IT'S all down to us now. Whatever happens at Exeter on Monday night is down to us and how we perform. We've seen over the last three years what's in the league and what teams are capable of. I firmly believe our squad, albeit small at the minute, is
MARK Hughes said his 'devastated' Rovers players couldn't have given any more in their quest to reach the Carlng Cup final last night. But the Rovers boss reckons referee Graham Poll could have done a lot more to help his side as Mancheser United came
RYAN Nelsen reckons Blackburn Rovers turned in their best performance yet in their three meetings with Manchester United this season. Although it was their first defeat to the Red Devils following a win at Old Trafford in the Premiership and the 1-1
ANYONE who has ever bought, or sold, a house will have come face-to-face with the stress counsellor' more commonly known as the conveyancer! In the heady, and sometimes traumatic property brew, the conveyancer is the essential ingredient. While the
A LEADING opera singer who started out at a Blackburn church has retired after 23 years performing around the world. Gladwyn Taylor, 61, formally of Gibb Lane, Blackburn, sang with Opera North after being one of the lucky few to be selected. Opera North
BLACKBURN-born home designer Wayne Hemingway has revealed his new ambition to develop a housing estate in his home town. The 44-year-old, the founder of Red or Dead, has won national and international renown for his development of homes. His Staith
YOU'D have to go a long way to find someone who doesn't love Stephen Fry. I don't know what it is about the man with the squished nose and posh voice that makes us all wish we were his best friend, but young or old, rich or poor, we all do. He could
AN East Lancashire company is helping the US recover from Hurricane Katrina after making specialist cutting equipment to repair oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Allspeeds Ltd which employs around 50 workers at its base in Atlas Street, Clayton-le-Moors
AN 87-year-old Darwen man died of an asbestos related cancer although it had not been possible to identify exactly when he was exposed to the killer substance, an inquest was told. The inquest heard that Norman Whiteside had worked as a steam locomotive
A "NEGLECTED" Great Harwood community centre is to undergo urgent repairs after Hyndburn Council pledged £50,000 for the project. An inspection was carried out to assess the state of Bank Mill House senior citizens' centre, in Church Street. Among other
A £250,000 play area has been unveiled on a Blackburn housing estate. Blackburn with Darwen Council has spent the cash to improve the play area in Manxman Road, which includes a playground, skate park, playing field and a multi-use games area. Coun
THE rightful owners of almost £2,000 of stolen electrical equipment were today urged by police to come forward and claim it. Officers from Eastern Division's burglary team recovered 10 brand new transformers, worth between £180 and £200 each, from a
THE discovery of the body of a 57-year-old man in the front garden of a Darwen house sparked a full-scale police inquiry, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that a top Home Office forensic pathologist was called in after the body of Thomas James
A MAN diagnosed with cancer in October died a month later as a result of a massive tumour, an inquest was told. But the inquest heard that the growth that killed John Terry was not related to asbestos exposure, as had been suspected. Pathologist Dr
BOSSES of a Blackburn nightspot have assured clubbers that the venue has a bright future in the town. Luminar Leisure, which owns the St Peter Street club Liquid and Envy, announced this week it was considering closing a number of its venues across the
BLACKBURN Ice Arena is enjoying a boom thanks to television talent show Dancing On Ice. Up to 30 per cent more customers have been visiting the Grimshaw Park venue since the series began and on some occasions staff have had to turn people away And
A 35-YEAR-OLD disqualified driver took his brother's car without permission and sped off, forcing his brother and mother to jump out of the way, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Martin Kelly later failed to stop for police and, when
A PENSIONER today hit out at the "disgusting" treatment she has received from the Royal Mail after a gift package she was waiting for "went missing". Shirley McMillan, of Balmoral Road, Accrington, has been left frustrated after repeated attempts to
REGARDING the proposed new laws which the government unveiled recently on the legalising of brothels run with up to three prostitutes. The proposal states that kerb crawlers, instead of being fined and the threat of losing their driving licence would
I TOTALLY agree with Coun Clark (LET, January 16). We all know that Coun Clark is not talking about Burnley shopping centre, where a dedicated small band of workers keep it spotless, picking up after all the slobs that hang around there. There are two
TUESDAY'S news about the 20 women who have been mis-diagnosed through breast screening in Manchester has once again set alarm bells ringing. Mammography is crucial in diagnosing early breast cancer, as patients have to rely on this in order to be accurately
