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Stories for 7 January 2003
Accrington News
Accrington Pals' memorial bid
SOLDIERS from the famous Accrington Pals, who were killed on their first day of battle in the First World War, are set to be honoured with a lasting memorial. more...
Public air their views on planning
OPPOSERS to planning applications in an East Lancashire borough could be given the opportunity to express their objections publicly. more...
Eight arrests in swoop at club
POLICE recovered drugs, a knife and an axe after targeting the users of a nightclub for the second time in month. more...
Tell us how to pay village bills
MEMBERS of Hapton parish council have issued an open invitation to villagers to attend a special public meeting to discuss the way the village is funded. more...
Blackburn News
Church in call for cash to parishes
PARISHIONERS are being asked to dig deep for more cash as churches in the diocese face an average increase to their annual bill of 11 per cent. more...
Police issue gun culture reassurance
POLICE today vowed to step up moves to prevent East Lancashire being targeted by armed street gangs in the wake of the Birmingham shootings. more...
MPs in talks to end firefighters' strikes
EAST Lancashire firefighters were travelling to London today to discuss the industrial dispute with MPs. more...
Sex case against teacher dropped
A TEACHER accused of having sex with a teenage pupil has had the charges against him dropped after police expressed concern about the girl's health. more...
Schools jobs 'safe from budget cuts'
LANCASHIRE'S education boss today moved to reassure the county's 2,000 classroom assistants that their jobs were not at risk in the wake of £9million cuts. more...
Help at hand for elderly
LOCAL businesses and community groups are being encouraged to get involved Warm Hearts Week. more...
Swift help for victims
HELP will be on its way to victims of emergencies such as floods within an hour thanks to a new emergency response trailer for Lancashire. more...
Bolton Bygone
Fred's part of our town's heritage
TV steeplejack Fred Dibnah has been honoured for his service to Bolton's industrial heritage. more...
Tragic cost of the Great War
IN THE morning of September 26, 1916, the Great War came home to Bolton. more...
Allied planes to target Saddam
From the Evening News, January 7, 1993: ALLIED warplanes will hit Iraq rapidly and powerfully if Saddam Hussein ignores the ultimatum to stop infringing United Nation's resolutions, according to British sources. more...
On this day - JANUARY 7
1558: Calais, the last English possession on the mainland of France, was regained by the French. more...
Get on course for local history lessons
A course on the history of working-class life is being held by the WEA (Workers' Educational Association), Bolton branch at the Bolton Central Library Meeting Room. more...
300,000 head for War Museum
THE arrival of the 300,000th visitor is imminent at the Imperial War Museum North -- six months ahead of schedule. more...
Bolton Education
Lifetime devoted to the classroom
TEACHERS have to be on their toes these days as hardly a week goes by without a change to the curriculum, a controversy over exam results or fresh opinion on how children should be taught. more...
Students back to classy computer centre
A GROUP of students who returned to their desks this week are surfing the net in style -- thanks to the opening of a £1.2 million business and ICT centre. more...
£100,000 up for grabs
PUPILS have until February 7 to apply for the BT Schools Award Scheme which gives away £100,000 every term. more...
School's plea to local firms
WESTHOUGHTON High School will be holding an "Open for Business" evening on Thursday January 23. more...
Bolton Info
Tragic cost of the Great War
IN THE morning of September 26, 1916, the Great War came home to Bolton. more...
Bolton Leisure
Phoenix players will rise again
IT will be the end of an era when Phoenix Theatre Company presents its next production, John Godber's comedy Salt of the Earth, at the United Reform Church Hall on Chorley Old Road. more...
Music courses for maestros
A SERIES of music courses begin in Bolton today, examining different styles ranging from the music of the shows to an introduction to classical works. more...
Panto to treasure
MEMBERS of Trinity AODS Farnworth follow up their debut pantomime last year with another first in January. more...
Cast are ready for their cat show run
THE Victoria Hall Amateur Dramatic Society starts their production of Puss In Boots on Friday. more...
