DARWEN Masters Peter Tucker and Barbara Morton turned in five star performances in the Northern Counties Masters Championship, winning five gold medals each as well as setting new records. Tucker, who had already won five golds in the Great Britain Masters
A PLAYER who starred in a championship-winning side from the 1930s is trying to trace his old team-mates. Tom Healless, 82, was a member of the Novas side that won the Blackburn Combination Division One title back in 1938/39 -- shortly before the Second
ST ANNES and St Joseph's are the indoor athletics champions of the world -- well of Hyndburn at least! For the Accrington school, topped the table in the Hyndburn Schools World Indoor Athletics Championships, beating favourites St Johns and St Augustines
THE Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, has announced the North West is to hold a referendum on whether to have a regional parliament. I predict that the North West will give the idea a knock-out punch. It is unwanted, unnecessary and utterly uninteresting
HOW ridiculous the new car parking charge scheme in certain parts of Blackburn is. Areas around Blackburn College have recently had pay meters erected as the spaces have become a pay zone. I am not too bothered about this -- it's understandable due to
ADRIAN Shurmer (Letters, June 10) once more hits the nail on the head, nowhere more so than in the summing-up of the antics of the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety as those of a quango providing jobs for the boys and girls. A recent example of this
TOTTENHAM were today being linked with a move for Tugay in the London press. A story in the Evening Standard claimed the player's representatives, Galaxy Sports Management, had been contacted by someone working on behalf of Spurs in relation to a possible
ROVERS could face competition from Manchester City for the signature of Claudio Reyna - should they decide to pursue their interest in the Sunderland midfielder. Souness is keeping tabs on Reyna's situation at the Stadium of Light and chief executive
FOUR of Rovers' Premiership games will be screened 'live' on Sky during the first half of next season. The Ewood date with Manchester City, originally postponed from Wednesday August 27 due to City's UEFA Cup commitments, has now been brought forward
FORMER Blackburn favourite Colin Hendry today said Graeme Souness is on the verge of pulling off a managerial masterstroke by signing Lorenzo Amoruso. Hendry knows all about Amoruso's qualities as a player after the pair formed a defensive partnership
BURNLEY police swooped on drug dealers in Duke Bar early today. Raids were carried out at six addresses in the early hours of the morning with five men and four women arrested. All are due to be questioned later today. The operation involving more than
BEAUTIFUL weather last Saturday saw the Mayor of Padiham, Coun Bob Lord, open St Leonard's Summer Fair. 7 The ground at the back of the church was packed with crowds of people enjoying the bargains and the fun. They were also there to witness the sponsored
ORGANISERS of the North West's first comedy exhibition are appealing for Morecambe folk to help in their quest to find a pair of Eric Morecambe's specs. John McGoldrick, the curator behind Grin Up North, has spent a year assembling a collection of props
SKATEBOARDERS have returned to Burnley town centre bandstand just days after work finished on a £6,500 project to try to get rid of them. And the skaters are using the supposed deterrents to practise their latest stunts. The council carried out the two-week
RESIDENTS look set to benefit from the top pickings of arts and entertainment - with the appointment of a new programming officer for Lancaster and Morecambe. Having found a thriving arts community in the district, Euan Smith hopes to help local people
BREWERS behind some of the area's most popular tipples are gathering in Lancaster tomorrow (Friday) to give drinkers a taste of their creations. Regulars and first-timers to the city's Waterwitch will also be able to quiz those responsible for some of
RISING running costs and a drop in business have triggered plans to close two more Post Offices in Lancaster. Sub postmasters at the West Place branch, West Road, and Scotforth Post Office have both indicated they want to shut up shop. Area head Eddie
A MORECAMBE man was blinded and burned in front of his three-year-old son in a vicious road rage attack. Lloyd Tyson was assaulted on Powder House Lane, Lancaster, on Tuesday afternoon by a motorist who forced him to pull over and then squirted mace spray
A TEENAGER took the law into his own hands when a customer drove off without paying for fuel at his father's petrol station by allegedly produced an imitation firearm in a bid to make him return and pay. Nowmaan Farooq, 19, of Hartley Street, Nelson,
SPURRED by Looking Back's preview last month of the Cotton Town Project that is creating a photographic and information archive on the internet of Blackburn and Darwen's textiles-led heritage, 93-year-old Langho reader Mrs Bertha Warren sends for inclusion
A well-known Tyldesley pub has changed hands. The George and Dragon in Elliott Street has been sold by brewery chain JD Wetherspoon and bought by the Laurel Pub Company.
