Lancashire Evening Telegraph Carol Service, Blackburn Cathedral, 7.30pm. Guided Walk, Barlow Institute, 1pm. "Pinocchio," Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, 7.30pm. Haslingden Writers, Public Hall, Regent Street, Haslingden, 7.30pm. "Jack and the beanstalk
I MUST congratulate all concerned with the excellent organisation of the travel arrangements and security for the Burnley v Rovers game. The local police often come in for criticism, but their handling of the event was first class, despite the obvious
Down by the Riverside with Phil Lloyd AS Stan Ternent rightly observed before the game, it was only about three points. All the heat, all the hype, all the vitriol, ultimately came down to a little adjustment in the League tables and Rovers resuming their
GRAEME Souness has targeted Turkish star Tugay Kerimoglu as the final piece in his promotion jigsaw. But the Ewood chief's hopes of landing the Rangers midfielder look set to be scuppered by work permit problems. Souness had an agreement in place with
BURNLEY supporter Richard Brelsford thought he would never see his wallet again after losing it inside Turf Moor. But Richard and his wallet have now been re-united after it was handed in by an honest fan. His sister Karen Dunbar of Loveclough who went
A CRICKET loving Burnley councillor's bid to congratulate England for beating Pakistan has been stumped after the town's mayor claimed he had used offensive remarks. Mayor Rafique Malik (left) today refused to allow councillors to discuss a motion bowled
AN ex-convict who attacked a man in a benefits office and then robbed another while on bail, has been sent to jail for a total of seven years. Burnley Crown Court heard how James Doherty, 39, assaulted his second victim, "loner" Raymond Lowry, before
YOBS convicted of football-related violence following the East Lancashire derby will be banned from Turf Moor for life, Burnley officials have insisted. The club issued a statement after so-called supporters went on the rampage, causing thousands of pounds
A 33-YEAR-OLD man who had sex with a 13-year-old girl is awaiting sentence after a judge adjourned his case to hear more from medics. Burnley Crown Court heard how Anthony Stock, was "mentally impaired" and Judge Raymond Bennett said he wanted an assessment
THE officer leading the hunt for a brutal gunman who blasted a businessman in both legs says he is disappointed at the poor public response for information. Det Supt Ian Jones is heading the investigation into the attack on Mohammed Anwar Chaudhry who
PENSIONER Harold Walmsley caused a six-car pile up, demolished a set of railings and came within inches of hitting a pedestrain -- before stepping out of his car unscathed. The 89-year-old motorist, of Alder Bank, Blackburn, caused chaos and left other
WORKERS from a doomed Accrington factory marked the end of an era with a special party on Friday night. More than a fortnight after Leoni finally shuts its Pickup Street, Accrington, site, workers gathered at the nearby Springhill Working Mens Club to
A FORMER councillor who has prompted a £70,000 investigation after making corruption and malpractice claims against officers and fellow councillors today said he would put his 'evidence' on the internet. Adrian Shurmer has branded the investigation by
THE world's best-known non-league football club has joined the battle to prevent a team from dropping out of the Football League -- just like they did 38 years ago. For Accrington Stanley Football Club, the prospect of witnessing nearby Bury Football
CLITHEROE Mayor Alan Yearing played Father Christmas for a day to bring some festive cheer to the town's pensioners. Coun Yearing handed out Christmas parcels to residents of St Anne's Court sheltered housing scheme at Low Moor. The parcel hand-out was
THE inventor of a revolutionary washing machine is raising £3.1million to help launch it in Europe. Ex-Blackburn St Mary's College pupil Martin Myerscough's company is planning to launch the machine -- called Titan early next year. Monotub Industries,
Cummings and Goings with Steven Cummings RECOVERED yet? No, neither have I. I've tried everything from drinking to denial and all points in between, but to no avail. This really, really hurt. You wait 17 long years for Burnley versus Blackburn Rovers
A BURNLEY pub has reopened with plans to brew its own beer. The Nelson pub, in Trafalgar Steet, opened its doors to the public under the new name of 'The Ministry of Ales'. Pub bosses announced plans they would be brewing their own beer in the very near