Student exhibition at Turnpike Gallery
A STUDENT'S personal art exhibition has opened at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh and runs until the end of the month. more...
Violin twins win Orchestra places
TALENTED twins are set to make history by becoming the area's first young musicians to win places with the prestigious National Children's Orchestra. more...
A Greek legend!
Phil Vaughan spends some time in the birthplace of Jason and the Argonauts. more...
What to do in Bolton on Thursday
BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free. more...
Get on course for local history lessons
A COURSE on the history of working-class life by the WEA (Workers' Educational Association), Bolton branch started on Tuesday at the Bolton Central Library Meeting Room, writes Looking Back's Les Gent. more...
Moses Gate Country Park to Ringley Village
HERE'S a local walk to blow the New Year cobwebs away. From Moses Gate Country Park we head west to historic Ringley village, via the canal location used in Bolton's famous film, Spring and Port Wine starring James Mason. more...
Bumper shift for 36-hour pub landlord
A YOUNG landlord is believed to be the only Bolton town centre pub boss to have stayed open for 36 hours over the New Year holiday. more...
Sharju Indian Restaurant, Addlington
For about two decades, Sharju in Adlington has been attracting people from across the North-west. This is partly because it has built up a reputation for good food and also because it is, unusually, set in an old church. more...
Drinks of the week
STONE'S Ginger Wine has long been a favourite drink for many -- especially in winter when folk love its warming effect. more...
Enjoy the yellow road show
THEATREGOERS who have had a stocking full of pantomimes have another road to follow -- the yellow brick one. more...
Concert date
BOLTON Symphony Orchestra and Opera 74 present their New Year Concert on January 18 at the Albert Halls. more...
Bolton News
Murdered nurse 'knew her killer'
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a nurse say the 26-year-old must have known her killer. more...
Lifetime devoted to the classroom
TEACHERS have to be on their toes these days as hardly a week goes by without a change to the curriculum, a controversy over exam results or fresh opinion on how children should be taught. more...
Mourners gather for a moving Coronation Street funeral
GRIEVING mourners gathered at a Bury church to pay their last respects to a tragic young woman. more...
Mourners gather for a moving Coronation Street funeral
GRIEVING mourners gathered at a Bury church to pay their last respects to a tragic young woman. more...
Students back to classy computer centre
A GROUP of students who returned to their desks this week are surfing the net in style -- thanks to the opening of a £1.2 million business and ICT centre. more...
Union boss could be back fire fighting
A FIREFIGHTERS' union boss, suspended from his office-based position for criticising his national leader, could soon find himself back fighting fires. more...
Teacher girl sex charges dropped
A TEACHER from Bolton accused of having sex with a teenage pupil has had the charges against him dropped after police expressed concern about the girl's health. more...
Appeal over street brawl
WE have been asked to point out that a 28-year-old man bitten in a New Year's Eve brawl was attacked in Deane Road, Bolton. more...
New hopes for bowls club pavilion
PLANS to build a pavilion for a rural village's bowling club have moved a step closer. more...
Delays warning to M62 drivers
MOTORISTS returning to work following the Christmas break have been advised to allow extra time for journeys on the M62 after a £10m improvement scheme entered a new phase on Monday. more...
Bid to build restaurant in park
DEVELOPERS are expected to submit plans to build a new restaurant in Moss Bank Park soon. more...
Alert over trained teachers
RETAINING trained teachers is the biggest challenge facing schools, teachers in the region are to be told. more...
OAP bag grab
A 76-YEAR-OLD woman was left shaken after a thief grabbed her handbag and ran off. The pensioner is believed to have been followed as she walked across a meadow off Lea Field Close, Radcliffe. She was approached from behind by the thief aged about 18. more...
The girl who suddenly couldn't speak
LEANNE Warburton's last word was "Daddy" before a rare illness struck at just 18 months, robbing her of the power of speech. more...
