ELEVEN darts from Andy McHugh (Jolly Carter) and Dicky Farrimond (New Inn) were the best of the week in Lowton & District D&D League. Domino scores in brackets: Bridgewater 6 (4) Leigh Cricket 1 (1), Musketeer 4 (2) Victoria Inn 3 (3), New Inn
TYLDESLEY RU began the new campaign with a convincing 14-5 win against Wigan. First-half tries from Lee Berrisford and Chris Aldred, both converted by Dave Sivill, left Wigan 14 points adrift at the break. They did manage a revival, but the Tyldesley
OBITUARY THE steward of Rawtenstall Conservative Club, Peter Ashworth, collapsed and died in a Manchester street after watching Lancashire's cricket team win the AXA League title at Old Trafford. Mr Ashworth, of Talbot Close, Rawtenstall, was 58 and had
PRECINCT: With the last two phases fully let, Bury's £5 million shopping precinct was turning away traders, said the agents. HOP: The recently-formed Angouleme Community Association held its opening dance at the new Mosses Centre - and 300 people turned
AMBITIOUS Leigh RMI have set their sights high. Missing out on promotion to the GM Vauxhall Conference last season was a bitter pill to swallow; this season they plan to do better. And a step up the football ladder would bring a much-needed cash injection
A POLICE officer said to have punched a schoolboy in the back of the head has begun a fight to clear his name and save his career. PC Stephen Charnley, 34, based at Rawtenstall until he was suspended after the alleged attack outside the police station
By Radio City DJ Darren Proctor HOPE you had a great Bank Holiday weekend, it's back to normality until Christmas now - but hey, it's only three months away! Highlight of my week has been the story about a guy from Merseyside who spent weeks planning
ARMED police officers backed by the force helicopter searched a Pendle village early today after a man claimed he was confronted by someone with a gun. The man had been drinking in Barrowford earlier in the evening and was on his way home when he told
DISAPPOINTED Burnley boss Stan Ternent accused recent signing Peter Swan of letting the club down by getting sent off at the Madejski Stadium last night. Swan left referee Paul Danson with no choice but to reach for the red card when he needlessly took
MEMBERS of the Hargreaves family certainly believe in following in their ancestors' footsteps. LIttle Emma Maher, four, is the fourth generation of the Hargreaves family to learn their three Rs at St Leonard's CE School in Langho. Emma's mum Carole and
STAN Ternent is facing a race against the clock if he is to bolster his depleted squad in time for Saturday's visit of bottom-of-the-table Wycombe Wanderers, after an injury to Ronnie Jepson blighted a stirring comeback at Reading last night, writes PETE
THIEVES have wrecked a hospital radio station's bid to re-launch its service to patients. Burglars broke into the closed-down studio at Park Lee Hospital, Blackburn, and took equipment which was waiting to be moved to set up the new station at Queen's
ROY Hodgson could not possibly have been clearer as he held court at White Hart Lane last night - Tim Sherwood is NOT FOR SALE. And his statement carried the full weight of Jack Walker, writes PETER WHITE. But the Blackburn Rovers boss, who axed his skipper
BURY councillors were last night (Thurs Sept 3) set to make a decision on whether or not to sanction the return of British beef in schools. Back in 1995, Bury was one of the first authorities in the country to take beef off the menu. Since then caterers
AS the tail end of hurricane Danielle blew itself out over southern England last night, it was Burnley who provided the storming finish to dent Reading's previously flawless start in their palatial new home, writes PETE OLIVER. A goal down-and reduced
SHE'S the lady in red Chris de Burgh will see when he gets switched on tomorrow night (Friday) Donning a giant Fanta sign and spectacular lightning bolts, Blackpool Tower will shine in all her glory for nine weeks as the figurehead for six miles of colourful
PRESTON 111-9 CHORLEY 113-2 LEAGUE leaders Chorley inflicted Preston's 15th defeat of the season when they hammered them at West Cliff by 8 wickets. Chorley captain Roland Horridge inserted Preston and the home side lost their first wicket at 15 when
A PATHOLOGIST will carry out extra tests on the body of a Ribble Valley man who died two months after he was injured in a town centre incident. Coroner Andre Rebello adjourned an inquest into Mark Hall, 25, who was found dead in bed at his home in Main
SIX-year-old Prestwich girl Catherine Lawson, confined to life indoors because she suffers 100 epileptic fits a day, can now have the padded playroom her parents have been pleading for. Thanks to the intervention of "fairy Godfather" bosses at a major
A PSYCHIATRIC patient this week made a second escape from a secure unit in Atherton. Around 9pm on Monday the patient forced a door, climbed over a roof then threw a brick through a window. He entered an office, took the keys to a people carrier and drove
FRED Matthias, the music man of Moss Bank, is hoping that his request for information will strike a chord among customers of this column. He's attempting to get back in touch with a long-lost cornet and trumpet player from his time as a bandmaster with
RAIL campaigners say the £5 million plan to refurbish Blackburn station is a boost to their hopes of seeing services again run beyond Clitheroe. The Friends of the Blackburn to Hellifield line say they hope the facelift will be a step in the right direction
BATTALION chiefs have been accused of biting the hand that feeds it and bringing Bury's 200 year old Fusilier link to an abrupt halt. While happy to use the local Fusilier Territorial Army's exemplary recruitment and attendance figures to bolster their
RECENTLY your paper highlighted the proposed development for Haydock at the old open-cast mine site just off Piele Road. I am writing to air my opinion of such 'development.' I understand that industrial and urban development are vital in a modern, civilised
A BUS service enticing shoppers from Atherton and Tyldesley to the new out-of-town Trafford Centre at Dumplington starts on Monday. The First Manchester service 132 will run hourly from Monday to Saturday replacing service 32 on certain journeys between
JOAN DOOREY has gone backtracking - to find she hasn't aged one little bit! In 1968 she appeared in the Emlyn Williams murder thriller "Night Must Fall" as the aged wheelchair-bound Mrs Bramson. Now she is preparing to reprise the role. St Joseph's Players
LEO Sayer took time out from his big appearance at Hilton Park '98 to watch Australian beauty Dannii Minogue. And then he jetted off to the Edinburgh Festival for a two night spot after a little autograph signing (writes IRENE LYNE). The Seventies star
CYRIL Wilkinson has helped his ducks have ducklings... And his hens have chickens... Now, at the ripe old age on 88, he 's started courting - and has already had kids! And this week, he's been showing off the latest members of his family. But Cyril's
ON Saturday, August 22, the new military band of the Fusiliers' Association (Lancashire) had the pleasure of playing a Festival of Music in the Mill Gate centre. During the performances a collection was made to assist the funds to purchase new instruments
UNFORTUNATELY, I can only agree with Mr Johnston's letter (August 28) about Prestwich Business Forum. I can appreciate their efforts to try to improve Prestwich but feel those efforts can only be in vain. The Longfield Centre - owned by people who live
I WOULD like to thank all the children, parents and teachers in the North of England who have supported the Blue Peter Appeal for Cystic Fibrosis by holding bring and buy sales over the past six months. Thanks to everyone who has taken part, the appeal
HAVING seen two recent letters in the Bury Times regarding the condition of local estates, may I comment on my own estate. Littlewood estate used to be one of the nicest in Bury; gardens were kept tidy, pavements swept and litter was never a problem.
