ORGANISERS of Europe's largest town centre motorbike show are gearing up to raise a bumper total for charity. Crowds totalling 35,000 are anticipated in Rawtenstall on September 23 when the ninth Rossendale Valley Motorbike Show is held. Show chairman
A YOUNG international soccer star rushed to rescue survivors as terrorists struck the World Trade Centre in New York. David Schofield, 20, from Longridge, is at Long Island University -- just a mile from the twin towers -- and was in a class when the
COMPANY bosses have been accused of putting profits before compassion after telling staff to ignore the three-minute silence in memory of the victims of New York. As towns and cities around the world fell silent, with up to one billion people thought
A NEW £2million police helicopter could soon be hovering in the skies over the county after Lancashire Police announced they were to bid for cash to replace their current one. Police say the present one has become too expensive to maintain after running
COUNTY HALL chiefs have been hit with a £1million-plus annual bill to bring the area's libraries up to new Government standards. And the county councillor in charge of Lancashire's libraries has warned that savings would have to be made elsewhere to ensure
DAVE Burgess has hit back at the doubters who say his decision to step down as Clitheroe manager was more to do with the club's shaky start to the season than work commitments. The 39-year-old rocked the club last Wednesday by quitting 18 months after
PRESTON travel to in-form West Brom tonight hoping to build on their first league win of the season. North End finally got three points under their belts with a 1-0 victory over Millwall on Saturday and will be aiming to continue the run against a team
STARS of the East Lancashire stage enjoyed a night of drama with a difference as the winners of the region's 'Oscars' were revealed. The National Operatic and Dramatic Association, NODA, awards for the top amateur theatrical performances of the year were
ENGLISH people are very well able to sympathise with bereaved Americans. Cities and communities in England have been targets for indiscriminate bombings for years, partly financed by American well-wishers. I don't recall Hillary Clinton condemning terrorism
FOLLOWING the terror in America, isn't it time for security on board an airliner? The door to the pilot's cabin should be electronically locked and only aircrew allowed entry. Also a security man armed with a stungun and gas spray canister should be on
WHO is the very arrogant Leslie Jones (Letters, September 5) and how dare he insult women in the way he described? I have lived and worked in Blackburn all my 43 years; and still take pride in my appearance, be it dressed in skirts or trousers. If I am
WHAT amazes me is that after the US attack many Americans don't realise why they are so hated by certain regions. The US has a long history over the past 50 years of enforcing injustice on many of the Middle Eastern states and, additionally, on anyone
A BUS company has launched an inquiry into a father's claims that his sick11-year-old son was abandoned by a bus driver. Stephen O'Brien was travelling to St Augustine's School, Elker Lane, Billington, when he began to feel unwell. His father said the
SOUNESS today called on his squad to put some distance between themselves and the bottom six with two impressive performances at Ewood this week. Rovers' home form has been encouraging so far, holding Manchester United to a 2-2 draw before beating Tottenham
BOBBY Downes was left with a strange sense of Deja Vu at the weekend as both of Rovers' Academy teams suffered a similar fate at the hands of Derby County. The Under 19s clawed back a 1-0 deficit courtesy of a strike from super-sub Mark Byrne only to
A COUPLE whose daughter's organs were retained at Alder Hey Hospital today said they were angry and appalled that doctors and medical staff had been cleared of wrong doing. Jane and Peter Morris, of Cliviger, said the news that 15 people referred to the
AN early hours fight on a petrol station forecourt ended with a mother of two screaming abuse at police and members of her family. Burnley Magistrates heard how Winifred Ward, 27, had been warned by police about her behaviour, but became very irate and
A SWIMMING baths raider was found inside the premises eating an ice-cream by police. Burnley Magistrates heard how Abid Ali, then on drugs, had to have 66 stitches in his leg after smashing his way into Pendle Wavelengths in May. Ali, of Railway Street
AN exhibition of the history of essential public services in the town is attracting interest at Barnoldswick library. The display is mainly of old photographs with some artifacts. Branch librarian Karen Hill said: "Local people are interested because
A WOMAN who ran her first fish and chip shop in Barnoldswick has gained an Investor in People award. Jean Ritson now has the award winning Bizzie Lizzies fish and chip shop and restaurant in Skipton Jean's chippy career began with four years at The Happy
FARINGTON art group is holding an exhibition by Martin Woodroffe entitled Drawing in Perspective. It is to be held at the South Ribble Museum and Exhibition Centre, Church Road, Leyland, on Saturday, September 15, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. MOOD bar on
A MOTHER whose son was caught up in the Alder Hey organ scandal today spoke of her dismay after it was revealed that staff had been cleared of any blame. Wendy Bury spoke just days before she is due to mark the first anniversary of her sons Carl Michael
WHEN Joel Pilkington first came to Turf Moor it was as a full back but last week the youth team player enjoyed a run out in the reserves alongside John Mullin in central midfield. Clarets youth team boss Terry Pashley explained: "I just felt he had all
IF ever your correspondent had experienced the cliched game of two halves, then Saturday's 5-2 thumping of Walsall was it. Allow me to elucidate. Many moons ago, I applied to enter Sunday's Great North Run. My initial delight at being accepted for the
