DAYS OUT - ORDSALL HALL MUSEUM, Salford A SPINECHILLING welcome awaits at Ordsall Hall Museum -- and it's hardly surprising, as it dates back more than 820 years and is steeped in history. The hall has been put to many uses, including a family home, working
SATURDAY PEOPLE QUIETLY devoting her life to others, Nora Marsh has touched many families with her kindness at home and aa far away as Russia. She talks to PAULINE HAWKINS about the charity close to her heart. CHILDREN have played an important part in
THE thorny subject of ageism cropped up in current affairs again this week with the news that it's going to be about five years before those of us past our sell-by date get rid of the sell-by date altogether. In other words many of us oldies will be past
LEIGH RMI have given a massive boost to manager Steve Waywell, as they confirmed that he would be the man to take them through their battle against the drop by Martyn Hindley. Waywell has been a highly successful manager since coming to Leigh from Curzon
MANCHESTER UNITED chalked up their eighth straight victory in the Premiership thanks to a late winner from captain Roy Keane. The inspirational Irishman fired a low shot past Brad Friedel with nine minutes left after the ball broke loose in the visitors
COMMUNITY beat officers will set up shop among the pick 'n' mix when they hold a special surgery in the Burnley branch of one of Britain's best-known High Street chains. Visitors to the town's Woolworths store in St James Street can take advantage of
A DISABLED Nelson woman suffering from polio could be forced out of her home for a second time, if Pendle Council's compulsory purchase order (CPO) for homes in the Whitefield area is confirmed by the Secretary of State. During the public inquiry, which
ALTHAASED floorcoverings group Gaskell plc could be facing a takeover battle after one of its leading competitors increased its stake in the business. The Granwood group, based in Chesterfield, has bought more than 1.1 million shares in the company to
POLICE have arrested three juveniles in connection with the disturbances at Accrington's Moorhead High School. And officers today confirmed that they are now treating the incidents at the school in Queen's Road West as racially motivated. Detectives are
A SCHOOLBOY is set to take music lessons from his guitar hero and has been told if he performs well enough he could feature on the band's next EP. Cerebral palsy sufferer John Hindle has been a fan of Clayton-le-Moors band Ten Stone Dead since they formed
Sunday, January 20 BLACKBURN: 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Geloo Bros, 1 New Wellington Street, Mill Hill. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON:
Monday, January 21 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
Friday, January 25 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
MANCHESTER UNITED chalked up their eighth straight victory in the Premiership thanks to a late winner from captain Roy Keane. The inspirational Irishman fired a low shot past Brad Friedel with nine minutes left after the ball broke loose in the visitors
PLANS to build a garden centre on the site of a derelict mill could be in doubt if developers refuse to foot a £200,000 highways bill. Members of Rossendale Council's development control committee approved an application for outline planning permission
ABANDONED and alone -- a chubby little pup barely old enough to leave his mum. The mongrel puppy, about seven weeks old, was found wandering in Blackburn on Wednesday and urgently needs a home. But although he's young and fragile, he's spirited and Kathy
A DISPUTE with the benefits agency cost Linda Jackson her home, her family and an appearance in court on shoplifting charges. Blackburn magistrates heard that Jackson's benefits had been stopped pending an investigation into her status and lack of money
A MENTAL health charge nurse turned to shoplifting after the financial pressures of having three "families" became too much when he was off work with depression. Blackburn magistrates heard that while he was working, David Cowans could maintain the delicate
A MAN who abducted two young girls and indecently assaulted them has been jailed for three and a half years. Mark Hayhurst used members of his own family in a bid to give himself an alibi for the crimes, which occurred within days of each other in the
BLACKBURN Hawks are preparing for a Premier Cup clash with Nottingham tomorrow. And the Hawks will be seeking revenge following a 10-1 thrashing in their last meeting. But whilst the team are elated after securing a 10-2 victory over Bradford Bulldogs
CRIMINALS could go unpunished if plans to close Bolton Magistrates Court are passed, it is claimed. The town's Victim Support and Witness Service says increased journey costs could prevent witnesses from travelling to Bury to give evidence. Worried officials
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. SUNDAY The Pendle Jazzmen, Whitchaff Inn, Bury Road, Rossendale, 9pm. The Accrington Naturalists' and Antiquarians' Society, Cannon Street Baptist Church Hall, Accrington
LESLIE HART Hits the heights CHARITY fund-raiser Leslie Hart is no stranger to the wild beauty of East Lancashire's hill country, but is currently travelling much further afield as part of his training for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Grandfather
