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Stories for 15 October 2002
Accrington News
It's crunch time for tax dodgers
ROAD tax dodgers in parts of Hyndburn have been put on warning as police and traffic wardens join forces for a blitz on cheats. more...
Cathy's pilgimage is labour of love
WHEN care home matron Cathy Dunn decides to take a holiday from work she doesn't sit back and relax. more...
'Fat camp' boy scores at rugby
SPORTS enthusiast Bob Townsend has realised his dream to play school rugby after losing over two stone at a "fat camp" for teenagers. more...
Removing risk from fireworks
PUPILS at schools across Hyndburn are to hear about the dangers of fireworks from a team of police officers. more...
Search for Anthony and Sharon
A SEARCH is on for two people to be guests of honour at a Rishton community group's birthday celebrations. more...
Bikers' image switch
MOTORCYCLISTS are set to have a cuddlier image when they join in the annual Pet Food Run in Accrington. more...
Blackburn News
Vans ban at tips raises a rumpus
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have accused councils of creating 'a flytipping charter,' after a ban was slapped on vans from using public tips. more...
Wiring mix-up puts sculptures on hold
TWO of the new statues for Blackburn's pedestrianised Church Street have been returned to the artist after a mix-up prevented them being installed. more...
Vote ends threat of mercy teams' strike
A STRIKE by Lancashire ambulance workers has been averted after unions voted to accept a new deal on pay and conditions. more...
Teacher head in court on sex charge
A TEACHER has appeared in court charged with having sex with a teenage girl pupil. more...
Bigger drinks 'could confuse drivers'
A ROAD safety group has criticised a move to offer larger sized spirits in a Blackburn bar as "confusing" and "potentially dangerous". more...
Police will hold tyre safety checks
POLICE and motoring organisations have this week combined to provide free, pre-winter tyre and maintenance checks in Blackburn. more...
Brewery man jailed for attack
A BREWERY worker who twice hit another man with a bottle and then kixked the victim as he lay on the ground was today starting a 12 month jail term. more...
Funny man Martin top rib-tickler
BLACKBURN funny man Martin Cassidy has won through to the final of a Boddingtons brewery-sponsored competition for comedians. more...
Day of fun and Sure Start learning
A FUN day for Blackburn residents and children was hailed as a runaway success. more...
'Threats' car driver in court
POLICE monitoring revellers leaving Blackburn town centre night clubs saw a black car with the four occupants hanging out of the windows shouting abuse at passers by. more...
Fireworks blamed for blaze
FIRE officers have repeated their warning about the dangers of fireworks after stables in Blackburn were destroyed by a blaze yesterday. more...
No ticket no show, comic's fans are warned
PEOPLE without tickets were today urged to stay away from comedian Peter Kay's gig in Blackburn. more...
Bolton Business
TXU set to take jobs fall
THE Texas-based power group which owns the former Norweb company is planning to make "significant" job cuts in the UK. more...
Output levels of region's firms on the increase
OUTPUT levels for North-west manufacturing and service sector firms expanded during August, a new survey reveals. more...
Firm suppliesturntable
A BOLTON company has provided three manually operated turntables for the Imperial War Museum North in Salford. more...
Top food at new club
THE £5 million Bolton Lads and Girls Club in Spa Road has the benefit of top quality catering facilities. more...
Experts talk to conference
WORLD experts will address the Manufacturing Institute's fourth annual Supply Chain Conference, in Manchester, on November 6 and 7. more...
Safety first for Warburtons staff
HEALTH and safety is high on the list of priorities at Bolton bakery firm Warburtons. more...
Comedy gig expansion
JONGLEURS, one of the UK's leading comedy venues, and sister brand Bar Risa are expanding into Leeds in a 16,000 sq ft deal brokered by Bolton based retained agents Jeremy Rubin & Co. more...
Trophy from star Les
COMEDIAN Les Dennis was on hand to present the trophy when a Little Lever jeweller won a top award. more...
Trainee Helen is new girl
TRAINEE solicitor Helen Marsh has joined the fast-growing property department at Kippax Beaumont Lewis (KBL) after qualifying. more...
Geoff is new boss
SWS Financial Services Ltd in Chorley New Road, Bolton, have appointed Geoff Bowling (pictured) as office manager. more...
Charities are triathlon winners
THE fifth annual Bolton team triathlon, which was organised by the Rotary Club of Bolton Daybreak, raised a total of £2,150 for local charities. more...
