with the Rev Kevin Logan, Vicar of Christ Church, Accrington "I'VE got some commandments!" booms the heavenly voice. "How much?" asks a shrewd Moses. 'Free! " "Okay, we'll try ten." This version of The Ten Commandments exists on the basis that if we don
This week, with SYD RAWCLIFFE, the freelance writer from Accrington, who recently won £125,000 on ITV's Who Wants to be a Millionaire? MEMORY: Being very ill on a bus to Morecambe when I was about four. They had to stop the bus. I was dreadfully travel
Drive & Stroll, with RON FREETHY THE last Sunday afternoon in May brought yet more rain just to underline that this has been one of the wettest Mays in living memory. I hope that the old rhyme which my grandmother made me learn still holds true: "
JENNY SCOTT meets an artist with true transatlantic appeal SET back off the main road, at the end of a meandering country lane beyond Clitheroe, lies Bashall Barn, the small craft and farm shop where Jenny Cork creates her intricate jewellery designs.
STEVEN Quigley went looking for revenge when his girlfriend miscarried their child two days after being assaulted by her former partner, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates were told that Carol Grant was dragged from her bed by the hair and then punched
IT would be a good idea if we went back to the old system of payments of allowances to councillors -- out-of-pocket expenses only. That way, we would easily sort of the wheat from the chaff and save the town some money at the same time. If this system
WHAT a noisy town Blackburn now is as, each day from drawn to dusk, a siren is wailing somewhere. Sometimes, it is not one, but all three emergency services who are at it. The biggest culprits are the police. Theirs are forever going off. We know these
REGARDING your report headlined 'No more homes -- we're full up!' (LET, May 26), Whalley, Clitheroe, etc., have been completely spoiled by too many houses being built. Councillors responsible should be ashamed. Why keep building when the infrastructure
FATIMAH Khan (Letters, May 14) asked why thousands of people in Burnley had voted for the BNP. I am sure that the people of Burnley and, may I say, people in many other towns are fed up with people screaming 'Racist!' at the drop of a hat. For far too
I WAS very disappointed to read Mr James Cook's remarks (Letters, May 21) regarding his concerns for today's 'drinking' society and specifically targeting his frustrations at one of our local bands, the Fashionable Winos. I believe that crime, violence
AN Atherton businessman has been banned from holding any directorships or taking part in any company management for nine years. Mark Gray, of Meadowbank Avenue in Atherton, agreed to the undertaking earlier this month after the Tameside-based investigation
THE wraps are off designs for the 10-screen complex which the firm behind Warner Cinemas is bringing to Blackburn - and that's not all, folks! A leisure club, 24-lane bowling alley and fast-food restaurant are also being built by developer Peel Holdings
A TOP judge today urged East Lancashire people to back the police or face anarchy after he sentenced two men who beat up a community bobby. Judge Raymond Bennett said those who did not support the police were on a "very rocky road" and stressed the law
A FORMER St John Ambulance volunteer who downloaded explicit child porn from the internet has escaped a jail sentence. Burnley Crown Court heard how James Thornber, 51, committed the offence some time ago and a judge said the defendant may not have realised
POLICE today pledged to act after being told that clashes between rival gangs in Nelson were in danger of spiralling out of control. One man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds following violence involving 20 or 30 young men, which flared in the
AN arsonist who torched a dental practice has been jailed for four years -- and labelled a "selfish prat" by the man whose business he wrecked. Burnley Crown Court heard heroin addict Jason Wildman, 33, twice burgled the property and then set it on fire
TWIST AND CRAWL, at North Bar, Blackburn WHEN you go to a gig featuring members of a band whose songs you grew up with, there is always a worry. Will the passage of time have taken its toll? Will they be a pale imitation of their former selves or, worse
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 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, JUNE 2 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
BURNLEY chairman Barry Kilby believes the "next generation" of Clarets' stars can take the club to new heights. Kilby accepts the time is right for boss Stan Ternent to don his hard hat and build new foundations after last season's play-off hopes crumbled
BURNLEY chairman Barry Kilby believes the "next generation" of Clarets' stars can take the club to new heights. Kilby accepts the time is right for boss Stan Ternent to don his hard hat and build new foundations after last season's play-off hopes crumbled