AT last! A Labour councillor who is willing to tell the truth about the awful state of parts of Burnley (LET, January 16). Congratulations to Lilian Clark for having the courage to speak up about the horrendous environment produced by dirt, drugs, crime
Edgworth Against Turbines group, who oppose the planned siting of two 95m turbines at Uglow Farm, are staging a Black Tie Dinner Dance Bash at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on March 18. Proceeds will go towards the group's legal costs for a forthcoming public
A LANDLORD has warned that closure of a moorland road could force his pub to shut after custom fell by 75 per cent. John Jacks, of the Crown and Thistle, said that despite only running the pub for two weeks, he may be forced to rethink his position because
A 20-year-old man given a "weekend off" from a bail curfew was seen driving a car at 3am despite being disqualified, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates heard that Liam Cumberland sped off when police tried to stop him and at one stage overtook a taxi
A RISHTON man is in hospital suffering from a suspected broken jaw after an assault near his home early on Tuesday. Police said the 43-year-old, who is receiving treatment for his head injuries in Blackburn Royal Infirmary, was attacked by a man using
A FORMER care home closed by Lancashire County Council, could be demolished to make way for new houses. Plans to replace Peel Court, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, with 17 terrace houses and two apartments have been submitted to Hyndburn Council. The care
AN Accrington man was caught behind the wheel two days before his driving ban ended. Blackburn magistrates heard that Shaun Vincent Martin, 23, had spoken to his probation officer, the police and his solicitor before arranging for insurance for his car
POLICE are hunting thieves who stole a £21,000 Audi A4 from the driveway of a house in Whalley yesterday. The car was stolen from the front of a house in Mitton Road after the thieves took the keys from the kitchen. They also took two tracker cards
A FORMER Oswaldtwistle teacher is to stand trial accused of a sex offence involving a boy pupil. Donald Hunt, 51, is alleged to have carried out the offence when he was a teacher at Rhyddings High School in the 1980s. He now lives in Whitehaven, Cumbria
LEADING British navigator Daniel Barritt has got his World Championship career off to the perfect start with victory in the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally. For the 25-year-old from Hapton clinched a well-earned win in the production car class with
TOM Cornthwaite recovered from a fall at a muddy Lancaster University to finish second senior man in the fourth round of the Mid Lancs Cross Country League. Adam Sutton of Preston led home the Blackburn Harrier with Mark Aspinall first veteran home in
ELEANOR Markendale and Alison Leonard have won gold medals and set championship best performances at the North of England AA Indoor Junior Championships. The two-day event at Sheffield was also a triumph for Hyndburn Athletic Club, winners of six medals
THE Everest Challenge Team from Clayton Harriers has succeeded in reaching the ambitious target of £50,000 for their chosen charities. The team of Garry Wilkinson, John Roche, Neil Worswick, Tyrone Morgan, Peter Booth, Mark Brown and Candice Leah all
BLACKBURN Rovers' Carling Cup hopes might be over for another season but Mark Hughes' players can at least console themselves with the thought that they left Old Trafford with their pride intact. On a dramatic night of tunnel brawls, controversial penalty
Chester Youth 0 Burnley Youth 1: Connor Smith's first half strike saw off Chester and saw Burnley through to the next round of the Youth Alliance Cup. Terry Pashley's side earned a tie with Tranmere Rovers in the fourth round of the competition following
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill will be handed a £1million-plus transfer kitty to replace Ade Akinbiyi and ward off managerless Leicester City. Akinbiyi, who has agreed personal terms with Sheffield United, will today seal his £1.75m move across the Pennines
MARK Hughes last night took an angry swipe at Rio Ferdinand for his part in the tunnel bust-up that marred Blackburn Rovers' Carling Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United. On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the furious Blackburn boss laid
A PET shop boss claims his Rossendale store is harbouring a miracle discovery on the side of a fish. That's the claim of an Asian customer who says he has found a fish whose distinctive markings spell the Arabic word for God. The man spotted the young
THE rightful owners of almost £2,000 of stolen electrical equipment were today urged by police to come forward and claim it. Officers from Eastern Division's burglary team recovered 10 brand new transformers, worth between £180 and £200 each, from a
ANGRY residents today hit out at an environmental body for turning land overlooked by their Burnley homes into a tip. Residents of Dorset Street claim British Waterways is failing in its duty to maintain Dugdale Wharf, off Liverpool Road, by dumping
