Stories for 14 July 2003

Blackburn News

Yobs put misery into heatwave

GANGS of youths spoiled the hot weather for scores of families as East Lancashire sizzled through its hottest day of the year.   more...

Spy in the sky to beat rail menace

A SPY in the sky helicopter is to be used to patrol East Lancashire's rail network in a bid to combat vandalism and trespass.   more...

Barking dog sparks brawl

SIXTEEN people were arrested after a pitched battle erupted in a quiet street following a row over a barking dog.   more...

Excluded pupils get top marks

PUPILS excluded from main stream education have been rewarded for their hard work.   more...

Man 'lost' his rag' over partner's taunts

A NEW dad "lost his rag" after his estranged partner started emptying the home and left in a van with his baby daughter and another man, a court was told.   more...

Former leader to head campaign

AZAR Ali, the deposed Labour leader of Pendle Council, is set to lead the campaign for a 'yes' vote in next year's referendum on regional government.   more...

Junction collision

A WOMAN had a lucky escape when the car she was travelling in somersaulted out of control in Blackburn town centre.   more...

Murder trial

A JURY at Preston Crown Court was resuming its deliberations today a murder trial. Louise Berry, 19, is accused of murdering Mandy Burton, 30, at their home in Moorgate Street, Blackburn, last August.   more...

Bolton Business

Economy gives cause for hope

THE North-west economy continued to show a robust recovery in June -- but that has not put an end to job cuts.   more...

Mariah has a date at the Arena

POP diva Mariah Carey is set to charm Manchester during her first tour of Britain's provincial cities.   more...

Bolton Leisure

Mariah has a date at the Arena

POP diva Mariah Carey is set to charm Manchester during her first tour of Britain's provincial cities.   more...

Girls top the bill of pop extremes

CHART-topping pop group Girls Aloud are to play a one-off televised show in Bolton   more...

Thousands turn out to back Wanderers

MORE than 3,000 people turned up for a day of fun at the Reebok Stadium -- and to meet their soccer heroes.   more...

Bolton News

Postal test for vote catchers

THE temperature is rising in Bolton -- and it's not just due to the recent good weather.   more...

Deputy leader admits postal ballot was too complex

THOUSANDS of spoiled postal votes could have been avoided if Bolton had used a simpler method used by other councils.   more...

Battle for Bolton: What they say...

IT'S that time again. Rosettes are being dusted off and doorbells are ringing -- babies could even be kissed -- as our election candidates attempt to secure a place in Bolton's most exclusive club.   more...

Husband and wife duo success story

LEIGH East Councillor Brian Jarvis was so confident his wife, Barbara, would join him on Wigan Council that he bought her a car to cover the sprawling Leigh Council ward.   more...

Young urged to use vote

NEARLY 5,000 young people in the borough are entitled to vote for the first time in the local elections.   more...

Labour lose five seats in Bury

LABOUR lost five seats - four to the conservatives, and one to the LibDems in the Bury Council elections.   more...

Flying the flag for Lee

A COUPLE are flying the flag in support of their soldier grandson who is fighting in Iraq with the British forces.   more...

Peace group asks council executive to explain ban

PEACE campaigners are demanding to meet the chief executive of Bolton Council for an explanation why they were banned from using a public meeting room.   more...

Soldier's plea to help Iraqi children

A BURY soldier currently serving in Iraq is appealing for shoes for the country's poverty-stricken children.   more...

Mum's pride and fear

A MOTHER has spoken of the mix of pride and fear she feels as she waits for news from her son who has been involved in action in Iraq.   more...

Wife vows collection for troops will continue

A SERVICEMAN'S wife running a collection for soldiers in Iraq has vowed to carry on despite the Army saying it cannot guarantee the aid will get there.   more...

Gulf war hero back home

GULF war hero Lee Foster is expected back home. The 19-years-old paratrooper struck down by a mystery virus just before Easter was this week back at his Dover base after recuperating in Cyprus.   more...

Bumper help for our boys in The Gulf

CUSTOMERS and staff at Asda Pilsworth showed their appreciation for British troops in the Gulf by putting together a bumper food parcel.   more...

Gathering to discuss war in Gulf

GRANADA Television is planning a mass gathering for North-west relatives and close friends of the armed forces serving in the Gulf.   more...

Non-stop flights to conflict zone

A NEW non-stop flight to Doha has been launched by Qatar Airways, in spite of the current conflict in the Gulf region.   more...