A LOCAL farmer who helped to put Lowton back on the map has died. Local historian, Bert Worsley, of Lowton House Farm, was 85. He suffered a stroke and passed away in Warrington Infirmary last Friday. Mr Worsley, a widower, who lived with his brother,
Folly Lane A 32 Clock Face 14 CLOCK faded after a good opening spell in this North West Counties League Division Six A clash. The visitors raced into an early 8-0 lead with a fine individual try by Graham Leadbetter and two goals by Paul Cooney. Just
"HOMELESS" people in Leigh will face a brighter future - when looking out of the windows of their temporary digs. For they have won a "room with a view" - a decorative mural which will be painted on the drab brick wall which they now overlook. The English
ONCE again in "Your Letters", we read about problems with Bury Council. Week in, week out we hear of money being invested in Bury while other areas in the metropolitan borough are allowed to run down. On August 21 we had a complaint from Ramsbottom -
POP stars who usually entertain thousands sang their hearts out in a near empty Leigh stadium. Big name performers like Leo Sayer, Dannii Minogue and Alexander O'Neal did the business on the Hilton Park rugby and soccer pitch. But the expected 12,000
WELL, it was only going to be a matter of time ! Flowing with milk and honey would have been a more appropriate state for an urn than soap suds (Bury Times, August 28). Fortunately the construction of the urn is such that it will allow for the removal
FORMER Preston councillor Veronica Afrin is predicting a 'nasty fight' in the campaign for a key council seat. Mrs Afrin, who resigned from her St Matthew's ward seat last month after being declared bankrupt, was re-selected by the Labour Party after
ROCK FM's longest-serving DJ Simon 'The Boy' Ross has left the station to become an evening presenter at Capital Radio in London. Speaking on the move, he said: "I will miss Lancashire and everyone at Rock FM a great deal. My six years at Red Rose were
PRESTON North End chairman Bryan Gray has issued a 'don't worry' plea to the fans after he announced the club made a loss of £1.4 million in the last year. Mr Gray said he was confident the club was going in the right direction despite the huge financial
MASSIVE plans to redevelop part of Blackburn town centre were revealed. It was believed the blueprint for the Boulevard area could include the demolition of Blackburn railway station to release land for new shops, offices and a hotel. Plans to sell off
CROWDS flocked to see the prestigious 'planes, trains and automobiles on show at British Aerospace's family day at Warton. The event - which attracted the likes of Rolls Royce, McLaren, Jaguar, Raleigh International and Formula 2 - was a huge success
THE planning U-turn by the Tory government might make the £600million Trafford Centre near Manchester that opened today the last-ever mega shopping mall to be allowed in the country. But that is no comfort to the North West towns faced with the threat
THE PRESCRIPTION written for the NHS's endemic money sickness by the government's chief medical officer today is so simplistic that, at first, it is almost absurd. For, in his final report on the nation's health before retiring, Sir Kenneth Calman says
SOME weeks ago, I wrote of a tree being destroyed by mindless youths who had stripped it off its bark. Last Saturday night, another tree - fully grown - was also stripped of its bark by a slim, fair-haired youth aged about 14, who was in a gang of 10
ANDY Flintoff signed off Lancashire's one-day campaign in real style. Freddie's unbeaten 93 was the best in an AXA League floodlit match, and he lit up Trent Bridge after the weather had played havoc, the start being delayed by rain and then by a strong
DON'T miss the opportunity to whizz around Oz on a cycle - from Canberra to Sydney - which comes as a real bargain. We are inviting you to saddle up and support the charity Mencap. Riders who pay a £300 registration fee and raise sponsorship money get
IWAS surprised and astonished by the comment of Sarah Wheatcroft (Letters, August 25), that President Clinton had retaliated to the bombings of American embassies in Africa whether he was right or wrong. How could she make such a statement? Surely, if
CULCHETH couple Mr & Mrs R Clarke, who won the Journal's recent Open Golf competition, organised with the Royal Bank of Scotland, receive their brochures and final day tickets at Royal Birkdale from the bank's Sally Williams. Converted for the new
LANCASTER City FC are finally to begin developing their Gaint Axe ground next month. The covered Long Marsh End is to be extended to accommodate another 400 spectators at the cost of 'a few thousand pounds' according to club official Mick Hoyle. Manager
HAYDOCK'S title hopes suffered a major blow as they lost at home to Burscough. The Yickers had first use of the wicket and Nafees Din looked in good nick until he was dismissed for 20 by a ball that kept low. Barry Cross, recalled to the first team, batted
LANCASTER are still waiting for their first win of the season but it must surely come soon. Blues manager Alan TInsley is well aware that his side need to make the most of their territorial advantage and he's called on his players "to get their finger
A DETERMINED St Annes man finally completed a charity parachute jump after his two previous attempts had to be aborted. David Lees, of Stratford Road, decided to enter the challenging event for Marie Curie Cancer Care having read about it in the Citizen
THE tennis kids of Golborne have proved instant smash hits. In their first season in the Warrington & District U14s League they finished runners-up to Lymm. Most of the youngsters have been playing tennis for less than 12 months. They won six of their
A DRUG addict who stole from his employer and hid his spoils in wheelie bins, has paid with his freedom. Former soldier David Neil Boult, 35, who had a conviction for stealing from his previous job, was told by Burnley magistrates he had breached a position
Blackbrook 14 Crosfields 20 TWO lates tries in a five-minute spell finally killed off Blackbrook's hopes of a second successive win in the Conference Division Two. For Crosfields turned a four-point deficit midway through the second half into a six-point
LEIGH CC's title challenge is back on track after two Bank Holiday wins. They beat Formby by eight wickets and quickly followed up with a nine-wicket win against Colwyn Bay. Formby folded in spectacular style, falling from a brisk 47-1 to 89 all out.
