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Stories for 23 July 1999
Accrington News
Japanese firm announces 60 new jobs
A JAPANESE motor company who set up home in East Lancashire just three years ago today announced plans to move to a new site and create more than 60 new jobs. more...
Blackburn Business
Agency's triple success story
SCOTT Dawson Advertising is celebrating the signing of three major accounts. more...
E-commerce seminars
A SERIES of free seminars is being staged to help get East Lancashire firms connected to the e-commerce revolution. more...
Raven is £1 million dish of the day!
PRODUCTION on a £1 million-plus contract creating 20 jobs is set to start. more...
Euro cash to boost tourism
EAST Lancashire's tourism businesses will benefit from European funding with the introduction of a new project managed by the North West Tourist Board and East Lancashire Partnership. more...
Blackburn Leisure
FIVE YEARS AGO: MP backs inquiry
MP Greg Pope backed a Commons motion calling for a Government inquiry into the activities of financial advice company Knight Williams and Co Ltd. more...
TEN YEARS AGO: Warm and cosy homes
RESIDENTS on a Darwen council estate would be warm and cosy, thanks to a £361,000 Government cash hand-out. more...
Blackburn News
Sorry seems to be the hardest word...
Wright On! Shelley Wright takes a wry look at life more...
Good road degraded
I WISH to protest about what has been done to Burnley Road, Accrington, where we now have vast open spaces of empty cycle lanes, empty pedestrian island refuges, empty pedestrian kerb build-outs and empty white hatchings. Meanwhile, the main user, namely, motor traffic, is confined and congested into narrow chicaned lanes. Whoever thinks that this is progress or improvement is out of touch with reality. more...
Overrun by Beeb repeats
IN your TV listings (LET, June 13) the early programmes for the following day included 11 repeats on BBC1 between 9am and 5pm and 13 repeats on BBC2 between 7am and 5pm. more...
Issues receive top priority
REGARDING your article 'Call for extra policing" (LET, July 15), the redoubtable Sam Spence's call for this is indeed merited. more...
Dog owners beyond a joke
AS an animal lover, I am totally appalled by most dog owners. more...
Waiting for an accident
WITH reference to Jean Robinson's comments (Letters, July 14) on the state of the Barton Street car park, Blackburn, I went to the town hall several weeks ago to complain. more...
When people soldiered on
REGARDING John Blunt's remarks (LET, July 14) on stress, you have to admire him for having the guts to say what I am sure 90 per cent of the people in this country think about the massive claims for work-related stress. more...
By-election blue skies for Tories?
JUST AS one swallow does not make a summer, one mid-term by-election victory of the kind the Tories are celebrating today at Eddisbury does not clearly spell out a revival. more...
Movement is music
I WOULD like to thank Melanie Holden who runs a Music and Movement class at the Harvey Street Community Centre, Oswaldtwistle. more...
Nigel's correct on cookery
IT IS a paradox of our times that people are fascinated by food, as the glut of cookery programmes on TV shows, and, yet, fewer people cook, as shown by the boom in convenience meals. more...
Baby arrives at high speed
IMPATIENT baby Ioan Jack Thomas caused chaos when he decided to make a hasty arrival into the world in the back of his parents' car. more...
Banned driver's maximum jail term
A BANNED driver with more than 30 previous convictions for driving while disqualified was jailed for six months - the maximum sentence - by Blackburn magistrates. more...
Parents' despair over school places
A GROUP of parents who have so far failed in their fight for their four-year-old children to attend the local primary school today appealed to governors: "Please let them in". more...
County water the most polluted in North West
LANCASHIRE has the worst record in the North West for the number of water pollution incidents, a new report revealed today. more...
Guard against bogus callers
BRITISH Gas is urging people across Blackburn to be on their guard, following a number of bogus caller incidents. more...
Sparkle still there for diamond pair
TELEPHONE worker Jim Smith dialled up the love of his life when he met Joan. more...
Blackburn Sport
GIRLS' SOCCER: Clarets clinch national five-a-side title
LAST season's all-conquering Burnley FC Girls' Under-12s team, now competing at Under-14s level, enjoyed their first success of the season, becoming the five-a-side champions of England and having the honour of representing England in the Millennium European championships. more...
LOCAL CRICKET: Darwen look to tighten grip
UNDEFEATED Darwen will be looking to strengthen their lead at the top of the table when they travel to lowly Leyland on Saturday. more...
BOYS GOLF: Fightback not enough
NICK Dougherty staged a brave comeback in the English Boys Strokeplay Championship at High Post yesterday - but it wasn't good enough to prevent England colleague David Porter from lifting the Carris Trophy. more...
Gillespie set for Rovers run-out
KEITH Gillespie and Tim Flowers could both make their belated first appearances in Blackburn Rovers' pre-season build up against Second Division Blackpool at Bloomfield Road tomorrow. more...
Manager unmoved by Clarets victory over Everton
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent is refusing to get carried away by last night's friendly victory over Premiership giants Everton. more...
LOCAL CRICKET: Griffin find a Head ofsteam
THE closest first round match in the Mayor of Hyndburn's six-a-side Challenge tournament saw Griffin's Head from Huncoat beating St Phillip's from Blackburn after the scores had finished level. more...
LOCAL CRICKET: Red Arrow Services Chorley and District Amateur League
RESULTS: Division One: Darwen 101 all out (D Chisnall 5-52, A Hiley 4-10), *Newburgh 125-7 (G Bonner 3-24); Feniscowles 169-7 (E Blanche 63, M Ghayas 4-46), *Walton le Dale 168-7 (M Cuffin 62, D Hopwood 3-70); *Hoghton 181-4 (Darren Eccles 86no, J Rae 3-48), Brinscall 183-2 (L Winstanley 97no, S Critchley 43no); New Longton 51 all out (W Dixon 48, C Turner 35, K Winder 4-32), *White Coppice 151 all out (K Dixon 48, C Turner 35, K Winder 4-32); *Withnell 161-9 (A Ingham 52no, S Croft 4-74), Whittle-le-Woods 108 all out (P Allen 4-17, J Ellison 3-30); (Withnell Fold 178-9 (R Garstang 50, M Parkinson 5-40, D Wilson 3-69), Chorley St James 183-1 (G Bhatt 100no, V Lang 60no). more...
LOCAL CRICKET: Storey calls for commitment
EDENFIELD skipper Brett Storey believes his side need to get back to basics if they are to breathe new life into their flagging season. more...
ATHLETICS: Lobo makes a Curtis-y call
JASON Lobo aims to leave training partner Curtis Robb in his slipstream as he bids to defend his AAA 800 metres crown at Birmingham's Alexandra Stadium this weekend. more...
ATHLETICS: Lobo makes a Curtis-y call
JASON Lobo aims to leave training partner Curtis Robb in his slipstream as he bids to defend his AAA 800 metres crown at Birmingham's Alexandra Stadium this weekend. more...
LOCAL CRICKET: Lowerhouse aim for silver lining
CENTRAL Lancashire League side Crompton have waited nearly 20 years since they last lifted a trophy. more...
BOWLS: Thwaites East Lancashire Premier League
COLNE Cricket Club have increased their lead at the top to eight points this week following their 12-2 home victory over fourth placed St Andrew's with Glyn Shuttleworth winning 21-5. Graham Procter won 21-19 for St Andrew's. more...
COUNTY CRICKET: It's fast Freddie
WARREN Hegg was nursing sore hands in Southampton today after a blistering spell of bowling by Andy Flintoff. more...
RUGBY LEAGUE: Hampson's selection poser
LANCASHIRE Lynx coach Steve Hampson has a few selection problems tonight when top-five hopefuls Featherstone Rovers visit Victory Park. more...
