A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Janet Anderson MP Advice Surgery, Sudellside Community Centre, Darwen, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Gunz and Roses, Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne, 8.30pm. The Pendle Jazzmen,
IMAGINE the nightmare ordeal that David Pearson went through for six whole months. He was the target of menacing phone calls - sometimes as many as 30 an evening - for all that time. They ranged from sinister silence to threats to his life. His home also
SHE loves crosswords and is very good at jigsaws, we were told. Some very entertaining (yawn) and revealing insights into the private life of the Queen were handed down to a grateful nation in Queen And Country (BBC1, Wednesday). William Shawcross's history
SUPERCLUB Cream has spent 10 years having a blast inside a disused ammunitions warehouse -- and now it is on the lookout for a new resident to help kickstart the next decade of dance. But rather than just pluck a DJ from elsewhere in the country and make
BURNLEY Mechanics will see a little bit of history being made next Thursday night when, for the first time in 30 years, the near-legendary Ian Hunter and guitarist Mick Ralphs share a stage for a live gig. The two were founder members of Mott the Hoople
LOCKED away in a converted chapel, deep in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, The 'Burn have the completion of their debut album within sight. And as the final tracks were being recorded, the Blackburn band this week invited Pulse into the studio
BURY FC are holding a Save Our Shakers World Cup lunchtime fundraiser for the England v Argentina game on Friday, June 7. For only £10, England fans can watch the big game on the Gigg Lane Social Club's giant screen and help themselves to a top class
A SEASONFUL of top class performances have earned Bury FC's Jon Newby the Bury Times/Read Franklin & Heywood matchmarks prize of a £500 voucher for the Broad Street, music and electrical goods store. The prize goes to the Shakers player with the highest
BURY boss Andy Preece will know how much he can spend on new signings within five weeks. It has been a frustrating time for the Shakers supremo as the club's financial crisis has forced him to offload 11 players over recent months, with little or no money
IT was an up and down weekend for Ramsbottom in the Lancashire League. On Saturday they only had themselves to blame for a defeat at the hands of a strong Burnley outfit. Every batsman managed to play themselves in, yet none could go on to make the essential
Lancashire Cup final Sedgley Park 31pts Fylde 3pts COLIN STEPHENS became the first captain in Sedgley Park's 70-year history to hold aloft the Lancashire Cup in Preston on Monday. The game was a little one-sided with Sedgley calling most of the shots,
MIXED fortunes for Radcliffe Cricket Club last weekend as they chalked up a handsome five-point win against Rochdale before being pipped at the post at Royton on Sunday. Radcliffe were restricted to 148 for five when they batted first at the Racecourse
COMEDY and supper are on the menu later this month in Blackburn Cathedral Crypt. The cathedral drama group is presenting Roar Like A Dove, by Lesley Storm, as a theatre/supper from Tuesday to Thursday, May 21-23. Supper will be served at 6pm and the play
MURIEL Eccles, of Blackburn Drama Club, collected the award for the Best Supporting Actress (Drama) at the annual National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) North West Awards in Blackpool on Sunday. Fifty-eight societies from across the North West
THERE has been a lot of publicity in the past 12 months on whether Blackpool should be allowed to have casinos -- to boost the number of visitors. On my last visit, the price of parking on the main car park had risen from £3.20 to £5.50 for 12 hours -
POKEMON fans are going to be disappointed as promoters have cancelled the UK tour of Pokemon Gotta Catch'em LIVE show which was due to arrive at Blackpool Opera House for one night only on May 16. A full refund to ticket holders can be obtained from the
IS THAT big purple dinosaur a new animal attraction at Blackpool Zoo? No it's just children's TV favourite Barney visiting for the weekend as part of a national tour. The popular pre-school character has a new video out called Let's Go To The Zoo and
TROUBLED songbird Dina Carroll has cancelled her Blackpool show -- for the second time. Dina was due at the Opera House on May 15 following her first cancellation earlier in the year due to illness. A statement was issued by Dina to all ticket buyers
A BALLROOM battle has begun as Blackpool Tower has brought another organ into the famous world of the Wurlitzer. The £30,000 computer generated, three deck Wersi Louvre organ can produce anything from a Spanish guitar to a full orchestra of strings and
A COUNCILLOR today told how he was forced to move house after a woman bombarded him with menacing phone calls for six months. David Pearson, a Conservative on Blackburn with Darwen Council, was subjected to a campaign of harassment by Khalida Haq, 26,
BLACKBURN ROVERS could lose out in the race for Charlton defender Andy Todd. First Division Portsmouth have offered £850,000 for the centre-half, who is training with Blackburn's first team squad. Pompey chief executive Peter Storrie told the club's website
MATT Jansen has spoken of his disappointment at narrowly missing selection for Sven Goran Eriksson's World Cup squad. But the 24-year-old striker is determined not to be down hearted and vowed: "I just want to come back next season as a better player
ANYONE would think that Tony Gale had something against his old club Blackburn Rovers. The cultured defender finished his career at Ewood Park - and it certainly had a happy ending as he picked up a Premiership championship medal in 1995. But Gale will
