WITH reference to your story (LET, November 8) about the refuse collections and the wheelie bins, I know it must be difficult at times, but these lads do a great job and we appreciate them more than they realise. I couldn't help having a little chuckle
THE small river winds its way, down from the hills, and through the town, disappearing underground by the new supermarket. The town itself, once a busy and thriving place, still has a pleasant, long, high street which, besides the market hall, is home
OVER the years, I have become convinced that the standard of motorway driving is declining. Given the fact that the Minister of Transport himself puts the number of people who undergo post test motorway tuition at between four to six per cent, what else
I LEARNED with deep sorrow of the death of Mr Edgar Pickering (LET, November 8). Edgar had been a prominent Blackburnian for many years. He was the last surviving member of a group of three entrepreneurs who helped to save the industrial future of Blackburn
TRAVEL giant Airtours today issued a public denial today after weekend reports that it is setting out to land a £2billion buyer. The denial came 24 hours before the Helmshore-based company, which employs about 1100 people, is expected to reveal a 33 per
Leigh RMI 0, Millwall 3 THE FA Cup game that will always be remembered as the RMI home tie that never was ended at 3pm with RMI's travelling support being given a New Den standing ovation by Millwall supporters. It hadn't the giant-killing that many a
TWO Burnley police officers have received formal recognition for their community work. Sgt Jim Masterman and PC Nigel Lund were nominated for the George Herbert Redman Award scheme by their operations manager Supt Gary Stephenson for their hard work in
A MAN sent a woman an obscene picture to upset her and penned a threatening letter to frighten her, a court heard. Burnley Magistrates heard how Mark Hunt, 26, told police he would not have followed any of his threats through but the letter had been to
SIX bags recovered from a vehicle which sparked off a motorway terrorist alert contained flour it was revealed today. Forensic examination is still being made of the powder, which may have been intended for use in 'cutting' drugs or in connection with
A FORMER Burnley footballer who had a plastics factory where a worker was killed in a shredding machine has been declared bankrupt. Creditors will look into the finances of David Holt, 48, formerly of Littlemoor Road, Clitheroe, at Blackburn County Court
AS Blackburn Rovers celebrate their 125th anniversary, from a clear-out by retired Blackburn businessman David Kenyon comes a remarkable souvenir of one of the club's greatest triumphs -- their 1928 FA Cup win over Huddersfield Town. It is the menu card
A TELEPHONE box which was blown to bits when youngsters lit a powerful firework inside it has been wrecked again, just days after being repaired. BT is now warning the youngsters behind the latest attack on the 'phone box, in Dill Hall Lane, Church, Accrington
EAST Lancashire's lone Tory MP Nigel Evans has been put in charge of his party's general election campaign in Wales. The Ribble Valley MP is already a constitutional spokesman responsible for Welsh affairs and a vice chairman of the Conservatives. But
A FLOOD defence system for one of East Lancashire's worst hit areas is to be reviewed ready for future emergencies. Floods in the Ribble Valley within the last few weeks cost the council just over £9,000 -- that included the provision of sandbags, time
IAN MOORE today became Burnley's first £1 million signing to end Steve Davis's near two-year reign as the Clarets record signing. Burnley paid Luton Town £800,000 for Davis in December, 1998 as his return to Turf Moor more than doubled the previous highest
MILLION pound man Ian Moore today completed his dream move to Turf Moor. The Stockport County striker agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with Burnley to become the club's record £1 million signing. He rejected a move to Norwich City just 24 hours earlier
Division One: Birmingham City 3 Burnley 2 - Pete Oliver's match verdict STAN Ternent may have smashed Burnley's transfer record to sign Stockport County striker Ian Moore but he insisted that he won't expect his million-pound man and his new striking
MILLION-pound man Ian Moore today completed his dream move to Turf Moor. The Stockport County striker agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with Burnley to become the club's record £1 million signing. He rejected a move to Norwich City and had also interested
AXED Aussie international John Filan today admitted he was considering his future at Ewood after being dropped by Blackburn boss Graeme Souness at the weekend. The former Coventry stopper was furious after being overlooked in favour of American international
MILLION pound man Ian Moore today completed his dream move to Turf Moor. The Stockport County striker agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with Burnley to become the club's record £1 million signing. He rejected a move to Norwich City just 24 hours earlier
LAW firm Forbes has appointed Duncan Nightingale, above, as an associate based at its Cannon Street, Accrington, office. Duncan attended Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire, before emigrating to South Africa for two years. His travels took him to Malawi
