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Accrington News
Invaders' mission: Big style!
WHEN Samantha Hall moved into her new house last summer she knew it would take more than a bit of spit and polish to turn it into her dream home. more...
Police go incognito to tackle bus crime
PLAIN-clothes police are to go on the buses to help combat crime and disorder in Hyndburn. more...
MPs press minister for action over jobs
THREE East Lancashire MPs have met with Regions Minister Alan Johnson in a bid to get extra government help to tackle the area's manufacturing jobs crisis. more...
Local art stars in gallery relaunch
A JEWEL in East Lancashire's cultural crown has emerged newly-polished after vandals struck during a £300,000 refit. more...
School six to face affray court
A COURT date has been set for six pupils accused of affray after the disturbance at Moorhead High School, Accrington, in January. more...
Gadget give thief a way in
POLICE today issued a warning to residents after a would-be burglar tried to steal a set of keys using a home-made device through a letterbox. more...
Gadget gives thief a way in
POLICE today issued a warning to residents after a would-be burglar tried to steal a set of keys using a home-made device through a letterbox. more...
Petition out to save care homes
ORGANISERS of a petition in support of the fight to keep Lancashire's care homes open have appealed for Baxenden residents to get involved if they feel strongly about the issue. more...
Blackburn News
Katy's going wild to save island's nature
ADVENTURER Katy Littler is heading off half way around the world to fight for environmental conservation, leaving her treasured hair-straightener and favourite films behind. more...
Council drive on voting by post
VOTERS in an East Lancashire borough are being urged ask for their postal votes now in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year's problems. more...
Marriage racket boss faces prison
A SELF-styled Asian community leader is facing jail after admitting his part in a worldwide multi-million pound fake-marriage racket. more...
Pavilions revival given new hope
CATHEDRAL bosses today said they were confident they would soon have the money in place to start renovating three of Blackburn's oldest buildings. more...
Council agrees to land sale
PLANS to develop a new business centre in Blackburn have received a boost after council bosses agreed to sell land to property developers. more...
Loophole in tax a threat to old folk
COUNTY Hall bosses are on collision course with government officials as a tax loophole threatens to scupper their shake-up of provision for old folk. more...
Police eager to crack egg thieves
POLICE in Lancashire are warning against a different kind of egg collecting in the run up to Easter. more...
Health body would be area's biggest employer
MOVES which will merge Blackburn and Burnley's health trusts into one East Lancashire-wide health body is expected to create the area's biggest employer. more...
Black Magic conwoman on the loose
POLICE in Blackburn and Accrington are warning about a "Black Magic" con woman who puts on an elaborate show designed to ward off evil spirits. more...
Cracking service from plaster duo
LONG serving hospital workers Walter Reed and Granville Hargreaves have made sure two generations of Blackburn residents have got well and truly plastered, by patching up 30,000 broken bones. more...
Hit-man Andy launches bid to feed street kids
BLACKBURN Rovers hitman Andy Cole has his sights firmly set on a new goal -- raising money for starving children. more...
Firm is a true blue-chip winner
TWO Blackburn companies have emerged as true blue chip winners according to the results of this year's Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 technology awards for the North. more...
Force rapped over excessive hours
LANCASHIRE Constabulary has been told to change the way it records officers' hours after it fell foul of European legislation governing working practices. more...
Health plan bids to boost NHS services
A FIRM which moved to Blackburn from London two years ago, has launched a healthcare scheme to enhance NHS services rather than replace them. more...
Love affair war could not conquer
IT was the middle of the Second World War but nothing could keep airman Arthur Aiken from his wedding. more...
Glowing with civic pride
COUNCIL leader Bill Taylor is delighted with the response since Blackburn with Darwen scooped Council of the Year. more...
Blackpool News
Party poopers
MORALE-BOOSTING parties for residents in closure-threatened care homes have been stopped by Lancashire County Council. more...
Zoo's future is still uncertain
BLACKPOOL Zoo's future is still undecided -- despite a special council committee meeting held to consider presentations from parties interested in running it. more...
Police warn drug dealers
LANCASHIRE police will continue to crack down on drug crimes -- that's the stark warning to dealers across the Fylde. more...
It's many happy returns
TIGGER the wandering cat is feline fine after being re-united with his owner -- with the help of The Citizen! more...