IT'S double the trouble and double the fun for mothers of twins, but help is on offer at Preston Multiple Births Group. The seven-month-old group has become a victim of its own success and has had to change venue due to increased membership. It now meets
IT'S full steam ahead as a forty-ton historic train goes on public show for the first time, in front of the granddaughter of one of the original engine drivers. The Pilling Pig was unveiled on Thursday, May 9 and officially named at Fold House Caravan
STAFF from an animal rights protection group fear ducklings missing from a Preston pond may have been shot and beaten to death. Now they are warning people to be aware that cruelty to animals is a criminal offence. According to RSPCA investigations the
LOCAL celebrities and civic dignitaries are joining the fight to help a Preston disability centre hit the road. Pukar Resource Centre, in Oakham Court, Avenham, is starting a campaign to raise enough money for a minibus to enable them take their services
A GOOD turnout at last week's local elections saw Labour retain control of Preston City Council. Last Thursday's big night (May 2) saw few surprises, and once again the ruling party have no overall majority, with just 25 of the 57 seats. The final results
ONE of the area's best-loved care homes is set to close after 50 years of looking after visually impaired people in Lancashire. Galloway's Society for the Blind, which run a residential home in Penwortham, has been hit hard by new Government standards
A FITNESS fanatic has decided to put his regular gym visits to good use by using them to train for a fundraising run. Chris Gray, 27, of Killington Street, Burnley, will take part in his first run for charity on Sunday, May 12. He will run along the promenade
SHOPPERS will be asked to add their weight behind the campaign to stop Lancashire County Council's proposal to close care homes in East Lancashire. Burnley's mayor elect Gordon Birtwistle will be at a stall in St James's Street at the bottom of Manchester
THE winners of the five-a-side tournament in the Rosegrove carnival were as follows: Kirtley Cup for the Under 11s, The Destroyers. Slater Cup for the Under 13s, Rosegrove Athletic. Railway Club Cup for the Under 16s, The Dream Team. Rosegrove Unity Cup
A 17-YEAR-old has been sentenced to two months in a youth detention centre and two months under a supervision order for racially aggravated damage and assaulting a police officer. Burnley magistrates court heard how the youngster, who cannot be named
NEW speed cameras have been unveiled in Burnley and Pendle in a bid to cut the number of road casualties. Police said that despite public belief the cameras are not designed to catch out drivers who are not aware that they are there. Speed cameras at
BURNLEY Healthcare NHS Trust celebrates 100 years since midwifery was recognised as a legal profession with a service at St Peter's Church, Burnley on Sunday. Kathy Booth spoke to Hilda Henderson, a long-serving member of Burnley General Hospital's midwifery
FIVE people were arrested and a sizeable quantity of what police believe to be Class A controlled drugs were recovered during a raid on a house in Nelson. A dozen support unit officers burst into the property at around 11pm to execute the warrant in the
A GARDEN of remembrance is to be created for parents who have lost their babies during pregnancy or around the time of birth. The baby remembrance garden is being planned for Nelson and follows one that was established in November at Burnley Cemetery.
AT BLACKPOOL'S Stanley Park on Monday (May 6), Preston threw away their chance of a first league victory of the season. Having bowled well enough to restrict Blackpool to 155-8 in their 57 overs, poor batting meant they were bowled out for just 98. It
BUILDING work can now begin on a housing development on the former Hide Restaurant site, in Ball Grove Drive, Colne, after a final approval of materials to be used was given by councillors last night. Planning permission was granted in September last
A PERSISTENT burglar may be admitted to hospital to see if medics can stop him helping himself to other people's property. Dean Mortimer, 31, said by two doctors to be suffering mental impairment, needed treatment and a bed could soon be available at
OPERA lovers are in for a treat with a stunning and highly praised production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville at King George's Hall, Blackburn, on Tuesday, June 4. It will be performed by one of the world's best established opera companies, the Ukrainian
ONE of the countries leading operatic companies is visiting Preston next month. The English Touring Opera will be performing Verdi's famous La Traviata on Tuesday, May 21, and Mozart's Don Giovanni, on Wednesday, May 22, at the Charter Theatre in Lancaster
A BUILDER was killed after a brick wall fell on him. Robert Gillies, 26, of Briarwood Close, Leyland, was fatally injured at around 12.30pm, while he was working on Mayfield Road in Ashton, Preston yesterday afternoon (Thursday). He was taken to Royal
LOCAL favourites the Houghton Weavers are returning to Preston to pack out the Charter Theatre this month. The folk music group, popular with all generations across Lancashire, have been performing to crowds for 25 year -- never straying from their original
CONVICTED robbers in Preston will be getting a special letter through the door this week, warning them not to do it again. In a Government plan to stamp out street crime, ten areas around the country with high crime rates are being targeted, and Preston
POLICE and fire experts are investigating the second blaze in a week at an unoccupied old folk's home in Accrington. Firemen were called to the Arnside nursing home in Perth Street at 4.40am today and spent three hours controlling the outbreak. Bedding