DEMAND for places on a seminar looking at changes to an internationally recognised quality standard has been so high that organisers are having to hold an extra session. The free events will be held at Northern Technologies, Nelson, on November 24. They
ENTERPRISING small business owners were given advice on how to get off to a flying start during a seminar in Burnley. The Start Right seminar, which was hosted by Barclays Bank small business team and the Consortium of East Lancashire Enterprise Agencies
SIMON Jersey, one of Europe's leading designers and suppliers of clothes for business, has won a top award recognising its commitment to excellence. The accolade was presented at the North West Excellence Awards 2000, known as the "Oscars" of the region's
JANINE Gallagher was seen by a police officer as she drove the wrong way out of a one-way street in the early hours of the morning. Blackburn magistrates heard that when she was subsequently breathalysed Gallagher was found to be more than three times
BLACKBURN ROVERS manager Graeme Souness and football stars Matt Jansen and David Dunn gave Blackburn something to shout about as they flicked the switch on the town's Christmas lights. Despite the driving rain, hundreds of people turned up for the big
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker Gary Williams will join the Unibond League representative squad for the game against an FA XI at Lancaster City tonight. The squad, which includes the likes of former Burnley manager Chris Waddle and Altrincham boss Mark Ward
GREAT Harwood Town's home match against Atherton Collieries in the NWCL Division One tonight has been postponed because Atherton are involved in a cup match. Town's league clash against Fleetwood Freeport on Saturday was also called off because the Showground
Squires Gate 2 Colne 1 COLNE's recent revival came a cropper at the seaside in a NWCL Division Two game which hinged on the sending off of centre half and captain Gary Dalton. Dalton was given the red card on the half hour with the game locked at 0-0
Division One: Norwich City 0 Bolton Wanderers 2 MICHAEL Ricketts is proving to be the bargain-buy of the season for Bolton -- and anywhere else for that matter. The £250,000 signing from Walsall took his season's goals tally to a round dozen as Bolton
FA Cup 1st round: Bury 1 Northwich Victoria 1 NORWEGIAN billionaire Atle Brynstad could be lining up a move for cash-strapped Bury. The Cunard shipping magnate rang Shakers chairman Terry Robinson on Friday night to ask if he could bring a party of family
PADIHAM boss Graham Howarth picked up his manager of the month award and then watched his side come from 2-0 down to topple league leaders Stone Dominoes at the Arbories. The manager of the month award -- usually the kiss of death for any football manager
Blackburn and District Stamp Club, Feilden Room, Blackburn Central Library, 7.30pm. Friends in Bereavement, Day Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, 7pm. Blackburn Fellowship for the Hard of Hearing, Ardley Centre, Bent Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm. "Out
TIT may seem a paradox that a government initiative to give schools more cash threatens the jobs of some 130 special needs teachers across Lancashire -- more than halving their numbers -- but fears among unions and heads that children may suffer could
A FORMER Burnley footballer who had a plastic factory where a worker was killed in a shredding machine has been declared bankrupt. Creditors will look into the finances of David Holt, 48, formerly of Littlemoor Road, Clitheroe, at Blackburn County Court
SOUTHAMPTON boss Glenn Hoddle is eyeing up a move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Jason McAteer, writes ANDY NEILD. As I understand it, Hoddle is keen on taking the Republic of Ireland international to the Dell in a deal worth around £1.5 million. But
AXED Aussie international John Filan today admitted he was considering his future at Ewood after being dropped by Blackburn boss Graeme Souness at the weekend. The former Coventry stopper was furious after being overlooked in favour of American international
Division One: Blackburn Rovers 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - Andy Neild's match verdict ALMOST 125 years ago to the day, a local lad named Bertwistle was the toast of the town after bagging the first ever goal in Blackburn Rovers' rich and colourful history
A SPECIAL service to remember the victims and families of those killed or injured in road accidents was held at a Pendle church. The RoadPeace service of remembrance at St John's Church, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, yesterday was attended by family and friends
A SELF-styled accountant who spent £15,000 meant to be used to bail out a struggling pub on himself has been jailed for a year. Burnley Crown Court heard how father-of-three David Stewart, 48, seemed to have all the answers when he was taken on as financial
MORE than 200 pupils were sent home after vandals wrecked the power supply to their school. Staff at St James Primary School, Darwen, arrived at work to find there was no lighting or heating after vandals smashed all the electrical fuses.