Sound advice
FLEETWOOD Fire Service and Fleetwood Hospital have come up with a red-hot scheme to protect one of the most vulnerable groups in the area. more...
Custody death woman named
THE POLICE Complaints Authority (PCA) has named a 50-year-old woman who died in police custody at Fleetwood police station. more...
We Van do it, say eager fans
THOUSANDS of Blackpool fans are heading for Cardiff's Millennium Stadium this weekend, for the second time in 10 months. more...
Open day for closed doors
ELDERLY Fylde residents will be offered top tips on how to beat bogus callers at an Age Concern open day in Blackpool next month. more...
Johnny made police girl jump!
PATROLLING officer PC Lisa Clayton swore it wasn't an early Easter bunny she could see nibbling clumps of spring daffodils this week. more...
Police try to identify injured cyclist
POLICE were this morning (Thursday, March 21) trying to identify a male pedal cyclist who suffered serious injuries in a road accident at Westby on Wednesday evening. more...
Nurse strangled
AN INQUEST has been opened by Fylde Coroner Samuel Lee into the death of a Blackpool nurse whose body was found on wasteland in St Annes this month. more...
Road death pensioner named
POLICE have named an elderly woman who died in a road accident in Blackpool. more...
They're hair-raising
MAD March hair-do's were in abundance at this year's Festival of Hair and Beauty at the Winter Gardens. more...
School goes full circle
A BLACKPOOL primary school has been taken out of special measures after a two-year turnaround in its standards. more...
Teacher's a robot!
PUPILS from Collegiate High School, Blackpool have been learning all about cancer, from a robot. more...
Chance to kit out your team
BLACKPOOL pupils are being encouraged to get shirty to win football equipment. more...
Blackpool Sport
A second-rate performance
POOL boss Steve McMahon obviously had one eye on Sundayís LDV Vans Trophy Final when he selected his team for this game. more...
Blackpool,Lancashire Leisure
Why Nina's 'Evita' did cry
ANOTHER Suitcase, Another Hall and another night, another Eva Peron for Blackpool Grand Theatre as Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous musical comes to town. more...
Rousing Last Night
ENJOY an evening of pomp and ceremony at The Last Night of the Jubilee Proms at Blackpool's Grand Theatre this weekend. more...
Greatest story in double quick time
THE Complete Works of God is the latest project to be tackled by the highly-acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company as they present The Bible (abridged) at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Tuesday, March 26. more...
Blackpool,Lytham News
Good lord, we are not 'sin city'
THE Blackpool 1st Alliance is an organisation set up to, among other things, foster openness and democracy in the affairs of Blackpool and to promote and protect the prosperity and welfare of its residents and businesses. more...
Who needs the EU?
THE EU is to be reformed "to make it more accountable to the people," according to BBC's Today programme. more...
Wake up, Blackpool!
WITH reference to the article about Blackpool's council tax increases, let us inform this incompetent "Cabinet" that we cannot continue paying increases year after year. more...
Help guide dogs charity
IN last week's letters pages we inadvertently published two names and addresses at the end of a letter which invited readers to send used stamps and phone cards to assist in raising money for Guide Dogs For The Blind. more...
Blackpool,Lytham Sport
Second-half show flattens Vale
IN a much-improved performance at Bloomfield Road, Pool demolish Vale with an array of second half goals. more...
Bolton Leisure
What's On in the Bolton area on . . . THURSDAY
LEISURE, SPORT AND KEEP FIT more...
Phoenix Theatre Company, Murder by Misadventure,
Chorley Old Road United Reform Church Hall. Runs until Saturday more...
Marti Webb in Magic of the Musicals, Albert Halls, Bolton.
'WASN'T she wonderful, anyone who missed that has missed a treat'. more...
The best of the WWW sites for travel
Where to start looking for that holiday with a difference writes Internet Editor Chris Sudlow more...
Bolton News
Shotgun gang in garage cash escape
A GANG armed with a sawn-off shotgun stole a "substantial" amount of cash in a raid on a Salford garage yesterday. more...
Zoo keeper hits out after wallaby death
A WALLABY died after an attempt to move animals from an animal attraction was hit by problems. more...
Coffee bar banks on success
WHEN looking at a bank account depleted of all but a few coppers, most people would want to sit down and grab a coffee. more...
Council urged to clean up the air we breathe
COUNCIL chiefs have been given until Christmas to come up with an action plan to tackle air pollution. more...
