SUNDAY Steam Enthusiasts' Weekend, East Lancs Railway, Bury, phone 0160 764 7790 for details. Tom Riley's Artwork exhibition, Darwen Library, until November 8. Family Halloween Disco Party organised by Accrington Lions, 10am -3pm, Accrington Town Hall
PLANS for a 40th anniversary reunion dinner for the players from the 1962 FA Cup Final between Burnley and Spurs have had to be scrapped. One of the disappointed organisers, Tom Roe, admitted: "It is a really big blow because everything was set up for
NEW businesses were recognised for their skills at an award ceremony yesterday. Hosted by Granada TV's Rob McLoughlin, the Guardian Angel Entrepreneurs Awards 2002 were held at the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club and featured the cream of the crop
BA NIGHT out with her ex-partner turned into a violent nightmare for Joanne Duxbury. Blackburn magistrates heard that she was punched, kicked and bitten on the stomach when Alan Peter Costello launched a vicious attack after they returned to her home
A 17-YEAR-OLD youth has appeared in court charged in connection with a stabbing incident in Hereford Road, Blackburn, on Wednesday night. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with wounding Barry Smith, 23, who was stabbed in the
ACCORDING to Natalie Chatterton (Letters, October 16), Halloween could help the church. As she is not sure what she believes, I hope this might help. Christianity is not an organised religion, but rather a personal relationship between a believer and
EWOOD pranksters David Dunn and Garry Flitcroft were up to their old tricks once again at Brockhall this week. Dunn was seen craftily putting up posters around the training ground which contained pictures of Flitty and geeky character Gareth from TV comedy
AN off-duty bus driver smashed into a parked car while over the limit in the early hours, a court heard. Burnley Magistrates were told how Darren Holgate, 22, who was almost twice the legal limit and not insured then ran off. He claimed it was a cold
TOWN centre toilets in Padiham are being used as a meeting place for homosexual men, a councillor has revealed. The toilets, next to the town hall in Church Street, are being used as a "cottaging" venue for men who meet for casual sex. The walls of the
A FORMER Burnley schoolteacher who used his position at a church to befriend and then sexually abuse young children has been jailed. Nicholas Hoyle, 32, of Schofield Road, Rawtenstall, pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent assault against young boys
YOUNGSTERS in Pendle have been preparing themselves for the spooky activities organised in the borough for Hallowe'en. Pendle Leisure Trust has arranged for three ghoulish gatherings to take place at Pendle Wavelengths, in Nelson, on Wednesday, and at
PARENTS and toddlers in Colne will be taking advantage of free swimming lessons at Pendle Leisure Centre on Thursday mornings. Sure Start in Waterbridge with Pendle Leisure Trust are running the swimming sessions for an initial 26 weeks. They are aimed
TWO pet iguanas were left abandoned and helpless in a caravan in Colne after their owners vanished without trace. RSPCA officers today described the incident as disgraceful. The charity discourages people from keeping exotic animals as pets due to the
ORGANISERS of an annual Remembrance service and parade have issued an urgent appeal for a bugler to take part in the event. And they revealed how the Remembrance Day activities in Hapton could be forced to break with tradition if a musician cannot be
THE new chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority today pledged to make community safety the top priority. Brian Aldred has been appointment to the new post, where he will develop policy and strategy. He is currently director of resources at Lancashire
TRAFFIC warden and DVLA enforcement officers have vowed to continue a blitz on road tax dodgers despite the tactics by some offenders. Since operation Clampdown began one traffic warden has been hit by a car after attempting to put a clamp on its wheel
BURNLEY Football Club's participation in the anti-racism week today comes with a clear message to all fans: "Let's keep the racists out of Turf Moor." Manager Stan Ternent, chairman Barry Kilby and players Steve Davis and Arthur Gnohere have all spoken
AS the Clarets made a miserable start to the season with four straight defeats there was one man the fans felt they were really missing - midfielder Kevin Ball. And Ball can see parallels with his own career in the way club skipper Steve Davis has suddenly
WHETHER it was to help Clarets boss Stan Ternent's recovery or to mark the latest goal scoring feat from Dimitri Papadopoulos is unclear but there was a special delivery to Turf Moor this week - a bag of "Dimi" grapes! The origin of the grapes is not
A FORMER Burnley schoolteacher who used his position at a church to befriend and then sexually abuse young children has been jailed. Nicholas Hoyle, 32, of Schofield Road, Rawtenstall, pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent assault against young boys
ORGANISERS of Blackburn's biggest charity bonfire today revealed it will go ahead -- despite concerns the firefighters' strike would pour cold water on their plans. Members of Rotoract, who organise the annual event in Witton Park, said their insurers
