NO pressure will be put on Bury's wonderkid Chris Armstrong to sign a new contract. The Shakers are determined not to rush the 18-year-old into making a decision though they are extremely keen for him to put pen to paper and tie himself to the Gigg Lane
I CONGRATULATE Tony Blair and his government on the first successful thing they have done for our country -- January 27 saw the introduction of Holocaust Memorial Day in Britain when, as a nation, we remembered the 170 million victims of genocide in the
REGARDING your article (LET, January 27), about Burnley councillors deciding not to sell a bottled gas firm extra land to build a new headquarters, the residents of Briercliffe have been accused of launching a hostile campaign against Alta Gas. On what
IN your article "Razor horror in crime rat-run" (LET, January 26), a spokeswoman for Blackburn with Darwen Council said the planning and highways committee had voted on December 2, not to close the problem ginnel between Ernlouen Close and Queensway.
I HAVE recently experienced two extremely unpleasant train journeys and write to hopefully avoid other readers experiencing the so-called service Virgin Trains offer. My first trip to London in November involved a total of six hours in delays in overcrowded
THE champagne flowed last night for former Journal reporter John Sexton who came within an ace of winning £500,000. But after the excitment of appearing on "Who wants to be a millionaire" TV quiz show had died down the toast was to his 80 year-old Astley-born
SIX hundred bus staff were facing an uncertain future today after bosses at Stagecoach Ribble announced they were negotiating its sale. The company has confirmed that it is considering an offer to buy its depots in Blackburn, Burnley, Clitheroe and Bolton
BURNLEY police have issued "yellow card" warnings to people parking on back streets in the Turf Moor area on matchdays. Officers left warning notices on cars in and around Brunshaw Road during the last home game and vehicle registrations were noted. They
A HOME-MADE pipe bomb which exploded in Burnley could have maimed or killed, it was revealed today. The 2ft-long bomb, made from steel pipe and filled with an explosive device and possibly shrapnel, went off at the rear of RDA Wholesale, the former Taskers
A DRINK driving ex-soldier who gave another man's name in a bid to escape a lengthy ban when stopped by police, has paid the price with his freedom. Burnley Crown Court heard how Vincent Tenn, 25, wanted to go back in the Army and his barrister had urged
CRICKET club bosses issued a "let the people decide" challenge on their plans to take over Fulledge Recreation Ground -- as residents bombarded them with criticism. The club's public meeting on its multi-million pound proposal to build a new ground and
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight for the future of a children's play centre which is under threat of closure -- as it was revealed that council tax in Burnley may rise more than expected in a bid to safeguard services. Kibble Bank Community Centre, in
COMMUNITY volunteers were presented with certificates in management at a ceremony at Nelson and Colne College. They were the latest people to benefit from a programme organised by the college, Pendle Partnership and three economic development partnerships
A BANNED driver who blew a chance given to him by a judge after an early-hours police chase is now behind bars. Gavin Thomas, who had driven the wrong way down a dual carriageway in a stolen car had earlier been given probation but was sent to jail for
WHEN Earby student Susan Cannon-Tullett entered a poetry competition last year she had no idea her poem would get into print. Susan, 30, of Old Lane, spotted an advert in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph asking people to enter poems describing what women's
DARWEN fire fighter Peter Aspin was flying high on his 30th birthday after a surprise present from his wife, Beverley. But he soon came down to earth with a bump when it was revealed she had arranged for him to parachute jump from an aeroplane.
BURNLEY manager Stan Ternent would love to have Fulham boss Jean Tigana's headache. While Ternent has spent the season trying to solve his striker problems, the French chief has an embarrassment of riches with six quality frontmen to opt for. The current
The 27-year-old, on a month's loan from Manchester City, will don the number nine shirt in the starting eleven as he bids to help Burnley halt a run of just one win in ten league games. "He will start tonight," confirmed Clarets boss Stan Ternent. "I've
PRELIMINARY talks have already taken place with prospective candidates for the managerial vacancy at Atherton Colls. The club and previous incumbent Chris O'Brien parted company by mutual consent at the weekend. A club spokesman said last night, "We are
BURY will take on the Pakistan national side in a friendly match at Gigg Lane on March 21 in a match which is likely to be broadcast live to an audience of millions in Asia. It is the first time Pakistan has played in Britain and they will also play Coventry
A MAN has appeared before Hyndburn magistrates charged with wounding with intent to commit grevious bodily harm. Paul Matthew O'Connor, 26, of Ingle Street, Darwen, was charged after a man was found with head injuries near Accrington Argos store. The
SIX hundred bus staff were facing an uncertain future today after bosses at Stagecoach Ribble announced they were negotiating its sale. The company has confirmed that it is considering an offer to buy its depots in Blackburn, Burnley, Clitheroe and Bolton