SURFERS will be riding high in Leigh if plans to build a two floor Internet Cafe and offices are approved by Council planning chiefs. Leigh company Tyrrell Systems hope to transform a shop and residential premises on St Helens Road into a state-of-the-art
A CREATIVE community group is proving that art is a walk in the park. Atherton's Art for Action Group has created a giant outdoor all-weather mosaic masterpiece which will take pride of place in their estate's newly created beauty spot. The group which
YOUNG Westleythers can sign up for a bumper summer of fun. Next Wednesday (July 4) between 7pm and 9pm the 'Trees' Estate Community Board will hold a registration evening at St Paul's Labour Club. A wide range of free school holiday activities are on
AN animal charity worried by an increase in cat shootings is again appealing to people to report those responsible. Members of Leigh branch of the Cats Protection League are appalled by the number of pets being killed and injured by gunmen. In the past
A COUNCIL'S £45,000 sponsorship deal is boosting Accrington Stanley's bid for the Football League -- 40 years after local authority apathy helped put the club out of business. The club which celebrated promotion to the Conference in April has teamed up
A LEIGH man who emigrated to Australia and helped to establish the first professional theatre company in South Australia, has died aged 79. John Edmund, who had been suffering from prostate cancer, died from a stroke last Thursday, at hospital in Adelaide
CHILDREN from schools within Leigh Education Action Zone had their first taste of public speaking revealing the art of magic, BMX biking and disco dancing alongside their views on football history, animal cruelty and South Africa. Pupils from nine schools
A RUGBY League fanatic who hitched a ride to every Leigh in England to raise money for his local club has returned from his marathon road trip. Darren Bates began his sponsored hitch-hike to raise money for Leigh East amateur RL Club -- travelling to
A NIGHT sniper fired shots from a park narrowly missing pedestrians just 48 hours after a man had been wounded in the same place. Two days after shots from a giggling gun gang left a pensioner with an air rifle pellet embedded deep in his left leg, two
FOLLOWING the recent scare concerning the quality of our drinking water, I received the warning card and the 'back to normal' card together by the same post last Thursday. I suppose that is better than getting the warning card after the back to normal
THE main argument in favour of a directly elected regional assembly for the North West is that it will give us far more influence with Whitehall and Westminster. Scotland and Wales already enjoy the advantages of their own Parliament and Assembly. There
THE rest of Europe decided last week to reject the UK's plan for overseas safety zones for asylum seekers. These zones would have provided local refuge for those fleeing war and persecution. But our European friends argued that the plan would mean the
MICK Leck strode home to seize the Lancaster and Morecambe Athletic Club Fell Runners' Cup in the Clough Pike Challenge last Wednesday. Mick came second in the race in 54 mins 10 secs, narrowly beaten by visitor Richard Lamb in a time of 51.33. He took
RUGBY League new boys Lancaster claimed their first win of a disappointing debut season on Saturday. After seven successive defeats in opening Lancaster's account in the Rugby League Conference they salvaged some pride at the prestigious York International
LANCASTER'S away game blushes were spared when they finally ended their losing sequence away from home at Birkenhead. Top scorer Jamie McIlquham hit home four times to give Lancaster a deserved 7-11 victory over the Merseysiders, Birkenhead in the Northern
BURNLEY fans have slammed the decision to switch the club's first away game of the season for live TV coverage. The Clarets trip to relegated WBA on Saturday, August 16 has been shunted back to a 5.35pm kick off the same evening. And Boundary Clarets
EAST Lancs have been drawn at home in the final of the Worsley Cup. Rawtenstall will travel to Alexandra Meadows for the showdown on August 10. In the final of the Second XI Lancashire Evening Telegraph Cup final, Ramsbottom entertain Haslingden on August
IAIN Sutcliffe will tomorrow have a steel plate inserted into his fractured cheekbone. But the tough former Oxford University boxer still hopes to be playing again within a month. Sutcliffe was hit in the face by a bouncer from young Durham paceman Liam
THE founder and MD of a leading online retailer has been awarded the North of England Entrepreneur of the Year title. Leigh-born David Atherton's Westhoughton based dabs.com business was judged best of 32 competitors and he received his award at Leeds
LEIGH Folk Club welcomes The Bram Taylor Band to the town on Friday at what promises to be a convivial gathering of great songs, good music and humour hosted by Calico. The band is the successful collaboration of folk singer and entertainer Bram Taylor
