COMPUTER firm P&P is on the acquisition trail again. The Haslingden-based firm has bought the Consultancy and Network Support Business from receivers handling the Space Computer Group. Following the deal, P&P has created a new subsidiary - Space
JOHN MAJOR suffered two financial blows today as the curtain went up on the Conservative conference at Blackpool. First it was revealed that East Lancashire Tories have again failed to raise more than a tiny proportion of the cash they are supposed to
LOCAL government workers' union Unison is split over whether Blackburn and Blackpool should be allowed independence. The Lancashire branch says jobs and services will be threatened if the two boroughs are allowed to break free from county control and
IN reply to Mrs Duckworth (Letters, September 29) and her criticism of the mention of the parade of war veterans in my letter, I am sorry that Mrs. Duckworth was upset by this, but perhaps she misunderstood my intention. I must point out that I am one
THE sex beast who brutally raped a 22-year-old woman may have struck before, detectives revealed today. Police hunting the maniac said he told his terrified victim that he committed an offence six months ago. Detectives also said the offender told the
FUN-LOVING young bookworms are being invited to a celebration at a Clitheroe bookshop. Bookland, the company which now owns Kaydee Bookshop, is marking its 60th anniversary with customers all over the country. Under-12s are being invited to the Moor Lane
A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to transform Accrington's market area was being discussed at a public inquiry today. The inquiry, into compulsory purchase orders issued in connection with the scheme was held at the Hyndburn Council offices in Eagle Street
THE comments by the Lancashire Association of Secondary School headteachers in opposing unitary authority status for Blackburn and Darwen, are misleading to say the least. Mr Michael Humphreys, chairman of the association and head of Our Lady and St John
WHEN it comes to passing the hat round, East Lancashire's Tories prefer, it seems, to pass it on - as so little cash has been stumped up by the party faithful for the Conservatives' campaigns. Behind the catalogue of missed targets set by Central Office
STUNNED workers at a Colne wallpaper firm were left reeling today at news the factory is to close with the loss of up to 80 jobs. Staff at Fine Color Wallcoverings were given the shock announcement during a mass meeting with management. The firm's owner
CRACK Dutch First Division outfit Fortuna Sittard are tracking Burnley striker Tony Philliskirk. The newly promoted Dutch club have made Philliskirk a target along with Rotherham United strikers Mike Jeffrey and Bermudan international Shaun Goater. The
A MAJOR conversion programme is being carried out to bring Lancashire's only school for autistic children to the Ribble Valley. The former Woodville Centre special school, on the road between Longridge and Ribchester, is to become the new home for the
IT'S a sad fact that many people seem to show more concern for the rights and welfare of animals than they do for humans. This can be demonstrated by the amount of public sympathy extended to the distorted campaigns of the animal rights movement who,
A BRAVE cancer victim who fought back from the brink of death stole the show during a Cabinet minister's visit to the county. Health secretary Stephen Dorrell cut the first turf to kick-start the building of a new £5 million radiotherapy centre at Royal
BREWERS Thwaites has taken over three new pubs as part of an expansion drive. The Blackburn firm has bought pubs in Blackpool, Carlisle and Bradford and is looking at further opportunities in other areas. "This is part of our acquisition strategy and
IT has been a busy year for staff at Burnley-based Armabord. The firm, which manufactures melamine edging strip for furniture, has already picked up the prestigious Queen's Export Award to mark its achievements in overseas sales. And now the Heasandford
MATTHEW Le Tissier today declared that no amount of money could tempt him to join Blackburn Rovers. The national newspapers seem determined to bring the £10 million-rated England outcast to Ewood. Some reports even suggested Jack Walker was prepared to
FISH and chips twice and a tray of battered Mars bars please! Yes, you heard correctly. Bite-sized battered Mars bars are frying tonight at Chan's chippy in High Street, Rishton. Husband and wife David and Jade Ng added choccy bar chow to the menu about
NOW that Blackburn's shopping precinct is closed off at night, it is very difficult to walk across the town centre. The two possible routes from King William Street to the Boulevard are circuitous and hazardous. As the council is responsible for closing
TREASURY minister William Waldegrave was categorical in his denial today that money from the National Lottery would not be used to replace government spending. Yet, though it is pledged that the deed will not be done, it is clear that the idea of raiding
AND as well as eyeing the National Lottery lolly, Treasury officials are reportedly plotting to raid another pile of money, with plans to tax the whole of redundancy payments. At present, the first £30,000 of pay-outs to people who lose their jobs is
A HI-TECH firm has won up to £60,000 to help it develop its bright ideas. Claymore Systems Ltd of Blackburn is one of a handful of North West firms to receive help under the DTI's SMART scheme. The firm, based on the Whitebirk Industrial Estate, has been
CELTIC manager Tommy Burns could face a Scottish Football Association rap for his blistering attack on Blackburn Rovers target Billy McKinlay. Angry Burns branded McKinlay "ignorant" for turning down a massive 4-year-deal with the Bhoys at the weekend
BUOYANT Blackburn Hawks aim to hit the heights tonight and build on their best-ever start to an ice hockey season. Hawks travel to Solihull with Canadian coach Ryan Kummu ordering: "Keep up the good work." Kummu's glory hunters have lost only once in
