A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Men's Institute, Burnley New Church, 7.30pm. Yoga, Silverman Hall, Nelson, 7pm-8.30pm. Brierfield Bridge Club, Whitefield Senior Citizens Centre, 212a Manchester Road
CAN you believe that it's the middle of October already? I have only just got over Christmas (and that's the one before last)! Funny thing time, one minute they are saying you are a gorgeous girl, the next you are a glamorous grandma. Somehow or other
PEOPLE without tickets were today urged to stay away from comedian Peter Kay's gig in Blackburn. All 1,800 tickets for the show sold out within four hours and are now being touted for up to £100 each on internet auction sites. The original cost of tickets
THE claim that proposed EU legislation governing blame for collisions between motorists and cyclists or pedestrians absolves the cyclist or pedestrians of guilt is wrong. And the claim that motorists' insurance premiums would rise by £50 as a result of
HAVING gone eight league games without defeat, climbing from bottom of the table to ninth in the process, the rejuvenated Clarets have clearly turned the corner. The question every Burnley supporter would like to know the answer to is: Can they keep it
BURY actor Ralf Little could be making an appearance as a real-life footballer. The soccer skills of the 22-year-old television star have caught the eye of scouts at Hartlepool United. Ralf, who shot to fame as Anthony in the hit sitcom The Royle Family
PIPE fitter James Heywood saw his pipedream come true when he won a brand new car on a National Lottery scratchcard. The 23-year-old self-employed man was stunned when he realised he had won a Vauxhall Astra Coupe 1.8i on a "cars & cash" instants
BURY'S busy Early Years team has eased its growing pains by transferring into new premises. And the borough's Mayor and Mayoress, councillors John and Stella Smith, cut a special celebratory cake to mark the move by the Early Years Childcare and Development
TWO Blackburn Rovers legends and one from Burnley have been named in the initial list of nominees for the National Football Museum's "Hall of Fame". The museum in Preston is planning to honour 20 players and five managers with a panel of footballing greats
BLACKBURN Rovers' Academy director Bobby Downes has admitted that the Under 17s' stunning start to the season has taken everyone by surprise. Ian Miller's squad has been ravaged by injuries but that hasn't affected performances on the pitch as local rivals
ORGANISERS are gearing up for a special youth conference aimed at tackling racism in Burnley. The event, due to be held this weekend, will be one which turns the table on the authorities and gives young people a direct and honest voice about the issues
AN initiative aimed at allowing Burnley residents to have their say about local planning issues has been launched to help make communities a better place to live in. The Community Alliance, Piccadilly Area Residents' Association and Caring Accrington
STRIKER George Clegg could be back in action in a couple of weeks - much sooner than anticipated. Clegg damaged medial ligaments in his left knee in the shock Worthington Cup victory over Bolton Wanderers and was originally expected to be out for several
SHAKERS' keeper Paddy Kenny will tomorrow put pen to paper on a four year contract with First Division Sheffield United. The highly-rated Yorkshireman has been on loan with the Blades as cover for the injured Simon Tracey since August, and it comes as
SHAKERS' new-look attacking formation could get another airing after manager Andy Preece leapt to its defence writes Chris Hall Bury started Saturday's clash with Darlington fielding three strikers - Pawel Abbott, Jon Newby and Gareth Seddon - in a 3-
DISADVANTAGED and disabled children will be learning about each other next week during an activity week at the Coldwell Activity Centre in Nelson. The project will provide an opportunity for the Active8 team from Hull, who are a disadvantage group of
THIEVES posing as workmen struck at the homes of two pensioners at the weekend. Both incidents, which took place within half-an-hour of each other on Saturday (Oct 12), are thought to be linked. Two men posing as electricity board workers arrived at the
A LONG-standing feud between two families erupted into early hours violence at 'pay back time' in Colne town centre. Burnley Magistrates heard how David Bowes, 37, was seen to punch another man, and was dragged off by police and arrested. Bowes, of Chad
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has called on Lancashire County Council to safeguard the track bed of the old Colne to Skipton railway which closed in the mid 70s. He said the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan, which sets out planning policies for the next decade
CLITHEROE'S Trinity Youth and Community Centre was awarded a bronze certificate in the Royal Anniversary Challenge, in recognition of work with disabled people. The event was set up to celebrate the Queen's 40th anniversary.
