AN exhibition in honour of local naturalist and broadcaster Eric Halsall has been put on display at a library in his name. The Eric Halsall Library will be official opened at the Natural History Centre, Towneley Hall, Burnley, on Friday, March 6, by Philip
THE matron of a nursing clinic which cares for people with Alzheimer's Disease has been suspended pending investigations into patient care. Jackie Floyd, 40, was suspended on full pay ten days ago from Springfield Clinic, Preston New Road, Blackburn.
A TAXI driver was beaten and his cab vandalised in an unprovoked attack by passengers. Zulkarnin Zaman, 25, of Audley, Blackburn, is now too terrified to return to work at DMC Taxis. The incident happened after the father-of-two picked up a middle-aged
CRICKETER turned model Justin Manville is bowling a new maiden over... Hollyoaks stunner actress Davinia Murphy. Justin's dad David has revealed that his son, a former Yorkshire cricketer, is holidaying in Switzerland with Davinia, who split from Manchester
A DARWEN vicar has paid tribute to the caring life and work of a parishioner and friend who was stabbed to death. The Rev John Faraday was speaking yesterday afternoon at the funeral of Mrs Eileen Thomas at St James Church, Over Darwen. The 52-year-old
THE antiques world's 'Nelson Know-all' is inviting members of his own club "back home" for the weekend. Eric Knowles, born in the town, is the resident expert on the popular BBC show Going for a Song. Now the man often referred to by chairman Michael
EX-PRISONER of war Arthur Titherington has struck another blow in the battle to get compensation from the Japanese. Arthur, 76, who spent his childhood in Darwen, was one of thousands who suffered starvation, sickness and violence in the Second World
A VICTIM of a "masonic conspiracy" which sparked Jack Straw's assault on the secret society today called for the Lancashire police officers and other lodge members who were involved to be unmasked. Mr Sidney Callis said the United Grand Lodge of England
LANCASHIRE Hawks bring the curtain down on their scheduled league season tonight, hoping to avoid taking hold of ice hockey's wooden spoon. And they tackle fellow strugglers Murrayfield Royals at the Arena (face off 6pm) in the knowledge that the losers
HUNDREDS of rush hour commuters were delayed when youths tampered with rail tracks and then stoned the official sent to fix the damage. A gang of youths used a brick to jam a point on the track at Darwen railway station at 4.30pm yesterday. But when a
PULSE - music and more, with Simon Donohue MATT Nelson of the Milltown Brothers has guested on what might be the debut single for musical collaborative The Bond. The Pendle popster, whose parents live in Fence, sang on the track Twist And Turn, which
WORKERS at a Blackburn carpet factory have been warned that some staff may have to go on short-time as a result of a fall-off in orders. However, management believe that redundancies can be avoided at Cavalier Carpets' Bank Top Mill in Dixon Street. The
COMPUTER buff and Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has called for more technology in rural public libraries. The self-confessed 'computer nerd' is warning that an information technology sub-class will be created in countryside areas if the government doesn't
THE efforts of the youth team this season deserved better reward than yet another away draw in the FA Youth Cup. But, after beating Manchester United in a replay, West Ham and now QPR, the youngsters should not be short on confidence as they face Chelsea
NEIL Moore could complete a remarkable rags to riches story by leading Burnley out at Wembley in the final of the Auto Windscreens Shield. Moore was in danger of ending up on the soccer scrapheap after a promising start to his career appeared to be fizzling
ROY Hodgson has shown the disciplinary system the red card - describing the present format, introduced this season, as "ridiculous". The Blackburn Rovers boss, set to lose the services of Patrick Valery for two matches from next Wednesday, wants to see
A LANDLORD has claimed that his trade could be damaged by litter bugs dumping rubbish on land near his pub. Craig Cotton is backing a campaign by residents to clean up the eyesore at the back of the Lidgett Hotel, Great Harwood. He fears residents' claims
WATER bosses could soon be forced to remove 1,300 smart card water meters from North West homes after losing a High Court legal battle. Lancashire County Council, supported by local councils throughout the county, yesterday won its battle against the
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is looking for two special people to help celebrate its new unitary status. Residents of the borough are invited to nominate people who they think deserve to join in the celebrations in a special way. Nominees in the young
BURNLEY are reaping the rewards of a successful run in the Auto Windscreens Shield and could bank up to half a million pounds if they reach the final at Wembly. Their opening game against Notts County will have produced negligible receipts from a gate
Kevin Henderson thought his dreams of professional football were over until Chris Waddle gave the Morpeth Town striker a chance this season. PETE OLIVER heard how the former bank worker is aiming to cash in ONE senior goal for Burnley might lead most