WHAT do the people of Leigh want for entertainment? Promotions staff at Hilton Park who worked hard for months to organise a two-day festival of music at the ground over the August Bank Holiday weekend must be feeling really let down this week. They got
ONE of Morecambe's most colourful characters Les Whittingham has died of a heart attack. Les, who as owner of the resort's Midland Hotel was well known throughout the area, passed away on Monday evening. Friends have paid tribute to the man who was renowned
HUSBAND and wife team Paul and Christine Jones have achieved a life-saving ambition - and hope their hard work will help cancer sufferers across the region. The couple, from Wrea Green, were inspired to raise £3,750 for special equipment after Christine
Spring View 18 Pilkington Recs 23 RECS got their Division One campaign off to a winning start with this useful away victory in a tough, niggly contest. The visitors dominated from the offset with stand-off Shaun Allen dictating play and a raid inspired
MEMBERS of an animal charity in Wyre are warning the public that although they have received a windfall, it doesn't mean they have won the lottery. Wyre Animal Welfare was recently given half of the £90,000 left over from the now defunct Wyre Animal Sanctuary
TYLDESLEY SC's 27th annual minigala was a record-breaking success. That was down to Samantha Thompson in the 10-Year section when she broke a backstroke record which had stood since 1978. She went on to take the Top Girl title, dropping just one point
THE Police Complaints Authority is investigating the death of a Morecambe man. Brian Hann, 26, of Westminster Road is believed to have fallen to his death from the roof of his house. Two police officers had arrived at the scene to investigate a complaint
RAINHILL'S fight for First Division status saw mixed fortunes over the Bank Holiday weekend. On Saturday they played fellow strugglers Buckley away in a crunch match. Batting first Buckley had no answers to Rainhill's professional Richard Green who returned
POLICE arrested ten people in dawn raids across Rossendale and Burnley as part of a crackdown on heroin dealers. And the head of the Pennine Police Division has sent out a stark "you will be caught" warning to all drug dealers across the area. Officers
Lancaster City 2 Bishop Auckland 4 THEY conceded two dubious goals, had the ball cleared off the line FOUR times, hit the crossbar had a seemingly legitimate goal disallowed. It was all part of a great game for the spectators. But players and officials
DETERMINED to oust Halifax from third place, Saints will defend a five-match winning run and seek to prevent a double defeat by Leeds when they travel to Headingley tomorrow, Friday, kick-off 7.30pm. The Rhinos won 31-18 at Knowsley Road in May and, with
AN APPEAL to develop the old Scruples site in Lytham has been dismissed to the joy of Lytham St Annes Civic Society. George Baird, designated inspector by the Secretary of State for the appeal, found no reason why Fylde Council's decision should be overturned
A NEW £2 million sports centre is to be built at Lancaster and Morecambe College thanks to Lottery cash. The development will push the area's sports facilities into the top league and help produce top local sports men and women. Staff at Lancaster and
RAINFORD Cricket Club defeated Dalton on Saturday and secured a vital 20 points in their quest for the Southport and District League premier B title. Dalton won the toss and invited Rainford to bat and left the visitors no choice but to rattle up a big
WALKING miracles don't come more obvious than Barbara Hobbs - and it's all thanks to singer Joe Longthorne. The star of the North Pier summer show has inspired the Yorkshire therapist back from the brink of death for the second time in six years. And
THIEVES ruined a rare holiday for orphans and deprived youngsters in Silverdale. Staff and children were devastated to find £2,000 worth of maintenance equipment stolen at a specially designed children's holiday camp in the village - making it impossible
LIKE many people, I know what it is like to write to local shops expressing my personal views and not even receive an acknowledgment. So, imagine my surprise when the manager of Morrisons on Squires Gate Lane arrived on my doorstep to thank me personally
ST ANNES kept up their impressive form of late in the Vaux Northern League, albeit only a winning draw at Shap Road on Saturday (Aug 29). Courtesy of 56 from Eldine Baptiste in an innings of 132 minutes, which included seven fours and 37 from Russ Bradley
Saints 36 Halifax Blue Sox 6 Report by DENIS WHITTLE WHAT price super Saints to go all the way to Old Trafford for Super League's first-ever Grand Final next month? With four rounds to go, plus the play-offs, it's early days yet, but that was the question
GETTING back on the road is a dream that's about to come true for a Fylde bike fan after 16 long years. The brakes were put on Trevor Jones's passion for riding motorcycles when he came off his bike and broke his back in 1982. He spent nine months in
STREETS of people in Lancaster and Morecambe awoke to find that their cars were systematically attacked by vandals this week. Police were inundated with calls on Sunday by motorists worried they were the victim of some sort of vendetta during the night
Lancs Lynx 64 Workington Town 25 THIS Deepdale massacre was a simply irresistible performance by Lancashire Lynx as they crushed their Cumbrian rivals. Stand Off Phil Jones was once again the game's best player as he ran the show with his fast hands and
A BLACKPOOL junior football club is nearing its dream of a stadium - with a little help from a local legend. Bill Perry, who scored the winning goal for the Seasiders in the 1953 FA Cup final, spent a day raising funds for Foxhall Football Club. He signed
I WRITE regarding the letter Curbs on Leylandii (Citizen, July 30) from Hilton Dawson MP asking for views on the issue. As the owner of a hedge composed of these monsters, I agree that in some cases government legislation is needed regarding where they
FISH fingers are off the menu for a Blackpool mum after claims that ball bearings were found in a packet of the frozen food. Emma Sable, pictured with eight-month-old Darley Amber and one of the fish fingers, says she was horrified to discover the pea-sized
THE North West Inter League Alliance Champions Cup won by Owens Corning Ravenhead will not be retained by the St Helens Combination this year after St Helens Star Premier Division champions Child FC went out at the semi-final stage. They were beaten 3
WHITEFIELD-based Lancashire star Warren Hegg will be launching his 1999 testimonial year in the best way possible....in the England Ashes party to tour Australia this winter. It's a tribute to the tremendous form the former Stand CC player has been in
WHEN they received a complaint about maggots on a ceiling, they knew something was seriously wrong. So the men from the Lancaster and Morecambe pest control service - the rat-catchers - went to the flat upstairs to investigate. Inside they found the wall
EXCELLENT bowling performances sent Greenmount speeding along the victory trail after their batsmen had struggled at Farnworth. Professional Craig Norris led the way with 4 for 20 as the side lying bottom of the BOLTON LEAGUE tried to respond to the villagers
LINCOLN CITY 3 PNE 4 FOR those who saw this match, it is something that they will never forget. I was there and I still can't believe it. North End took a battering in the opening 20 minutes as Lincoln played the long ball game and only some brilliant
PNE 2 CHESTERFIELD 0 NORTH End produced a battling performance to carve out another three points from the holiday programme. The win on Saturday at Lincoln was spectacular - this time around it was pure guts. Chesterfield came to defend the point with
ELTON were toppled off the top rung of the BOLTON ASSOCIATION after falling apart when they entertained Golborne on Sunday. Greg Dimery and John Bushell enjoyed an opening stand worth 47 runs against their title rivals but once they had been parted the
A LEIGH landlady has thrown out a challenge to pub crawlers to take part in a unique tour of the town centre. She wants teams to sign up for "The Leyth Gallon Walk" to raise funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice. The event, which will see squads visiting
WELCOME to an era where plain ignorant footballers start to think they're bigger than their clubs and, unfortunately, have the power to be. The day John Marc Bosman won the case for the rest of the world to follow was a sad one for football. We can all