Ex-forces website booming

FORCES Reunited, the website for former service personnel hasattracted 100,000 members.   more...

War baby joy

A NEW mother, whose partner is serving in Iraq, was finally able to give him first-hand details about their new baby when she got a surprise call.   more...

Free post and packet service

A FREE postal service for Armed Forces personnel serving in the Gulf has started.   more...

Why lads are climbing the ladder of success

YOU only need to watch a hard-fought game of playground football for a few minutes to see how naturally competitive boys can be.   more...

Big plans could reshape borough

RADICAL proposals could change the face of Bolton in a few years time.   more...

£37,000 to battle weed

A WESTHOUGHTON car park will be given a revamp after councillors pledged £37,000 to rid the area of an aggressive weed that has caused it to crumble.   more...

Schools bus cuts warning

SCHOOL bus services may not be available to Bolton secondary schools if they adopt a policy of changing start and finish times, transport chiefs have warned.   more...

Supergran hits 70 -- not out

SUPER seventy year-old Phylis Anderton found an unusual way of celebrating her milestone birthday -- with a game of rounders.   more...

Move to halt slide in church weddings 'overdue'

A DRIVE to combat the ever-growing popularity of civil weddings by promoting traditional church services has been described as "overdue" by a Bolton vicar.   more...

Period council house snapped up at auction

BOLTON's grandest council house has been snapped up for £125,000 following a fierce bidding battle.   more...

Safety fears as girl, 12, leaves home

POLICE today urged a 12-year-old girl, who they fear has run off with an ex-Marine from America who she contacted through an Internet chat room, to get in touch with her frantic parents.   more...

One killed, 36 hurt in works outing crash

THIRTY-six workers from a firm in Swinton were taken to hospital after an articulated lorry and a coach crashed on a bypass in north Wales which killed a pedestrian. Three people were still in hospital today following the accident on the A483 Wrexham bypass in the early hours of the morning.   more...

Family fishing trip tragedy

A FATHER and son died and a second son is feared to have drowned when a family fishing trip on a Scottish loch turned to tragedy.   more...

Compromise will now be the key

THE leaders of Bolton's three main political parties will be locked away in secret discussions this weekend after the election left no single political group with overall control of the council.   more...

Election candidates in Wigan area

CANDIDATES for Wigan Council elections to be held on Thursday, May 1, are:   more...

Be on the ball for postal vote

BOLTON people will have to catch Wednesday's post if they want to register their postal vote in this year's council election.   more...

Vision of a better future

WHEN Eddie Davies was at school, he was the one sitting at the back of the class struggling to read the blackboard.   more...

We couldn't manage without volunteers - Sister Lynn

SISTER Lynn Bell has been with the Hospice "from day one" -- and over 10 years she has seen many changes.   more...

Masked fund-raisers have a ball

THEY may have arrived in masks, but the guests who attended a charity event could not disguise their generosity.   more...

Day Unit is new venture

THE Day Unit is one of the Hospice's latest ventures -- and staff and patients are equally pleased with the facilities.   more...

It's up, up and away for hospice celebrations

BOLTON Hospice staff and officials celebrated their tenth anniversary with two special events over the weekend.   more...

Visitors' £6,000 boost

VISITORS to Bolton Hospice have come up smelling of roses after raising more than £6,000.   more...

Emma set for next mission after Gulf war

NAVY girl Emma Blower is back home from war in the Gulf -- but the conflict has not put her off her role in the services.   more...

Mum's appeal for war son

I WAS wondering if it would be at all possible to make a request to your readers on behalf of the Support Our Soldiers campaign.   more...

Fireproof help for our troops

BRITISH troops could soon be wearing new protective clothing invented by researchers at the Bolton Institute.   more...

MP to unravel truth in Iraq

A BOLTON MP is aiming to uncover the truth about Saddam's reputed weapons of mass destruction when he becomes one of the first British politicians to enter liberated Iraq.   more...

Kindly warrior needs a hand to help others

FUNDRAISING soldier Douglas Icke has a problem. He is stationed in Iraq where he has been since February -- and that has brought a halt to his efforts to raise £2,500 to fund a charity trip to China.   more...

MP defends war stance

LEIGH MP Andy Burnham defended the Government's stance on the war on Iraq at a packed public meeting held last week.   more...