REVELLERS can party in style after the opening of Blackburn's first 2am bar. At a cost of £200,000 and built on the former site of Riding's Insurance, Moist Bar, in Northgate, is the latest addition to the town's growing number of pubs and clubs. The
DRINKERS are in with a chance of winning £100 for telling their funniest joke. In a bid to rid our Christmas crackers of the same old jokes, Whitbread has launched a jokes hotline so that customers can tell the funniest gags they know. The brewery is
CHRISTMAS came early for Joyce Neal after she was given a new kitchen by brewery giant Thwaites. Joyce, who is resident at Richardson House, run by the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, can now live a more independent life after the donation by
IT will soon cost people 20p to spend a penny in the borough's new automatic public toilets. Councillors have formally approved the charge for using the new conveniences which will be built at several locations. The toilets themselves will cost the council
A 31-YEAR-OLD man was found dead in his fume-filled car in Prestwich at the weekend. The body of Mr Wayne Bamford was discovered in the vehicle at Old Hall Lane on Sunday (Dec 17). Police said an attachment led from the exhaust pipe into the vehicle.
A PRESTWICH prison officer is fighting for her life after the van she was driving smashed into a motorway bridge. Debbie French, of Hope Park Road is in a critical condition in the Royal Preston Hospital following the crash on the M6 at Shevington on
THE borough's Polish community were made to feel at home when they enjoyed a traditional East European Christmas party. Held at the recently established Polish Social Centre on Back East Street, Bury, guests included the town's First Citizen, Coun Bill
A 47-YEAR-OLD Prestwich woman sustained serious leg injuries in a weekend hit-and-run accident. She and her husband were hit by a car which mounted a footpath and made off without stopping. Police are now anxious to talk to another motorist who blasted
A TAXI driver was sprayed in the face with a noxious substance during an attempted robbery. But the two males and three females that tried to steal a money bag from his taxi fled empty-handed. The incident happened in Bolton Road, Radcliffe, when the
PRESTWICH councillor Paul Nesbit is set to don the chains of office and become the next Mayor of Bury. The Labour man has served on Bury Council for eight years, representing Sedgley ward and is chairman of Prestwich area board. And he plans to make it
GRAEME Souness has targeted Turkish star Tugay Kerimoglu as the final piece in his promotion jigsaw. But the Ewood chief's hopes of landing the Rangers midfielder look set to be scuppered by work permit problems. Souness had an agreement in place with
THE search has begun for the best of Britain's franchise businesses in a national awards scheme. The British Franchise Association's (BFA) tenth official awards competition has been launched to find the country's leading franchise firm. This year franchisors
BURY have a great chance of progressing in the LDV Vans Trophy competition after they were paired with Third Division Kidderminster Harriers. The Midlands side, managed by former Liverpool star Jan Molby, are in their first season in the Nationwide League
A POLICE frogman swapped his diver's mask for a cycling helmet to get on his bike for charity. PC Greg Plummer, who works at Lancashire Police headquarters in Hutton, completed a gruelling journey from Lands End to John O'Groats in just over eight days
A MAN who was the 'fixer' behind a multi-million pound amphetamine 'pill-making' production line has been jailed for five and a half years after an investigation which led officers as far afield as China. Mohammed Arshad Khatana, 39, was the final defendant
A DISUSED mill has been branded a fire death trap waiting to claim a young victim. Firefighters had to search the empty mill on Albert Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn, to check nobody was inside as smoke poured out of every window, and three crews fought
THE police and officials in charge of the ticketing policy for the Burnley v Rovers derby games made it impossible for people without season tickets to obtain tickets. Sky TV chose the game above the Sheffield derby as it was billed as one of the most
HAVING just read the Stephen Cummings article in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, I am now of the opinion that his envy and jealousy of Blackburn Rovers knows no bounds. There are quite a number of observations I find very diffi cult to understand. He
