A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust Board meeting, Boardroom, PCT HQ, Guide Business Centre, School Lane, Blackburn, 2pm. All welcome. Steeleye Span, King George's
HUNDREDS of people across East Lancashire head for car boot sales every Sunday to browse and buy. But police believe their keenness to find bargains is putting lives at risk as people queue up to enter sites from the fast and dangerous A59 in different
EVERYONE in East Lancashire is waiting agog (or otherwise) for this week's hot news from my old friend the Local Government Boundary Committee. I guess it's "otherwise" in the case of 99% of the population! Anyway we're about to get their latest wheezes
THE new Bishop of Blackburn has already signalled his arrival by speaking out against Posh and Becks' lust for publicity and the pitfalls of celebrity culture. But what are his views on other important issues? Reporter SIMON HAWORTH met the Rt Rev Nicholas
A FATHER-of-two found with a stash of drugs at his home has walked free from court, although a judge said his explanation was "a little hard to swallow." Burnley Crown Court heard Blackburn man Cornel Aspinall, 45, kept amphetamine worth almost £700,
THE Countryside Alliance must be really desperate if it is willing to commission a poll which confirms the blindingly obvious: the vast majority of the public want the government to make further improvements in education and health care. A more relevant
SUMMER is coming -- and the Grand Theatre's successful summer rep season is making a welcome return. The season kicks off next week with Outside Edge, starring Robert Duncan, Frazer Hines, Glenda McKay and Sabina Franklyn, which centres on the misadventures
FUMING Blackburn boss Graeme Souness insisted Stern John's late equaliser should never have counted because of a foul on Lucas Neill. Souness was so incensed by Dermot Gallagher's decision to allow the goal to stand that he stayed for barely 30 seconds
BLACKBURN Rovers goalkeeper Peter Enckelman managed to see the funny side of Birmingham City's jibes at Ewood Park on Saturday. Around 4,000 Blues fans spent the entire afternoon poking fun at the Finnish international after he made a calamatious error
BLACKBURN Rovers striker Andy Cole today insisted he wants to see out the remaining year of his contract. The former Manchester United and England star has declared his intention to stay at Rovers next season. But the 32-year-old has admitted a decision
BUSES in Preston will soon be powered by cooking oil under a new environmental scheme. Preston Bus is set to buy seven £300,000 state-of-the-art double-deckers, with the aid of a £1.4million grant from the European Union. The buses, which have special
CHEERING on a friend or family member during Cancer Research UK's Race for Life event is something that can mean so much to those taking part. For participants, hearing a personal 'good luck' message over the on-site PA system while trying hard to complete
WITH just over a fortnight to go before this year's Race for Life, entrants are pulling on their trainers and getting fit in time for the big event on Sunday, May 23. Hundreds of women have signed up to take part in the Cancer Research UK event, supported
PETRIFIED pensioners who suffered years of torment at the hands of yobs now have a ten foot fence to protect their community centre. The security fence has just been put up outside Fulwood Senior Citizen Centre, formerly known as Galloway Hall, Brackenbury
BUDDING pop stars could get their big break in Preston following the launch of a new star search competition. The lucky winners of the Stars of the North talent contest will get the chance to record an album and release a single which, organisers hope
PUNCH and Judy might be a traditional British seaside past-time but one Leyland woman has taken the outdoor side show across the Atlantic to crowds in the USA. Cheryl Willis, from Wade Hall, plans to unveil the puppet booth characters at this year's 11th
GOVERNMENT has backed Lancaster City Council's tough stance on restricting housing development in the district. The city council had refused planning consent for Fairclough Homes to build 127 new homes on part of the former Hornsea Potteries site because
SEMI-NAKED gnomes which added a unique touch to a Morecambe garden have been plucked from the lawn by thieves. The distinctive set of 10 hand-painted garden gnomes were snatched from a front garden on Cathedral Drive, Heaton-with-Oxcliffe. Nicknamed The
