GRAEME Souness believes influential midfielder David Dunn has the potential to be one of England's finest players. The 21-year-old, who has bagged 13 goals in league and cup competitions this season, put pen to paper on a new deal this week, keeping him
A MOTHER whose daughter is awaiting an emergency heart operation has won a car in a charity raffle. Juliette Robinson, of Padiham, won the Peugeot 206 from dealer Perrys of Blackburn, who ran the competition in conjunction with the Down's Syndrome Association
A DAD kicked in his ex-partner's door because she didn't like their child going to the home of his new partner, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told that Darren Thorpe, 35, had lived next door to his former girlfriend but was now engaged another
DISABLED cyclist David Moore has packed his bags and is counting the hours to his cycle ride along the River Nile for charity. David, 47, of Brunswick Street, Nelson, will fly out to Egypt tomorrow to tackle the 500km route in aid of Mencap. He had to
PENDLE'S unemployment rate increased last month despite the country having the lowest unemployment rate in 25 years. There were 1,453 people -- 1,089 men and 364 women -- out of work and claiming Jobseekers Allowance in the borough compared to 1,216 in
SINGLES MELANIE B: Feels So Good (Virgin) -- The Spice Girls should rest on their laurels. They made a lot of money and to try and establish themselves as serious solo artists appears an uphill struggle. Bland and boring is how I would describe this song
PROTESTERS objecting to the plans to build 101 houses on land off Knotts Lane, Colne, were given a glint of hope when councillors decided not to automatically approve the proposals. Members of the Colne and District Committee were recommended to approve
SATURDAY (February 17) Privilege Nightclub, Darwen: COMMERCIAL AND CLASSIC DANCE ANTHEMS, 10.30pm to 3am, £4. Oxygen, Blackburn: '70s DISCO SOUNDS, 9pm to 1am, free. Cubes, Blackburn: DJ GILLY, ANDY B, house and garage, 9pm to 1am, free. Utopia Discotheque
THE aftermath of a 200-car blaze which sent a tower of black smoke billowing over several East Lancashire towns could now threaten wildlife at a beauty spot. Environment Agency officials fear water polluted by petrol as it was used to tackle the massive
Wednesday. February 21 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 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: Arthur
Monday, February 19 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 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,
CASTLE Cement has been given permission to begin burning a controversial liquid fuel in another of its kilns. The Environment Agency has decided to allow burning of the hazardous waste Cemfuel in the dry process kiln seven at the Ribblesdale works, Clitheroe
A FAMILY broke down in tears and said justice had been done after the man who killed their daughter received a life sentence for murder. Christopher Lee Waddington, 27, was found guilty after a five-day trial at Preston Crown Court of stabbing to death
THERE'S no substitute for experience and Mitchell Thomas has it in abundance. In fact the Clarets defender, set to return from suspension at Grimsby today, thinks when he made his senior debut for Luton Town back in 1983 it was against Ian Moore's dad
RIBBLE Valley indie boys Jobe have been confirmed on the support bill with Terris next month. But fans who wish to see the show at the Manchester Roadhouse on Thursday, March 8 are being advised to book early as tickets are like gold dust. For more ticket
WORK is almost completed on transforming a former land-fill site into a scenic walkway. Blackburn with Darwen Council has been working on the area which was the Bull Hill land-fill site and creating walkways, seating areas and a number of other improvements
POLICE in Darwen say they are determined to combat the problem of youth nuisance in the forthcoming school holidays. Beat officers from around the town have been visiting all the primary and secondary schools asking pupils to behave during the week-long
ONE of East Lancashire's best known photographers died suddenly today. Jack Barry, 59, was well known right across East Lancashire after working for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph for many years. He worked in the Evening Telegraph's darkroom in the
BUBBLY Laura Jaye is hoping to become the next presenter on GMTV's children's programme Diggit. The Blackburn-born teenager has got through to the final 20 out of 9,000 hopefuls and viewers today saw just how she did it! The programme, on from 7am to
A 23-YEAR-old man currently serving a prison sentence was given another three months when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates and pleaded guilty to two offences of obtaining property by deception. The court heard that Clint Wilson Taylor had obtained
TEENAGER Robert Sharples took a great 'step' towards stardom when he danced on television yesterday. Robert, 16, is studying for his GCSEs at St Bede's High School, Blackburn, and is planning to go on to a performing arts course at a Preston College.