DRIVE AND STROLL - Slaidburn HOW TO GET THERE: SLAIDBURN does have a bus service but it is essential to consult timetables. There is parking in the village and, as it recovers from the traumas of last year, we should support the communities pubs and shops
GARY Neville has signed a two year deal, but it's not with Manchester United. The Bury-born defender has become an ambassador for the Malta Tourism Authority and will be promoting holidays to the Mediterranean island. Gary Neville (26) visits Malta every
POLICE have arrested three juveniles in connection with the disturbances at Accrington's Moorhead High School. And officers today confirmed that they are now treating the incidents at the school in Queen's Road West as racially motivated. Detectives are
MPs today called for an urgent review of the law governing asylum seekers after it was revealed that nearly 15 per cent of those placed in the area had vanished. Official figures released by Blackburn with Darwen Council show that 14 of the 99 asylum
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness has shelved plans to sign West Brom defender Neil Clement -- for the time being at least. Speculation in the national Press over the last seven days had suggested Souness was ready to follow up his record-breaking £7.5m swoop
BLACKBURN ROVERS have the most exciting crop of young goalkeepers in the country! That's the view of former Ewood favourite Vince O'Keefe and England goalkeeping coach Martin Thomas. And it's difficult to disagree when you look at the stable of young
A COURT heard how a "drunk and emotional woman" armed with a large kitchen knife threatened to kill an occupant of a house. Beverley 0'Riley, 40, of Mitella Street, Burnley, was still screaming threats as she was arrested and went on to erupt at the police
A DISABLED Nelson woman suffering from polio could be forced out of her home for a second time, if Pendle Council's compulsory purchase order (CPO) for homes in the Whitefield area is confirmed by the Secretary of State. During the public inquiry, which
POLICE in Colne are urging residents to be more vigilant and keep their doors locked to prevent sneaky thieves from entering their homes. Sergeant Jon Puttock said there had been a series of sneak-in thefts in the Alkincoats area of the town where thieves
FELLOW headteachers today offered their support to the staff battling to restore Moorhead High School's good name. Nineteen pupils have been suspended after a number were injured during running battles at the school in Queens Road West on Monday. Police
Thursday, January 24 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 23 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
Tuesday, January 22 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
A FORMER Lancashire firefighter is to fly out to Paraguay this weekend to help the country's ailing fire and rescue service. Colin Cunliffe is to travel to Asuncion as part of an advance party of British firefighters who will be offering expertise and
CAMPAIGNERS who have united to fight plans by a controversial property tycoon to build a £2million country mansion have welcomed new backing from Ribble Valley councillors. Watched by more than 50 members of the public, the planning and development committee
ROBBIE BLAKE'S £1m move to Turf Moor will not be completed until next week at the earliest. Clarets chairman Barry Kilby confirmed today : "Everything is agreed between the clubs but that is not the end of a transfer. "We still have to sort things out
SHEFFIELD Wednesday gave themselves the perfect tonic for their midweek Worthington Cup semi-final at Blackburn by picking up three priceless points at Turf Moor to stun promotion-chasing Burnley. The struggling Owls, with their thoughts firmly on fighting
SHEFFIELD Wednesday gave themselves the perfect tonic for their midweek Worthington Cup semi-final at Blackburn by picking up three priceless points at Turf Moor to stun promotion-chasing Burnley. The struggling Owls, with their thoughts firmly on fighting
GEORGE Clegg has been rewarded for some useful first team performances with a contract to the end of the season. The former Manchester United youngster has shone in recent weeks and manager Andy Preece has been delighted with his attitude. "George didn't
THE man who brought Robbie Williams to Blackburn has been given a new role - putting Darwen Library Theatre on the map. Steve Burch has been appointed manager of the theatre in Knott Street and his aim is to establish it as a leading entertainment venue
A NEW £300,000 appeal for East Lancashire Hospice is to be launched as part of special ceremony this week. It is hoped the event on Friday, which includes the unveiling of a commemorative stone at noon at the state-of-the-art hospice building in Park
VACCINATION of all East Lancashire Muslim pilgrims will be discussed at the next meeting of the East Lancashire Health Authority. Outbreaks of the W135 strain of meningitis in the past two years have been linked with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi
ACCRINGTON STANLEY...4 ACCRINGTON STANLEY produced a superb second half performance to clinch the points after Simon Yeo had given Hyde a shock lead. Two goals from Paul Mullin, one from Lutel James and one from substitute Gary Williams gave the reds