A LEADING health expert has demanded a public debate over the spread of water disease as fears grow that part of East Lancashire's water supply could soon be infected. The North West's Director of Public Health, Professor John Ashton, made his call as
A TODDLER died of meningitis after errors by hospital staff meant he was not properly treated until it was too late to save him, health bosses admitted today. Ethan Smith's family claimed he died after a catalogue of neglect and ignorance at Queen's Park
RADCLIFFE Boro travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels tonight hoping that the current side has a Jekyll and Hyde dual personality. On Saturday supporters saw the very worst of their team in a dire 1-0 home defeat by Guiseley. At the same time tonight's opponents
YOUR article headlined 'Loo-dicrous' (LET, February 14), is representative of the shallowness of political debate in Britain as well as the tramline psychology of the British. It's more fun to have a dig at local party apparatchiks and their methods than
A TODDLER died of meningitis after errors by hospital staff meant he was not properly treated until it was too late to save him, health bosses admitted today. Ethan Smith's family claimed he died after a catalogue of neglect and ignorance at Queen's Park
RMI 1 Hereford 2 by David Magilton LEIGH were left licking their wounds after crashing out of a second cup competition in less than a week. RMI had been hopeful of success in the prestigious FA Umbro Trophy but despite holding Hereford to a goalless draw
REPRESENTATIVES of the royalty attended the funeral of Mary, Lady Towneley. The tireless campaigner on equestrian, health and disabled issues, died last Monday in Pendleside Hospice, Reedley, after a long battle against cancer. She was 65. She was awarded
VISITORS to Pendle Community Hospital, Nelson, in March will be greeted by images of peacocks and paisley as part of a new exhibition. The display of textile wall hangings was created by artist Lynne Stein, patients, staff and visitors during Lynne's
ANGLERS have joined in protests over the proposed right-to-roam legislation. Fishermen attended a meeting of the local pressure group, Pendle Action for the Countryside (PAC), to express their fears. PAC press officer Shirley Whiteley said the anglers
A BRAVE cashier refused to hand over money when a robber bust into the Discount Giant petrol station kiosk in Brother Street, Blackburn, with a gun. The 57-year-old female assistant realised the man was only carrying a replica hand gun and she raised
A PARAMEDIC and part-time policeman has appeared again before Hyndburn magistrates charged with raping a 21-year-old woman. The case against Mark Evans, 24, of Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Accrington, was adjourned until March 5 while commital papers are prepared
the dead men THE first thing you notice as you drive along the main drag in Grimsby (and it is a drag) is the proliferation of undertakers' establishments. Roughly every third building caters for the deceased. People are literally dying to get out of
WORD BIG MONEY MAN: Lee Clark is the top money man, signed by Jean Tigana for £3m in the summer of 1999 from Newcastle United. Midfielder Clark, top scorer with eight goals last season, has chipped in with five goals this term. "Clarky" is a fans favourite
odds - Little BURNLEY winger Glen Little knows the bookies may have Fulham as the favourites for tonight's clash -- but he's ready to prove them wrong. The league leaders visit Turf Moor tonight after their 'mini crisis' of one win in four games came
Featherstone Rovers 20, Leigh Centurions 30: SIMON Baldwin helped Leigh maintain their perfect start to the season. The strong running second rower is currently in the best form of his life and he capped a tremendous second half display by scoring a 50th
PLANS to build a skateboard park inside a Darwen mill have run into opposition from local residents. Feelings were running high when a meeting was held to discuss the plan to convert a 9,500 sq ft space at Gillibrand Mill. Many residents were against
YOUNGSTERS have been blamed for a series of incidents in the first three days of the school holidays -- despite a police campaign to crack down on juvenile nuisance. In the first incident police were forced to stop and search a school bus after reports
MEMBERS of a luncheon club have splashed out on a new microwave after receiving a £200 cash boost. Haslingden Luncheon Club, which meets every Wednesday at the Public Hall, was awarded the community chest grant by the Action for Haslingden Partnership
A CAREER in TV beckons for bubbly blonde Laura Jaye after millions of kids across the country saw her win through to the final 20 to present Diggit for GMTV. The Blackburn-born teenager is one of 9,000 hopefuls bidding for the chance to present the kids
ETHAN'S family have described what happened on Christmas Day two years ago. The following statements have not been disputed by the health trust. nChristmas Morning: Ethan was off colour so mum Michaela put him back to bed. When she checked on him, he
I FEEL the main factor regarding Burnley's recent run of bad form could be the injury sustained by Lee Briscoe. When Stan Ternent signed the former Sheffield Wednesday full back on a free transfer last summer, I really didn't think a lot of the signing
I WAS intrigued by the veritable array of responses (Sports Letters, February 13) concerning the ill-fated comments of Derby fan S Nightingale the previous week. For 12 of the 15 letters to concern the same topic was rather excessive, I thought. And I
GREAT HARWOOD 1 CURZON 3 GREAT Harwood go into tomorrow night's local derby against Rossendale in good heart despite extending their league run without a win to eight games. Boss Denis Underwood feels the players he has at the NWCL Division One bottom