Your chance to win some fine wine
With the New Year Upon us, it's time to plan a holiday and dream about Summer sunshine and wine drinking al fresco. more...
Fragrant flowers seeds for EVERY reader
SWEET Pea and Night Scented Stock are two of the most fragrant flowers in the garden, and we are offering all our readers a packet of each of these traditional favourites Free. more...
Four nights in Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH is the perfect holiday centre, with its famous theatres, two splendid Victorian Piers, miles and miles of golden sands, great shopping and a sheltered and sunny climate. more...
Drift away in the Fjords
Norwegian Fjords Apple Blossom Cruise - HERE is your chance to drift away on a magical ocean cruise -- at a magical price! more...
Jill and Kay's reader trip of the week
HERE is a super deal to enjoy the wonder of Paris in the Spring time. Departing March 28, the holiday is four days/three nights from just £84.95 per person. more...
Poetry corner
Dreams can be good and dreams can be bad, more...
Eat, drink and be merry BY KAREN STEPHEN
STUFFED isn't the word. All my good intentions not to eat too much over the holidays flew out the window along with my husband's credit card. more...
What's new
I'VE focused on skincare this week -- winter weather certainly gives skin a hammering and central heating only adds to the problem. more...
OAP bag grab
A 76-YEAR-OLD woman was left shaken after a thief grabbed her handbag and ran off. more...
Action call over 'danger' pavements
ANGRY residents in Horwich are demanding that Bolton Council sort out their "dangerous" pavements and footpaths. more...
Fred's part of our town's heritage
TV steeplejack Fred Dibnah has been honoured for his service to Bolton's industrial heritage. more...
Man exposed himself on bus, court told
A MAN exposed himself to a group of young girls on a bus, Bolton Crown Court was told. more...
Just for the kids BY KAREN STEPHEN
THE house looks magical. I've really gone to town this year with the tree and things. more...
A toast to the cook BY KAREN STEPHEN
I MADE the Christmas cake way back in October and, under the direction of Mr Jamie Oliver, regularly infuse said cake with whisky using a meat skewer or, in my case, a chopstick. more...
Judge's last chance for thief with 35 convictions
A BURGLAR with 35 previous convictions for 119 offences broke into a supermarket but escaped a jail sentence -- after the judge decided to give him one last chance. more...
Flats plan worry is justified
I CAN sympathise with the concerns of Sharples residents about the proposed three-storey apartment blocks at Blackburn Road/Stoneyhurst Avenue and the likely effect on an already congested Blackburn Road. more...
Traffic levels need discussion
I WOULD like to express support to the objections raised regarding the construction of three blocks of flats with direct access/exit on to Stonyhurst Avenue. more...
Reason for voter apathy
SO, politicians now want to put voting booths in supermarkets to counter voter-apathy. more...
More cover at the crem
AFTER attending a funeral at Bolton Crematorium, January 2, it came to my attention that it's time for change. more...
Fare play...
MY husband and I booked a taxi with Metro Taxis, Tonge Moor Road, on December 28, to take us home from Harwood after a party. more...
Essential oils, antibiotics, sore throat & detox
Q: For a gift I have recently received some essential oils. Can you tell me how long will they last? more...
Bolton Sport
Junior's treble bid
BOLTON Under 14s look set for a Cup treble in the second half of the season. more...
Lancs Amateur League
LATESTresults: more...
Leigh Amateur League
Davenport Cup more...
Bury & Radcliffe League
BOOTHSTOWN U11s took part in the President's Cup on Sunday, once again cruising to a 6-0 victory over Radcliffe Boro. more...
Bolton Boys Fed
LATEST details more...
Local rivals all square after derby showdown
BLACKROD and Eagley beat the weather to stage an entertaining 1-1 local derby draw - one of only two Premiership games played in the West Lancs League. more...
Keeper stars for Town
FOUR penalty saves from highly rated keeper James Hasledine sealed Atherton Town a place in the semi finals of the Lancashire FA Amateur Challenge Shield. more...
