It is difficult to imagine what it would be like to spend more than ten years having to go to hospital three times a week to endure kidney dialysis in order to stay alive. And all that time she also just had to wait in the hope that one day her ordeal
HOW brave of your reader to complain about "dangerous pavements" Such audacity! Everybody knows that those on foot are the lowest rank of all citizens! Witness the number of (adult) cyclists using pavements. Question: Since cyclists are not obliged to
THOSE against 24-hour alcohol sales: caring parents, children, relatives and friends of alcoholics, binge drinkers and louts; hospitals (A&E), hospitals (medical practitioners); ambulance service; doctors; police; supermarket staff (night shift);
GREEN-FINGERED Colne gardeners had double celebrations after two environmental projects scooped coveted awards. Following a visit from judges in June as part of the North West in Bloom competition -- part of Britain in Bloom -- both North Valley Gardening
FUNDING has been approved for a scheme to outlaw cold calling from Accrington streets to protect elderly residents from bogus callers. Accrington has been identified as a priority area due to the number of elderly and vulnerable people in the town. The
IRISH midfielder James O'Connor has high hopes that Burnley can build on Tuesday's stunning 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town. O'Connor's fluky opener against the Tractor Boys signalled a welcome change in fortune for the Clarets, who have been dogged by
A WOMAN who has just been given a new kidney after an 11- year wait today called on East Lancashire residents to sign up as organ donors. Christine Mills, of Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, fell ill after an ulcer in her colon burst, giving her the blood infection
THE family of a Blackburn woman who was poisoned to death by her husband today demanded the death sentence for the "evil" killer. Shagufta Iqbal, 23, of Park Avenue, was found murdered at her husband's family home in Mirpur in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
"A MODEST little man from Accrington who took on the world and beat them all." That was how master of ceremonies Andy O'Sullivan introduced Ron Hill at the Everest Ball and Dinner Dance on Friday Night. It wasn't even the greatest accolade the former
MY house insurance renewal quote was sent to me recently. It had gone up sky high. I pay by direct debit and my monthly payments had gone up for the same cover by £24 a month. I rang my insurers and complained bitterly. I told them I would be shopping
I REGULARLY visit Pleasington cemetery, Blackburn, and over recent months have noticed that the memorial plots at the front of the crematorium are neat and tidy whilst plots on the perimeter of the grounds are not as well kept, with weeds growing and
A FARMER is to be prosecuted over the death of a biker, killed when his machine collided with a milk float on Britain's most dangerous road. Mark Smith, 40, of Lower Clough Street, Barrowford, died on April 17 after his Suzuki 249cc bike crashed on the
THE family of a Blackburn woman who was poisoned to death by her husband today demanded the death sentence for the "evil" killer. Shagufta Iqbal, 23, of Park Avenue, was found murdered at her husband's family home in Mirpur in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
BRAD Friedel today warned his Blackburn team-mates that all their good work at Old Trafford will go to waste if they fail to beat struggling West Brom this weekend. Mark Hughes' team are still on a high after they won away at Manchester United for the
A FARMER is to be prosecuted over the death of a biker, killed when his machine collided with a milk float on Britain's most dangerous road. Mark Smith, 40, of Lower Clough Street, Barrowford, died on April 17 after his Suzuki 249cc bike crashed on the
IRISH midfielder James O'Connor has high hopes that Burnley can build on Tuesday's stunning 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town. O'Connor's fluky opener against the Tractor Boys signalled a welcome change in fortune for the Clarets, who have been dogged by
BRAD Friedel today warned his Blackburn team-mates that all their good work at Old Trafford will go to waste if they fail to beat struggling West Brom this weekend. Mark Hughes' team are still on a high after they won away at Manchester United for the
COUNCILLORS have blasted yobs who went on a wrecking spree and vandalised several community areas in Stacksteads. A meeting has been set up with Rossendale and Darwen MP Janet Anderson, council chiefs, school bosses and church leaders after vandals targeted
FANTASY football has to become reality if our national game is to move forward. Seven games into the new Premiership season and the race for the title already looks over. Chelsea have a perfect record and have conceded just one goal. Manchester United