THREE men who took part in an attack on a man with baseball and cricket bats have been put on probation for a year. Preston Crown Court heard how Mohammed Asghar, 32, of Logwood Street, Blackburn; Sajjad Haider, 30, of Bowland Street, Blackburn; and Parvez
DONALD Neilson turned from cat burglar to deadly Black Panther when he gunned down Baxenden sub-postmaster Derek Astin and sparked one of Britain's biggest ever manhunts. In the first of a series of six features retracing the steps of some of East Lancashire's
A FAMILY broke down in tears and said justice had been done after the man who killed their daughter received a life sentence for murder. Christopher Lee Waddington, 27, was found guilty after a five-day trial at Preston Crown Court of stabbing to death
THE aftermath of a 200-car blaze which sent a tower of black smoke billowing over several East Lancashire towns could now threaten wildlife at a beauty spot. Environment Agency officials fear water polluted by petrol as it was used to tackle the massive
ROVERS and Bolton can't avoid each other at the moment. The two promotion-chasers square up twice in seven days starting in the FA Cup today and players from each clubs also found themselves at the same gig last week. A couple of the Rovers squad went
BRAVE schoolgirl Lauren Richmond met the rich and famous when she collected her Child of Achievement award. Lauren, six, of Taylor Street, Barnoldswick, went to London with her family to collect her award, presented by television stars Gaby Roslin and
STRAW, at Manchester Roadhouse STRAW might have the most boring name in pop, but their live set is anything but dull. Led by Mattie Bennett, the four-piece keep things simple -- indie guitar rock with the accent on fun. Laughing at in-jokes throughout
TIDY, at Good Night Club, Nelson TWO years ago this sort of performance was winning the Pendle group fans left, right and centre. But now we've seen it so many times the band should start making tough decisions. Their sound, a blend of Santana and the
A FORMER Labour party rebel and Euro MP has been selected to stand in the county council elections in Lancashire and has promised "traditional" Labour voters a "balanced ticket". Michael Hindley, 53, stood down from his Lancashire South Euro seat covering
Sunday, February 18 BLACKBURN: 12noon-1pm: Moss Pharmacy, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road; 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. DARWEN
Thursday, February 22 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 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
Friday, February 23 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 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,
Tuesday, February 20 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 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, Cleaver
CALDERSTONES staff celebrated winning an award for excellence in public services thanks to their staff training programmes. Kathleen van Dijk, training manager, was presented with the Government Charter Mark award for the Whalley unit's continuing education
NIGEL Evans believes he brings a bit of "Top Gun" style glamour to the Ribble Valley -- even if he can't quite match the Hollywood lifestyle of its star Tom Cruise. The Tory vice chairman has confessed that the multi millionaire film actor is the person
MANCHESTER City striker Gareth Taylor is set to join the Clarets to bolster manager Stan Ternent's striking resources. Taylor is back in the City squad for their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Liverpool tomorrow where he is set to start on the bench. But the
GRAEME Souness believes influential midfielder David Dunn has the potential to be one of England's finest players. The 21-year-old, who has bagged 13 goals in league and cup competitions this season, put pen to paper on a new deal this week, keeping him
MANCHESTER City striker Gareth Taylor is set to join the Clarets to bolster manager Stan Ternent's striking resources. Taylor is back in the City squad for their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Liverpool tomorrow where he is set to start on the bench. But the
BLACKBURN band Funzig play their final gig with drummer Jon Whitehead at the Cellar Bar tonight. With Jon leaving for Australia in April, the quartet plan to return to the studio and release the fruits of their labour as an album.
ACCRINGTON mod band The Itch are looking for a new singer after Pat Gallagher retired earlier this year. Having been with the group since its formation eight years ago, Pat decided to hang up his microphone due to work and family commitments. The group
STARSAILOR crashed into the charts this week with their first official release. The group, fronted by Chorley 20-year-old James Walsh, landed at number 18 in the Top 40. Their EP Fever was released by EMI after fans demanded to hear some of their "untouched
THE blues return to Burnley in April as the town hosts the 13th Burnley National Blues Festival. Promising more artists, more music and more blues, this year's event is expected to attract some of the biggest names from the blues world. Stretching over
A GROUP of community representatives have been given a cash boost so they can attend a national conference that has the Royal seal of approval. Five delegates from the holistic resources part of Rossendale Hospice, have been awarded £250 from the Action
WORKERS are reeling from a second jobs blow at computer giant Time -- but company bosses have refused to announce publicly exactly how many people are to go. The Simonstone-based firm confirmed that staff had been made redundant at the Burnley headquarters
MOVES to overhaul the current transfer system will change football forever, but in what way? NINA HAIGH speaks to Rovers chief executive John Williams and Burnley chairman Barry Kilby about what the proposed changes mean for our local clubs. DOES anybody
