SUNDAY Sunny Sunflowers Planting, Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, 1pm-4pm. The Accrington Naturalists and Antiquarians Society, Cannon Street Baptist Church Hall, Accrington, 2.30pm. AGM. Hoghton Farmers Market, Hoghton
with the Rev Kevin Logan, Vicar of Christ Church, Accrington MY affair with David Beckham started with the free-kick that took us to the European finals last time around. Before then I'd seen him occasionally. Afterwards, every TV appearance was a date
Drive & Stroll, with RON FREETHY WE say that we are good conservationists today and the Victorians were not. We should be careful not to pat ourselves on the back too hard or too often. There is a move afoot by politicians these days to bring our
She's gone from amateur dramatics to national TV -- and now Blackburn actress Carol Starks would like to play a gun-toting cop. She spoke to JENNY SCOTT. . . SHE'S become pregnant thanks to her gay best mate whom everybody thought was her boyfriend. It
IS the constant whingeing about speed cameras ever going to end? (£2.6million 'creamed off' speed fines, LET, April 8). This is not a 'stealth-tax.' It is £2.6million worth of fines for breaking the law. It represents total contempt for the law by motorists
I'D like to put what Sharon and Bush are asking of the Palestinian Arabs into context. The Palestinians hold and have held the moral high ground since agreeing to donate 25 per cent of their country to the Jews after WWII to form a Jewish state. The '
ONE person was being questioned by police after the death of a baby boy in Sabden. The 19-month-old child, believed to be from Clitheroe, died in the early hours of today. The baby was taken to Burnley General Hospital and police were called to the house
FRIENDS and family today spoke of their shock and sadness at the sudden death of a popular 13-year-old twin girl. Rebecca Holt, known as Becky, was taken to Blackburn Infirmary after her family called an ambulance to their home in Rogersfield, Langho.
BLACKBURN Rovers' Dallas Cup dream ended at the semi-final stage last weekend. The Academy lads that flew out to America did the town proud as they progressed through a tough group stage before losing 1-0 to Brazilian side Athletic Parnase. Rovers won
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is delighted to have Lorenzo Amoruso back in his plans. The Italian defender recently returned to the side following a lengthy absence with a knee injury. And it didn't take the former Rangers star long to get back in the
THE Player of the Year night is always a big one for Rovers supporters, but this year there's a double reason to celebrate. This year's event will now include the Up and Coming Stars forum, which had to be cancelled last month due to players' international
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today hailed Jonathan Stead as a 'revelation' for his part in reviving Rovers' survival chances. The 21-year-old striker grabbed his fourth goal in eight games when he netted a priceless winner at Fulham on Monday night.
POLICE and bosses at Turf Moor are appealing for fans not to invade the pitch at the end of the season. The club have issued the call ahead of the final fixture against Sunderland on Sunday, May 9. Pitch invasions following the last match of the season
FORMER British National Party councillor Luke Smith has been banned from attending football matches for the next two-and-a-half years. Gas engineer Smith, 22, who is already banned for life from Turf Moor, was slapped with the new ban after magistrates
A BURNLEY farmer is to run the London Marathon to raise cash for research into motor neurone disease, a condition which claimed his father's life earlier this month. Neil Worswick had been planning to take part in the 26-mile race, but the loss has given
IF things go to plan, this could well be the last of my weekly rantings. I have decided to become a PR guru, in the style of the incomparable Max Clifford. He seems to have cornered the market in ladies who have allegedly bedded the divine David Beckham
THE new principal of a Pendle college has spoken for the first time about her hopes for future. Dr Alison Birkinshaw has been installed as principal of Nelson and Colne College, replacing Kath Belton. And it marks a return to familiar surroundings for
A FATHER-of-three today revealed how he had banned his children from an Earby park he has declared a 'no-go zone' after juveniles littered the area with shattered glass and condoms. Jason Knowles, 31, of Duxbury Street, Earby, said the play area near
A GUN shop owner today claimed new laws tightening the control of air weapons were penalising law-abiding people instead of criminals. Jean South, of Jean's Military Memories, in Queen Street, Great Harwood, also revealed that the change in the law had
SUNDAY, APRIL 18 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrug Pharmacy, 5 Stonybutts; 10.30am-4.30pm: Boots Chemist, 2 Cobden Court; noon-1pm: Shadsworth Pharmacy, 221 Shadsworth Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Chemists
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 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
ONE person was being questioned by police after the death of a baby boy in Sabden. The 19-month-old child, believed to be from Clitheroe, died in the early hours of today. The baby was taken to Burnley General Hospital and police were called to the house
