In form Clayton Harrier Peter Butterworth was the winning over 50 veteran at the Leyland 10K Road Race on Boxing Day. Butterworth finished tenth outright in a field of exactly 250 in 35:56. Sale Harrier Rick Hayman won Red Rose Road Runners' annual race
The Ribble Valley 10K Road Race continues to hit the spot for local athletes with a perfect blend of stiff competition and seasonal good cheer. Last year's biggest ever field of nearly 700 was exceeded easily with another hundred entries accepted and
WITH a blanket of snow stretching all the way to Norfolk, Burnley took to the skies in search of more Christmas cheer. But the Canaries clipped their wings to chalk up a fourth straight victory courtesy of first half goals from Simon Charlton and Darren
FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker Jon Stead was gutted' that last night's game at Ewood Park was called off. The front man was due to play against Blackburn for the first time since his summer switch to Sunderland. But the dream of scoring against his
WAYNE Thomas came through his latest test unscathed to offset the disappointment of Burnley's 2-1 defeat at Norwich last night. The Clarets became in-form City's fourth victims in a row, despite Jon Harley's deflected second half strike almost spurring
BLACKBURN Rovers have promised a full investigation after last night's Premiership clash with Sunderland was called off just two hours before kick-off. Rovers will look into how the undersoil heating system at Ewood Park failed to cope with a sudden
BURNLEY fans have called for the player's tunnel at Turf Moor to be moved following ugly scenes which marred the end of the Clarets' fiery Boxing Day clash with Stoke. And today it was revealed the club is facing a FA probe into the incident in which
RADIO Two listeners woke on Christmas morning to the sounds of three East Lancashire women. Gin Crewe and Janet Lynch from Nelson and Emma Gill, who is originally from Trawden, performed live on Don MacLean's Good Morning Sunday show. The a cappella
PRODUCERS of Lancashire cheese are set for a leap in profits after the traditional delicacy was given funding to boost its marketing. A group of 10 firms, including Singletons at Longridge, and Chipping's Leagram Organic Dairy, have joined together and
A series of live poetry performances will be held at Cafe Caprice, Moor Lane, which are starting on February 23. The readings, by poets published by Bloodaxe, will begin at the venue at 7.30pm on February 23, March 16, April 27, May 18, June 29 and July
A number of Year 3 pupils from St Wilfrid's RC Primary School have achieved their National Curriculum certificates in swimming. They are: Georgia Elderfield, Thoams Hale, Oliver Hobro, Holly Johnstone, Daniel Lovatt-Henshaw, Victoria Luff, Courtney MacPherson
BUSINESSES in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to read up on new laws about food hygiene before they come into force in the New Year. From January, all food businesses will be affected by the new European legislation aimed at setting out clear standards
A GREAT Harwood mum was left struggling with no child support benefit for almost nine months, thanks to a computer error. Now the Child Support Agency has launched an inquiry into the mix-up, which may be affecting other families too, after being contacted
AN adventurous woman has found her dream job looking after Brits abroad. But Emma Taylor is no holiday rep and there is no room service, swimming pools or sangria. Emma, a former pupil of Pendle County Primary School and Clitheroe Grammar School, is
A BUS company boss today defended Boxing Day price increases after a family were asked to pay £12 for a return trip from Blackburn to Accrington. Blackburn Transport were accused of Scrooge-like behaviour after Debbie McGregor, her daughter Emily, 12
RE the articles in the LET about merging of the police forces. The same thing is happening with the Army, ambulance service, hospitals and fire service. This is none other than regionalisation by the back door. If it were not, the obvious answer would
NEIL Duckworth believes I'm misleading people by stating in my column that humans and chimps are unrelated (December 19). He is entitled to his opinion but surely he must see that his ability to express that opinion is itself a mighty argument for him
COULD anyone tell me who is running the central loan stores for Blackburn hospitals? A few months ago my husband was lent a high-backed chair and toilet seat while waiting for a hip replacement. I rang the to inform them he no longer needed them and
RE: "Waste plant done a deal" (LET, November 28). The first rule of any warfare is: always let the enemy attack first. Coun Scaife said: "all the efforts of petitions protests have all been in vain." I believe the intent of Lancashire Council's plans
AFTER reading a letter sent in by A H, Manxman Road, Blackburn (LET, December 15), I decided to try and restore a little faith Obviously A H has spent little or even no time interacting with the younger generation of late. As a mother-of-two I can
POLICE are warning youngsters they will be getting tough in the new year in an area of Darwen disrupted by juvenile nuisance. Teenagers have been reported hanging around the Hollins Grove part of the town where residents say they have caused no end of
