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Stories for 2 July 2004
Accrington News
'No' to plea for free fruit
AN MP has warned the Government could be heading for a political banana skin after turning down school pupils' pleas for free fruit. more...
Village pledge on bus service
A BUS firm has stepped in to make sure Huncoat residents are not left stranded when Accrington-based Pilkington's closes down. more...
Bus driver faces trial following fatal road accident
A BUS driver charged in connection with the death of an Accrington pensioner will face a two-day trial in October. more...
Blackburn News
Town hall drama as Labour scrapes back into power
LABOUR scrambled back into power on Blackburn with Darwen Council on a night of high drama at the town hall. more...
Strange times for council
A NIGHT of high political drama or a damaging farce which has made Blackburn with Darwen Council a laughing stock? Local government reporter DANNY BRIERLEY was there to see Labour regain control. . . more...
Clamps proposal drawn up
COUNTY Hall bosses are drawing up plans to arm Lancashire's new army of traffic wardens with wheel clamps, it was revealed today. more...
Blaze may force business to shut
A FAMILY business could close after losing a £100,000 contract following a fire which ripped through the mill where it was based. more...
Boy kept at home over 'bully' fears
A TEENAGER was taken to hospital after he was allegedly beaten up by fellow school pupils. more...
New hope for families who need accessibilty
LARGE families and people with disabilities have received a housing boost after work started on new homes in Blackburn. more...
Mela bidding to be biggest yet
PREPARATIONS are under way for Blackburn with Darwen's Mela festival later this month, which could be the borough's biggest ever. more...
Council: New Mayoress blasts breakaways
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council's new Mayoress blasted the six breakaway councillors and called on them to resign. more...
Photo ID put thief in frame
A 24-year-old Blackburn man put himself firmly in the frame after using his father's credit card to join a gym which required a photo-membership card, a court was told. more...
Learning how to belong
RESIDENTS attended a celebratory conference themed on Belonging to Blackburn. more...
Bolton Business
Cut up over the North/ South divide
THE rich/poor split drawn across the country has seen Bolton left behind with the rest of the disadvantaged, unhealthy and uneducated north. more...
Transport company responds to loss of contract
A TRANSPORT group which lost the franchise to run trains through Bolton voiced its disappointment at the loss of the lucrative contract. more...
Bolton Education
Jamie scales hi-tech heights
A TEENAGER has created an award-winning device to stop babies being snatched from hospitals. more...
School year ends in fine tune
SMITHILLS School is to celebrate the end of its first academic year as a specialist arts college with a series of evening performances. more...
College on show
BOLTON Institute is holding open days next month. more...
Bolton Leisure
Village gears up for big carnival
ORGANISERS are putting the final touches to this weekend's Blackrod Carnival. more...
I Viva Espana!
IT is a pleasure to have discovered this lovely little tapas restaurant. more...
Bolton News
Celebrities back Lakes footpath appeal
CRICKET legend Ian Botham and former pop star turned garden designer Kim Wilde are among the celebrities backing a campaign to raise £5m for repairs to worn-out footpaths in the Lake District. more...
Cut up over the North/ South divide
THE rich/poor split drawn across the country has seen Bolton left behind with the rest of the disadvantaged, unhealthy and uneducated north. more...
Dawn muscles her way into the record books
TEENAGE arm-wrestling champion Dawn Higson has grappled her way into the record books as the youngest British female to win a European medal. more...
School year ends in fine tune
SMITHILLS School is to celebrate the end of its first academic year as a specialist arts college with a series of evening performances. more...
Heard the one about 15 men and a new lamp?
HOW many council workmen does it take to install a new street lamp? more...
Gang turns road into a `living hell'
RESIDENTS are living in fear from a gang of youths which has been terrorising them every night for years. more...
New ban on skateboards
SKATEBOARDERS will face fines of up to £500 if they ignore a new bylaw banning the activity from areas of the town centre. more...
Stop the rot call to rogue landlords
ROGUE landlords who desert crumbling properties are threatening to cause urban decay across Bolton, council bosses fear. more...
Angela awarded for horse armour
A STUDENT has won an award for making decorative armour for her horse. more...
Couple visit TV wedding location
THE dreams of Bolton barber Darren Foster and his fiancee Sam Lilley are gradually becoming a reality as they explore their wedding location. more...