PRIZEWINNING author Blake Morrison may live in a literary land a million miles away from the romantic kingdom of Mills and Boon -- but the East Lancashire-born writer is happy to admit he's been having a long-distance love affair for 30 years. The London-based
JIM Bowen: Should he go? Yes, without a doubt. Most days on the Radio Lancashire morning programme Jim Bowen goes close to the mark with some of his comments about other people, particularly personalities. It was only a matter of time before he stepped
REGARDING Standard Life putting Blackburn's shopping precinct up for sale and it being reported that a number of investment companies have shown interest in buying it (LET, October 11), I think this might be a false hope. I believe that Standard Life,
THE British National Party today confirmed they will field their first candidate in Blackburn. Voters in the by-election in Mill Hill on November 21 could elect the town's first far-right councillor in more than 25 years after Darwen father-of-two Robin
BURNLEY'S three British National Party councillors are to file a motion in the council chamber for the first time since they were elected to office in May. Coun Terry Grogan, who represents Gannow, will present the motion at a full council meeting at
THE new chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority today pledged to make community safety the top priority. Brian Aldred has been appointment to the new post, where he will develop policy and strategy. He is currently director of resources at Lancashire
DETECTIVES who issued an alert to parents when an 11-year-old girl claimed she was attacked in Burnley's Towneley Park today confirmed the investigation had ended because the incident did not occur. Police were overwhelmed with calls after the schoolgirl
DETAILS from Saturday's match at Gigg Lane will appear here shortly after the final whistle
BURY'S midfield ace Lenny Johnrose says he is delighted to be back at Gigg Lane but admits he does not want to stay any longer than necessary. Johnrose has enjoyed getting reacquainted with Shakers this week, after being released by First Division Burnley
A TRADER who sold counterfeit clothing on his market stall in Nelson's popular Admiral Centre has been ordered to pay £1,333 in compensation and costs. Father-of-four David Safdar Dean, 43, of David Deans Menswear, Nelson, pleaded guilty to eight counts
THE new chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority today pledged to make community safety the top priority. Brian Aldred has been appointment to the new post, where he will develop policy and strategy. He is currently director of resources at Lancashire
POLICE in Great Harwood are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed at knifepoint in his own home. The 56-year-old answered the door to his house in Byron Square, Great Harwood, at 5.25am on Thursday. He was confronted by two youths, one of whom
A HOUSEWIFE who discharged herself from hospital after taking an overdose of prescription drugs was later found dead at her home in Blackburn, an inquest heard. Louise Carter, 39, telephoned her daughter, Sharon Flanagan, of Accrington, one evening in
TWO Labour councillors have called on East Lancashire MPs to back a major reform of the country's cannabis laws. Coun John Burke said if more MPs signed up to the Angel Declaration for Drugs Reform, issued by Newport West MP Paul Flynn, there was more
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
The ref deserves some praise for once!THE entertainment served up by Ipswich and Burnley on Tuesday night was top class and a special mention should go to Newark referee Phil Joslin. All too often the man in the middle gets in a muddle and ruins the game
CLARETS star Arthur Gnohere is hoping that he and current defensive partner Ian Cox can have a positive impact as role models to young children from all backgrounds. The Frenchman is delighted to be able to through his considerable weight behind the national
BLACKBURN Rovers sent Arsenal crashing to a third straight defeat in the space of a week after Dwight Yorke stole the points with his third goal of the season. Rovers took a shock fifth minute lead when Brazilian midfielder Edu sliced a clearance past
A TEENAGER involved in an altercation in which another man suffered a black eye has been given 40 hours community punishment. Daniel Stott, 18, punched Shaun Harrison after they met in the street in Stacksteads, Burnley Crown Court heard. Stott, of Acre
HYNDBURN MP Greg Pope will help honour the supporters of a booming Rossendale community centre. He will be among a number of specially invited guests at a Naming Ceremony which is due to take at the Haslingden Community Link on Friday, November 1, at
THE new chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority today pledged to make community safety the top priority. Brian Aldred has been appointment to the new post, where he will develop policy and strategy. He is currently director of resources at Lancashire
LANCASHIRE County Council is set to pioneer new ways of improving adoption services. It has been chosen as one of 33 local councils from around the country to take part in Phase 3 of the work of the Adoption and Permanence Taskforce. The aim of the Taskforce