COUNCIL bosses are offering Hyndburn residents cash prizes -- for telling them exactly what they think of them. A survey has been launched to discover ratepayers' views on the services provided by the town hall's marketing and events team in Accrington
DIRECTORS at building materials group and major Hyndburn employer Marshalls, which owns the Nori brick factory in Accrington, shared £211,000 in bonuses last year. Sales and profits rose, according to the group's recently published annual report and accounts
AN up-and-coming Singleton artist is hoping her latest venture will be a double boost for her work and for other budding artists. For Caroline Murphy, 34, is not just one of the first artists-in-residence at Lytham's new art venue, Artlounge, she will
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ONE Lytham man's American Ford jeep is as priceless to the town as a pair of wartime nylon stockings used to be. Alan Ashton's camouflage khaki military jeep always plays a proud part in the Lytham Club Day procession and is sometimes commissioned for
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent is expecting the summer transfer market to pick up next week when the season finally draws to a close. The domestic campaign ends with Sunday's Division One play-off final between Birmingham City and Norwich, an occasion the
LANCASHIRE were locked in a tense battle with Surrey at the Oval after a brilliant performance by Pakistani all-rounder Azhar Mahmoud. He grabbed the first five wickets in their second innings to drag Surrey back into the game after Lancashire had claimed
FORMER Rishton pro Clinton Perren comes up against his old team-mates in the Inter-League Trophy tomorrow - and they know he will be out to prove some people wrong. Australian Perren arrived at Blackburn Road in a blaze of glory at the beginning of last
A 31-year-old man was found dead in his bedroom at the Renart Hotel, South Promenade, Blackpool, where he lived early on Tuesday morning (May 7). Det Insp Pat Gill of Blackpool Police said: "There was evidence of drugs abuse." Identification is being
THE Live The Dream fundraising auction for a place in the Bury FC first team squad has reached an amazing £6,050 after only seven days! The auction on www.buryfc.co.uk is due to close at 6pm on June 28.
IN the words of Jimmy Greaves "It's a funny old game." Since New Year the St Annes Superleague Darts team had played six, drawn two and lost four. Then without warning the unexpected happened. This latest match was their penultimate fixture of the season
A MOTORIST who lied to the police to avoid prosecution is awaiting sentence and could end up behind bars. Andrew Antonio Bellusci, 38, was found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice by a Burnley Crown Court jury, after a two-day trial
A HALF-century-old social club's future is no longer in doubt as its members get set to take control. Hundreds voted to accept a unique offer from owners Lucite International for the Ineos Sports and Social Club, in Bridge Street, Darwen. The company,
A RIGHT Royal celebration is planned at a Bacup primary school for the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Pupils at Thorn Primary School in Cowtoot Lane will stage a lunch and concert on May 30 and decorate the school in red, white and blue. The Parent Teacher Association
A FORMER escort girl who hacked her East Lancashire businessman boyfriend to death with an axe told a jury it was like "swatting a fly". Jan Charlton told a jury at Leeds Crown Court that she felt numb after axing lover Danny O'Brien to death. Mr O'Brien
POLICE today warned youngsters about the dangers of playing with fire after a boy escaped serious injury when a plastic bottle full of paraffin was kicked at him. Ben Halliday, 12, of Manchester Road, Haslingden, had been with friends when they came across
A ROUND-UP of the chemisit rota in the town. THE local Sunday chemist rota is: Blackpool: Boots*, 28-38 Bank Hey Street, 10.30-4.30pm; Co-op Pharmacy (in Asda), Cherry Tree Road, Marton, 10-4pm; Moss Chemist, Morrisons, Squires Gate Lane, 10-4pm; Lloyds
I'M more than aware I'm getting old - my body clock hurtling towards the 30 mark is a constant reminder of that - but it's something I'm trying my best to ignore. I don't think like someone who is nearly 30 (at least I don't think I think like somebody
THREE generations of one Blackpool family are in training for the 20th annual 10k promenade Fun Run this Sunday (May 12). Brian Jones, 62, of Queens Promenade, Norbreck, his daughter Cheryl Makin, 38, and grandson James, 13, will be among the 3,500 competitors
JOSEPH Andrew Culshaw, 26, of Kirby Road, Blackburn, was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and ordered to pay £55 costs by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to being drunk and disorderly. The court heard that police were called to
INK drawings of Blackburn Cathedral by award winning local artist Tom Sisson are on display for the first time. Tom, 61, is showing a collection of twelve prints at the Harris Museum Community Gallery in Market Square, Preston. The Burnley-born artist
A PRIEST and spokesman for the Catholic church in East Lancashire has condemned moves which will see the morning-after pill available over the counter to under 16s, calling it a "sticking plaster" to cover a deeper problem. A total of 41 chemists across
ASPIRING students will be offered the chance to try something new -- from beating an African drum to ringing cathedral bells -- during the week-long Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning Festival which begins tomorrow. The festival is being co-ordinated