A HEADTEACHER said he was "sickened" after vandals smashed over 30 windows at his Burnley school and forced it to close for repairs. Stephen Ball, head of Ivy Bank Business and Enterprise College, said the school could now face a budget shortfall after
LAST minute talks have been held between city council leaders and the Post Office in a bid to safeguard five branches earmarked for closure. The Post Office announced in April that five sub post offices in the area could close as part of its national
A LONG-SERVING sub postmaster with an MBE for services to the community has taken his seat as Lancaster's new mayor. John Day, a Liberal Democrat city councillor of 14 years, was elected at an official ceremony at Lancaster Town Hall yesterday (Wednesday
LANCASTER Grand Theatre has a petite new figure at its helm, harbouring high hopes and big ideas about bringing the historic theatre into the 21st century. Just days into the her role as theatre co-ordinator, Aby Jeffers has visions of filling the auditorium
ON a day when it looked as though the weather would be the winner, two of our local sides managed full games. At Woodhill Lane, Morecambe beat Leyland by 3 wickets, a result that put Morecambe at the top of the league. Bottom of the league Leyland batted
RESIDENTS in Pendle are set to receive extra help in their learning and career development with the launch of a new website. The site, www.accesspendle.co.uk, will give people the opportunity to create their own specific action plan on how to achieve
AN EAST Lancashire pensioner has had an emotional meeting with a half-sister he has only just discovered. Colin Dyson met his half-sister Sheila Burke last week after the pair discovered they were related. The 69-year-old from Colne has spent the week
PRESCRIPTION charges in East Lancashire were set to go up by more than double to 50 pence an item. MPs were standing by for a "bitter pill" announcement from chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe in his June 12 budget. Charges had remained unchanged at 20 pence
MARRIAGE prospects for young women in East Lancashire were twice as good as 20 years ago according to the big census of 1951. In the 20-24 age group 463 in every 1,000 women were married compared with 232 in every 1,000 two generations previously. It
THE Princess Royal brought a ray of sunshine to drizzly East Lancashire during a whistle-stop tour of Hyndburn. Gloomy weather failed to dampen the spirits of flag waving well wishers who turned out to greet her. Princess Anne, patron of the National
CORONATION Street's Julie Hesmondhalgh, who plays Hayley Cropper in the soap, returned to her home town to open a new store for the charity of which she is patron. Julie opened the Abbey Street shop of Maundy Relief Trust, a charity which provides crisis
A 'BULLYING' builder who was said to have made his neighbours' lives a misery has lost a battle to clear his name. Self-employed Graham Pye, 50, of Harlech Drive, Oswaldtwistle, lost an appeal against conviction for harassment, which included the imposition
TWO women passengers from Whitefield were involved in a crash which left a driver fighting for his life in hospital after colliding with garden walls in Lowton on Friday night. The 60-year-old man was at the wheel of a Daewoo Nubria when it pulled out
I AM not surprised to hear that Mr Ambler doesn't know what is happening in regard to English Partnerships and housing regeneration in the West End of Morecambe (Letters, April 29) as there is not a lot to report so far. The masterplanning consultants
MORECAMBE Reserves have been confirmed as champions of the Lancashire League for a fantastic fourth consecutive year - with a little help from 'derby' rivals Lancaster City. Accrington Stanley Reserves needed to win their remaining two games to deny the
WITH both Blackpool and St Annes rained off on Saturday it was left to Fleetwood to fly the Fylde Coast flag in the Northern Premier League, writes Gerry Wolstenholme. They visited Netherfield and, with professional Doug Marillier scoring a magnificent
VALE of Lune's female rugby players are on a high after clinching promotion to the National League by winning a series of play-off games against Plymouth, Loughborough and Saracens. And things could get even better before the season ends for the ever-improving
