THERE'S still time to celebrate the Golden Jubilee! Talented actors at the Preston Musical Comedy Society are holding their latest production, 'Golden Greats', in honour of the big day The spectacular is a celebration of all the different styles of music
FOR most of us the Jubilee will be an occasion to celebrate, but for Harriet Roberts it marks the start of a 50-day marathon which will see her travel the length and breadth of the country -- and she can't wait. John Anson spoke to her... AS a former
TWO cute kittens, Sherlock and Holmes, have an elementary wish -- to find loving homes. The four-week-olds, whose mother is feral, are now at the Bleakholt animal sanctuary in Edenfield, Rossendale, where they have been nursed to health. They were weak
SO there was a party to celebrate Darwen Tower re-opening after all. But when was it held? On a Saturday, when a lot of people have the day off work? No! On a Sunday, when even more people have the day off work? No! It was on a Friday when most people
SOFT-hearted Doberman cross Major, whose original owner died, was returned to the RSPCA kennels at Altham... because he was too affectionate. Major had been in the RSPCA's care since August 2000 but went to a new home earlier this year. But within days
YOUR report claiming hundreds of hunting hounds face being shot if MPs back a ban on blood sports is alarming and causes great concern to the RSPCA in the North West. It is irresponsible of the Holcombe Hunt to make this suggestion. Many hunts are likely
Pinelope was admitted to the Manchester Dogs' Home on the 17th April 2002. She had been involved in a road traffic accident in the Beswick area of Manchester and taken to a local vet's surgery.. She has had a pin inserted in her right leg to keep the
DENISE HENDRY may soon be allowed home to spend a short time with her family as she continues to recover from the blood poisoning which threatenend her life. The 35-year-old wife of former Blackburn Rovers and Scotland star Colin Hendry is out of the
CAPTAIN Marvellous David Beckham sent the whole of England wild with the World Cup winning goal against arch rivals Argentina in the Sapporo Dome. His 43rd minute penalty proved more than enough to avenge that infamous sending-off in the 1986 quarter
A DAVID Beckham penalty has given England a 1-0 win over Argentina in the Group F match in Sapporo. A tight second half saw England defend deep inside their own box and come away with the win they were desperate for. England's World Cup dream is now alive
A DAVID Beckham penalty has given England a 1-0 win over Argentina in the Group F match in Sapporo. A tight second half saw England defend deep inside their own box and come away with the win they were desperate for. England's World Cup dream is now alive
A DAVID Beckham penalty gave England a 1-0 win over Argentina in the Group F match in Sapporo. A tight second half saw England defend deep inside their own box but come away with the win they were desperate for. England's World Cup dream is now alive
HERE comes the sun and with the long days spent outside, accident and emergency departments are poised to attend thousands of children with sunburn. The sunshine is glorious and it is possible to spend time in the sun without doing damage to yourself.
A PRESTON student has been putting her free time to good use by helping out at a centre for the disabled. Sameema Umarji, of Argyll Road, Preston, is discovering the rewards of volunteering while working toward her BA Hons degree in social work and welfare
SOUTH Ribble Borough Council has produced a report criticising the county council's proposal to close 35 care homes. The 22-page report has yet to be debated and announced officially, but council chiefs have said it raises concerns over the stress the
THE chief executive of Preston City Council has defended regeneration plans that will spell the end of the controversial bus station. The Tithebarn Regeneration scheme has finally been unveiled, after two years on the drawing board. The £132 million plans
PRESTON'S drug squad is stamping out drug dealers across the area after making a dozen raids in two weeks, netting around £20,000 of class A drugs. And the head of the operation has praised the general public for the help they are giving the police in
AN old soldier is celebrating after being reunited with his comrades after 57 years, and becoming a television star in the bargain. John Coward, of Penwortham, last saw his friends while he was training to be a Second World War pilot in America. After
PLANS for tackling crime and disorder in Burnley over the next three years have been unveiled. The Crime and Disorder Strategy 2002-2005 sets out the priorities for the police, council and partner agencies. They include tackling drug misuse, reducing