CHELSEA have emerged as a leading contender in the race for David Dunn as Birmingham today ruled out increasing their bid for the Blackburn midfielder. The London club have earmarked Dunn as a replacement for England Under-21 international Jody Morris
WORRIED parishioners have resorted to sitting in darkness in their own homes in a bid to avoid yobs and vandals aged as young as seven. Parish priest Fr Roger Smith, said that members of his congregation won't venture out at night for fear of abuse from
ONE police officer was bitten on the knee and another had blood spat in his face during a late night disturbance in Blackburn town centre. Blackburn magistrates heard the officers were arresting Duncan John Campbell who they had seen shouting abuse and
STUDENTS at Pleckgate High School had a chance to quiz their local council leader on democracy and citizenship during a special presentation. The Year 10 pupils heard Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Bill Taylor talk about the importance of becoming
POLICE have appealed for witnesses who may have seen a Blackburn man in the hour before his death. Ian Lord, 35, was discovered collapsed in Brookway, Waterloo, on Thursday night. Police have launched an investigation into the death and are considering
A ROBBERY victim has been asked to contact Blackburn CID to give a statement in confidence. The man, who had personal effects stolen on Bank Holiday Monday, boarded a bus straight after the attack. Police said he had been approached by a man from a group
THE football-free summer maybe a relief to some - but for the majority of fans it means 12 weeks of miserable depression, boffins have claimed. And the affected can now claim to be suffering from 'Season Affective Disorder', named after the winter blues
A PROUD mum today hailed her son a "Superman" after he saved a young girl from drowning in a river. And Megan Berry, of Nuttall Street, Blackburn, appealed for the family of the child to come forward and let them know she is all right. Michael, 14, dragged
FORGET posing, preening men, Ted Sayers is proof that East Lancashire is the home of 'proper' men. Ted, 30, has just been crowned Real Bloke of Britain 2003 -- beating competition from across the country in a four-week national phone and text vote. But
TWO depressing examples of how juvenile nuisance and vandalism continues to blight the lives of East Lancashire communities are contained in our reports tonight. In Hyndburn, gravestones have been kicked over in the second instance of cemetery vandalism
A NEW environmental hero has joined Lancashire school children in the battle to keep the Red Rose county green. Environ - an animated wheelie bin - is the central character in a new CD Rom that is being given free to all primary schools in Lancashire
WHAT qualifications does Councillor Andy Kay have to regenerate Blackburn if it includes turning thriving businesses into empty shops which bring in no income and turning main roads into single-lane tracks, which take you longer to get into the centre
AN arsonist who torched a dental practice has been jailed for four years - and slammed as a selfish prat by the man whose business he wrecked. Burnley Crown Court heard how heroin addict Jason Wildman, 33, of Colne, twice burgled the property and then
CHELSEA have emerged as a leading contender in the race for David Dunn as Birmingham today ruled out increasing their bid for the Blackburn midfielder. The London club have earmarked Dunn as a replacement for England Under-21 international Jody Morris
RISING car crime in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale is due to be tackled by police who have designated next week as car crime week. Throughout the week a host of events will be staged to tell motorists how they can lessen the chance of being victims of
BURNLEY Council's regeneration chief has admitted a flagship programme that was set to breathe new life into an area of Trinity may falter. Councillor Carole Galbraith, the council's new executive member for regeneration, said the £400,000 Home Zone project
PLANS to get skateboarders out of Burnley's town centre bandstand have not been abandoned, council bosses have insisted. Councillors agreed last September to put up a four-and-a-half-foot fence around the bandstand to deter skaters. However concerns were
A HOST of footballing stars from yesteryear paid their tributes to former Shakers, Bolton Wanderers and England star Ray Parry. The 67-year-old was cremated at Overdale Crematorium following a service at St Andrew's Church, in Over Hulton, on Friday following
LEFT wing MP Gordon Prentice has backed controversial government plans to dock housing benefit for anti-social tenants who make neighbours' lives a misery. The Pendle Labour back bencher, believes the new measure is vital to stop nuisance neighbours blighting
