Tomorrow BURNLEY Pension Service Advice Surgery, Housing Benefits,Parker Lane, Burnley, 10am-12.30pm. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Senior Citizens Luncheon Club, Greenbrook Methodist Church, Burnley, 11.30am. Men's Institute, United Methodist
IT is now a criminal offence - and so it should be -to drive a motor vehicle with one hand and operate a mobile phone with the other. But surely the same rules should apply to the PSV drivers who, with a bus full of passengers in between stops drive their
DESPITE BT removing payment by cheque at the Post Office from the "Method of Payment" bill information you can still pay by cheque as before at the Post Office - still making the cheque out to "Post Office Ltd." No need to send the cheque to Durham at
I AM writing to urge people to join the Impeachment of Tony Blair for misleading us all about the evidence he had that Saddam and his weapons were a major threat. I am dismayed that Hyndburn MP, Greg Pope, is prepared to support the Prime Minister when
A WOMAN was chased and beaten over the head with a metal bar before being dragged into bushes and kicked. The 22-year-old woman was walking along Kirkhall Lane towards the Asda supermarket in Leigh early on Saturday when a man rode past on a bicycle.
Goalless games are a welcome change for fans TO BURNLEY supporters, clean sheets are like buses -- you spend ages waiting for one and then three turn up at once. While fans of most teams would be bored to tears at the prospect of paying to watch less
A WOMAN has told of the horrific moment she saw her sister screaming in pain just seconds after being struck and killed by a sand yacht on a Lancashire beach. Julie Christian, the younger sister of victim Carole Cruz, told a jury at Preston Crown Court
AFTER the thankfully short wait, it's a warm welcome to Mark Hughes. Great credit should go to the board for recognising the man they wanted and installing him before the Portsmouth game. Our chances of winning that game increased tenfold when the appointment
A WOMAN has told of the horrific moment she saw her sister screaming in pain just seconds after being struck and killed by a sand yacht on a Lancashire beach. Julie Christian, the younger sister of victim Carole Cruz, told a jury at Preston Crown Court
SHAKERS fans making the trip to Oxford United for next Saturday's game would be well advised to get their tickets ahead of the game. The club have received advance tickets that will be considerably cheaper than paying on the day of the match. Ticket prices
BURY manager Graham Barrow is set to move for a loan striker in a bid to lift his side out of their mini-slump. Despite some good performances on the field the Shakers have picked up only one point from their last three games - two of them at home - and
I NOTICED J. Holden's letters attacking Mrs Thatcher. He is lavish with invective but fails to specify which of her policies he found objectionable. Indeed, he would have great difficulty in doing so. Tony Blair has jettisoned all of his own policies
THE recent decision to place alcohol-based gels at the end of hospital beds to prevent the spread of the "super bug" MRSA ought not to divert attention from the reason for the emergence and spread of such dangerous infections. The introduction of private
I WAS waiting in Bury bus station behind a long queue. A bunch of schoolboys walked calmly to the front and pushed their way on when the door opened. They then occupied all the seats meant for old people and mothers with prams or stood bunched together
POLICE today appealed for witnesses after a 30-year-old man was dragged from a phone box and attacked. The man drove up to the phone box near the swimming baths in Water Street, Great Harwood, at 10.20pm on Sunday in a blue car. Three men dragged him
PRESTWICH-based design and creative communications specialist Appleby Bowers has earned top marks. For the company, located at Bank House Studios in Warwick Street, has won a new account to raise the profile of a north west-based independent training
A WHITEFIELD motorcyclist suffered horrific leg injuries when an overtaking car smashed into him at a notorious accident blackspot. Burnley Crown Court heard how Samuel Bernstein was enjoying his weekly Sunday morning ride on Grane Road, near Belthorn
A MAN who went to the aid of a damsel in distress ended up kicking her attacker unconscious. Blackburn magistrates heard that Michael Maher, 23, reacted to the girl's false claim that she had been raped. And his victim, Jason Parkington, suffered a broken