Eagley thriller
EAGLEY Res and Fulwood Res served up a New Year thriller at Dunscar Bridge as they shared no less than 10 goals in a 5-5 draw. more...
Preece delight at cash balancing act
SHAKERS player-manager Andy Preece has paid tribute to his board of directors as they continue to back his judgement. more...
FA Cup Fourth Round draw
THE switch back to a Monday lunchtime FA Cup draw brought back fond memories of listening to transistor radios in school playgrounds for millions. more...
What the papers are saying
THE SUN: The boss of The Sun's cleaners aims to mop up Arsenal in the FA Cup. more...
New hopes for bowls club pavilion
PLANS to build a pavilion for a rural village's bowling club have moved a step closer. more...
Radcliffe League
LATEST results- PREMIER Division: Roach Ht A 5 Rainsough Brew 2; Church Inn Sp St 5 Derby Ht A 2; Royal Oak A 5 S of Life B 2; S of Life A 5 Hamers Arms 2. more...
Bolton Pool
THE LEAGUE reopened on Monday, January 6, with league matches, but the three-a-side first round has been put back until February 12. more...
Horwich stun rivals to reach Speedo final
HORWICH Leisure Centre Swimming Club have reached the National Finals of the Speedo Swimming League and will compete with the best 16 teams in the country when they represent the North West of England at Ponds Forge International Pool in Sheffield in April. more...
What's on TV
Tuesday: SOCCER: Worthington Cup semi-final, first leg - Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers - Sky Sports 2 7pm. more...
Irani to lead England
FORMER Lancashire and Bolton professional Ronnie Irani will captain England for the first time when the tourists take on a Bradman XI in a one-day warm-up match. more...
Walkden keep on course
HOLDERS Walkden continued to set the pace in the Bolton League's indoor cricket competition for the Anthony Axford Trophy. more...
'Games' leave badminton legacy
THE successful Manchester Commonwealth Games in the summer has left Bolton with an important sporting legacy. more...
Bolton Wanderers
We don't want Batty - Sam
MANAGER Sam Allardyce has denied Wanderers are to sign Leeds United's out-of-favour midfielder David Batty. more...
Strikers on target, but just 10,000 turn up
WANDERERS and Sunderland go into Monday's FA Cup Fourth Round draw after a 1-1 draw at the Reebok - but are they too concerned? And do the fans care? more...
Boss has sympathy for low cup turnout
SAM Allardyce today sympathised with the thousands of Wanderers fans who snubbed Saturday's FA Cup clash with Sunderland. more...
FA Cup Fourth Round draw: Blackburn target for Wanderers!
THE draw for the Fourth Round of the FA Cup has paired Wanderers with a possible trip up the A666 to Blackburn Rovers. more...
Man of the match
JEFF SMITH more...
Bowyer would help Hammers avoid drop Lampard
FORMER West Ham assistant manager Frank Lampard believes the signing of Lee Bowyer will help the club avoid relegation. more...
Tickets details
TICKETS for Bolton Wanderers' clash against Charlton Athletic at The Valley on January 18 are on sale now to season ticket holders. more...
Sunderland replay tickets
TICKETS for Wanderers' FA Cup Third Round Replay against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday (8pm), go on general sale from Wednesday. more...
Del joy at belated start to campaign
DELROY Facey was a relieved man to have finally started a game for Wanderers on Saturday, after surviving a debilitating illness that has dogged his Wanderers career. more...
I was right to play reserves - Sam
SAM Allardyce has defended his decision to field a virtual reserve side in the FA Cup against Sunderland at the Reebok on Saturday. more...
Match stats from the Reebok
WHO did what against Sunderland more...
Kick by kick
WHAT happened and when more...
Phillips cup strike lifts Wilko's injury blues
SUNDERLAND boss Howard Wilkinson was at pains to point out that he had not fielded a weakened team for the FA Cup tie - simply the only one that was available to him. more...