BURNLEY'S players take on Birmingham City tonight flying high, four points clear at the top of the table, but determined to keep their feet on the ground. The "P" word has not been banned from the Clarets training ground but none of the players are getting
MIKE WATKINSON has been appointed Lancashire's first ever cricket manager and his job description can be summed up simply - catching up with Yorkshire. Lancashire wasted no time in confirming Watkinson's appointment at Old Trafford yesterday, less than
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is poised to make another swoop in the transfer market as he looks to patch-up his injury-hit defence. Souness has now identified a player he believes may solve his defensive problems after scouring the length and breadth
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. BSE, HIV, Foot and Mouth -- What Public Health Lessons are Being Learnt? -- lecture by Dr Stephen Dealler, Main Hall, Nazareth Unitarian Chapel, Church Street, Padiham
THE latest play to hit the stage at the C'est Tous Theatre, Leyland, is Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. This supernatural comedy, set in the 1940s, opens the theatre company's latest season. The action begins when a rich author, Charles Condomine, invites
AN award-winning theatre group is now in the final few weeks of preparation for its next musical production 'Calamity Jane'. Todmorden Hippodrome Youth Theatre (formerly known as TOYS) - is ready to set toes tapping and hands clapping with popular songs
I AM sure that all decent people are filled with disgust and anger at what has happened in New York City. The people who committed those atrocities are wicked and to even suggest they are in some perverted way freedom fighters is a downright lie. However
COMPANY bosses have been accused of putting profits before compassion after telling staff to ignore the three-minute silence in memory of the victims of New York. As towns and cities around the world fell silent, with up to one billion people thought
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is poised to make another swoop in the transfer market as he looks to patch-up his injury-hit defence. Souness has now identified a player he believes may solve his defensive problems after scouring the length and breadth
IT'S at times like this that you realise football is after all, only a game. For football supporters the "beautiful game" and following their beloved team occasionally becomes an all consuming "more important than life or death" type experience. Pontificating
THE "Barlick Bugs" event will go ahead as planned this weekend despite a vandal attack in which a 25ft wide spider was squashed. The superbug invasion has caused a stir in the town with the sudden appearance of an swarm of insects including dragonflies
ACCRINGTON Fire Station's Red Watch has set itself a new target -- to fit smoke alarms in every house in Huncoat's Within Grove Estate. Hyndburn firefighters are reinforcing a hard-hitting national campaign to increase the number of smoke alarms in houses
STARS of the East Lancashire stage enjoyed a night of drama with a difference as the winners of the region's 'Oscars' were revealed. The National Operatic and Dramatic Association, NODA, awards for the top amateur theatrical performances of the year were
AFTER two successive seasons of play-off misery, Birmingham City boss Trevor Francis is hoping this year will be third time lucky. But not for the first time their campaign is being undermined by injury problems, one of the latest of the manager's making
THE Clarets defend their 100 per cent away record at Birmingham City tonight against a side that has won all of its home games. So something will have to give but Burnley's assistant manager Sam Ellis insisted the table-toppers are ready for the challenge
BURNLEY'S players take on Birmingham City tonight flying high, four points clear at the top of the table, but determined to keep their feet on the ground. The "P" word has not been banned from the Clarets training ground but none of the players are getting
PRESTON travel to in-form West Brom tonight hoping to build on their first league win of the season. North End finally got three points under their belts with a 1-0 victory over Millwall on Saturday and will be aiming to continue the run against a team
A BLACKBURN student stuck in America after last week's terrorist attacks has been reunited with his family. Paul Vaughan, 20, was staying just outside the area where terrorists struck. He had been due to fly home on the same day, but within an hour of
HUNDREDS of visitors to the Horses and Ponies Protection Society open day at Briercliffe stood in a minute's silence in tribute to the thousands who lost their lives in last week's terror atrocity in New York. The theme for the day was the American Wild
POLICE have renewed their warning to shed owners to take extra security measures after a series of thefts. They say people often leave valuable items in garden sheds which are then left unlocked as an easy target for thieves. In more than 20 break-ins
A BUS company has launched an inquiry into a father's claims that his sick11-year-old son was abandoned by a bus driver. Stephen O'Brien was travelling to St Augustine's School, Elker Lane, Billington, when he began to feel unwell. His father said the
RAIL passengers will have their say on the future of a crucial East Lancashire route which faces the axe. The Strategic Rail Authority is to start a consultation for the award of the TransPennine Express franchise after Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen
GREAT Harwood were once again left counting the cost of missed chances as they chalked up their fifth draw of the season. The NWCL Division One outfit are fast turning into draw specialists winning one of their eight games so far. But boss Denis Underwood
RAMSBOTTOM have just had a huge boost to the club's coffers - but boss Mike Kelly won't be spending the money on new players. The Rams earned £7,500 for defeating Ashington in the FA Cup first qualifying round and will now face UniBond Premier side Whitby