LOCAL CRICKET: I am NOT in prison, says Jordaan
FORMER Lancashire League professional Corrie Jordaan today moved to quash rumours that he was in jail in South Africa. more...
Gillespie set for Blackpool run-out
KEITH Gillespie and Tim Flowers could both make their belated first appearances in Blackburn Rovers' pre-season build up against Second Division Blackpool at Bloomfield Road tomorrow. more...
Love at first sight as Everton are shot down
Pre-season friendly: Burnley 1 Everton 0 - Andy Neild reports more...
Ternent unmoved by victory over Everton
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent is refusing to get carried away by last night's friendly victory over Premiership giants Everton. more...
Blackpool News
Care home gets go ahead
BLACKPOOL MP Gordon Marsden has pledged to monitor a care home for disruptive youths after it won approval in the face of massive opposition from residents. more...
Tide of change
A TIDE of change could sweep over Blackpool's North Pier if former owners First Leisure get the green light to demolish the seafront spot's ravaged jetty. more...
Ross climbs back to the top
A DETERMINED 15-year-old Blackpool cadet has earned a place on a top mountaineering scheme for the second year running after an injury prevented him from attending last year. more...
Cruising crime spies
MOBILE CCTV vans could cruise Wyre to combat crime after a plan for fixed spy cameras was thrown out. more...
New honour for the 'local heroes'
STREETLIFE, an emergency night shelter for Blackpool's homeless, has scooped a regional award for Voluntary Endeavour for the second year running. more...
Firms to get grants boost?
SMALL businesses in Blackpool are set to be given a major boost under a Government scheme to tackle social deprivation and unemployment. more...
Fylde's flying high
FEEL like soaring to the dizzy heights of fun? more...
Eagles have landed
TWO Grange Park teenagers soared above their problems on Saturday (July 17) when they took a helicopter ride over the Irish Sea. more...
In loving memory
CITIZEN reporter Claire Morrison has a very special reason for remembering January 5, 1983. She was eight years old and tragically lost her father in a drowning accident on that day. Two other officers also died trying to save a man who got into difficulties in the sea during stormy weather. Now, 16 years later, Claire reports on a memorial ceremony for the three officers... more...
Clairvoyant's fundraiser for sick mum
A BLACKPOOL clairvoyant predicts piles of top prizes will be given away to help a desperately-ill Lytham mum at a charity show on July 28. more...
Free parking could bring in money
I READ with great interest your report on the proposed crackdown on illegal parkers in Lytham (Citizen, July 8). more...
Bus shelter starts a safety storm
A STORM is brewing in Anchorsholme over a shelter which has been placed just eight metres from a couple's front window. more...
Sour note at proms concert
I WOULD like to voice my disappointment at the behaviour I witnessed on Sunday, July 11 at the charity concert Last Night of the Proms on Lytham Green. more...
Gary's back on the airwaves
IT'S back to work next week for radio DJ Gary Burgess - less than three months after starting intensive cancer treatment. more...
Tidy case for people wardens
EARLY in the mornings I walk my dog along Lytham Green and have noticed a steady increase in the amount of litter on the green opposite the Rat and Parrot pub. more...
Sky-high thrills
AIR display teams will paint the sky red on Saturday (July 24) and Monday (July 26) as parachutists and the Red Arrows zoom into town. more...
Fundraising ideas needed
MAY I please ask Citizen readers for assistance in compiling a list of fundraising ideas for volunteers such as church and school commitees and charity support groups. more...
NWW is splashing out
NORTH West Water is making a big splash with Blackpool visitors about its sea water improvements. more...
Hasty legislation might reduce organ donations
AS a result of the pious fuss about the whites only organ donation, Frank Dobson is talking about legislation to prohibit any condition being attached to such donations. more...
Bid to make Fylde safer
BUSINESSES and community groups across the Fylde are being urged to team up with the police and take a positive approach to fighting local crime. more...
Ban prom cars and not landaus
A LOT has been said about banning landau coaches along Blackpool seafront. more...
New chapter in Alf's career
PRAISE from the veteran left-winger Tony Benn is the crowning achievement for a Fylde councillor turned author in his 80th year. more...
Rough element growing
I AM writing in regard to the revamping of St Annes, which will be lovely if it is done. more...
Teanlowe plan is doomed
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new supermarket at Poulton's Teanlowe Centre look doomed. more...
Slow delivery rate
CAN anyone tell me how a letter posted first class on Monday, July 5 (first post) did not arrive in Lytham until Thursday, July 8. more...
School place row goes to Europe
THE Houston family are ready to take off to Europe in the latest step of their campaign to get their son Liam a place at Lytham St Annes Technology College. more...
Blackpool Sport
Dramatic one-run cup victory
AFTER Blackpool had made only a modest 135 in 39.5 of their allotted 40 overs, the Vaux Bitter Cup first round tie at Stanley Park against Fleetwood on Sunday (July 18) turned out to be a real thriller. more...
A plea for patience
THERE'S a change sweeping through Bloomfield Road with the arrival of Karl Oyston at the helm. more...
Cricket results round-up
MOORE & SMALLEY PALACE SHIELD more...
Algarve chance for Lytham Green pair
A GOLF trip of a lifetime awaits Blackpool amateur Peter Whittle and PGA professional Andrew Lancaster if they can come through the next stage of Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy. more...
Holbro hit top spot
IN Division A of the Rossall Sixes league Holbro FC take the lead after their 2-0 win against last weeks' leaders Supreme Plastics. more...
All-action archery for all ages
ARCHERY on the Fylde has taken a step forward recently with the start of construction of Blackpool Bowmen's clubhouse extension at its Little Bispham site. more...
Swimming into 21st century
NEWTON Hall Amateur Swimming Club is producing a superb range of services to cater for the potential competitive swimmer. more...
Winning double for Carl
CARL Myerscough from Blackpool scored a shot and discus double at the CGU Under 23 International at Hexham on Sunday (July 18), but he refused to comment on his day's performances - such was his disappointment. more...
Stinging in the rain!
HIGH-FLYING St Annes IV were dealt a sharp lesson in the rain by lowly neighbours South Shore III in their Fylde League division 2 match. more...
On a hot streak
WARM conditions brought out some top personal performances from young athletes at a Lytham school. more...
First point for Our Lady
WINNING the last dominoes match of the evening enabled Our Lady to gain their first point of the season in the Lytham St Annes Darts and Dominoes Summer League, drawing 12-12 against third-placed Lytham Leisure Centre. more...
Bolton Business
Testing time for trainee bus drivers
FIRST Manchester - the area's largest bus operator - has introduced a new training scheme for drivers. more...
Bolton Leisure
COLLABORATORS Theatre Company present Rogue Herries, Turton Tower, 7.30pm. Tel: 852203.
BOLTON Strings Together Ensemble, junior strings together approximate grades 1-3, 9.30am-10.45am and advanced ensemble, approximate grades 4-7, 11am-12.15pm, Somerset Road United Reformed Church, off Chorley New Road. more...
Bolton News
Don't block development
PLANNING chiefs are wrong to block the £35M shopping and leisure development in the Tonge Valley. more...
Special report by Karen Stephen
THE trill of Carol Ainscow's silver Nokia mobile interrupts our conversation. more...
Cyprus civilians seek refuge during unrest
25 YEARS AGO more...
Police are now needed on the ground in Kosovo
NOW that the Balkan war is over, a war which should never have been fought (if that is the right word in so one-sided a conflict) - it is necessary to mitigate its consequences as much as possible. more...
