WORRIED residents are calling on the town hall to block moves to build a mosque and a religious school in a former mill. A petition with almost 160 signatures has been handed to councillors calling for the application to be thrown out. The plan is to
Monday, September 20, 1999 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. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The
DIAMOND couple Harry and Ivy Giles will celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss tomorrow. The Blackburn couple were married on September 19, 1939, at St John's Church. They met when Ivy moved from Preston to Blackburn when she was 15. Mr Giles said: "Ivy was
Tuesday, September 21, 1999 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. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros,
A BID to stop a former town hall being turned into a pub was defeated after councillors were warned they could face being surcharged. West Craven councillor David Whipp's motion to withdraw the "for sale" notice on Barnoldswick Town Hall and draw up a
CUTS in police funding have been slammed by a Conservative councillor in the wake of a high-profile report into racist attacks. Coun John Williams has made fresh calls for a safety warden scheme to be introduced after the publication of the Macpherson
ANDY Cooke was hoping to be watching his last game for some time at Turf Moor this afternoon before returing to the fray for Burnley's trip to Bristol City next Saturday. Cooke was ruled out of today's visit of Colchester United but kicked a ball in training
A TEENAGER terrified a fellow probation hostel resident by shooting an 18 inch flame under his bedroom door. Burnley Crown Court heard how homeless Christopher Ingham's victim, Glen Banks, had a number of difficulties and would have been "scared stiff
PASSENGERS were put at risk by an East Lancashire bus company which used unsafe vehicles despite repeated warnings from transport chiefs, it was revealed today. East Lancashire Motor Services, which operates services throughout the region, had its licence
OUT of favour Blackburn Rovers full back Gary Croft is set to sign for table-topping Ipswich. A deal worth around £800,000 depending on appearances has been agreed and Croft is set to complete his medicals on Monday. The arrival of Simon Grayson and Steve
A PARISH council is considering a controversial plan to turn a village green into a car park. Whalley residents turned out in force at a meeting to discuss car parking problems in the centre of the village. The matter was top of the agenda at the meeting
THE Sherborne Trophy U13s competition was held at Salesbury Cricket Club. The competition was for invited teams of U13s from Nottingham, Harrogate and Burley in Wharfedale, as well as Salesbury. Played as a round robin, each team played three matches.
PADDY McKeown has pledged to keep battling for his big breakthrough with Lancashire despite a frustrating 1999. The 23-year-old from Crosby has been Lancashire's leading second team run getter with 837 at an average of 39, but has not had a sniff of the
A MASSIVE shake-up of local government in East Lancashire could be on the cards. The Local Government Commission for England has announced reviews in Ribble Valley, Hyndburn, Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. Local people and interested organisations are
MARCO the mynah bird had his beloved owner in a flap when he flew up the chimney and wouldn't come down. Mischief-making Marco has got into all sorts of scrapes since Jacqui Douglas took him under her wing three months ago. He once swallowed a cigarette
NORTH West indie wackos Half Man Half Biscuit are back with a typically surreal new single. Over a toasted cheese supper, singer Nigel Blackwell tells JAMES SCANLON why he shunned fame in the 1980s and why he hates the elitist aspects of the music business
GORKY'S ZYGOTIC MYNCI: Spanish Dance Troupe (Mantra) - The Welsh weirdos return with a refreshingly original piece of pop. The softly-sung surreal vocal rides a delicate violin part which sounds much like The Cure's classic ballad The Catch. From there
BOOMING firms in Pendle who want to create more than 1,000 new jobs are being held back by a shortage of industrial land, it was revealed today. Companies are crying out for space to expand and could leave the area unless Pendle Council can satisfy their
Sunday, September 19, 1999 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: Karims Pharmacy, 140 Mosley Street; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. Accrington:
PASSENGERS were put at risk by an East Lancashire bus company which used unsafe vehicles despite repeated warnings from transport chiefs, it was revealed today. East Lancashire Motor Services, which operates services throughout the region, had its licence
Thursday, September 23, 1999 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: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre
DEREK Wildeman took advantage of an early morning doorstep delivery of fresh milk. But Blackburn magistrates heard that Wildeman took three gallons from outside a shop after the milkman had delivered but before the shop opened. Wildeman, 28, of Whitendale
Wednesay, September 22, 1999 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. To 7pm:
WORK on a new mental health unit which could revolutionise the treatment of severely-ill patients looks set to get the go-ahead. The purpose built £6.5 million unit at Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, is part of a major upheaval in the treatment of people
Friday, September 24, 1999 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. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy
ROSSENDALE could lose two of its planned art projects as part of the £2.3 million Irwell Sculpture Trail because of a cash shortfall. The Valley was due to get eight further sculpture projects as part of the ground-breaking trail, which stretches from
TALENTED teenager Ashley Miller will entertain theatregoers in the heart of London's West End, after being chosen from hundreds of hopefuls to appear in a prestigious dance production. The 14-year-old, who attends Blackburn Dance and Performing Arts Centre
RESTAURANT and take-away owners from Rossendale are invited to update their food hygiene skills by signing up for courses. These run over three weeks from this month to October and give participants a chance to earn a national certificate in basic food
A COMMUNITY known as Klondyke, which struck gold in a competition to find Lancashire's best kept rural features, is one of Pendle's best kept secrets. The collection of three rows of terraced houses on the country road between Salterforth and Earby won
SUFFERERS of a rare condition dubbed the 'rag doll illness' got together in Lancashire to raise money and awareness. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a neurological condition which affects everyday muscles, making the most simple of tasks difficult. More than
TWO Rovers players have made into the top 10 rankings for their position based on average Opta Index Scores since the start of the season. Opta, the official statitician of the Nationwide League, have ranked John Filan ninth among the First Division's
BURNLEY are to look again at the players' kit sponsorship scheme they have scrapped this season. The existing system whereby companies and individuals sponsored the players was not making any money once the costs of printing the details in the match-day
Duathlon, Witton Country Park, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, 10.45am. Autumn Fair, Linden House Nursing Home, Delph Lane, Blackburn, 2pm. Huncoat Residents Association Annual Car Treasure Hunt, meet Griffins Head car park, Burnley Road, Huncoat, 11am.