Holiday flings blamed for big rise in HIV
BOLTON has seen a massive increase in the number of people suffering from HIV -- with the continuing trend of holiday affairs being blamed. more...
Shoppers raise £1m for hospices
SHOPPERS are being thanked for their generous donations to the Association of Children's Hospices which amounted to £1 million over five months. more...
Speeders love Belmont Road
WITH reference to David Thornborough's letter, dated June 29, about the crackdown on speeding. more...
Voters to be sent copies of signatures
VOTERS are being sent photocopies of the signatures on their returned ballot packs from last month's local and euro-elections in a bid to root out fraud. more...
Jamie scales hi-tech heights
A TEENAGER has created an award-winning device to stop babies being snatched from hospitals. more...
Teams clear drug needles, nappies and beer cans
TEAMS of residents took to the streets of Bolton to tackle mounting piles of junk. more...
Totally tropical taste
A GREEN-fingered garden designer from Farnworth is bringing a totally tropical flavour to next month's Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show at Tatton Park. more...
Village gears up for big carnival
ORGANISERS are putting the final touches to this weekend's Blackrod Carnival. more...
Transport firm lands Bolton train deal
A TRANSPORT group is celebrating after winning a franchise to operate trains through Bolton. more...
Transport company responds to loss of contract
A TRANSPORT group which lost the franchise to run trains through Bolton voiced its disappointment at the loss of the lucrative contract. more...
Trainee scoops award
A TRAINEE has proved to be a fast learner by walking off with a top award. more...
MP wants honours for war hero sailors
BOLTON North-east MP David Crausby is joining calls for veterans of the Arctic Campaign in the Second World War to be honoured. more...
Teenager knifed by `joking' thief
AN 18-YEAR-OLD boy was stabbed with a knife by a thief who stole his bike -- and then returned it. more...
Dentist retires
DENTIST Stephen Hindley has retired after 27 years practising in Atherton. more...
Lost cat appeal
ANIMAL workers in Bolton are trying to trace the owners of a lost cat which has just undergone surgery. more...
Children set for wild time
YOUNGSTERS are promised a wild time at a 'Jungle Jamoree' later this month. more...
Biker's appeal over street theft
A MOTORCYCLIST is appealing for help tracing his bike after it was stolen in the early hours of Wednesday morning. more...
Honours plea for heroes of the sea
THE name of a Bolton police officer will feature in a garden of remembrance for GMP officers who have lost their lives on duty. more...
Teenager wins Tower tour
TEENAGER Keeley Southern and her mum Jean will be taking a tour of the Tower of London after winning a competition in the Bolton Evening News. more...
New law boss is appointed
A NEW Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS in Greater Manchester has been appointed. more...
Young people urged to join online debate
YOUNG people in Bolton have an historic opportunity contribute to Parliamentary debate by taking part in an online forum. more...
Sing out to save choir
SONGSTERS are fighting to save a long-standing tradition. more...
Surplus cash for mental health
THE Bolton, Salford and Trafford Mental Health NHS Trust was left with a surplus of £302,000 from the last 12 months' accounts. more...
Booking for talk
BOLTON people are being asked to book their places now for an Albert Hall Dinner, featuring guest speaker Kevan Jones, the Labour MP for North Durham. more...
Fall in staff illnesses
THERE has been a reduction in staff sickness at the Royal Bolton Hospital for the first time in two years. more...
Man, 18, admits indecency charge
A TEENAGER has pleaded guilty to a charge of gross indecency against a girl, aged 13. more...
College on show
BOLTON Institute is holding open days next month. more...
Fame on French TV
MEMBERS of Astley Youth Band had their 15 minutes of fame to promote their upcoming tour on a television news channel -- in French. The youngsters were filmed for news channel France 3. more...
Tragedy of 'no babies' Emma, 22
A DEPRESSED young woman took her own life -- because she thought she could not have children. more...
Forget speed humps -- radar guns may slow cars
MOST people would agree that traffic calming saves lives and limbs. But there are those who disagree. more...
Landlords must take blame for this decline
AS a resident of the area of Tonge Moor that witnessed the distressing property collapse on Monday, June 28, I must say that a large part of the blame must be taken on board by previous owners and landlords in the area that have either abandoned or let the property in the area decline to disastrous proportions -- it was only a matter of time before something like this happened. more...