Room for improvement in the parks
OVER the past year I have been a house husband with my son, Joel, who is now 18 months and we have been touring the local parks. Today my 11-year-old son, Ben, and I went to have a game of tennis on the Bolton Road Park and came away unable to do so as two out of the three courts had no net and the fencing was full of holes; and, despite there being two bowling greens, it was not possible to hire bowls to play. more...
Bolton Evening News journalist Gayle McBain checks out the Middlebrook complex's credentials
Middlebrook magic WHAT better place could there be for a day out than the Middlebrook complex? There is something for everyone within a very compact space so I don't imagine you'll have too many problems finding an activity to suit all the family. more...
By Doreen Crowther
Going for a song! SHOW me a sign for a car boot sale and I will follow it. more...
Morris minors
Meet the children who make you feel like dancing Dancers range from the tiny tots at the age of just four to adults and they all love it more...
By Gayle McBain
Billy Bedlam G2532/8a Bolton acts centre stage in TV show Bolton comedy star Peter Kay outside Farnworth Veterans club Marie Michaels in fine voice LOCAL club acts are set to get their very own taste of television stardom appearing in a top comedy show. more...
Poison arrows locked away
POISON-tipped arrows on display in Bolton are being kept safely behind glass. more...
THIS weekend's events range from the RHS Show at Tatton Park to a motor enthusiast's dream of classi
EVENTS for weekend July 23 to July 25. Information supplied by the North West Tourist Board. more...
Pretty flamingos
FANCY something different to do with the kids this weekend? more...
Expert's breakthrough in world of the giants
HOSPITAL consultant Dr Peter Trainer has spearheaded international trials of a new drug for a condition which can create "giants." more...
Visitor discount card is a must
THE North West Tourist Board has come to the rescue of parents this summer with the introduction of a special discount card. more...
Course for wannabes
AN OPEN event is being held at Blackburn College to give budding musicians a taste of a foundation course due to start in September. more...
Thai sport a big hit
A MARTIAL arts' club is running a school summer holiday scheme designed to give children something positive to do. more...
It's a hoot!
THE school summer holidays are upon us and that means children desperate for something to do. more...
A trip to sanctuary
WORTH a visit if you're an animal lover is the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. more...
THERE will be a blooming lovely display at Tatton Park this weekend.
The Royal Horticultural Society will be presenting a flower show and Tatton Park's thousand acres will come alive as a glorious festival of flowers and gardens arrive in the heart of the North-west. more...
Bigger than ever
THE World's largest railway museum is now even bigger. more...
The world is such a busy place
Many times we find, more...
Hands on experience
THERE's fun for all the family at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery tomorrow. more...
Town centre is now a safe place to enjoy yourself
I read your Pub Watch Scheme editorial and the Crime Beat article (BEN June 29) with great interest. The appointment of Beverley Powell as Administrator is very welcome. more...
Showhouses
DO you enjoy looking at new showhouses? more...
Tragic death of teenage addict
BOLTON teenager Melanie Dobson begged for help to come off drugs, an inquest into her death was told yesterday. more...
Fence dispute hits neighbours for six
RESIDENTS living near to a cricket club claim their lives have been hit for six after fencing was pulled down. more...
Hairdresser's claim in harassment case involving ex-boyfriend
'My life's not my own' A BOLTON hairdresser told a court that "her life is not her own" after her ex-boyfriend allegedly harassed her with telephone calls, letters and repeatedly drove past her salon in his sports car. John Patterson, 51, of New Lane, Harwood, appeared before Bolton Magistrates yesterday. He pleaded not guilty to the harassment charge. Prosecuting, Dianne Price, said Mr Patterson and ex-girlfriend, Ms Barbara Raines, had a relationship for five years before splitting up in January this year. more...
MP's cash plea to have addict reburied
BOLTON MP Brian Iddon today appealed for official cash help to allow a local drug addict to be reburied in the town. more...
What is their job?
LAWRENCE Holmes calls me a "Royalty hater". That is untrue. All I wonder is, what is all the fuss about them? What is their job ? more...
Student gets the star treatment
LAVISH film premieres, discussing the latest script with Jim Carrey's agent and relaxing in a sun lounger alongside Gregory Peck . . . it's all been in a day's work for Gareth Williams. more...
Surgeon's thanks
I WOULD like to thank all those people who gave help and support to The Great Hip and Knee Walk, which was held at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday, June 6. more...
Deadly delay on asbestos
A BOLTON MP claims the British Railways Board may be "dragging its feet" over paying compensation to asbestosis victims from the former Horwich Locomotive Works in the hope that some will die before the money is handed over. more...
Tories left us with beef problem
IT is with great relief to see that the great British beef has been freed from the dreaded BSE which the Tories left us to clean up. It must have cost the farmers millions of lost revenue and no telling how long it will take to get back the markets we once had after their gerrymandering. This is nothing compared to the lives lost due to the human form of the disease. People should never forgive the Tories for this whole episode. more...
Pupils trapped in time
STAFF and children at Sharples secondary school had their feet firmly planted in the present when they launched a computer project of the future. more...
Car boot bid
to boost fund A CAR boot sale in aid of the Fire Service Benevolent Fund is being held at Atherton fire station. more...
The main cause of this low ranking
I noticed with little surprise Councillor Howarth's attitude toward Bolton's low ranking as a shopping centre. However, he must be well aware that it is the Council's Luddite attitude to traffic that is the main cause. Clogging already congested roads with traffic islands and white-hatched areas has caused chaos. Outrageous parking charges, and over-zealous official attitudes towards the motorist may contribute, in the short term, to Bolton's finances but it is a long-term policy for disaster. Efforts by others to provide Bolton with alternative satellite shopping areas with easy access, free parking and safe environments are resisted at every turn. The council, concerned as usual, with only the inner areas seem to fail to see that Tonge Valley is in Bolton. It brings capital and jobs into Bolton. I, and many others, fail to see why that this is such a bad thing. more...
BEN letters may be to work wonders!
CONGRATULATIONS to the BEN on your Opinion column and continuing attention to litter problems. more...
Medics deserve more
I thank Dr Roomi and his staff for the care and attention I received on my recent stay on Ward D3. more...
Give some thought to your neighbours
THIS letter is in response to the Safeway Store, Lea Gate, Harwood, application to extend the hours of delivery. more...
Bolton Sport
SOCCER: RMI aim to snap up Jones
Bootle 0, Leigh RMI 5 LEIGH RMI manager Steve Waywell will pull out all the stops today to make Steve Jones' move to Hilton Park permanent. The Chorley wide-man was the star of the show at Bootle last night as the Railwaymen had to show a competitive edge and roll their sleeves up to battle against a physical side on a bad pitch. more...
Cobian moves on
ARGENTINE defender Juan Cobian, who had hoped to clinch a contract with Wanderers, has moved to Division One rivals Charlton on trial. more...
Fish's timely return
MARK Fish is geared up for his first taste of pre-season action after Wanderers decided to go ahead with tomorrow's friendly at Cambridge. more...
Burnley News
Drunken cab boss who fondled girl, 16, jailed
A FORMER taxi firm boss who molested a 16-year-old girl, has started a three month jail term. more...
E.coli food poison alert as six fall victim
PUBLIC health officials today revealed they were investigating a possible link between six cases of deadly E.coli poisoning across East Lancashire in the past 11 days. more...
Teenager's holiday rape: MP to help family
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike is taking up the case of a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly raped while on holiday in Turkey. more...
Restaurant reopened by Lancashire tourist experts
THE Old Stables restaurant and tea rooms in the grounds of Towneley Park have reopened after being closed for most of this year. more...