ahead for Lancashire LANCASHIRE will not find it easy to put themselves back on the top rung of county cricket. The relegation of the side from the top flight was disappointing, but perhaps predictable given the situation they were in going into the final
DEFIANT Chorley manager John Hughes has urged his troops to keep the faith. The Magpies earned a replay with a 0-0 draw in their FA Cup qualifying round tie at Guiseley on Saturday. And Hughes is hopeful they can finish the job at Victory Park tonight
BURY'S elderly and sick will be the hardest hit by a shock decision to axe the town's Social Security office, a union spokesman has warned. Humphrey House will close its doors within the next 12-18 months, along with 36 other social security offices and
ONE of the oldest amateur dramatic societies in the world is busy rehearsing its first show of the new season. St. Joseph's Players is performing "Daisy Pulls it Off" by Denise Deegan until Saturday . This brilliant comedy is about the attempts of Daisy
CONSERVATORY firm Ultraframe has been taken to court by one of its main rivals in a row over one of its products. But the Clitheroe market leader and its closest rival, Bolton's K2 Conservatories, have both claimed success after the complex hearing at
RAMSBOTTOM UNITED...2, COLWYN BAY...1 FA Cup First Qualifying Round UNITED continued their march towards the first round proper of the FA Cup with a well deserved victory over Unibond League outfit, Colwyn Bay, while pocketing £2,250 at the same time,
ALSAGER TOWN...0, RADCLIFFE BOROUGH...1 FA Cup First Qualifying Round BORO made hard work of overcoming a team two leagues below them in the non-league pyramid. Alsager had their chances but a late Phil Denney goal was enough to see the visitors through
A YOUNG mum claims her three-year-old son could have been seriously injured when part of her ceiling fell in. Crystal Norman, of Victoria Street, Darwen, moved into the house with her two young sons early this year and had noticed a leak and that the
MORE than 20 firefighters from across East Lancashire battled a blaze which destroyed a derelict mill in Haslingden last night. A crew from Rawtenstall was first on the scene, but soon called for back-up from Blackburn, Accrington and Haslingden. Firefighters
LICENSEES have until November 15 to ensure their door staff are part of a new national licensing scheme. The licence, issued by the regulating body the Security Industry Authority, has been set up with the aim of ridding the industry of the small pockets
POLICE in Rossendale are hunting a man who pulled up at a bus stop and attempted to abduct a 15-year-old girl. The terrified youngster escaped her attacker when friends spotted her struggling with the man. The incident happened in Bolton Road North, Edenfield
LEE McEvilly was delighted to open his Accrington Stanley account with a dynamic double. And he's hoping there are plenty more to come, starting tonight against Northwich Victoria. The former Rochdale striker has been adapting to a new position since
LANCASHIRE Fusiliers Association Bands & Corps of Drums will perform at the Mosses Centre in Bury on Saturday, October 2. The band will feature military marches and songs from the shows at the event, being staged in support of the Mosses. This year
SEDGLEY PARK 20, BRISTOL SHOGUNS 43: A FIVE minute lapse of concentration condemned the plucky Tigers to a third successive defeat in this, their inaugural National One season writes Peter Collins Three tries in quick succession for the Shoguns, after
HAVE I lost the plot? If so, I am not alone as certain other residents in my area of Pimhole are in agreement. The good news is that, with sheer determination we are now winning the fight to curtail the dog fouling problem in our back street -- no thanks
THE subject of speeding motorists is attracting a lot of attention with issues over enforcement cameras and the emotive pleas of bereaved families following fatal incidents involving high speed collisions. I submit they are two entirely different problems
I RECENTLY attended the Bury East Area Board, and so that other members of the public can be brought up-to-date with where the police priorities lie, I thought I would let everyone know of the contents of the open forum of the evening. People have complained
FIVE teenagers were lucky to escape alive after their car careered out of control and struck a church wall in Radcliffe. Firefighters spent more than one hour cutting free two boys, aged 17 and 18, trapped inside the wreckage of the Rover Metro on Saturday
WATER improves brain power and can make you smarter - just asked four-year-old Caitlin Freeman and her pals. Lancashire health experts have teamed up with United Utilities to encourage parents to tap into healthier lifestyles for children. They are encouraging