A PLASTERER who attacked his friend in the Black Bull pub set off home when police were called but was then arrested for drink-driving. Burnley magistrates heard how Ryan James Harrison, 23, who tried to scale a six-foot fence but fell off, turned out
A BANNED driver caught behind the wheel told police he thought his ban was over, but it still had six days to run, a court was told. Alexander Patrick Gough, 32, who was stopped on January 12, said he thought he could get back on the road on the eighth
A ROOFER who drove while disqualified made his second court appearance in three days and kept his freedom again. Daniel Donald Phillips, 25, who parked around the back of Colne police station, ran from the vehicle on seeing officers. He then hid as the
POLICE are carrying out a raid a day to rid Burnley neighbour-hoods of suspected criminals. As part of an offensive against suspected drug dealers, burglars and louts causing anti-social behaviour, officers are raiding at least one property in the borough
ASIDE from Blackburn, and possibly Iraq, the single issue which has taken up more of my time during the nearly five years I have been Foreign Secretary is Iran. When I first took over in Spring 2001 from Robin Cook the big question was whether I should
PEOPLE in Brierfield need to be heard' as part of plans to transform an area of housing clearance in the town. Former councillor and Brierfield resident Azhar Ali said suggestions by people living in the canal corridor area which the council wants to
A soldier has lost his licence after drink driving and would probably be losing his liberty as well the day after, a court heard. Burnley Magistrates were told how Anthony Fitzpatrick, 21, was absent without leave from the King's Royal Hussars and was
A thief who crept into a family home as a father and his daughter slept in their beds is behind bars for two years. Engineer-turned-drug addict Scott Morrison, 32, who made off with his victim Steve Martin's treasured army medals, was caught out after
A MOTHER of three was said to have swallowed a bag of heroin when she was spotted by police. Susan Howarth, 36, ran off when approached by officers who went to arrest her after they saw an exchange between her and another woman, Burnley magistrates heard
AT last! A Labour councillor who is willing to tell the truth about the awful state of parts of Burnley (LET, January 16). Congratulations to Lilian Clark for having the courage to speak up about the horrendous environment produced by dirt, drugs, crime
TUESDAY'S news about the 20 women who have been mis-diagnosed through breast screening in Manchester has once again set alarm bells ringing. Mammography is crucial in diagnosing early breast cancer, as patients have to rely on this in order to be accurately
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that adage certainly rings true for one Chorley primary school. Teachers at All Saints' CE, Moor Road, have 'toasted' a Breakfast Club scheme which they claim has improved behaviour and performance of
High school pupils got a 48-hour insight into a world of sleepless nights and crying tots when they took home lifelike babies. Six year 11 girls from Albany Science College took charge of the RealCare animatronic babies for a full weekend as part of their
Tributes have been paid to two teenagers who were killed in separate road accidents. Thomas Bentham, 18, of Mawdesley died when his car hit a tree at 12.20am on Saturday. The accident happened as he was travelling along The Marshes Lane, Mere Brow, near
Two clergymen are heading for pastures new in Preston and Leyland. The Reverend Toby Webber, has been appointed priest in charge of St Aidan's, Bamber Bridge, with his licensing at the church on Wednesday, March 29. Rev Webber, 30, originally from the
A bronze Roman trumpet brooch was the find of the year at a local metal detecting club. The competition at Preston and District Metal Detecting Club was judged by Lancashire finds officer Dot Bruns. Ms Bruns said she chose the brooch because of its archaeological
A Preston labourer suffered horrific injuries when he was attacked after a night out in the city centre. Danny Hughes, 23, of Sylvancroft, Ingol, was viciously assaulted as he left Squires night club, Market Street, at about 3.30am on Saturday. During
A man supplied heroin to an undercover police officer, a court was told. Darren Robert Catlow, 22, who was caught out in Operation Nimrod, has admitted supplying heroin, last March 17. He was committed to Burnley Crown Court for sentence by the town's
A PLASTERER who attacked his friend in the Black Bull pub set off home when police were called - but was then arrested for drink-driving. Burnley magistrates heard how Ryan James Harrison, 23, who tried to scale a six-foot fence but fell off, turned out
PEOPLE in Brierfield 'need to be heard' as part of plans to transform an area of housing clearance in the town. Former councillor and Brierfield resident Azhar Ali said suggestions by people living in the canal corridor area -- which the council wants
A thief who crept into a family home as a father and his daughter slept in their beds is behind bars for two years. Engineer-turned-drug addict Scott Morrison, 32, who made off with his victim Steve Martin's treasured army medals, was caught out after