Drugged raider hid in loft
POLICE caught a burglar hiding under a pile of loft insulation in a house where five people were asleep. more...
Hit and run victim Ken fights back
BRAVE Ken Sroka has returned home after having his leg amputated following a hit and run accident. more...
Pick up the phone and look after your heart
THE pioneering health helpline, NHS Direct, has eased the burden on overworked staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital. more...
Christmas better late than never
WITH Easter just around the corner, many children will be soon picking out their chocolate eggs. more...
DJ Sara set to make your day
DJ Sara Cox is set to become the next Jeremy Beadle with a show that preys on unsuspecting members of the public. more...
Child rapist jailed
AN ex-policeman has been jailed for 14 years after pleading guilty to two charges of rape against children. more...
Jubilee jubilant
THE Queen's Golden Jubilee inspired children in Little Lever to learn about the Royal Family and London and put on a show. more...
Big attack on child poverty
CHILDREN and young people could have a greater say in the decisions directly affecting their lives as a result of a one-day conference being held today. more...
Thief jailed after giving false details
A THIEF who gave false details to the police has been jailed for a year for perverting the course of justice. more...
Devolution wish
A SURVEY carried out for the BBC suggests that most people in the North-west want to have their own directly elected assembly. more...
British Gas jobs boost
BRITISH Gas is to bring 300 new engineering jobs to the North-west. more...
Coal health claim date
MINISTER for Energy, Brian Wilson, will be in Leigh next week to discuss coal compensation -- almost 10 years to the day after the closure of Leigh's last pits. more...
One man puts the pride back into town
A COUNCILLOR organised his own clean up operation after taking the Bolton Evening News's Pride of Bolton campaign to heart. more...
Mossland revival to get under way
WORK is under way to restore an area of rare mossland to its former glory. more...
Misadventure verdict on OAP's post-op death
A PENSIONER died just a few days after a last-hope operation to save his life, an inquest heard.j more...
Holidays cash for fun ideas
YOUNG people will benefit from a £25,000 Government grant for fun activities during the Easter holidays. more...
Boss banned from being a director
THE boss of a Bolton dishwasher repair firm that went into liquidation has been disqualified from acting as a company director for eight years at Blackburn County Court. more...
Library granted extension cash
BOLTON Museum and Art Gallery has been awarded a £4,000 grant from the North West Museums Service. more...
Charity shark swim
SWIMMERS are being invited to take a dip -- with a pool full of sharks. more...
Five minutes of fame up for grabs
BOLTON'S aspiring actors are being asked if they can handle five minutes of fame . . . more...
£2m to make right move
SCHOOL leavers in Bolton are to share in a £2.1 million scheme to help them make the right career move. more...
Abandoned car clear-up success
A PIONEERING project to rid Leigh and Wigan's streets of abandoned cars has been hailed as a success -- after just one month. Since its launch 43 abandoned vehicles have been removed from the borough's highways. more...
Police find booty in hour
POLICE discovered stolen property at a man's house less than an hour after a burglary had been reported, a court heard. more...
Tree recycling record
MORE people than ever chose to recycle their Christmas trees this year, earning thousands of pounds for charity. more...
Driver hunted
THE driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run accident in which a 73-year-old pedestrian was killed is still being hunted. more...
Fresh appeal for accident witnesses
TRAFFIC police have made a fresh appeal for witnesses to a fatal road accident. more...
Dark secrets of wardrobe
DOES your wardrobe still hide that garish, gaudy gear once so hip in the '60s and funky in the '70s, and do you sometimes have a yen to wear it again? more...
Charity night cheer
A GRAND charity event evening organised by the Bolton Victim Support and Witness Service held at De Vere Whites Hotel at the Reebok Stadium in Horwich and attended by more than 200 people was a huge success raising £2,168.80. more...
Police relatives search
POLICE are trying to trace the relatives of a pensioner discovered dead at her home. more...
Can you help improve nursery?
A GROUP of Prince's Trust volunteers, aged 16-25, are appealing to local businesses for materials to help with their next project on Monday when they plan to renovate Atherton Day Nursery on Formby Avenue. more...
Hospice fund-raiser
BOLTON people can raise money for a children's hospice at a forthcoming Rainbow Trust fund-raising event. more...