Heart funds bid hits £850,000 - work to start in April

WORK to build a state-of-the art new cardiac support unit for heart patients at the Royal Bolton Hospital is due to start in April.   more...

We've raised £800,000

THE Bolton Coronary Care Appeal 2002 now stands at a staggering £800,000.   more...

Lay off speeders, says our top cop

GREATER Manchester's Chief Constable has told Bolton officers to stop targeting speeding motorists and concentrate on catching hardened criminals.   more...

Move it and walk your way to fitness

BOLTON residents are being urged to "move it" and enjoy the town's countryside while also getting fit.   more...

Man thrown from car after M61 blow-out

A MAN was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious back injuries after he was catapulted out of his car after a motorway blow out.   more...

Warning after tot chokes on sandwich

A NATIONWIDE chain of bakeries is to put up warning notices in its shops after a Farnworth toddler nearly choked on a pre-packed sandwich.   more...

Man killed by 'one in a million' bug

A FORMER cricketer from Little Lever died within 48 hours of being taken ill from a "one in a million" bacterial infection, an inquest heard.   more...

wPlea for volunteers to man door at youth bar

AN alcohol-free youth bar in Farnworth is appealing for volunteers to help supervise the entrance door on Friday nights.   more...

Three admit receiving stolen alcopops

THREE men from Bolton have admitted receiving a lorry containing £75,000 worth of alcopops following a robbery in which the sleeping driver was allegedly kidnapped.   more...

Victorian days come alive

VICTORIAN times were brought to life at one of Bolton's most historic estates this weekend.   more...

Here's a chance to cash in from your garden

PROUD Atherton gardeners could win £250, and photographers can cash in too.   more...

Bungee fun boosts hospital fund

A FUN day to raise money for a children's renal unit was a huge success.   more...

One killed, 36 hurt in works outing crash

THIRTY-six workers from a firm in Swinton were taken to hospital after an articulated lorry and a coach crashed on a bypass in north Wales which killed a pedestrian. Three people were still in hospital today following the accident on the A483 Wrexham bypass in the early hours of the morning.   more...

Community face-to-face

THE young and old of Great Lever are invited to air their views in a community debate due to be held tomorrow.   more...

Police appeal for help to trap armed bank robber

POLICE in Darwen are hunting for a man armed with a handgun who attempted to rob the Halifax Bank in the town.   more...

Biker dies after clipping kerb

A 47-YEAR-OLD man from Bolton died when his motorcycle clipped a kerb and he was thrown into the road.   more...

Failed director agrees four-year ban

A DIRECTOR of a business that manufactured window profiles and failed with total debts estimated at about £68,000 has given an undertaking not to hold directorships or take any part in company management for four years.   more...

Church marks 25 years landmark

ST Luke's Church in Bolton will be celebrating 25 years since the dedication of the current church building later this month.   more...

Fans urged to place their votes

BOLTON'S most hotly tipped band Kinesis are encouraging fans to place votes in their favour in this year's Kerrang awards.   more...

Heating oil leak scare

AN OIL storage tank which started leaking was stopped from causing serious environmental damage by the prompt action of the fire brigade.   more...

Thief drives away £30,000 Jaquar

A THIEF who sneaked into a factory stole an ignition key to drive away a £30,000 Jaguar car.   more...

Car blaze

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Extension thwarted

COUNCILLORS have rejected plans for a large extension with two bedrooms, playroom, kitchen and dining room to a house in Horwich. Planning committee members heard that the extension to High Lea in New Chapel Lane would represent "massive overdevelopment."  more...

Fire in empty flat

FIRE crews were called to deal with a fire in a derelict flat in Little Hulton.   more...

Whats in a name?

A couple in China named their baby son Saddam Sars to mark two important events at the time of his birth   more...

Car set on fire

A VAUXHALL Astra which was suspected stolen was set alight in Atherton early today.   more...

Jag driven off

A THIEF who sneaked into a factory stole an ignition key to drive away a £30,000 Jaguar car. The break-in was carried out at Comap Westco Ltd on the Moss Industrial Estate, Lowton.  more...

Town's Water Place soon to be flattened

BOLTON'S closed down Water Place swimming complex looks set to be bulldozed in May.   more...

Bedside prayers for five-week-old

THE parents of a critically ill baby girl found unconscious in her cot were keeping a vigil at her bedside today.   more...

Facts on smoking

THE WRITER of the letter on the subject of "Further Facts on Smoking", July 8, made some interesting points with respect to passive smoking.   more...