PUPILS at schools across Hyndburn are to hear about the dangers of fireworks from a team of police officers. The four community beat managers will be visiting primary and secondary schools as part of Operation Enlighten, which aims to crack down on the
WHEN care home matron Cathy Dunn decides to take a holiday from work she doesn't sit back and relax. The 39-year-old from Great Harwood takes her work with her, continuing to care for disabled and elderly people. During a recent trip to Lourdes, Cathy
TWO Blackburn Rovers legends and one from Burnley have been named in the initial list of nominees for the National Football Museum's "Hall of Fame". The museum in Preston is planning to honour 20 players and five managers with a panel of footballing greats
THREE youngsters from the Clarets School of Excellence have been invited for advanced coaching at Lilleshall. Stephen Hall, Jay Rodriguez and Chris Smalley have been selected from the Under 14 group with a view to representing England at Under 15 level
DIMITRI Papadopoulos looks to continue his scoring streak for club and country tonight as he leads the line for Greece Under-21s against Armenia in Athens tonight. And his long term goal is to be back in that famous old city in two years time and helping
BURNLEY FC's board considered selling off Turf Moor for £4million as they struggled to come to terms with the loss of TV money, chairman Barry Kilby revealed today. And the move would still be an option if a buyer came forward and offered Clarets bosses
JAMES Anderson's cricket career has taken off as quickly as his bowling. In the last year, the 20-year-old pace man has gone from playing amateur cricket for Burnley, to making his Lancashire championship debut and his name has been suggested in connection
PRESTWICH Business Forum,under new "management", are to draw up a "wish list" of ideas to improve the commercial sector of the town. Following the appointment of a new chairman, deputy, secretary and treasurer, the Business Forum held an executive meeting
A BLACKBURN bar will be playing host to a series of music events that will have the fans of Music Hall swinging. Blakey's Cafe Bar, in King George's Hall, will hold The White Rose Review on Thursday, October 24, from 4pm to 7pm. The following month sees
THE secret of a pub's success is not just down to good beer and a friendly atmosphere. According to an Osbaldeston landlord, it's about showing a more charitable side too. Ian Howes, 48, of the Bay Horse Inn, has hosted a number of charitable events during
VETERAN defender Craig Short has been ordered to scale down his training routine in a bid to prolong his Blackburn career. Over the last couple of years, the 34-year-old former Everton man has become increasingly susceptible to injuries - the majority
DIMITRI Papadopoulos looks to continue his scoring streak for club and country tonight as he leads the line for Greece Under-21s against Armenia in Athens tonight. And his long term goal is to be back in that famous old city in two years time and helping
POLICE have thanked the people of Darwen for their help in a crackdown against criminals operating in the area. Thanks to information and a number of tip-offs, 17 people have been arrested and burglary levels cut by two-thirds on this time last year.
THE husband of an East Lancashire woman Evelyn Lund has appealed for the authorities to give him back her body -- one year after she was found in a French lake. Robert Lund spoke as it was revealed police had seized his wife's will from him as part of
VOLUNTARY and community groups throughout Rossendale whose work is suffering because of cut-backs and closures by the troubled council have been thrown a lifeline. Community Action, based in Bury Road, Haslingden, has promised help with possible funding
ANTI-social behaviour will be top of the agenda during a community meeting hosted by Bacup Community Beat Officer PC Clare Foster. The meeting will take place at 7pm on Thursday, October 24 at the Sunnycrest Family Centre, Pennine Road, Bacup. Its aim
A BRAVE landlord tackled a burglar and prevented him getting away with thousands of pounds. Nick Hogan, landlord of the Holden Arms tapas bar, Grane Road, Helmshore, was alerted after regular David Pilling saw somebody sneak upstairs. Nick, who has an
A YOUTH who took part in a "four on one" attack in which a man was kicked and suffered a smashed cheek has walked free from court, after being told by a judge: "Thank your dad". Burnley Crown Court heard how Mark Ferguson's father had taken control of
Shakers Glyn Garner...7 Matt Barrass...7 Jamie Stuart...7 Danny Swailes...7 Michael Nelson...8 Lee Unsworth...6 Chris Billy...6 Gareth Seddon...7 Pawel Abbott...6 Terry Dunfield...7 Jon Newby...7 Subs: Nugent (for Unsworth, 46) 7; Preece (for Seddon,
BURY 2 DARLINGTON 2: IT WOULD be interesting to know just how many Bury fans actually saw the two goals that earned their team a draw on Saturday writes Phil Thorp At 2-0 down with three minutes remaining there was a steady stream for the exits as Andy
FEARS were growing today that the possible closure of BAE Systems' factory in Prestwick could lead to job losses in Samlesbury. Mike Turner, the aerospace giant's chief executive, has hinted that the company is seeking a buyer for its Prestwick factory