Bury Business
The whole world under his thumb
A £5,000 loan to enable an ambitious Bury businessman to launch his own company has ultimately proved to be "just capital." more...
Invested in People
AINSWORTH Finishing Company has good reason to celebrate its re-recognition as an Investors in People (IIP) employer. more...
Government has missed chance
BURY and Bolton business leaders claim the Government has missed a vital opportunity in new plans just announced. more...
Top of the floors
SIMPLY the best - that's a range of smooth floorcoverings manufactured by Whitefield company James Halstead Ltd. more...
Bury News
Fish thief caught on camera
FISH keepers have been warned to be on their guard after a thief struck at a garden pond. more...
Councillors get pay hike
JOB descriptions are to be drawn up for Bury's leading councillors as the price of an increase in expenses. more...
Market scheme for jobless
IT'S not every day you have the chance to start up your own business. more...
Refugees on way home
AS the Kosovars prepare to move into their new homes in the area, one family will be packing on Sunday ready to return to their beloved homeland. more...
Governors drive backed
BURY has welcomed Government action to encourage more people from ethnic minorities to become school governors. more...
Road to ruin
BUILDERS took a bulldozer to a million pounds worth of luxury homes because they claimed they were owed cash. more...
MP Ivan gets plastered
FOOTBALL mad MP Ivan Lewis is "labour-ing" after breaking his leg in a family kickabout. more...
Search for unsung heroes?
BURY people are invited to nominate unsung heroes of the community for prestigious awards. more...
Council still on sicklist
BURY is still on the national sicklist when it comes to council staff being absent due to illness. more...
Mayor's fund rocked by Killfish
THREE local bands starred in a charity rock concert at Bury's Elton High School last Thursday. more...
Thieves target food store
OPPORTUNIST thieves are making life unhealthy for a Bury health food store. more...
Sweet news for Halls
THE makers of Halls Eucalyptus sweets have escaped potentially damaging American export sanctions. more...
Other Kosovars are ready for rehousing
BURY'S Kosovar refugees will start moving into their new homes at the end of the month. more...
Happy New Year for debtors
PEOPLE who owe council tax might be allowed to enjoy the Millennium free from town hall bloodhounds. more...
Three more years!
RETIREMENT plans have been put on hold for a headteacher who is set to chalk up three more years at school. more...
Call centre nearly there
THE finishing touches are being put to the new HQ of telecoms giants BT Cellnet. more...
Cuts under the spotlight
THE annual list of town hall cuts is to be pored over by a new scrutiny and review panel looking at the council's resources. more...
£50,000 three Rs boost
A £50,000 boost has been given to Bury schools to help children who are at sixes and sevens with numeracy. more...
No more terrorists
APPARENTLY the BBC are under orders not to refer to the IRA as terrorists any more, but rather as "paramilitaries". more...
Is council being run efficiently?
THE audited accounts of Bury Metro for the financial year ending March 31, 1998, were made available to the public in February 1999. The complexity of these accounts means that they are not available to the public until some nine months after the financial year ends, but this does not detract from their importance because of the effect they had on the budget for 1998-1999 as well as the current financial year. more...
Tower dangers ignored by planners
AS local residents, we were interested to read the article (Bury Times, July 16) following approval of the application by Orange for a communications tower at Bury Football Club. more...
Dog wardens start here
I WONDER if your anguished Holcombe Brook correspondent "Hugh Dunnit" (June 25) is still trouble by "The Beast", a seemingly nocturnal creature who has a fetish for leaving its smelly and unwelcome "calling cards" among his prized petunias? more...
Can we still take EU seriously?
THE new European Commission have had their first meeting. more...
Bury leaflet full of imagination
MY wife and I recently visited the south coast and the lovely walled city of Chichester. more...
Time to ditch calming
I NOTICE that approval has been reached for the new accident and emergency unit to be based at Fairfield General Hospital, and this is only to be applauded. more...
Barracks lodge: time to act
BURY'S planning magicians are very quickly making the town's green areas vanish. more...
Can nothing be done?
WHAT is happening to the Barracks lodge, off Newington Drive (Bury Times, July 16)? They call it maintenance - we call it "de-maintenance"! more...
PO move will diminish service
THE post office is in existence to provide a service. Moving Ramsbottom Post Office to the new Co-op building would diminish that service at a time when staff should be seeking ways of improving it. more...
A must for all smokers
ANY adult smoker who seeks an antidote to their social oppressors should contact FOREST for a free copy of our new magazine "Free Choice". It counters the propaganda of the anti-smoker industry and offers an irreverent look at smoking issues. more...
Shop till you drop in Bury!
BUSINESS in Bury has received a massive boost from a new report which marks the town out as having one of the best shopping centres in the region. more...
Tenants vote for rent rise!
TENANTS have voted for a rent rise in return for £17 million pounds worth of much-needed repairs to their homes. more...
Rise in crime causes concern
POLICE say they are targeting known criminals in the fight against rising crime. more...
Fears for kids in hospital move
SICK youngsters who need surgery will have to travel to South Manchester with plans for children's facilities at North Manchester General Hospital under threat. more...
End of a 35 year era
THE school bell rang for the last time on Tuesday for a teacher who has chalked up 35 years in the classroom. more...
Marilyn beats sound barrier
A TEACHER has proven that disability is no barrier to success with a trip to St James's Palace. more...
Watered down
DEVASTATED residents of Newington Drive have been refilling a threatened lodge using hosepipes in a bid to save wildlife. more...
Diver survives breathing scare
A TEENAGE diver was only minutes from death when he blacked out 135 feet below the North Sea. more...
CAB office to close
BURY'S Citizens Advice Bureau is to close its office on The Rock next month after 20 years' town centre presence. more...
Step too far for twins
THE mother of twin toddlers with cerebral palsy has accused Bury Council of being "uncaring". more...
25 years ago
From the Bury Times, July 23, 1974 more...
Today's the day
A look back at events in history on July 23 with Mike Badham more...
Bury Sport
Bury FC: American Gigg-alo!
AMERICAN striker Carlos Rocha is the latest trialist to come under the scrutiny of Bury boss Neil Warnock. more...
Bury FC: Coach Kev has Positive Touch
BURY'S new managerial number two Kevin Blackwell might not be the best known name to Shakers fans but there can be few more qualified to assist boss Neil Warnock. more...
Rugby League: Old boy Pearces Lions' resilience
Dewsbury Rams 27, Swinton Lions 26 more...
Tennis: Lisa's lucky thirteenth
LISA Cartwright has won the BSF Tennis League ladies singles title for the 13th time in 16 years. more...
Cricket: Rammy get that sinking feeling
AFTER a weekend that typified Ramsbottom's season, the Acre Bottom side returned to the bottom of the Lancashire League table after a double dose of defeat. more...
Cycling: Robert has perfect timing!
SIXTEEN-year-old Robert Upex gave Prestwich High School a farewell gift this weekend by winning the British Schools' Cycling Association National Time Trial Championships. more...
Chorley News
A wake for the Blue Anchor
IT is with great sadness we learn that planning permission has eventually been granted for the site of the Blue Anchor in Eccleston. more...
Yarrow Park must come first
TWO weeks ago in the Chorley Citizen it was stated that Chorley Council was contemplating another country park. more...
Compassion for drug users
IN reply to A Christian (Citizen, July 15), I would like to ask these questions. more...
Cracking down on crime and drug abuse
POLICE and council chiefs in Chorley have vowed to press on with a scheme to crack down on crime, drug abuse and vandalism in the town's east ward - but say they can't do it alone. more...
Butchers cautious over beef ban lift
FARMERS and butchers in Chorley have given a cautious welcome to the European Union's decision to lift the ban on British beef exports. more...