Farm fire
A FARM owner had to act quickly when an oil boiler set on fire at his farmhouse in Astley Bridge. more...
Golden race day
CHELTENHAM Gold Cup race day at Bob's Smithy Inn in Chorley Old Road, Bolton, proved a safe bet for charity. more...
Bakewell walk
~WALKERS from Leigh based Anchor Ramblers will visit Bakewell in Derbyshire on Easter Sunday, March 31. more...
Brixi Singers' church date
THE Brixi Singers perform Stainer's Crucifixion and Crucifixus by Lotti at Bolton Parish Church on Sunday. Soloists will be Gary Davis (tenor) and Paul Chamberlain (bass). Tickets for the concert which begins 7.30pm, £7 and £6 concessions, are available from Mrs Duckworth on 407234. more...
Charity boost
A CHARITY night held at the New Cabin pub has raised £600 for the Bolton Busting Breast Cancer appeal. more...
Summer starts
SUMMERTIME begins this year on Easter Day, Sunday, March 31, at 1am GMT and ends on Sunday, October 27 at 1am GMT. more...
Man in cell after dispute
AN early morning disturbance ended with time in police cells for Stephen Noble. more...
Teenager to get sex advice centre
CHILDREN as young as 13 will be able to seek advice on abortion and the morning-after pill at a new Bolton clinic -- without their parents knowing. more...
Immigrant family found in lorry
A GROUP of illegal immigrants -- including one family -- were found in the back of a lorry on an industrial estate in Kearsley last night. more...
Positive step over problem
TEENAGE pregnancies are increasing in Bolton and going down in other towns. more...
Former MP is right on Labour
DAVID Young is remarkably frank in his criticism of New Labour. more...
Evidence of our town's greatness
I REFER to your editorial opinion, Bolton Evening News, March 14, in which you use words such as "loyal citizens", and "it is good to know that community spirit is alive and well in parts of Bolton". more...
Lots of folk will differ with David
I WOULD like to refer to comments made by our ex-MP David Young in last Friday's Bolton Evening News. more...
Schools' place in our community
REGARDING the strategic review of primary school places and the consultation on proposals affecting St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom. more...
Council tax rise isn't good news
BOLTON council leader Bob Howarth thinks a five per cent rise in council tax is good news for council tax payers. more...
RSPCA position on experiments
THE RSPCA welcomes the praise for its Inspectors from Sheila Edwards, but was very surprised to read that she believes the RSPCA "supports animal experiments" ('Critical of the animal charity', March 15). more...
Show was a credit to this school
A LOT is said about our schools in Bolton -- some good, some not so good. I would like to mention one of our schools -- Mount St Joseph's, Minerva Road, Farnworth. more...
Unlawful actions of the Americans
MAY I reply to F Isherwood's letter of March 13. more...
Trying to trace history of a shop
I AM trying to find out something about Whittles of Market Street (Lower) -- it was a pawn shop. more...
Bolton Sport
Shakers in red card appeal
SHAKERS look set to appeal against the red card slapped on defender Danny Swailes last weekend. more...
Colls aiming to make it an Atherton treble
ALMOST nine months of hard work on and off the pitch comes to a gripping climax next month at the Reebok Stadium when Charnock Richard and Atherton Collieries meet in the final of the fourth Goldline Trophy. more...
Surely promotion is not worth this misery
IT'S times like this when you begin to wonder if it's worth winning promotion to the Premiership in the first place. more...
Re-write the rule book to prevent this farce
THERE is an astoundingly simple solution to the controversy which surrounded the abandonment of last Saturday's match between Sheffield United and West Brom. more...
Pundit Mark puts jinx on Wanderers
MARK Lawrenson should get off Wanderers' back and start tipping them to go down again. more...
Whites fans are not rock bottom
I CAN'T believe Wanderers fans are bottom of the Premier League for singing. more...
Two match ban for Jussi, Whites go with Poole
WANDERERS will pin their faith on veteran Kevin Poole to fill the void left by Jussi Jaaskelainen's two-match ban announced today. more...
Simon's cup triumph
SIMON Stott won the Cain Cup in the match on Shore Top Reservoirwith 5lbs-13ozs-0drs. more...
Disable match entry forms
ENTRY forms are now available for the North West Region Disabled Match - Contact Ernie Swindles for further details on 01204 706658. more...