TWO more names have been added to Morecambe manager Jim Harvey's summer signing spree. At the same time as Morecambe Reserves won the Lancashire Football League knockout trophy at Christie Park last week by beating Accrington Stanley 3-2, Harvey captured
THE race to be Blackpool FC's sixth manager in a little over 10 years is hotting up, with a host of big names being touted for the job. Lytham-based former Scotland skipper, Colin Hendry, remains the hot favourite for the role and had his first interview
STUART Law hit his first Totesport League half-century of the season as Lancashire Lightning cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Hampshire Hawks with 13 overs to spare. Lancashire had been set a target of 190 after another impressive display in the
MARK HADFIELD helped Cherry Tree hang on to the coat tails of Read at the top of the Veka Ribblesdale League. Hadfield scored 76 as the Blackburn club pulled off a four-wicket victory over Clitheroe. Earlier Andrew Kenyon had scored 68 as the Ribble Valley
RUNS were the order of the day in Saturday's Inter League Challenge Trophy first round matches, with seven centuries being scored as batsmen made the most of the firmer wickets in the May sunshine. Holders Haslingden were on the receiving end of two centuries
STEVE Perez defied difficult conditions to record his first ever finish on the Roush Manx Rally - thanks to new co-driver Daniel Barritt. On only their second event together, the Hapton-based navigator guided Perez, a relative novice on tarmac, into an
WITH just 13 finishers from 60 starters, anyone who got to the end of the Witch Way Road Rally could rightly count themselves as winners. With only a limited amount of time to plot the complex, a 130-mile long route, which started and finished in East
I'VE NEVER been one for spring cleaning but this year things are different. Moving house doesn't just nudge you in the direction of a good clear-out, it demands it. At no other time do you meticulously pick through every drawer, every cupboard, every
ALLEGED drugs boss, Darwen man Gerald Deaffern, is to face a re-trial at Liverpool Crown Court beginning in November. A jury failed to agree a verdict on 39-year-old Deaffern, of Sunny Hill Close, last month after a nine-week trial and now a new trial
A TEENAGER who jumped on a man's head and broke a police officer's finger, all while subject to an anti-social behaviour order, is behind bars. Burnley Crown Court heard trainee chef Bryan Herbert, 18, had flouted the order three times, although references
A DOCTOR who cared too much for her patients took her own life while suffering from depression, an inquest was told. Dr Dawn Harris, 38, was described as a "perfectionist" working in an "imperfect" system. And the Bury inquest heard on one occasion she
BLACKPOOL pupils are getting fruity as part of a national health bid. The town's 5,203 primary school children have been asked by Blackpool Borough Council to design a poster for tomorrow's Fruity Friday (May 14), a national event organised by World Cancer
ANIMAL sanctuaries across the Fylde are rallying round after the closure of a cat charity. Carers have vowed that cats will not suffer after Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Cats Protection folded last week due to lack of volunteers and fund-raisers. As reported
A GROUP of orphans who had never seen the seas until a few weeks ago came face to face with creatures from the deep at a special visit to a Blackpool attraction. A party of 31 Tanzanian orphans visited the Sealife Centre as part of a visit to the UK organised
WHO was me-owner? That's what little Star the abandoned cat needs to know. The affable tabby was left on the doorstep of Blackpool's Easterleigh Animal Sanctuary in April. But where she's from is a mystery, because her micro-chip is foreign. And unless
BIG names from the worlds of art and architecture were in Blackpool this week to give their views on the resort's future. Guests at the t,wo-day creative workshop focused on the illuminations, sea defences and the future of the promenade, as part of the
A FORMER Blackpool surgeon has gone on trial at the Old Bailey, charged with two counts of manslaughter. Steven Walker, 47, a consultant surgeon, denies causing the deaths of Jean Robinson, 66 and Dorothy McPhee, 71, in 1995, through gross negligence.