POLICE monitoring revellers leaving Blackburn town centre night clubs saw a black car with the four occupants hanging out of the windows shouting abuse at passers by. Blackburn magistrates heard that pedestrians were having to jump clear of the car as
A FUN day for Blackburn residents and children was hailed as a runaway success. The Party in the Marquee fun day at Griffin Park was organised by Sure Start for people to take the opportunity to find out about the organisation's work in the Mill Hill
BLACKBURN funny man Martin Cassidy has won through to the final of a Boddingtons brewery-sponsored competition for comedians. At the Buzz Club, in Chorlton, Manchester, Martin faced competition from nine other comedians. In a very close contest he was
A BREWERY worker who twice hit another man with a bottle and then kixked the victim as he lay on the ground was today starting a 12 month jail term. Burnley Crown Court heard how Stephen McAleese set about complainant Michael Entwistle right under the
A TEACHER has appeared in court charged with having sex with a teenage girl pupil. Alan Dawson, 37, was suspended from teaching at Pleckgate County High School, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, following his arrest. He has been charged with two offences of
DAVID Thompson should have been in the England squad in the first place. He's certainly streets ahead of Sinclair, Lampard and Dyer. PHILIP SANDERSON, Greenlands Road, Weybridge, Surrey. Give us your views NOW...click here.
AFTER Rovers' game at West Bromwich Albion, comparisons between the two Irish players, Damien Duff and Sixties' idol George Best, and Bryan Douglas of Rovers and England, come to mind. Duff plays more as a team member, which Best failed to do, but made
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have accused councils of creating 'a flytipping charter,' after a ban was slapped on vans from using public tips. The cars-only policy was introduced by two councils earlier this year in a bid to reduce the amount of rubbish
ROSSENDALE UNITED manager Jim McCluskie is set to massively shake up his side in time for the visit of league leaders Alfreton tonight (kick off 7.45pm). McCluskie could make five or more changes to his side after signing a host of players over the past
WHOEVER came out of the hat in yesterday's FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw, Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman was not going to be drawn on the subject. While a trip to the Fenlands to face Wisbech Town awaits the Stanley team, their manager was
I WAS very pleased to see Brett Ormerod score his first hat-trick for Southampton and follow up with a brace against Manchester City the following Saturday. It is good to see both him and David Dunn, two Great Harwood lads, doing so well in the Premiership
BY definition, a van may be a commercial vehicle, but it does not follow that its cargo is always connected with trade. People are using, borrowing and hiring vans all the time to transport personal goods -- and that includes their rubbish. Why, then,
FIRE officers have repeated their warning about the dangers of fireworks after stables in Blackburn were destroyed by a blaze yesterday. Witnesses saw teenagers playing with fireworks close to Wensley Road shortly before fire crews were called out around
JUST when all the whining letters from frustrated speedsters seem to have petered out, what happens? Yes, the council have erected sculptures in Church Street, Blackburn, so now we'll have more moaning about 'loads of rubbish' and how much it all has
REGARDING your article (LET, October 4) on car parking for staff at Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn. I am an agency nurse working in hospitals over a radius of 30 miles from Manchester. At Hope Hospital, in Salford, patients, visitors and student nurses
EVERY schoolboy and girl should know eventually that as regards time, a.m. means ante meridian and p.m. means post meridian ie., before and after noon. However, isn't there a strange anomaly here? When we are talking of dates in years we first have a
HOW I sympathise with Margaret McMillan (Letters, October 3) after she was driven in a taxi while the driver held a mobile phone to his ear for a journey of probably about 10 minutes. Sadly, there is still no specific law against this and I have taken
BUS services through Sunnybank are being re-routed this week due to road works. Sunny Bank Road was closed from Monday while sewer replacement work is carried out. Bus services 92 (Bury, Unsworth, Ordsall), 93 (Manchester, Unsworth, Bury), and 498 (Simister
A TEACHER has appeared in court charged with having sex with a teenage girl pupil. Alan Dawson, 37, was suspended from teaching at Pleckgate County High School, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, following his arrest. He has been charged with two offences of
BURNLEY FC's board considered selling off Turf Moor for £4million as they struggled to come to terms with the loss of TV money, chairman Barry Kilby revealed today. And the move would still be an option if a buyer came forward and offered Clarets bosses
