A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. SUNDAY Paintings to celebrate 50 years at Whitaker Park Museum, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, noon-4pm. Until January 6. Free and Easy, Guide Conservative Club, School
ROCKING reverend Philip Chew is a Lancastrian through and through and there are several places he says he could select as his favourite place in the county. But Whalley Abbey is the location he would choose to visit from a spiritual point of view. Mr
HALFWAY HOUSE, Whittle-le-Woods TURNING up the the Halfway House for Sunday tea at 4.30pm reminded me of arriving at somebody's house for a party two hours early. The place was wonderfully decorated for Christmas and the dining area, partially inside
George Critchley, 36, actor and producer MEMORY: I remember not wanting to go to nursery school, hiding underneath the table at home and being frightened and shy. HOLIDAY: I think it was to Butlin's at Pwllheli. Later on in life I went back as a Redcoat
HIGH on the Rock of Gibraltar, Benny the Barbary ape and six of his tail-less, furry-faced friends scampered up and held out leathery paws. Tourist fed them peanuts and they all posed together for photographs before the sightseers moved on -- and the
BURGLARS have targeted 14 homes stealing thousands of pounds worth of cash and property. Most of the raids involved the burglars trying doors of homes and finding them unlocked. Police have issued warnings to home-owners to keep their doors locked. Det
ALTHOUGH Guide Dogs want the new year to begin with a big bang, we are appealing for sensible use of fireworks to avoid frightening dogs. Whereas partygoers may revel in the loud bangs and explosions, fireworks can be a nightmare for animals. Many such
THE launch of Blackburn's orbital route was branded a chain of disasters today as road markings began to disappear -- after less than two weeks. The development prompted a call for the resignation of the head of the project, Coun Ashley Whalley -- the
IF Blackburn needed to stage a demonstration of exactly why they need Andy Cole, they could hardly have put on a better show. Despite dominating in terms of territory and possession, and creating several dangerous situations against Derby, they were punished
THERE will be no New Year holiday let-up in the fight against drug dealers, police in Burnley have promised. The latest arrests were at a house in Mark Street, off Briercliffe Road, in a raid which was the direct result of information passed to police
A REVELLER assaulted a police officer during a drunken disturbance outside a Blackburn pub while on his work's Christmas party. But the town's magistrates were told that Andrew Kokocinski had now been banned from future celebrations, not by his bosses
HE is the biggest star of the year, a runaway success who has become a worldwide sensation with children and adults alike -- and one of the best lookalikes in Burnley is a girl! Harry Potter, the boy magician creation of author JK Rowling, has cast a
BURNLEY is buzzing with sales fever - it's official! The sales started for most shops on Boxing Day and since then the shops have been full of bargain hunters. Peter Law is the manager of Millets, the camping equipment store in St James Street. Their
A FIVE-year-old was among three people in the same car who were injured when it was involved in a collision in Manchester Road near to the junction with Rupert Street, Nelson. The crash involved a Ford Mondeo driven by Samina Kousar, 23, of Every Street
A FARM worker who had travelled the world and dreamed of joining the police has been found hanged at his home. Scott Andrew Pighills, 23, who had recently applied to join the British Transport Police was working on the family farm in Blacko helping his
A FORMER day nursery in Ribblesdale Buildings, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, may become a florists shop. West Craven committee will consider a planning application for change of use of the building on January 8. Four years ago the building was used a shop
THE newly revived Colne Gala is again under threat unless more volunteers can be found. The carnival returned in style in the summer attracting more than 3,000 people to Holt House rugby ground . Secretary Duncan Leaver said: "We desperately need more
SCHOOL pupils from Hyndburn brought together two of the greatest Christian celebrations when they starred in an Easter Songs of Praise TV special. Children from All Saints CE Primary School, Accrington, and Green Haworth CE Primary School sang their hearts
THE RSPCA today said people had ignored its annual warning about buying pets for Christmas after a flood of calls reporting abandoned dogs. Among the first casualties were three tiny cross-breed puppies who are now being looked after at the charity's
Tuesday, January 1 BLACKBURN:11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Boots Chemist, 8 Market Street. ACCRINGTON: 11am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 351 Blackburn Road; noon-1pm: EB Haworth
Sunday, December 30 BLACKBURN: 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Karims Pharmacy, 140 Mosley Street. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Geloo Bros Ltd, 14 Union Street. ACCRINGTON: 10am-2pm: Lloyds
Friday, January 4 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
Monday, December 31 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
THE black grape that gave birth to the dark wine of Cahors in France and is Argentina's most popular vine now has a new champion. This is a beautifully big, juicy, fruit filled wine from South Africa's Cape. It's strong at 13.5% and will keep or as the