PRESTON have upped the bid for Millwall's Neil Harris as they strive to solve their striker crisis. North End failed with a bid of £2m for the 13 goal hot shot ten days ago but are thought to have returned with a record £2.5m offer. This would smash North
Fleetwood 3 Gt Harwood 0 GREAT Harwood manager Denis Underwood must be glad to see the back of Fleetwood Freeport. The two sides have met twice in the last week -- and Fleetwood have put nine goals past Underwood's side. They defeated Harwood 6-0 last
DEEP as this disappointment inevitably is that Blackburn has once again failed in its to become a city, the decision should also trigger a positive response -- to ensure that city status is won for the borough next time when, to mark her golden jubilee
I SEE that the Executive members of Blackburn with Darwen Council have decided to demolish the building 103 Preston New Road, Blackburn (LET, December 7). As a local historian, I am sad about this, as it is not just any old building -- it is part of Blackburn's
A COUNCILLOR was telling me the other day that we were lucky to be living in a democracy, but, judging by the actions of Blackburn Council over the past few years, somehow I don't think I am. First, we have unitary status forced on us, with no public
IN response to James Saul (Letters, December 12) apparently taking offences at valid comments I made previously regarding the driving of senior citizens, he has obviously not read my letter properly because I did acknowledge the fact that there are safe
WALT Meadows, that renowned political and economic expert and worshipper at the altar of Thatcher and her ilk, now admits (Letters, December 11) that we haven't got the highest tax burden in Europe. But we do, according to him, have the worst tax burden
A CRICKET loving Burnley councillor's bid to congratulate England for beating Pakistan has been stumped after the town's mayor claimed he had used offensive remarks. Mayor Rafique Malik (left) today refused to allow councillors to discuss a motion bowled
A TEENAGER who received a national bravery award for his battle against kidney failure is facing a third life-saving operation. Faizan Awan, 14, of Leamington Road, Blackburn, faces Christmas in Pendlebury children's hospital after his body began to reject
FORMER Ewood transfer target Lucien Mettomo could be ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury. Mettomo, who plays for French strugglers St Etienne, now needs an operation after damaging his knee ligaments during last
AN open day to tell local people and organisations about the work police do with young people and minority groups is being held in the New Year. Pennine police division, which covers the three council areas of Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale, is holding
AN early morning fire at the Co-op supermarket in Earby is being treated as a possible arson attack. The alarm was raised by police when they went to investigate the burglar alarm sounding just before 2am. The officers saw smoke coming from the building
THE Salvation Army stepped in with a gift of toys for four Blackburn children whose presents were stolen by thieves who raided their home. Burglars broke into the home, in Cockermouth Close, Blackburn, while parents Kate and Allan Shaw and children Dean
GENEROUS staff at an East Lancashire firm have shared out a £8,000 cash windfall amongst a dozen charities. The money was raised from interest generated by an employees' saving fund at greeting cards company Hallmark UK's plant in Altham. The fund was
REPAIRS to Hyndburn's housing stock will be delayed after the Government slashed the borough's home improvements budget. Instead of receiving £1.4million like last year, housing associations working within Hyndburn will get just £600,000 to improve houses
PLANS to convert courtyard buildings into four dwellings on land near Gisburn, will be discussed by Ribble Valley Council's planning committee tonight. The application for the work to be carried out at Demesne Farm, Newsholme, has been lodged by Sherborne
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent may be ready to dip into the loan market to bolster his squad for the holiday programme. Burnley are set to welcome back Glen Little and Lee Briscoe for Saturday's visit of high-flying Bolton Wanderers. But with midfield lynch-pin
BAR manager Vicky Tarran was celebrating after her pub was given a major award. Vicky, who runs Jam, in Church Street, Blackburn, was the toast of the town after it was voted a winner in a customer service competition organised by Thwaites Inns. The judges
