A SURREAL procession through Blackburn’s streets gave a new meaning to the term ‘cult following’ last night. One of the biggest faces in show business, Frank Sidebottom delighted fans by combining his latest comedy gig with a pub crawl.
TEENAGERS are set to swap the mean streets of Burnley for the corridors of power as part of an unique exchange programme. Currently Grace Taylor and Shannon Atkinson are part of a pioneering educational programme, Cool UK, based in Manchester
On Tuesday 25th November at 3.30pm the Christmas Lights will be switched on by a child from a local primary school. The button will be pressed outside the Library on Higher Deardengate and Haslingden High School’s band provide musical accompaniment.
A SCHEME to provide Darwen with mobile CCTV and a market-place sound system look set to go ahead. At the first meeting of Darwen's new neighbourhood boards, members agreed in principle to set aside £20,000 funds and provide the area’s police
ENGLAND star Phil Neville has been hit hard by the credit crunch. The Everton captain’s house in Crawshawbooth, which dates back to the 1700s, had its value sliced by £500,000. Sunnyside House which sits in the heart of Rossendale was initially on sale
A FORMER carer tried to steal £340 from a pensioner she had befriended whilst looking after. Burnley Crown Court heard how Tracy Gallamore, 43, helped herself to a cheque belonging to the 84-year-old victim because her partner had lost his iob and they
PADIHAM Town Council has purchased 30m of all-weather strip lighting for events that require illumination along the Riverside Walk or outside market stalls to the rear of the Town Hall.
A FULL planning application has been submitted for a proposed change of use of land to storage and preparation of motor vehicles for sale and construction of ramp. The location of the application is the former colliery site, Gannow Lane.
A WOMAN who raided empty houses for copper piping and boilers has been jailed for 19 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Jane Greenwood, 39, went "scavenging" to provide for herself after she had been released from prison and found her partner had
Robert Kilroy-Silk discussed gay lifestyles with Martina Navratilova. Former tennis ace Martina, who is openly gay, chatted with politician Robert about her attraction to women. Martina said: “If I’m in a relationship, which I usually
BLACKBURN Rovers slipped to the 19th in the Premier League table as their woes continued with defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. Roman Pavlyuchenko was the Spurs match-winner, firing past Paul Robinson into the far corner after Aaron Lennon had earlier
Claustrophobic David Van Day broke down in tears before going on to win five stars in yesterday’s caving Bushtucker Trial. Claustrophobic David Van Day won five stars in yesterday’s caving Bushtucker Trial. Former Bucks Fizz star David, 51, was
Simon Webbe’s girlfriend has flown out to Australia. Layla Manoochehri is flying out to the jungle and could be put in the camp with her boyfriend. Former Misteeq singer Su-Elise Nash is believed to be the next contestant to enter the show.
TV star Jody Latham could be facing an uphill battle in his bid to reopen a village pub - and bring a host of star names to Barrowford. The Burnley-born Shameless actor and property developer Simon Graham are the driving forces behind plans
Nicola McLean says Timmy Mallett “genuinely seems a bit simple”. Both Nicola and former Blue singer Simon Webbe blasted camp newcomer Timmy in a conversation yesterday, both saying they couldn’t understand his constant laughing at Robert Kilroy Silk
Carly Zucker narrowly avoided showering with a deadly snake this morning. Camp officials received news that a rough-scaled snake – one of the 12 most deadly snakes in the world – had been spotted by the celebrity’s showers. They dispatched a snake
Simon Webbe required medical attention yesterday after a Bush Battle went wrong. Former Blue singer Simon, 30, undertook the Hog Roast stamina trial alongside personal trainer Carly Zucker and former mayor of London candidate Brian Paddick. The
TWO men jailed for sexual activity with 14-year-old girls had been thrown out of the British National Party when their offences came to light, it has been revealed. Ian Richard Hindle, 32, of Church Walk, Blackburn, and Andrew Paul Wells, 49
COUNCILLORS have urged schools bosses to get a grip on their parking problems - amid claims that disabled parking spaces are being taken up by student drivers. Roads around Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School are frequently swamped by teachers’ and
BRETT Emerton has recovered from a hamstring injury to make a surprise return to Rovers' right midfield for this afternoon's trip to White Hart Lane. The Australian's return is timely, with Keith Andrews moved into the centre alongside Aaron
A SCHEME to make Pendle safer after dark by introducing teams of street pastors has been hailed a success. Since the scheme was launched in September, more than 30 volunteers from Pendle churches have patrolled streets, in Nelson, Brierfield
THIEVES have been breaking into a council tip in order to get their hands on abandoned electrical goods, police have revealed. There have been 12 thefts at the tip in Henthorn Road, Clitheroe, over the past two months and officers said they