Reebok rookie proves a point
JEFF Smith was the star man at the Reebok and admitted he was already looking to have another crack at Sunderland in the replay. more...
Cut price Wanderers would have been better value
Fan's View by Paul Cooper more...
Sunderland Fact File
ALL you need to know aboiut the visitors more...
TV snub for Cup replay
WANDERERS' FA Cup third round replay with Sunderland has been snubbed by TV, with ties between lower league clubs being chosen instead. more...
Burnley News
Big leisure centre set for green light
A MAJOR new leisure complex could be on the way for Burnley if plans to develop waste ground get the go-ahead. more...
Building work leads to fire at house
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a housing development in Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, after insulation material in a wall cavity caught fire. more...
Bury Business
Village is new home for businessmen
THE NEW Year brings a new approach for Prestwich Business Forum. more...
Bury News
Mourners gather for a moving Coronation Street funeral
GRIEVING mourners gathered at a Bury church to pay their last respects to a tragic young woman. more...
Mourners gather for a moving Coronation Street funeral
GRIEVING mourners gathered at a Bury church to pay their last respects to a tragic young woman. more...
Security marking
NEW street wardens are out to make sure that residents keep hold of their Christmas gifts long after the festive season is over. more...
Village is new home for businessmen
THE NEW Year brings a new approach for Prestwich Business Forum. more...
Tragic cost of the Great War
IN THE morning of September 26, 1916, the Great War came home to the Bury area. more...
Mascot Robert meets his hero, Shearer
YOUNG Robert Williams was "over the moon" when he was chosen to be the official mascot for his favourite football team. more...
Residents have their say
RESIDENTS can go straight to the top to get their questions answered when Bury East Area Board holds its first meeting of 2003 tonight (Tues Jan 7). more...
Gunman robs restaurant
A MASKED raider pointed a handgun at a teenage worker at McDonald's before calmly walking away with a quantity of cash. more...
Trust's double anniversary
A DOUBLE celebration awaits members of the Croal-Irwell group of the Wildlife Trust at their annual general meeting tomorrow (Wed, Jan 8). more...
£3.2m for new orbital bus scheme
GREATER Manchester transport bosses have announced that £3.2 million has been allocated to link Bury, Bolton, Rochdale and Littleborough in a northern orbital bus scheme. more...
Fast work for young offenders
PERSISTENT young offenders face swift justice in Bury according to new figures. more...
Bury Sport
Air Miles Manchester League Division One
WHALLEY RANGE...3 UNSWORTH...2 - UNSWORTH'S recent good run came to an abrupt halt at Whalley Range's Kings Road ground. more...
Bury & Radcliffe League
BOOTHSTOWN U11s took part in the President's Cup on Sunday, once again cruising to a 6-0 victory over Radcliffe Boro. more...
Preece delight at cash balancing act
SHAKERS player-manager Andy Preece has paid tribute to his board of directors as they continue to back his judgement. more...
Steady progress moves Shakers to third
ANDY Preece and his side have made steady progress since a sticky start to the season saw them lose their first two league games. more...
Weather plays havoc with training
THE weather is set to play havoc with training this week as the big freeze has put Goshen playing fields out of action. more...
National League Two
Doncaster...30pts Sedgley Park...35pts - THIS was a wonderful, pulsating match in which Sedgley Park hung on for a win that keeps their promotion hopes burning brightly into the New Year. more...
Clarets Sport
Clarets close to Black Cat deal
BURNLEY look set to snap up Sunderland midfielder Sean Thornton on a month's loan. more...
Keeper set to sign
GOALKEEPER Marlon Beresford was today expected to put pen to paper on a new one-month contract at Turf Moor. more...
Mighty Mariner is hardly romantic type
THOSE cliche-mongers who gush forth about FA Cup third round day being the most romantic in the football calendar obviously did not have a trip to Grimsby in mind - or rather Cleethorpes which is where Blundell Park is actually situated. more...