FIFTEEN-years-old Tashon Gallagher's dream start to a promising athletics career continued on Saturday when he booked his place in the schools' "Olympics" -- just a month after taking up the sport seriously. County champion Tashon, who only bought a pair
ATHERTON CC got back to something like their best when playing out a rain affected draw at Walshaw on Saturday before winning a tight contest against Edgworth the following day. After losing the toss, Atherton found themselves fielding first at Walshaw
FORMER Manchester United defender Lee Roche was today unveiled as Burnley's latest summer signing. The ex-England U21 international, honed at the famed Old Trafford Academy, has agreed to join the Clarets - signing a two-year deal - after snubbing offers
THE troubled Silentnight group has warned that sales of its beds are falling and that prices are being squeezed by its key customers. At the company's annual meeting, chief executive Nino Allenza told shareholders that trading conditions in its beds division
A well-known Tyldesley pub has changed hands. The George and Dragon in Elliott Street has been sold by brewery chain JD Wetherspoon and bought by the Laurel Pub Company.
MP Andy Burnham will hold advice surgeries on Friday from 7.30pm-8.30pm at The Bethel, Atherton Road, Hindley Green and on Saturday (noon-1pm) at his Leigh Advice Centre at 10 Market Street.
A FORMER governor is taking legal action after accusing education bosses of "changing the rules" over free school bus passes. Simon Huggill, of Sough Road, Darwen, currently sends his 15-year-old daughter Rachel to Canon Slade CE School, Bolton, and she
ATHERTON branch of the Royal Naval Association thank generous Leigh and Atherton people for their contributions to street collections. Members now meet in the Atherton Arms in Tyldesley Road, Atherton, on the second Thursday of each month. All ex-Royal
TWO men accused of breaching anti-social behaviour orders denied the allegations and their cases were adjourned until July 14 for pre-trial reviews by Burnley magistrates. Bryan James Herbert, 18, of Clough Road, is also charged with assault causing actual
SURFERS will be riding high in Leigh if plans to build a two floor Internet Cafe and offices are approved by Council planning chiefs. Leigh company Tyrrell Systems hope to transform a shop and residential premises on St Helens Road into a state-of-the-art
STAFF are compiling a dossier of stories on the history of a village superstore. They want to hear from anyone who can share their memories of Golborne Asda's opening day in 1970 and from any families who have several generations who shop there. Sue McCarthy
CHARITY liaison officer Cherry Grey enlightened Culcheth WI on her group's work to help women throughout the world. Members heard how Associated Countrywomen World Wide help improve everyday living for women in many parts of the globe. A bring and buy
ROUND Table Leigh branch members Antony and Peter Atack, Jonathan and Ben Sutton, Graham Southworth and Colin Wood will attempt to climb every Welsh peak above 3,000 feet in a 30 mile trek to help terminally ill children. Their challenge on Saturday in
A NURSERY which received a glowing Ofsted report from government inspectors is celebrating its 12th birthday. The Avenue Nursery in Leigh was praised for its educational provision and children's language development, understanding of the environment and
A CRISIS-HIT theatre group is appealing for new members to help keep the show on the road. The curtain is threatening to fall on the Culcheth Players after 45 years because of falling membership. In a desperate bid to boost numbers the group has organised
NEWCHURCH WI picked up tips on how to keep the ageing process at bay. At the last meeting Vicky Selway spoke on "Growing Older -- Looking Younger" and demonstrated how to massage the face and neck to smooth wrinkles away. The next walk is on June 26 at
A PLANT pot recycling system has been introduced at Bents Garden Centre to reduce waste and help the environment. Customers can return all plastic containers to Glazebury centre's customer services area, and those with a Bents' logo will be entitled to
THE children's nursery chain Wind in the Willows has moved to a new Toad Hall on Golborne business park. The company's new base on the former colliery site will house its head office and administration and accounts departments to service a planned 27
ESTATE residents pitched in for a garden challenge and transformed a derelict piece of land into a community haven. Green-fingered volunteers who worked on Hag Fold's Dorset Road Community Centre site unveiled their handiwork. Originally, digging began
THE founder and MD of a leading online retailer has been awarded the North of England Entrepreneur of the Year title. Leigh-born David Atherton's Westhoughton based dabs.com business was judged best of 32 competitors and he received his award at Leeds