A COUNCILLOR today told how he was forced to move house after a woman bombarded him with menacing phone calls for six months. David Pearson, a Conservative on Blackburn with Darwen Council, was subjected to a campaign of harassment by Khalida Haq, 26,
IT'S a summer of suspense at Stand as the NWCL Division Two champions wait to see if they will try again for promotion next season with Nick Davis at the helm. Davis was furious when his runaway champs were denied promotion because their Ewood Bridge
NELSON boss John Bailey just wishes the season could have gone on for longer once his side found top gear. It was a mixed campaign for the Blues who, after missing out on promotion from the NWCL Division Two on the final day of the previous season, wanted
BRENT Peters admits that this NWCL Division Two season has been frustrating for his Bacup side. He blames injuries and their lack of goals for the fact his side weren't up there challenging for promotion. "We had Nicky Taylor missing for two months, Stuart
BURNLEY'S Neil Hodgson is hoping to make a major impact on one of the tracks he feels most at home at this weekend. Hodgson's HM Plant Ducati/GSE Racing has touched down in Italy for the fifth round of the World Superbike Championship. The northern Italy
CLITHEROE manager Lee Sculpher is likely to be headhunted by a bigger club within the next two years, reckons Blues star Neil Reynolds. Tough-tackling midfielder Reynolds has played under 'Scully' for the past eight months and says he is one of the best
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman is already piling the pressure on his top goalscorer Paul Mullin to beat his 34-goal hit from this season. Mullin enjoyed his highest-ever tally with a fantastic display this season - and scored two crucial final goals
THE Friends of Heart of Lancashire appeal is currently looking for people who are entering for any marathons this coming season who would be prepared to run on behalf of the charity who provide training for the people of Lancashire in cardio-pulmonary
EARLIER this year, in March I telephoned your office on the advice of the officer on duty at your local police station as I was trying to trace an old school chum of mine from way back in 1937/38 who attended Thetford Norwich Road School in Norfolk. I
A LEYLAND pensioner was robbed of his savings by bogus workmen claiming to be from the water board. The 77-year-old is the latest victim of the con to trick elderly people out of their money. Now police are warning vulnerable people to be on their guard
A ROUND-UP of what is on around town. Winter Gardens (01253 292029) Black Dyke Brass Band Concert & 82nd Brass Band Championships. Venue: Spanish Hall & Winter Gardens. May 11 from 7.30pm. Tickets £tbc. Pokemon Live -- the Japanese cartoon and
A MOTHER and daughter are celebrating a rare double, after they each gave birth to a baby son in the same maternity unit on the same day. Mrs Janice Turner and daughter Rachel, of Eastham Avenue, Limefield, are comfortable at home after delighted staff
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Barachois, Chipping Village Hall, 8pm. Last Night of the Proms, Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne, 7.30pm. Carl Palmer, King George's Hall, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Cheese and
LEGENDARY American folk singer Bob Cheevers is set to appear at the Worden Arts Centre, Leyland, on Friday, May 17. The singer has just released his latest album, The Stories I Write, which stayed in the American chart for 30 weeks. Tickets are £8 from
THE Pendle Jazzmen, that group of senior citizens whose energy, enthusiasm and musical excellence belies their age, will be in concert at The Sparrow Hawk in Burnley on Sunday from 12.45pm to 3pm. The pub, in the centre of Burnley, stages weekly jazz
FOREVER Bury - the Bury FC Supporters Trust - will be offially launched at an Open Forum on Sunday, May 26, 2002. Venue for the launch will be the Castle Leisure Centre and all supporters are asked to attend the event in which officials and players from
RAMSBOTTOM United have a big night out at Bolton Wanderers magnificent Reebok Stadium next Tuesday (May 14) writes STEVE BOTT. The Rams take on Atherton LR in the Bolton Hospitals Cup final and fans from anywhere within striking distance are urged to
UniBond League Division One Promotion play-off semi-final Bamber Bridge 3 Radcliffe Boro 2 (AET 90 mins score: 2-2) RADCLIFFE Borough saved their best performance of the season for when it mattered most, but it still wasn't good enough, writes STEVE BOTT
TWO supporters of the Church Mission Society were in the middle of their own pilgrimage when they paid a fleeting visit Blackburn Cathedral. Martin Cavender, of the Spring Board Archbishops' Initiative, and Tim Morgan, of the Church Mission Society, got
FORMER Blackburn MP Barbara Castle was buried in a private family funeral in Buckinghamshire yesterday. The secular service, carried out at Chiltern Crematorium in Amersham, was attended by close family and a handful of friends, including Blackburn MP
NOVICE acting talent will take to the stage for the first time later this month for three one-act plays at Blackburn Arts Club Theatre in Gibraltar Street. The new performers are appearing in a drama called Something In The Genes by Don Woods and two
I AM trying to locate Allan 'Chuck' Parkington, of Blackburn, with whom I served in the Forces in Cyprus from 1956 to 1958 and who was best man at my wedding. He will be aged about 65 now and I have not seen him for 44 years. I wonder if readers can help
IT is a disgrace to even consider closing care homes for the elderly. Just look what a resounding success 'Care in the Community' was when they shut down the psychiatric wards. Are we now to see our old people wandering the streets homeless, confused,