TALK about Harry Potty! Blackpool's Lucy Bushell is quite possibly the fictional wizard's number one fan. She has already pre-booked 16 tickets for the Prisoner of Azkaban - the forthcoming Harry Potter film - at Blackpool's Odeon cinema. That's on top
A FYLDE volunteer soldier hailed a hero after disarming an Iraqi suicide bomber has denied being at the centre of the controversial prisoner of war torture picture scandal. Territorial Army Private Gary Smith, 38, of Beach Road, Cleveleys, says he has
AN investigation has been launched into claims that an election candidate's nomination papers contained a false signature. Blackburn with Darwen Council's returning officer Phil Watson is to call in police after receiving a complaint about Lib Dem Ghazanfar
SIX cabbies are to have their licenses reviewed after a clampdown on rogue taxis. The private hire drivers were suspended for illegally touting for passengers after an operation by council officials, police and benefits staff. Six more drivers are also
THE Daily Mirror is facing a sales backlash after tarnishing the proud name of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment with hoax torture pictures. The Blackbrun, Darwen and Great Harwood Newsagents' Federation today reported sales of the paper in the UK had plummeted
BLACKBURN'S new £100million super hospital could be the first in the country to offer patients an American-style room service menu. Two wards at Queen's Park Hospital have already tested the new a la carte menu during lunch and dinner times as part of
ANTIQUES Roadshow guru Eric Knowles is to hold his own fundraising day after taking a severely disabled girl to his heart. Nelson-born Eric, famed for his appearances on the BBC1 programme, will value up to three items for £5 at a special event on Friday
JUST about every local commercial fishery has shown an improvement through the week, with settled weather a key factor, though there is so much more to come - maybe tomorrow. For that settled weather, reasonably warm as well, will still be with us and
AT THE end of our Mayoral Year we would like to thank all residents of the Borough of Fylde and the surrounding area for their support. The Mayoral Charity Fund has reach over £23,000 and is expected to be in excess of £25,000 when all is added up. A
SO THE secretary "Save Our Shore Line", (Citizen letter May 5), says Tom Roberts has no idea what a good job the European Union are doing for our shore line. It is a known fact that a bottle containing a note was thrown from a boat 80 miles south of Ireland
BLACKPOOL Victoria Hospital will now have two scanner machines. The first one was paid for by generous Fylde residents supporting the appeal to raise funds specifically for its purchase. The second by the NHS itself thanks to a special government grant
I AM writing because of the letter that you published in the Citizen on Thursday April 15, 2004. I am appalled with the way that Joan Humble has the gall to get her teeth into Mark Hamer, and say that he does sit on the fence, I can assure you that he
THE team finally realised its dream of the treble on Sunday, with a fantastic 3-0 victory over Warrington in the Divisional Cup Final. PNE started brightly, and launched a few attacks in the opening minutes, but couldn't find the killer ball to open the
DAVID Healy capped a great year with three awards -- and then pledged to do even better next term. The Northern Ireland international bagged 15 goals over the course of the season, a vast improvement on the previous year when many thought he'd quit Deepdale
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Tea Club, Parish Rooms, Worsthorne, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Craft Group, St Andrew with St Margaret and St James, Burnley, 1.30pm. Line Dancing, Railway Club, Rosegrove, Burnley
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. WeightWatchers, St Mary's Parish Rooms, Todmorden Road, Burnley, 6.30pm. Life Drawing Class, Mid Pennine Art Gallery, Yorke Street, Burnley, 7pm-9pm. Yoga, Silverman
ORGANISERS of a march which attracted a record-breaking 15,000 Muslims say it is now the biggest event of its type in Europe. An extra 5,000 people joined the hour-long march in Blackburn from Oak Street Mosque, through Whalley Range, Barbara Castle Way
I HAVE lived in Clayton-le-Moors for two years now. Since then the garbage problem (there are no wheelie bins) has deteriorated to the extent that rats scurry about and the pavements are hazardous to navigate. The road surfaces are a disgrace and contractors