Firms keep PACE
AN innovative project designed to support local businesses has been launched in Bury. The PACE (People Add the Competitive Edge) network was launched by the Mayor of Bury, Cllr John Smith. more...
New role for Namita
TOUR operator CT2 has promoted its aviation director Namita Chopra to the new role of deputy managing director. more...
Feeling stressed?
THOUSANDS of workers will be urged to check whether their work is causing them stress. This year's European health and safety week (October 14-20) is focusing on stress at work, which costs the British economy £7 billion a year, and causes 270,000 workers to take time off. more...
Games Club stays open
ORGANISERS of the Business Club formed for the duration of the Manchester Commonwealth Games are to keep the website and business matching service running for at least another year. more...
In the final
DIVERSITY in Barrier-Breaking Communications, which is based in the Bolton Market Radio offices, is one of 43 finalists in the National Training Award North-west finals to be held in Manchester Town Hall on November 12. more...
Building for the future
FIFTEEN pupils from Hayward School, Bolton visited a building site as part of a national campaign to boost recruitment in the construction industry. more...
Image is key for women at top
MEMBERSHIP is booming at a local organisation for business women. more...
Business in brief
DRIVER Hire Bolton -- a specialist supplier of temporary drivers to the transport industry -- backed the Road Safety Week organised by national campaign group Brake. more...
Accolade for help boosting economy
THE head of Bolton's Ethnic Minorities Business Service has won a top accolade. more...
Winter breaks could be costing too much
ACCOUNTANTS are warning that holidaymakers could be paying too much for their winter breaks. more...
Business leaders at Euro conference
THE fifth annual North-west European Conference is being held by the North-west Regional Assembly in Brussels. more...
Bolton Education
Varsity students are on course for debt worries
GRADUATES might earn on average £400,000 more than their contemporaries without degrees during their working lives but becoming a student in the first place can be a costly business and young people face considerable debts. more...
Centre to rescue 'problem pupils'
PROBLEM primary school pupils in Bolton are to be sent to a revolutionary new centre to save them from being expelled later in their school life. more...
Bolton News
Families mourn for tragic Bali victims
FAMILIES of those killed in the bomb attack on the island of Bali were mourning their loss today as dozens more relatives faced an agonising wait for news of their loved ones. more...
Great Corrie Cluedo
HE'S Coronation Street's current baddie, and he's still got a lust for blood. Richard Hillman (alias actor Brian Capron) is bound to kill again. But who will be his victim? Here, Angela Kelly gives the latest betting from bluesq.com more...
'Not playing fair'
A COUNCILLOR fears that a retail giant's plan to open a store at the Middlebrook Retail Park would threaten the future of small businesses in Horwich town centre. more...
Lynsey is the latest 'fame school' graduate
STAR-STRUCK teenagers could soon be queuing up for a place at a secondary school that is rapidly gaining a reputation for producing top talent. more...
John putting classic shots in the frame
A PROFESSOR from Bolton Institute is travelling the world to take pictures of scenes captured on camera by the great Victorian pioneers of photography. more...
Home found for three-legged puppy
TRIPOD, the amazing three-legged puppy, has found a new home. more...
Top honour for civic trio
THREE former Mayors of Bolton, who among them have served on the council for more than 80 years, are to be made Honorary Aldermen. more...
Team get on their bikes for Nathan
A TEAM of intrepid fundraisers put their best feet forward to help a sick youngster. more...
Stig, facing 4 months jail, can appeal
WANDERERS star Stig Tofting was jailed for four months in Denmark on assault charges today. more...
October 13-14
From the Evening News, October 13, 1992 - A MASSIVE mystery blaze shut down a Bolton primary school today after totally destroying one classroom and severely damaging two others. more...
October 9-10
From the Evening News, October 10, 1992 - MAJOR changes to a long-awaited motorway link road will "maroon" a huge area of Bolton and leave car commuters fuming, council officials claim. more...
On this day - October 11
1399: The Order of the Bath was constituted. more...
October 11-12
From the Evening News, October 12, 1992 - TWENTY-one schoolchildren were among an astonishing 84 people arrested in a major crackdown on shoplifters in Bolton town centre. more...
On this day - October 10
1813: Italian composer Verdi was born in Roncole. more...
Annual swimming gala
Children from Sunninghill Primary School, Bolton, taking part in the school's annual swimming gala in June, 1974, at the High Street Baths, Bolton. more...