Get in touch
ALL contributions to the angling column are welcome, please contact Glynn on 439623 or e-mail glynn@gkateley.freeserve.co.uk. more...
Fabulous Freddie will leave Lancs wanting
LANCASHIRE boss Mike Watkinson has revealed his pride at Andrew Flintoff's England heroics writes Richard Mulligan more...
BAS storm to semi-final success
BAS Image are now a force to be reckoned with after winning the Northern Semi Final of the Angling Times Winter League on the Stainforth and Keaby Canal. more...
Roach in abundance
NO better fishing could be had than on the Bolton Canal at Little Lever as most of the 26 anglers who fished the Carlton Best Memorial match will testify. more...
Joker Ken is the tops
LORD Nelson AC kicked off their new season with a very disappointing first match on the Kellogg's length of the Bridgewater Canal. more...
Team USA rule, OK
TERRY Crosby, Team USA, took top place in the Bolton Angling Centre Open fished on the Pine Lodge of Pendle View Fisheries at Clitheroe. more...
Open Match at Little Lever
AN Open match has been organised by Great Lever AC for Easter Monday on Bolton Canal at Little Lever. more...
Bolton Wanderers
Youri's World Cup dream under threat
YOURI Djorkaeff's dreams of representing France in this summer's World Cup are under threat from the impressive form of Arsenal's Robert Pires, according to a top French journalist. more...
Super Mario stars in reserves romp
Wanderers Res 6, Sheffield Wed Res 2: NEW boys Mario Espartero and Gerald Forchelet notched their first goals in Bolton colours as Wanderers Reserves went goal crazy at the Reebok last night. more...
Two match ban for Jussi, Whites go with Poole
WANDERERS will pin their faith on veteran Kevin Poole to fill the void left by Jussi Jaaskelainen's two-match ban announced today. more...
Youri left out of French squad
YOURI Djorkaeff's dreams of representing France in this summer's World Cup have been hit after he was today left out of Roger Lemerre's squad for next Wednesday's friendly against Scotland. more...
Sam in Ritchie link surprise
SAM Allardyce's search for defensive reinforcements took him to Italy yesterday but Wanderers have been linked to somebody much closer home - one of their former players! more...
Sam salutes the fans
SAM Allardyce saluted the Reebok loyalists today for resisting the temptation to add to his mounting relegation worries. more...
Burnley News
The razzmatazz of Gazza's debut
GAZZAMANIA continued in Burnley last night as the England legend took to the pitch in Claret and Blue for the first time. more...
No ban for cheeky streaker
A CLARETS fan who streaked across the pitch before being tackled by Burnley mascot Bertie Bee has escaped a club ban, and today said he wouldn't be doing it again. more...
Venue gets 24-hour link to police
A LEISURE centre where staff were trapped when a gang of youths placed the premises under seige is the latest edition to a radio security scheme. more...
Auditors praise council's good progress
EXTERNAL auditors have said Burnley Borough Council is making good progress. more...
Snarling dog fright for man
A FRIGHTENED dog walker thought he would be attacked as another dog tried to bite the smaller animal. more...
Bury News
Mystery over company's future
WORKERS at one of Radcliffe's biggest employers Adams face an uncertain future after reports that it could be the subject of a £1.4 billion bid. more...
New appeal over hit-run death
POLICE in Bury have made a fresh appeal for information following a hit-run crash in which an elderly pedestrian died. more...
Man in cell after dispute
AN early morning disturbance ended with time in police cells for Stephen Noble. more...
Bury Sport
Shakers in red card appeal
SHAKERS look set to appeal against the red card slapped on defender Danny Swailes last weekend. more...
Clitheroe News
Jill and David are Pearly gems
LANCASHIRE'S Pearly King and Queen David and Jill Atkinson enthralled the ladies of Billington and Langho W.I. with the story of how they gained their title. more...
Special service as charity comes to a close
A CLITHEROE cancer fund is coming to a close with a service of celebration and remembrance. more...
Acorns a Centre of Excellence
A RIBBLE Valley nursery has become one of the first in the country to be given Centre of Excellence status. more...
Leisure take-over still on
ROSSENDALE's leisure facilities could soon be privately owned as negotiations with Glendale continue. more...
Darwen News
Dangers of too much home security
FIREFIGHTERS today pleaded with terrified crime victims not to risk their lives by over-securing their homes. more...
