Jobs losses in textiles shake up A TEXTILE firm is axing 14 managerial jobs as part of a major shake up. J B Broadley of Rawtenstall said increasing competition from the Far East had forced it to introduce a restructuring at its Burnley Road factory where
WINNERS of a free draw organised by Blackburn College's Centre for European and Commercial Operations received their prizes at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Clayton-le-Moors. Cheques for £500, £300 and £200 were provided by Blackburn Bridge Multimedia as an
STAFF and governors at a Pendle school are celebrating after getting top marks from Ofsted inspectors. The inspection team found Coates Lane Primary School, Barnoldswick, is a very effective school which achieves high standards through very good teaching
PUPILS at Lammack Primary School, Blackburn, were all eggcited as judges chose the winners of the 2000 Design and Technology egg decorating competition. Jak Hargreaves, who designed a turtle and its eggs, was one of eight winners whose designs will be
DETECTIVES hunting a gunman who blasted teenager Adam Hayes are desperate to hear from a man who claims to have vital information. They want the informant to get back in touch with them after a suspect was released without charge following four days of
HUDDERSFIELD RES 2 BURNLEY RESERVES 1 A BRILLIANT performance from goalkeeper Craig Mawson wasn't enough to stop Burnley from slipping to a Pontins League Premier Division defeat at the McAlpine Stadium. Mawson made a string of fine stops against a strong
AN AVID Blackburn Rovers fan who left East Lancashire to start a new life in Australia has been electrocuted while fitting a factory alarm system. Stuart Wogden, 42, whose parents live at Bunker's Hill Close, Blackburn, was working on the roof of a handbag
HOSPITAL chiefs are considering prosecuting patients who threaten or abuse staff as part of a zero tolerance crackdown. Aggressive and threatening patients -- including the mentally ill -- and visitors are being sent letters warning them they may face
AS an Englishman and a nationalist, I get very angry when I hear Westminster politicians and members of the chattering classes warning about the dangers of English nationalism. They are trying to give the impression that our aim is to build a fascist-type
sign Temple CRICKET: Barnoldswick have signed South African Mark Temple as their professional for the coming season. Temple, whose nickname is "Bob", is a slow left arm bowler and middle order batsman, recommended by former pro Hilton Ackerman, who is
IN the past, this country, along with other pro-democratic countries, helped to bring the Soviet Union along the road to being a democratic state. Now we find that New Labour, under Generalissimo Blair, has decided that we must return to the position
IT is quite incorrect to give the impression that hundreds of asylum seekers are about to flock to Hyndburn in the near future (LET, March 23). There have been no meetings, no discussions and no plans have been formulated to send asylum seekers to Hyndburn
CHORLEY'S frustrating inconsistency was again evident as they slipped to an embarrassing defeat against an under strength Gretna team who snatched three priceless points in their bid to avoid relegation from the UniBond First Division. As an attacking
GREAT HARWOOD TOWN 0 TEN man Ramsbottom boosted their hopes of a top four finish in FNWTL Division Two with a one-goal win over local rivals Great Harwood Town. Town, in the bottom half of the table, faced a rampant Rams who had enjoyed a seven-goal mauling
fitness concern By ANDY WILSON ANDY Flintoff's fitness is still causing England concern, coach Duncan Fletcher admitted today. After a three days England camp at a Cheshire sports centre, Fletcher was generally pleased with the Lancashire star's progress
THE chemistry was right for six pupils from St Wilfrid's High School, Blackburn, when they achieved a third and highly commended placing in the finals of a regional young analysts competition. The two teams of sixth-formers successfully analysed a sample
BLOOD, sweat and tears have put Preston seven points clear at the top of Division Two -- and even manager David Moyes admits there are now "realistic hopes of promotion," writes DANY ROBSON. The blood was of goal scorer Michael Jackson who, after hooking
Yet while these repeated health alerts have done little to curb the mobile phones' explosion -- indeed, some 25 million people now have them -- it is, surely, time that the doubts about their safety are either upheld or dispelled. It is all very well
PARENTS studying for courses at the Enterprise Centre, in South West Burnley, have had their lives made easier with the opening of a creche on site. The Happy Faces creche was officially launched this week and caters for children from newborn babies to
Lest we forget the People's Princess A PLAQUE marking the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, will be officially unveiled this month -- to make certain her memory lives on in Burnley. A ceremony on April 26, two-and-a-half years after the death of the "
A CHARITY is asking local businessmen and industrialists to dig deep into their pockets to help it give a better service .... and at the same time save money and time. Drink dependency costs British business a staggering, estimated £2billion a year through
THE Mayoress of Burnley Pat Chadwick was today at the centre of a "dirty tricks" election row amid claims that a bogus Conservative candidate had been put up to run against her. Today Mrs Chadwick's Independent Group said it would lodge an official complaint
A FIRM is set to unveil a first as part of a £1.5 million investment that will bring new jobs to the area. Printoff Graphic Arts has invested in a new eight colour digital printing press -- the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. And the firm
A PETROL bomb was thrown at the front door of a Pendle church as worshippers held a bible study inside. Minister Dave Bullock saw the flames leap from the wooden doors of the Full Gospel Mission Church, Stanley Street, Brierfield, as he led the group.