THE new chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority today pledged to make community safety the top priority. Brian Aldred has been appointment to the new post, where he will develop policy and strategy. He is currently director of resources at Lancashire
TAXI drivers are giving a whole new meaning to the term 'night school' -- by attending classes at midnight! Dozens of drivers from across Blackburn and Darwen are taking part in the lessons, which include self-defence. Classes in basic skills and courses
Mice? Problem solved! A CAT called Tabby is looking for a new home with a difference. The three-year-old female is definitely not a lap cat, Steven Carpenter, deputy manager at the RSPCA Animal Home and Shelter in Huncoat advised. "She needs to go to
FIRST North Western strike action by train drivers' union ASLEF this weekend has been called off. A 19 per cent rise will now be voted on by members on November 19. Strikes, proposed for every Saturday and Sunday until November 24, have also been suspended
CHURCH youth workers in East Lancashire are being urged to book early for a special youth event. Streetwise will give youngsters the opportunity to learn through participation in workshops. Organised by Youth Officers from different dioceses and churches
YOUNG people from the Little Harwood Youth Group, in Blackburn, who produced a CD Truth Hurts, have featured in national youth work journal, Young People Now. The CD consists of hip-hop and rap tunes written by young people and focuses on racial division
MAY I congratulate you for bringing to light and publishing photographs of Labour's county councillors who voted for the closure of care homes (LET, September 27). What a despicable lot they are -- people without a thought for the aged and getting financial
NEXT week's planned series of strikes by firefighters have been dramatically suspended so that fresh pay talks can take place. The executive of the Fire Brigades Union has decided that two 48-hour strikes planned for October 29-31 and November 2-4 will
A COMPUTER engineer discovered images of hardcore child porn on a 71-year-old man's computer, a court heard. After watching Harold Woods delete the contents of certain files, the technician became suspicious and checked in the computer recycling bin.
FOUR members of Blackburn Rovers' Academy jetted off to Italy on a special fact-finding mission today after receiving an invite from one of the leading sports scientists in the world. Academy director Bobby Downes, Under 17s coach Ian Miller, physio Tony
LANCASHIRE County Council is set to pioneer new ways of improving adoption services. It has been chosen as one of 33 local councils from around the country to take part in Phase 3 of the work of the Adoption and Permanence Taskforce. The aim of the Taskforce
ORGANISERS of an annual Remembrance service and parade have issued an urgent appeal for a bugler to take part in the event. And they revealed how the Remembrance Day activities in Hapton could be forced to break with tradition if a musician cannot be
BURNLEY'S top judge slammed the amount of violence committed by men against women and warned "wife beaters have to stop." Judge Raymond Bennett's comments came as he sentenced a man who had attacked his former partner after turning up uninvited at her
A FORMER Burnley schoolteacher who used his position at a church to befriend and then sexually abuse young children has been jailed. Nicholas Hoyle, 32, of Schofield Road, Rawtenstall, pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent assault against young boys
SHAKERS have been given a home draw with Barnsley in the second round of the LDV Vans Trophy THE full draw Northern Section Macclesfield Town v Tranmere Rovers Port Vale v Chesterfield Leigh RMI v Wrexham Wigan Athletic v Doncaster Rovers Lincoln City
THE new chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority today pledged to make community safety the top priority. Brian Aldred has been appointment to the new post, where he will develop policy and strategy. He is currently director of resources at Lancashire
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Roe Lee Pharmacy, 450 Whalley New Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 103 Blackburn Road. ACCRINGTON: noon-1pm: Espleys Chemists, 257 Whalley Road; noon-1pm: Co-op
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
MOTORISTS in Clitheroe are warned of town centre road closures to allow for repairs to the phone network and installation of gas mains. Castle Street will be closed between Parson Lane and King Street from 8am until 5pm tomorrow when an alternative route
THE new chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority today pledged to make community safety the top priority. Brian Aldred has been appointment to the new post, where he will develop policy and strategy. He is currently director of resources at Lancashire
THE parents of a teenager who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Switzerland have called for more people to become organ donors. And they have spoken of their 'comfort' knowing others have lived through transplants after his death. John and Liz