JENNY SCOTT joins the Oswaldtwistle Players in the build-up to their performance of their latest comedy THE scripts have been put away. The prompt is in place. This week the Oswaldtwistle Players face their first complete run-through of their latest play
WITH regard to 'Canon blasts nudity ruling,' (LET, September 15), Canon Andrew Hindley must be forgiven for his views against nudity at the Velvet Lounge, Duke Street, Blackburn. Obviously, when coming to his judgment, he overlooked the fact that the
I WONDER how many of the new traffic wardens will be congregating near Blackburn Railway Station as they seek out a windscreen on which to slap a bonus-generating ticket. I also wonder if Network Rail (NR) will be settling their customers' parking tickets
BRIGHTER but blustery weather is on its way after the wettest August for almost 50 years. Weather forecasters are predicting a drier end to September and temperatures will remain average for this time of year. It will make a welcome change for many Bury
VISITORS to Barden Community Association's Community awareness weekend were treated to a series of luxury treatments and entertainment. Live music from local bands included sessions from the Slap Happy Drummers and Celtic Harp at the two-day event held
SHOPPING centre chiefs are launching a pioneering scheme to protect children from abduction. Safechild, an initiative to minimise the risk for young children who become separated from their parents in public places, will run in and around Burnley's Charter
A BURNLEY Wood resident has branded the area 'a war zone' and hit out at his fellow neighbours for failing to take pride in their community. Derick Pearson, 64, of Reed Street, said he is appalled by the state of the area and has resorted to compiling
THE clock was ticking today on Burnley Council's efforts to find a new leader and administration. And members of the council have again been warned they are acting illegally by not having an executive. It came as the council met last night to vote on
A CAR wash raider who made off with cash and a wallet was today starting a six-month jail term. Burnley magistrates heard how Gavin James Thomas, 26, was on licence when he struck and was also subject to a drug treatment and testing order. Thomas, of
A NIGHTCLUB doorman has appeared before Burnley Magistrates charged with murder. Father-of-one Phillip Powell, 33, also a fitness instructor, is accused of killing Darren Myers, 38, who was allegedly attacked at the Good Night Club, Stanley Street, Nelson
A JEALOUS woman who wore a Scream mask disguise and gunned down an innocent neighbour in a Radcliffe street has been jailed for life for murder. The jury of six men and six women delivered their verdict on Tuesday lunchtime after the Judge, Mr Justice
I AM disgusted at the service provided by the Post Office based at Forbuoys in Bury. Among other things, there are never enough tills open which means enormous queues forming. Bring back Crompton Street. Staff there were great. DISGUSTED USER
DO we really need a new car park for Whitehead Park, Bury? There is already parking on Harvey Street and Newbold Street nearby. The park was refurbished a short time ago but we still have no toilets. Could the money not have been better spent on this
ORGANISERS are tuning up for the first Barnoldswick Folk Festival this weekend. Barlick Unplugged will feature a wide range of attractions to celebrate all things folk, including two five-hour concerts, in the Queen's Hall, headlined by top acts, The
THE Pendle MP who paved the way for ramblers to enjoy hundreds of acres of extra moorland in the borough today hailed the relaxation of the laws governing land as "historic and irreversible". And to mark the occasion, Labour MP Gordon Prentice took part
10 years ago CIVIC pride won an East Lancashire man a nomination for the Queen Mother's birthday awards. Chair of Pendle Civic Trust, Bill Ainsworth, was put forward by Tidy Britain for his efforts to clean up accessible water courses in the borough and
HYNDBURN residents turned out to see plans for the future of their area as the findings of a year-long consultation were revealed. The Elevate exhibition at Accrington Town Hall was unveiled yesterday, featuring displays of regeneration schemes for Barnfield
ANGRY residents are considering legal action against a developer which is building in their streets, it was revealed today. People living in Roegreave Road, Oswaldtwistle, have claimed their houses and cars are being ruined by sand and dirt as 80 homes