RO book has great appeal
A SPECIAL launch telling the fascinating story of one of Chorley's most famous and important landmarks took place this week. more...
We`re in the pink say carnival bosses
ADLINGTON Carnival bosses are in the pink after capturing probably their zaniest ever celebrity for this summer's show. more...
Villagers devastated as pub faces the bulldozer
DEVASTATED villagers look set lose their popular pub after an inquiry paved the way for the bulldozers. more...
Promoting safety at crossings
RAILTRACK and British Police visited a Chorley village as they launched a campaign to promote the safe use of unmanned level crossings. more...
Wherefore art thou - a tale of two bards!
AS excited experts prepared to gather in Chorley this week for a major international conference on the brilliant Bard, a fretting falconer was flapping over a much more pressing concern - his beloved bird! more...
Chorley Sport
Red Arrow Services Cricket results
RESULTS from the Red Arrow Services Chorley & District Amateur Cricket League (*indicates team batting first): more...
Narrow win for Chorley
Vaux Bitter Cup CHORLEY 156-7 LANCASTER 154 CHORLEY moved into the second round of the Vaux Bitter Cup with this narrow win over Lancaster at Windsor Park. more...
Lynx give up ghost
LANCASHIRE LYNX 13 ROCHDALE HORNETS 34 LANCASHIRE looked tired and disinterested in their dismal fixture of Northern Ford Premiership rugby league. more...
All aboard for putting power
A GOLFER from Chorley believes he may have solved his putting problems - while on a cruise liner in the North Sea. more...
Fitness fun for charity
A TEAM of runners from All Seasons Leisure Centre tested their fitness to the full for charity. more...
Dominic finds his forte
Aggies Staircase - Darwen more...
New era for Chorley FC
CHORLEY Football Club manager Ken Wright is hoping to confirm new signings over the next few days as the Magpies step up their pre-season programme. more...
Clitheroe News
Care home's link with £1.5m business crash
THE owners of a residential home today pledged that its future was secure after the sudden sacking of a husband and wife management team. more...
MP bids to keep pupils in the swim
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans today urged Education Secretary David Blunkett to veto controversial plans to slash school swimming lessons. more...
Tory MP wants cookery on National Curriculum
TORY MP Nigel Evans is cooking up a new subject for schoolchildren - learning to make the most of the kitchen. more...
All credit to David!
A TOWN centre retailer has been rewarded with £500 after foiling a credit card fraudster. more...
Darwen News
Bob aims to stack up degrees
A FORK lift truck driver who swapped his job shifting baked beans for writing essays has graduated with a first class honours degree in Politics and History. more...
Golden day of couple who adopted town
WHEN Frank Hunt asked his wife Philomena for a dance, it sparked a romance which has spanned more than 50 years. more...
Lancaster News
A question of loyalty
A LANCASTER shop supervisor celebrated 40 years of loyal service in a special ceremony in London. more...
Rise in bug cases
A NASTY food poisoning bug has reached an all-time high in the district with students at Lancaster University the most prone to infection, claims a new report. more...
Consumer group warns of scam work schemes
THE local public has been warned to steer clear of homeworking schemes which promise "fantastic" opportunities. more...
The Blackrod results are a whitewash!
I FAIL to recognise any breakthrough in the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour following the recent reports about "Operation Blackrod" which has supposedly reduced crime and anti-social behaviour on the streets of Morecambe. more...
Lost in France
THE family of a 12-year-old girl who was allowed to wander off sleepwalking on the motorway hard shoulder during a school trip spoke of their outrage this week. more...
Taxi heroes thanked
BECAUSE they have earned the thanks of the people of Lancaster these two taxi drivers received a special letter of commendation this week. more...
Keep on running
THREE students from Lancaster and Morecambe College, Gavin Winder, Daniel Stobbart and Matthew Wilkinson have completed the arduous Operations Raleigh 26 mile Brecon Challenge. more...
Simply electric!
WRINKLEY rocker Leo Sayer made them feel like dancing at the weekend as Summerbreeze 99 attracted thousands of revellers to Morecambe. more...
Independents change ends on tennis plan
LANCASTER City Council's Independent group has decided to back a new tennis centre at Salt Ayre after originally claiming it was too expensive. more...
The Queen and the Enforcer!
AS part of the celebrations marking The Queen's visit to Lancaster tomorrow Dr Jack Cunningham, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, will be hosting a special welcoming ceremony at the Priory Church and Castle. more...
You say we pay
LOCAL people should be asked how best to spend the Government's £5million SRB grant, says Lancaster MP HIlton Dawson. Writing to all five political parties on Lancaster City Council, he has asked them to join in a public meeting to involve all communities across the city to ensure the money is spent wisely. Said Hilton: "The Government's announcement may be the best news for Lancaster since the building of the university. Over seven years we will be given Government grants of £4.997 million to invest in jobs and community development. I think this should be a 'People's Project.' Working together, we can all make a real difference to our city from now on." more...
The third age
A DAY of education, entertainment and enlightenment presented by Lancaster and Morecambe's University of the Third Age will be held at the Platform in Morecambe on August 3. The line up includes a coffee morning and exhibition, an afternoon lecture by Roger Bingham entitled "Lost Resort? The Flow and Ebb of Morecambe" and an evening of traditional jazz by the Lune Valley Vintage Jazz Band. more...
Tribute to officers
DOUBLE jackpots do not happen very often. Last week this district actually won a double jackpot. At long last regaining the assisted area status which was taken away from us in the early 1980s by the then Conservative government. We also received a major award for the Lunesdale area from the Single Regeneration Budget. more...
Correct shout!
A MORECAMBE bingo caller, Patrick Bowler, has been judged to be one of the finest bingo callers in the north. more...
Ill-wind blows at Summerbreeze
AN investigation is under way after gangs of drunken teenagers nearly ruined the family atmosphere at last weekend's successful Summerbreeze festival. more...
Charges denied
A MAN facing charges including attempted murder has pleaded not guilty. David Ogilvie, 30, of Claremont Crescent, Morecambe denied attempting to murder Jamie Benn and wounding him with intent in May. He also pleaded not guilty to possession of cannabis resin. Ogilvie and a co-defendant, Darren Johnson, 27, of Albert Rd, Morecambe denied a robbery charge and conspiring to supply diamorphine. They were remanded in custody to Nov 22 for trial. more...
Northern star!
THE world's top Shakespeare experts are at Lancaster University and Hoghton Tower this week to discuss the region's link with the playwright voted 'Man of the Millennium'. more...
Happy Mount bid
A BID to secure £250,000 lottery money to revamp Happy Mount Park is in the post. more...
MP calls for Dukes to relocate
MORECAMBE'S MP Geraldine Smith has called for the Dukes Theatre Company to relocate to the empty Winter Gardens. more...
Boateng hears of Mal's plight
PERSECUTED Ryelands shopkeeper Mal Hussain told of the abuse he has suffered to a government minister this week. more...
Do you know tattooed attacker?
A TATTOOED pervert subjected a housewife to a terrifying sexual attack outside a Morecambe primary school. more...
Bikers in fatal accident
TWO motorcyclists died after a road crash at Quernmore on Sunday. The men were Michael Hall, 26, of Fulwood in Preston and Richard Fenner, 38, of Rossendale. The two men were in collision on Balhurst Way near Greenhurst Farm. Michael Hall died almost instantly as his helmet came off and he suffered severe head injuries. Richard Fenner died the following morning at the RLI. more...
Armed siege in Bowerham
POLICE cordoned off a Lancaster Street and called in armed officers and negotiaters after a man was seen brandishing a what was feared to be a firearm last week. more...