A SCENE of embarrassment at a dinner party when the hosts announce their divorce opens Darwen Library Theatre's next performance. But as the actor who plays Rupert stumbles saying one of his lines, the audience will realise they are watching a play within
CHILDREN are to benefit from a new and improved park after plans were unveiled to renovate it for the first time in 30 years. The park, close to the Rock Inn, Tockholes, is to benefit from a £5,000 grant thanks to parish pouncil clerk, Geraldine Foster
A MOTORIST who complained when his car was damaged by a pothole was amazed when highways chiefs told him he should have driven round it! Steve Catterall's Volvo estate was thrown across the road in Parsonage Road, Rishton, ripping the tyre off and damaging
A DOG was destroyed in front of a crowd of onlookers after it savaged its owner in the street. Officers handcuffed the pit bull's front paws together to stop it attacking the crowd as the owner battled to keep it under control. Onlookers described how
A PET owner has told of her relief after firemen saved her dog's life when it plunged through the ice on a frozen pond. The rescue in Oswaldtwistle yesterday also prompted fire officers to warn children of the dangers of playing near water in icy weather
ANYONE who drives regularly will know how widely the standard of upkeep varies on our roads. The cost of keeping a car goes up and up with ever increasing car tax as well as insurance and fuel price rises. But the extra tax revenue collected by the government
AFTER reading a letter sent in by A H, Manxman Road, Blackburn (LET, December 15), I decided to try and restore a little faith Obviously A H has spent little or even no time interacting with the younger generation of late. As a mother-of-two I can assure
NEIL Duckworth believes I'm misleading people by stating in my column that humans and chimps are unrelated (December 19). He is entitled to his opinion but surely he must see that his ability to express that opinion is itself a mighty argument for him
The Christmas day visit to hospital patients by the Mayor of Chorley did not go ahead this year. But the VIP tradition was upheld by Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle, who conducted the morale boosting tour on the invitation of Dennis Benson, chairman of the trust
Chorley could be set for a massive retail boost after it emerged that development of the Flat Iron car park was being investigated. Chorley Borough Council has confirmed that recent excavations on the car park were to determine whether the ground is suitable
A MAN survived after being hit by a train in Burnley today. The incident happened just outside the town's Manchester Road station at about 6.40am. The man in his 30s, who has not been named, was struck by the 5.30am Northern service from Blackpool North
A MOTORIST who complained when his car was damaged by a pothole was amazed when highways chiefs told him he should have driven round it! Steve Catterall's Volvo estate was thrown across the road in Parsonage Road, Rishton, ripping the tyre off and damaging
REFEREE Phil Dowd insisted nobody was to blame for the late postponement of last night's game between Blackburn and Sunderland. Furious fans blasted Rovers for waiting until just two hours before the scheduled kick off before announcing it was off, insisting
BLACKBURN Rovers have promised a full investigation after last night's Premiership clash with Sunderland was called off just two hours before kick-off. Rovers will look into how the undersoil heating system at Ewood Park failed to cope with a sudden drop
A dog walker has called for urgent action to repair a 'dangerous' eroded path. The path along Eaves Brook in Happy Valley, Holme Slack, is so badly eroded that in one place walkers have to cling to a perimeter fence to avoid a 4ft fall into the stream
When potato seller, Norbert Roberts, took up the family business he knew it would be full steam ahead. He was following in the footsteps of his uncle, Ernie Rhodes, the first hot potato seller in Preston. Mr Roberts, fondly known as Norm to family, friends
A MAN survived after being hit by a train in Burnley today. The incident happened just outside the town's Manchester Road station at about 6.40am. The man in his 30s, who has not been named, was struck by the 5.30am Northern service from Blackpool North
LANCASTER'S magnificent castle is now showing off its full glory after new floodlights were installed. The landmark Grade One listed building, which has sat proudly above the historic city for almost 1,000 years, can be seen for miles around thanks to
ANTI-ROAD campaigners have drawn up a list of 10 things they hate about any planned Heysham to M6 Northern' link. County council officers applied for planning permission for the road which will cut through Torrisholme as it runs from the existing Heysham
RADIO Two listeners woke on Christmas morning to the sounds of three East Lancashire women. Gin Crewe and Janet Lynch from Nelson and Emma Gill, who is originally from Trawden, performed live on Don MacLean's Good Morning Sunday show. The a cappella traditional
A PROPOSED children's adventure centre earmarked for Nelson looks set to get off the ground. Barrowford couple Mark and Nicola Nuttall, of Park Street, wanted to open an indoor children's play centre in Turner Road on the Lomeshaye Industrial Estate.