ANOTHER excellent performance by the Warriors saw their winning run extend to six matches. The win was even more commendable as many of the squad were unavailable. Thrilling attacking movements resulted in tries for Sam Singleton (3), Josh Jones (2) and
A LOOK at the local cricket scene. Division One: *Blackpool 55, Morecambe 58/2 (0pts-12pts); Darwen 10/0, *Preston 178 (4-4); Kendal dnb, *Fleetwood 97 (4-4); *Lancaster 193/4, Chorley 40/2 (4-4); Leyland dnb, *Netherfield 159 (4-4); *St Annes 203/3,
TWO Preston brothers have kicked and chopped their way to success after being selected for the England squad to take part in a top championship in America. Conrad Carter, 11, and his brother Jerome, nine, of Thistlecroft, Ingol, have been learning karate
A PROMISING performance by Preston saw them secure a winning draw against Lancaster in the Bay Northern Premier League on Saturday. After Preston scored 194 for 8 the visitors replied with 129 for 5 giving the West Cliff side six points. Leyland Motors
COUNCILLORS in West Craven are expected to commit £2,500 of their committee budget to the improvement of the bridleway at Booth Bridge, in Earby. The bridleway starts at Wardle Storeys and runs adjacent to the water treatment works and across farmland
POLICE have recovered the body of missing Leyland man Philip Rothwell, pictured, from the River Ribble, Preston. Mr Rothwell, 50, was last seen alive on May 18, after playing drums with a band at the Meadow Street Labour Club, Preston. Then a local farmer
PRESTON folk know how to have a good ol' knees-up while cheering on the England sqaud at the same time. Residents of Kingsway, Ashton, held a street party in honour of the Queen's Golden Jubilee on Saturday June 1 and invited Preston North End mascot
THE rain failed to put a damper on the Caribbean Carnival on Monday (June 3) as thousands turned up for the colourful event. The annual celebration, now in its 28th year, entertains thousands of people lining the streets around Deepdale and Moor Park,
IT could be you -- and for 20 regulars at a local pub, it was! The lucky syndicate at The Roebuck, in Whittle-le-Woods, near Leyland, won £800,000 between them - scooping a healthy £40,000 each. The regulars, who have been running the syndicate for two
THE Hawk project could net BAE Systems an astonishing £1 billion if India sign on the dotted line. The hi-tech jet, which has been in production by the aerospace giant for around 20 years, helps keep 10,000 people in the area in work -- 6,000 staff are
PARENTS are to be targeted to teach their children road sense in a bid to cut down the number of deaths. A new Lancashire Police Authority report blamed the bulk of serious injuries or deaths of children on a lack of road sense. Despite the high-profile
STUDENTS from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston are holding an art show in Manchester next week. The exhibition, designed to show off the work of students on the photography and audio visual media course, is at the Richard Goodall Gallery
TWO Hyndburn charities established eight years ago are to disband after a dramatic fall in membership. The Hyndburn Epilepsy Support Group and the Epilepsy Organisation will merge with the national Fund for Epilepsy (FFE). At their peak the two groups
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent is hoping that he will have a clearer idea of what funds he will have available for next season after the meeting of Football League chairmen in London today and tomorrow. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby will be there with the club's
A DAVID Beckham penalty gave England a 1-0 win over Argentina in the Group F match in Sapporo. A tight second half saw England defend deep inside their own box but come away with the win they were desperate for. England's World Cup dream is now alive
PRESTON face Premiership opposition in their bid to sign wonder winger Gareth Ainsworth over the summer. At least one top flight club is believed to be chasing the 29-year-old, who has not had his contract renewed by Wimbledon. A total of five clubs are
CAPTAIN Marvellous David Beckham sent the whole of England wild with the World Cup winning goal against arch rivals Argentina in the Sapporo Dome. His 43rd minute penalty proved more than enough to avenge that infamous sending-off in the 1986 quarter
A £750,000 improved sports facility is to be built at Rossendale United's ground in Dark Lane, Newchurch, after councillors voted narrowly to approve the application. Rossendale United now has permission to build a multi-activity sports hall, spectator