A soldier has lost his licence after drink driving and would probably be losing his liberty as well the day after, a court heard. Burnley Magistrates were told how Anthony Fitzpatrick, 21, was absent without leave from the King's Royal Hussars and was
Chorley player manager Shaun Teale hailed the attitude of his squad after his side put themselves right back into play-off contention with a well-earned 2-1 victory at Colwyn Bay. Chorley are currently in eighth place with 17 games left, just five points
AN Accrington man was caught behind the wheel two days before his driving ban ended. Blackburn magistrates heard that Shaun Vincent Martin, 23, had spoken to his probation officer, the police and his solicitor before arranging for insurance for his car
A FORMER care home closed by Lancashire County Council, could be demolished to make way for new houses. Plans to replace Peel Court, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, with 17 terrace houses and two apartments have been submitted to Hyndburn Council. The care
POLICE are hunting thieves who stole a £21,000 Audi A4 from the driveway of a house in Whalley yesterday. The car was stolen from the front of a house in Mitton Road after the thieves took the keys from the kitchen. They also took two tracker cards belonging
THOUSANDS of Ribble Valley residents have turned over a new leaf - thanks to a festive recycling scheme. Ribble Valley Borough Council's Christmas tree recycling project has been hailed a huge success after more than 2,000 residents took part. Grounds
ASIDE from Blackburn, and possibly Iraq, the single issue which has taken up more of my time during the nearly five years I have been Foreign Secretary is Iran. When I first took over in Spring 2001 from Robin Cook the big question was whether I should
Chester City Youth 0 Burnley Youth 1: Connor Smith's first half strike saw off Chester and saw Burnley through to the next round of the Youth Alliance Cup . Terry Pashley's side earned a tie with Tranmere Rovers in the fourth round of the competition
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill will be handed a £1million-plus transfer kitty to replace Ade Akinbiyi and ward off managerless Leicester City. Akinbiyi, who has agreed terms with Sheffield United, will today seal his £1.75m move across the Pennines following
LEADING British navigator Daniel Barritt has got his World Championship career off to the perfect start with victory in the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally. For the 25-year-old from Hapton clinched a well-earned win in the production car class with new
There are nailbiting times ahead for an ice-skating sensation who will appear in a world famous show in Manchester. Lindsay Peralta, 33, from Moss Lane, Farington Moss, Leyland, will be hoisted up by two wires in the ice-skating extravaganza Holiday on
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill will be handed a £1million-plus transfer kitty to replace Ade Akinbiyi and ward off managerless Leicester City. Akinbiyi, who has agreed terms with Sheffield United, will today seal his £1.75m move across the Pennines following
MARK Hughes last night took an angry swipe at Rio Ferdinand for his part in the tunnel bust-up that marred Blackburn Rovers' Carling Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United. On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the furious Blackburn boss laid
Kendal 9 Preston Grasshoppers 29: Hoppers took time to come to terms with the heavy conditions but a crucial yellow card and a strong second half performance saw them home with a bonus point. Hoppers started hesitantly when hooker Richie Sands was penalised
Edgworth Against Turbines group, who oppose the planned siting of two 95m turbines at Uglow Farm, are staging a Black Tie Dinner Dance Bash at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on March 18. Proceeds will go towards the group's legal costs for a forthcoming public
AN 87-year-old Darwen man died of an asbestos related cancer although it had not been possible to identify exactly when he was exposed to the killer substance, an inquest was told. The inquest heard that Norman Whiteside had worked as a steam locomotive
A PET shop boss claims his Rossendale store is harbouring a miracle discovery -- on the side of a fish. That's the claim of an Asian customer who says he has found a fish whose distinctive markings spell the Arabic word for God. The man spotted the young
Thank you for raising this issue and providing the people of Chorley with the opportunity to provide their views. I feel strongly that the town's motto should be restored to the original Beware. I was shocked and irritated by the previous decision to
There has been a lot of talk lately about the role of supermarkets. How they are damaging our local shops and our town centres, etc. The real threat to losing local shops and town centres is the shoppers themselves. By all means do most of your shopping
I have read with interest the letter from Graham Archer in the Citizen, Wednesday, January 4, (Council Should Remember Market Is Our Prime Asset). Graham often writes letters to the paper and I am one of the first to admit he has some good ideas, but