BURNLEY received their second sponsorship boost of the week with the news that James Hargreaves have renewed their deal for the North Stand. The local plumbing company's present deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but they have now agreed
IAN Moore is challenging Burnley to remain unbeaten for the rest of the season to drive the black clouds away from Turf Moor. The Clarets have five more games, starting with today's tricky trip to Cardiff, to see off the spectre of relegation. Manager
LOWERHOUSE will have an instant yardstick as to where they are heading this season as they take on reigning champions East Lancs at home tomorrow. Lowerhouse will be looking for their three new signings to bed in quickly at Liverpool Road. Vishal Tripathi
TWENTY years after their last title success in the Veka Ribblesdale League, Settle may be ready to launch another tilt for the championship. The North Yorkshire club has enjoyed steady progress since Andrew Davidson returned for a third spell at captain
A 30-YEAR-OLD Darwen man told police he dealt in drugs to fund his own habit and to feed his children, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Stephen Paul Wallwork was stopped by plain clothes officers on February 16 and they discovered 50
A DARWEN woman who spent time with homeless children in India is hoping people will help her raise at least £1,000 towards the cost of their care. Pat Monks, 52, first heard of the El Shaddi charity for homeless children, in Goa, when she visited the
A THIMBLE collector has given the thumbs up after completing a Royal flush. Edward and Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, were the only members of the modern Royal family Carole Almond was missing. But her 20-year collection was completed when her
A "DANGEROUS" man who took part in a "nasty " attack which left a victim injured has been jailed while an accomplice has walked free from court. Burnley Crown Court heard how Justin Shaw was pursued and set about by assailants, builder's labourer Daniel
A FORKLIFT truck driver died from complications linked to a brain tumour after surgery, a Blackburn inquest heard. Richard Andreas Gorzella, 51, of Quebec Road, Blackburn, died at Queen's Park Hospital on November 1. He had previously suffered dizzyness
THE number of youngsters running away from local authority care in Lancashire has been slashed thanks to an initiative to keep kids off the streets. Some 210,000 missing persons are reported to UK police each year. Almost 100,000 can be accounted for
THREE hundred budding stars took the first step on the road to film stardom in a town centre nightclub. Utopia threw open its doors to hundreds of extras dancing for a film being made in Blackburn, and the youngsters braved the rain to turn up and dance
EXAM pressure, it is claimed, is one of the main reasons behind a summer rise in arson attacks on East Lancashire schools. Research by the Arson Prevention Bureau, a group run by insurance companies, revealed May and June was the peak time for malicious
BLACKBURN Hawks resume their play-off campaign with a tough trip to the Nottingham Arena, home of the Lions tonight (6pm). A month ago, the Hawks began the play-offs with a superb 4-2 victory, their first over the Lions this season, on home territory.
IT'S not unknown for local authorities to behave strangely sometimes and Lancashire County Council is obviously no exception. To most people the idea of signs welcoming you to Lancashire being erected on the roads out of Blackburn and Darwen must seem
COUN Hardman's letter (LET, April 10) states that an extra £200,000 is needed to provide the standard of refuse collection service that the electors want. The town has 62 councillors, the majority providing little or no service to the electors and costing
RE 'Gateway of shame' (LET, April 10). The real gateway of shame in Blackburn is the run down property at the bottom of Montague Street and the burnt out pub at the junction of King Street and Freckleton Street. Leave these girls alone and get the town
MY brother who lives in Fort William, Scotland, rang me and said: "I have just finished listening to the radio and the broadcaster was speaking about Blackburn banning back stroke at a local swimming baths." My brother said: "I had a right loud laugh
AT this wonderful time of Spring it is great to see the daffodils and other spring flowers in Corporation Park, Blackburn. Last year, the Wildlife Trust invited St Silas and Sacred Heart primary school children to come and plant bulbs, and now the colourful
RE your recent article about a police crackdown on illegal parking in Accrington. Please forgive me for being cynical, but that very same night travelling towards Church from Accrington I encountered five cars on Blackburn Road parked on the pavement
WILL Andy Cole retain his crown for another season or is Brad Friedel about to usurp him from his throne? The race is now on to find the winner of this year's Peter White Memorial Trophy for the best goal of Blackburn Rovers' season. And it's down to
A SHOPLIFTER who threatened security staff and police with a steak knife is to be sentenced at Crown Court. Burnley Magistrates heard how drug addict Raja Khan, 40, ended up being CS gassed by officers after the fracas at KwikSave. Khan, of Newhall Street
A HEROIN-addicted criminal is learning new skills for a life of freedom, Burnley Crown Court heard. Mark Jackson, 34, who had dozens of previous convictions, had been learning German and maths while on remand in custody. His barrister told Burnley Crown