Dental fluorosis

I AGREE with George Glasser's letter "Fluoride can mean tooth mottling". In fluoridated areas of the UK, dental mottling is normally high at around 50 per cent. This is known as dental fluorosis where children's teeth develop permanent white or ugly brown mottling, caused by too much fluoride. It can cause children to be bullied and they often need unpleasant dental work such as caps and veneers on their front teeth.   more...

Don't blame brawl on the carnival

IHAVE always considered your paper as a well-balanced newspaper and not a sensationalising tabloid.   more...

Thanks for all the help in this property battle

I WRITE to thank the many residents of Heaton who have helped and supported the Heaton Residents' Association in the recent "Battle of Markland Hill". The local people have opposed proposals to develop a large five-storey apartment block with two houses and garaging on the site of Bloomfield -- a large Victorian house in the Chorley New Road Conservation Area.   more...

Misled by Prime Minister

A MILLION people took to the streets. Millions more expressed their concern. Yet Tony Blair refused to allow the UN weapons inspectors to do their work and led Britain to war because, he claimed, the danger presented by Iraqi weapons of mass destruction was immediate and growing ever more urgent.   more...

Fox hunting debate

IN response to "name and address supplied" regarding fox hunting, it is obvious that this person, like all "antis", has either never seen a fox, probably lives in a city and votes Labour, or is just another band wagon jumper!   more...

In praise of the recycling friend

ON visiting the Disposal Depot at Raikes Lane on Wednesday, July 2, to dispose of what I thought of as "only" household rubbish, I was asked to slow down and stop.   more...

Fluoridation statistics

RE: Dr Brian Iddon and dental fluorosis ( June 20, 2003).   more...

Thanks to the Royal Bolton Hospital

DOES anybody know where to point the finger when discussing the inadequacies of the NHS?   more...

Bus service is a disgrace

AFTER reading the letter by Mr M Luetchford regarding public transport in The Willows area, may I add that this is akin to what has happened to the 715 and 515 services on Ladybridge.   more...

Remembering the museums & galleries

I AM undertaking research into Local Government Authority run museums in the Greater Manchester area that have closed.   more...

Cobblers clogs

I AM writing to you concerning the article about the cobbler who makes souvenirs of Lancashire clogs.   more...

Plants should be pulled up by the root

THE "YELLOW Peril" is now in full bloom on St Peter's Way, thanks to Bolton Metro Highways Department not getting to grips with the poisoning Ragwort plant.   more...

Enjoyable evening at BSO

I HAVE been moved on two previous occasions to put pen to paper regarding poor attendances at BSO concerts. Now, however, I'm pleased to say that the concert on Saturday evening was much better attended; the hall wasn't full, but as the Conducter informed us that the programs had all been sold, it bore this out.   more...

Smoke signals

HAVING read the article about on-the-spot fines for litter louts, I'm all for it. But are they going to provide suitable facilities to dispose of lit cigarette ends? It is a fire hazard to drop them in the bin and I haven't seen any on the streets. In the shopping precincts, yes, but not the streets. If smokers were to drop them in the bin and it caused a fire, the smoker would be labelled irresponsible. It seems like a no-win situation.   more...

Unhealthy facts

IN reply to Mrs Barton, and her praise of local health care. Unfortunately, it is only in an emergency or a life-threatening situation when you have "Harley Street" treatment.   more...

Will pensioners loose their leisure card

AFTER reading recently that the town's leisure centres are to be taken over by the private sector, can anyone tell us if the town's excellent "Leisure Card" system will be phased out? If so, a lot of pensioners and others will be unable to afford to use the improved facilities.   more...

Thanks a bunch

I WOULD just like to thank the nice person(s) who broke into our house last week and then took off in our beloved car.   more...

Bolton Sport

BOLTON PARKS VETS ABA

Harold Orrell Cup -- Longsight A (-25) 140 Horwich PH (+5) 136; Astley bridge A (scr) 159 Astley Bridge B (+10) 142; Westhoughton A (+5) 168 Moss Bank A (+10) 135.   more...

VBQ Knockout

EACH Sunday there is a Pool Knockout at the VBQ Blackburn Road. Names in by 8pm. £2 entry.  more...

All change but Little Hulton maintain their winning ways

CAPTAIN Mike Edwards praised his Little Hulton side as they won their ninth successive game to strengthen their top table position.   more...