A DOG was destroyed in front of a crowd of onlookers after it savaged its owner in the street. Officers handcuffed the pit bull's front paws together to stop it attacking the crowd as the owner battled to keep it under control. Onlookers described how
A BUS company boss today defended Boxing Day price increases after a family were asked to pay £12 for a return trip from Blackburn to Accrington. Blackburn Transport were accused of Scrooge-like behaviour after Debbie McGregor, her daughter Emily, 12,
A GREAT Harwood mum was left struggling with no child support benefit for almost nine months, thanks to a computer error. Now the Child Support Agency has launched an inquiry into the mix-up, which may be affecting other families too, after being contacted
A MOTORIST who complained when his car was damaged by a pothole was amazed when highways chiefs told him he should have driven round it! Steve Catterall's Volvo estate was thrown across the road in Parsonage Road, Rishton, ripping the tyre off and damaging
It's Germany's national airline, as much a part of the national character as beer festivals and Wagner. So it comes as something of a surprise to many travellers when they discover that Lufthansa's top cabin crew man is an Englishman - from Lytham. Charles
WE agree with Cllr Ron Sands because we always do anything we can to promote our beautiful resort and Bay, using its unique combination of coast, country-side, birdlife, walking and glorious views as the major selling points. There are still many people
WELL SAID Ron Sands, I totally agree with his view published in the Citizen. Morecambe is a great place to live and has an array of riches which are overlooked all too often by residents. We, too, are newcomers who moved here two years ago from the Bolton
STEVE Metcalfe said he was angry at the sentiments in my last letter in the Citizen (December 7). I hope his anger has now subsided so that I can tell him I do not intend to perpetuate this debate with him any further. But first I wish to inform him that
WHAT gall Cllr. Ron Sands has to say Morecambe is a great place to live (Citizen, December 7) Any councillor with a shred of pride who travels along Morecambe's seafront in winter should feel thoroughly ashamed of themselves and of the state they have
MEMBERS of the Lancaster Pride organising group wish to thank all of the people of the area who gave their time, support, advice, money, in-kind dona-tions and hard work to the planning and orchestration of the festival week. The warmth and energy shown
AN adventurous woman has found her dream job looking after Brits abroad. But Emma Taylor is no holiday rep - and there is no room service, swimming pools or sangria. Emma, a former pupil of Pendle County Primary School and Clitheroe Grammar School, is
I READ Mr Laine's letter last week with interest. It seems the Christian anti gay rights protestor' he met in Lancaster was vague in her reasons for opposition to gay people. I have sympathy for him because to protest or take action without understanding
MORECAMBE caretaker boss Sammy McIlroy is sweating on the fitness of key man Garry Thompson as the festive season steps up a gear on Saturday. The influential Thompson damaged a foot during the Boxing Day stroll at Southport and was having an X-ray yesterday
STEVE Dickinson was the Ebenezer Scrooge who stood between Morecambe and a Christmas feast of goals at Haig Avenue on Boxing Day. The Southport keeper gave a passable impression of ace Newcastle stopper Shay Given as time and time again he denied Morecambe
The Seasiders were due to take on Oldham Athletic at Bloomfield Road on Wednesday, but the match was called off due to a frozen pitch. They next travel to Walsall for an early kick off on New Year's Eve - giving players and fans the rare prospect of a
WAYNE Thomas came through his latest test unscathed to offset the disappointment of Burnley's 2-1 defeat at Norwich last night. The Clarets became in-form City's fourth victims in a row, despite Jon Harley's deflected second half strike almost spurring
WAYNE Thomas came through his latest test unscathed to offset the disappointment of Burnley's 2-1 defeat at Norwich last night. The Clarets became in-form City's fourth victims in a row, despite Jon Harley's deflected second half strike almost spurring
One of the country's most influential bands take to the stage in Wigan in the New Year. Formed in the late 1970s by the legendary Mark E Smith, the band have continued for more than 25 years constantly producing music of great character and quality as