THE Mayor presented Hilda Calland with a birthday card from the Queen as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. Wigan Mayor, Councillor Wilf Brogan, his wife Mayoress Agnes, and more than 30 relatives and friends were at the special
MORE than 50 years ago Ronald and Margaret Todd became teenage sweethearts. Now they are celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary. The couple who live in Pleckgate Road, Pleckgate, Blackburn, are celebrating 50 happy years along with their five children
AN investigation has been launched into a blaze which raged for three hours last night in a derelict pub. Twenty firefighters and police attended the fire at the old Three Pigeons, Oakenhurst Road, at 7.40pm, and the blaze is being treated as deliberate
GO-GREEN residents were today thanked by council bosses after making the launch of a new recycling drive a resounding success. Figures published by Blackburn with Darwen Council today reveal that more than 100 tonnes of rubbish is being recycled every
LANCASHIRE Evening Telegraph reporter Helen Priest joined the Race For Life - and found it a struggle. But she did have the extra burden of having to carry a notebook and pen (that's her excuse anyway)... THE sun was shining with a light breeze in the
MORE than 2,000 women ran, jogged and walked their way to £90,000 for the fight against cancer in Witton Park's annual Race For Life last night. Children began the event, which brought fund-raisers from across East Lancashire to Blackburn to help Cancer
A TWO day competition for the Tom Morris Putter produced some sparkling golf in ideal conditions at Clitheroe Golf Club. The council policy of allowing suitably qualified juniors to play in senior competitions paid dividends on both days. Young Andrew
JASON Jones admits he feels priviledged to be handed a contract by Clitheroe. The 22-year-old midfielder has become only the third player since Carlo Nash was sold to Crystal Palace for around £40,000 in 1996 to be offered the chance to sign up for the
LUTEL James has no intention of turning his back on Accrington Stanley. The 31-year-old, who ended last season as the UniBond Premier Division's leading goalscorer, has been approached by a number of un-named clubs, including Football League sides. But
TREVOR Foster completed a dream comeback last night on the course he has graced for 30 years. He became Accrington's first winner of the ELGA Championship in his first appearance in the competition since his home club last hosted the event 10 years ago
A NURSERY which received a glowing Ofsted report from government inspectors is celebrating its 12th birthday. The Avenue Nursery in Leigh was praised for its educational provision and children's language development, understanding of the environment and
THE children's nursery chain Wind in the Willows has moved to a new Toad Hall on Golborne business park. The company's new base on the former colliery site will house its head office and administration and accounts departments to service a planned 27
CAN anyone in the medical profession explain why in this day and age it takes over three weeks for X-ray results to be sent from Leigh and Hope hospitals to a patient's GP. A Boothstown reader asks if they strap the results to the back of a tortoise and
CHURCH organist Neil Holland has revealed his secrets to the nation. Writing in the Daily Telegraph in sympathy with an unknown Simon Dixon about the taboos of tattoos, the Leigh choirmaster states: "I ought to be grateful that in my line of work my collection
A LOT of youngsters have no respect for people or property. Tyldesley residents are being terrorised by laughing snipers in the park taking pot shots at late night passers-by. Everywhere there is ignorance, arrogance, thoughtlessness and downright bad
FOLLOWING the overwhelming success of Madonna at the Salford game last week, the Centurions have booked Kylie Minogue for Sunday's home game against Hull KR. Since the concept of a 'Festival Day at The Coliseum' the Centurions have gone on from strength
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. The Pendle Jazzmen and Ian Royle, Whitchaff Inn, Bury Road, Rawtenstall, 9pm. Line Dancing, Leisure Hall, Burnley Road, Bacup, 7.30pm. Northern Soul and Tamla Motown
WITH a world-famous name, a proud past and now being back on the brink of the Football League from which they were cruelly pitched in a cash crisis more than 40 years ago, Accrington Stanley are already the pride of sports fans throughout East Lancashire
CHRIST Church have been crowned town champions after winning the Colne Middle Schools swimming gala. The Keighley Road school won three of the eight individual events and capped it off with success in the girls relay race. Christ Church finished with
WHEN it comes to winning, old habits die hard for Darwen dominoes demon Jimmy Marsden. For the 78-year-old is still knocking spots off the opposition as part of the Liberal WMC's evergreen side -- and he's just scooped yet another trophy to prove it!