A 35-YEAR-OLD disqualified driver took his brother's car without permission and sped off, forcing his brother and mother to jump out of the way, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Martin Kelly later failed to stop for police and, when
BLACKBURN-born home designer Wayne Hemingway has revealed his new ambition -- to develop a housing estate in his home town. The 44-year-old, the founder of Red or Dead, has won national and international renown for his development of homes. His Staith
BLACKBURN Ice Arena is enjoying a boom thanks to television talent show Dancing On Ice. Up to 30 per cent more customers have been visiting the Grimshaw Park venue since the series began -- and on some occasions staff have had to turn people away And
Chorley welterweight boxing champion Michael Jennings enters the ring for his second defence of the British title in front of an expected 8,000 crowd in Nottingham on Saturday. Jennings is hoping to continue the outstanding form he showed last year when
ELEANOR Markendale and Alison Leonard have won gold medals and set championship best performances at the North of England AA Indoor Junior Championships. The two-day event at Sheffield was also a triumph for Hyndburn Athletic Club, winners of six medals
THE Everest Challenge Team from Clayton Harriers has succeeded in reaching the ambitious target of £50,000 for their chosen charities. The team of Garry Wilkinson, John Roche, Neil Worswick, Tyrone Morgan, Peter Booth, Mark Brown and Candice Leah all
THERE have been many initiatives in recent years aimed at integrating Asian pupils and making them feel part of mainstream education and to improve their exam results as a result. But today it appears that one major area is still causing problems -- despite
I TOTALLY agree with Coun Clark (LET, January 16). We all know that Coun Clark is not talking about Burnley shopping centre, where a dedicated small band of workers keep it spotless, picking up after all the slobs that hang around there. There are two
A kind-hearted Chorley woman has given Derian House children's hospice a wonderful new year present - the £10,000 cash prize she scooped in a competition! Mrs Margaret Heald won the money after entering the competition, run by a national newspaper, and
Wildlife experts have introduced a rare breed of pony to an idyllic site in a Chorley village. Welsh Mountain ponies have been brought to a field in Croston near the Old Clay 'Ole pond by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. It is hoped that by grazing on the
A popular priest has paid tribute to the people of Chorley after being given his first permanent appointment. The Reverend Toby Webber has been curate at Chorley Parish Church of St Laurence for the past three-and-a-half years and his ministry has been
A blooming marvellous summer is in prospect after it was announced that Chorley is to enter the North West in Bloom competition for the first time. Chorley Borough Council has decided to co-ordinate the entry and is hoping for support from town centre
A move to restore Chorley's motto to its original wording is to be made in March, the first time since it was changed 17 years ago. Former mayor Councillor Eric Bell is preparing to launch a bid to restore the word 'Beware' to the town's emblem. "It's
THIEVES stole a shopping bag from a pensioner as he lay dying in the road after being hit by a car. Augustin Shanley's family today slammed the thieves as 'heinous and despicable' as police launched a hunt to find the crooks. Mr Shanley, 80, died in hospital
How the Rovers players fared in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg defeat at Old Trafford. FRIEDEL: Didn't deserve to be on losing side. A Herculean effort from the American 9 NEILL: Solid defensively and got forward well down the right 7 GRAY: Not
MARK Hughes said his 'devastated' Rovers players couldn't have given any more in their quest to reach the Carlng Cup final last night, writes NICK SMITH. But the Rovers boss reckons referee Graham Poll could have done a lot more to help his side as Mancheser
RYAN Nelsen reckons Blackburn Rovers turned in their best performance yet in their three meetings with Manchester United this season. Although it was their first defeat to the Red Devils following a win at Old Trafford in the Premiership and the 1-1 draw
MARK Hughes last night took an angry swipe at Rio Ferdinand for his part in the tunnel bust-up that marred Blackburn Rovers' Carling Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United. On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the furious Blackburn boss laid
BLACKBURN Rovers' Carling Cup hopes might be over for another season but Mark Hughes' players can at least console themselves with the thought that they left Old Trafford with their pride intact. On a dramatic night of tunnel brawls, controversial penalty
All new buildings in Preston could soon be required to have solar panels or wind turbines, under proposals to be considered by the city council today. The proposal calls for new developments or conversions, with floor space of 100sq metres, or any new