Clitheroe News
Where there's muck there's bros...
IF your job is driving you round the 'U-bend' spare a thought for brothers Keith and Derek Niland. more...
Residents oppose dairy plan
COUNCILLORS will be asked to reject plans for a dairy unit with 60 cows at a Sabden farm. more...
Visit by Charles is going ahead
PRINCE Charles's visit to the Ribble Valley is to go ahead as planned on Thursday, despite concern that he may be unwell. more...
Colne News
Community service for school fury dad
A FURIOUS father who lunged at a primary school teacher and frightened staff has been ordered to carry out 150 hours' community service. more...
Darwen News
Clinic strike chord
DARWEN'S first chiropractic clinic is thriving because the much-needed service is not provided by the NHS, it was claimed today. more...
Lasting memorial to John Mark
A LASTING memorial to tragic youngster John Mark Riding will be placed at a Blackburn cemetery. more...
No explanation
REFORMING alcoholic James Lamond could offer no explanation why he stole two bottles of whisky from Sainsbury's in Darwen on New Year's Eve. more...
Lancashire Business
Ultra-bonus! Bosses share £320,000
DIRECTORS at Clitheroe-based Ultraframe saw their pay packets rise sharply after sharing more than £320,000 in bonuses last year. more...
BAE business sold in deal worth £30m
BAE SYSTEMS today announced it had sold its Blackburn-based battlefield communications business in a £30 million deal. more...
Lancashire Leisure
EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday January 8
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. more...
Lancashire News
Pooches dating agency
TWO dog lovers gave a helping hand to pooches in the game of love when they opened the canine dating agency. more...
Andy's marathon
MARATHON walker Andy Peddle was cheered by Oxfam workers when he arrived at their shop in Bacup. more...
Grit hits the fan
AN ICY row has broken out after councils across East Lancashire missed out on the chance to have extra roads gritted this winter. more...
Visit by Charles is going ahead
PRINCE Charles's visit to the Ribble Valley is to go ahead as planned on Thursday, despite concern that he may be unwell. more...
Elections an uncontrolled shambles
SO Hyndburn is to become a 'rotten borough' by introducing a postal voting-only election which will require no declaration by signature of the elector qualified to vote (LET, December 21). more...
All we want is our fair share
COUNCILLOR Dave Hollings (Letters, December 19) goes on about how being in with Blackburn helps Darwen get its fair share of investment and services. more...
Adding fluoride isn't the answer
I WAS present at the meeting of Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Primary Care Trust when it voted seven to one in favour of supporting the proposal to add fluoride to our water supply. more...
Call for a cut in NHS admin staff
WE ARE constantly being told that this government is investing lots of extra money to improve the NHS. more...
Will move bring more dereliction?
REGARDING the moving of Darwen Health Centre from Union Street to Police Street, it may provide a better service, but what of the existing building? more...
Keep our noses out of Iraq
WAR on Iraq? It appears a country with the ability to wipe out half the world has decided it has unfinished business with a small country thousands of miles away. more...
Nick one, get one free is invitation for thieves
SO, Lord Chancellor Lord Irvine agrees and recommends to judges that burglars should not be sent to prison on their first time before the courts. more...
Lancashire Sport
Transfer window has opened far too late
IF YOU have recovered sufficiently from the Chrismas merriment to care about what's happening in the world of sport, you may be interested to know that football's transfer window has officially opened. more...
We're hungry for success - Scott
ROSSENDALE United are looking to the cups to give their season a big boost and their pot-hunting mission continues tonight at home to Marine. more...
UniBond clubs eye place in Conference Two
THE majority of the UniBond Premier Division's 23 clubs are thought to be interested in joining an expanded Nationwide Conference next season. more...
Both Blues seeking Trophy victory
CLITHEROE and Nelson will both be hoping the weather has relented enough for them to get underway in the Lancashire Marsden Trophy's second round tonight. more...
