Darwen Adult Education Centre enrolling for all courses in Darwen, Holker House, Railway Road, 10am-noon, 1-3pm and 6-8pm. Junior fun swims, Brinscall swimming pool, 1.30-3pm. Until September 3. 'Alfie' party, Whitworth Library, 10.30am-noon. Friends
POLICE are hoping to return this ring to its rightful owner. The 22-carat gold ladies' wedding band was recovered when a teenager was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Blackburn. But police have no record of this ring ever being reported
ROVERS' fans stood shoulder to shoulder in solemn silence to pay tribute to Jack Walker. Some bowed their heads, while others held up pictures of the working-class hero who ploughed millions into his beloved club. But all of them respected the emotional
I MUST say how I admired the poem 'Environment' (Poets Corner, August 15). Such wisdom and from a nine year old. Emily Clarke has a talent to be encouraged. Her family must be proud of her effort. SHEILA BRENNAN (Mrs), Bombay Street, Blackburn.
THE beautiful prize-winning photograph of Burnley's candle-illuminated Straight Mile (LET, August 16) as part of Ralph Marshall's article, was taken by Mr Steve Hootan. Mr Hootan also did the preparatory work for this, and a third party, Mr Roger Plested
THE News of the World's campaign to name and shame known paedophiles was, to many, over the top. As we witnessed on TV, it stirred up the feelings of many worried parents and resulted in scenes reminiscent of vigilantes from the Wild West, attempting
I WONDER if any other readers have seen dead hedgehogs recently which have not been road casualties? I have been feeding hedgehogs with specially prepared food on the patio outside my kitchen window for several years and there have been two or three coming
I FELT I must write to correct information in a recent story (LET, August 10). The story under the heading 'Plea to confirm school plans' quotes me as saying "There ain't none" when asked by Councillor Chris Holtom what plans there were for a new school
JACK WALKER has left a legacy of hope for hundreds of young cancer sufferers after losing his own battle against the disease. It was revealed today that the multi-millionaire former steel magnate and Blackburn Rovers benefactor made a series of cash donations
A GRIEVING mum today told how medics battled unsuccessfully to revive her seven-year-old son after he was knocked off his BMX bike by a car. Floral tributes and teddy bears today marked the spot where Adam Jackson pedalled out into the road yesterday
Crewe Alexandra 0 Blackburn Rovers 0 JACK Walker was never happier than when he was watching his beloved Blackburn Rovers. And had he been there at Gresty Road he would have stood in the stand, his chest puffed out with pride at the way Graeme Souness's
A MARKET compensation case was called off at Burnley county court today after an eleventh-hour cash settlement between a cafe and council landlords. Burnley town hall has agreed to pay several thousand pounds to Granada Cafe owners Stephen and Patricia
YOUNG people marked the end of a 12-week personal development course with a presentation of certificates at Turf Moor, Burnley. The 11 young people from Burnley and Pendle, aged between 16 and 25 years, who took part in the Prince's Trust course were
COMPETITION from other local shows meant entries to Brierfield and Reedley Horticultural Society's annual show wilted. Organisers were disappointed to see entries were down on last year's event. Part of the blame was laid at the decision to switch Barrowford
FOR the sappers of the Territorials' 202 Field Squadron, based at Padiham, it was an ideal chance to exercise their bridge-building skills on a hot summer's day. But their hard work proved a boon, too, to visitors to the Royal Lancashire Show in 1951
SURELY, there's a sporting record in this picture sent by villager Alexander Lord of Hoghton Cricket Club's 1950 squad -- one for endurance at the crease. Alexander tells me the special 50 knocked up by opening batsman Bill Thompson (second right on the
CUSTOMERS heading for this old Blackburn pub (pictured) 32 years ago were seeing double even before they'd had a drink . For, suddenly, the hidden-away hostelry in town-centre Mount Street -- now covered over by the car park of Morrison's supermarket
THEY say that three's a crowd, but one proud mum is celebrating after giving birth to a baby boy -- six years to the day when she had twins sons. Catherine Douglas, 28, of Cartmell Avenue, Fern Gore, Accrington, gave birth to Paul Michael Anthony at Queens
SAY cheese! Five-year-old Alice Westley, front, and some of her friends entered into the spirit of things when they went to see the latest children's film release Stuart Little. The under 10s from the Out of School Club in Clitheroe dressed up as the
The Clarets juniors got off to a losing start in their North-West Youth Alliance campaign, despite scoring three times against Wigan. Earl Davis, Andrew Leeson and substitute Anthony Shandran were on target but with the Burnley defence being breached
MARK Robertson was today set to complete a move to Swindon Town in a deal which will net the Clarets £50,000. Robertson rejected a new contract at Turf Moor over the summer and linked up with the Second Division club following his return from Australia
HAVING tasted relegation for the first time in his career with Sheffield Wednesday last season, Lee Briscoe is delighted to be following a different blueprint since his arrival at Turf Moor. The Owls never recovered from a disastrous start as they tumbled
