ON Sunday evening, we attended a wonderful performance of 'Aida' in King George's Hall, Blackburn, by the Chisinau National Opera and Ballet company. To complete the enjoyment, the balcony seats we occupied where courtesy of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's
ABOUT eight weeks ago, the bus stop on Accrington Road, Blackburn, was moved about 100 yards down the road. But a new bus shelter wasn't put up, so when it is raining, people waiting get wet. Yet, the old bus shelter has not been taken down. Now, it gets
REGARDING recent press articles and letters claiming that the Government is out of touch and not listening to people. Have people got short memories or are they succumbing to the propaganda being peddled by William Haig and his friends? We need to ask
IT HAS recently been reported that the Government is going to abolish the borrowing restrictions of councils. Blackburn with Darwen Council is in favour of transferring its housing stock to Twin Valley Homes. The main thrust of their argument is that
FIVE days into the fuel shortage, panic buying began and shelves in supermarkets were emptied. It would appear that civilisation is a thin veneer, where if just one crucial element is removed from the equation, i.e petrol, then we all start to flap big
TONY Blair is proposing legislation that will make Britain the only country in the world to clone and 'farm' human embryos. The Government's argument for this macabre and, for many people, morally disgusting measure, is that by such means 'stem cells'
A DENTAL health activist is calling for fluoridation of Leigh water in a bid to reduce tooth decay by 44%. Sheila Jones, co-ordinator of the National Alliance for Equity in Dental Health, said children in Leigh would enjoy enormous benefits. And she pointed
THE people have voted -- and the vast majority want Carl Fogarty to be a freeman of the borough But in a Lancashire Evening Telegraph telephone poll, the four-times World Superbike Champion received a mini-backlash from animal lovers, who are opposed
Leigh RMI 1 Forest Green Rovers 1 THERE'S no substitute for class. And don't RMI know it as almost single-handedly ex-England goalkeeper Nigel Spink stopped them grabbing a moral-boosting victory on Saturday. A European Cup winner back in his Aston Villa
FORMER Rovers transfer target Lucien Mettomo was reportedly set to have talks with Middlesbrough today about a £4.6m move to the Riverside. Mettomo's move to Ewood fell through last week on medical grounds.
A WOMAN'S nine-year campaign for safer motorway driving has got backing from the Parliamentary Advisory Committee for Transport Safety. Chief executive Robert Gifford has written to Anne Ravenhill of Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley, saying they have decided
A CAMERA-HAPPY family have snapped up three prizes in an animal photographic competition -- and their wasn't a crocodile in sight. Nature lovers Gillian Walton and her daughters Catherine, 13, and Robyn, nine, all won certificates of merit in the Chester
NELSON centre bounced to the beat of music when the annual acoustic festival came to town. Bands from across the region descended on the centre to play at indoor and outdoor stages on Saturday in the "Nelson Unplugged" free music celebration. Rock, pop
PLAYWRIGHT Alan Bennett has blasted councillors for "old fashioned thinking" over controversial plans to demolish 400 terraced homes on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The Leeds-born writer, an active conservationist for 30 years, said the
WAY up yonder in the one-time goldrush town of Yellowknife in Canada's North West Territories, Rosemary Cairns hopes readers can dig up nuggets in East Lancashire to solve a family mystery. Her ancestors came from Ireland and Scotland and the family tree
Looking back with Eric Leaver PETROL crisis? You ain't seen nothing -- here's one (see picture) in full swing 43 years ago at the Park Hill Service Station in Padiham Road, Burnley, when it was the blockade of the Suez canal, not UK refineries, that really
SISQO: Unleash the Dragon (Universal) -- Following on from the provocatively-titled Thong Song comes this number from a man who seems to have his mind on one thing all the time -- and I don't think I need to tell you what that is. This catchy number will
A TOP of the range Colne chippy has been named among the top three in the North West. Fish friers Les and Val Scott and their son-in-law Simon Stuart are now hoping to go one "batter" by winning the regional title and go on to the national finals of the
FOURTEEN people across East Lancashire have been appointed as magistrates to sit in the region's courts. The new Justices, which were all approved by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, were from a group of 73 people who were chosen to sit on the
MORE than 30,000 people lined the River Dart in Devon at the weekend to see the relaunch of the revolutionary catamaran Team Philips with local yachstman Andrew Hindley on board. On Saturday the yacht -- which spectacularly broke apart near the Scilly