No substitute for this rule

ONE way and another, the last week or two has provided talking points concerning the use of substitutes within our game.   more...

Ughradar's hat-trick show sinks Francos

DEGHAM'S Ughradar gave a superb exhibition of fast left arm bowling as he destroyed Francos fragile batting line up with a return of 7-18 including the hat-trick.   more...

Test duo denied Lancs chance

ENGLAND coach Duncan Fletcher has denied Lancashire fans a rare chance to see James Anderson and Andrew Flintoff at Blackpool this week.   more...

Final spot for League

THE Bolton League reached the final of the MEN Lancashire inter-league knockout yesterday after beating the North Lancashire League by 62 runs a Barrow.   more...

Over 50s winning run

LANCASHIRE Over 50s won their sixth successive game when they beat Durham by 73 runs at Atherton.   more...

Haydock hands champ shock exit

THERE was a sensational start to the BSF Tennis League Championships when Neil Haydock from the Hawkshaw club knocked out the 2000 and 2001 champion Nick Hinnigan in straight sets.   more...

Bolton Wanderers

Whitlow deserves a better deal

I am very sorry to read that Mike Whitlow hasn't yet signed a new contract to stay with Bolton Wanderers because he has been asked to accept a big pay cut.   more...

Davies good first impression

KEVIN Davies is closing in on a permanent deal with Wanderers.   more...

Wanderers hope of securing deal for Klos

POLISH INTERNATIONAL Tomasz Klos is training with Wanderers in the hope of securing a permanent deal.   more...

Burnley News

Cyclist fights for life

A CYCLIST was today fighting for life after a horrific collision with a car just weeks after he became a dad for the first time.   more...

Emmerdale stars in charity match

AN all-star clash between some of TV's hottest stars and former footballing favourites will kick off next month.   more...

Man held after suspicious death

A 31-YEAR-OLD man is being questioned by police following the suspicious death of a 54-year-old man in Burnley.   more...

Chorley Sport

Chorley enjoy a feast

A PERFECT batting track at Windsor Park produced a feast of runs for the sun-drenched spectators but despite setting Fleetwood a daunting target of 252 Chorley predictably found it difficult to prise out the visiting batsmen to force a Northern Premier League victory.   more...

Clarets Sport

Weller making up for lost time

PAUL Weller is fighting fit and ready to wipe-out the memory of last season's injury hell.   more...

Iqbal hoping to shine

BURNLEY trialist Amjad Iqbal is loving life at Turf Moor.   more...

Clitheroe News

Caravan site cable crusher cuts off power

TWELVE caravans were left without electricity over the weekend after a driver lost his way and crushed power cables.   more...

Colne News

Elle-Mai parents' campaign delight

A FUND-RAISING appeal for a young celebral palsy sufferer has been so successful that her parents have been inspired to redouble their efforts.   more...

Witness plea after crash drama

POLICE have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses after five teenagers were knocked down by a stolen car in Foulridge last week.   more...

Mobile phone thief punched boy

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was punched in the head and kneed in the nose before a thief stole his £300 mobile phone.   more...

Darwen News

You say Darwen...we say Darien

A POSTAL mix-up has left a baffled woman from Darwen receiving mail destined for an army major thousands of miles away in America.   more...

Man charged with death of boy

A MAN has been charged with causing the death of a 13-year-old who was killed in a car smash, police revealed today.   more...

Job advice for redundant workers

Job advice for redundant workers STAFF made redundant from Crown Wallcoverings are being invited to a back-to-work event tomorrow.   more...

Chance to shine on pitch

DARWEN ladies football team are looking for up and coming youngsters to join their ranks.   more...

Lancashire Education

Fund-raising initiative is now on the cards

EAST Lancashire schools are researching the possibility of asking parents to help fund school running costs -- as part of their weekly shop.   more...

Our school

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Early Years and Junior Schools.   more...

Parents guide to safe internet use...

ENTREPRENEUR Mike Philips survived on baked beans to launch his business idea.   more...

Lancashire Leisure

EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, July 15

A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside.   more...

Lancashire News

Men... why it's time to pack in the holidays

MEN take more luggage on holiday than women. Research has shattered the myth that blokes pack only a couple of shirts and a toothbrush.   more...

Cooking up a treat

IF you are fed-up with the same old meals take a look online for a plate full of inspiration.   more...

Net widens

NEARLY 50 per cent of UK households can now access the internet from their homes.   more...