Walking makes a welcome change
BRIAN Derbyshire's double think on the issue of speed humps reflects the obvious. more...
EU vampire sucking life out of UK
REGARDING P A Allen's passionate letter "Be decisive on Europe". I am just as passionate about our country's freedom, which will only be guaranteed when we break our ties with Europe. more...
A different bird
MYSELF and my squeamish friend were sitting outside in the sun having a coffee one day engaging in a conversation about childbirth. more...
Disabled buggies pavement trouble
REFERRING to Alan Wordley's letter (June 24) regarding disabled buggies being ridden on the road. more...
Ancient and modern
THE proposed 'spectacular' arch on Newport street looks like it should be sporting two fluffy dice! more...
Children of 12 treated for abuse of alcohol
CHILDREN as young as 12 are having counselling sessions and family therapy because their drinking is out of control. more...
Bolton Sport
Goalkeeper wanted
CMB football club is urgently seeking a goalkeeper for next season's under 16s team, which will play in the Bolton Boys Federation First Division on Sunday mornings. Experienced outfield players are also welcome. Ring the manager Colin Parton on 01204 653269. more...
Training times
RIVINGTON FC, who play in the West Lancashire Football League, start their training sessions for the new season on Saturday afternoons from 2-4pm at Hilton Community Centre. Any new players would also be welcome. Contact Paul Chippendale 01204 417259 or Mark Farrell 699502. more...
New stars wanted
ASTLEY Bridge All Stars U12s, members of the Bolton Boys Football Federation, are looking for players to fill a number of positions. Contact Craig Williamson on 01204 362379 for further details. more...
Players wanted
BROMLEY Cross U12s, of the Bolton Boys Federation, are looking for football players for the new season. To find out more, call Steve Carter on 01204 407288 or Mick Thomas on 01204 709380. more...
Players wanted
FARNWORTH Boys U13s, who play in the Bolton Boys Federation, are looking for footballers for next season. more...
Leigh RMI facing a tough start
LEIGH RMI, saved from relegation by the expulsion of Margate, who failed to overcome problems with their ground, have a tough start to their fifth season of Conference football. more...
Premier Fives: Final tables of season
ALL the details here: more...
Shakers boss gets his man Chall
SHAKERS' boss Graham Barrow has succeeded in landing his number one summer target, Dave Challinor. more...
Stewards required
BURY Football Club are on the lookout for matchday stewards for the forthcoming season. more...
Starbuck adds to RMI squad
LEIGH RMI manager Phil Starbuck has added another two signings to his new-look squad. more...
Soccer coaching
SOCCER 4 Kids are holding a number of coaching fun weeks throughout the summer holidays for children of all abilities. more...
McNiven heading north
LEIGH RMI's top striker last season looks to be heading north of the border. more...
Pass the word - crunch meeting on Tuesday
ICE hockey fans are invited to a meeting with the Directors and Coach of Manchester Phoenix at Manchester Town Hall on Tuesday (7.30pm). more...
Pass the word - crunch meeting on Tuesday
MANCHESTER Phoenix fans are invited to a meeting with the Directors and Coach at Manchester's Town Hall on Tuesday (7.30pm). more...
Lancs looking for big gates
LANCASHIRE are hoping that the crowds will flock into Old Trafford for the first Twenty20 match of the season on Friday. more...
JULY 2: 10 things you probably did not know about Greek football
1 Greece had a team in the finals of the 1920 Olympic Games but the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) was a relative latecomer, only being formed in 1926. more...
Charity match
HORWICH take on a team of former Bolton Wanderers players in a charity cricket game at 6.30pm on Friday, July 9. Admission is £1 adults and 50p children and all proceeds go towards the Wanderers Disabled Supporters Association. more...
Now pro injury adds to Lever nightmare
LITTLE Lever captain Jon Kerrigan is convinced the season cannot get any worse for the Bolton League's bottom club. more...
Title to be a two-horse race?
THE Bolton League championship chase could turn into a two-horse race this weekend. more...
Bolton Wanderers
Glory, glory, Stelios & Son
BOLTON Wanderers basked in the reflected glory of Greece's fairytale success at Euro 2004 on Thursday night when Reebok favourite Stelios hugged his son, Alexandros, throughout a post-match television interview. more...
