I AM absolutely outraged and disgusted without supposedly British justice. I was sickened to read about Damien Lawrence, the owner of Paws and Claws who a court heard treated the animals in his care with cruelty and starvation. His sentence has been reduced
AS we are all aware there is to be a general election in May 2005. In the media, statements have been made that the Labour Party were worried that the price of fuel may pass £4 for a gallon. Indeed this has happened already. Motoring past a Blackburn
A NIGHTCLUB doorman today admitted killing an engineering worker found lying outside a Nelson nightspot. Phillip Powell, of Leamington Street, Nelson, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Darren Myers when he appeared at Preston Crown Court today. My
LEIGH RMI 0 WOKING 3: RMI's benevolent fund was in full swing again as they gifted three goals and failed to cash in on four goal-scoring opportunities. RMI are already relegated, but they have not thrown in the towel and but for poor finishing, could
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes insists his players are capable of causing a famous FA Cup upset when they meet Arsenal in Cardiff on Saturday. Rovers will head to the Millennium Stadium for a semi-final showdown with the Gunners safe in the knowledge their
A TEENAGER is showing the North West what Preston is made of as he represents the city in a bid to become ITV's Local Hero. Luke Stringfellow, a 17-year-old Cardinal Newman College student, has been shortlisted in a national campaign to find Britain's
A BURNLEY man suffered multiple injuries after being punched and kicked in the head when he visited Kendal for a night out with friends. The 26-year-old was attacked near the public toilets in New Road, Kendal, Cumbria, in the early hours of Friday. Police
A DRIVER had to be cut free from the wreckage of a car after it crashed and plunged down a 10ft ditch in Burnley. And today firefighters said wearing a seatbelt had saved the woman's life in the smash. The driver, a woman in her early 20s, who has not
PEOPLE living in Burnley's Cog Lane have made an emotional appeal to councillors to sort out the area. Residents have told Burnley Borough Council they are plagued by 'Third World' conditions with derelict houses, litter and crime. And they have called
A NIGHTCLUB doorman today admitted killing an engineering worker found lying outside a Nelson nightspot. Phillip Powell, of Leamington Street, Nelson, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Darren Myers when he appeared at Preston Crown Court today. My
A LONG-running battle to halt development in a Pendle village has been brought to an end. But plans for 14 houses on a former mill in Kelbrook have been given the go ahead despite residents' objections. People living near Dotcliffe Mill were against the
BOWLERS at an Accrington park have threatened to take the law into their own hands after repeated problems with vandalism and intimidation at their bowling green. David Waterhouse, who plays at Gatty Park, told a meeting of the Church and Milnshaw Area
STEVE Cotterill wants Burnley to show their professional pride in the closing weeks of the season. The Clarets remain anchored in 14th place in the Championship after slipping to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Gillingham on Saturday. With seven points
GREEN-FINGERED Gillingham boss Stan Ternent is digging deep to ensure Burnley return to the Garden of England next season. Ever since the former Burnley boss accepted the task of keeping the Kent side in the Championship, the keen gardener has planted
SUPERGRAN Carol Rowley will pull on her hiking boots and scale Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity. The dental hygienist, of Bury Road, Edgworth, is already in training for the 19,634ft climb up Africa's highest peak to mark the British Lung
A POLITICAL storm has erupted in Rossendale after the Labour Party missed the deadline to field a candidate in a council by-election next month. The battle in the Greenfield ward will now be fought between a Tory and Lib Dem candidate. It was sparked
HE touched the hearts of millions across the world and worshippers of all denominations in Preston mourned when Pope John Paul II was laid to rest in St Peter's Basilica, Rome, at 9am. Since his death on Saturday, worshippers across Preston and South
A CROWN green bowling pavilion was left severely damaged after a suspected arson attack today. Firefighters spent 30 minutes fighting the flames from about 2am but were unable to prevent the council-run pavilion in Queen's Park, Blackburn, being badly
A COUPLE today relived the terrifying moment a masked gunman burst into their home and demanded money. The couple, --in their 50s, and police are mystified over why they were targeted at their house in Hope Terrace, off Dukes Brow, Blackburn. The husband
A TEACHING union is demanding warning signs be installed in schools across Blackburn and Darwen to deter parents who they claim are abusing teachers on "a weekly basis." The Blackburn with Darwen branch of the National Union of Teachers has made the call
AN EAST Lancashire college has unveiled a state-of-the-art new building which will act as a £1million legacy to two former teaching officials. St Mary's College, in Shear Brow, Blackburn has now officially opened The Finley-Stokes Centre - as part of
EDDIE Davies went into hospital for an operation to correct his failing eyesight . . . and ended up working as a nurse helping similar patients. After receiving two new corneas in Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale, the 33-year-old married father of two has
BLACKBURN Blackburn Home Organ and Keyboard Club, St Stephen's Conservative Club, Robinson Street, Little Harwood, 8pm. Lancashire Night. Martin Roscoe (pianist), Thwaites Empire Theatre, Bolton Road, 7.30pm. Blackburn Gramophone Society, Blackburn with
WE'VE all heard plenty about unruly pupils and the problems they pose for teachers in our classrooms. But it comes as a shock to learn that a number of parents are abusing teachers on a regular basis and making their lives a misery. Union officials in
WITH reference to the articles on the obesity study. I believe that the weighing of children in the school environment will single children out and make them more self conscious, single out overweight children and give bullies extra ammunition. In my