BLACKBURN Rovers have finally brought a proven goal scorer to Ewood Park with the purchase of Andy Cole for around £8 million. Rovers boss Graeme Souness clinched the signing of Cole from Manchester United on a three-and-a-half year contract and the 30
BURY had revenge on their minds when they travelled to Swindon Town today - but after seven minutes found themselves two goals in arrears. Andy Gurney opened the scoring after six minutes from 10 yards, and then Bobby Howe added a second a minute later
A TWO-day course on mask performance techniques will be held at the Horse and Bamboo Theatre in Waterfoot. The workshop, run by Victoria Lee, will explore the use and animation of a range of different masks. The course is designed for students, performers
FOWL fanciers from all over the country will be in Ramsbottom on New Year's Day. The occasion is the 159th annual Holcombe Old English Gamecock Show. The society dates back more than the 159 years, some shows having missed because of the wars and other
RUNNERS from Rossendale Harriers took part in the traditional Boxing Day Whinberry Naze Dash carrying a cardboard coach and horses and dressed as Dick Turpin. The runners were among 175 who left King Street, Cloughfold, to run the four miles up Whinberry
AFTER 40 years of dedicated service as a keen freelance photographer Roy Chatburn has decided to down his camera and retire. Roy's passion for photography began in his youth. After leaving Ribblesdale School, Clitheroe, he went to work at Gabriel's Photographers
A TRADER and residents were left feeling the cold this Christmas after their electri Gill, 47, owns Pelham Street off licence in Blackburn said he had being having problems with the electricity for the past year and said it was having an effect on his
A MAYOR has cancelled all his engagements for a month as he gets ready for a hip operation. Today, Coun John Williams revealed he had hoped to undergo the half hip replacement operation at the end of his mayoral year -- but the pain had become too much
CHORLEY Lynx will be looking to return to winning ways tomorrow when they entertain Batley Bulldogs at Victory Park (kick off 3pm). Last week Lynx went down to a disappointing 22-6 defeat at Barrow with a performance that did not please coach Graeme West
LOOK no further than Freeport at Fleetwood if the Christmas cash you received is burning a hole in your pocket. The clearance sales started on Boxing Day, so now's the time to nip in and pick up a few bargains at a venue which boasts more than 100,000sq
THERE'S no need to feel the worse for wear as you wake on New Year's Day. A bit of forward planning and a visit to Fitzpatrick's Herbal Health shop in Bank Street, Rawtenstall, can spare you the throbbing head and sandpaper tongue which normally follow
ON a dull winter morning just after dawn I looked at my collection of old photographs and my attention was drawn to a couple of images dating back to 1904. One was of Waddington Old Hall and the other was of Brungerley Bridge, showing rowing boats on
AS it's the festive season, here's a fun competition with a difference. As a newspaper reporter you hear many stories that would make great articles but which never actually reach print simply because they cannot be verified or proved true. During half
THE festive season leaves us so little time for gardening -- but here are some therapeutic tips from the RHS advisory team at Wisley. Have a wander around your garden at Christmas and note what is in flower, for year-to-year comparisons. While you're
FATE was unkind to engineer Brian Bainbridge -- but it was downright cruel to crossbreed puppy Dot in her first few months of life. In August 1997 Brian suffered an accident at work in which he injured his hand . While he was receiving treatment, the
LANCASHIRE'S Police Authority has launched a county-wide search to recruit two new independent members. The authority wants to hear from people interested in community safety. Applicants must also be good communicators, committed to building partnerships
LANCASHIRE Police Authority has criticised a Government review of the criminal court system for failing to recognise the role of police authorities. The Performance Review and Audit Committee of the authority raised its concerns about Lord Justice Robin
BLACKBURN ROVERS lost £31.1m last season in their successful bid to get out of the first division and into the Premiership. The Club reported a trading loss of £12.8m before player trading for the year ending June 30 2001. After player trading the loss
EWOOD enforcer Garry Flitcroft today delivered a stirring battlecry ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash with struggling Derby by vowing 'We need to win it for the gaffer.' The straight-talking midfielder felt he and his team-mates let manager Graeme Souness
WORKERS at the Burnley Remploy factory have "adopted" a football team. For the past few weeks the Monday morning topic of conversation has been: "How did our football team do at the weekend?" Remploy press officer Tina Dunn said: "Not only does Remploy
ANYONE who wants lighten the load of festive excesses can jump into the icy waters of a moorland lake. The annual Lee Dam New Year swim, in Todmorden, usually attracts up to fifty brave souls for the chilly dip, supported by a large crowd of people on
A PRESENTATION was made to the diabetes specialist team at Burnley General Hospital in memory of the late Jean Maycock. Mrs Maycock, a diabetic, died earlier this year and her family and friends presented the unit with charts and models of anatomy for
A MAN had to be rescued after plunging head first down a steep banking into bushes. The incident happened near the former Prestige factory building in Colne Road, Burnley, at 9.50pm last night. Fire and Rescue Service sub-officer Peter Kelly said: "We