Vandals who trashed Preston North End's training ground could hinder the club's attempts to buy new players, according to the PNE chairman, Derek Shaw Mr Shaw said they could be forced to spend thousands on CCTV cameras or 24-hour security guards to patrol
England cricket hero Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff received a hero's welcome when he returned to Preston to be made an honorary Freeman of the City. Flintoff was bestowed with the honour at a ceremony at Preston Town Hall on Friday where he was given a gown
A dance academy for Billy Elliot wannabes is being launched in Preston. Imagine! Productions, which has rehearsals at the Carey Centre, Pole Street, is building on the success of its musical theatre academies for children and adults. Andy Vitolo, artistic
Aids sufferers in Rwanda will be getting a helping hand from volunteers who will help to build a medical unit. Eight members of the Rotary Club of Preston Guild branch will travel to Kibogora Hospital, Kibogora, south west Rwanda, on January 28, to construct
Remember when flaming red Ribble buses were commonplace? They were once as familiar a sight on our roads as the blue buses of Preston and the Fishwick khaki greens are today. Now the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust (RVPT) is appealing for people to
Celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of training guide dogs for the blind in Britain start this week. Reporter David Bartlett spoke to university lecturer Anne Savirimuthu about losing her sight and getting a guide dog which helped transform her
POLICE are carrying out a raid a day to rid Burnley neighbour-hoods of suspected criminals. As part of an offensive against suspected drug dealers, burglars and louts causing anti-social behaviour, officers are raiding at least one property in the borough
ANGRY residents today hit out at an environmental body for turning land overlooked by their Burnley homes into a tip. Residents of Dorset Street claim British Waterways is failing in its duty to maintain Dugdale Wharf, off Liverpool Road, by dumping rubbish
THIEVES stole a shopping bag from a pensioner as he lay dying in the road after being hit by a car. Augustin Shanley's family today slammed the thieves as 'heinous and despicable' as police launched a hunt to find the crooks. Mr Shanley, 80, died in hospital
North End boss Billy Davies has warned his side not to get carried away by one of the most impressive statistics in football this season. North End are now unbeaten in 19 matches an achievement which has impressed the manager who had to warn fans not
A RISHTON man is in hospital suffering from a suspected broken jaw after an assault near his home early on Tuesday. Police said the 43-year-old, who is receiving treatment for his head injuries in Blackburn Royal Infirmary, was attacked by a man using
THE rightful owners of almost £2,000 of stolen electrical equipment were today urged by police to come forward and claim it. Officers from Eastern Division's burglary team recovered 10 brand new transformers, worth between £180 and £200 each, from a flat
A "NEGLECTED" Great Harwood community centre is to undergo urgent repairs after Hyndburn Council pledged £50,000 for the project. An inspection was carried out to assess the state of Bank Mill House senior citizens' centre, in Church Street. Among other
A FORMER Oswaldtwistle teacher is to stand trial accused of a sex offence involving a boy pupil. Donald Hunt, 51, is alleged to have carried out the offence when he was a teacher at Rhyddings High School in the 1980s. He now lives in Whitehaven, Cumbria
A PENSIONER today hit out at the "disgusting" treatment she has received from the Royal Mail after a gift package she was waiting for "went missing". Shirley McMillan, of Balmoral Road, Accrington, has been left frustrated after repeated attempts to retrieve
FEARS that councillors cannot afford to maintain and repair council homes after controversially voting to keep them have been played down. Ribble Valley councillors have been told the decision to not sell its housing stock has left the authority in a
Read what Burnley supporters thought of the £1.75m transfer of Ade Akinbiyi. Steve Cotterill needs the money from Ade's sale to strengthen the squad otherwise we will end up losing not only a good, passionate manager but also lots of fans. Kilby needs
Two clergymen are heading for pastures new in Preston and Leyland. The Reverend Toby Webber, has been appointed priest in charge of St Aidan's, Bamber Bridge, with his licensing at the church on Wednesday, March 29. Rev Webber, 30, originally from the
A terminally ill pensioner has hit out at clampers who clamped his car -- even though he showed them a valid disabled permit. War veteran Ronnie Hollingsworth, 85, who has lung cancer and other disabilities, parked his Nissan Micra in a disabled bay near
A campaign to reduce the number of motorcycle casualties on the county's roads has been launched. The six-week initiative, which aims to get drivers and motorcyclists to anticipate the actions of each other on the road, comes just a week after 17-year-old