A NEW comprehensive directory has been produced to help groups in need of more money. It advises organisations on the best ways to go about gaining grant aid.. Published jointly by Wigan Council's Resource Procurement Team and the Wigan and Leigh Council
TAYLOR Park provides the venue for the annual fun day staged by St Helens Model Boat Club and the Council's Ranger Service on Sunday, September 6, from 11am to 4.30pm. A wide variety of vessels will be put through their paces while there will be a variety
AN Astley pub is toasting another top award after being named Family Pub of the Year for the second year in succession. The prize-winning charity champions at the Ross' Arms, in Higher Green Lane, beat off challenges from 600 pubs in the north to snatch
NEW recruit Andrea Harrison is enjoying the 'nappiest' days of her life! Andrea, 17, from Burnley is one of the latest school leavers to take part in the XTEND Modern Apprenticeship programme in East Lancashire. The former Towneley High School pupil is
CLOTHING supplier SEET - new owners of Burnley-based sportswear firm Glory Years - has reported a strong financial performance. SEET made pre-tax profits of £678,000 on turnover of £16.7 million in the first six months of the year. The firm is one of
THE MYSTERY surrounding ownership of Morecambe's revamped Winter Gardens took another turn this week following an accident on the theatre forecourt. A Morecambe women was left battered and bruised after falling down an unmarked gully outside the listed
LEYLAND DAF 125-9 KENDAL 102 LEYLAND Daf kept in contact with league leaders Chorley with a 23 runs victory over Kendal at Sandy Lane. Batting first, Daf posted 125-9 off their allotted 50 overs. Alan Richardson top scored with 23 and Alan Murray assisted
A* to G (A* to C in brackets) L Abrahamsen 9 (9); H Adamson 9 (3); L Ascroft 9 (1); K Ashcroft 11 (11); S Ashton 10 (10); P Aspey 10 (3); S Aspinall 10 (9); C Atherton 10 (2); K Atherton 5; C Austin 9 (8); S Austin 11 (3); Bailey 10 (2); S Bailey 8 (3
THE site of a former slaughterhouse can be sold to a neighbouring garage rather than kept as an open space for nearby residents, councillors have decided. Despite pleas by local woman Pat Cook on behalf of her neighbours, Pendle Council's Nelson area
POLICE are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed an assault on a 73-year-old man. The pensioner was walking his black-and-white Jack Russell dog along Standish Street, St Helens, near to Woodville Street, at about midnight on Friday, August 28, when
A to G (A to C in brackets) L Adams 10 (5); A Al-Falahi (7); M Atkinson 10 (2); C Axon 7; S Baddeley 10; D Bailey 10 (2); S Banks 10 (7); S Bannister 10 (7); D Bardaszewsky 10 (3); L Barnes 10 (10); W Beaumont 10 (7); M Beckett 10 (1); P Beech 10 (4);
WORK began this week on Lancaster's historic Assembly Rooms in King Street. The 240-year-old building, run by the council as an antiques market, is to have eight new trading booths built in the former dance hall. And fast workers aim to have the rooms
By JEREMY RICHARDS WORRIED councillors have issued a tidy-up order to the owner of a landmark church after hearing its grounds were being used as a dumping ground for syringes, beer cans and other rubbish. The owner of St Mary's Church, Nelson, has been
POLICE are looking for witnesses following a fracas outside the Swan public house in Hall Street, St Helens at about 9.45pm on Wednesday, August 26. Three men left the pub and turned into Bickerstaffe Street where they were approached by a gang who started
A SURVEY of shopping habits carried out by college students will help council bosses shape the future face of markets in Pendle. The results of the survey of local shoppers carried out by 45 business studies students at Nelson and Colne College earlier
SHE'S the lady in red Chris de Burgh will see when he gets switched on tomorrow night (Friday). Donning a giant Fanta sign and spectacular lightning bolts, Blackpool Tower will shine in all her glory for nine weeks as the figurehead for six miles of colourful
ST HELENS Council is urging golfers to practice on golf courses, rather than on parks and playing fields, because of the threat of injury to park users as well as damage to property. A council spokesman said it it is also preventing individuals and families
A COUNCILLOR presented a packed housing committee with a lump of grass in a last ditch attempt to help pensioners living in retirement homes on the outskirts of Preston. Coun Geroge Wilkins claims elderly folk living in the Sunningdale OAP bungalows,
FANS of Radio Briars Hey, based at Mill Lane, Rainhill will be disappointed to know that their planned broadcast for September has had to be postponed. Station manger Ray Ferguson said: "We have had to put back our planned broadcast because the Radio
MEMBERS of St Helens Council's Planning Committee have passed a planning application for a new Safeway store in the middle of Earlestown. Work should start on the site within the week and it is hoped that the store will be completed and open for business
DISABILITY will be no bar to the enjoyment of the summer garden thanks to a recently-completed project at Bury's Seedfield Resource Centre. A special sensory garden was designed by the young people who took part in last year's Summer Freedom activities
TURNING 61 is no reason to put your feet up, according to Ramsbottom runner Marie Caldwell. And super-fit Marie celebrated her birthday in style - with 61 laps of Clarence Lido, Bury. The 17-mile jaunt raised funds for the Jubilee Centre in Bury, where
SUTTON residents are celebrating following St Helens Council's decision to refuse a planning application to extend a local factory site. The application was made by Richardsons Ltd. of Lancots Lane but residents nearby objected. Marshalls Cross Liberal
LEIGH need to get Ian Millward's name on a contract double quick, writes MIKE HULME. If Leigh's new Aussie coach sees this horror video he is likely to go walkabout in the bush rather than set foot on a plane for England! The Illawarra Steelers assistant
A TWENTY-year-old rookie goalkeeper has been handed the job of maintaining the best defensive record in the Nationwide League at Birmingham City tomorrow. With Dean Kiely called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the European Championship clash against
A 47-year-old housewife from St Helens has scooped more than £105,000 playing bingo at the town's Mecca Club - the third National Game winner at the Kirkland Street venue in in less than 10 weeks! Mecca manager Chris Wrigley said: "A few days before the
WORK has now begun on the latest redevelopment of Haydock Park Racecourse. The project will transform the County Stand, entrance building, and offices, and is due for completion by May next year. Throughout this period racing will continue as usual, with
YET another chapter is unfolding in the chequered history of the Theatre Royal, St Helens. Following hard on the heels of the news that the theatre has been saved from closure comes the disclosure that the current lessees Connextions will be leaving next
HOLCOMBE Brook Primary School nursery has received the seal of approval from government inspectors. Staff, delighted with their Ofsted inspection report, said it was an apt way to mark the end of the nursery's first year of opening. Ofsted inspectors
WILDLIFE and wild flowers are flourishing beside an industrial site at Hapton. Staff from the William Blythe Ltd chemical plant have created a wilderness walk and garden around the site. The project is being led by three members of staff from the firm's
HINDSFORD JUNIOR FC . . . Juniors U12s beat Wigan & District League 5-2 (Grant Willett 3, Dean Edwards 2); Hawks U12s beat Atherton Collieries 7-1 (Shaun Flaherty, Anthony Fox, Edwards 2, Neil Smith 2, Jonathan Matthews); U11s beat Leigh RMI 4-0 (
SITTING atop an old back-loader, returning home from Leigh Grammar School, the No 82 bus would negotiate the Punch Bowl, writes DAVID HODGKINSON. And there, now a distant and fading picture of old Atherton, was the bowling green. A lush surface, the placid
ATHERTON COLLS have lost their manager - just three games into the new season. Brian Smith sensationally quit after their 5-0 home thumping by Skelmersdale United, the club's third successive defeat. He said: "I've been on the telephone every night through
POLICE believe burglaries at the homes of two elderly women may be linked. The break-ins happened within hours of each other early on Tuesday morning at bungalows in Stacksteads while the occupants were asleep. In one house the pensioner caught sight