A COUNCIL is to hold urgent discussions to tackle the problem of dog owners letting their animals foul public land. Ribble Valley Council's community committee heard that new laws in 1996 clamping down on dog-fouling had gone some way to solving the problem
LANCASHIRE were on the brink of clinching runners up spot in the championship today. With the CGU National League already sewn up, it adds up to a successful captaincy debut for John Crawley. At the start of the season Crawley said he saw no reason why
BUDDING motorsport competitors can start their career even earlier thanks to a lowering of age limits by the sport's governing body. The RAC Motor Sports Association have introduced the following new rules in a bid to encourage more young people to participate
STOCK car racing's biggest meeting of the year, the World Final, traditionally closes with a spectacular firework display. But the sparks are likely to fly well before the end of the night as 32 top drivers battle it out for the sport's highest prize.
THE national finals of the All England Handicap championship event will be held on the lawns at the Pendle Croquet Club this weekend. To have been selected from all other croquet clubs as the venue for these national finals is acknowledgement by the Croquet
NEIL Simpson is the talk of British rallying this week following his sensational performance on the Manx International Rally. The 27-year-old Colne driver stunned his petrol-powered rivals by finishing second overall in his Volkswagen Golf TDi. The result
SO MUCH happened last weekend in the world of match fishing, of interest to all local coarse anglers, it is difficult to decide where to start. I suppose the fact that England has yet again - in the form of Bob Nudd -provided the world champion, should
A FORMER businessman has been ordered to reveal details of his finances by a judge. Mark Clarkson had been due to appear at Blackburn County Court for a public examination following the bankruptcy order made against him in May. But a letter was sent from
A PERVERT who "wrecked" five little girls' lives has been jailed for six-and-a-half years. Burnley Crown Court heard that Derek Jaques, 53, systematically abused his victims over almost 20 years. Judge Raymond Bennett said the girls, aged mostly between
TELEVISION-MAD grandma June Knight is thinking of a career in television after 13 appearances on the small screen. Each time she is accused by her sons Clive, 24, and Mick, 21, of being an interfering mum. But she claims she is just protecting them. When
MP Greg Pope found himself treading extra carefully - but it had nothing to do with his political career! The MP peeled off his shoes and socks to try out some of the latest equipment unveiled at the launch of at Accrington Victoria Hospital's Gait Analysis
INDIE rockers Pigeon Smith are hoping to build on their six hometown performances at the Colne Rhythm and Blues Festival when they play the town's North Valley Hotel on Friday. The band, whose average age is just 16, is led by singer and guitarist Lee
SINCE graduating from London College of Fashion, Matthew Nelson who once fronted Colne's Milltown Brothers has found a new career in film making. Now working in the capital with The Mob Film Company, Matthew believes that a blend of skills from his new
PROBATION bosses have welcomed an East Lancashire MP's call for a review of government policy which allows dangerous sex offenders to live in bail hostels. Hyndburn MP Greg Pope has held talks with Home Secretary Jack Straw to express concern over the
SPEAKERS in Burnley and Pendle have a new man at the helm - Ron Bolton. Mr Bolton took over the chain of office for Burnley and Pendle Speakers Club from Joe Hargreaves and in his inaugural speech at Brierfield Town Hall, he spoke of his delight at accepting
A LIST of potential housing sites in Pendle, many of them controversial, will go before councillors. Residents' groups opposed to the developments are expected to pack the council chamber at Nelson Town Hall on Tuesday to hear what is expected to be a
POLICE today warned the public to be on their guard after they revealed that a masked sex pest who preys on women at an East Lancashire beauty spot had struck again. Visitors to Entwistle Reservoir, near Darwen, have been urged to be vigilant after police