Shop manager groped assistants
A LANCASTER food store manager groped his female staff and was "sexually suggestive and verbally abusive", a court heard. Daniel Hogan, 22, committed a number of indecent assaults on his young female staff, aged between 16 and 23. more...
Queen to unveil statue
A HOST of celebrities will join the Queen as she unveils a new statue of Eric Morecambe on Friday. The Royal party and Her Majesty's guests arrive in North Lancashire for what is being billed as one of the highlights of the national calendar. Several former Morecambe and Wise guest stars will join the Queen on Morecambe's promenade as she performs the unveiling ceremony. TV newsreader Angela Rippon, who's memorable appearance alongside Eric and Ernie in the 1970's focused on her legendary legs will be joined by Current Affairs broadcaster Sir Robin Day plus actors Nigel Hawthorne and Frank Finlay. Sir Robin Day told the Citizen "It is a great honour for me to have been invited to the unveiling by Her Majesty the Queen of Eric's statue." more...
Operation stinkbomb
THE Freehold community staged a mass demonstration outside Nightingale Hall Farm on Monday, blocking off the road into the controversial plant. more...
Camera man's drink warning
A LANCASTER photographer who threatened officers with his belt at the city's police station had to be restrained by the use of CS gas, a court heard. more...
What's in a name?
IT was interesting to read the letter from Stephen Jones published in The Citizen the other week, and then have it endorsed by another of your readers last week. more...
Lifespan of sea wall
IN reply to the letter ' Is our sea wall safe?' by Lydia Smith, it is true that a mixture of cement and stones from the beach was used for much building in Morecambe, of walls and even buildings, for example the interior walls of buildings on Irving Terrace, but whether or not these are volcanic is open to question, and their life expectancy is no different to any other concrete structure. Since the first pool was built in 1906 at Bare, when it was much deeper than later, and used as a swimming pool, technology has moved on and it is now known that non-rigid defences are better at absorbing the impact of storms by dissipating the energy in a less destructive way. Also as someone interested in local history, you may wish to know there is a local history research group which meets at Morecambe Library on Tuesday afternoons (details from Suzanne Boutlin on 01524 424903) and that Lancaster University runs a home study course that teaches the principles of local history research, which I can recommend, and provides an academic qualification at the end of the course (details from the Open Studies Department of Lancaster University 01524 592623 or 65201.) more...
Surveillance was just girls on film!
IN reply to a recent letter concerning obtrusive surveillance techniques employed by the police, I would like to de-mystify what naturally seems like a highly sinister activity. Just recently I witnessed some sort of musical gathering in the square outside Lancaster museum. I was astonished to find this apparently harmless activity was being closely videod by members of the police evidence gathering unit. Naturally curious to know what kind of evidence this involved I surreptitiously crept behind the cameraman and peered into his open finder. What I saw should not have surprised me, give a man a camera and what does he do? Yes it appeared he was focused on various parts of the nearest woman's anatomy! I suddenly realised what was happening here was not so much as an evidence gathering exercise, as a potential blockbusting production of a locker-room peepshow! more...
Police worries
I WRITE in reply to the letter by the 'concerned citizen' published in your 15 July edition. more...
Challenge to the Chief Constable
THE letter from 'Concerned Citizen' in the July 15 edition of the Citizen, surely deserves a response from the police. more...
Bridge name
IN 1941 I gave the military authorities an idea which they used in North Africa and called it the Torch campaign, using the First Army (composed of American and British servicemen) in combination with General Montgomery and the Eighth Army to conquer all the German forces in Africa. This premier team went onto win the World War Championship. Perhaps David Stooker might put my name down for this bridge if and when built. more...
Lancaster Sport
Brace against Burnley makes Eastwood's day
Morecambe 4 Burnley 1 HAVE Morecambe found their number nine hero for the coming season? more...
Jordan defects to Lancaster
MORECAMBE'S loss was Lancaster's gain this week when opening bowler Neil Jordan defected to Lancaster. more...
Hesketh in hunt for talent
Lancaster City 1 Arbroath 2 CITY manager Tony Hesketh is confident of signing two or three of the trialists in this match during the next couple of weeks. more...
Back to winning ways for polo lads
Lancaster 13 Birkenhead 4 more...
Get rowing
CALLING all ex-rowers - and those university student rowers looking for somewhere to train during the summer - your troubles are over. more...
On yer bike
LANCASTER motorbiker Rob Munroe is particularly looking forward to the amateur Isle of Man motor bike race this year - because someone is giving him a bike! more...
Leigh News
Millward marvels at his Feather busters
PROUD coach Ian Millward personally thanked each player for their courage after Sunday's epic triumph at Featherstone. more...
Leigh fans get on their bikes
WHEN a group of Leigh fans asked if they could help raise funds for new players they were told - 'on yer bikes.' more...
Dyslexia rules KO!
In Lesley Richards' second article, she looks at the tell-tale signs of dyslexia. more...
Racecourse plan for new park
A MASSIVE leisure complex with horse race course and forest park is planned on Astley and Boothstown's doorstep. more...
Pet shop owner to defy ban as Sinbad leaves
LEIGH pet shop owner Rob Ralphson has been ordered to take 150 animals from his shop. more...
Action group's new street parking fight
RESIDENTS and businesses fighting a charged parking scheme for the Railway Road area have formed a Local Action Team. more...
£6 million power to the people
DELIGHTED residents in Atherton have vowed that a massive government cash injection will bring genuine power to the people. more...
Village green bid by anti-estate group
CAMPAIGNERS at Hindley Green are hoping to turn the site of a planned housing estate into a Village Green. more...
Diving duo put an end to beach shell shocks
TWO Leigh soldiers have dived into Bermudan maritime history. more...
Youth tribute to worker Marion
MARION Makeniry was a woman whose heart was always in the right place. more...
Centenary search for town's golden oldies
LEIGH'S Centenary celebration organisers are still looking for people who will be 100 years-old this year. more...
Author Jeff gets lucky - at last!
AN Astley author has had his first book published - at the age of 74. more...
Kenyon is the railway ideal
WITH regard to Mr E .Collier's letter (Mailbox, July 15), I find it amazing that the Green Party representative Chris Maile is against the re-opening of Kenyon junction as a railway station serving Leigh and other areas. Mr Collier includes environmental support in his wish to see the station re-opened, as well as economical. more...
Fight goes on...
I FEEL like a man, who, on reading his obituary, said that reports of his demise were much exaggerated. more...
On right track
HOW right E. Collier was (Journal Mailbox, July 15). I went to the Kenyon Action Group meeting and my comments are as follows: more...
1,199 sick of Labour
HAVING read the story about Robert Bleakley (Journal, July 15), I feel angry and amazed to have ever voted Labour at a council election. more...
Mum's plea after son's 'lump death'
DISTRESSED mother Beryl Horrocks has urged young men not to ignore 'embarrassing lumps' following the death of her 35 years-old son. more...
Bleakley defiant over resign call
HINDSFORD councillor Robert Bleakley has pledged to fight on following criticism over the 'council house' election row. more...
Busway: day for decision?
COMMUNITY groups are stepping up their fight against guided busway plans. more...
Danny's pin-up is - a pie!
PEACEKEEPING soldier Corporal Wayne "Danny" Daintith is pie-ning for a pin-up. more...
Pupil poets in print
SIXTEEN little poets from Lowton St Luke's CE Primary School are to have their work published. more...
Lord Peter's 'no' to Arms
NEWLY declared Lord, Councillor Peter Smith now bears the title Baron Smith of Leigh, of Wigan in the County of Greater Manchester. more...