TWO police officers were assaulted after being called to a house in Accrington where a man was being beaten with a baseball bat early today. They were called to the home in Nuttall Street Mews at 6.20am after reports of shouting and screaming and found
Pendle local election line-up... THE Liberal Democrats will not field candidates in a quarter of the seats up for grabs in Pendle in the May local elections. The poll will also see the return of Independent Peter Hartley, otherwise known as Green Pete
IN the hope of combating homelessness among ex-prisoners and reducing the likelihood of them returning to crime, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott plans to put these people at the front of the waiting list for council houses. Notwithstanding the fact
LUCKY-to-be-alive Morley Seddon has opened his eyes and spoken for the first time since his 20ft horror fall from a mill roof. The seven-year-old was was able to talk to his relieved family when medics took him off a ventilator yesterday. Morley, of London
THE distraught mother of a 12-year-old boy was at her son's hospital bedside today after he lost the sight in one eye in a horrific street attack last night. The local boy was found slumped and bleeding heavily from the head in Bury Road, Haslingden,
DANCE pupils are preparing to perform for an audience of thousands at a charity show at the Opera House, Manchester. Eight young dancers from the Dance and Performing Arts Centre, Eanam Wharf, have won places in the prestigious one-night show in aid of
Rossendale local election line-up... TORIES will be hoping for a repeat of last year's election successes as they go all out to win control of Rossendale Council. Last year the Conservatives started what they hoped was a revival trend, capturing four
GLEN Little's likely three-match ban could be offset by a comeback for Paul Weller following his return to training with the Clarets' first-team squad. Little is set to miss the games against Oxford, Gillingham and Millwall following his dismissal in
Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends (for people affected by breast cancer), Salvation Army room, St James Road, Barnoldswick, 7.30pm. West End Magic with Three's Company, Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, 7.30pm. Il Trovatore, Charter Theatre
A RIBBLE Valley school is furious after being branded "underachieving" -- even though its exam results are above national averages. Government education watchdog Ofsted classed St Michael and St John's RC School in Lowergate, Clitheroe, as an underachieving
THE new edict from the EU (Endlessly Useless) that dead pet animals be boiled in pressure cookers before burial (LET, March 29), doesn't surprise me at all. The barmy abound in Brussels! If this is to be the fate of dead animals, how long before human
IN response to your article about 'pressure cooking' dogs (LET March 29), I am totally disgusted and upset by the callous way the EU are telling us to dispose of a beloved pet. Do they have any idea of the distress and suffering that will be caused to
WHEN is this government going to help the pensioner? We waited 12 months for a £1 rise, which I think is an insult to those who have worked all their lives to get the state pension. Some fought for this country and this is the thanks they get in their
I AM pleased to hear that Hyndburn Council are not going down the same road as their Blackburn counterparts and making decisions behind closed doors (LET, March 29). It is surprising what a difference a change of direction makes. Since the Conservatives
BURY'S erratic season took a turn for the surrealistic at Cambridge where manager Andy Preece was reprimanded by police following his half time protests to the referee. By that time The Shakers were three goals down with strikes from Wanless, Benjamin
A Double salvo from veteran striker Stuart Farnell ensured Bacup bounced back in style following their recent mauling at the hands of Darwen. Manager Brent Peters' decision to change his formation proved to be a masterstroke as Borough cruised to a comprehensive
The Reebok chief is sweating on midfield duo Robbie Elliott and Claus Jensen and defenders Gudni Bergsson and Paul Ritchie. The foursome all experienced problems after Wanderers' FA Cup exit at the weekend and Allardyce will get the latest on them before
DETECTIVES were called in to probe a possible "Friday the 13th" computer virus at a Rossendale company. It was feared the Good Friday bug -- the first of its kind in Lancashire -- had been fed into the system at a bailiff's firm. But baffled detectives
