THE partner of Hyndburn Council leader was due in court today facing charges of being drunk in charge of a child aged under seven. Gabrielle Kroger, 46, was arrested by police at Manchester Airport yesterday after she was arrested when she allegedly passed
Trevor Hanson AGE: 40 HOME TOWN: Accrington HOW LONG HAVE YOU SUPPORTED ROVERS: Since 1967. WHERE DO YOU SIT: Usually in the lower tier of the Darwen End. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST GAME: The first game I can really remember is Ronnie Clayton's testimonial against
The Whalley-born midfielder, who now lives in Lower Darwen, looks set to line-up against Rovers for the first time in his career. And he admits he risks the wrath of his mates if he was to pop up and score the winner against the team he has supported
The Republic of Ireland international damaged his hamstring when stretching for a pass from David Dunn in Wednesday night's 2-1 defeat at the hands of league-leaders Fulham. And his worst fears have since been confirmed after scans revealed a slight tear
DAVID DUNN COLUMN I'VE ALWAYS known we've got a few jokers in the dressing room down at Ewood. But whichever wiseguy put that kipper under my pillow in London last week had better watch their back because I'm after revenge. It's pay back time. They won't
When the former Manchester United star took over from Steve Bruce at the McAlpine back in October the Terriers were all but dead and buried at the foot of the table. However, six months on and Macari's dogs of war are now in with a great chance of survival
March 28, 1987 ONE glimpse at the 'Anchor Blues' flag at Wembley made Mark Patterson's Full Members Cup weekend complete. The Blackburn-born battler had not only helped to clinch the trophy by contributing to the winning goal against Charlton but he also
THE sound of the deep south rolled into Burnley yesterday as the 13th Burnley National Blues Festival got under way. Headlining on the main stage at the Burnley Mechanics last night was Kenny Blues Boss Wayne plus band, providing early visitors to the
FAMILY and friends of a woman who died just months before she was due to get married have launched a fundraising campaign in her memory. Daphne Jayne Dale was 30 when she died in the intensive care unit at Royal Preston Hospital, just days after a sudden
Pendle Nursery has applied to Pendle Borough Council to re-locate to the club from its current premises on the top floor of Ribblesdale Buildings, in Barnoldswick. The Fountain Street club has a stage and garden which could be put to good use. The large
THE MOTHER of a young boy who was nearly killed in a road accident is calling for traffic safety measures to be introduced on the stretch where he was hit by a bus. Alex Tolley, nine, has just been allowed home from hospital after being knocked down outside
Sunday, April 15 BLACKBURN: 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 12noon-1pm: Geloo Bros Ltd, Brownhill Pharmacy, 785 Whalley New Road. DARWEN: 12noon-1pm: Boots Chemists, 8 Market Street. ACCRINGTON
Friday, April 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: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
Tuesday, April 17 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
IN-FORM Clarets front man Gareth Taylor hopes to stay on at Turf Moor to pursue his dream of a fourth play-off final appearance. Taylor has made a big difference since he joined Burnley on loan from Manchester City towards the end of February with three
RADIO station bosses are pledging more big names as Blackburn gears up for its biggest-ever pop concert. As reported in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph earlier this week, Ewood Park is set to host a massive fund-raising concert organised by Preston-based
OBJECTORS fighting plans to build 42 new houses on open land at Irwell Springs, Weir, say there has simply been enough housing development in the area and are pressing for the site to be used as a picnic area. Nearly 40 people have sent letters of opposition
FIREFIGHTERS are blaming arsonists for a blaze which badly damaged an empty pub. Two crews from Blackburn were called to the Little Harwood pub, in Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, at around 2am today. They arrived to find the place well alight and called
AN 82 year-old woman was in a stable condition in hospital today after a fire at her home left her with carbon monoxide poisoning. Sarah King was rescued by two 21-year-old men from her home in Anchor Avenue, Darwen, on Tuesday afternoon. The duo from
MATHS and English pupils were rewarded for their hard work at an after-school centre. Pupils aged five-15 from the 1st Class After-School Maths Centre were awarded certificates in the ceremony, which was attended the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun
FARMERS devastated by foot and mouth disease have been offered help by the Samaritans. The group launched a campaign after receiving an increase in calls from people affected by the outbreak, which has seen more than a dozen confirmed cases in Lancashire
FAMILIES living in two deprived area of Blackburn are to receive a £2.2 million boost. A Sure Start initiative is to be launched in the Mill Hill and Livesey areas of the town to help families with children aged under four. The government's Sure Start
THE owner of kennels near to a farm where foot and mouth disease wiped out a herd of valuable Llama-like Alpaca animals has said that for her it's business as usual. The 105 South American Alpacas -- are members of the Llama family -- were slaughtered
A PENSIONER who received maundy money from the Queen today spoke of his everyday life collecting 20p pieces from town centre shoppers. Richard Walsh, 73, is more used to selling copies of the Salvation Army's weekly newspaper The War Cry outside Marks