SPEED merchants Rachel Preston, Aaron Sincoe and Hayley Newman were the fastest kids on the block at the annual Burnley Primary Schools Track Championships. The Rosewood flyers all enjoyed that winning feeling as the school scooped three of the eight
TO score 33 goals in one season is a feat in itself but to score a goal in each of the last 33 seasons is a different matter -- but veteran striker Peter Barnes has done both! The golden oldie Goodshaw United striker boasts a record that few other players
IN reply to Lindsay Clarence (Letters, June 20), both Ozzy Osbourne and Mick Jagger have performed live with their respective bands and entertained music lovers both young and old throughout the last four decades. They have been writing and performing
SO there is nothing wrong with the EU -- it is just Eurosceptics peddling myths, says Gary Arthur (Letters, June 12). Well let's look at the facts: The EU's accounts have not been approved by the auditors for years. (Fraud runs at £500million a year).
WORKERS from a Leigh firm sacked without pay while on holiday will be in line for redundancy payments from the Government -- thanks to MP Andy Burnham. Thirty-five MPs have supported Mr Burnham's Early Day Motion calling for the Department of Trade and
TWO men were being questioned by murder squad police today after a man's body was found at a caravan park in Haslingden. Police were called to Holden Valley Caravan Park off Grane Road, when the body was found, just before 8am yesterday. After a murder
A 68-YEAR-OLD rebel councillor with a false leg was furious after police were called to stop him "gatecrashing" a vital care homes meeting. County councillor George Slynn, who has a prosthetic left legand often uses a wheelchair, was barred from Northlands
TOMMY Martyn is finally at the club he always wanted to play for. And he won't be the last big name player to join Leigh Centurions this season. Coach Paul Terzis has one more significant target in his sights as Leigh prepare for their push towards Super
GRAEME Souness is ready to turn his attention elsewhere in his search for a new left-back because a move for Vratislav Gresko is in danger of collapsing. Rovers are still waiting to agree personal terms with the Slovakian international after striking
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two pensioners were subjected to violent handbag snatches in Burnley. The incidents happened within just over an hour of each other and officers are not ruling out the possibility they may be linked. The first
HAWAIIAN heartache has turned to Padiham paradise for a newly-wed couple who married after an internet romance that spanned the globe. Stewart Hindle and bride Tina Evans are settling down to life in East Lancashire with Tina's three-year-old son, Nicholas
BIRTH returns in full force to the Dome in Morecambe next Saturday, July 5. Celebrating five years of Proper Recods - Lancaster's only independent vinyl outlet - Birth nights have always been a huge success. And with two rooms of quality underground tunes
A DISABLED charity fundraiser who travelled the length of Britain today told of his disgust after his 'lifeline' was stolen from his trusted scooter when he made a trip to Burnley. Tony Palmer, 58, who suffers from epilepsy, angina and arthritis in his
THREE solicitors and a legal assistant have been quizzed as part of a police investigation into the laundering of drugs money. The suspects were among 12 people arrested by officers from the National Crime Squad yesterday. Ten were detained in swoops
LANCASTER'S John O'Gaunt Morris Men are to celebrate 35 years of dancing by taking to the streets of the city - along with four other traditional dance teams. The birthday bash will take place next Saturday, July 5, on the anniversary of the Morris team
LOCAL jobs could be created if moves to set up a plastic recycling plant win support. Green Party councillors Jon Barry and John Whitelegg have called a meeting to discuss the idea as part of a bid to ensure the district's plastic waste does not get buried
PARENTS are demanding action to end the danger at a crossing 'black spot' in Lancaster. Pupils going to Moorside and St Bernadette's RC primary schools are in daily danger because there is no lollipop person on Barton Road they say. They are petitioning
PATIENTS who launch violent or verbal attacks towards hospital staff, patients and visitors could be refused non-emergency treatment. Increasing levels of violence and abuse towards staff across the Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust, including Royal Lancaster
TWO cycling projects have received government funding as part of the commitment to increase levels of pedal pushing. Wigan and Leigh College has been awarded £13,000 for improved facilities including cycle parking, showers and promotional material as