DISCREDITED paediatrician Sir Roy Meadow told police investigating the death of a three-month-old baby he suspected the child had been smothered, even though there was little pathological evidence to back it up. Details of the controversial medic's statement
A HEALTH and safety chief at a Ramsbottom quarry has his commitment to environmental management "set in stone". For Nigel Broxton, health and safety co-ordinator at Marshalls plc, is to receive a coveted British Safety Council diploma in environmental
TWO workmen cheated death when a 44-tonne articulated lorry overturned on a notorious stretch of East Lancashire road - just over a week after it re-opened to traffic. The workmen, working on a bridge culvert next to the tight left-hand bend at Devil's
After all, players of Premiership quality are renowned for sitting out the early stages of the Carling Cup, in which the Clarets host Wolves in the second round tie. While Hyde no longer operates in the top division, Burnley boss Steve Cotterill is in
STEVE Wilkes could be tempted to shuffle his pack tonight. The Padiham manager is wary of his side resting on their laurels after an unbeaten start to the North West Counties Division Two campaign. Despite winning 2-1 at home to Cheadle Town on Saturday
EAST Lancashire brewery Daniel Thwaites is toasting its nomination in two categories of the Publican Pub Food Awards 2004. The brewery has been short-listed to the final four in the Company of the Year category and Judi Houghton, catering development
CLITHEROE manager Lee Sculpher believes his side have got what it takes to win tonight's FA Cup first qualifying round replay with Wakefield-Emley. The Blues chief was disappointed that his players surrendered a 2-0 lead at home to the UniBond Premier
LIAM Denning could make his comeback from suspension tonight - against his former club Great Harwood. The Ramsbottom youngster is likely to take his place on the bench as his new club goes head to head with the side he left in the summer. And manager
AGE Concern in Bury is launching a new campaign to urge the elderly to stand up for their rights and tackle ageism. Older people in the borough are being encouraged to speak out and demand equal treatment in all aspects of everyday life -- in shops, at
STEVE Cotterill is going on the attack as Burnley seek a place in the third round of the Carling Cup tonight. They host Wolves, the team directly below them in the Coca-Cola Championship, and the Clarets go into the game having not yet conceded a goal
THE world's largest fitness centre franchise has moved into Radcliffe. The newest Curves location at Pilkington Way opened on Monday. The new centre -- for women only -- brings to residents throughout the area a supportive environment, offering 30-minute
HASLINGDEN'S war dead are set to be remembered in a new book. Historian William Turner, 73, who was born and brought up in Grane Road, Haslingden, is penning the last pages of the book he has spent a year researching. His book, A Book of Remembrance,
A CABINET minister today praised youths from Blackburn and Burnley who have turned their lives around to become children's football coaches. Ivan Lewis MP, Minister for Skills and Vocational Education, visited Ewood Park to highlight the work of The Prince's
A MAN is on the run after being accused of threatening to kill and assaulting his ex-partner. Ron Taylor, 43, from Blackburn is wanted by police after allegedly harassing and assaulting a woman, also from the Blackburn area. He was released from Kirkham
AN EX-Lancashire soldier has started a petition backing the Queen's Lancashire Regiment with the help of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph after people in the street turned him away mistaking him for a salesman. Brave Derrick Jackson, who 'died' twice
SINGERS, stilt-walkers and Tower FM were all on hand to launch the seventh annual Bury Environment Week. And the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Barry Briggs, set a good example by walking to the Car Free Day which was held on Saturday in Market Place. It was
LEAVING a violent relationship isn't easy, that's a fact. Recent research by The Body Shop showed that women across the UK think they'd pack their bags straightaway if their partner hit them. Yet the shocking truth is that a woman is beaten an average
INTEGRATED services for young people are the aim of Bury Council employee Trish Dawson. She is head of access and inclusion in the council's education and culture department, and her new secondment will initially last for six months. She will be working