IN response to the letter (LET, May 12) there are a few facts Mr Hodgson may wish to digest. So a few Iraqis may have been roughed up a bit by British troops in Iraq, big deal! Lets remember that Islamic countries stood back for nearly three decades and
I AM writing with reference to Ian Hodgson's excellent letter of May 12, concerning the arrogance and complacency shown over Iraq, by our ruling leaders of both Britain and America. Most sensible voters would think they had achieved what 'they' misguidedly
A WOMAN driver from Atherton escaped unhurt after being involved in a crash which left the passenger of another vehicle critically ill in hospital. The man, who is aged 26 and from Walkden, was a front seat passenger in the car which was involved in an
A HEADTEACHER said he was "sickened" after vandals smashed over 30 windows at his Burnley school and forced it to close for repairs. Stephen Ball, head of Ivy Bank Business and Enterprise College, said the school could now face a budget shortfall after
A CAR boot invasion near the accident-plagued A59 has prompted police to launch a road safety blitz -- and take down the organisers' advertising signs. And the people taking advantage of a legal loophole which means they do not need permission for the
A look at the key moments from the game against Birmingham ROVERS PETER ENCKELMAN: Considering he had 4,000 Brummies taking the Michael out of him incessantly, I thought he was excellent. Respect is due...8 STEVEN REID: Started off at right back but he
AS Blackburn Rovers concluded their end-of-season lap of honour, one man lingered on the hallowed turf of Ewood Park for slightly longer than the rest. With his arms held aloft above his head, he vigorously clapped the hordes of fans away to his right
A TRIO of mountaineering medics are hanging up their stethoscopes and taking to the hills in a bid to raise charity cash. The GPs at practices in Ribbleton, Deepdale and Longridge, are to take part in a 12-hour challenge which will see them cross the
CALLS have been made for the Sharoe Green hospital site to be made into a park and ride. They come after plans to sell the 9.2-acre site to developers hit a brick wall when Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust was refused planning permission for housing
ANGRY residents have hit back at a farmer threatened with eviction who has installed two seven-foot high soil mounds and a huge storage tank for milk and fruit juices - despite not been given planning permission. Two restrospective applications to build
THE lid is expected to be lifted today (Thursday) on the authenticity of controversial photographs showing Iraqi prisoners being tortured and abused by Lancashire troops. A Royal Military Police investigation is understood to have strong evidence to suggest
AN 83-year-old Burnley man was duped into letting a bogus workman into his house who then stole his wallet. The burglar knocked on the pensioner's door in Red Lees Avenue, claiming to be a builder working at the house next door. He asked if he could fill
AN exhibition inspired by the historic collections of a Burnley museum has opened in the town. The Weaving Cultures Together exhibition, at Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, will showcase artwork made from over 120 textiles and at least 20 materials
A LANCASTER schoolboy who won the title Young Engineer of Britain 2003 with his 'flood plug' is now com-peting against some of the world's smartest minds. Champion inventor Jack Tovey has jetted off to America to represent his country in the 2004 Intel
A COUPLE and their son were attacked when trouble erupted after a man "mooned" on the counter in a Chinese restaurant. Burnley Crown Court heard how brothers labourer Steven Simpson, 20 and John Simpson, 21, out celebrating his release from custody, were
YOUNG troublemakers who hurl insults at passers-by and vandalise neighbourhoods are being targeted in a special police clampdown. Operation Seaview is gearing up to tackle known juvenile nuisance hotspots and persistent offenders in some of the district's
POLICE are rolling out a ban on people drinking in public places to more corners of the district. A new law has replaced a by-law banning the consumption of alcohol in public areas - giving bobbies more powers to deal with the problem. Lancaster's present
DETERMINED cyclists are getting pumped up to go the distance for Royal Lancaster Infirmary children's ward. A gruelling 285-mile bike ride from London to Lancaster lies ahead for the team from Bicycle Magic. They want to complete the challenge within
A JAW-DROPPING £12,000 bill from the taxman has landed on the doorstep of a Lancaster charity after it renovated a children's playground. Fairfield Association members may have to empty their own pockets to foot the bill after raising more than £200,000