Left-over goods on offer
STAFF at an old folk's home are looking to donate a large box of goods left over from a Christmas collection. more...
Harness makers rein in award
A SADDLER'S shop, which has been in Darwen for more than 150 years, has won an industry award. more...
Lancashire Leisure
Memories playing tricks
THE Library Theatre brings a tale of anguish and loss amongst three sisters to the stage with The Memory of Water. more...
EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, March 22
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. more...
Lancashire News
Alison's dish is a winner!
CELEBRITY chef Andrew Nutter had a great time tasting recipes from eight imaginative cooks at the Lancashire Food Festival held in Accrington. more...
Up for grabs - and free
THE Internet is about the only place you can get something for nothing. more...
Asian Image goes live
A NEW addition to thisislancashire is the Asian Image website. more...
Truth behind bridge fiasco
IF you have spent the best part of the past 18 months wondering what caused London's Millennium Bridge to be so wobbly, you can find out online. more...
Five years ago
JAPANESE sweethearts travelled halfway around the world to have their wedding vows blessed at Ewood Park. more...
Ten years ago
BLACKBURN councillors issued a grim 'pay up or else' warning in a dramatic clampdown on thousands of would-be tax evaders. more...
Marriage racket boss faces prison
A SELF-styled Asian community leader is facing jail after admitting his part in a worldwide multi-million pound fake-marriage racket. more...
Boy hit by two cars
A YOUNGSTER was fighting for his life today after he was struck twice by cars as he tried to cross a killer by-pass. more...
Where are the relatives in all this uproar?
REGARDING your 'Save Our Homes Campaign,' while I applaud your stance in supporting the elderly in care homes who are clearly concerned at the proposed closures, the problem is far deeper. more...
Crash coward has dealt a blow
IWOULD like to thank the person who drove into my car the other day while it was parked but did not have the guts or integrity to leave their details. more...
Group very wary over turnaround
OUR action group is very wary about this turnabout regarding the closure of county council care homes for the elderly (LET, March 12). more...
Wallpaper firm 'born' in Darwen
REGARDING the suggestion by David Pressley that Imperial Mill in Blackburn would be an ideal venue to celebrate the 'achievements of Blackburn and Darwen,' being the birthplace of decorative products manufacturing both paint and wallpaper (Letters, March 2), the birthplace of these products was Darwen -- Crown Wallcovering and Walpamur Paints. more...
A rambler then a rambler now
FIFTY years ago I left Blackburn High School for Girls on Preston New Road to go to university. At school, a group of us had formed a rambling club known as 'ELBMAR.' more...
Site clocks in the new town centre
REGARDING the clocks once resident at Blackburn railway station, perhaps the council could supply a couple of modern, rain-resistant, easy-to-view types for the station. more...
Impressed at developments
Icongratulate Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council on being named Council of the Year (LET, March 13). I've come home from university in the last year and been impressed by the developments in the borough while I've been away. more...
Halting today's highwaymen
IT says a lot for how crime-ridden our society has become that as debate rages about mugging and safety on our streets, police in East Lancashire are having to ride on buses to deter yobs. more...
Lancashire Sport
Red hot Burns steals show
PAUL Burns scored an injury-time winner to complete a remarkable comeback for Stanley against the UniBond Premier's second placed side Lancaster. more...
What's On
RED Rose Road Runners will be holding their Annual Presentation Evening on Saturday at 7:30pm at the Deafway Club on Brockholes Brow. more...
Poland calling for England duo
TWO local athletes have been selected to run for England in the World Cross Country Championships for athletes with special needs. more...
Sporty Mayor holds charity fun run
IT may not be a record, but I would lay generous odds that it is not far from it, that the Mayor of the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen should still be an active athlete. more...
Five star Nelson
TWO goals from Carl Howarth and two from Micky Bartholomew may have kickstarted Nelson's season - at last. more...
Spend your Easter at Stanley
ACCRINGTON STANLEY manager John Coleman and a team of FA coaches will be running an Easter Soccer School from Tuesday 26th March to Thursday 28th March, from 10am to 3pm. more...
Gazza hazza dazzling debut
PAUL Gascoigne had no hesitation in backing Burnley to stay in the top six after enjoying an impressive home debut against Bradford City last night. more...
Rest will do us good: Souness
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness believes Rovers' trip to Dubai will breathe new life into his side's survival battle when they return to England at the start of next week. more...