A MASSIVE murder hunt was launched after the battered body of a pensioner was found at his sheltered bungalow. Mr Leslie Jackson, 70, of Sussex Drive, Blackburn, a well known horse dealer, was discovered in a pool of blood by a warden just feet away from
BIRMINGHAM City boss Trevor Francis claimed that his promotion-chasing side deserved to win their top-six clash with Burnley by more than one goal. The Blues twice enjoyed a two-goal margin only to be pegged back on each occasion by the Clarets. Even
CHARTERED accountants HLB Kidsons, which has an office in Blackburn, has won an industry accolade. The company was named Medium Firm of the Year in the Accountancy Age Awards for Excellence. The awards are the only ones that recognise excellence across
A NORWEGIAN billionaire flew to Bury's Gigg Lane in his private jet on Saturday to start talks about buying the club. Atle Brynestad, who also owns Molde FC, apparently contacted Shakers chairman Terry Robinson "out of the blue" on Friday afternoon to
TRAVEL giant Airtours today issued a public denial today after weekend reports that it is setting out to land a £2billion buyer. The denial came 24 hours before the Helmshore-based company, which employs about 1100 people, is expected to reveal a 33 per
A MAN suffered serious spinal injuries when he fell from a roof while fitting a satellite dish at a video shop in Whalley Range, Blackburn. Mohammed Khalid was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary after being treated by paramedics at the scene and later
A COUNCIL has set up a group to look at ways the authority can improve working conditions for its employees who have families to look after. The rapid response task group will look in detail at Blackburn with Darwen council's employment policies and talk
A SERVICE station on the M65 -- and the creation of more than 100 jobs -- came a step closer today as a deal was announced for the sale of site. Forty acres of land have been bought at junction four of the motorway, on the border between Blackburn and
A QUICK thinking petrol station attendant has spoken for the first time about how he averted a potential disaster. Iqbal Patel was working his last night at Blackburn Service Station, in King Street, Blackburn, when a man walked into the shop and bought
Rossendale 3 Woodley Sports 1 ROSSENDALE maintained their impressive form and recorded their 10th win in a 12-match unbeaten run in the NWCL Division One. Keeper Mark Andrews played his part pulling off some excellent saves from a plucky Woodley outfit
Chorley 0 Stocksbridge PS1 A HEARTBREAKING last-minute goal sank Chorley after a desperate battle to hold onto a point with ten men in the UniBond First Division. Midfielder Peter Smyth felt more sinned against than sinner when sent off for retaliating
Clitheroe 3 Skelmersdale 1 POACHER Lee Cryer has scored 10 times for championship-chasing Clitheroe this season -- not one of them from outside the box! Cryer was on the mark again as Clitheroe recorded their 10th North West Counties Division One win
Division One: Watford 2 Preston North End 3 MARK Rankine knows the Division One table isn't telling lies -- and Preston deserve to be up there among the early pacesetters. The midfielder headed home his fourth goal of the season in the defeat of promotion
A WHITEFIELD widow has succeeded in her campaign to get hospital bosses to review their "do not resuscitate" (DNR) guidelines. North Manchester General Hospital chiefs have told Mrs Pat Pilling that they are producing a new policy and working practices