must be given court back-up IT IS an abysmal reflection on how brutalised and selfish our society has become when our hospitals in East Lancashire are among the most violent spots in the community. Whereas ordinary decent people would understandably expect
A BUSINESSMAN has released letters of support for his controversial scheme to create a £6million leisure park and woodland on a green belt site in Burnley. Andrew Brown's plans for the 100-acre site at Crow Wood House Farm are being strongly opposed by
A COMPLAINT about an advert for computer giant Time has been rejected by watchdogs. Rival firm Tiny was one of the complainants against the advert promoting a 'buy one, get one free' offer advertised by the firm in the national press. Complainants argued
BARBECUE equipment manufacturer Rectella International hopes to be back in full production within three weeks despite a massive fire at its Burnley factory. More than 100 firefighters tackled the blaze in Bancroft Road on Monday afternoon. The town was
POLICE raids targeting handlers of stolen goods discovered an "Aladdin's cave" in the first two days of Operation Freedom in Burnley and Pendle. This first stage of the car crime operation is targeted at receivers of property stolen from vehicles. Operation
SLIMMERS are shedding weight and at the same time helping those still suffering in the aftermath of the horrific nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. Slimming World club members at the Centre Spot, Turf Moor, decided to clear their cupboards of banned goodies
GLEN Little's likely three-match ban could be offset by a comeback for Paul Weller following his return to training with the Clarets' first-team squad. Little is set to miss the games against Oxford, Gillingham and Millwall following his dismissal in
BLACKBURN Rovers are to say a thousand thank-yous to their loyal travelling supporters by taking them on a trip to the seaside before the end of the season. Rovers have promised to provide free return travel for up to 1,000 fans wishing to attend the
Burnley local election line-up... A FORMER mayor who four years ago saved the Conservatives from extinction on Burnley Council is fighting again to keep the blue flag flying. Coun Mrs Enid Tate, who first won a place on the council 24 years ago, has decided
A HYNDBURN historian has produced a new guide to one of the region's most industrial walkways. Canal historian and author Mike Clarke, 52, of Accrington, launched his guide 'The Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Hyndburn', at its half-way point in Church.
HUNDREDS of mourners packed a Hyndburn church to pay their respects to a popular young father who died following a house fire at his home. Around 300 mourners, many of them young people, attended a requiem Mass for Derek Bostock, 24, at St Charles' Catholic
A MAN has been cleared of raping a teenager he met outside a kebab shop. Mark Woodworth, 39, was found not guilty of two charges of rape, by a Burnley Crown Court jury, after a two-day trial. The defendant, of East Hill Street, Barnoldswick, and formerly
THREE East Lancashire entrepreneurs are preparing to do battle against the best in the North West. Dawrulmulk Patel and Hasmat Ali Munchi, of Accrington, and Donna Louise Hallerton, of Blackburn, are among the regional finalists in the Shell Live Wire
A PETROL bomb was thrown at the front door of a Pendle church as worshippers held a bible study inside. Minister Dave Bullock saw the flames leap from the wooden doors of the Full Gospel Mission Church, Stanley Street, Brierfield, as he led the group.
I AM not surprised that the Scottish Executive is reported to be relieved that the Electoral Reform Society has declined to carry out a £1million referendum on behalf of bus company tycoon Brian Souter of all 3.9 million voters north of the border on
lKEEP your nose out of Zimbabwe's affairs, president Robert Mugabe tells Britain as attacks on anti-government demonstrators in his country by war veterans wielding axes and steel bars are condemned by us as 'thuggery orchestrated from on high.' Yes,
VANDALS and irresponsible dog owners have forced young cricketers to find a new place to play. Ian Cordingley of Darwen Cricket Club is so concerned with damage caused to the cricket square at Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen, that he stopped two junior sides
