THOUSANDS of Muslims marched through the streets of Blackburn yesterday to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed. More than 5,000 people travelled from across Britain to take part in the annual event, organised by the Pringle Street Mosque
PRINCE is a black and tan cross Alsatian who was admitted to Manchester Dogs' Home in March after he was found wandering in Oldham. Prince has received some basic training, as he will sit on command. Prince is a very friendly and loveable dog, who would
MANCHESTER Dogs' Home is making a special appeal for Flynn a black and brindle cross breed who came into the Home via the Oldham Dog Warden. He has been resident since March 2003 and has received some basic training as he will sit and give his paw. He
IN reply to Lee Richardson's remarks about Darwen being a thorn in Blackburn's side (Letters, May 5) apart from his comments on moaning from 'Darreners,' I thought he was writing about Blackburn. Areas are run down and shops boarded up -- Audley Range
BUSTER is just one of the hundred's of dogs which arrive at Manchester Dogs' Home requiring a loving home. Buster was brought into Manchester Dogs' Home on May 1 by Manchester Police after he was found in the Woodley area of Stockport. Buster is a brindle
THERE has been a lot of talk recently on who is responsible for keeping our towns clean and who is causing the mess in the first place. We have councillors saying residents only have to ring the cleansing department and the problem will go away, as simply
REGARDING your article (LET, April 30) on the tragic fire at The Holme, Cliviger, and the windows there, said to have belonged to the old Parish Church of Blackburn, in the History of Whalley by the Rev T D Whitaker there is an explanation of the source
A LARGE fire on the outskirts of Blackburn town centre sent plumes of dark smoke into the sky. The fire was believed to have started in buildings close to Lemmington Road in the Revidge are of the town, near to housing and a church. The fire service says
THE Pride of East Lancashire campaign gets under way today as we begin our search for the shining community stars of our region. We want to celebrate the fantastic work carried out by our voluntary organisations and grass roots heroes. But we also aim
EWOOD legend Kenny Dalglish last night spoke of his great delight in seeing Rovers re-establish themselves as a leading force in the Premiership. Dalglish was back at Ewood yesterday for Simon Garner's testimonial game and he was quick to praise the job
BLACKBURN Rovers stars of the past, present and future joined forces to pay tribute to the club's greatest ever goalscorer as Simon Garner celebrated his Blackburn career in glorious style yesterday. Players representing four different decades of Ewood
POLICE are continuing to search for Burnley youngster Daniel Entwistle who disappeared from home more than two weeks ago. The seven-year-old moved to Norfolk three years ago with parents David, 41, and Paula, 30, after growing up in Peel Street, Padiham
AN award winning Burnley florist will be flying the flag for the county at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show next week. Peter and Janet Boast of Going Dutch florists in Keirby Walk, Burnley, have been invited to take part in Britain's best-loved flower
A FALL down stairs after a bout of heavy drinking led to the death of a Burnley man, an inquest heard. Robert Taylor, 42, fell at his home in Albert Street and was found by lodger, Anthony Groggins. Mr Groggins told the hearing that on August 16 he arrived
A DEVASTATED newly-wed couple from East Lancashire have been left trapped in their hotel by the African terrorism crisis. William and Victoria Slater, who married at St Philip's Church, Padiham, after being together for 15 months, are stranded in the
ANGRY Todmorden councillors have blasted as "deplorable" a move by the Post Office to close down two branches in the town. The town council's General Purposes Committee discussed at length the announcement that Ashenhurst and Roomfield branches were to
PENDLE people were introduced to the delights of locally produced and Fair Trade food at a free fair. The food fair in Colne Market car park was planned to run in conjunction with a local farmers market, as a way of promoting and bolstering interest in
EAST Lancashire MPs Peter Pike and Gordon Prentice have urged the government to boost cross-Pennine road and rail links to the area. They tackled Transport Secretary Alaistair Darling and his Junior Minister David Jamieson on the issue in the Commons.
THE culmination of the Pride of East Lancashire Campaign will be a glittering gala awards night at King George's Hall in Blackburn on Saturday, November 22. It will be the night when the winners will be announced, when all 11 awards are presented and
THE Pride of East Lancashire is a campaign of recognition. We believe it's high time that the wonderful achievements of hundreds of extraordinary East Lancastrians were fully acknowledged. Our community awards will pay tribute to our outstanding voluntary
POOLS winner Eddie Kemp set off for work at Calender Aeroparts, Clayton-le-Moors, refusing to believe he had won a fortune. But the 49-year-old from Baxenden was finally convinced by the evening he had won almost half a million pounds.