CHILDREN are to benefit from a new and improved park after plans were unveiled to renovate it for the first time in 30 years. The park, close to the Rock Inn, Tockholes, is to benefit from a £5,000 grant thanks to parish pouncil clerk, Geraldine Foster
ROSSENDALE Council chiefs are urging residents to recycle as much as possible during the festive period, rather than leaving all the rubbish for the bin men to collect. They say it is estimated people will have created more than three million tonnes of
A series of parking restrictions are being implemented in the centre of Blackpool in a bid to prevent a large gathering of travellers for the holiday period. Cars towing caravans and camper vans will not be allowed along Seasiders Way from its junction
To most of us, the Christmas holidays mean nothing more than opening presents, visiting relatives or enjoying a good drink or three. But one brave group of Fylde Coast people were prepared at any moment to put down the turkey and the crackers and risk
A PUB landlord today said he was overjoyed after winning a fight for life to celebrate his first Christmas as a married man - and look forward to the New Year. And James Foley's wife Katy said that having her husband back in better health had been her
Could you be the difference between life or death to a woman living in the shadow of violence in her own home? This is the important question being asked by members of the Fylde Coast Women's Aid (FCWA) refuge as they launch their latest volunteer recruitment
I do not like the proposed closures of the public toilets in Cleveleys. I use the Brighton Avenue block every time I go shopping. I know they are better than nothing. I see people using them every time I go there and feel ashamed of them. What provision
That the world's nations have agreed to debate measures to tackle climate change is an early Christmas present. It's an incredibly complicated process with Europe providing the leadership. Environment Secretary, Margaret Beckett, deserves praise for her
My recent letter declared 'It is worrying that the 'Vic' trust has decided temporarily to close wards at Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital and the rehabilitation hospital at Rossall'' A letter from Mark Hamer (Citizen Dec 1) stated that I was wrong to suggest
A Blackpool international hockey ace is set to combine her sport with her studies after receiving a prestigious scholarship. Kirsty MacKay, 19, has received a £1,000 Carnegie Sports Scholarship from Leeds Metropolitan University, where she is studying
In form Clayton Harrier Peter Butterworth was the winning over 50 veteran at the Leyland 10K Road Race on Boxing Day. Butterworth finished tenth outright in a field of exactly 250 in 35:56. Sale Harrier Rick Hayman won Red Rose Road Runners' annual race
The Ribble Valley 10K Road Race continues to hit the spot for local athletes with a perfect blend of stiff competition and seasonal good cheer. Last year's biggest ever field of nearly 700 was exceeded easily with another hundred entries accepted and
RE the articles in the LET about merging of the police forces. The same thing is happening with the Army, ambulance service, hospitals and fire service. This is none other than regionalisation by the back door. If it were not, the obvious answer would
RE: "Waste plant done a deal" (LET, November 28). The first rule of any warfare is: always let the enemy attack first. Coun Scaife said: "all the efforts of petitions protests have all been in vain." I believe the intent of Lancashire Council's plans,
COULD anyone tell me who is running the central loan stores for Blackburn hospitals? A few months ago my husband was lent a high-backed chair and toilet seat while waiting for a hip replacement. I rang the to inform them he no longer needed them and could
Brave teenager James Derbyshire has earned himself real royal recognition for getting on with life in the face of adversity. James, 15, has been honoured with a Princess Diana Memorial Award. James, of Lyons Lane, Chorley, who is in year 11 at Southlands
Chorley's first permanent radio station is due to begin broadcasting next year and the whole of the community is invited to get involved. Following the successful application for a five-year community radio licence, Chorley FM's board has been hard at