Five TV games for Wanderers
WANDERERS' armchair fans will be able to watch their heroes FIVE times in the first half of their fourth successive Premiership season. more...
Big Sam's Premiership worries
SAM Allardyce has admitted he was "extremely worried" about Wanderers living up to their Premiership expectations. more...
Big Sam launches mole hunt
SAM Allardyce is on the trail of a mole he claims is sabotaging his plans for a summer signing spree. more...
Burnley News
Traffic wardens could be issued with wheelclamps
COUNTY Hall bosses are drawing up plans to arm Lancashire's new army of traffic wardens with wheel clamps, it was revealed today. more...
Lawyer's mountain challenge
A SOLICITOR from Burnley is in training to scale four of the highest peaks in Britain and Ireland in memory of a University student who died of meningitis. more...
Movie over, Hollywood. . .
HOLLYWOOD, Pinewood Studios and...Burnley. more...
Take on Barbara's job and make a difference
KHADIA Abdullah Kabir shares a hut with four of her 10 children, and 11 other people, in Darfur in Western Sudan. more...
Bury Business
Building firm to invest in new headquarters
A RAMSBOTTO,ased company which is one of the UK's fastest growing suppliers of building and property solutions has invested £650,000 in new headquarters. more...
Basket cases' business booms
THEY'RE potty about plants! That's Bury woman Pamela Lomax and her business partner Angela Currie who are growing their thriving Garden Gifts company. more...
Visiting blitz to trim accidents
THE Health and Safety Executive has been carrying out a construction blitz this month in a bid to cut the number of deaths and serious accidents in the industry. more...
Whitehall boost work chances for jobless
UNEMPLOYED people throughout Bury will be among those to benefit from a radical five-point plan to personalise Job Centre Plus in the north west. more...
Big boost for movers
THEY'VE got the MIDAS touch! That's the Manchester Investment and Development Agency Services (MIDAS) which has reported that the partnership organisation helped get record-breaking investment for the financial year 2003/4 with figures reaching £69.75 million. more...
Bury Education
Specialist status spells millions
HEADTEACHERS celebrated six of the best for Bury high schools, when efforts to clinch specialist status were rewarded. more...
Dramatic weather patterns
THE future of British weather and its energy could be in the hands of Bury school children. more...
New post to vet school trips
A SPECIAL co-ordinator is to be appointed to ensure that school trips run safely and smoothly. more...
Bury Leisure
Chitty-ride boost for charity show
A CHARITY fun day at a motor racing circuit is set to go with a bang -- in fact a chitty, chitty, bang, bang! more...
Bury News
Couple visit TV wedding location
THE dreams of Bury couple Darren Foster and his fiancee Sam Lilley are gradually becoming a reality as they explore their wedding location. more...
Contender for 'Prat of the Year'
IS there space among the grumbles and cross-party bickering on this page for a heartwarming tale? more...
'Boy bikers' are too young to have any road sense
I COULDN'T agree more with the comments of Bury Resident (Letters, June 25) regarding "boy bikers" and the mini-moto brigade. more...
Leave this land to the wildlife
WE went to view the the plans for 139 "affordable houses" on the site of Olive's Paper Mill in Tottington Road, Bury, and must say that we are disgusted by the proposal to squeeze so many houses on to what we regard as geologically-poor ground. more...
Not everyone has got their £15
WHEN Affetside and St Paul's (Ramsbottom) primary schools were closed last summer the education department, as a gesture of goodwill towards the displaced pupils, agreed to assist parents towards the purchasing of new school uniforms to an amount of £15 per child. more...
Recycling is good -- but difficult
I SUPPORT wholeheartedly the recycling effort in the borough. more...
Traders have given town its success
HOW pleased Ian W. Hargreaves (Letters, June 22) seems to be that his first "run out" into the political arena was a happy experience. And what a pity the voters of North Manor ward chose to "run" him out! more...
If it says 30mph, make it 30mph
AT long last, with high profile "mobile speed traps" on Bolton Road, Radcliffe (Bury Times, June 25) the community can start looking forward to a safer and healthier environment. more...
It's about wealth, not our health
AT a meeting with councillors Denise Bigg and Yvonne Creswell we were told that the telecommunications mast proposed for the site of Bury Plant Hire in Whitelegge Street, Bury, had already been approved "behind closed doors". more...