THE Tories failed to tackle MRSA while in office. Their only idea for tackling MRSA, allowing nurses to shut wards, has been slammed by nurses themselves. You cannot tackle the superbug with a soundbite. The problem is much more complex than just closing
ONCE again the charade that passes for democracy in this country is with us. Once again we are invited to vote for a party candidate who will represent the interests of his or her party, even if it is against the interests of their constituents. I think
POLICE are warning pensioners to be on their guard following a theft by bogus charity collectors on Saturday. An elderly couple living in Holden Road, Leigh, opened their door at 5.15pm to a couple claiming to be from the hospital community centre. They
A COUPLE today relived the terrifying moment a masked gunman burst into their home and demanded money. The couple, --in their 50s, and police are mystified over why they were targeted at their house in Hope Terrace, off Dukes Brow, Blackburn. The husband
BLACKBURN Rovers will head to Cardiff on Saturday safe in the knowledge their Premiership future is all but secured. Mark Hughes believes Rovers are now just one win from safety after a crushing 3-0 victory over Southampton at the weekend saw them open
THE wry smile on Mark Hughes' face said it all on Saturday evening. As the Blackburn manager held court in a quiet corridor deep within the bowels of Ewood Park, he reflected on a Rovers performance full of verve and attacking gusto. After spending weeks
RESIDENTS and businesses are united in opposing a proposed mobile phone mast in the heart of a residential area. Phone company T-Mobile wants to build an 11-metre mast and two equipment cabinets at the junction of Black Bull Lane and Boys Lane, Fulwood
THE Student Union's bar at the University of Central Lancashire has been given an award for its safe and well managed environment, just six months after opening. Source, in Flyde Road, Preston, has been named the Best Bar None for the North West by the
KIDDERMINSTER 2, SHAKERS 2: A stoppage time header from on-loan Wanderers striker Ricky Shakes won the point for Bury that virtually eradicates their fears of relegation. Nevertheless, they made hard work of it against a determined and desperate Kidderminster
A LONG-running battle to halt development in a Pendle village has been brought to an end. But plans for 14 houses on a former mill in Kelbrook have been given the go ahead despite residents' objections. People living near Dotcliffe Mill were against the
METROLINK bosses could be forced to extend their Hogmanay timetable on the trams to cater for New Year revellers. Transport chiefs are to meet with the operators of the system following complaints about Metrolink services during the last festive period
PUPILS at a Clitheroe high school are to walk the equivalent of around the world as part of a unique fitness project. In the first scheme of its kind in the country, 11 and 12-year-olds at Ribblesdale Technology College are being encouraged to walk to
NESTLING in the heart of the Ribble Valley, the club is a renowned "hidden gem". The attraction is often seen by people from a distance as they travel along the picturesque Clitheroe Road, or stop off at the neighbouring Well Springs for pint and a bite
STEVE Cotterill admitted the defeat at Gillingham left Burnley looking a "pale shadow" of the side that beat two Premiership sides and enjoyed a thrilling FA Cup run earlier this season. The Clarets boss expressed his disappointment at a lacklustre display
TIGER Woods broke down after grabbing his fourth Masters and ninth major title at Augusta last night. It had nothing to do with the 15-foot birdie putt that settled his play-off with American Ryder Cup team-mate Chris DiMarco, or the unforgettable chip-in
STEVE Cotterill wants Burnley to show their professional pride in the closing weeks of the season. The Clarets remain anchored in 14th place in the Championship after slipping to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Gillingham on Saturday. With seven points
BLACKBURN Rovers will head to Cardiff on Saturday safe in the knowledge their Premiership future is all but secured. Mark Hughes believes Rovers are now just one win from safety after a crushing 3-0 victory over Southampton at the weekend saw them open
YOUNG gun David Nugent plans to appeal to the FA after his goal at the weekend was credited to Gillingham keeper Jason Brown. The striker hit the woodwork in the first half, only for the ricochet to hit Brown on the back and rebound into the net. The
FRICKLEY 2, RADCLIFFE BORO 3: Steve Foster grabbed two goals as Radcliffe Borough completed a comfortable victory at Frickley. Boro got off to a flying start when Ciaran Kilheeney swept the ball home after Darren Royle's header had rebounded off the post
TRAIN passengers face several weekends of disruption on East Lancashire's services due to repair work. All journeys from the east will terminate at Blackburn, with passengers travelling on to Preston and Blackpool by bus. Services affected include the
A COUNCIL'S drive to improve skills in the workplace has hit an early snag -- after bosses managed to get the spelling of 'literacy' wrong. Blackburn with Darwen Council advertised the post of 'Workplace Skills For Life Tutor - Leteracy' on its website
JOHN Coleman might not have had a wager on Hedgehunter, but at least he backed one winner on Grand National day. The Accrington Stanley manager, not averse to the occasional bet, had promised a 'gung-ho' performance from his play-off chasers after some
SEDGLEY PARK 0, NOTTINGHAM 11: Tigers coach Tim Fourie can't have been too happy after his side slipped to an unexpected defeat at home to the team one place below them in the National leagie Division One. Full report and reaction on Tuesday
ST HELENS 60, CENTURIONS 16: Centurions saved face with a determined second half performance at Knowsley Road on Friday night. The Super League strugglers turned the game on its head after an awful first half which saw them concede points at more than
LEIGH Centurions are staying tight-lipped on reports that they are keen on Australian half-back Willie Peters. Some Sydney-based newspapers are linking the Centurions with a possible move for Peters as a replacement for Jason Ferris who packed his bags
ATHERTON LR 3, RAMSBOTTOM 4: LR conceded four for the third consecutive game, as their poor end of season form continued against Ramsbottom. LR's Andy Paxton saved a penalty before Chris Mackay slammed home the rebound at the second attempt. Steve Settle