A Christmas play by a children's drama group was ruined because people arriving for a carol concert interrupted their performance. The Mad 2 drama group were nearing the end of the only performance of their play, the Story of Scrooge, when people started
THE number of people dying of alcohol-related illnesses in East Lancashire has almost doubled in just eight years. New statistics, described as 'alarming' by health chiefs, were revealed as pubs and clubs across the area geared up for their busiest night
SCORES of 'hobby' courses ranging from woodwork to yoga have been "driven into the wilderness" since the region's colleges washed their hands of them, it was claimed today. Students and tutors said they had been left with "piecemeal" courses scattered
FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker Jon Stead was 'gutted' that last night's game at Ewood Park was called off. The front man was due to play against Blackburn for the first time since his summer switch to Sunderland. But the dream of scoring against his
A talented dancer died in a car accident just moments after getting back together with his gay partner. Steven Robinson, 32, was killed instantly when the car he was travelling in collided with a flat bed lorry in Shropshire on Wednesday December 21.
TWO campaign groups have stepped up their quest to stop Towneley Park being built on. Towneley for the People, which fights to protect Burnley's 'jewel in the crown', has joined forces with Fulledge Action Community Together (FACT) to fight plans which
NEW Year revellers in Lancaster had better make sure they have a reliable watch with them on Saturday night. Because they can't rely on the landmark Town Hall clock to find out when the magical midnight hour has arrived. The 97-year-old clock at the top
NELSON residents are getting more involved with the regeneration of a deprived area of the town. And a new community forum has been set up to work with the Whitefield Regeneration Partnership to tell civic leaders what locals think of plans for their
Chorley will be on their travels on Monday, January 2 - back to East Lancashire for the latest clash with Clitheroe to take on a club who on and off have been traditional rivals during the last 110 years. Since being promoted as North West Counties League
Chorley succumbed to a Boxing Day defeat at the hands of their near neighbours who dominated large parts of the match. Bamber Bridge carved out the first clear opening after just two minutes. Brickell skipped clear on the inside right channel, lifted
A PET owner has told of her relief after firemen saved her dog's life when it plunged through the ice on a frozen pond. The rescue in Oswaldtwistle yesterday also prompted fire officers to warn children of the dangers of playing near water in icy weather
NOW the Council is to launch a consultation on options for the Town Halls, it is important that the public has the best possible information on costs. There are large sums involved which could have a major impact on future levels of council tax and there
Festive cheer has frequently been in short supply at Bloomfield Road over the years, but a useful away victory at Port Vale on Boxing Day has put the Seasiders on the road to a happier New Year. A noisy band of around 600 Blackpool supporters saw their
How the Clarets players fared in the defeat at Carrow Road. JENSEN: Made two great saves to keep Burnley in the hunt 8 THOMAS: Welcome first start in four months for the defender 6 SINCLAIR: Did all he could to stem the yellow tide 7 McGREAL: Always enjoys
BURNLEY fans have called for the player's tunnel at Turf Moor to be moved following ugly scenes which marred the end of the Clarets' fiery Boxing Day clash with Stoke. And today it was revealed the club is facing a FA probe into the incident in which
WITH a blanket of snow stretching all the way to Norfolk, Burnley took to the skies in search of more Christmas cheer. But the Canaries clipped their wings to chalk up a fourth straight victory courtesy of first half goals from Simon Charlton and Darren
Chorley will be on their travels on Monday, January 2 - back to East Lancashire for the latest clash with Clitheroe to take on a club who on and off have been traditional rivals during the last 110 years. Since being promoted as North West Counties League
BLACKBURN Rovers have promised a full investigation after last night's Premiership clash with Sunderland was called off just two hours before kick-off. Rovers will look into how the undersoil heating system at Ewood Park failed to cope with a sudden drop