LEIGH need to get Ian Millward's name on a contract double quick, writes MIKE HULME. If Leigh's new Aussie coach sees this horror video he is likely to go walkabout in the bush rather than set foot on a plane for England! The Illawarra Steelers assistant
A NEW vicar has thanked parishioners for cleaning up their fire-damaged church in time for his induction cere- mony. The Rev Roger Smith has taken charge at St James, Haslingden, with St Johns at Stonefold, two years after first arriving at the church
By RALPH MARSHALL SOLICITORS are planning to sue health chiefs on behalf of a Rossendale woman - 22 years after a brain operation allegedly went wrong. 9Jacqui Norman, of Rawtenstall, was left seriously incapacitated following an accident as a tumour
A GOOD friend stunned me at the start of this football season when he confessed that he was losing interest in football. This was no football fly-by-night, no Johnny-come-lately. He was sick, he explained, of the insincerity rampant throughout the game
A LOCAL green field site has received a major wildlife boost - but it may not be enough to save it from developers. Spen Moor Ponds are one of two new sites in the borough to be officially declared a Site of Biological Importance. The ponds, situated
ONCE again Bury schools are leading the way in educational excellence and setting standards towns and cities up and down the country can only dream of matching. Recent GCSE results from pupils have confirmed the borough as a standard-bearer in terms of
A FORMER bomber pilot who has led a blitz against crime in Prestwich is in the running for a top award. Pensioner Arnold Hall, co-ordinator of the Oldfield Road Home Watch scheme, is one of 11 divisional finalists in this year's Greater Manchester Police
ONE of Leyland's busiest roads became a makeshift swimming pool as freak weather and flash floods wreaked chaos across the area. Hundreds of local school children flocked to Chapel Brow after the bottom of the road became submerged in three feet of water
PRESTON 150-7 MORECAMBE 151-6 PRESTON lost the first of their Bank Holiday fixtures at Woodhill Lane by four wickets. Put in to bat, Preston lost their first wicket at 13 when Paul Richardson was bowled by Peter Stephens for five. Then Antony Mann and
FRAUDBUSTERS working across East Lancashire have saved more than £11 million in taxpayers' cash this year. Yesterday Zubeda Haq, a Blackburn mother of ten, was jailed for 21 months at Preston Crown Court after admitting a £60,000 swindle. But her fraud
THE sight of Tottenham's beleaguered defenders dashing to congratulate goalkeeper Espen Baardsen at the sound of the final whistle was a picture worth more than a thousand words, writes PETER WHITE. And it will, perhaps, offer a few moments of consolation
COUNCIL chiefs have said "never say never" to a controversial new education policy. Although headteachers and local school's governing bodies are opposed to Education Action Zones (EAZs), Bury Council's ruling Labour party has insisted on keeping its
THE old Cat's Whiskers cafe once thrived on the shores of Carr Mill Dam. It was a 'boy-meets-girl' rendezvous that left an indelible impression on the minds of countless teenagers who discovered their first romance there over the teacups and pop bottles
A PREGNANT young woman who died tragically in a fall would have made the "perfect" parent, the father of her unborn child said this week. Mr Steve Hamer spoke of his grief and the tragic loss of Miss Nicola McGuigan who, five months pregnant, died on
THE damaged Victorian-style canopy at Leigh Boulevard will be totally dismantled this weekend and taken away for repairs costing £20,000. The awning was damaged in July when a wagon delivering in Bradshawgate reversed into one of the posts and shunted
Janet Anderson MP Surgery, Sudellside Community Centre, Darwen, 5.30-6.30pm. Tribute to The Eagles with the Golden Eagles, Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, 7.30pm. Bacup Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "Hobsons Choice," in the Empire
FOND memories of Lady Pilkington, who left a huge void in the social and charity activities of St Helens by her death last month, are still being shared by her legion of admirers. I've been button-holed on countless occasions over the past few weeks by
AN old lady of steam, lovingly and painstakingly overhauled by Bury train buffs, is to return to the national railway network next weekend. Rejuvenated Locomotive no. 45407, named "The East Lancs Venturer", will make her comeback to main line duties in
THOUGH she's managed to delve back more than seven centuries in researching her family tree, Eileen Williams still has a few hidden twigs to find. Frustrated by this, she now pleads with our readers to help her over her historic hurdle. Eileen from Broadway
I AM writing in the hope that some of your readers can help with information on the Greeley family. They were a large family, many of Irish origin, who lived in St Helens at the turn of the century, once at Appleton Street in the town. If any of your
AN EAST Lancashire farmer has blasted claims that BSE might be present in sheep. Sheep and dairy farmer Peter Stott, of Clarke House Farm, Chipping, said there was no scientific evidence to prove that BSE was present in the nation's sheep flock. Mr Stott
HOW curious that the Labour activist in his recent letter to the Citizen signs himself Tom Hagan, the name of the mafia advisor in the Godfather. Is this how the ruling Labour administration see themselves - as the ruling family? No wonder they are trying
ABSENTEE landlords who let empty houses fall into disrepair have been blasted by an angry Bury community leader. Mr Jimmy Hill, chairman of Pimhole Residents' Association, accuses these owners of deliberately following such a policy - so they can eventually
I AM sure that everyone has heard the joke about the man who had his house double-glazed so that his children wouldn't hear the ice cream van. Well, I have come to the conclusion that it wouldn't be such a bad idea, because where I live we have up to
LATEST local planning applications submitted to Wigan Council include: Sandon, Stonecross lane, Lowton - two storey side extension; Garage site, plot 24 Thornfield Close, Golborne - build garage; Land adjacent 287 Newton Road, Lowton - build two detached
I BELEIVE that a Labour MP once said "when you've got yourself into a hole - stop digging!" Cllr Barker would do well to listen to his peers before he completely buries himself. I cannot understand why the political parties don't just come clean and have
RESIDENTS in part of the Ribble Valley are being warned to drink bottled water in the wake of an E coli safety scare. Health authorities sent out the 'safety precaution' after a child was infected with the potentially lethal E coli. The youngster, who
I AM concerned about the Education and Cultural Services Directorate re: assistance with student travelling expenses between home and sixth from/college. On July 29, I received a letter from White Cross Education Office stating that my 'application for
I AM the organist at one of the United Reformed churches here in Manchester. I am looking for music editions of the following hymn books: Sunday School Hymnary; the Bristol Tune Book; the Boys Brigade Hymn Book; and Child Songs volumes 2 and 3. Could
THE Friends of the Victoria Pavilion have read with utter amazement Cllr Henig's recent remarks in the press about Victoria Pavilion (formerly the Winter Gardens) and how we should 'back those who back the theatre'. May we remind Cllr Henig of a few points
I WONDER if any readers can help me with my search for a recording which I have found impossible to trace. I noted with interest that a recent appeal for a similarly obscure recording (a copy of "Black Pudding Bertha" by the Goodies) yielded five replies
A FORMER Mayoress of Leigh and Wigan Councils who twice met the Queen, Mrs Doris MacDonald, has died at the age of 75 after a long illness. Mrs MacDonald, whose husband George was Mayor of Leigh in 1970-71, the year Leigh lifted the RL Challenge Trophy
ASTLEY Hospital is to be transformed in to a luxurious housing development. Bryant Homes has created Astley Hall, a select development of 42 four-bedroom detached homes on the former hospital site. A mix of seven home styles are featured on the development
SAINTS have followed the announcement of Ellery Hanley as their new coach by snapping up Halifax utility back Fereti Tuilagi on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old Samoan has scored 11 tries this term and will be out of contract at the end of the season.