ARSONISTS are being blamed for setting a Ford Fiesta XR2 alight in the early hours of Friday (Dec 15). The blaze started in the car park on the Sparking Clog on Radcliffe Moor Road, Radcliffe, at 2.30am. Fire-fighters spent half-an-hour putting out the
THREE thugs smashed the windows of a car with a lump hammer as the terrified driver sat inside. The raiders then grabbed a bag containing cash before escaping. Police said the 53-year-old man was in the drivers seat of the vehicle, parked outside the
BURY schools will get an £813,153 boost next year to help pupils learn the "three Rs". The extra cash coincides with new performance tables showing that results have improved significantly for reading, writing and maths. MP David Chaytor said that the
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent may be ready to dip into the loan market to bolster his squad for the holiday programme. Burnley are set to welcome back Glen Little and Lee Briscoe for Saturday's visit of high-flying Bolton Wanderers. But with midfield lynch-pin
KATE Hardcastle has been appointed marketing manager at the UK's biggest bed manufacturer, Silentnight Beds of Barnoldswick. And one of the first new colleagues she met was the company's trademark hippo in his pyjamas. Based at the local head office,
WORRIED residents claim it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed at the junction outside their homes after the latest accident in which an elderly woman was injured. People living near the junction of Lynwood Avenue and Hartington Road, Darwen
A "TERRIFIED" elderly widow cheated death and serious injury when a runaway crane came crashing through the front of her Bacup house. Burnley Crown Court heard how 75-year-old Doris Kay was watching television just feet away from where the vehicle smashed
A CHARITY that works with homeless youngsters has celebrated its 10th anniversary. Night Safe, which has a Night Shelter in Bridge Street, Blackburn, and a day centre, has helped thousands of young people aged between 16 and 25. As well as providing temporary
BLACKBURN with Darwen could again be bidding for city status when the government announces four new cities to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Council leader Malcolm Doherty said all those towns which had lost out when three new cities were announced
A NIGHTCLUB owner has insisted that a teenage girl who went missing from home for two days did not disappear from her club. Dominique Fisher, 14, went missing at the weekend but returned home safe and well in the early hours of today. Police said she
GOOD old Stephen Cummings (LET, December 12) -- he's done it again. I first met the likes of Mr Cummings when, as a teenager, I went to work in Burnley. The level of irrational and distasteful venom directed against Rovers' supporters from prejudiced
A MAN was fighting for his life today after suffering serious head injuries in an accident with a car while he was at work. Stephen Hough, 28, a furniture assembler, of Sandon Street, Blackburn, was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital with multiple skull
I AGREE with Martin Yates (Sports Letters, December 12) about the fiasco on tickets for the Burnley v Rovers game. I have been watching the Rovers for 30 years and could not get a ticket for the derby. I think it is disgusting the way we get treated.
A TEENAGER who received a national bravery award for his battle against kidney failure is facing a third life-saving operation. Faizan Awan, 14, of Leamington Road, Blackburn, faces Christmas in Pendlebury children's hospital after his body began to reject
A 100-year-old workingmen's club faces closure after brewery bosses put the building where it is based up for sale. Members of Cob Wall WMC, Daisy Lane, Blackburn, held an urgent meeting with a Club and Institute Union (CIU) official at the club to discuss
SO, after a few weeks of blissful respite from Stephen Cummings' rantings about Blackburn Rovers, once again on the eve of the first derby game in nearly 20 years, he abuses his position to stoke the fires and distort the truth to suit his own ends (LET
ROSSENDALE are hoping it's third time lucky as they bid to make the final 32 of the FA Vase. After two postponements, Dale welcome North East Counties side Brigg Town to Dark Lane -- a side which have proved a bogey team for two of our teams, Clitheroe
A 20-YEAR-OLD student walking home from an end-of-term Christmas party died when a hit-and-run driver ploughed into her. Undergraduate Alexandra Veeder, of Ringley Drive, Whitefield, was struck by a Peugeot 306 travelling the wrong way up a one-way street