SHOOTING hero Ian Peel today lifted the lid on the devastating eye problem which almost stopped him setting his sights on Olympic glory -- because he couldn't see the targets properly. Silver medal winner Ian, from Great Harwood, once feared he would
Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm
Tuesday, September 26, 2000 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy. 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros,
HUDDERSFIELD Town boss Steve Bruce insisted his side didn't deserve to lose as Burnley handed the Terriers an unwanted club record of five successive home League defeats to launch a season. And stretching back to last term, bottom-of-the-table Town have
BURNLEY look to be stepping up the bid to boost their firepower after having a reported club record £1 million offer for Stockport County striker Ian Moore rejected. The Clarets are thought to have lodged a seven-figure bid for the former Tranmere and
Huddersfield 0, Burnley1 NEXT time you're stuck in a traffic jam and cursing your luck, spare a thought for Paul Crichton. The Clarets goalkeeper was waylaid en route to the McAlpine Stadium and his arrival shortly after the rest of the squad cost him
BURNLEY look to be stepping up the bid to boost their firepower after having a reported club record £1 million offer for Stockport County striker Ian Moore rejected. The Clarets are thought to have lodged a seven-figure bid for the former Tranmere and
WITNESSING the country's top DJs performing in Lancashire was once little more than a dream for the area's die-hard clubbers. That was before the creation of Feel, the dance event held fortnightly at the University of Central Lancashire. From humble beginnings
APPRENTICE toolmaker Sarah Jones is carving a successful career out for herself. The 17-year-old from Nelson is the first winner of a prestigious new award which recognises excellence among the North West's young aerospace apprentices. Sarah has been
POLICE today praised Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers fans after Saturday's highly charged local derby passed off without incident. A large police presence in both the town centre and Ewood area prevented any trouble before and after the fixture,
NICOLA Jane Farghaly stole spirits worth £91 from Asda intending to sell them and use the proceeds to see her through to her Giro day. Blackburn magistrates heard it was the first conviction for Farghaly who had problems with heroin for 10 years. Farghaly
It was a tale of two halves for Bury during their 2-0 win over Port Vale. The Shakers took the lead in a poor first half thanks to a Carragher own goal but in the second period Bury played the visitors off the park with a greatly improved show. But it
Sheff Wed 1, Preston 3 PRESTON continued their good start to the season with a confidence-boosting away win at Hillsborough. Second half goals from Graham Alexander, Iain Anderson and an own goal from Des Walker completed the rout to fire David Moyes'
TRAFFIC was brought to a halt in Bury town centre on Saturday (Sept 24) as pensioners staged an angry protest over the 75p pension rise. A zebra crossing outside the Interchange Bus and Metrolink Station was the scene for the action, with protesters marching
ROMEO, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo. The Leonardo DiCaprio of Shakespeare's day will be on bended knee declaring his undying love for the fair Juliet, in the latest C'est Tous Theatre Company production, opening on Monday, March 7, at 1pm and 8pm.
TO prevent a winter beds crisis, health bosses in East Lancashire are booking operating theatres and beds in a private hospital for NHS patients -- and postponing all routine surgery for more than three weeks. These may be necessary precautions, but they
BURNLEY Council boss Stuart Caddy has not ruled out talks with a business boss who missed the bus on a £6.5million development scheme. Council chiefs pulled the plug on their partnership with Manchester company Modus Properties last week when they broke
NEWCASTLE United could be poised to resurrect their interest in out of favour defender Christian Dailly. United's interest in the Scottish international was said to have cooled last week. But Geordie boss Bobby Robson has been dealt a new injury blow
BOLTON boss Sam Allardyce was a happy man after his side preserved their unbeaten run thanks to Bo Hansen's last gasp equaliser. Wanderers looked to be heading for the their first league defeat in eight outings until the Danish international pounced with
Rovers 1, Bolton Wanderers 1 THE doubting Thomas's might be starting to question Blackburn's promotion credentials after another below-par performance saw Rovers lose further ground on the leading pack. But for one doubting Thomas the future at Ewood
ENTHUSIASTS held a country fair to raise cash for improvements to a green area in their community. Pendle council parks and leisure chiefs have linked with residents in the Valley Gardens area of Barnoldswick to carry through a series of improvements.