A popular festival which attracted hundreds of people to Leyland could be resurrected if a new town council is set up. The Leyland Festival, which first started in 1899, could be brought back to try and inject more community spirit into the town. The
AN East Lancashire company is helping the US recover from Hurricane Katrina -- after making specialist cutting equipment to repair oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Allspeeds Ltd which employs around 50 workers at its base in Atlas Street, Clayton-le-Moors
A LANDLORD has warned that closure of a moorland road could force his pub to shut after custom fell by 75 per cent. John Jacks, of the Crown and Thistle, said that despite only running the pub for two weeks, he may be forced to rethink his position because
THE discovery of the body of a 57-year-old man in the front garden of a Darwen house sparked a full-scale police inquiry, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that a top Home Office forensic pathologist was called in after the body of Thomas James Goodson
RAIDERS attacked security guards filling up a cash machine last night but fled empty handed. Police said three or four people wearing balaclava masks struck at the Abbey building society in Manchester Road, Haslingden, at 9.10pm. The two security guards
Chorley could soon be a Fairtrade borough if a council campaign succeeds. Chorley Borough Council will now serve Fairtrade approved tea and coffee and sugar at council meetings and events wherever possible. The move is the start of a drive to encourage
In 1251 Henry III granted lands (Lancashire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire) to William de Ferrers Earl of Derby; who in 1253 granted a charter of Borough status to a hamlet now called Bolton. In 1256 Henry III granted a charter of Borough status on a hamlet
PATIENTS were kept in inappropriate beds after a rehabilitation ward closed, a health boss admitted. The number of patients placed on wards not suited to their needs increased after the Blackburn ward was closed, councillors were told. Anne Asher, director
A 20-year-old man given a "weekend off" from a bail curfew was seen driving a car at 3am despite being disqualified, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates heard that Liam Cumberland sped off when police tried to stop him and at one stage overtook a taxi
Vandals who trashed Preston North End's training ground could hinder the club's attempts to buy new players, according to the PNE chairman, Derek Shaw Mr Shaw said they could be forced to spend thousands on CCTV cameras or 24-hour security guards to patrol
North End boss Billy Davies has warned his side not to get carried away by one of the most impressive statistics in football this season. North End are now unbeaten in 19 matches an achievement which has impressed the manager who had to warn fans not
Leyland's historic motor museum could be forced to move out of town due to a cash crisis. Bosses at The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, said it had been struggling financially for some years and options were being considered to secure
RAIDERS attacked security guards filling up a cash machine last night but fled empty handed. Police said three or four people wearing balaclava masks struck at the Abbey building society in Manchester Road, Haslingden, at 9.10pm. The two security guards
THIEVES stole a shopping bag from a pensioner as he lay dying in the road after being hit by a car. Augustin Shanley's family today slammed the thieves as heinous and despicable' as police launched a hunt to find the crooks. Mr Shanley, 80, died in
BURNLEY today agreed a club record £1.75million fee with Sheffield United for star striker Ade Akinbiyi. The Clarets striker was dramatically pulled out of the club's training trip to southern Europe at the 11th hour after the two Championship clubs
Blackburn Rovers were not the only local team to enjoy a victory over Newcastle at the weekend Blackburn Hawks also brushed aside their North East opponents in the English National Ice Hockey League. While Rovers triumphed at St James Park on Saturday
JOHN Coleman would settle for a 1-0 win every week. The Accrington Stanley manager admitted to a bout of nerves in his side's win over Cambridge United by a single goal on Saturday. But the Reds boss knows more of the same would be enough to secure
GOALS will always be the staple diet for any striker worth his salt. And Bramall-Lane bound Ade Akinbiyi has gorged himself ever since he arrived at Burnley 11 months ago. The mark of a real goalscorer is how many times he comes up with that crucial
JUST yesterday, I bumped into Burnley legend Brian Miller in town. "Any news on Ade?" was his opening gambit. It seems even someone with a half a century of involvement with the Clarets was as desperate for daily updates as the rest of us! Well today
IT MAY take a little longer than expected but Blackburn captain Richard Spicer has set his sights on leading his team back to where they belong. The club were hoping for a quick return to North Two West following relegation but those plans have had to
SEMI-FINAL specialist Frank Stapleton reckons nobody should expect a thriller when Manchester United and Blackburn clash in tonight's second leg. But he also says that's the reason why Mark Hughes's men have every chance of reaching their second final