A COUNCILLOR has blasted Pendle Council after it announced the cancellation of a number of meetings. Colin Waite is appalled at the decision made by the chief executive and group leaders to cancel seven meetings, which means the council will not meet
CHAMPION triathlete Rachel Jones has added another gold medal to her collection after competing in the Triathlon World Championships. The 34-year-old from Preston is now the age group world champion following the gruelling event in Madeira on Saturday
A BAND of school friends have been named Europe's most promising act after winning a prestigious music competition. Maupa, whose members are from Clayton-le-Moors, took the accolade from internet giant Wanadoo, formerly Freeserve. They initially won the
A TOWN could soon be getting a facelift with two major new regeneration plans in the pipeline. An historic clock will soon become a floodlit centrepiece for Church, after the latest step in a refurbishment was given the green light by councillors. And
HOME owners in Hyndburn are facing delays of up to a month before council binmen will pick up bulk items of rubbish. The delay was revealed today by the council's environmental portfolio holder, and is thought to be a result of Hyndburn Council's financial
A VERY dangerous incident happened while I was riding my horse, which is usually excellent in traffic, on a 'quiet' country lane last week. I hope that by relating it, I can emphasise the dangers horse riders face. I was riding along Hasty Brow Road towards
A CAR boot invasion near the accident-plagued A59 has prompted police to launch a road safety blitz -- and take down the organisers' advertising signs. And the people taking advantage of a legal loophole which means they do not need permission for the
PATRICIA England is merely setting out to create mischief in Morecambe's West End without bothering to seek the facts (Letters, last week). It is time we left behind the 'immature' message she is putting about that Morecambe is the poorer neighbour of
A NEW type of racing machine will make its debut at Warton Stock Car Club this weekend. Stockkarts will join the bangers, stock cars, ministox and super bangers racing round the short oval circuit on Sunday. Stock Karts (pictured) are in their second
RUGBY League Conference Shield holders Bolton le Moors, who act as a feeder club to National League Two Swinton Lions, proved too strong for Lancaster. The locals restricted them to a narrow 12-6 half time lead before Bolton's extra strength began to
TWO young members of the Lancaster and Morecambe College Trampolining Club have qualified to compete at top level. Joel Caveliere and Sam Fox have both achieved coveted Grade Two status as 'bouncers' - meaning they have acquired the national standard
ROTHERHAM warn: "Hands off Ronnie Moore". I understand Moore is definitely one of the men being targeted as the Clarets close in on a successor to Stan Ternent. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has indicated he is looking for a manager with experience to
In a cut-throat business world, his vast personal wealth did not come from being scared to take on the big boys. And when it comes to football, Burnley's chairman exudes the same confident belief; insisting his beloved football club can defy the odds
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy received serious head injuries after falling from a trailer on the beach at Knott End on Thursday evening (May 13). The young boy was one of three being driven along the beach in a trailer, which was also carrying bikes, when he
BLACKPOOL'S donkeys have undergone their annual health check - amidst warnings that the seaside tradition could be at risk. Vets carried out Blackpool Council's annual donkey MoT last Friday - the event ensures that the animals are fit to continue their
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a massive marina development in Lytham moved one step closer this week, with the unveiling of the design for the site. An international design competition for the £600m scheme was won by international architecture firm, Atkins,
DENTAL specialists will be visiting children's groups across the Fylde next week to encourage parents to fight tooth decay in pre-school aged children. Five-year-olds in the north west still have more teeth affected by decay compared to the rest of England
MORE than 300 walkers turned out for a three-hour cross bay walk in memory of the cockling victims and to raise cash for the rescuers. The event last Sunday is expected to raise thousands for the RNLI. Morecambe MP Geraldine Smith who collected about