Notes on Bradshaw Hall
Bradshaw Hall, demolished by the Bleachers' Association in 1949, was a 17th century manor house,, more...
300 join festival celebrations
THE nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri was celebrated by more than 300 people at the Hindu temple in Thomas Holden Street, Bolton, at the weekend. more...
£13,000 worth of cannabis in man's bag
A BAG being carried by a man along a busy Bury road was found to contain cannabis with a street value of more than £13,000. more...
Teacher in court on sex charges
CHARGED: Alan Dawson more...
Former Wanderer denies car charges
FORMER Bolton Wanderers star Frank Worthington is to face trial accused of driving offences. more...
Former cricketer dies
FORMER Bolton League and Bolton Association cricketer Eric Woods collapsed and died while waiting to go on holiday. more...
Pair accused of post office fraud
TWO people have appeared before Burnley Magistrates accused of taking part in a £56,000 post office fraud plot. more...
Armed raid at KFC
MASKED robbers carrying sledgehammers and a handgun escaped with cash in a raid on a Bury fast-food restaurant. more...
Society praised in big report
THE Manchester Adoption Society, based in Sedgley Park, has received praise for the high quality of its work in an inspection report from the Department of Health. more...
Dogs die in blaze
TWO greyhounds died when a fire broke out in a house on Cemetery Road, Kearsley. It is thought the fire started in a microwave oven. The kitchen was badly damaged. more...
Simeone's ace card for Christmas
CHRISTMAS has come early for an arty Bolton schoolgirl after she won first prize in a national competition to design a Christmas card. more...
Police chief crime tour homes in on robbery
GREATER Manchester's new Chief Constable interrupted a fact-finding tour of Bolton's troubled crime areas - to visit the scene of an armed robbery. more...
Missing OAP hunt: Police find body
A BODY has been found in Menorca by police hunting for missing pensioner Richard Riley. more...
Bolton's own 'dolly blue' factory
MANY years ago, when on the way to visit relatives in my mother's home town of Dalton-in-Furness, we passed through a village called Backbarrow, a decidedly unforgettable place except for a factory standing next to the road, covered almost completely in blue dye. more...
On this day - OCTOBER 15
70BC: Virgil, the greatest Roman poet, best-known for his epic Aeneid, which included the legend of the founding of Rome, was born. more...
Butcher Jack's best skirt!
WITH the early spring making the grass grow, Bolton and District Butchers' Association president, Jack Morris, thought a bit of tasteful snipping might help revive the mini when these three luscious lovelies appeared in grass skirts at the association's dance at the Last Drop, Bromley Cross, in 1971. more...
All smiles after Horwich swim
Judging by the expressions on these Horwich Swimming Club team members during an evening of inter-town aquatic sports at Horwich Pool in 1972, the event certainly was successful. more...
October 14-15
From the Evening News, October 14, 1992 - MORE than 20 per cent of Burnden Park regular supporters are ready to support a boycott of Bolton Wanderers' home games, according to a fans' survey. more...
On this day - October 15
70BC - Virgil, the greatest Roman poet, best-known for his epic Aeneid, which included the legend of the founding of Rome, was born. more...
Bolton Sport
Hinks hat-trick caps ace show by Tempest
TEMPEST produced their best performance of the season to destroy a decent Garstang side 5-0 in the West Lancashire League Premier Division. more...
Super Rivs hold out to stun leaders
SECOND bottom Rivington produced the shock of the day when they ended leaders Radcliffe Amateurs' unbeaten record with a 4-3 victory. more...
Rothwell does the trick for Hayward
A CHRIS Rothwell hat-trick secured a place in the quarter-finals of the BSF Over 35 League Division Two Divisional Cup for Hayward Old Boys. more...
Bolton Sunday League
LATEST tables more...
Leigh Amateur League
LATEST results and tables more...
U15 SECTION
P W D L F A GD Pt more...
Victory keeps Town on the up
SECOND half strikes from Steve Dixon and Tony Walker sent Atherton Town three places up the Manchester League Premier Division table as they beat Monton Amateurs 2-0. more...
Lancashire Amateur League
LATEST results and tables more...
Aaron on target
AARON Egan grabbed four and Antony Whitehurst three in Belden Red Star's 8-2 defeat of Radcliffe Juniors in the Bury and Radcliffe Junior League U14 Division One. more...