A "NASTY" crook has been jailed for 10 years for his part in a raid on a security guard delivering cash to a Burnley store. Robert Smith was part of a gang of men who planned and carried out the £10,000 ambush on a security guard at the Spar shop, Brunshaw
A DIRECTOR of a failed ladies clothing company has being banned from taking a management role of any company for five years. Frederick Greenwood, of Burns Street, Nelson, along with Lawrence Kenwright, from Aughton, were responsible for Yes and Co Distribution
RESIDENTS living in a Colne street are celebrating after planners threw out an application to transform a former bakery into a take-away. Residents spoke at the Colne Area Committee meeting on Thursday night to express their concerns about the shop creating
A STREET was the scene of "hell for leather" fighting on the night a man died from stab wounds, a court has heard. Resident David Pearce told Preston Crown Court he saw a fight break out in North Street, Colne, on September 29 last year. He said he had
A GROUP of Colne youngsters have been given £3,000 by councillors after impressing with their vision for the future of sporting facilities in the town. The four youngsters from the Sport Action Group addressed Thursday night's Colne Area Committee meeting
CHORLEY Lynx kick off their home fixtures in the LHF Healthcare National League Two tomorrow when they entertain Sheffield Eagles at Victory Park (1.45pm). Over the Easter period Lynx again showed their continuing improvement with victory over Swinton
THURSDAY, APRIL 22 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;
FRIDAY, APRIL 23 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, APRIL 19 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 20 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 WOMAN led into drugs and crime by others could be facing jail after flouting a chance given by a court. Burnley magistrates heard Rebecca Diane Morton, 29, had earlier been given a deferred sentence but had offended. Morton, said by her solicitor to
FRIENDS and family today spoke of their shock and sadness at the sudden death of a popular 13-year-old twin girl. Rebecca Holt, known as Becky, was taken to Blackburn Infirmary after her family called an ambulance to their home in Rogersfield, Langho.
WITH pixel pews and the congregation logging in from their home computers, the world's first 3D online church is going to be a church like none before. The Ship of Fools website (www.ship-of-fools.com) will be opening the Church of Fools as a three-month
BROTHERS Kevin and Keith Hollinrake have won a glittering prize playing their own version of the Generation Game. The siblings are both directors of Yorkshire-based Hunters Estate Agents, whose name will be carried on Burnley FC home and away shirts for
IAN Moore is challenging Burnley to remain unbeaten for the rest of the season to drive the black clouds away from Turf Moor. The Clarets have five more games, starting with today's tricky trip to Cardiff, to see off the spectre of relegation. Manager
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today hailed Jonathan Stead as a 'revelation' for his part in reviving Rovers' survival chances. The 21-year-old striker grabbed his fourth goal in eight games when he netted a priceless winner at Fulham on Monday night.
A MAN hanged himself on Christmas Eve after splitting up with his girlfriend, an inquest heard. Henry "Harry" Rice, who was 43, was found dead in Clarence Street, Darwen, by police after neighbours became concerned of his whereabouts. His brother, Francis
DARWEN MP Janet Anderson has been thanked by a national charity for signing an early-day motion praising its work in highlighting the scale and causes of obesity. The motion supported by the MP noted that the level of obesity in the United Kingdom had
DALEKS are planning to invade Darwen! But the evil creatures who battled Dr Who in the cult TV sci-fi series won't be "exterminating" all in their path - they are more likely to be signing autographs at a one-off convention to celebrate the eccentric
CRISIS-HIT East Lancashire tour operator MyTravel has withdrawn its cruise ship operations. The company will instead sell the cruise products of other providers. The global holiday operator, founded in East Lancashire, is currently more than £672million
A LOCAL heritage group have launched a wide-ranging audit of historical buildings and places of interest in the Rossendale Valley. The study will look at the character of the existing conservation areas in the borough and research the background of individual
A MAN who broke into an 87-year-old woman's home sent his victim a letter of apology and a bouquet of flowers after police told him what he had done. Andrew Richard Haworth, 22, burst into tears after realising he had gone into the pensioner Nellie Clegg's
FOSTERING and adoption workers used a market stall in a bid to find new homes for almost 300 children. Blackburn with Darwen Council has launched a major recruitment drive as a shortage of carers means a some children now have to be homed outside of the
A POLITICAL storm has erupted after a county councillor claimed people living in Blackburn and Darwen were no longer part of Lancashire. Coun Jean Yates's comments followed a decision by the county council to erect signs welcoming people to Lancashire
WHEN the Webb Ellis Trophy came to Blackburn earlier this year, many would have been forgiven for thinking it was the only piece of silverware the club would see this season. After all, Blackburn Rugby Union Club had gone its entire 125-year history without