I neglected my duty to my niece
I DON'T know who Vivienne Walker is (I hope they feel ashamed, Letters, June 25) but I feel I owe her an apology. more...
Vandalism threat to nature reserve
FOR ten years, a group of volunteers have worked to turn the disused sewage works in Summerseat into a nature reserve, and hundreds of people have enjoyed the open days the group have held. more...
Most dangerous road in Bury
WE are writing to protest strongly about the proposed housing development on the Olive's Paper Mill site on Tottington Road, Bury. more...
New hope for tragic baby Lloyd
TWO weeks after tiny Lloyd Myers was born three months premature, mother Sarah suffered a heart attack and died. Her family were left devastated, but faced another traumatic time as the baby began his own battle to survive. more...
Specialist status spells millions
HEADTEACHERS celebrated six of the best for Bury high schools, when efforts to clinch specialist status were rewarded. more...
Financial crisis hits equality group
BURY Racial Equality Council is on the brink of extinction after town hall councillors refused to bail it out of a financial crisis. more...
Row over homes on failed mill site
CONCERNED residents are taking a stand against plans to build 140 homes on the site of a paper mill in Bury. more...
Transplant fails to deter cheery Beth
EIGHT-year-old Elizabeth Morris will be a familiar face to Bury Times readers as the toddler who underwent a bone marrow transplant after a year-long search for a donor. more...
Victim's bike ride of thanks
AN asylum seeker who fled his native homeland in fear is saddling up to repay the community which has made him feel welcome. more...
Objections to phone mast are overruled
A TELECOMMUNICATION mast will be built in Woolfold, despite protests from hundreds of residents. more...
Crew were runners-up in rescue competition
A TEAM of firefighters narrowly missed out on winning a competition to find the best crew in the world at rescuing people from crashes. more...
Residents in dark about Tulle future
AN UNCERTAIN future for a troubled Prestwich housing estate is taking its toll on residents. more...
Lifeline helpers get aid
THE troubled Creative Living Centre in Prestwich has been thrown a cash lifeline which will enable it to stay open until September. more...
Doubling up on laughs at Headway
LAUGHS until late are guaranteed with a double-whammy comedy event in aid of Greater Manchester Headway House. more...
Mums' murals bring a smile to school
A PRESTWICH primary school has got more than just a park view to boast about thanks to the talents of two parents. more...
Success Down Under for John
A WHITEFIELD musician who shot to fame for a piece of music he composed 30 years ago is enjoying renewed success thousands of miles away. more...
Ruth is crowned as the new Rose Queen
A REGAL affair awaited parishioners of St Margaret's Church in Prestwich as they attended the crowning of the new Rose Queen. more...
Road closure `deplorable' claim traders
PROPOSALS to make Fairfax Road a one-way route, lasting up to 18 months, has caused fury among the business community. more...
Teenager knifed by `joking' thief
AN 18-YEAR-OLD boy was stabbed with a knife by a thief who stole his bike -- and then returned it. more...
Games area to go ahead
YOUNGSTERS will soon benefit from a new play area and football pitch in Bury. more...
Weapons seized in guns raid
TWO guns have been recovered by police after they raided a Bury house as part of a national crackdown on illegal weapons being sold over the Internet. more...
OAP home shuts after 27 years
A COUNCIL home for the elderly is to finally shut its doors despite a battle by relatives of residents to keep it open. more...
Chitty-ride boost for charity show
A CHARITY fun day at a motor racing circuit is set to go with a bang -- in fact a chitty, chitty, bang, bang! more...
Council staff pay rise budget too low
TOWN Hall bosses have to find an extra £300,000 to meet the cost of staff pay increases. more...
Dramatic weather patterns
THE future of British weather and its energy could be in the hands of Bury school children. more...
Council dismantles application
PLANS to change the use of a mill to include vehicle dismantling and de-pollution have been turned down by Bury Council. more...
Hitting the net to help charity
HELPING others should be fun, according to youngsters at Heaton Park Primary School. more...
GPs get 'care' contracts
FAMILY doctors in Bury are putting quality before quantity. more...
Charity riders in the storm
RAIN-soaked riders completed a sponsored horse ride for charity despite terrible weather. more...
New post to vet school trips
A SPECIAL co-ordinator is to be appointed to ensure that school trips run safely and smoothly. more...