AN 82-year-old man who molested a confused pensioner has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for five years. Harry Salisbury, who made the "vulnerable," victim commit a sex act on him when visiting his girlfriend in the nursing home where both women
THE troubled Silentnight group has warned that sales of its beds are falling and that prices are being squeezed by its key customers. At the company's annual meeting, chief executive Nino Allenza told shareholders that trading conditions in its beds division
A DECISION is expected to be made next week over plans to demolish part of Empress Textiles Mill in Trawden to make way for 47 dwellings, comprising apartments and houses. Hollin Hall Mill, which was originally constructed in 1855, is currently in industrial
A 68-YEAR-OLD rebel councillor with a false leg was furious after police were called to stop him "gatecrashing" a vital care homes meeting. County councillor George Slynn, who has a prosthetic left legand often uses a wheelchair, was barred from Northlands
BETTY and Bill Ryder will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary in style on Friday when they ride on the Orient Express. The Tyldesley couple will travel from Bolton to Buxton on the world famous steam train thanks to their eight children who bought
POLICE claim that gangs of youths -- including some 12 year-olds -- are taking drugs, binge drinking and having under age sex every weekend. Police Constables Andy Wright and Damian Noblett, from Tyldesley Police Station, have received a deluge of complaints
YOUNG Westleythers can sign up for a bumper summer of fun. Next Wednesday (July 4) between 7pm and 9pm the 'Trees' Estate Community Board will hold a registration evening at St Paul's Labour Club. A wide range of free school holiday activities are on
A YOUNG father who claims his life has been ruined by a "wonder" acne treatment is planning to sue the pharmaceutical giants Roche. Michael Alderson, 20, of Bengal Street in Leigh, is calling for the drug Roaccutane to be banned -- or at least given an
MORECAMBE will kick off the new Conference season at home to long-time rivals Woking next month. The 2003/4 fixture list published last week has pitted the Shrimps against the Southerners at Christie Park on August 9. And then come three real teseters
PASSENGERS can now get a ticket to ride to anywhere in the UK after a £45,000 upgrade of Clitheroe's award-winning rail and bus station. The introduction of ticket sales at the Clitheroe Interchange follows a deal between Lancashire County Council and
LANCASTER City Council has played a key role in supporting initiatives to improve leisure and play facilities for children and young people that shape their life's in so many ways. Skerton is a caring and tolerant community but many people in Skerton
AS A cyclist, I have some sympathy with 'Driver' (Citizen letters, last week) about unsafe road for cyclists. However, I would like to point out that a car isn't as essential as he believes. I am a busy mum with three children aged 10, eight and two.
IT has been fashionable in the last few years with Tony Blair as Prime Minister (just as it was with Margaret Thatcher) to say that Parliament matters less than it used to. Ministers -- some claim -- can do what they want, act secretively, and get away
BURNLEY have unveiled brand new kits for the 2003/2004 season - and for the first time in their history, the club will have different sponsors. IT Specialists Lanway Corporate Business Systems still carry their brand on the re-vamped home shirt, which
FORMER Manchester United defender Lee Roche was today unveiled as Burnley's latest summer signing. The ex-England U21 international, honed at the famed Old Trafford Academy, has agreed to join the Clarets - signing a two-year deal - after snubbing offers
GOLBORNE CC edged out Darcy Lever but just with one ball to spare. Batting first, Darcy were in trouble against the bowling of Roberts who claimed four wickets and Ross who chipped in with another four. Roberts also showed up well with the bat, striking
AFTER recent disappointing results, E.D.S. Leigh CC were revitalised by a double success with opening batsman Andy Batterley leading the way as he made a welcome return to form with two spectacular innings. The league game at Maghull featured a brilliant
GRAEME Souness is ready to turn his attention elsewhere in his search for a new left-back because a move for Vratislav Gresko is in danger of collapsing. Rovers are still waiting to agree personal terms with the Slovakian international after striking
NEW 'talking shops' are being pioneered by a Darwen community centre to get residents involved in important issues. Sudellside Community Centre is inviting residents to four unique social events covering four separate topics - youth, race and culture,
A WEBSITE aimed at helping youngsters in Rossendale turn their popstar dreams into a reality has been launched in the Valley. Lee Robson, 28, of Venture Street, Bacup, has already snapped-up Kent singing sensation Declan Galbraith and American youngster