THE election result in Burnley is a disgrace. I was born and bred in Burnley and, while I no longer live in the town, I am fiercely proud of my roots. I am ashamed that the town has seen fit to elect three BNP candidates. The town will be recognised nationally
ALTHOUGH I do not agree with the alleged political policies of the British National Party, they were, however, democratically elected and should therefore be treated with the respect and dignity becoming representatives of the people. For a fellow councillor
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AT least five people were killed and 10 seriously injured when a passenger train crashed into a bridge and exploded at lunchtime. An eyewitness said it appeared the train had become derailed after crossing a road bridge outside Potter's Bar station in
I HAVE an equal dislike for both the politics of the far right and the far left. Both are divisive and unpleasant, though one side seems to be tolerated more than the other. I have a similar dislike for racial discrimination, which exists in all sections
SOME roles may be Bread and butter for actor Jonathon Morris, but to play Rupert Cadell in Rope at Blackpool Grand Theatre this month is a pure delight. The former member of the Boswell family from TV's Bread told the Citizen: "Rupert is a highly educated
FIVE people are reported to have died after a train derailment near Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. Emergency telephone number: 0845 944 1551. The four-carriage West Anglia Great Northern service was near Potters Bar station in Hertfordshire, having just
ROVERS have confirmed that the end-of-season showdown with Fulham at Ewood Park tomorrow is now completely sold out. It's a magnificent response from the Rovers' faithful and is sure to make for a fantastic atmosphere as the curtain comes down on a successful
REPUBLIC of Ireland teammates Damien Duff and Steve Finnan are set to clash tomorrow at Ewood. Left winger Duff, in the form of his life and scorer of another great goal during Wednesday's defeat by Liverpool at Anfield has been included in Mick McCarthy's
THE first Caribbean Carnival of the City of Preston, on June 3, will include a mystery musical to celebrate the town's new-found status. Organisers of the event, now in its 28th year, are keeping the name of the song under wraps, but have revealed it
THE leader of Preston City Council has announced he plans to stand down next year. Councillor Ian Hall, who has served on Preston council since 1964, is to step down at next year's Labour Party AGM. He said: "I'm carrying on for this year. But I felt
A PRESTON man will be challenging himself to complete a 'three peak' marathon for charity, despite suffering a heart attack and undergoing heart by-pass surgery. Bernard Snape, 54, of Alder Coppice, will be walking a gruelling 26-miles on Saturday (May
A PRESTON lass celebrated her marriage in style by re-enacting her vows at a motorcycle rally. Blushing bride Dianne Rose, 20, zoomed to the Bolton rally at the weekend with dad, Lenny Ball, on the back of a four-seater trike while the groom, Tony Rose
SIR James McKenzie, inventor of the precursor to the lie detector, and other lesser known Burnley and Pendle science pioneers are being celebrated this month at local libraries. Reference libraries are marking Local History Week with displays on scientists
A GROUP of 45 children from the Nelson Civic Primary Choir sang their hearts out during a choral competition, to earn themselves the title of Sainsbury's Choir of the Day. This is the first step on the road to the national final of the Sainsbury's Choir
PRESTON Golf Club members Michael Woods and Matt Pallo could be in line for a trip to St Andrews after coming out on top of the recent Famous Grouse Shotgun Foursomes competition with a title-winning score of 71 at their home club. Their success in the
YOUNG Preston sports stars joined international sporting names to launch the Active Sports Talent Camp North West event which is taking place at Preston Sports Arena in July. Aspiring rugby league stars Mark Quinn, 13, Walton-le-Dale, Sarah Hothersall
PNE FC's Youth Development Centre Programme is to be extended to cover all age groups six to 16 throughout the whole year, in the evenings, weekends and throughout all school summer holidays and half terms. The aim of the programme, which has been in
SHAW Hill's Nick Dougherty is two over par after the first round of the Benson and Hedges International Open at the De Vere Belfry. The 19-year-old is eight shots behind leader Greg Owen, who shot 66 on the first day of the European Tour event.
GREAT Harwood's new boss John Hughes has vowed 'we will be back.' Hughes took over from Denis Underwood with Harwood rooted to the foot of the NWCL Division One table and he could not save them from the drop. Now they face life in Division Two but Hughes
RAMSBOTTOM are set to open contract talks with star striker Russell Brierley. Brierley is coming to the end of a two-year contract at the Riverside and Rams chiefs hope to have a new deal wrapped up before Tuesday's Bolton Hospital Cup final against Atherton
YOUNG people in Pendle should make a date in their diary for the third of the successful Gravity music events being held in the borough. The Gatecrasher-style evening, open to those between 12 and 18 years, is at Pendle Leisure Centre, in Albert Road,
ACCRINGTON Town Hall will be opening its doors to two legendary folk acts this month as part of this year's Lancashire Clog and Folk Festival, which runs from next Friday to Sunday. Kicking off the proceedings with a bang are those Godfathers of folk/
PHILMason's N.O. All Stars with Christine Tyrrel will be performing for the Feast of Jazz group on Saturday, May 11. Tickets for the event, at Grasshoppers Rugby Club, Lightfoot Lane, Preston, are £7.50 on the door. For information ring 01772 712861.