IRISH-BORN Barry McNulty is ready to set sail for his retirement in a boat he has built from scratch. The 62-year-old has constructed a 40ft vessel at his home in Burnley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, as a hobby over the past seven years and is now ready to
HYNDBURN MP Greg Pope has accused the council's new leader of trying to "buy off" opponents within his party with positions of responsibility. The broadside comes after it was revealed Councillor Peter Britcliffe had increased the size of the council
IF you ever wondered where a can of beans goes for its holidays then check out beans-around-the-world.com. Years ago a man forgot to collect a portion of leftover beans from his friend's car and so a crazy journey began. The site will take you around
BURNLEY will not be splashing the cash in a bid to get back among the first division front-runners. Thirteen players have left Turf Moor this summer as manager Stan Ternent plans a summer facelift. But Clarets chairman Barry Kilby has revealed Ternent
NEIGHBOURS were evacuated to a local sports centre during a six hour siege which saw a man threaten to blow up his mother's Blackpool home. The man, who was arrested after the siege ended at around 3am, is said to have told police he was switching on
NORTH WEST beaches, including Blackpool's, are set to get a £3 million bathing boost from Europe. The money, from the European Union, will help fund work to give a better understanding of the factors that contribute to bathing water quality. The Improved
BURNLEY will not be splashing the cash in a bid to get back among the first division front-runners. Thirteen players have left Turf Moor this summer as manager Stan Ternent plans a summer facelift. But Clarets chairman Barry Kilby has revealed Ternent
A LEADING human rights activist has urged MPs to help fight for the release of a Fylde sailor "forgotten" during a mass royal pardon which released four Britons from Moroccan prisons. Director of pressure group Fair Trials Abroad, Stephen Jakobi, says
THE Bishop of Blackburn has praised Lancashire's churches for raising £34,000 for Aids victims. The Rt Rev Alan Chesters said the response by the Church of England in Lancashire to his Harvest Appeal was "magnificent". More than £16,000 was given to a
PRISONERS were evacuated from their cells at Blackburn's Greenbank police station complex on Sunday morning after an inmate set fire to his bed. The custody suite was almost full to its capacity of 42 when eight prisoners from one wing were led out into
A CONTROVERSIAL Blackburn discount clothes store could be on the move - but its bosses won't say where. A planning application has been submitted requesting permission to demolish the existing QS Fashions store in Cherry Tree, Blackburn, and build 19
A PUBLICITY drive to attract 100 more foster carers has been launched by Lancashire County Council. County councillor Chris Cheetham in charge of social services at Lancashire County Council, launched 100 balloons to represent the number of foster parents
THE demolition of a torched historic landmark has been put on hold until a heritage expert decides if it can be saved. A structural engineer from English Heritage is to conclude later this week whether the derelict King's Head Inn in King Street, Blackburn
SEWERS in East Lancashire are in line for improvements worth £5.7million to prevent homes being flooded by sewage during heavy rain. The cash is part of a £52million package put together by United Utilities to tackle sewer flooding across the north west
THE first possible teaching redundancies in East Lancashire were revealed today in the cash stand-off between local and central government. Two full-time teaching posts at St Anthony's RC Primary in Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, are under threat and two
HIS team mates back at Deepdale might have cleared off to sunnier climes, but Mark Rankine is still in the thick of footballing things. Farmed out on loan to Sheffield United earlier in the season and still unsure if he has a future at Deepdale, Rankine
ADULT Learners' Week is the time of year when students on the other side of 21 are praised for their commitment and talents in education. Accrington and Rossendale College held its Annual Adult Learners' Award Ceremony which honoured exceptional achievements
LESSONS in term time are all well and good. But when it comes to acting top class in the workplace, students can be left feeling bewildered and out of their depth. The East Lancashire Education Business Partnership is a charity working to bridge that
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. MONDAY Whist and Domino Drive, Knowle Green Village Hall, 7.30pm. Clitheroe Speakers Club, The Young Farmers Club, Ribblesdale Centre, Lincolne Way, Clitheore, 7.15pm
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Blackburn Fellowship for the Hard of Hearing, Ardley Centre, Bent Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Tak on hearing aids. Accrington Flower and Garden Club, Function Room, King
THE call in the Commons for East Lancashire to have better trans-Pennine road and rail links is one that has been heard many times. But it is one that needs repeating -- both for the sake of our region's economy and the country's strategic transport needs
SANDY arrived at Manchester Dogs' Home in April from Rochdale Police after he was found wandering in Middleton. He is a tan coloured cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier who would require basic training and also tends to pull on the lead, this is probably
I AM trying to contact the Booth family who lived at Mount Pleasant Cottage, Westhoughton, Bolton. In 1936, we moved a short distance away to live at Willow Bank. Eventually the Booth family moved on to live in Blackburn. At that time, the father, Harry
MANCHESTER Dogs' Home requires a loving home for one of the many long stay dogs currently for sale on it's rehoming row. Dylan was admitted to Manchester Dogs' Home in April from Cheshire Police, after he was found wandering in Chester. Dylan is a brindle
WHAT a tin-pot idea Blackburn's new wheelie bin system is. It is totally unacceptable to the elderly, disabled and blind people. It is also very unhygienic, with food bins being left for two weeks. Some people do not wrap up food leftovers before they