NEARLY £900,000 in extra cash could be coming to improve Pendle if three bids by the council are successful. Council officers have applied for £651,000 for a group repair scheme in the St Mary's Conservation Area which is part of the Nelson West Renewal
THIS column tries not to get involved in showbiz as there are often far more important topics to chew over. However, occasionally something happens to trigger a reaction. During the past few days I have seen three events which mirror everything good and
A COUNCIL has promised to put out more than 100 extra bins on its streets in a new move to purge the whole borough of litter. Hyndburn Borough Council made the pledge after Coun Brian Roberts noticed that Blackburn Road, Accrington, only had four bins
SUNDAY, JUNE 1 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrug Pharmacy, 5 Stonybutts; noon-1pm: Moss Pharmacy, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Geloo Bros, 14 Union Street. ACCRINGTON: noon-1pm:
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 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; Healthbook
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 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 Pharmacy
TUESDAY, JUNE 3 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 BOROUGH council is to host an action day aimed at putting the mufflers on noisy neighbours. Ribble Valley Council will use its Clitheroe offices on Wednesday, June 4. The event is being spearheaded by former Ribble Valley rural bobby John Barber, the
AMERICAN engineer Wayne Lenander has swapped the forests and lakes of Minnesota for the rolling hills of Ribble Valley. He is the new manager at 3M Neotechnic's manufacturing site in Clitheroe. Wayne comes from a small town 200 miles from 3M's global
A FORMER president of the National Union of Farmers women's section celebrated her 100th birthday with the first of three parties. Mamie Holgate was the centre of attention at her home, Little Moor House, Sabden, as family, friends and the Mayor and Mayoress
A POPULAR post office parrot is stepping down from his public perch after nearly eight years of singing football chants. Coco, a red-tailed African grey, first shot to fame at Barrow Post Office, in the Ribble Valley, when he started chanting Ian Wright
THE answer to providing broadband access to more remote parts of the county could be found in the clouds. A company called SkyLinc (www.skylinc.co.uk) has developed helium filled balloons that will form base stations which provide double the speed of
HARD to imagine, but David Lloyd was once a shy, retiring young cricketer. The man now renowned for calling a spade a shovel was once the quietest voice in the dressing room as a teenager at Lancashire. In adulthood, he has caused more stirs than Ainsley
A MAN who allowed youngsters playing truant from school to stay at his flat ended up indecently assaulting one of them, a court was told. Philip Davies, 43, of Edmund Street, Darwen pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to permitting his premises to be
RESIDENTS today celebrated victory in their battle to close off a problem footpath and vowed: "This is only the start". Councillors insisted an unauthorised footpath which links Redvers Road, Darwen, to a motorway service station should be fenced off.
A CHARITY run was celebrated in Ramsbottom town centre yesterday, in a bid to raise money for sexually abused children. The event was organised by an offshoot of the Body Shop, the Body Shop at Home Consultants, for the charity Protect the Child. The
RESIDENTS in Rossendale will be given the opportunity to learn new skills during sessions at the drop-in centre, in Newchurch Road, Stacksteads. The Stacksteads Connect project aims to provide learning opportunities that have a wider appeal than the accredited
A BURGLAR who was given a chance by a judge and blew it has had to face the music. He is behind bars for 18 months. Burnley Crown Court heard Kieron Furlong, 27, had been given a community punishment order but his barrister said he had "failed spectacularly
LANCASHIRE'S Police Chief Constable was set to join local residents and representatives from voluntary groups in Rossendale to celebrate a unique crime prevention initiative. Representatives from Groundwork Rossendale and Bacup Pride Community Action
BRIT Award winners Travis are to play a gig at Blackburn's King George's Hall. Tickets for the one-off concert at the 2,100 capacity venue on Saturday, June 21, go on sale at 9.30am on Monday. The news that the Scottish outfit, who have twice won the
HEALTH bosses have backed down over plans for a shiny metal roof on East Lancashire's new £90million super hospital in a bid to get the project back on track. And a dispute with Blackburn with Darwen Council over the design of several of the hospital's
THE wraps are off designs for the 10-screen complex which the firm behind Warner Cinemas is bringing to Blackburn - and that's not all, folks! A leisure club, 24-lane bowling alley and fast-food restaurant are also being built by developer Peel Holdings