POLICE are treating a fire that started in wheelie bins at a Deepdale school as suspicious. Firefighters were called out to St Gregory's Primary, in Blackpool Road, at 8pm, on Tuesday, May 7. The fire was caused by paper stuffed into the bins and set
POLICE in Penwortham are looking for a man they think can help shed light on a sex attack on a 13-year-old last week. The girl was seriously sexually assaulted at around 9am on Tuesday, April 30, as she walked near the Valley Road footbridge leading from
THE results brought a shocking call by the Liberal Democrats for the council cabinet to resign. Lib Dem leader, Bill Chadwick, called for the Labour group to relinquish control, and help form a coalition with the two other main parties. Coun Chadwick
HOME Secretary Jack Straw paid his first visit to Blackburn police station since being appointed head of the country's police force. Mr Straw discussed the zero tolerance strategy with Supt Eddie Walsh.
PHILMason's N.O. All Stars with Christine Tyrrel will be performing for the Feast of Jazz group on Saturday, May 11. Tickets for the event, at Grasshoppers Rugby Club, Lightfoot Lane, Preston, are £7.50 on the door. For information ring 01772 712861.
AN ACCRINGTON MD is "dyeing" to find out if he is officially Britain's best boss. Craig Hargreaves, divisional managing director of Woodnook Bleaching and Dyeing Co in Mount Street, was nominated by employee Elaine Rothwell and has been shortlisted in
SUPPORTERS of Lancashire's voluntary emergency service Med Alert raised more in one night than was donated to the charity during the whole of last year. A total of 220 guests attended the sell-out event at Mytton Fold, Langho, which raised more than £8,000
A MANAGERESS was threatened with a metal bar and locked in a tiny office by a robber. Sue Bolan was stuck inside a fifteen-by-eight-foot room at Syd Brown and Sons car company in Berry Lane, Longridge, for half an hour before smashing through a door to
YMCA clinched the Under-15 League Championship at Fishers Field in a title play-off game, after the two teams had finished joint top of the table. Poulton scored first but YMCA equalised on the stroke of halftime through Andy Harvie. It was still 1-1
BLACKPOOL won their second Northern Premier League game of the season at Stanley Park on Monday (May 6) when visitors Preston were comfortably defeated by 57 runs. Blackpool won the toss, batted and made 155-8 from their 57 overs and then, with Marcus
IN one of the most exciting Northern Premier League matches seen at Vernon Road for many a long year, St Annes held out for a draw against Blackpool, last Saturday (May 3), after having at one time looked condemned to an ignominious defeat. Chasing Blackpool's
ENJOY an evening of health and beauty with a difference and support Breakthrough Breast Cancer on May 16 at the Bedford Hotel, Clifton Drive South, St Annes. East meets West from 7.30pm with a talk from Dr John Brazier of the Academy of Oriental Health
CLARETS midfielder Paul Weller's operation on his right knee will take place on Monday but striker Ian Moore may not now have his hernia treated. Manager Stan Ternent explained today: "Mooro is booked in for Tuesday but I don't think he will necessarily
WITH four defeats out of their opening four league games, Baxenden are hoping for a lucky break when the Jennings Ramsbottom Cup starts tomorrow. But the draw hasn't been too kind to them - they face holders Great Harwood at Cliffe Park in the first round
SO now we know exactly what we are going to be doing this summer. And, although I'm disappointed I won't be going to the World Cup, at least I've got the European Under 21 Championships to look forward to in Switzerland instead. That tournament kicks-off
A GROUP of Leyland lasses are in training with Bodylogic gym to take Race for Life by storm on Sunday, May 26, at Preston Sports Arena. The staff and members of the Eden Street gym are a range of abilities -- from absolute beginners to more advanced sporty
BANKS and building societies are warning customers to be on their guard after a cash machine gang was thought to be operating in the Leyland area. The cunning thieves are using a device that stops people from getting their plastic cards back -- then they
AN ELEVEN-year-old boy appeared in court in Fleetwood on Tuesday (May 7) charged with raping a six-year-old girl. The boy is one one of the youngest ever in Great Britain to be charge with the offence. He was granted unconditional bail for two weeks by
A BOY of 15 appeared before Blackpool Magistrates on Tuesday (May 7) charged with raping a 12-year-old boy in October last year. The boy from Aberdeen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is alleged to have committed the offence in the bike sheds at
AN 11-year-old boy on his way to school spotted the body of a 65-year-old Fleetwood woman floating in the town's Marine Lake. The woman has been named as Jean Mahoney, of Darbishire Road, Fleetwood, on Tuesday (May 7) at around 7.45am and police say that
IT WAS Viva Las Waders last week as Elvis got All Shook Up in Blackpool's bathing water. The King of rock'n'roll (aka Martin Fox taking a break from his summer season at the Queen's Hotel, South Promenade) was helping the Environment Agency out with the
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Poulton town centre when a man was hit over the head with a beer bottle. The 20-year old local resident was walking home at around 10.30pm on Monday night (May 6) when a man approached and smashed
A GOOD neighbour saved a man's life last week by dragging him from his burning Blackpool flat. Paul Rae, of Raikes Parade, broke into his next door neighbour's flat on Friday (May 3) at 1.20pm and found it filled with smoke from a frying pan fire in the
ALL roads lead to Bury FC Social Club tonight when the club hold a Thank You Party, commencing 8pm. The evening, which will feature a disco, bar and other entertainment, is the fundraising committees way of showing their appreciation to everyone who has