THE Citizen of May 16 carried a report under the headline of 'What's in a name?' and carried a photo of the 'Jubilee Street' name plate -- and said Preston Council is looking for ideas to commemorate the Jubilee. I feel people should also find links to
I LEARNED from the press, that Preston City Council intended to release details of the Tithebarn Regeneration Area masterplan on Friday, May 24. I went to the city hall to collect a copy of the public consultation literature available. I was refused a
WE are inviting the people of Lancashire to enter our competition to present a gift to The Queen when she visits the county on her Jubilee Tour. Her Majesty will stop off in Preston on August 5 and what better way to receive her than to give her a souvenir
HUNDREDS of young children from Blackburn and Darwen are being taught to be "streetwise" and how to cope with the dangers inside and out of the home. Up to nine organisations, including the emergency services, will meet the children at Blackburn Rovers
COUNCIL leaders and health bosses in Blackburn with Darwen are on an unlikely mission to find local people who enjoy reading their official documents. The Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's social services
AS England were playing Argentina this afternoon Burnley biker Neil Hodgson was roaring around the Lausitz race track in Germany - wearing his England shirt under his leathers. The World Superbike star admitted this morning: "I will be wearing the shirt
THE parties at Buckingham Palace on Monday and Tuesday were beamed into 500 million homes worldwide. This positive image was intoxicating to many people who saw euphoric cheering, jubilant flag-waving, patriotic singing and seemingly honest affection
A LEYLAND playscheme which has kept thousands of school children entertained during the summer holidays for more than 25 years is upping sticks from Worden Park to a new venue. This year -- for the first time since establishing 28 years ago -- the annual
IT is 25 years since the King of Rock 'n' roll died yet by next week he could be the country's number one artist. A version of his classic A Little Less Conversation is set to be released on Monday with pre-sale orders so high that pundits predict it
NEVILLE Neville will walk away from Bury Football Club just days after steering them from liquidation writes Chris Hall The Save Our Shakers chairman has revealed he will not continue to help run the club he has done so much to save. The SOS appeal trust
THE thought of having to come up with witty one-liners at the drop of a hat in front of the TV cameras and some of the sharpest minds in the business would fill most of us with dread. But for Linda Smith, her appearance as a panellist on Have I Got News
I AM the first to complain about how Darwen is treated by Blackburn Council, but I must say how good the Jubilee weekend it was in Darwen. The Music Festival would appear to have gone very well, but, to me, seeing Darwen Tower lit up and changing colours
IN complete contrast with other European countries condemning the Israeli siege of the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw put the onus mainly on the Palestinians. He drew comparison between Britain facing IRA bombings and
THE wife of Inspector Morse star John Thaw, whose death from cancer stunned the nation, today gave her backing to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Magic Eye Appeal. Actress Sheila Hancock urged local people to do everything they could to help raise the
SPAIN sealed their progress into the second round of the World Cup with three goals in the second-half to sweep aside Paraguay. Second-half substitute Fernando Morientes scored two goals to put Spain ahead of Paraguay in their Group B game. Morientes
BURNLEY Borough Council today pledged it would recruit a number of part-time workers for after-school and evening play activities following criticism of redundancies last year. The assurance came a year after nine full-time and five part-time workers
THE destruction of 100-year-old trees which line a road in Barrowford has been described as a tragedy by residents. Now Pendle Council is seeking an emergency tree preservation order to stop any further damage to the trees in the large back garden of
AN INDIAN pilgrimage, planned for later this month by one of the city's leading minority support groups, has been cancelled and a second trip put on hold indefinitely. It comes as Home Secretary Jack Straw warns Britons to leave India because of feared
A TEAM of 15 darts players took part in a 24-hour marathon at the Crown Berger Sports and Social club in Anchor Road, Darwen. \The event raised money for First Steps, a charity which helps children with cerebral palsy.