A MEMORABLE day at Ewood sees their leading goalscorer given the perfect thank you - read the action from the match... 17:58: Everybody at Ewood rises to their feet as the players congratulate each other and Simon returns to the pitch to say a big thank
AN election has been called after the resignation of a Burnley councillor. The by-election for Hapton with Park ward was called after the resignation of Coun Kevin Birchall before the elections on May1. A by-election is due to be held on Thursday June
A NEW project to help homeowners in Burnley's most deprived wards is due to be launched next month. The Home Maintenance Project is part of 'Anchor Staying Put', a non-profit charity which gives help and advice to people on repairs and maintenance of
BURNLEY residents have been seeing what the town used to look like during Local History Month. The month of May was chosen by the Historical Association following last year's successful history week and a number of events will be taking place in the borough
A SPECIAL needs co-ordinator from Burnley has been named as one of the public servants of the year. Carole Wolstenholme, who works for Lancashire County Council, scooped the Social Inclusion Award, sponsored by UNISON at this year's Public Servants of
CANCER sufferers and head injury patients have been put at the top of the list by Lancaster's new Mayor. Coun John Gilbert was officially appointed yesterday (Wednesday) in a ceremony at the Town Hall. He says he is 'thrilled' to be the city's new first
LATE-NIGHT revellers spilling onto the streets in the early hours could be left to make their own way home as city hackney taxi drivers threaten to go on strike. It could spell chaos for motorists trying to dodge drinkers and clubbers as they pour out
A FIVE year plan to improve and strengthen Pendle communities through outdoor sports has been drawn up by the council. The report, which sets out the council's plans for outdoor facilities until 2008, is set to be rubber-stamped during a meeting at Nelson
THE Pride of East Lancashire campaign gets under way today as we begin our search for the shining community stars of our region. We want to celebrate the fantastic work carried out by our voluntary organisations and grass roots heroes. But we also aim
LONG-HAIRED Mark Johnson went 15 years without having a haircut but then had the lot chopped for charity. Process worker Mark, 29, from Sydney Street, Hoddlesden, raised £1,000 for Cancer Research.
QUIZ buff Syd Rawcliffe is £8,000 better off after appearing on television's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. And he is poised to add to his winnings when he takes to the hot seat again on Saturday . The 44-year-old freelance writer was seen by millions
A MAN wrongly convicted of a double murder today revealed he is no nearer to finding out if he will be compensated -- two years after being cleared. Peter Fell, 41, who grew up in a Great Harwood children's home, believes he will not be able to fully
BRITISH Telecom have launched an Internet-based home security system that will alert you if something is wrong in your house. Called BT Home Monitoring, the 24-hour security system works whether the homeowner is in or out. Using wireless sensors it can
FOR starry news, space updates and a great-looking site, visit space.com (www.space.com). A recent feature entitled What's Shakin' was about a satellite being launched that would help monitor, and hopefully predict, earthquakes. Other stories that caught
A BLACKPOOL man has been found dead in Lancaster. The body of Ian William Prescott, of Exchange Street in the resort, was discovered in a field near the city's castle and priory church at 12.50pm on Sunday. The death of Mr Prescott, who is said to be
A BLACKPOOL man has been found dead in Lancaster. The body of Ian William Prescott, of Exchange Street in the resort, was discovered in a field near the city's castle and priory church at 12.50pm on Sunday. The death of Mr Prescott, who is said to be
EWOOD legend Kenny Dalglish last night spoke of his great delight in seeing Rovers re-establish themselves as a leading force in the Premiership. Dalglish was back at Ewood yesterday for Simon Garner's testimonial game and he was quick to praise the job
THE departure of a major company from Darwen has sparked a debate on the town's 'dwindling' trade. Thorntons and Hallmark opened on Market Street just before Christmas but has now been forced to shut. A Thorntons spokesman said: "The shop was a frachise
THE World Pudding Championship is under threat after the closure of a Rossendale pub. The competition, which dates back to the 1850s, has been held at the Corner Pin in Stubbins for many years. Competitors gather from across the world and have to throw
EAST Lancashire's pharmacists are urging people to write to their MPs as Government prepares to announce proposals on the future of community chemists. They want patients to keep up pressure on the Government against plans to deregulate where pharmacists
THE love of a good man is the secret of a happy, long life, according to a Blackburn woman who celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend. Mary Carr, who still lives independently in her Gibraltar Street home, said her happy marriage to James, who died
A DEFENCE solicitor has asked for time to investigate whether a fruit drink at a wedding was spiked. Basharat Ditta told Blackburn magistrates that since his client had pleaded guilty to drink driving, several other guests at the same wedding had revealed
STAFF and regulars at a Blackburn pub have paid tribute to a man they nicknamed Elvis, who died after he was hit by a taxi while walking home on Friday night. Terence Higginson, 57, of Waterloo Close, was crossing Livesey Branch Road at 11.20pm on Friday
YOUNG midfielder Michael Keane found himself at the centre of Preston's transfer spotlight - being told he will have the final say on whether his loan to Grimsby becomes a permanent move. Keane, who has struggled with injury and was sent to the Mariners
THE first possible teaching redundancies in East Lancashire were revealed today in the cash stand-off between local and central government. Two full-time teaching posts at St Anthony's RC Primary in Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, are under threat and two
SCHOOL MOTTO: St Christopher's school motto is AD GLORIAM DEI (to the glory of God). It has its own special chaplaincy team, made up of clergy from local churches. Year group and form communions are a regular feature of school life. Many of these take