Leigh Sport
Success for water polo stars
TYLDESLEY'S water polo aces have been in international waters. more...
Guessing game in Association title battle
WATCH out for a thrilling finish to the Bolton Association! more...
Bitter sweet for A&T aces
RIDERS from Astley & Tyldesley Cycle Speedway have enjoyed mixed fortunes. more...
Partington gives Atherton the edge
SUNDAY victories for Atherton and Golborne keep them in touch at the top of the Bolton Association. more...
Golborne look good at the top
GOLBORNE are the smash hits of the Leigh & District Tennis League. more...
Andy's aiming for Europe
NEW winners will emerge at Hesketh Golf Club on Monday with the NorthWest final of the Lombard Trophy. more...
Leyland News
Building in Progress
SOUTH Ribble's economy is to get a £1.5 million boost with the announcement of several new building projects by the area's largest housing groups. more...
Police launch road safety crackdown
ANOTHER massive crackdown has been launched in Leyland in a bid to make the town's roads safer. more...
Residents concerned over new market site
RESIDENTS living close to the proposed new site for Leyland Market have voiced their concern that it may ruin their neighbourhood. more...
Operation Cane targets school vandals
POLICE in Leyland are to get tough with bored vandals who cause thousands of pounds-worth of damage to local schools. more...
Leyland Sport
Conduct inquiry launched as dissent mars game
PRESTON Cricket Club are to investigate allegations of unsportsmanslike conduct during last weekend's Vaux Bitter Cup clash with Leyland. more...
Lytham News
A right Royal eclipse
PRINCE Andrew is to make another visit to the Fylde, the Citizen can exclusively reveal yet again. more...
Lytham Sport
Sorry cup exit for St Annes
ST ANNES lost their Vaux Bitter Cup first round match at Vernon Road on Saturday by 37 runs to league leaders Darwen. more...
Preston News
Head's horror find in playground
A PRIMARY school headteacher has blasted love-struck couples for leaving used condoms on her school field. more...
Health chief comes to Preston
CARE for mentally ill offenders was the focus of an international conference at the University of Central Lancashire yesterday (Wednesday, July 21). more...
Daylight attack in town centre
A MAN was hit on the side of the face and knocked to the ground in a deserted alley before being robbed of £50. more...
History in the making
MULTI-million pound plans to transform Hoghton Tower into the Shakespeare capital of the North moved a step closer this week. more...
Readers' recollections
NATIONAL Service - the days when boys left the comforts of home behind to take up posts in the British Army. more...
School revamped by local workers and TA unit
IT was a case of all hands on deck last Saturday when troops were drafted in to Fishwick County Primary to give the school a revamp. more...
Roll out the red carpet...
PRESTON rolls out the red carpet once again tomorrow (Friday, July 23) as Her Majesty The Queen visits the area as part of a two-day tour of the region. more...
Carers carry the card
IMAGINE being entirely dependent on your carer, who has popped to the shops. more...
In tune with tradition?
RHYMES, they are a'changing - and the traditional chimes of the ice cream van could soon be replaced in favour of modern pop tunes. more...
Danger journey as farmer finds bomb
FARMER John Kenyon unwittingly drove 30 miles with an unexploded bomb in the back of his lorry! more...
Entry to 'Best Kept' competition to be restricted?
A POPULAR village competition is in danger of becoming a victim of its own success as more and more communities compete for the 'Best Kept' crown. more...
No rest in bid for cash
LANCASHIRE County Council's deputy leader Frank McKenna has promised to work towards securing £25 million for Preston, following the county's success in attracting more than £20million in regeneration cash. more...
Prison chiefs defend inspectors' report
WYMOTT prison chiefs have sprung to the defence of their jail in after inspectors slammed them in a report released yesterday (Wednesday, July 21). more...
Come to a fire service 'taster'
LANCASHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has launched its latest initiative to increase the numbers of women and people from ethnic minorities in its ranks. more...
Inspectors give primary school the thumbs-up
A PRESTON primary school started the summer holidays with a celebration after receiving the thumbs-up from inspectors. more...
The other side of the fence
I AM writing in response to an article in last week's edition of the Preston Citizen (July 15) concerning complaints made about Bamber Bridge Football Club by Mr Joe Eccles, who lives adjoining the club. more...
Eastern delight
THE finest craftwork to come out of Asia is currently on display at the Harris Museum in Preston. more...
Dying wish honoured
A GRIEVING woman has seen her mother's last wish come true - after months wrangling with a funeral director over cash donated at her funeral. more...
Thanks to Leyland
AS the organiser of the Leyland Society Rally, held on Sunday, July 11, at Leyland Trucks, on behalf of the Society and its members, I would like to thank to the residents of Leyland and surrounding areas. more...
Estate's £500,000
HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds are to be pumped into Preston's troubled Callon estate. more...
What poverty?
SO Gordon Brown is going to waste millions more on all the families 'living in poverty', is he? more...
Court clerks to train here...
THE University of Central Lancashire's legal studies division has been contracted to provide professional qualification training to court clerks, the legal advisers in magistrates' courts. more...
Desperately seeking Rosie
I AM hoping Citizen readers can help a group of old sailors to trace a missing shipmate. more...
Getting the bear facts
A STEEL band, children's entertainment, and stalls were all part of an information bazaar held this week at Deepdale Junior School. more...
Royal invite for adventurer
TEA and biscuits at Buckingham Palace was the order of the day for a young chap from Preston after scooping Gold in The Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme. more...
Preston jock prepares for radio debut
TUNE into Atlantic 202 and wake up to Preston newcomer Marc Brow, presenter of the all new Big Brow Breakfast Show. more...
Help at hand for hurricane victims
LOSTOCK Hall student Lian Harter is to jet out to a hurricane-ravaged island. more...
Preston Sport
Lancashire Lynx 13 Rochdale Hornets 34
STEVE Hampson and Lynx had a golden opportunity to put the double over the first side this season and to put them level on points with Hornets into the bargain. more...
Moyes' boys escape transfer talk by move up north
DAVID Moyes' bravehearts have travelled north of the border to continue their gruelling programme of pre-season training. more...
Brig put on performance of the year
BRIG nearly pulled off a shock in front of a huge 1,220 audience when they took the lead against a near full-strength Preston squad. (BAMBER BRIDGE 1 PNE 2) more...
PNE show their class
PRESTON made it four wins in four days with a superb victory over First Division Tranmere Rovers - proving that the Deepdale boys do have what it takes to play in a higher league. (TRANMERE ROVERS 1 PNE 3) more...
Tranmere Rovers 1 PNE 3
PRESTON made it four wins in four days with a superb victory over First Division Tranmere Rovers - proving that the Deepdale boys do have what it takes to play in a higher league. more...
PNE nearly get a shock
A SINGLE goal from the impressive Mark Beesley gave Preston a slender victory last Thursday night. (BURSCOUGH 0 PNE 1) more...
High-flying opposition
PRESTON face high-flying opposition back in England when they return next week. more...
What a team!
THE Citizen has joined forces with PNE to ensure our readers are kept bang up to date with the latest North End news. more...
The two Neils take charge
TWO men called Neil helped Leyland on their way to a neat three-wicket win over Preston in the first round of the Vaux Bitter Cup. (PRESTON 173-8, LEYLAND 174-7) more...
We don't like to be beside the seaside
TWO half centuries for Morecambe proved to be Daf's undoing as the seasiders managed a 21-run win at Sandy Lane. (LEYLAND DAF 160, MORECAMBE 181-6) more...