SIR Alex Ferguson has admitted that his decision not to sign Morten Gamst Pedersen has somewhat backfired. Pedersen has proved a particular thorn in Ferguson's side, scoring both goals in Blackburn's Premiership win in September as well as levelling
BRAD Friedel has hailed the magic of the Carling Cup as he aims to lead Blackburn Rovers to their second final in four years tonight. Friedel was one of the stars when Rovers lifted the trophy in 2002, turning in a Herculean performance at the Millennium
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes today roared We can do it!' as Rovers head to Old Trafford knowing they need to score to keep their Carling Cup dreams alive. Tonight's semi-final second leg is delicately poised at the halfway point after Rovers and Manchester
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is sweating on the fitness of Craig Bellamy ahead of tonight's Carling Cup semi-final second leg with Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Welsh international is available again after completing a one-match suspension, which
STEVEN Reid is backing Morten Gamst Pedersen to deliver another knockout blow at Old Trafford tonight after the Norwegian has been hailed as Blackburn's answer to Diego Maradona! Pedersen has already scored three times against Manchester United this
A PUB in Knuzden Brook has been refused permission to extend its opening hours. Residents living near the Knuzden Brook Hotel had written to Hyndburn Council objecting to the pub's plans to stay open until midnight during the week and 1am on Fridays
AN East Lancashire gallery has opened its doors to couples who want to tie the knot next to one of Europe's top art collections. The picturesque Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington is home to the largest public collection of Tiffany glass in Europe, and
what do you get when you mix 22 people, 22 sealed boxes and 22 different cash prizes with Noel Edmonds? A TV phenomenon, that's what. Considering my track record of getting home in time after work for Blue Peter/ Home and Away/ Neighbours, it's frankly
A FORMER photographic shop and printers is to be expanded to provide office space for businesses in Clitheroe. Pye's has occupied the York Street site since it opened as a photographic shop in 1918 and has been a printers for the last few years. Now
A TEENAGE graffiti artist who offered to clean up his own mess to avoid prosecution has been ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid community work. Blackburn magistrates heard that James Bonnick, who daubed his tag' (stylised signature) on buildings throughout
WHILST I applaud the actions of dog walkers who clean up dog mess I would like to point out that the used plastic bag should then be binned either at home or in a disposal box. Some owners deposit bags in bushes or hedges where they will remain. Do they
The clock tower in King William Street, Blackburn, is to vanish. All I can say is it's about time! The clock tower which used to be a beautiful timepiece was transformed into a huge monstrosity and has rarely told the right time since somebody in their
RE the story Borough ban on blade soccer boots' of January 12. Blades are dangerous, studs are dangerous. I have been on the receiving end of an injury from blades but am still unsure how different my injury would have been if the player concerned was
I WONDER if anybody else agrees that people are very selfish today. I live in the Pothouse area of Darwen and constantly have to clean up dog mess. I have contacted the council which says that this is classed as "anti-social behaviour" and it would
ONE of the largest art exhibitions ever seen in Blackburn has been launched at eight venues across town as cultural chiefs try to put the town on the art world map. The £1million Parallel Realities: Asian Art Now exhibition has been shipped across from
AN OSWALDTWISTLE mother of three who cheated her way to almost £13,000 benefits she wasn't entitled to has kept her freedom. Former drug addict and prolific offender Lisa Dwyer, 38, was living with her partner but claiming as a single mother and did
A MAN suffered a gash to his head during a violent incident at a Darwen bar praised for its safety and security. But today Reg Gorton, owner of Bar Java, in Wellington Road, said he was happy with the way the situation had been handled, despite one of
PERSISTENT truants face early-morning visits from police in a bid to ensure they get to class. The move by officers in Blackburn with Darwen comes after new figures revealed that attempts to reduce truancy are appearing to stagnate. Despite repeated
VOLUNTEERS at a homeless charity in Accrington which provides "emotional first aid" to those in need helped over 35,000 people last year. Visitors to Maundy Relief, Abbey Street, have tripled over the last year as volunteers help not only with finding
A WOMAN was pounced on and indecently assaulted by a hooded man as she made her way to work. Police said the incident could have been even more serious had it not been for a passer-by who disturbed the attacker. The woman, who is in her 40s, was walking