Keep an eye out

USERS of the online payment company PayPal are being warned to look out for a fake site that tries to get your personal details.   more...

Five years ago

A COUPLE who fled Montserrat in the Caribbean after a volcano erupted wed in a Darwen church.   more...

10 years ago

A PIECE of history was being dug up in Church. Residents moved 106 tonnes of earth underneath Simpson's Bridge to uncover an original road surface.  more...

Barking dog sparks brawl

SIXTEEN people were arrested after a pitched battle erupted in a quiet street following a row over a barking dog.   more...

Man held after suspicious death

A 31-YEAR-OLD man is being questioned by police following the suspicious death of a 54-year-old man in Burnley.   more...

Wind power is the way forward

AS East Lancashire is well aware, wind farms generate not just electricity, but huge controversy.   more...

Lancashire Sport

Laura delight

COLNE athlete Laura Finucane has taken fifth place in a World Championship final.   more...

Medal is back

THE revival of the Bacup Borough Football Club Medals Competition gets underway tonight at West View.   more...

Weller making up for lost time

PAUL Weller is fighting fit and ready to wipe-out the memory of last season's injury hell.   more...

New faces at Ewood

THERE was a dash of the continental at Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers unveiled three new signings at a press conference.   more...

Young rains on Higgins' parade

PROLIFIC Colne professional Ben Higgins was first past the post in pursuit of 1,000 runs, but Bacup took the team honours and a grip on the title race thanks to another outstanding contribution from their own paid-man at Lanehead on Saturday.   more...

Rot stopped after Rishton set record

RISHTON duly set the record no-one wanted by losing a 15th straight Lancashire League game on Saturday, but then finally stopped the rot with a thrilling first success of the summer over fellow strugglers Accrington at Blackburn Road yesterday.   more...

Jimmy so happy with win

JAMES Anderson was basking in the glory of a first Lord's final win after England's sensational NatWest Series success over South Africa.   more...

Marvellous Maher strikes

STUART Maher produced an incredible bowling performance to send the Jennings Ribblesdale League through to the final of the Lancashire Inter-League Knockout Trophy.   more...

Darwen get past Lancaster

DARWEN remain clear of the chasing pack in the Northern Premier League thanks to a sparkling 85 run victory over Lancaster on Saturday.   more...

Schofield proves a point with bat

ENGLAND'S forgotten leg-spinner Chris Schofield proved his worth with the bat with an unbeaten 69, rescuing Lancashire from potential disaster against India A, but it could not prevent a narrow one-wicket defeat in their limited overs game at Stanley Park, Blackpool.   more...

Haslingden duo set new standard

GRAHAM Knowles and Mike Ingham rewrote the Lancashire League record books with their remarkable stand on Saturday.   more...

Nelson News

Proud new link in cycle route chain

THE longest national cycleway in Britain was officially opened this weekend in Pendle.   more...

Mum's big cash offer after theft

A FAMILY have put up a "substantial reward" leading to the return of two quad-bikes stolen from their home.   more...

Facelift pub seeks new staff

A WELL-KNOWN Barrowford pub is undergoing a six-week refurbishment programme and is looking for new staff.   more...

Rawtenstall News

Council go-ahead to light up deaths road

A £250,000 scheme to light up a killer high-speed bypass was unveiled today.   more...

Pupils' work is commended

PUPILS from schools in Rossendale were commended for their work and presented with awards by the town's mayor.   more...

A sad farewell as school set to close

PUPILS, teachers and parents said their farewells at an emotional commemorative service held in dedication of St Paul's School.   more...

Crafters business opens to the public

THE House on the Corner, in Bacup, opened its doors to all budding crafters on Saturday.   more...

Rovers Sport

I'd love to meet Rangers in Europe

BLACKBURN new boy Lorenzo Amoruso today admitted he's relishing the chance to test himself in the Premiership after becoming Graeme Souness's second signing of the summer.   more...

Duff set for USA tour

BLACKBURN Rovers jet off to America later this week and Damien Duff is expected to be on board the plane, unless Chelsea come in with a new improved offer for the winger.   more...

New faces at Ewood

THERE was a dash of the continental at Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers unveiled three new signings at a press conference.   more...

Stanley Sport

Accrington look hot in the heat

THE weather was more conducive to sitting back, preferably in a deck chair, but in their first pre-season outing Accrington were intent on going forward.   more...

  
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