IN answer to Andy Waddington's letter (Citizen, August 13), may I inform him that listeners to yesterday's great music are not single-minded. We just appreciate great music that has stood the test of time. Why do you think the 60s keeps coming back? Name
ARE the people in Bury's social services department aware that elderly and disabled people in this borough are, in my opinion, being unfairly treated? Carers in Bury are being asked to do an impossible job and in some cases tasks - such as nursing - for
ARE you a parent reading this letter? If so, do you remember what it was like to be five years old and go to the playground to play on the swings and slide and other equipment supplied by the council (paid for by your parents' taxes)? Didn't your eyes
FOOTBALL fans deserve their say and thanks to the Preston Citizen they can by voting for their favourite North End player of the month. Yes, it's back - the Citizen has proudly re-launched its player of the month competition with Preston North End. This
I AM writing on behalf of the Disabled Drivers Motor Club and I wondered whether any Citizen readers would be interested in our organisation. The organisation was founded in 1922 by a small group of ex-Servicemen who were concerned about proposed legislation
YOUR writer "Disillusioned" (Postbag, August 28) touched a nerve for those of us who have businesses in and around Elms Square, Whitefield. We feel that the time is well overdue for any "grand plan" for this area to be revealed. The council's "professionals
NEGLECTED flats in Preston town centre are set to be razed to the ground in a bid to spruce up the area. Planning bosses are expected to give the Preston-based Home Housing Association the green light to demolish the buildings, near to Crown Street. If
NEARLY 300 jobs are to be created at one of Leyland's biggest employers. Leyland Trucks, based in Croston Road, Leyland, is to build a new range of trucks for one of its biggest customers, DAF Trucks. The century-old Leyland firm is cashing in on the
I WISH to reply to H. Johnston (Your Letters, August 28), who has rejected invitations to join the Prestwich Business Forum. The Forum - now with more than 80 business members in the Prestwich area - was formed two years ago to "Put the Pride back into
PRESTON railway station is to become a hub of commuter activity, according to one of the country's leading train operators. Virgin Trains, who operate express through Preston, is working with other train operators, to create a "hub" station with top-notch
IT'S a job description with a difference: Wanted: Out-going person with own transport. Costume available, but own underwear essential... Interested? Unfortunately Leyland folk have failed to respond to the unusual vacancy, in the window of Let's Party
A RESIDENT has slammed the use of a toxic weedkiller, saying he fears for the health of local children. Furious Andrew Wilkinson, of Curlew Close, is concerned that South Ribble Council are not issuing public warnings about the dangers of Paraquat. He
POLICE say bikes are still being stolen at an alarming rate despite a high-profile campaign to promote cycle security. Disappointed officers had hoped recent publicity surrounding bike security would have resulted in a reduction in the number of pedal
TWO South Ribble beauty spots have been named among the best in the country. Worden Park, Leyland, and Longton Brickcroft nature reserve have both won the Green Flag award, which is presented to public parks which are deemed to meet the needs of the community
BLACKBURN Rovers were warned they could face a court clash with Blackburn Council over claims that contractors at Ewood Park were breaking an agreement over working hours. Council leader Peter Greenwood warned an injunction would be considered if the
CHURCHES are joining forces for a special service to help local families mourn the loss of children who have died. The service - at St Mary's RC Church, in Broadfield Walk, Leyland, on September 8 - has been organised to help grieving parents come to
THE planned closure of two old peoples' homes in Preston has been condemned by union leaders as a disgrace. Unison launched the attack on Lancashire County Council chiefs in a special press conference which unveiled their independent report on the closure
THIEVES from across the region are responsible for the rise in car crime in Leyland, according to concerned police bosses. According to police chiefs in Southern Division, which includes Leyland, opportunist crooks from Manchester and Merseyside are targeting
LEYLAND is set to come alive to the sound of music as one of the town's cricket clubs prepares to celebrate 150 not out. The Fox Lane Festival looks set to have Leyland rocking with a wide-range of talent being laid on inside a huge marquee to be placed
IRECENTLY read criticism of the Sunday school teachers who are reported to have said that Princess Diana, unless she had repented of her lifestyle before she died, will have gone to hell. I agree entirely with the views expressed, but feel that such criticism
SHOPKEEPERS are suffering at the hands of crooks who are making off with hundreds of pounds worth of - coffee! The problem has become so great for some stores that jars of coffee are kept behind the counter, receiving the same level of security as cigarettes
ALONG with the proposed abolition of our pound by the European Union, we now have the money megalomaniac Rupert Murdoch buying Manchester United Football Club, to add to his other massive financial conglomorates. He also controls four of our national
A COUPLE on a bike ride had stopped for a break in Bristow Avenue, Preston, when they were surrounded by a gang of seven men. All except one of the men were riding bicycles. One of them got off his bike and punched the man, knocking him to the ground.
