Wednesday, July 22, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; T G Pendlebury
JOANNE Nuttall is definitely a girl in a man's world, but as the only female gas fitter in Lancashire she is loving every minute of it! The bubbly 22-year-old from Rossendale works in her father Ken's business which is based in Bradford. She is no stranger
RELATIVES of a 52-year-old Ramsbottom man who died two days after being discharged from Bury General Hospital told a coroner they had been assured he was in no immediate danger. Retired HGV driver and labourer Brian Lever, of Shilton Street, Ramsbottom
BEN the collie cross is in need of your help this week. This one-year-old, medium size dog is presently being cared for in a foster home as Ben's elderly owner was taken into a nursing home and although Ben was well cared for he became very timid and
A MEMORIAL will soon honour the East Lancashire soldiers who died fighting the Nazis. The stone memorial will stand in Bois-Halbout, in Northern France, which was liberated by the East Lancashire Regiment. More than 500 members of the East Lancashire
JAMIE Hoyland has bounced back from his departure from Burnley by agreeing a move to Shrewsbury Town. Hoyland was travelling down to Gay Meadow to sign yesterday after linking up with the Third Division club for training at the start of the week. He will
ROY Hodgson stressed today that he does not have any more imminent signings in his sights-despite persistent rumours that another major capture is about to be unveiled at Ewood. Scottish maestro John Collins is at the heart of the speculation and the
A STABLE owner who erected a six-foot fence to "keep vandals out and livestock in" has been told to tear it down. Carol Richards, of Rock Mount in Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, told Ribble Valley Council's planning committee that she had experienced severe
PLANS to build a fence around a psychiatric unit, which angry residents claim will make it look like a fortress, have been put on hold by councillors. More than 60 residents of the plush Rhyddings and the Dales housing estates near the Kemple View Unit
JUDGES have backed a school firm that finished third in the national finals of a top business competition amid claims that it was chosen as the winner of a local heat by mistake. And teachers at Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe, today insisted that
Jazzy Kex, Blackburn: FUTURE SHOCK, six piece funky groovesters Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: PASSION, 9pm to 3am The Town Mouse, Burnley: THE OUTSIDERS, 9pm Band On The Wall, Manchester: ANANDA SHANKAR, electric sitar player, £8.50/£10 Club Savanna,
COLA MOON at the Haslingden Festival IN the absence of the sun, Cola Moon shone instead. Singer Alex Kirkley hopped up on the barrier like a sparrow and flashed a shy grin, partly dispelling the Arctic chill. Performing 11 original songs may sound like
DAVID Shacklady bowed out of the Open yesterday - but not before a moment of glory. The Yarrow Valley professional was cheered off the 18th green by a packed gallery after sinking a 20 feet putt for what looked like a birdie. But as Shacklady milked the
The Saturday Interview: Andy Neild meets cyclist Gareth Wiseman FLYING along at 40 mph on a bike with no brakes might not be everyone's idea of fun - in fact some would say Gareth Wiseman is barking mad. But the 17-year-old bike ace has Commonwealth glory
FREE cookery demonstrations for the over 55s are to be held in South West Burnley with the aim of setting up a new over 55 years group. The events at the recently opened cabin at Cherry Fold, behind Venice Avenue, are being organised by South West Burnley
AN angry man who lashed out and stabbed his brother in the back has paid the price with a nine-month jail term. Timothy Maxwell, 22, phoned his mother asking her to go and get brother Liam before he killed him. He later phoned for an ambulance and told
THE families of two men found hanged in cells at Preston Prison are calling for an independent inquiry to be held. This week Home Secretary Jack Straw pledged to take action to try to reduce the risk of prison suicides. But he was thought to be about
A NEW priest is to join the Accrington team ministry with special responsibility for the churches of St Andrew and St James. The Rev Christopher Peter, currently at St Peter's Church, Darwen, will be moving to Accrington with his family in September.