HONEST Wimbledon chief Terry Burton admitted that his side could have left Turf Moor with a heavier defeat as the Dons' year-long wait for an away win goes on. Paul Weller's first-half goal gave Burnley their opening victory of the season as the visitors
STAN Ternent has hailed Paul Weller as like being a new signing after the fit-again midfielder fired the Clarets to their opening First Division victory. Weller grabbed a stunning winner as Wimbledon were beaten 1-0 in his first Turf Moor start in the
Burnley 1, Wimbledon 0 NO wonder the national newspaper boys loved it. The Paul Weller story is already well known in these parts and the Burnley faithful have long since recognised his courage in overcoming a potentially career-threatening illness. But
ANDY Preece should start checking what time his team go to bed on Friday nights. Because judging by the first 25 minutes of Saturday's defeat, half the players were still waking up. Wrexham were two up before the Shakers had launched a worthwhile attack
A COLOURFUL parade snaked through the streets of Darwen to mark the start of the annual town gala. The main road was lined with onlookers who turned out to watch the floats and old vehicles make their way from Anchor Road to the town centre. More than
THE first book to be written about Bacup Cricket Club has been officially launched and will be on sale during the club's next match on Sunday. 'Bacup Cricket Club: The Authorised History' was written by former Bacup cricketer Stanley Hall and statistician
ROSSENDALE council houses need a £49million cash injection over the next ten years to bring them up to modern standards, an independent survey has revealed. But just how the Conservative-controlled council will raise the cash and tackle the problem will
LANCASHIRE County Council has launched a pioneering new scheme designed to ease demand for hospital beds and help sick pensioners stay at home. Working with Lancashire's NHS Trusts, the county council has launched a range of new rehabilitation and rapid
AN AMERICAN who became a Blackburn Rovers fans after discovering his children shared their names with Jack Walker has said his family is grieving -- despite being thousands of miles away from Ewood Park. Jim Ray and his two boys, Jack and Walker, became
TENANTS are likely to say yes to a transfer of council homes to a non-profitmaking company, according to research. Blackburn with Darwen Council has revealed that about 55 per cent of residents contacted in a consultation exercise said they were in favour
JACK WALKER has left a legacy of hope for hundreds of young cancer sufferers after losing his own battle against the disease. It was revealed today that the multi-millionaire former steel magnate and Blackburn Rovers benefactor made a series of cash donations
THE man Jack appointed to run his airline eight years ago today described him as a "businessman without equal." Under Jack's guidance, Jersey European, recently renamed British European Airlines, had grown into a £100million-plus business which he owned
FOR a man who has played at the pinnacle of the world game, Peter Sleep could not have been more thrilled by Read's Ramsbottom Cup victory. As his club's supporters flocked onto the field, the former Australian Test star mustered his last few ounces of
LANCASHIRE are still in contention for their first Championship since 1950. They stayed in touch with Surrey by completing a 154-run victory over Kent on Saturday, with Chris Schofield making a welcome return to form with an unbeaten half century followed
GEOFF Foley became the first Burnley player to post three successive centuries in the Transco Lancashire League when he hit an unbeaten 120 to consign defending champions Nelson to a 24-run defeat at Seedhill. Foley followed up his 150 and 109 from the
SOCCER paid a massive tribute to Jack Walker, the man who defied the odds to take his home town team from the wilderness to the Premiership title. The game's top personalites and fans alike praised him for the way he turned Blackburn Rovers around, bringing
DOZENS of campaigns and police clampdowns have dramatically reduced the numbers of drink drivers on our roads. And the latest figures for Lancashire confirm that the trend continues. In a police campaign between June 19 and 30, only 48 out of 3,200 drivers
ROTARIAN Peter Sutcliffe was installed as the new president of the Rotary Club of Blackburn Borough at Feildens Restaurant, Blackburn, when retiring president Fred Gillibrand gave him the chain of honour. Mr Sutcliffe, of Beardwood Brow, Blackburn, has
YOUNGSTERS spent a fast and furious week rehearsing to perform highlights from teen musical Grease. Pupils from the Bernese School of Theatre, Blackburn, and other local youngsters took part in the children's fun week at Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn
IS there not something insidious about the need for a quango to oversee the conduct of officers and councillors? (LET, August 14). Does this not smack of the 'Big Brother' syndrome? What does New Labour hope to attain by this nonsense? Nobody has the
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is closing in on St Etienne defender Lucien Mettomo. Sources close to the club have revealed Rovers have made an enquiry about the 22-year-ol centre back. And a deal could be thrashed out for the Cameroon-born defender in
BLACKBURN Rovers Academy team won the Jersey Tournament 2000 last night -- then immediately dedicated their victory to the memory of Jack Walker. In a strirring fight-back, Rovers beat Sporting Lisbon 3-2, after coming back from 2-0 down, thanks to a