Bury Sport
Woodbank destroyed by Chris
PRESTWICH quickie Chris Humphreys proved chief destroyer as Woodbank were skittled for just 42. more...
Tigers complete Blair switch project
SEDGLEY Park finally tied-up their eighth signing of the summer - and probably the most important. more...
Phil adds brains and brawn
RADCLIFFE Boro will certainly not be short of academic prowess or muscle when the 2004-2005 Unibond Premier season dawns. more...
Cricket: Walshaw clinch cup final place
WALSHAW clinched a place in the Bolton Association's Cross Cup final for the second time in three years with a 37-run away triumph over Little Hulton. more...
Cricket: Mount let it slip
GREENMOUNT lost vital ground in the Bolton League championship race after slumping to a losing draw at Farnworth Social Circle on Saturday. more...
Radcliffe batsmen lose way
RADCLIFFE simply had no answer to the form of Walsden paid man Shaun Marsh and the weather, as they emerged from the weekend with just two from a possible ten points. more...
Prodigal son raring to get back to business
JON Newby couldn't be more delighted to be back at Gigg Lane writes Phil Thorp more...
Shakers boss gets his man Chall
SHAKERS' boss Graham Barrow has succeeded in landing his number one summer target, Dave Challinor. more...
Stewards required
BURY Football Club are on the lookout for matchday stewards for the forthcoming season. more...
Win one lose one
IT all started so well for Stand, with Saturday's home victory over fellow strugglers Middleton. more...
CRICKET - Glebe Street voodoo strikes again
TRIPS to mid-table Crompton always seem to hold something for the unwary visitor, and it was certainly true for sixth-placed Unsworth. more...
Athletics: Bury push Bolton all the way
THE second meeting of the Young Athletes League season was held at Leverhulme Park and featured the six teams: Bolton, Bury, Blackley, Chorley, East Cheshire, and Horwich. more...
Rounders: Division Two still wide open
FISHPOOL A continue to set the pace in the top division this week inflicting a heavy defeat on Elton Vale B. more...
Cricket: Rams beat weather to record thrilling win
ON a day when most local cricket fell victim to the weather Ramsbottom pulled off a nailbiting win at Turf Moor and put themselves right back in contention for a crack at the league title. more...
Pool: Swan's slip blows title chase open
IT is all opening up in the race for the Premiership title after Swan A (Rad) went down to their first defeat of the season. more...
Angling: Paul's haul really hits the target
THE weekly target match was held on Parkers last Friday due to the England's Euro 2004 match against Portugal on Thursday. more...
Cycle Speedway: Double success for Pedalsport
AN excellent afternoon's racing at Goshen last Sunday saw Bury-Pedalsport register two good Northern Alliance victories in extremely competitive and hard fought league matches against both Hull and Sheffield. more...
Croquet: Tight finish at Bowdon
BURY Croquet Club's Peelers visited Bowdon on Sunday to play their St Mary's team. more...
Clarets Sport
Clarets reject Leeds bid
BURNLEY have rejected two six-figure bids from First Division rivals Leeds United for Richard Chaplow. more...
Clitheroe News
Safety advice for BAE staff in Saudi
FAMILIES of BAE Systems staff living in Saudi Arabia are being advised to return home to Britain amid security fears in the Middle East. more...
Leader to hit the road
A COUNCIL leader today launched a grand tour of parish and community groups in a bid to take local government back to the people. more...
Colne News
Council joins fight to save post offices
PENDLE Council has hit out at plans to close five post offices in the borough. more...
Darwen News
Teacher leaves on a high-tech mission
A DEPUTY headteacher in Darwen is giving up his position in a bid to improve ICT teaching in schools across East Lancashire. more...
Volunteer hunt by arthritis research charity
PEOPLE in Darwen are being asked to volunteer to help out a leading medical research charity. more...
Lancashire Leisure
They light my fire! Working with The Doors is a dream come true for Cult star
Stepping into the shoes of Sixties icon Jim Morrison was a daunting prospect, even for a seasoned rock star like Ian Astbury. He spoke to JOHN ANSON about life with The Doors. . . more...
Reviews of the latest sounds
CHIKINKI: Lick Your Ticket (Island) more...
Lancashire News
Down the years
10 years ago more...
Town hall drama as Labour scrapes back into power
LABOUR scrambled back into power on Blackburn with Darwen Council on a night of high drama at the town hall. more...