Wembley not Lords for cricket star
CRACKING cricketer Kevin Dixon looks set to woo the crowds in Newcastle - but at St James' Park, not Chester-le-Street. more...
Schools locked in combat
BUDDING cricketers from across Preston have been celebrating the end of term with the annual round of competitions. more...
Moss Side win World Cup!
SOUTH RIBBLE'S mini 'World Cup' Kwik Cricket tournament was fought out by enthusiastic youngsters in the summer sunshine. more...
Table tennis girl is number one
PRESTON'S Katy Parker has been helping the England Cadet (U14s) girls' table tennis team produce some good results at the European Youth Championships, in Fryder-Mistel, Czech Republic. more...
Rawtenstall News
Credit union volunteers 'Investor' award
THE Haslingden and Helmshore Credit Union has become the first to qualify for the Government's prestigious 'Investors in People' Award. more...
St Helens News
£25m boost is a springboard to a finer future
AS exclusively revealed in the Star last week, St Helens has won a £25 million cash shot in the arm which will attract more than £100-million of further investment to create and preserve thousands of jobs and improve the borough. more...
It's zero hour!
MAYOR of St Helens, Councillor Pat Jackson was reduced to tears at the launch of the Zero Tolerance Campaign of Violence Against Women and Children in this area. more...
Countdown is on for this year's feast of fun
THERE'S a whole host of surprises at this year's sunny St Helens Show staged from Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1 at Sherdley Park. And your ST HELENS STAR will be there in force as usual with our showstopping competitions including Mother and Baby, Starbud and Starlad with a staggering prize tally of more than £6,000. more...
Michael to the rescue
AN elderly woman who suffered a fall at her home is recovering following hospital treatment - thanks to the quick-thinking actions of her Star newspaper delivery boy. more...
Samantha beats growing pains
BRAVE teenager Samantha Barrow is walking tall after undergoing major reconstructive back surgery. more...
Death of Wembley hero Roy
A FORMER Saints star who made his Challenge Cup debut at Wembley when Saints lifted the trophy for the first time in 1956 has died age 68. more...
Kids on summer safari
LIBRARIES in St Helens are offering children the chance to go on a safari this summer, literally! more...
Valuable birds killed in blaze
DEVASTATED pigeon fancier John Platt is counting the cost of a blaze which destroyed his pigeon loft killing 50 valuable birds. more...
Ken's for the high jump
MOST men settle for the pipe and slippers or perhaps a spot of gentle gardening when they reach the age of 70 - but not Kenneth Taylor. more...
Job joy at Tech Centre
A PLANNED £1.2 million development project at the St Helens Technology Centre, which is expected to create 68 permanent jobs, has received Government backing in the shape of a generous grant from the Merseyside Objective One programme. more...
Security drive at flats
SECURITY is to be improved at 58 blocks of flats owned by St Helens Council as part of an anti-crime initiative. more...
Attack victim had 50 stitches
A MAN required 50 stitches to his ear and the side of his face after apparently being attacked as he walked home after a night out. more...
Got a wooden way with words?
BUDDING poets are being given the chance to have their work preserved in wood for all to see - courtesy of the St Helens Ranger Service. more...
John's big drop raises cash
DAREDEVIL John Baxby would like to thank everyone who helped him raise more than £300 for the British Heart Foundation by sponsoring him to complete a tandem skydive. more...
Luke's back-to-school booster
PLUCKY teenager Luke Bryan went back to school to pick up a cheque for the fantastic sum of £11,000 raised at his old seat of learning, St Edmund Arrowsmith High. more...
Curtain falls on play
EQUIPMENT is to be removed from two children's play areas because they are no longer up to scratch. more...
Twinkletoed triumph
TWO youngsters from Haydock are dancing a jig this week after winning major prizes in a national dance competition at the Sadlers Wells Theatre, London. more...
Three hurt in crash
HREE people were taken to hospital following an accident involving two off-road vehicles at about 6.20pm on Monday, July 19 in Heyes Avenue, Rainford. more...
Mona bids farewell
RETIRING St Helens and Prescot Methodist Circuit minister Reverend Mona Blyth will preach her farewell services on Sunday, August 1. more...
Did you see attack?
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault outside a taxi office in St Helens town centre. more...
Man dies in rail horror
A MAN was killed instantly after being struck by a Manchester-to-Liverpool train near to Rainhill Station at about 6.20am on Tuesday. more...
Fire hits office
THREE crews - two from St Helens and one from Newton-le-Willows - were called to a fire in a mobile office unit in Neills Road, Bold, at about 7.45pm on Saturday, July 17. It took them about an hour to extinguish the blaze. more...
Boy hurt in fire
A FIVE-year-old boy was taken to Whiston Hospital suffering from superficial burns to his face and hands following a fire in a den in the back garden of his home in Alder Street, Wargrave at about 12.40pm on Sunday. more...
Hanley stays as Saints coach
SAINTS' coach Ellery Hanley is back to mastermind the team's assault on the Super League title - just 10 days after being suspended for media criticism of the club's directors and management. more...
Saints situation serious
HIS latest debacle at Saints is by far the most serious and will haunt the club for years, perhaps even bring it to its knees. more...
Please be vigilant!
CAN I make an appeal to old people - via your columns - for vigilance when using public transport in the St Helens area? more...
Wilf the one-off!
COPPERS - you either love or loath 'em, depending upon whether they've just caught you in a speed trap or come racing to the rescue when you've been cornered by a thug. more...
Poetry power echoes abroad
THE unexpected power of poetry has proved itself in an international way. more...
On the right track . .
VETERAN reader Norman Thomas has put us on the right lines over a so-called 'glass loco' manufactured in Yorkshire by Pilkington Brothers. more...
The great ping-pong poser
WHO was the best ping-ponger in town - Ken Tirebuck or the late Bill 'Bumper' Leyland? more...
St Helens Sport
Saints in game of leapfrog
SECOND-PLACED Saints will bid to leapfrog over Leeds when they face the rampant Rhinos at Headingley tomorrow (Friday), kick-off 7.30pm. more...
Red letter day for Recs
ST HELENS Recs stormed to a six-wicket victory at Orrell Red Triangle on Saturday. more...
St Helens miss their chance
ST HELENS had to settle for a draw at Lytham on Saturday. more...
Das cleans up for Sutton
RUBEROID Sutton Cricket Club defeated Irby on Saturday in one of the best games seen at New Street this season. more...
Magician Martyn casts his spell
Saints 74 Hull Sharks 16 THERE'S never a dull moment at Knowsley Road these days, as highly-professional Saints demonstrated in ensuring that internal wrangling stayed a board room matter with this slaughter in the sun. more...
Haydock on course
HAYDOCK continued their Southport and District Cricket League title pursuit with an eight-wicket victory over Charnock Richard more...
Saints fans in revolt
FURIOUS Saints' fans left the board in no doubt that they wanted the suspension on Ellery Hanley lifted in demonstrations before, during and after the game against Hull Sharks on Sunday. more...
Berry is pick of the crop . . .
TEENAGE golfer Ian Berry has done it again! more...
Fans launch new group
A GROUP of Saints fans are drawing up plans to establish an independent supporters club. more...
Eccleston sunk by Hale and pace
ECCLESTON suffered defeat at the hands of entertained Hale at Bobbies Lane on Saturday. more...
Portico recruit newcomers
PORTICO Juniors ARLFC are holding a recruitment day at their Scholes Lane headquarters this Saturday (11am). All are welcome. more...
Town make bright start
ST HELENS Town AFC began their pre-season programme with a 2-1 win over North West Counties second division side Ashton Town FC. more...
Games come to town
ST HELENS is to host next year's Merseyside Youth Games. more...
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