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent is expecting the summer transfer market to pick up next week when the season finally draws to a close. The domestic campaign ends with Sunday's Division One play-off final between Birmingham City and Norwich, an occasion the
MATT Jansen has spoken of his disappointment at narrowly missing selection for Sven Goran Eriksson's World Cup squad. But the 24-year-old striker is determined not to be down hearted and vowed: "I just want to come back next season as a better player
NORTH End backroom staff Kelham O'Hanlon and Clive Middlemass have asserted their loyalty to the club by telling former boss David Moyes that they are staying put at Deepdale Assistant manager O'Hanlon and chief scout Middlemass issued an amazing snub
THE Shakers will be winging their way towards promotion next season if manager Andy Preece has his way. The Gigg Lane boss is targeting two flankmen as his side aim to bounce straight back into the Second Division at the first time of acting. Preece is
POLICE in Darwen are taking action to stop a town centre street being used as a 'rat run'. Bridge Street, which houses several shops including the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's office, is off limits to traffic, except for deliveries. But signs have failed
THERE was no denying that a man had been drinking when he crashed into the back of another car late at night, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates heard that Frank John Mullholland could not get out of his own vehicle unaided and a passenger in the other
A MAN who was dragged 300 yards down a road while hanging on to his stolen van said today: "I could have easily been killed". Plumber Brent Davies, 30, of Dean Bank, Turton, battled with a teenage thief who tried to steal his £11,000 van after he left
FORMER Whitworth pupil PC Gareth Robinson has taken over as new community beat officer in his former home town. He takes over from PC Andy Cartwright who has left the post to carry out other duties at Rossendale Police. PC Robinson, who joined Lancashire
POP stars of the future now have even more reason to enter a competition to find Rossendale's answer to Will Young and Gareth Gates. Organisers are putting forward a first prize of £200 to go to the winner, along with the chance to produce a demo tape
A TEENAGER, seriously injured after falling from his quad bike, today warned youngsters to wear crash helmets and said, indicating his badly-scarred face: "You don't want to look like this." Colm Jones, 15, of Higher Lench Cottage, Lench Road, Waterfoot
A WOMAN who has been petrified of rats since she was a child has been cured of her phobia thanks to a TV documentary which brought her together with an expert -- with whom she works every day. Lynn Byrom, 48, was teased about rats as a youngster and suffered
OPERA lovers are in for a treat with a stunning and highly praised production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville at King George's Hall, Blackburn, on Tuesday, June 4. It will be performed by one of the world's best established opera companies, the Ukrainian
ACCRINGTON Town Hall will be opening its doors to two legendary folk acts this month as part of this year's Lancashire Clog and Folk Festival, which runs from next Friday to Sunday. Kicking off the proceedings with a bang are those Godfathers of folk/
THE Pendle Jazzmen, that group of senior citizens whose energy, enthusiasm and musical excellence belies their age, will be in concert at The Sparrow Hawk in Burnley on Sunday from 12.45pm to 3pm. The pub, in the centre of Burnley, stages weekly jazz
BURNLEY Mechanics will see a little bit of history being made next Thursday night when, for the first time in 30 years, the near-legendary Ian Hunter and guitarist Mick Ralphs share a stage for a live gig. The two were founder members of Mott the Hoople
TWO men were remanded in custody for a week after they appeared before Blackpool Magistrates yesterday (Wednesday May 8) on charges relating to an alleged hit and run incident. Holidaymaker John Bickers, 27, of Lymington, Hampshire, was hurled into the
LANCASHIRE Constabulary is flying high after placing an order for a multi-million pound helicopter. The hi-tech new Eurocopter will replace the force's current, ageing chopper. And the new aircraft will be packed full of equipment to help support crime-fighting
IT will be a hair-raising 40th birthday for Maria Lancaster -- she is to have her waist-length hair shaved off for charity! Maria, who is nursery manager of Kindercare Childcare Centre, Blackpool, is celebrating by having her beautiful brown locks completely
FYLDE Rugby Club is facing an uncertain future and financial pain after hearing that plans to build a supermarket on its grounds have been scuppered. A proposal to build a Booths superstore on one of the Ansdell club's four pitches has been rejected by
STEVEN Bate has resigned from his position as chairman of Blackpool Liberal Democrats this week amid a storm of controversy and conflicting ideas about casinos and gambling expansion in the resort. The crunch came for Mr Bate when party members disagreed
A FLEETWOOD farmer was "sickened" this week after thugs shot two of his young cows with 15ins aluminium crossbow bolts for target practice. James Parr of Farmer Parr's Animal World, Fleetwood Road, found two of his 18-month old Holstein Friesian heifers
BLACKPOOL will be bursting with mannequins, masks and music next week as Puppet Up! returns to the resort. Puppet Up! 2002 is a community event which runs from May 14-19 and includes specially programmed Grand Theatre shows, school workshops, an exhibition
ROADWORKS may spell mayhem for drivers using Amounderness Way -- but for many Thornton residents it is a small price to pay for a good night's sleep! A special "low noise" surface is to be laid by the Highways Agency on the A585 in Thornton-Cleveleys