PEOPLE in Burnley were treated to tales from the touchline thanks to a guest appearance by ex-international and Scottish soccer ace Alan Hansen. The popular TV pundit lent his support at a fund-raising dinner at Burnley's Turf Moor football ground. The
A YOUNG housebreaker was today staring his first jail term after a judge told him he had run out of chances. Burnley Crown Court heard how Christopher Bennett, 20, found sitting on a sofa in a neighbouring property stuffing cash down his sock, offended
THE imminent industrial action by the country's firefighters will not have any impact on Burnley's busy schedule. The club's safety officer Alex Wood explained: "We have liaised with the chief fire officer for Burnley, gone through a risk assessment and
THE surging runs from Clarets right-back Dean West have been a feature of the club's success in the past two seasons, writes MATT HORN. His attacking ability was never better illustrated than with his part in the great equaliser by Dimitri Papadopoulos
BURNLEY Football Club is playing its part in football's first ever anti-racism week of action by holding an anti-racism day of action at Turf Moor tomorrow at the match against Portsmouth. The week has been co-ordinated by football's anti-racism, Kick
GIANLUCA Festa is the big injury worry for Portsmouth ahead of tomorrow's game as they cope with a number of injury problems. But with a squad the size that most first division manager's would envy, the table-toppers will still arrive at Turf Moor in
IT proved to be unlucky 13 for the Clarets as league leaders Portsmouth ended their unbeaten run at 12 at Turf Moor this afternoon. A fine strike by Nigel Quashie in the 22nd minute was followed in the second half by a freak one from Svetoslav Todorov
FANS of the legendary American rocker Meatloaf are in for a treat this weekend when a top tribute act lands in Haslingden. Internationally renowned Dean Torkinton from Cumbria will headline on Sunday night at the Roebuck Inn, Lower Deardengate. Licensee
POLICE today renewed an appeal for witnesses after an 80-year-old man was robbed for his last £5. Kevin Corrigan was battered and kicked to the ground in the Sudellside area of Darwen by a gang of four muggers. He has a possible nose fracture, gashed
EMERGENCY repair work will be undertaken at the derelict Ilex Mill in Rawtenstall to prevent masonry falling from the building. Concerns were raised after stones became dislodged by trees and shrubs growing on top of the mill in Bacup Road. Scaffolding
BURNLEY'S top judge slammed the amount of violence committed by men against women and warned "wife beaters have to stop." Judge Raymond Bennett's comments came as he sentenced a man who had attacked his former partner after turning up uninvited at her
A HI-TECH crime fighting initiative has gained an extra pair of eyes and ears in a police bid to crack down on crime. The Drop-In-Centre, Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, has received the latest link in a communications system between officers and people
A FORMER Burnley schoolteacher who used his position at a church to befriend and then sexually abuse young children has been jailed. Nicholas Hoyle, 32, of Schofield Road, Rawtenstall, pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent assault against young boys
A LETTER to his girlfriend that Martin Sewell forgot to post contained a confession to a criminal offence. And the confession was enough for police, who found the letter during a search of his home, to charge Sewell with theft. Sewell, 29, of Devon Road
ZABIR Haji's family decided they had to be "cruel to be kind" if they were going to help him beat his drugs habit. Blackburn magistrates heard they shopped him to the police after he had persuaded bank staff to give him money from his brother-in-law's
A MECHANIC who spent more than 30 years repairing the bodywork of cars died from inhaling asbestos particles at work, an inquest heard. A post mortem examination on Ian Wilfred Kay, 55, of Meins Road, Blackburn, who died in August, showed a tumour which
SHOPPERS have been handed a Christmas bonus -- one last December of free on-street parking in Blackburn. Council bosses have revealed that the new charges set to come into force across the town centre before the festive season will not now be implemented
UP to 1,500 jobs could be created at a new business park after councillors overruled officers and gave a multi-million development the thumbs-up. It took the casting vote from planning and highways chairman Frank Connor to ensure the scheme, on the site
THE British National Party today confirmed they will field their first candidate in Blackburn. Voters in the by-election in Mill Hill on November 21 could elect the town's first far-right councillor in more than 25 years after Darwen father-of-two Robin
I SUPPOSE the unpredictability of angling is one of its main attractions and is one of the main reasons why it becomes a lifetime's hobby. When you think that prospects of a decent catch are so poor that to stay at home may be the best option, think again
A DRIVER had a lucky escape when his car crashed into a garden wall. The 40-year-old man was driving a navy Renault along Bolton Road, Radcliffe, towards Little Lever, when it is thought he lost control on a bend and crashed. He suffered facial injuries