TWO men were being questioned by murder squad police today after a man's body was found at a caravan park in Haslingden. Police were called to Holden Valley Caravan Park off Grane Road, when the body was found, just before 8am yesterday. After a murder
LEIGH Townswomen's Guild has a busy start to July. On the 1st the speaker Joyce Tyldesley will discuss "Hats" and on the 3rd there will be an afternoon tea and bring and buy sale in the Derby Room from 2pm to 4pm. On the 8th Joyce Crane will give a demonstration
TWO cycling projects have received government funding as part of the commitment to increase levels of pedal pushing. Wigan and Leigh College has been awarded £13,000 for improved facilities including cycle parking, showers and promotional material as
THUNDERBIRDS are most definitely 'go' for four-year-old Joe Wilcock -- a runner up in a nation wide Thunderbirds lookalike competition. Joe, from Lowton, answered International Rescue's call for help with its mission to find F.A.B. look-alikes. He beat
A CREATIVE community group is proving that art is a walk in the park. Atherton's Art for Action Group has created a giant outdoor all-weather mosaic masterpiece which will take pride of place in their estate's newly created beauty spot. The group which
THE secret of a long and happy marriage is compromise. That is the message from Tom and Doreen Walsh as they celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Tom met Doreen at a function at Queen's Hall, Darwen Street, Blackburn, when he was 30 and she was
A PROBE into the alleged rape of a clubber in Blackburn town centre has been called off after police said there was insufficient evidence. But Detective Inspector Jim Elston said no criticism could be attached to the 17-year-old girl, who claimed she
A PUB landlord today relived his horror after being attacked in the street by two dogs while trying to make sure no-one was injured in a fire. John Barnes, 34, landlord at the Havelock Inn, Havelock Street, Blackburn, was bitten in the leg and stomach
JUST when Brent Peters thought this year couldn't get any better, the Bacup Borough manager was handed another award. After leading his side to the North West Counties Division Two championship and earning promotion to Division One where they will take
DARWEN striker Phil Baker has asked to take a back seat from playing this season. The North West Counties League Division Two's former leading goalscorer ended the last campaign with just eight goals and has now offered to help the club in a coaching
THE final event of the 2003 Sporting Courses (SPOCO) Series is not due to be held until a week on Saturday, July 5, but the overall winner is almost certain to be known after the SPOCO event to be held this Sunday. The interest will be in the performance
SOUTH African striker George Koumantarakis has put pen to paper on a one year contract with Preston North End. The 6ft 4ins attacker has been on loan at Deepdale from FC Basle since January and was offered a contract at the end of the season but wanted
A LEIGH shopper asks me when the town is going to get some new toilets in the town centre. She says the only ones we have at present on the bus station are a disgrace with doors that don't lock, a lack of soap and and out of order hand driers. My answer
LEIGH Centurions will be celebrating back at Hilton Park, win or lose, after the Arriva Trains Final. Post-match attractions include a BBQ, beer garden and live entertainment. More details will be announced next week.
INFLUENTIAL Aussie Pat Weisner is likely to ignore the after-effects a painful facial injury to take his place in Leigh Centurions' line-up on Sunday. Leigh feared that their in-form half-back had suffered a fractured cheekbone in last week's defeat by
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in jail for kidnapping and robbing a student during a 45 minute terror ride. Alfred Kosi Kutsoati, of Whitefield Road, Bury, was one of a gang of four men who grabbed the terrified victim off the street
Leigh Centurions 12 Salford City Reds 32 by Mike Hulme: WHAT an anti-climax! The pre-match hullabaloo surrounding Tommy Martyn's signing was quickly tempered by Karl Harrison's City slickers. Salford looked every bit as good as their odds-on quote for
TRADERS in Radcliffe are at the forefront of a groundbreaking twinning scheme to link up with retailers across Europe. The project began in Radcliffe last week and is aimed at improving the competitiveness of small retailers. It will allow shopkeepers
Daggers at home start the season AUGUST 9 Dagenham...H 12 Accrington...A 16 Farnborough...A 23 Halifax...H 25 Northwich...A 30 Woking...H SEPTEMBER 6 Forest Green...H 13 Gravesend...A 20 Tamworth...H 23 Morecambe...A 27 Stevenage...A OCTOBER 4 Aldershot