SUNDAY Easter Egg Hunt, in the grounds of Oswaldtwistle Mills. Open Easter Weekend, Mitton Church, 1pm-5pm. Bringing History Alive -- people dressed in period costume reliving the industrial past, Helmshore Textile Museum. 'Shed Seven," Guild Hall, Lancaster
YOUNG arsonists who destroyed a mill and caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage were today urged: "Stop, before somebody gets killed." Haslingden was rocked by a series of explosions as Sykeside Mill, Manchester Road, was set alight yesterday
CASES of conmen calling on homes and duping residents in Burnley and Pendle are causing an increasing headache for police in the area. Bogus callers are getting away with daylight robbery as they distract householders and then grab their goods. Police
TWO electricity workers from Burnley are about to become familiar faces across the North West. Nick Ashworth and Donny McDonald will appear larger than life on advertising campaign billboards throughout the region. The two men, who work as jointers for
A GARDEN aimed at promoting peace and harmony in Brierfield has finally been unveiled after two years of planning. The garden, which was built in front of the Brierfield Youth Centre, Colne Road, is the work of a group of Asian boys from the centre who
EMMA BUNTON: A Girl Like You (Virgin) -- Oh to find a girl like her -- intelligent, witty, sensible and down-to-earth. And Baby Spice's many charms are reflected in this album which contains classy songs which will stand the test of time. We may have
STAFF at Pendle Borough Council can be safe in the knowledge their employer cares about their well-being after its health care policy was given the thumbs-up. The scheme, which began with town hall employees being put through a 45-minute health check,
FOR Sale signs will go up next month on new homes at the multi million pounds Hartley Hospital housing development -- bringing a new era to the much-loved former hospital site. Morrison Homes has linked with builder Barnfield Construction of Nelson to
Cubes, Blackburn: DJ GILLY, ANDY B, house and garage, 9pm to 1am, free. Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: SEDUCTION, chart and party tunes, 10pm to 3am. Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: REPLAY, '70s, '90s sounds, 10pm to 2am. Oxygen, Blackburn: DJ ROBIN WOLFENDEN
ACCRINGTON'S Shopmobility scheme, which helps elderly and disabled people get to the shops, celebrated its anniversary this month after a successful first year in operation. At a recent party certificates of disability awareness were presented to a number
YOUNG arsonists who destroyed a mill and caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage were today urged: "Stop, before somebody gets killed." Haslingden was rocked by a series of explosions as Sykeside Mill, Manchester Road, was set alight yesterday
Monday, April 16 BLACKBURN: 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 12noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 62 New Chapel Street, Mill Hill. DARWEN: 12noon-1pm: Boots Chemists, 8 Market Street. ACCRINGTON: 11am-12noon: Co-op Pharmacy, 198 Blackburn Road; 12noon
Thursday, April 19 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 Centre
Wednesday, April 18 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: The
A PROPOSED golf driving range, associated parking, buildings and shop, at land off Northcote Road, Langho, has been refused permission by Ribble Valley Council. The proposal outlined a scheme to create 20 bays in total with building floor space amounting
CLITHEROE Town council's annual Mayor Making and meeting is to be held on Tuesday May 1, in the Ribble Valley Civic Suite, Church Street, beginning at 11.45am. The itinerary for the day starts off with councillors meeting at the town hall for coffee at
POOLED resources at Read Primary School has resulted in the taming of its wildlife pond. Headteacher Carole Harrison explained that the pond area had become overgrown and the watertable had caused the liner to rise. "Fortunately for us Marks and Spencer
A SPECIALIST plant nursery owner has seen his long-established business fall by 90 per cent in the wake of the foot and mouth crisis. And the boss has had to lay off part-time staff as a result. Peter Foley of Holden Clough Nursery, near Bolton-by-Bowland
A CHAIGLEY farming family has been told it can build a farm worker's dwelling on land adjacent to farm buildings, even though plans were recommended for refusal for a second time. Messrs Gornall and Partners, of Armridding Farm, had their first application
Two of the coaching staff have been axed after the 'Soca Warriors' lost their first two games in World Cup qualifying against Jamaica and Costa Rica. Reinforcements have been brought in for the game against Mexico on April 25 -- when the Clarets take
The Canaries' First Division survival looked fairly secure as they went into today's clash with Tranmere in 15th place. But they await the visit of Burnley on Monday with some trepidation as Norwich are just five points off the relegation zone. "It was
A 29-YEAR-OLD man who persistently flouted court orders and drove while disqualified was jailed for two months by Blackburn magistrates. The court heard that Gary Peter Gordon was disqualified on March 1 and was then caught riding his motorcycle on March
COBBLE, one of Blackburn's largest engineering companies, has opened redundancy talks with unions which could lead to 24 jobs being lost. Managing director Geoffrey Hemingway said a downturn in the world economy and adverse foreign exchange rates had
ROVERS fan Jeff Jones is living proof that some football fanatics will go to great lengths to see their team -- he travels 250 miles to every home game! Jeff's home is in the Welsh village of Aberkenfig near Bridgend and he's a season ticket holder at
POLICE chiefs have pleaded with motorcyclists to take care over the bank holiday weekend amid fears the number of accidents could rocket. Inspector Stuart Coates, force incident manager at Lancashire Police, made the appeal following a serious accident