Traffic wardens could be issued with wheelclamps
COUNTY Hall bosses are drawing up plans to arm Lancashire's new army of traffic wardens with wheel clamps, it was revealed today. more...
We'll fight for residents' rights
READING your letter on June 28, I thought I would enlighten you, Lorraine Whitehouse (Head of external Relations North), Royal Mail, Salford. more...
Cheesed off by Chinese torture
REGARDING the debate about street football, I agree that police should not be contacted at every opportunity. more...
Time to get rid of these awful humps
I AM not surprised at the complaints about speed humps. more...
'Do-gooders' were born middle-aged
I WRITE in response to your article on kids playing football on the streets. more...
What a waste of public money
IS there any point wasting public money on a referendum on the EU when Tony Blair has already signed, sealed and delivered us into bondage? more...
Borough's voters deserve better
THE past three weeks have seen local politics in Blackburn with Darwen descend into the gutter. more...
And the voting legend lives on
AND so the saga continues. The legend of the councillors who stood up to be counted and then realised there wasn't that much to fuss about shall live on. more...
Lancashire Sport
Souness back to basics
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today underlined his determination to bring in a new defender before the start of the season. more...
Clarets reject Leeds bid
BURNLEY have rejected two six-figure bids from First Division rivals Leeds United for Richard Chaplow. more...
Leigh News
Biker's appeal over street theft
A MOTORCYCLIST is appealing for help tracing his bike after it was stolen in the early hours of Wednesday morning. more...
Nelson News
Warning over plan for homes
COUNCILLORS have been warned they face costing a community upgraded sports pitches if they don't give their blessing to plans for 74 new houses in Reedley. more...
Fair shares call to Westminster
A PENDLE councillor has called on the borough's MP to join the council's fight for fairer funding from central Government. more...
Police in alert over open houses
IT may not feel like summer but police are warning residents in Pendle against leaving their doors and windows open this summer. more...
Prestwich Education
High schools get the `special' treatment
THREE high schools in Prestwich and Whitefield are to become centres of excellence. more...
Prestwich,Bury Leisure
Doubling up on laughs at Headway
LAUGHS until late are guaranteed with a double-whammy comedy event in aid of Greater Manchester Headway House. more...
Rawtenstall News
Disc parking cheats face crackdown
ROSSENDALE Council has pledged to crack down on motorists who abuse a free short-term parking system. more...
School delight at sporting status
A ROSSENDALE high school has been given a huge cash boost after being granted specialist college status. more...
Council launches landlords' charter
A NEW scheme has been launched to improve the standard of private rented housing in Rossendale. more...
Woman victim of teen bag snatcher
A PENSIONER had her bag snatched as she walked home from a shopping trip in Rawtenstall town centre. more...
Rovers Sport
Souness back to basics
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today underlined his determination to bring in a new defender before the start of the season. more...
Specials Insideout
Three Lions and we're proud of it
THE England football team may have been depressingly knocked out of Euro 2004 but with a growing fan base taking in all sectors of the community, there are reasons to be cheerful, as feature writer JENNY SCOTT discovered. . . more...
Why falling for a pretty face on holiday could be be fatal
IN THE 1980s, people were terrified of catching HIV and there was widespread publicity about the dangers and preventative measures. But, with improved treatment and better drugs, experts say people have become complacent and are taking more risks with their sexual health, leading to a dramatic rise in cases. DONNA McKENZIE reports. . . more...
From Spandau to Bond: Singer to bring spy theme glamour to soccer stadium
Former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley is taking his smooth image to new extremes by performing James Bond themes with a full orchestra. He spoke to JOHN ANSON. . . more...
Salary shock for MP
Open House, with BILL JACOBS. . . more...
Art finds a stately setting
IT was a smash-hit in the West End and now it's coming to a country house near you. more...
EVENTS in East Lancashire and surrounding area on Saturday, June 26
British In India Museum, Newtown Street, Colne, 2pm-5pm. Until September. more...
EVENTS in East Lancashire and surrounding area on Friday, July 2
Quiz Night, Nelson Cricket Club, Seedhill, Nelson, 8.15pm. more...
Stanley Sport
Stanley to face Wolves
ACCRINGTON Stanley have lined up a pre-season friendly with former Premiership side Wolverhampton Wanderers. more...
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