Tommo strike keeps Rovers dream alive
A DIVING header from David Thompson has put Rovers on a level footing with Manchester United in the first leg of the Worthington Cup semi-final, read the minute by minute action here... more...
Clarets close to Black Cat deal
BURNLEY look set to snap up Sunderland midfielder Sean Thornton on a month's loan. more...
Leigh Business
Leigh staff shortlisted for excellence
STAFF from Natwest's Leigh branch are celebrating after being voted one of the nation's best. more...
Leigh Education
Charlotte's a winner again
A pupil of Lowton St Mary's Junior School has beaten contestants twice her age to win a national competition. more...
Leigh Leisure
Police surgeries
TYLDESLEY East community beat officer, PC Andy Wright will hold surgeries on: Monday -- January 13 (1-3pm) at Lindale Hall, Mosley Common; Tuesdays -- January 14 & 28 (2-3pm) at St John's School, Mosley Common and Wednesdays -- January 22 & 29 (3-5pm) at Garrett Hall School, Tyldesley. more...
Student exhibition at Turnpike Gallery
A STUDENT'S personal art exhibition has opened at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh and runs until the end of the month. more...
Leigh News
Pit illness families urged to make claims
FAMILIES of miners who had vibration-related diseases are being urged to seek compensation and take note of the deadline extension for posthumous claims. more...
Nelson News
Wine bar works with residents
A PARISH council committee is to decide how best to deal with complaints about noise, waste and taxi firms looking for business from residents living close to a new wine bar. more...
Maid Marion's silver service
A BARMAID who is said to be worth her weight in gold is going for her silver anniversary working behind the same bar. more...
Leader slams 'semis at Wembley' decision
PENDLE Council leader Azhar Ali has slammed the Football Association's decision to host all future FA Cup semi-finals in London. more...
Preston News
Schools jobs 'safe from budget cuts'
LANCASHIRE'S education boss today moved to reassure the county's 2,000 classroom assistants that their jobs were not at risk in the wake of £9million cuts. more...
Preston,Leyland,Northend Sport
A dark day for PNE
CRAIG Brown refused to name names when it came to apportioning blame for Preston's shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Division Three Rochdale. more...
Things can only get better
Chris Lucketti today admitted things can only get better at Deepdale - but said the players were determined to turn things around. more...
Lynch signs on
WITHIN three days of Preston's FA CUP exit, Craig Brown has lived up to his word and brought in a new signing. more...
Rawtenstall News
Ray of hope for community centre
THE future of a Rossendale community centre which faced the axe under £400,000 budget cuts is celebrating the New Year with a new ray of hope for the future. more...
Rovers Sport
When it comes to the cup we're kings!
"ALWAYS look on the Dwight side of life" sang the cock-a-hoop Rovers contingent on Saturday as the former Villa man sent the home fans scurrying for the exits with fully twenty minutes to go. more...
Tommo strike keeps Rovers dream alive
A DIVING header from David Thompson has put Rovers on a level footing with Manchester United in the first leg of the Worthington Cup semi-final, read the minute by minute action here... more...
Green-eyed Graeme
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness admits he will feel a touch envious tonight when his players step into the lion's den for a Worthington Cup showdown with Manchester United. more...
Flitcroft's final wish to make Cardiff
BLACKBURN skipper Garry Flitcroft will have more reasons than most to try and ensure the Worthington Cup holders book a return trip to the Millennium Stadium when they take on Manchester United in the first leg of their semi-final tomorrow. more...
Yorkie and Ferdie prepare for battle
THE two men who cost Manchester United big money are set to meet tonight in what could prove a memorable showdown. more...
Leonard move hits hitch
BLACKBURN Rovers' bid to sign Monaco defender Philippe Leonard could be hijacked at the 11th hour by one of their Premiership rivals. more...
Jansen confident
MATT JANSEN is backing former United stars Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole to make life difficult for the Red Devils. more...
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