CREWE boss Dario Gradi was delighted with the way his side ground out their first point of the new season against Rovers on Saturday. After losing 2-0 at Fulham on the opening day, Gradi had called on his players to show more fighting spirit. And, after
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is closing in on St Etienne defender Lucien Mettomo. Sources close to the club have revealed Rovers have made an enquiry about the 22-year-ol centre back. And a deal could be thrashed out for the Cameroon-born defender in
BRITAIN'S sole Olympic men's gymnastics hope today spoke of his battle for success and revealed he has been forced to live in a one room flat and survive on a grant of £75 a week. Burnley's Craig Heap, 27, knows he won't bring home gold from Sydney next
ANGRY residents mounted a roadside protest over renewed plans to build homes in their village. Around 70 people, many waving placards, took part in the protest in Briercliffe, Burnley, on Saturday against the latest plans for land off Milton Street. Although
A GRIEVING mum today told how medics battled unsuccessfully to revive her seven-year-old son after he was knocked off his BMX bike by a car. Floral tributes and teddy bears today marked the spot where Adam Jackson pedalled out into the road yesterday
A CHANGE of date proved to have people-pulling power as Barrowford Show put on its Sunday best. Organisers were confident this year's show, held yesterday rather than its traditional slot of the last Saturday in the month, would beat the 7,000 attendance
COMPETITION from other local shows meant entries to Brierfield and Reedley Horticultural Society's annual show wilted. Organisers were disappointed to see entries were down on last year's event. Part of the blame was laid at the decision to switch Barrowford
EMMERDALE star Dominic Brunt swapped life in the Dales for life as a biker when he opened Accrington Motorcycle Club's annual bike show at the Arndale Centre. The actor, who plays vet Paddy Kirk in the soap, is no stranger to the biking world as his dad
TRADERS in Accrington have slammed a decision not to bid for government money which would have paved the way for the return of the town's warden patrol scheme. Shopkeepers and market stallholders today expressed amazement at a decision by Hyndburn Council's
A UNION boss today said Calderstones staff were working to the best of their ability to maintain security levels at the medium secure unit. Unison local branch secretary Pete Hawkins said staff at the hospital near Whalley are demoralised by the situation
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is closing in on St Etienne defender Lucien Mettomo. Sources close to the club have revealed Rovers have made an enquiry about the 22-year-ol centre back. And a deal could be thrashed out for the Cameroon-born defender in
STAN Ternent has hailed Paul Weller as like being a new signing after the fit-again midfielder fired the Clarets to their opening First Division victory. Weller grabbed a stunning winner as Wimbledon were beaten 1-0 in his first Turf Moor start in the
DISAPPOINTED residents watched in dismay as a much-wanted path was filled in following complaints. Blackburn Groundwork Trust started creating the new path at the rear of Sudellside Community Centre in Darwen last week but were forced to halt work after
THE sponsor of Blackburn Rovers said it was deeply saddened by Jack Walker's death. Simonstone-based Time Computers recently took over the sponsorship deal from CIS for the next four years. "Jack Walker made a great contribution to Blackburn Rovers and
MORE than 3,200 drivers were stopped in an early summer drink-drive campaign across the county. But out of the 732 who were breathalysed between June 19-30, 48 tested positive or refused to give a sample. Blackburn, Darwen Hyndburn and Ribble Valley had
JACK Walker may be remembered by many as the millionaire benefactor whose money helped Blackburn Rovers become Premiership champions. But to a few diehard Rovers' fans, he will be remembered as a hero for very different reasons. On January 19 1952, Jack
WHEN young mum Nan Gaines lost her wedding ring in the garden 35 years ago she never thought she would see it again. Nan and her husband John saved up for a year to buy a new ring -- but to Nan it was never the same as the real thing. So imagine her joy
BLACKBURN Rovers officials rushed to make more books of condolence available to fans as almost 2,000 people signed their names as a mark of respect during a weekend of mourning. At 3pm on Saturday, while the team was observing a minute's silence before
KIRSTY Taylor enjoyed the finest moment of her golfing career by finishing joint second in the Weetabix British Women's Open at Royal Birkdale. And the £50,712 was by far her biggest pay cheque. The Clitheroe-born professional piled on the pressure with
Leek Town 0 Accrington Stanley 2 STANLEY celebrated their return to the UniBond Premier Division with a convincing victory at Leek thanks to two first half goals by Liam Watson. After a quiet opening 20 minutes, Reds' Mark Ceraolo sent clear Mark Shirley
MIKE Dentith's first 50 in the league plus a half-century from skipper Mark Price kept Ramsbottom at the top of the Transco Lancashire League table as they collected maximum points against Accrington. The pair put on 78 as the leaders reached 197-7 and
A RADCLIFFE businessman, whose companies crashed leaving massive debts of more than £600,000, has been banned from acting as a company director for five years. Colin Yates's Windacre Wallcoverings (UK) Ltd business collapsed in 1996 with estimated debts