GOT a question about the council? Then go straight to the top! Residents have been given the chance to quiz Mr Mark Sanders, Bury Council's chief executive, on the Internet during Local Democracy Week. From last Friday (Oct 11), locals were given seven
ONE hundred years young! That's Mrs Ada Walker who was the centre of attention at her centenary party at the Bankfield Residential Home in Bury. And apart from receiving a 100th birthday greeting from the Queen, family and friends, together with fellow
MARK Ward has no intention of staying assistant manager at Leigh RMI - but has the blessing of the Hilton Park club writes David Magilton The former Everton, Manchester City and West Ham midfielder was appointed number two to Steve Waywell in the summer
ROVERS striker Matt Jansen is another on the comeback trail and he WILL start for the reserves at Everton tonight. It's five months since Jansen was last involved in a competitive match but he was given the all-clear to resume yesterday and he should
VETERAN defender Craig Short has been ordered to scale down his training routine in a bid to prolong his Blackburn career. Over the last couple of years, the 34-year-old former Everton man has become increasingly susceptible to injuries - the majority
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike has backed firefighters from across East Lancashire fighting for improved pay. Mr Pike met firefighters at Burnley Fire Station and now says he will write to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to urge him to review the four per
THE Harvest Breakfast organised by Cliviger Guides raised just under £130 for the funds of St John's Church, despite a disappointing response from churchgoers on the day. THIS year's confirmation service for the parishes of St John's, Cliviger and St.
DISABLED travellers have slammed the facilities at Burnley's new £2.3million bus station. The station opened at the end of August, and for the first two weeks, disabled travellers were locked out of the disabled toilet and had to ask staff to be allowed
LONGSTANDING popular Tyneside band, Lindisfarne, appears at The Met in Bury on Wednesday, 8pm. Tickets, £12, are from 0161 832 1111. Among the group's most popular hits are Fog On The Tyne, Run For Home and Lady Eleanor.
A FARMER behind illegal tipping which could have harmed his neighbours and spoiled a scenic part of Nelson has walked free from court -- but only after he cleaned up his act. Wayne Bolland, 31, had earlier been staring a possible jail term in the face
FIRE safety, road safety and personal safety will be the theme of a special event taking place in Barnoldswick Town Square on Saturday. The event has been organised by police in partnership with Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Primary Care Trust and other
A MAN with two previous convictions for drink driving could be facing jail after striking a third time. Burnley Magistrates were told how Andrew Wells, 21, had already been sent to detention for four months and served a three year ban. The last ban expired
PIES produced in East Lancashire were the toast of the terraces in a survey of food served at North West football grounds. The meat and potato by Holland's plant in Baxenden, Accrington, won the top award.
NO pressure at all then Rovers. Just the pride of the country and the Premiership at stake. I had been expecting an uneventful week club wise due to the forthcoming internationals. Instead excitement was raised to fever pitch by the UEFA Cup draw. I called
MOTORCYCLISTS are set to have a cuddlier image when they join in the annual Pet Food Run in Accrington. Around 200 leather-clad motorcyclists are expected to form a mile-long train setting off from the Hope and Anchor in Whalley Road. The ride is organised
A SEARCH is on for two people to be guests of honour at a Rishton community group's birthday celebrations. On November 24, Primetime Community Association celebrates its tenth anniversary with a Fun and Awareness Day - people are invited to go to the
SPORTS enthusiast Bob Townsend has realised his dream to play school rugby after losing over two stone at a "fat camp" for teenagers. Bob, 13, of Yew Tree Drive, Oswaldtwistle, has realised his long-held ambition of playing rugby for prestigious Stonyhurst
ROAD tax dodgers in parts of Hyndburn have been put on warning as police and traffic wardens join forces for a blitz on cheats. And the tough message is pay up or your car could be crushed as part of Operation Clampdown, covering Accrington, Oswaldtwistle
AN innovative project designed to support local businesses has been launched in Bury. The PACE (People Add the Competitive Edge) network was launched by the Mayor of Bury, Cllr John Smith. This scheme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund,
ROSSENDALE-based security specialists Technology Solutions has installed a state-of-the-art system in the biggest municipal park in Europe. The £600,000 scheme in Manchester's Heaton Park is a neat combination of the latest industry developments with
RENOVATING an older property would be a daunting challenge for even the keenest of DIY enthusiasts. But one man with all the right credentials is Bob Spooner - at least on paper. Bob, 48, has just taken over as managing director at the 'spiritual home