MAY I express my appreciation of Focus DIY, King Street, Blackburn, for giving me the opportunity of a two-day collection (September 5 and 6) in aid of the 'One in a Million' appeal, land purchase fund for the 'Only Foals and Horses' Sanctuary in Oswaldtwistle
WHOEVER said 'there are lies, damned lies and statistics' obviously didn't take into account the Guardian Performance Data. The European Golf Tour's official statistics service, which charts the performance of every professional on every hole of the 1998
NEW premises for Fleetwood High School are looking more of a certainty after the Government gave Lancashire County Council the go-ahead to seek private sector sponsorship. The aim is to provide a new school for around 1,350 pupils on the present Broadway
BLACKPOOL Football Club has kicked off the season with a new boot deal after a mini-revolt by the playing staff. Fila UK has come to the rescue of disgruntled players angry at having to pay for their own boots this season. The company's footwear is already
ON Wednesday, September 2, I was involved in a road traffic accident at Sunny Bower and Old Whalley Road, Blackburn. It's difficult to express my gratitude to all who stopped and helped. A teacher and a nurse stayed with my children and I until the ambulance
West Park 43 Leigh 8 ALTHOUGH not hitting top form, West Park were still able to achieve a comfortable win in this friendly game against a durable Leigh side who never gave up, despite conceding seven tries. Park led 19-3 at half-time with flanker Liam
FYLDE'S students have had plenty to smile about these past two weeks with the annual round of A level and GCSE results. Several youngsters notched up A* grades in all their subjects while many schools surpassed previous records. Individual GCSE performances
A SPECIAL presentation has been made to a young Lytham cricketer to celebrate his first hat-trick. 12-year-old Richard Openshaw (pictured) achieved the feat for his school, King Edward's Lytham, in a vital Lancashire Cup match at Lancaster Royal Grammer
Heysham Atoms 16 Portico Panthers 30 PORTICO earned an impressive win in a hard fought battle. They broke the deadlock when Dave Ward scored the first try after a Tunstall kick through. Chris Ashurst scored the Panthers' second try before Heysham hit
TWO young visitors from Bohemia have strengthened the links between a Lytham school and the Czech Republic. Petra Desekova and Eva Mazakova, both 17, spent ten days as the guests of Amasis Saba, a sixth form students at King Edward VII School. The Czech
RAVAGED by first-team injuries, Blackpool worked hard for the point in a match dominated by the home side, finishing 1-1. After a gruelling trip down to Bournemouth on Tuesday (Sept 1) with no less than eight players ruled out, it wasn't looking too good
REGARDING Philip Congdon's remarks in 'Super chance for town' (Letters, September 3), Halleluiah! - I never thought I would see the day when he would agree with Councillor George Slynn. I agree with Mr Congdon that market forces will determine which local
Bold Miners 20 Shaw Rhinos 16 THIS was a great win for Bold against the pre-season promotion favourites who are coached by Leeds Super League player Iestyn Harris. Ian Marsh opened the scoring for the Miners with a fine penalty goal. Nick Joseph increased
LEIGH ATHLETIC began the defence of their Premier Division crown with a 2-2 draw against Accrington Amateurs. But they managed to hit the bar and post FIVE times! Jimmy Evans and Rob Lysons managed to avoid the woodwork as the ball was consigned to the
RESIDENTS on part of Railway Road dread 6.30 every night. That's when gangs begin to congregate behind their premises to drink and use drugs. Then when they overdose on whatever is consumed they use the space between garages to throw up and as a toilet
A BATTLING performance gave injury-hit Blackpool a 2-2 draw and a point at sunny Bloomfield Road on Saturday (Aug 29). With pacey Junior Bent and first-choice defenders Tony Butler and Ian Hughes all out through injury and new striker Martin Aldridge
A HEROIN addict mum had seen her life ruined by drugs, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told that Julie Eastham, 29, had thrown away her career as a nurse, served jail terms, watched her three children split up and been disowned by her family.
Haresfinch 18 Eccles A 30 FINCH'S bid for a winning start to the new season was dashed by a young Eccles outfit. Having completed the double over the visitors last term, Finch were optimistic of maintaining their superiority but were let down by indiscipline
THE long wait is over for GCSE students and didn't they do well - or so the pass lists show. Unfortunately the number of successes each student is awarded does not reflect the true state of play. Grades are awarded from A-G and each one is regarded as
ONE of the biggest reggae parties of the year will arrive at the Dome in Morecambe this weekend. The Northern Reggae Weekender is a massive reggae spectacular featuring live bands, sound systems from around the country plus specialist stalls, street theatre
IT'S crunch time for Sutton after they suffered two defeats at the weekend in their fight to stay in the first division of the Merseyside Competition. With three games remaining, two against the two teams currently occupying the relegation slots, Sutton
NETHERFIELD 129-8 LANCASTER 164-9 LANCASTER have probably ruined Netherfield's chance of retaining the Vaux Northern League championship after they got the better of them in a winning draw at Parkside Road. The visitors posted 164 for 9 from their allotted
A WORLD War Two Spitfire will swoop into the Fylde tomorrow (Sept 4) to help launch an RAF charity drive. The Spitfire, from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby, will fly into British Aerospace, Warton, at 10am to inaugurate South Fylde
ST HELENS' bowlers earned them an unexpected victory over Lytham. Their total of125 never looked enough on a good wicket in a match that St Helens were desperate to win. But the bowlers had other ideas, dismissing Lytham for 88 in 33 overs. For St Helens
A DISQUALIFIED motor mechanic escaped a £3,750 fine simply by waiting in a court for over an hour. Single dad Ian Carlton, 27, who was said to be "obsessed" with cars, had 11 previous convictions for similar offences, and owed £3,900 in outstanding fines
Hayes 1 Morecambe 2 YOU'D never have known that this was the side beaten by seven clear goals just a few days earlier. Manager Jim Harvey made six changes to that team, but it was as much the change in attitude of the team which really transformed the
Chorley 24 Carnforth 36 CARNFORTH shot off to an excellent start in this their 20th season with a superb away victory. A fast and furious game, that featured no fewer than nine tries, produced the victory that was no more than this strong Carnforth squad
Thatto Heath 54 Orrell St James 14 THATTO Heath started off their league campaign with a convincing victory against an Orrell outfit who with 30 minutes remaining looked like they could have caused a major upset. Last year's Division One champions took
ST HELENS Recs' Jekyll and Hyde season continued over the Bank Holiday. On Saturday they played hosts to Bootle who won the toss and elected to bat. But the Recs bowlers ripped through the batsmen, pacemen Ford and Garvey did the damage and were ably
N0THING half-hearted about Halifax, despite the try 'whitewash' I can assure you! So declared Shaun McRae after Saints' trouncing of the Blue Sox. WHITTLE: A fifth successive win for Saints, but something of a damp squib after all the pre-match 'cliff-hanger
THE jewel in Blackpool's crown finally transferred into the hands of tycoon Trevor Hemmings this week, ending months of speculation. Blackpool Tower, along with the piers, Savoy and Clifton Hotels and other First Leisure attractions around the country
IT all went deadly quiet in an embarrassing moment at the Lancaster Carnival on Sunday. As befits her position as Miss Lancaster, Sallie Auster, 19, was called on to draw the raffle for a £300 holiday. And whose ticket came out of the hat? In an rare
YOUNGSTERS in the Byrne Hire Rainhill Junior Football League are set to start their season. But before a ball has been kicked, there have been a number of changes to the league set-up. Since clubs received their fixtures Welfare United have been accepted