Bolton and Bury Mini League
LATEST results more...
Manchester League
LATEST tables more...
Walker leaves it late to clinch win for Tigers
A LAST minute goal by Andy Walker of Hindley Tigers in the Bolton Boys Fed U16 helped them to a hard fought 2-1 win over the Lads Club. more...
City coaching courses at the Boro
MANCHESTER City FC are offering a unique opportunity for boys and girls between the ages 6 to 11 to attend coaching sessions organised by ex-players and qualified coaches, who will offer expert tuition on a weekly basis at Radcliffe Boro FC's fabulous Astro-Turf facility. more...
Ward will make his Mark - then quit
MARK Ward has no intention of staying assistant manager at Leigh RMI - but has the blessing of the Hilton Park club writes David Magilton more...
HAMMOND DOMINO LEAGUE
P W L F A Df Pt more...
Walmersley stun champions
Champions Longsight went down to Walmersley A with an 11-1 score by Dave Gregory and Steve Routledge. more...
Improved DL Farnworth set new targets
DL FARNWORTH A team were Bolton Badminton League C Section champions last season -- now they have their sights on the B Section. more...
Reebok probe: Keane gets 5 match ban
ROY Keane was banned for five matches and fined £150,000 after a specially convened Football Association Disciplinary Committee at the Reebok Stadium found him guilty of two disrepute charges writes Chris Hall more...
State of art Arena still leads the way
THE Commonwealth Games are long gone and the Lawn Tennis Association has decided to close down its youth academy, but Bolton Arena is still proving to be a centre of sporting excellence. more...
Closure of pool a `threat to town'
CLOSING the Water Place swimming complex will have a detrimental knock-on effect on Bolton town centre, according to the councillor who is presiding over its future. more...
What the papers are saying on Tuesday
THE SUN: David Beckham has been branded a cry baby and a whinger by a furious Slovakia player. more...
What's on TV on Tuesday/Wednesday
TUESDAY: SOCCER: Friendly international, Scotland v Canada - Sky Sports 1 1930; European Under-21 Championship qualifier, England v Macedonia - Sky Sports 2 1930. more...
John set to follow in his dad's footsteps
RAMSBOTTOM teenager John Simpson has been called into the England Under-15 cricket squad and is preparing for a busy few months ahead. more...
Former cricketer dies
FORMER Bolton League and Bolton Association cricketer Eric Woods collapsed and died while waiting to go on holiday. more...
Bolton Wanderers
Athlete with Reebok on his heart
DOUGIE TOBBUTT talks to the MD of Wanderers' sponsors Reebok UK. more...
Miner turned goalkeeper
One Hundred Years of Worktown is a play staged recently in the Bill Naughton Studio at the Octagon Theatre. more...
When the Wanderers went to war
THE story of the Bolton Wanderers footballers who went away to war is part of the town's folklore. more...
From the archives 5 YEARS AGO: September 1, 1997
WANDERERS intend to start as they mean to go on at the Reebok Stadium tonight. more...
Financing is the problem
REGARDING your article on BWFC not filling the Reebok to capacity, comparisons were made with other towns and conclusions drawn that we are similar to Blackburn and Burnley in pulling power. more...
Overcoming the real problem
REGARDING Reebok attendances, the Wanderers could always investigate the FSA campaign for "safe standing". more...
Manchester the reason for low attendance
WHEN I first met Sam Alladyce the question of low attendances at the Reebok was his very first point and one, as a season ticket holder, I found difficult to understand. more...
Fans to boycott Burnden?
From the Evening News, October 14, 1992 more...
Stig, facing 4 months in jail, can appeal
WANDERERS star Stig Tofting, jailed for four months in Denmark on assault charges, has 14 days to launch an appeal. more...
Keane's day of destiny at the Reebok
THE ROY Keane media circus rolled into Bolton today as the Manchester United skipper arrived at the Reebok Stadium to front his Football Association inquisitors writes Chris Hall more...
Clem's target for Wanderers visit
SPURS midfielder Steve Clemence reckons the hard work is just about to begin - to gain a place in the team. more...
Sam checks out-of-work World Cup star
SAM Allardyce re-emphasised the special requirements of the Premiership today as he ran the rule over an unemployed World Cup striker - and suggested he may not come up to scratch. more...
Who has appeared in the most first team games?
OUR latest quiz certainly had you confused. more...