PADIHAM are still looking for a new manager after failing to find a suitable candidate. The North West Counties Division Two side has interviewed a number of hopefuls but have yet to find the right man to fill the Arbories hot seat. Storks secretary Alan
RECYCLING efforts by community groups are about to be recognised with the launch of Lancashire's very own 'Rubbish Oscars'. The search is on for the greenest group in the Red Rose county to take the title of Lancashire's best recycler. The Red Rose Recycling
ROTHERHAM have warned Burnley: "Hands off Ronnie Moore". I understand Moore is definitely one of the men being targeted as the Clarets close in on a successor to Stan Ternent. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has indicated he is looking for a manager with
BLACKBURN Rovers striker Andy Cole today insisted he wants to see out the remaining year of his contract. The former Manchester United and England star has declared his intention to stay at Rovers next season. But the 32-year-old has admitted a decision
TWO former parish councillors have failed to overturn a standards committee decision after they were rapped for trying to prevent a barn development near their homes. David Smith and David Holden, formerly of North Turton Parish Council, were found in
DARWEN Library Theatre was transported back in time to Doctor Who's heyday by a fan and former stars of the show. Alongside two replica Daleks were enthusiasts dressed as their favourite 'Doctor' or bad guy, who mingled with actors. But proceedings were
THE family of a 16-year-old soldier who died in World War Two was finally given his war medals during an emotional ceremony. Jack Banks's mother, Fanny, was so devastated at his death that she never wanted them. But after a quest for recognition by the
RESIDENTS of two Rawtenstall streets were warned to stay indoors as firefighters attempted to avert a gas blast. Youths set fire to rubbish at the behind the now empty Greens Tarpaulins premises, in St James Row, last night. But the flames spread to the
AN APPEAL could be lodged against the decision to refuse planning permission to build a new police station in Rossendale. In January councillors rejected plans for a new police station in Bacup after describing the design as resembling a prison. The project
THE Fylde's nurses were honoured with a special celebration day last Friday. Around 100 health professionals gathered at Blackpool Victoria Hospital for Make A Difference Day, part of International Nurses Day. The event included talks on nurse-led initiatives
ST ANNES campaigners fighting to save part of Ashton Gardens from development are to hold their own residents' referendum on the park's future. Supporters of Ashton Gardens (SOAG) are planning the unprecedented town-wide poll, asking residents whether
TWO men who raided a single mother's home are behind bars after a judge slammed their behaviour as "particularly mean." Anthony Bell, 17, and Scott Dagg, 21, of Blackburn, ransacked the house and the offence had had a long-lasting effect on her, Burnley
A MAN ended up clinging to the bonnet after a row over the sale of a car ended up with it being driven at him, a court was told. Martin Eaves managed to hold on for a while, but eventually let go when he felt that the approaching, busier roads would increase
MORE patients die in hospitals in East Lancashire than most other parts of the country, a survey has found. The area's NHS hospital trust, comprising Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Queen's Park Hospital and Burnley General Hospital, was rated in the bottom
FIREFIGHTERS say plans to reduce the number of fire engines sent to automatic fire alarm call-outs could put lives at risk. Lancashire Fire Authority wants to end the blanket policy of sending two fire engines to automatic alarms. The authority said that
A BLACKBURN movie-maker's graphic new film has sparked a huge outcry at the Cannes Film Festival because of scenes containing "real" sex. But former Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil Michael Winterbottom has also been branded "Blackburn's best hope
LYTHAM ST ANNES - UMMER Wednesday coffee mornings recommence at the Drive Methodist Church on Wednesday (May 19) 10.30am-noon. Visit the gift stall for those little presents and the 'new to you' clothing rack for many bargains. Everyone welcome. A SPRING
EDUCATIONAL professionals today called on more to be done to ease the strain on young pupils and vary the curriculum. Youngsters are currently taking Key Stage 3 tests at age 14. In maths children have to deal with probability, simultaneous equations