Gazza izza big hit
WHEN Stan Ternent signed Paul Gascoigne some people suggested that it was effectively the end for the player. more...
We coped with Gazza: Law
NEW Bradford City boss Nicky Law felt his side coped comfortably with the threat of Paul Gascoigne at Turf Moor last night. more...
Gazza hazza dazzling debut
PAUL Gascoigne had no hesitation in backing Burnley to stay in the top six after enjoying an impressive home debut against Bradford City last night. more...
Form guide
A LOOK at the key facts and figures from the game against Bradford. more...
It should've been a penalty, says Stan
FORGET Gazza's debut, furious Stan Ternent could not believe that his side had been denied a clear penalty 13 minutes into last night's clash with Bradford City at Turf Moor. more...
GAZZA WATCH:
03Jinks past a defender before playing a clever ball into Ian Moore on the edge of the box more...
Rest will do us good: Souness
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness believes Rovers' trip to Dubai will breathe new life into his side's survival battle when they return to England at the start of next week. more...
Cole deal pure speculation say Fulham
FULHAM have poured further cold water on reports in the national Press suggesting Jean Tigana wants to sign Andy Cole. more...
End of an era for cricket league
IT'S the end of an era for the Burnley and District Cricket League who have been forced to disband since forming back in 1894. more...
Muddy marvels suffer Casual-ties
COLNE and Nelson's stubborn defence was breached just once but once is all it took for Nottingham Casuals to win this muddy battle. more...
Whistle Blower with Neil Yates
THE events of Saturday at Bramall Lane had fans, phone-in hosts and even experts scurrying for the "rule book." more...
Tales from the Touchline with Ian Fraser
WELL, it's been a few weeks since I last wrote an article and I am pleased to report back that the Redskins have at last reached the obscurity of the middle of the table. more...
Witton wonders are five stars!
WITTON Park hot shots Charlotte Pearson and Hollie Smith guided their school to success. more...
Leigh News
Wally the wallaby dies
EXCLUSIVE By Ruth Jolley: CHILDREN'S corner favourite Wally the wallaby died after an attempt to move animals from Lilford Park turned into a fiasco. more...
Coal health claim date
MINISTER for Energy, Brian Wilson, will be in Leigh next week to discuss coal compensation -- almost 10 years to the day after the closure of Leigh's last pits. more...
Leigh Sport
Colls aiming to make it an Atherton treble
ALMOST nine months of hard work on and off the pitch comes to a gripping climax next month at the Reebok Stadium when Charnock Richard and Atherton Collieries meet in the final of the fourth Goldline Trophy. more...
Leyland News
Councillor's traffic fears over waste plan
A PROPOSED waste management facility in Leyland has caused concern for a South Ribble councillor who believes it will increase traffic on Leyland's congested roads. more...
Leyland Sport
Warriors round-up
A LOOK at the junior rugby league scene. more...
Nelson News
Closure bid on agenda
MEMBERS of Pendle Council are due to hear an emergency motion about the closure of care homes in the borough during a meeting tonight. more...
Sporting chance for new Pendle centre
A BID for £1.2million for a sports centre in Brierfield is being made by Pendle Council. more...
Landslide causes delays
MOTORISTS are warned to expect delays when road works being on Robin House Lane in Briercliffe on April 1. more...
Preston Leisure
What's on this week
BROUGHTON Club Players are performing their last play of the season until Saturday, March 23. more...
Preston News
Party poopers not invited
THE Borough of South Ribble has been snubbed from attending an 'invitation-only' royal party after refusing to cough-up £1,000 toward the cost of the event. more...
Watch your waste plea
COUNCILLORS went on a litter pick of Preston this week claiming the new city is 'dirty' and in danger of becoming a dump. more...
'Don't let this happen to you'
A PRESTON couple, whose young daughter was killed in a house fire two years ago, have backed a government campaign to raise awareness about putting cigarettes out properly. more...
Byers knocks bypass' future>bhewes@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after the future of the controversial Broughton bypass was thrown into doubt. more...
TV role makes Becci's pulse race
A PRESTON College student is set for the big time after scooping a top role in one of the country's best loved TV dramas! more...
Run for funds
AFTER learning she had breast cancer, Gillian Harrison did not know where to turn. more...
So what next?
A WEEK has passed since Preston achieved city status and the question on many people's lips is -- 'So What?'. more...
