AN ANIMAL lover has branded council officers "barking mad" after being told to stop her dog from being noisy --because her pet is a CAT. Maureen McKeown received a letter from Blackburn with Darwen Council informing her that her barking dog was disturbing
SWASTIKAS and other racist graffiti have been appearing in Colne town centre, police have revealed. Today, civic leaders called on the community to help catch the culprit who appears to be using stencils to spray-paint the design and has been careful
IF Friday night conjures up memories of flashing lights, making shapes on a sticky dancefloor and a kebab on the way home, then you're bound to love Bouncers -- coming to Burnley on October 18. John Godber's award-winning, outrageous parody of the 1980s
STEVE Cotterill has called for the FA to look at ending the two-week breaks that are forcing lower league clubs to "flog" their players early in the season. The Clarets return to action today after the second international shut-down of the season due
BRIAN Jensen hopes some long overdue defensive stability can finally lay the foundations for a solid season. With either Jensen or goalkeeping rival Danny Coyne as part of the axis that includes the two key, central defenders, the Clarets have been forced
BRIAN Jensen hopes some long overdue defensive stability can finally lay the foundations for a solid season. With either Jensen or goalkeeping rival Danny Coyne as part of the axis that includes the two key, central defenders, the Clarets have been forced
UPCOMING Lancashire bands are competing for two days recording time in a top studio and a contract with a music PR company in a battle-of-the-bands competition. The next heat is in Fleetwood on October 19. The Strummer Live Music Series takes place every
Your diary of the big gigs coming to Lancashire soon, including the likes of Status Quo, White Stripes, Paul Weller, Doves, Starsailor, Blondie and Jerry Lee Lewis. OCTOBER 14 King Pleasure And The Biscuit Boys, King George's Hall, Blackburn, £10 - £12
AN ANIMAL lover has branded council officers "barking mad" after being told to stop her dog from being noisy --because her pet is a CAT. Maureen McKeown received a letter from Blackburn with Darwen Council informing her that her barking dog was disturbing
BLACKBURN Karaoke, Uncle Jacks, Lower Dawen. Model Rail Show, King George's Hall, Northgate, 10am-6pm. Blackburn Drama Club present "The Diary of Anne Frank," Thwaites Empire Theatre, Ewood, 7.30pm. Ceramic Exhibition by Christine Bennett, Samlesbury
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes has hired a special fitness coach in a bid to give his side an extra edge in the Premiership. Tony Strudwick has joined the coaching staff at Brockhall after quitting his post at West Ham United. And his arrival is all part
DAVID Bentley today admitted he just wants to be loved as he continues to adjust to life away from Arsenal. The England Under 21 international, who has joined Blackburn on a season-long loan from the Gunners, is beginning to find his feet at Ewood thanks
CHORLEY band Starsailor are back with their third album On The Outside, released on October 17, and to celebrating they are playing a special free show in Preston on October 21. The melodic indie quartet will be at Action Records to play an acoustic set
DAVID Bentley today admitted he just wants to be loved as he continues to adjust to life away from Arsenal. The England Under 21 international, who has joined Blackburn on a season-long loan from the Gunners, is beginning to find his feet at Ewood thanks
FIVE businesses and organisations, including the new £7.3m health centre, will be honoured in this year's Darwen Civic Society Civic Pride Awards. Each year the society, which works towards the continued improvement of the town, acknowledges the work