A REPORT on a suspended chief council officer has now been completed and is being considered by his bosses. Allan Rainford, Hyndburn Borough Council's finance director for the past three years, was suspended on full pay pending the outcome of the inquiry
AN Islamic community has vowed to continue its fight for a Clitheroe mosque, after two separate fire attacks in a week on the building it proposes to use and a series of planning setbacks. The attacks on the terrace house in Holden Street, where Muslims
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent is hoping that he will have a clearer idea of what funds he will have available for next season after the meeting of Football League chairmen in London today and tomorrow. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby will be there with the club's
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent is hoping that he will have a clearer idea of what funds he will have available for next season after the meeting of Football League chairmen in London today and tomorrow. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby will be there with the club's
A GREAT-grandmother was flung from her seat after two young boys threw water bombs at a bus and caused the driver to slam on the brakes. Caroline Shaw, 77, of Ashton Road, Darwen, said every bone in her body has ached since being sent hurtling along the
THOUSANDS of people across Blackburn and Darwen are expected to "go green" later this month by taking part in events to help the environment. Greenweek 2002 starts on Saturday, June 15, and runs until Sunday, June 23. The annual environmental event aims
PROTESTERS have slammed Lancashire County Council's decision to delay D-Day over its care homes closure proposals for a month. The criticism came after County Coun Chris Cheetham, in charge of social services, said a series of meetings with local councils
SIX months ago this week, local man Richard Bowker took the helm of the Strategic Rail Authority, tasked with giving both the industry and the public the confidence to get moving. He's outlived one transport secretary already and, as the Government turns
CRITICS suggest that the outpouring of affection will be nothing more than a 'flash in the pan'. Many surveys before the Golden Jubilee painted a depressing picture of apathy towards the Queen. One of the most damning, by MORI, found that 48 per cent
BURY is setting sail to become an inland port with a dockside development of shops, restaurants and houses. The Bury Times can reveal the ambitious plan has been hatched in line with a bid to restore the town's dormant canal to its former glory. Proposals
THE sky's the limit for Bury Carnival this weekend as the town's premier community event stretches over two days for the first time. And one of the star attractions of the action-packed show on BOTH days will be the RAF Falcons who will literally be dropping
BAZ holds the title of the longest staying dog at Manchester Dogs' Home. He has been with us since July 2001 - could you be that special person to take him home. Baz is only two years old now. He is a tan and sable medium sized dog. He will obey basic
The key statistics and figures for the game in Sapporo that saw England get the win they were desperate for. Teams: Argentina: Cavallero, Sorin, Samuel, Pocchettino, Placente, Zanetti, Simeone, Veron, Gonzalez, Ortega, Batistuta. Subs: Aimar, Almeyda,
ENGLAND'S two truly world class players combined to keep the World Cup dream alive as Argentina were beaten 1-0 in Sapporo. Michael Owen won the penalty in the 43rd minute and Captain Marvel David Beckham duly converted it as the pain of defeats in 1986
SPECULATION has continued in the North East that Rovers boss Graeme Souness is preparing a transfer swoop for Sunderland defender Emerson Thome. With all eyes currently on events in Japan and South Korea, there has been precious little transfer activity
A 68-YEAR-OLD Preston cheese firm is set to make a welcome return to one of the country's oldest agricultural shows next month. Bosses at Singletons Dairy, Preston Road, Longridge, will put two types of their tasty cheeses on the competition table at
A STREAM of patients are expected to sign up with one of Preston's newest dentists registering NHS patients as he returns to his roots. Two thousand people are being offered the chance to get on the books of dentist Craig Farrell, 24, who is currently
PRESTON'S Winckley Square could soon become the next hot spot for young professionals looking for trendy city centre apartments. The exclusive park-side development at number 22, the Preston Citizen's former offices, is a huge Victorian terrace that will
CITIZEN sales exective Carol Mabberley was one of the lucky ones in the grounds of Buckingham Palace to watch the Queen's Golden Jubilee concert on Monday evening. Here she recollects her day... WE were truly two of the lucky ones at what can only be
WITH Wimbledon approaching the search is on to find the tennis stars of the future. In the scheme which is organised by South Ribble Tennis Centre hundreds of children will be tried out by top coaches this summer to find a star for the future. The tennis
FIREFIGHTER Steve Horrocks was taken to hospital after being bitten by an unfriendly parrot he was trying to save from a smokelogged home in Limbrick, Blackburn. He was given a tetanus injection.
BRITISH transport police have told pedestrians and cyclists who use a stretch of railway land to be careful, following the announcement that a subway is to be permanently closed. Langs Subway, which links Crossland Street and Dale Street, in Accrington
BRITISH transport police have told pedestrians and cyclists who use a stretch of railway land to be careful, following the announcement that a subway is to be permanently closed. Langs Subway, which links Crossland Street and Dale Street, in Accrington
THE death of former Indian leg-spinner Subhash 'SP' Gupte last Friday has given cause for his remarkable exploits as Rishton pro to be remembered this week. Gupte, who was 72, took 149 wickets in 30 Tests between 1952 and 1961 and for four of those years
THE chief executive of a council branded as "the worst in the country" today spoke of his sorrow at the prospect of leaving. A draft report into an Audit Commission investigation into Rossendale Council was highly critical of the way the council delivers
THE wife of Inspector Morse star John Thaw, whose death from cancer stunned the nation, today gave her backing to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Magic Eye Appeal. Actress Sheila Hancock urged local people to do everything they could to help raise the