Birthday boy ahoy!
A SEAFARING Preston man is aiming to sail all the way to his 50th birthday later this year as he prepares to party on the ocean waves. more...
Unions slam closure plan
THE UNION that represents care homes staff fears that under county council proposals three local children's homes could be shut before enough replacement foster carers are found. more...
An asset to country
A FORMER Preston car park attendant, who trained Saudi Arabians to maintain their aircraft during the Gulf War, made a trip to Westminster this week to wow judges with his scientific work. more...
Royal day for cadet winner
A PRESTON student who won the title Cadet of the Year for Lancashire, has been to Buckingham Palace to pick up her trophy. more...
Setting up made easy
A PARTIALLY sighted Bamber Bridge man is setting up a service for adults with learning disabilities as part of his work for the Preston Guild Volunteer Bureau. more...
Preston Sport
All square post-Moyes
IT took 21 seconds for Paul Mckenna to answer the question: "Will the heart still beat now Moyes has gone?" more...
Preston,Lancashire Leisure
Misery role for TV hard man
GET ready to be lost in the thrilling world of one of Steven King's most popular novels. more...
You'll be shaken but stirred
GEORGE Orwell's 1984 at the Charter Theatre, Preston, is running to Saturday, March 23 more...
Meal deal that'll make you laugh
WATCH out for a programme of exciting entertainment, scheduled to take place at the South Ribble Banqueting Suite, in Leyland next month. more...
Nowt funnier than folk
A FAMOUS couple are visiting the Preston Playhouse theatre. more...
Magical show on stage
CHORLEY Youth Theatre's latest production of Terry Prachett's book Mort, adapted for stage by Stephen Briggs, takes place at Chorley Little Theatre on March 22 and 23, at 7.30pm. more...
It's time to party to Abba
ABBA fans unite! From the makers of sing-a-long a Sound of Music comes a chance to join in with the Swedish super-group's greatest hits, complete with subtitles so everyone can join in! more...
Preston,Leyland News
Plenty to change in our new city
PRESTON a city - wow! Who would have believed it? more...
New city, but same litter problem
NEW city status -- but the litter is still there! more...
Eye in the sky is good
I MUST respond to the ridiculous letter from Evan Williams about the disturbance created by the police helicopter. (Citizen, March 14) more...
Good luck to family
THE stories about BNFL get worse and I admire the McMaster family for their persistence in trying to get to the bottom of it. (Citizen, March 14) more...
Statement horrified me
I READ with horror BNFL's remarks about the McMaster family. (Citizen, March 14) more...
Preston,Leyland Sport
Looking for a place to curl
SINCE the unforgettable triumph of the women's curling team in the Winter Olympics interest in the sport has swept the nation. more...
Hoppers to rebuild
PRESTON Grasshoppers are expecting to make major changes both on and off the pitch in the close season as they reconcile themselves to playing in Division Three North next year. more...
Snooker - McCulloch fails to make world championships
PRESTON'S Ian McCulloch failed in his bid to reach the final stages of the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield. more...
Hockey - rare defeat for Preston
PRESTON Hockey Club lost 3-2 to Bowdon II on Saturday. Sam Sinclair and Luke Wilson scored the goals. more...
Preston,Leyland,Northend Sport
Standpoint - We cannot just drift along
HAS anyone else left this week? Or more importantly has anyone new come in yet? more...
Rawtenstall News
Homes ordeal for 84-year-old Annie
AN 84-YEAR-OLD great-grandmother is today settling into her fourth home in less two years following the sudden closure of a Waterfoot rest home. more...
Boy hit by two cars
A YOUNGSTER was fighting for his life today after he was struck twice by cars as he tried to cross a killer by-pass. more...
Does anyone want a pint at kick-off?
A TEST-CASE licensing application to allow an East Lancashire pub to open at breakfast during the World Cup has been adjourned following a national hearing in the High Court. more...
Festival bikers move up a gear
BIKERS have moved up a gear with their new technology thanks to a generous donation of a computer from local firm Ross Computers in Bacup. more...
Listed building could be in for a revamp
MULTI-million-pound plans to redevelop Rawtenstall's listed Ilex Mill could become a reality. more...
Clock 'should go again'
DEVELOPERS who removed the mechanism from a clock in Waterfoot are being asked to replace it. more...
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