BLACKPOOL is finally ready to gamble on resort casinos as the new future for the town. In a packed council chamber at the town hall last night (Wednesday May 8), councillors gave the green light to support in principle the introduction of Las Vegas-style
A PRESTON mum-of-two fears her special needs children could suffer if plans to close a day nursery get the go ahead. Farzana Ughradar, 26, of Ruskin Street, Frenchwood, says she does not know how she will cope if the Lancashire County Council-run nursery
LANCASHIRE entrepreneurs have been celebrating the success of their businesses with a gala dinner at County Hall. The businessmen all had one thing in common -- they were all assisted by a 'Rosebud' business loan from the economic development arm of Lancashire
A DRIVER who seriously injured a motorcyclist while speeding away from police is facing jail. Malik Faizal Khan, 21, of St James's Road, Blackburn, left 55-year-old Frank Almond in intensive care with head and leg injuries following the crash last July
A LEADING fire chief from Lancashire has been suspended on full pay while an investigation is carried out into his work. Assistant chief fire officer John Williamson, who had been in his post for six years, was suspended in March while an investigation
A WORKER was crushed to death after he was trapped between a pillar and an HGV at a garage in Blackburn. Emergency services were called to Ciceley Commercials in Ciceley Lane, Blackburn around 4.15pm yesterday. Police at the scene said they believed it
A DRUNKEN man threatened to torch a house with sleeping children inside, a court was told. Burnley Crown Court heard how Steven Murray, 35, was later found by police, slumped in the back of a van. He denied ever having any petrol. Murray, now of Hereford
COLNE chief John Lister transformed his side from NWCL Division strugglers to top half of the table competitors over the season. Last season the Holt House side were one of the whipping boys of the division, finishing second off bottom. This season however
STEVE WILKES has fired a parting shot for the season at Bacup manager Brent Peters by saying: "The league table never lies; Bacup are a poorer team than us." Bacup beat Darwen three times - twice in NWCL Division Two and once in the FA Vase - but Darwen
PADIHAM found themselves at the centre of controversy early in the season when their star striker Lee Chambers was 'poached' by UniBond first division strugglers Kendal Town. The Storks, in only their second season in the NWCL, were devastated to lose
ROSSENDALE UNITED'S dream of reaching the UniBond Premier League could have been realised if boss Jim McCluskie had not lost key players last season. Dale were going like a train at the beginning of the campaign and topped the table after nine games.
I HAVE just spent a week on the cardiology ward 11 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and I would just like to give a word of praise to the hard working doctors and nurses. The treatment I received from them was excellent and very proficient. Many thanks
DURING the early 1950s, I had a pen pal who lived in Blackpool and his name was Roy Gregory France. I do not remember his exact address. I would greatly appreciate any assistance that I may receive from The Citizen. My e-mail address is wayneum church
JUST a few words of thanks for the wonderful evening we had last night at the Tower Ballroom after winning your competition. For us it was an extra treat as it was the first time we had seen the fantastic Phil Kelsall, and what a wonderful evening's entertainment
BLACKPOOL has received from the Government a gratuity to clean up the town's image. The sum of £999,000 is going to be used to put gates on entries and the like and to educate personnel in how to spend the money. This area of Brunswick is a mirror image
CONSERVATIVE group leader Coun Peter Callow is on record as being in favour of the resort casino proposals. If he has changed his opinion in recent months he should say so. It would be logical to do so after receiving the weight of evidence from BCAGE
THOUGH it only seems a year or so since I got demobbed, I now suddenly find myself an old geezer in my seventies. Don't know how it happened. Still running my Manchester-based business, but persuaded by my two sons to leave more of it to them and work
I WRITE with response to the many letters regarding the closure of NHS run care homes. It is indeed a grim shame that the said homes are threatened with closure. It is also an utter disgrace that many of the residents will be forced to live the remainder
DAVID Moyes has swooped on his former club to take North Ends first team coach Jimmy Lumsden to Everton. Lumsden, who was Moyes boss in the early 1990s at Bristol City, has been given permission to move by the PNE board. He has been sharing managerial
I'M more than aware I'm getting old - my body clock hurtling towards the 30 mark is a constant reminder of that - but it's something I'm trying my best to ignore. I don't think like someone who is nearly 30 (at least I don't think I think like somebody
A LOOK at what's on at Blackpool's Grand Theatre and Opera House. Blackpool Grand Theatre (01253 290190) 10cc In Concert -- Original seventies band line-up with hits I'm Not In Love, Rubber Bullets and Dreadock Holiday, plus hits from Gallagher &
LEYLAND Barracudas stormed to victory again at the weekend with the third win in a row for the Micro A team. The venue was Salt Ayre pool in Lancaster and opposing teams were Rosegrove, Carnforth Otters and Blackburn Centurions. Leyland had a brilliant
AT least five people were killed and 10 seriously injured when a passenger train crashed into a bridge in Hertfordshire and exploded at lunchtime on Friday. An emergency telephone number has been set up. Call 0845 944 1551. Click HERE for the latest news