The story Rogue Cabbies Copped, (Citizen, August 20) is not a new thing, it has always gone on and I'm sure it always will. In fact, it used to be far worse in the old days - I speak as one who was a cabbie for many years. There will always be some who
THE St Helens McDonalds JOL begins its 80th season this weekend. And opening fixtures include: Sunday Under 16s: Bleak Hill Rovers v Blackleyhurst, Penlake v Gorsey Lane, Rainhill United v Rainford Rangers, St Annes Rovers v Rifle, Haydock v Whiston Juniors
SIR, - I AGREE with Councillor Callow that landau horses should no longer be subjected to the traffic fumes and congestion along the Promenade. Landaus no longer present the romantic picture of bygone days or represent our Victorian heritage. Surely the
STREETS of people in Lancaster and Morecambe awoke to find that their cars were systematically attacked by vandals this week. Police were inundated with calls on Sunday by motorists worried they were the victim of some sort of vendetta during the night
St Helens Town 2 Ramsbottom United 2 Leek CSOB 1 St Helens Town 3 TWO games in 72 hours over the holiday weekend proved significant for Town's long-serving assistant manager Glenn Walker. His four-goal haul pushed him to the top of the club scoring lists
BRITAIN has lots of old and obscure laws. Some, like the one stating all citizens should practice archery once a week, are archaic and obviously ridiculous. But an obscure section of the Local Government Finance Act could prove interesting to anyone who
CONCRETE cancer is the latest blow to Blackpool's tourist trade this summer season. The multi-storey car parks on Albert Road and New Central have been shut down in the interest of public safety while the West Street car park's roof section has also had
ALL or nothing - that's the battlecry from the Swinton Lions' camp as they prepare to take on Featherstone Rovers in Sunday's dramatic First Division play-off tie at Post Office Road. Les Holliday's injury-ravaged side are sure to be missing versatile
CANCER patients are set to benefit from one man's weighty efforts. For a former Mosley Common businessman, once nicknamed "Mr Blobby", has lost a staggering eight and a half stones while raising £3,000 for the Christie Hospital, Manchester. In 1994, Roy
Morecambe 3 Hednesford 1 THOUGHTS of the 7-0 drubbing by Leek were well and truly banished after two fine bank holiday wins. Two well-taken first half goals from Mark Ceraolo gave the Shrimps the advantage at the break and one from Andrew Banks with just
STAND flew the local flag in the CENTRAL LANCASHIRE LEAGUE as Radcliffe and Unsworth both struggled over the double header weekend. At home to Milnrow on Saturday they completed a comfortable win with more than 10 overs in hand and then, 24 hours later
A* to G D M Anderson 7; L Andrews 9; R Ashton 7; S Ashworth 7; C S Bailey 8; D J Balmer 9; M Balmer 6; S P Bassett 7; L A Beazant 8; M R Beavan 7; R Bowdler 8; S M Bowers 7; C L Bramhall 5; E L Browne 9; A S Bullough 8; P Byrne 9; L R Chamberlain 8; A
THE misery of juvenile nuisance was among the problems reported to police as a pilot scheme was launched in Clayton-le-Moors to bring the constabulary closer to the community. A handful of residents sought help and advice at the first in a series of open
HRH the Duchess of Gloucester will perform the official opening ceremony for the town's new £5.5 million St Mary's Market on Tuesday, September 15. Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion
THE streets of Oswaldtwistle are becoming the "dog toilet" of Hyndburn, it has been claimed. Conservative councillor Brian Walmsley said the problem of dog fouling had been the most common complaint since he was elected in May. He is now calling for the
BURY 3 - SWINDON TOWN 0 STOP the world I want to get off! - Neil Warnock's barnstorming Bury side roared into third position in the First Division table after Bank Holiday Monday's triumph over Steve McMahon's Swindon Town. A second half super show did
INVENTORS are being offered a helping hand to protect their bright ideas. A seminar being staged next week aims to show firms how to take action to make sure their ideas are protected. The event, organised by Business Link East Lancashire, is part of
THE latest tournament should have been one of the greatest in the history of the World Cup and yet, unless you're French, it wasn't. Everything about it was geared for success. The French provided excellent stadia across the country. The grounds were
CARING Barbara Priestman is on a desperate search for warm-hearted families. She is hard at work on the second year of her Russian Enterprise with some 11 youngsters from Belarus enjoying a month-long dream holiday here in Leigh. But already Barbara is
REFURBISHMENT work is due to begin at St Aidan's Church, Billinge, on Monday, September 7, and will last for 10 weeks. It will include decorating, plastering and electrical maintenance, along with restoring of the nave floor and cleaning of wall memorials
LEIGH writer Eileen Waldron has more reason than others to remember the first anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. For she has had her poetic tribute to Di published in two books "Poems for a Princess" and "In Memory of Diana, the People's
STAFF at Rutland House Veterinary Hopsital are to receive a top award for an Open Day held earlier this year to mark National Pet Week. The surgery organised a number of events for pet lovers to mark the week, including a colouring competition for youngsters
SCHOOL kitchen assistant Jackie Jackson is celebrating after winning a dream holiday in Corfu - courtesy of her milkman. The lucky mum, who helps prepare meals at Sherdley Primary School, Sutton, will be jetting off to the Greek island with her husband
A to G (A to C in brackets) E Abbott 8; A Yesmin 9 (8); G Anderton 7; A Ankers 7; T Ashraf 8 (2); M Ashton 9 (3); D Atherton 9; M Atherton 7; S Bailey 5; G Bailey 9 (8); C Baines 9 (7); P Balenski 8; J Balmer 9 (3); P Barber 8 (2); D Barnes 8 (1); D Bate
ARMED police officers backed by the force helicopter searched a Pendle village early today after a man claimed he was confronted by someone with a gun. The man had been drinking in Barrowford earlier in the evening and was on his way home when he told
WORRIED councillors have issued a tidy-up order to the owner of a landmark church after hearing its grounds were being used as a dumping ground for syringes, beer cans and other rubbish. The owner of St Mary's Church, Nelson, has been ordered to clean
THE family of Lady Pilkington have extended an invitation to the people of St Helens to visit Windle Hall Gardens on Sunday, September 6. The opening of the gardens was arranged before Lady Pilkington's death, as part of the National Gardens Scheme and
A MAN posing as a water board official conned his way into the home of a 75-year-old woman and left with her purse. The man called at the pensioner's home in Princess Avenue, Windlehurst, at about 1.10pm on Friday, August 28, and when he left the house
A VISIT to Bury Fire Station proved to be a breath of fresh air for German fire fighters Michael Siegmeth and Jan Grunwald. The two English students were given a guided tour around The Rock station and shown the hi-tech life saving and operational equipment
THE wraps finally came off what has been an open secret for weeks when former Great Britain legend Ellery Hanley, MBE, was unveiled as Saints' next coach at Knowsley Road on Friday. His capture stimulated massive media interest, such is the high profile
TODAY (Fri Sept 4) marks the 21st birthday of a barking mad resident! Sam the dog - who is 147 in dog years - is the beloved pet of Mrs Sheila Jenkins of Hollins Lane, Unsworth. As a pup the outlook was bleak for Sam, who started life as a starving stray
GOVERNMENT ministers have given the go-ahead for a merger of the two major business services organisations serving Bury companies. They have endorsed the decision to unite Bolton Bury Training and Enterprise Council (TEC) and Bolton and Bury Chamber of
CAMPAIGNERS to save part of Whitefield Park have taken their fight to the top. They presented a 900-name petition to the Mayor of Bury, Coun Connie Fitzgerald, calling on the council to abandon its plans for the former Stanley Road Depot. The council
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Bury with part-time jobs may be being ripped off needlessly. But now education chiefs are taking steps to ensure they are not exploited in the workplace. Although around 3,000 youngsters have jobs, only 400 employers have bothered to