911: How Do You Want Me To Love You? (Virgin) - Highly innovative, ground-breaking, earth-shuddering guitar rock of the highest order. Oops, sorry, wrong review. This is happy, crappy, boy bandy, number one chart fodder. There really are much better things
Sunday, July 19, 1998 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: Geloo Bros Ltd, 1 New Wellington Street, Mill Hill; 10am-4pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Dispensing Chemists, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street
Thursday, July 23, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 Railway Road. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; To 6.30pm: E Collins, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre, Audley
Friday, July 24, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: T G Pendlebury, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road; Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm
TORY MP Nigel Evans has condemned East Lancashire's two education authorities for refusing to serve British beef in their schools. Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire County Council have been put on a 'list of shame' by the Conservative Party
BACUP Cricket Club have had to turn to football to help them make ends meet in a rain-ravaged season. When Bacup entertain Lancashire League title-chasers East Lancashire on Sunday it will be only their second home game since May 31. As a result income
JAMIE Hoyland has bounced back from his departure from Burnley by agreeing a move to Shrewsbury Town. Hoyland was travelling down to Gay Meadow to sign yesterday after linking up with the Third Division club for training at the start of the week. He will
ACCRINGTON mods The Itch play a scooter rally at Bridlington on October 30. But more luxurious travel is available for East Lancashire fans wanting to attend their gig at London's 100 Club on September 11. A coach costing £20 is taking fans to the band's
RETIRING Accrington head teacher Peter Boylan was guest of honour at a farewell dinner held at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington. Mr Boylan, 57, is stepping down after 11 years at the helm of Mount Carmel RC High School. He said: "The strength of any school
COUNCIL bosses look set to pull the plug on Burnley's computer training centre - and turn away 50 trainees due to start new courses early next month. Burnley ITEC provided training for more than 1,200 school leavers, unemployed adults, local companies
Monday, July 20, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels Chemist, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street; To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; G Pendlebury, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road;
Tuesday, July 21, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy. 95 Accrington Road; T G Pendlebury, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road. To 7pm
A VISION of an angel could greet residents across Rossendale in the year 2000... and some aren't happy about it. Rossendale Council plans to put a massive sculpture - similar to Gateshead's "Angel of the North" - on top of one of the Valley's most majestic
GRANADA Studios is looking for the first family to walk through its gates to be VIP guests at its tenth birthday celebrations. The studios are throwing an anniversary party on Monday, attended by Coronation Street stars and Sooty. But they are looking
IF LANCASHIRE do achieve their holy grail of the County Championship for the first time since 1950, they might well reflect that it was won at Lytham yesterday. And if so, the names of John Crawley, Warren Hegg and Ian Autin will be guaranteed a proud
EUROPEAN cash of £2.1 million for the regeneration of Burnley town centre should generate extra investment of £10 million, it has been revealed. Burnley Regeneration Forum has successfully bid for the Euro cash, which will be used to improve the environmental
BOOKWORMS at an Oswaldtwistle school are celebrating the opening of a new library. Children at Broadfield special school, Fielding Lane, are now leafing through more than £5,000 worth of books at the new facility. Hyndburn Mayor Councillor Ian Ormerod
ROY Hodgson stressed today that he does not have any more imminent signings in his sights-despite persistent rumours that another major capture is about to be unveiled at Ewood. Scottish maestro John Collins is at the heart of the speculation and the
AT just 28 years old, African-influenced bluester Corey Harris still manages to sound like a veteran. Harris, who plays Colne this week (see Gigs), has a propulsively rhythmic drum-like guitar style. He is clearly influenced by his move to West Africa
PENDLE'S finest pop exports, the Milltown Brothers, return to East Lancashire this summer with a new line-up and new responsibilities both on and off stage. CLIVE LAWRENCE caught up with the four-piece backstage at one of London's top venues as they set
A TEXTILE factory has been stunned by the jobs axe falling on 38 workers - and a further 29 face an uncertain future. Employees at Blackburn clothing factory Textilion were told the grim news yesterday as they were about to go on their summer break. The