Legend Frank denies car charges
FORMER Bolton Wanderers star Frank Worthington is to face trial accused of driving offences. more...
How to see them at the Reebok
THERE are four ways of booking tickets for the Premiership action at the Reebok - in person, by phone, fax or post. more...
Sam's Vision - Part One
SAM Allardyce has a vision -- that he will leave a legacy at Bolton Wanderers that will stand as a testament to his tenure as manager. more...
Sam's Vision - Part Two
Old heads, new ideas more...
Burnley News
Anger over problems at disabled loo
DISABLED travellers have slammed the facilities at Burnley's new £2.3million bus station. more...
You can play part in community planning
AN initiative aimed at allowing Burnley residents to have their say about local planning issues has been launched to help make communities a better place to live in. more...
Cliviger Bulletin
THE Harvest Breakfast organised by Cliviger Guides raised just under £130 for the funds of St John's Church, despite a disappointing response from churchgoers on the day. more...
Youth gathering to tackle race issues
ORGANISERS are gearing up for a special youth conference aimed at tackling racism in Burnley. more...
MP gives backs fire crews' action
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike has backed firefighters from across East Lancashire fighting for improved pay. more...
Bury Business
Firms keep PACE
AN innovative project designed to support local businesses has been launched in Bury. The PACE (People Add the Competitive Edge) network was launched by the Mayor of Bury, Cllr John Smith. more...
Bury Leisure
'Live a healthy life' seminar
ADVICE on healthy living is being offered at an event on Wednesday. more...
Lindisfarne date
LONGSTANDING popular Tyneside band, Lindisfarne, appears at The Met in Bury on Wednesday, 8pm. more...
Bury News
£13,000 worth of cannabis in man's bag
A BAG being carried by a man along a busy Bury road was found to contain cannabis with a street value of more than £13,000. more...
12-year wait for Palace invitation
CIVIL servant Andrew Miles has a date at St James's Palace next month, but his invitation is 12 years overdue! more...
Forum "wish list" for Prestwich
PRESTWICH Business Forum,under new "management", are to draw up a "wish list" of ideas to improve the commercial sector of the town. more...
Conmen target OAPs
THIEVES posing as workmen struck at the homes of two pensioners at the weekend. more...
Ada marks her century
ONE hundred years young! That's Mrs Ada Walker who was the centre of attention at her centenary party at the Bankfield Residential Home in Bury. more...
Question time!
GOT a question about the council? Then go straight to the top! more...
Cake marks Early Years new home
BURY'S busy Early Years team has eased its growing pains by transferring into new premises. more...
Services re-routed
BUS services through Sunnybank are being re-routed this week due to road works. more...
Lotto lands James a brand new drive!
PIPE fitter James Heywood saw his pipedream come true when he won a brand new car on a National Lottery scratchcard. more...
Actor's soccer hope
BURY actor Ralf Little could be making an appearance as a real-life footballer. more...
Bury Sport
From the Bury Times of Wednesday October 15, 1952
FOR Bury's winning sequence to be ended by a 1-1 draw at Doncaster Rovers, the bottom club in the Second Division, was something of a disappoinment for the Shakers' supporters, but to bring a point back from the Belle Vue ground was in every way commendable. more...
Shakers' late, late show earns point
BURY 2 DARLINGTON 2: IT WOULD be interesting to know just how many Bury fans actually saw the two goals that earned their team a draw on Saturday writes Phil Thorp more...
Match stats v Darlington
Shakers more...
FA Cup bonanza for Boro
RADCLIFFE Boro declared themselves delighted with the draw for the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup which gave them a home tie against Nationwide Conference high-fliers Chester City writes Steve Bott more...
5-man strike force is a big hit
SHAKERS' new-look attacking formation could get another airing after manager Andy Preece leapt to its defence writes Chris Hall more...
Kenny goes for £60,000
SHAKERS' keeper Paddy Kenny will tomorrow put pen to paper on a four year contract with First Division Sheffield United. more...
Clegg back 'in a couple of weeks'
STRIKER George Clegg could be back in action in a couple of weeks - much sooner than anticipated. more...
Chorley News
Students developing links Stateside
SCHOOL students are going 'Stateside' to meet their US partners in a global programme. more...
Clarets Sport
Clarets have turned the corner but...
HAVING gone eight league games without defeat, climbing from bottom of the table to ninth in the process, the rejuvenated Clarets have clearly turned the corner. more...