A SINGING group is expanding, meaning places are available for people to join. The A Cappella Singers, from Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, are looking for two altos, two tenors and possibly a soprano. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening in Wilpshire
EAST Lancashire Tory MP Nigel Evans is demanding that the £450million announced to help rural post offices goes to front line services to protect and enhance country branches. The latest figures show that between March 2001 and March 2002, the most up-to-date
POLICE today welcomed a drop in street crime in Lancashire after it became one of ten problem areas targeted by the Government. But the announcement has split some East Lancashire MPs, with Tory Nigel Evans refusing to believe the figures and Labour Peter
A TORY MP who lost a by-election amid a row over where he lived has accused his opponents of double standards. Nigel Evans bit the dust in the Ribble Valley by-election of 1992, after voters overturned former Tory Home Secretary David Waddington's 20,000
IT is not just the Clarets who have reached the top ten in the past week. Following the sackings of Peter Reid by Sunderland and George Burley by Ipswich Town, Burnley boss Stan Ternent finds himself standing at number nine in the list of longest serving
A BLACKBURN working men's club is helping two women raise money for the Magic Eye Appeal. The Longshaw Unity Working Men's Club, in Bryan Street, has offered to host an evening of soul music. The Northern Soul and Motown night has been organised by friends
CIVIL servant Andrew Miles has a date at St James's Palace next month, but his invitation is 12 years overdue! The 31-year-old completed his Duke of Edinburgh gold award as a teenager in 1990 but due to "administrative difficulties" his finished booklet
FEARS were growing today that the possible closure of BAE Systems' factory in Prestwick could lead to job losses in Samlesbury. Mike Turner, the aerospace giant's chief executive, has hinted that the company is seeking a buyer for its Prestwick factory
RADCLIFFE Boro declared themselves delighted with the draw for the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup which gave them a home tie against Nationwide Conference high-fliers Chester City writes Steve Bott Boro chairman Bernard Manning Junior said: "It's
FLORAL displays which brightened up Darwen in summer were praised by the Civic Society. Clifford Pryce, of Pembroke Court sheltered housing, was one of four winners of the annual Darwen Civic Pride Awards. Society chairman Sally Howarth said: "These awards
THE hunt is on for photographs of Darwen greenhouses dating back 100 years. June Ellison, of Cyprus Street, is tracking the history of Whitehall Park to highlight its decline over the years. Miss Ellison has used copies from 1902 of the greenhouses in
POLICE and motoring organisations have this week combined to provide free, pre-winter tyre and maintenance checks in Blackburn. The car health inspections preceded a tyre safety enforcement campaign, starting on Tuesday next, October 22, during which
A ROAD safety group has criticised a move to offer larger sized spirits in a Blackburn bar as "confusing" and "potentially dangerous". The statement from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents came after they learned of the 40 per cent increase
A STRIKE by Lancashire ambulance workers has been averted after unions voted to accept a new deal on pay and conditions. But union bosses say there was a 'sizeable' minority who wanted a strike ballot and they will continue to monitor the agreement to
TWO of the new statues for Blackburn's pedestrianised Church Street have been returned to the artist after a mix-up prevented them being installed. Workmen were forced to send back two of the five works of art in the Transitions series after the fibre
I COULDN'T help but notice the downward spiral that 'Grandstand' on a Saturday afternoon seems to be on at present. Years ago, it was the programme for all types of live sport. The other week, apart from Football Focus and the half and full time results
THERE are a number of issues concerning those of a Claret persuasion which have not been addressed by Matt Horn, Steve Cummings or Glen Little. The ITV Digital bombshell hit most of the Division One clubs hard, but I would suggest that Burnley were caught
ADVICE on healthy living is being offered at an event on Wednesday. From 1.30pm to 4.30pm, people are being invited to visit St Thomas's CE Primary on Pimhole Road, Bury, for a Health Exhibition. Organisations at the exhibition include Community Sports
FOR Bury's winning sequence to be ended by a 1-1 draw at Doncaster Rovers, the bottom club in the Second Division, was something of a disappoinment for the Shakers' supporters, but to bring a point back from the Belle Vue ground was in every way commendable
A BAG being carried by a man along a busy Bury road was found to contain cannabis with a street value of more than £13,000. Graham Brooks, aged 25, was searched in Manchester Road, Bury, and was found to be carrying 2,600 grammes of the drug. Brooks,