POLICE are warning youngsters they will be getting tough in the new year in an area of Darwen disrupted by juvenile nuisance. Teenagers have been reported hanging around the Hollins Grove part of the town where residents say they have caused no end of
FEARS over the possible spread of bird flu have led to a long-established Rossendale gamecock event being cancelled for the first time in living memory. The 163rd Ye Olde Gamecock Show had been scheduled to take place on New Year's Day at the Old Dun
We are writing this to you as we feel it is completely disgusting. We had a baby who was cremated and placed on the January plot at Ribbleton Crematorium. To mark his place, we asked for permission to lay a slate with an engraved plaque on it. We were
Blackpool International Airport is gearing up for its busiest ever Christmas after another year of growth. More than 20,000 festive passengers are due to leave on 100 flights to destinations such as Malaga, Dublin and Belfast - double the number who flew
Partners for 27 years, John Blakey and Les Oldroyd, finally got hitched yesterday (Wed) in Blackpool's first civil partnership ceremony. The couple tied the knot at Blackpool Register Office just before 10am, before heading for a reception at their own
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were robbed at knife-point in Abingdon Street, Blackpool at 3.40am on Saturday The pair had withdrawn money from an ATM when three youngsters threatened them forcing them to hand over about £30. Neither
Police are trying to trace a mystery driver after a car crash caused a potentially deadly gas leak in Bispham on Sunday. Householders were told to stay indoors and keep windows closed after a Renault Laguna collided with a gas main outside offices on
Council officials say they are "confident" they will be able to tackle Blackpool's growing army of homeless people after being awarded a £270,000 government grant. The resort has been allocated the cash, the fourth highest amount awarded to a North West
Blackpool Tower this week became the launch pad for a new church appeal to help Indonesian victims of last year's Boxing Day Tsunami. The Church of England's Dean of Blackburn, the Very Reverend Christopher Armstrong, formally launched the New Life for
Hundreds of jobs will be created when telecoms giant, The Carphone Warehouse, opens a call centre in spring. The firm has applied for planning permission to refurbish the second and third floors of Tulketh Mill, Balcarres Road, Ashton, for its new centre
A BUS company boss today defended Boxing Day price increases after a family were asked to pay £12 for a return trip from Blackburn to Accrington. Blackburn Transport were accused of Scrooge-like behaviour after Debbie McGregor, her daughter Emily, 12,
While scanning your paper the words "drug tsar" jumped out at me. I had to smile, sardonically of course. One of my study files has the label "tsars" on it and that started in 1998 when Mr Keith Hellawell was appointed national "Drug Tsar" with the obligatory
Eric Skora has been linked with a permanent move away from Deepdale, either to Walsall, where he has been on loan but recently injured his knee, or to MK Dons, also in League One. North End should announce next week whether they are prepared to let Dickson
BILLY DAVIES watched his side stumble to their ninth home draw of the season - then demanded the club's board give him money to spend on players. Third-from-bottom Wednesday succeeded in bringing North End, comfortably in the top half, down to their level
Billy Davies hopes the North End board will allow him to strengthen his sqaud when the transfer window opens next month - which he says is needed if they are to make a serious push for promotion. The North End manager made his plea after watching his
A FATHER-of-two was killed on Christmas Day while trying to climb into his locked home after a night out celebrating his birthday. Locked-out Stephen Swarbrick fell as he tried to climb an icy drainpipe to a first-floor window of his Leyland home. Police
A Cleveleys pensioner whose husband died from MRSA is calling for better funding and a change in nursing to stop more deaths from the deadly superbug. Muriel Hinman, 77, lost husband Frank to the drug-resistant bug in October, as he was recovering from
BLACKBURN glam/punk band The Exorsisters aren't the tightest musical outfit you'll ever see and their lead singer Kurt Kruger will never be voted as the world's best vocalist. But they still have their very own unique X factor. Their raw energy, punk