Clitheroe News
'Double standards at by-election'
A TORY MP who lost a by-election amid a row over where he lived has accused his opponents of double standards. more...
MPs split on crime figures
POLICE today welcomed a drop in street crime in Lancashire after it became one of ten problem areas targeted by the Government. more...
Give cash to rural post offices, says MP
EAST Lancashire Tory MP Nigel Evans is demanding that the £450million announced to help rural post offices goes to front line services to protect and enhance country branches. more...
Group seeking more singers
A SINGING group is expanding, meaning places are available for people to join. more...
Colne News
Drinks driver faces prison threat
A MAN with two previous convictions for drink driving could be facing jail after striking a third time. more...
Safety is theme for day long event
FIRE safety, road safety and personal safety will be the theme of a special event taking place in Barnoldswick Town Square on Saturday. more...
MP makes bid to protect old rail track bed
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has called on Lancashire County Council to safeguard the track bed of the old Colne to Skipton railway which closed in the mid 70s. more...
'Pay back' taunt led to fight and man's arrest
A LONG-standing feud between two families erupted into early hours violence at 'pay back time' in Colne town centre. more...
Darwen News
Husband's plea for tragic wife's body
THE husband of an East Lancashire woman Evelyn Lund has appealed for the authorities to give him back her body -- one year after she was found in a French lake. more...
Criminals nailed by people power
POLICE have thanked the people of Darwen for their help in a crackdown against criminals operating in the area. more...
History project needs park photos
THE hunt is on for photographs of Darwen greenhouses dating back 100 years. more...
Flowers put pride back
FLORAL displays which brightened up Darwen in summer were praised by the Civic Society. more...
Lancashire Business
Jobs fears at aero firm
FEARS were growing today that the possible closure of BAE Systems' factory in Prestwick could lead to job losses in Samlesbury. more...
We need to make wallcoverings easier to use
RENOVATING an older property would be a daunting challenge for even the keenest of DIY enthusiasts. But one man with all the right credentials is Bob Spooner - at least on paper. more...
CCTV makes park more secure
ROSSENDALE-based security specialists Technology Solutions has installed a state-of-the-art system in the biggest municipal park in Europe. more...
Lancashire Leisure
Landlord reveals a charitable side
THE secret of a pub's success is not just down to good beer and a friendly atmosphere. more...
Have a soul and raise cash for Magic Eye
A BLACKBURN working men's club is helping two women raise money for the Magic Eye Appeal. more...
Get in the swing of Music Hall
A BLACKBURN bar will be playing host to a series of music events that will have the fans of Music Hall swinging. more...
EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, Date: October 16.
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. more...
Lancashire News
Ten years ago
CLITHEROE'S Trinity Youth and Community Centre was awarded a bronze certificate in the Royal Anniversary Challenge, in recognition of work with disabled people. more...
Five years ago
PIES produced in East Lancashire were the toast of the terraces in a survey of food served at North West football grounds. more...
Turf Moor: The £4m option
BURNLEY FC's board considered selling off Turf Moor for £4million as they struggled to come to terms with the loss of TV money, chairman Barry Kilby revealed today. more...
Teacher in court on sex charge
A TEACHER has appeared in court charged with having sex with a teenage girl pupil. more...
Wrong claims on collisions legislation
THE claim that proposed EU legislation governing blame for collisions between motorists and cyclists or pedestrians absolves the cyclist or pedestrians of guilt is wrong. more...
Phones in cars law needed now
HOW I sympathise with Margaret McMillan (Letters, October 3) after she was driven in a taxi while the driver held a mobile phone to his ear for a journey of probably about 10 minutes. more...
Trying to make sense of time
EVERY schoolboy and girl should know eventually that as regards time, a.m. means ante meridian and p.m. means post meridian ie., before and after noon. more...
Hospital staff have got it easy
REGARDING your article (LET, October 4) on car parking for staff at Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn. more...
More sculptures, more moaning
JUST when all the whining letters from frustrated speedsters seem to have petered out, what happens? more...
Times might be changing but I'm not!
CAN you believe that it's the middle of October already? I have only just got over Christmas (and that's the one before last)! more...
Van ban will lead to illegal tipping
BY definition, a van may be a commercial vehicle, but it does not follow that its cargo is always connected with trade. more...