A TWO-storey extension at Wolfenden Builders Merchants, Colne Road, Kelbrook will be considered by the West Craven committee on January 8. Planning officers recommend approval saying the site on the outskirts of the village is allocated as an essential
COUNCILLORS will be asked to agree to the diversion of a local footpath. The path links the Lomeshaye industrial estate to a riverside path along Pendle Water. The application to the Brierfield and Reedley committee has been made by Macaw Soft Drinks
A FARM worker has been found hanged in a building at his Blacko farm home. Scott Andrew Pighills, 23, who had recently applied to join the British Transport Police, was working on the family farm helping his step-father Simon Dalglish. He was found by
AN application to build a double garage at Low Laithe Barn, Skipton Old Road, Colne, has been submitted to Pendle Council. Members of the West Craven Committee will consider the plans on February 5, along with proposals for a satellite dish on the first
THE green light looks likely to be given for a health club and solarium in Barnoldswick. A planning application has been submitted for the development at a former bakery and shop in Gisburn Road and the proposal will be considered by members of the West
Great Harwood police are determined to make life harder for thieves and burglars by urging people to get their property marked. A property marking session 'Postcoding Bonanza 2002' takes place across three days from this Wednesday to Friday from 10am
TRAVELLERS from East Lancashire will be among the first in the country to be given the opportunity to buy the new euro currency when it comes into full operation next week. The new currency will be available as notes or travellers' cheques at the bureau
AN OSWALDTWISTLE couple who inherited a bus shelter as a new front porch can see the light again now it has been moved. Keith Simpson was gobsmacked when he returned home from work last month to find the bus stop had been erected just a couple of feet
Thursday, January 3 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; 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;
Wednesday, January 2 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
CLARETS chairman Barry Kilby believes that the planned mass resignation from the Football League will not now happen because of legal problems. A meeting had been due to take place at Highfield Road on Thursday to discuss the radical proposal aimed at
BLACKBURN Rovers are discussing personal terms with Andy Cole as it looks as if Ewood boss Graeme Souness looks set to be finally getting his man. Rovers officials yesterday made further progress in their bid to land the 30-year-old hit man following
A TREE which fell on to the main Bolton Road in Darwen during yesterday's strong winds caused delays for morning motorists. The tree, which was in the grounds of the disused Belgrave Church, was uprooted at around 7.50am. Darwen firefighter Jeff Ball
ANDREW Clewer and Joseph Conroy took revenge after a workmate was assaulted at their Christmas outing. Blackburn magistrates heard that the two men were seen punching two other men and both kicked one man while he was on the floor. Clewer, 36, of Carus
HARRY Potter fans could be forgiven for thinking they have seen the famous schoolboy in Darwen. Six-year-old Hayden Caldwell was picked out from hundreds of hopefuls all wanting to be named the top lookalike in a competition to find a double of JK Rowling's
IN order to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, a lift will be installed in Rawtenstall central library during January and February. The first closure period will be from 4pm on Saturday January 12 until 10am on Friday January 18, when the
TAXI drivers in Rossendale face a police safety clampdown over the next few weeks but will be given an opportunity to ensure their vehicles are safe before checks begin. Similar operations over the past 18 months found that up to 80 per cent of taxis
POLICE are continuing to probe an alleged sighting of the assault and abduction of a woman in Blackburn. A group of schoolchildren on their way to a nativity play went to police after claiming they had seen a woman being assaulted and bundled into a car
A REVELLER assaulted a police officer during a drunken disturbance outside a Blackburn pub while on his work's Christmas party. But the town's magistrates were told that Andrew Kokocinski had now been banned from future celebrations, not by his bosses
A FAMILY'S search for their lost dog took a tragic turn when the beloved pet returned home, but died within hours. Today his owners took comfort from the fact that Max was surrounded by people who loved him when he died. The Sedgwick family, of Beardwood
LANCASHIRE residents are being urged to go green as the Christmas clean-up begins. Every household in Lancashire produces around one tonne of rubbish every year -- the equivalent of every home throwing away 2,410 cans of beans. Now council bosses want
THE launch of Blackburn's orbital route was branded a chain of disasters today as road markings began to disappear -- after less than two weeks. The development prompted a call for the resignation of the head of the project, Coun Ashley Whalley -- the
TRADERS were today celebrating a boom in business as the sales helped dispel fears that roadworks and a new traffic system would keep shoppers out of Blackburn centre. Although some stores said they encountered quiet spells in the run up to Christmas
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery on a post office in Bury at about 9.15 hours today. Two men wearing balaclavas entered the Limefield Post Office on Walmersley Road and threatened staff with baseball bats before trying to break through