Lancashire Sport
It's brilliant to see our old boy prosper
I WAS very pleased to see Brett Ormerod score his first hat-trick for Southampton and follow up with a brace against Manchester City the following Saturday. more...
One step at a time - Coleman
WHOEVER came out of the hat in yesterday's FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw, Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman was not going to be drawn on the subject. more...
Dale get a shake up
ROSSENDALE UNITED manager Jim McCluskie is set to massively shake up his side in time for the visit of league leaders Alfreton tonight (kick off 7.45pm). more...
Reasons to be concerned
THERE are a number of issues concerning those of a Claret persuasion which have not been addressed by Matt Horn, Steve Cummings or Glen Little. more...
Not grand' stand
I COULDN'T help but notice the downward spiral that 'Grandstand' on a Saturday afternoon seems to be on at present. more...
Duff v Best
AFTER Rovers' game at West Bromwich Albion, comparisons between the two Irish players, Damien Duff and Sixties' idol George Best, and Bryan Douglas of Rovers and England, come to mind. more...
Tommo is top man
DAVID Thompson should have been in the England squad in the first place. more...
Papa looking to keep going
DIMITRI Papadopoulos looks to continue his scoring streak for club and country tonight as he leads the line for Greece Under-21s against Armenia in Athens tonight. more...
Defender told to take it easy
VETERAN defender Craig Short has been ordered to scale down his training routine in a bid to prolong his Blackburn career. more...
Sky is the limit for Anderson
JAMES Anderson's cricket career has taken off as quickly as his bowling. more...
Turf Moor: The £4m option
BURNLEY FC's board considered selling off Turf Moor for £4million as they struggled to come to terms with the loss of TV money, chairman Barry Kilby revealed today. more...
Papa looking to keep going
DIMITRI Papadopoulos looks to continue his scoring streak for club and country tonight as he leads the line for Greece Under-21s against Armenia in Athens tonight. more...
Stan in the top ten
IT is not just the Clarets who have reached the top ten in the past week. more...
Clarets trio go for advanced training
THREE youngsters from the Clarets School of Excellence have been invited for advanced coaching at Lilleshall. more...
Dalglish bids for Hall of Fame
TWO Blackburn Rovers legends and one from Burnley have been named in the initial list of nominees for the National Football Museum's "Hall of Fame". more...
Defender told to take it easy
VETERAN defender Craig Short has been ordered to scale down his training routine in a bid to prolong his Blackburn career. more...
Stunning start stuns everyone
BLACKBURN Rovers' Academy director Bobby Downes has admitted that the Under 17s' stunning start to the season has taken everyone by surprise. more...
Dalglish bids for Hall of Fame
TWO Blackburn Rovers legends and one from Burnley have been named in the initial list of nominees for the National Football Museum's "Hall of Fame". more...
Matt back in action
ROVERS striker Matt Jansen is another on the comeback trail and he WILL start for the reserves at Everton tonight. more...
Leigh Sport
Ward will make his Mark - then quit
MARK Ward has no intention of staying assistant manager at Leigh RMI - but has the blessing of the Hilton Park club writes David Magilton more...
Nelson News
Farmer escapes jail over illegal tipping
A FARMER behind illegal tipping which could have harmed his neighbours and spoiled a scenic part of Nelson has walked free from court -- but only after he cleaned up his act. more...
'Learning' week for children
DISADVANTAGED and disabled children will be learning about each other next week during an activity week at the Coldwell Activity Centre in Nelson. more...
Preston News
Jobs fears at aero firm
FEARS were growing today that the possible closure of BAE Systems' factory in Prestwick could lead to job losses in Samlesbury. more...
Rawtenstall News
'Thank your Dad,' judge tells youth
A YOUTH who took part in a "four on one" attack in which a man was kicked and suffered a smashed cheek has walked free from court, after being told by a judge: "Thank your dad". more...
Landlord swoops on safe-cracker
A BRAVE landlord tackled a burglar and prevented him getting away with thousands of pounds. more...
Nuisance: Residents' chance to have say
ANTI-social behaviour will be top of the agenda during a community meeting hosted by Bacup Community Beat Officer PC Clare Foster. more...
Lifeline thrown to groups suffering cuts
VOLUNTARY and community groups throughout Rossendale whose work is suffering because of cut-backs and closures by the troubled council have been thrown a lifeline. more...
Rovers Sport
Cup draw made it a week to remember
NO pressure at all then Rovers. Just the pride of the country and the Premiership at stake. more...
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