PUBLIC backing will be sought for a £700,000 scheme to develop a Healthy Living Centre in South West Burnley during a week of consultation meetings, beginning today. Community groups are linking with health chiefs to inform people about a bid to the New
A HEAVY downpour delayed and cut short the procession through Daneshouse for Mayor Councillor Rafique Malik's Civic Service. But the rain on his parade didn't stop Coun Malik leading the first ever civic walk through the area he has served as a councillor
BURNLEY Council boss Stuart Caddy has not ruled out talks with a business boss who missed the bus on a £6.5million development scheme. Council chiefs pulled the plug on their partnership with Manchester company Modus Properties last week when they broke
KIND-hearted fund-raisers from East Lancashire have renewed their support for a teenager in need of a heart and lung transplant after the winner of TV's Big Brother put her plight in the national spotlight. Pigeon fanciers at Rosemount Working Mens' Club
A HOUSE breaker who stole from the property he used to share after falling out with the occupant, has started a 12 month jail term. Burnley Crown Court heard how Kieron Rhodes, 39, felt bitter because he believed his former friend and the landlord had
AN established Burnley business has made a £100,000 move to Lomeshaye Business Park, Nelson, and is set to employ more staff. The Backhouse group of companies, which deals with insurance, independent financial advice and personal insurance, has been based
A DRUNKEN man who attacked a father-of-three with a poker, has started an eight-month term of detention. Burnley Crown Court heard how Steven Beck, 20, who had recently lost his father, told the victim's daughter she wasn't going to have one either. Beck
LOYAL staff who stood by their company when their hours were slashed were rewarded with the news that full-time work was about to be resumed. Workers at textile machine makers Platt Saco Lowell, Accrington, celebrated after bosses told them they could
AROUND 100 shoe factory workers were handed their redundancy notices when they returned from their September holiday. The men and women were met by receivers at Priestly Footwear in Great Harwood and were told that the firm had shut down. The company
A GROUP of children whose lives have been blighted by the Chernobyl disaster wore wide smiles when they arrived in Hyndburn. Ten children from Belarus will spend the next month living with families in and around Hyndburn as part of an initiative run by
HYNDBURN Council leader Peter Britcliffe has been selected by the Conservative Party to contest the parliamentary seat in the next General Election. Coun Britcliffe will challenge Labour MP Greg Pope. After losing the last election, Coun Britcliffe predicted
DOOMED workers at Accrington's Leoni factory today received a massive boost with the news that only seven people out of the 250 already axed by the firm have been forced to sign on at the job centre. Almost half of the 550 workers at Leoni, in Pickup
Sunday, September 24, 2000 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: Witton Pharmacy, 108 Redlam; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street; 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Boots
Thursday, September 28, 2000 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 Railway Road. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre
Monday, September 25, 2000 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels Chemist, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street; To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans today hit back at a national newspaper's suggestion that he was opposed to new laws allowing the identification of paedophiles. In an article headlined 'Named and Shamed' in yesterday's News of The World, Mr Evans was named
A MAN who pestered his ex-wife for two years threatened to distribute topless photographs of her if she did not have an affair with him, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that when the woman rejected his advances, William Colebourne threatened
Blackpool 1 Chesterfield 3 Blackpool (0) 1 Bushell (75) Chesterfield (2) 3 Beckett (10), Williams (14), Ebdon (73) Att: 3970 Promotion challenge? Forget it, Blackpool are heading for another relegation battle this year. After their 5th defeat in 6 games
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is tracking Sheffield United hot-shot Marcus Bent. Reports in Yorkshire over the weekend claimed Rovers were lining up a £3m move for the 22-year-old striker but I understand the enquiry was made shortly after the televised
Bury 2 Port Vale 0 IT may have been more Tetley's than a champagne performance but who cares when you get three points. Andy Preece's team were dire for half an hour until a bizarre own goal gave them the lead. After that they decided to make a match
A NURSERY school site supervisor who has given her all for 13 years is retiring. Mrs Joyce Robinson of Coniston Drive, Darwen, was presented with gifts on her last day at Chapels Nursery School. Head teacher Sheryl Hill said: "Joyce has been a popular
SHOPLIFTER John Quinn was caught on closed circuit TV and also seen by a shop assistant when he stole three packs of razor blades from Sainsbury's in Darwen. Quinn, 25, of Marsh House Lane, Darwen, pleaded guilty to theft when he appeared before Blackburn
MASKED robbers punched a steward in the face during a late night attack on Whitworth Working Men's Club. It is the second time in two months that the Mark Street club has been targeted by robbers. Two men have been charged after an alleged armed robbery
A BURGLAR struck at eight homes because he owed cash to a Manchester drugs gang, a court was told. Burnley Crown Court heard that Declan Thompson, who has spent most of the last eight years behind bars and whose victims included a 78-year-old woman and
MOTORCYCLISTS scrambled for an early exit as heavy rain brought Europe's biggest bike show to a spluttering stop. Thousands left Rawtenstall early yesterday after the downpour which hit the cavalcade through Rossendale in the morning set in for the rest
EATING healthily needn't cost a packet -- and just remember: you are what you eat. It is one of the biggest food myths that having a healthy diet costs money, and lots of it at that. But eating on a budget needn't mean that flavour and variety are compromised
CHORLEY Magistrates' Court is holding its first ever Open Day on Saturday, October 7 from10am until 1pm. Members of the public will be invited to join tours of the building and see displays from all the agencies involved in court proceedings. Mock hearings
STAFF nurse Nigel Barnes (pictured) is using pedal power to raise funds for the East Lancashire Hospice and Cancer Research. The 36-year-old from Dale View, Blackburn set off on a 1,000 bike ride from Land's End to John O' Groats on Friday. He hopes raise
HOSPITALS are turning to the private sector to help them cope with the extra surge of emergencies during the winter. Blackburn Royal Infirmary and Queen's Park Hospital are postponing all routine operations to keep theatres and beds free for emergency
RESIDENTS calling for action over noisy late-night revellers will have to wait even longer before finding out if action is to be taken. The owners of two nearby night clubs, Scene One and Chauffeurs and a bar which is open until 11pm, had applied to renew
THE people have voted -- and the vast majority want Carl Fogarty to be a freeman of the borough But in a Lancashire Evening Telegraph telephone poll, the four-times World Superbike Champion received a mini-backlash from animal lovers, who are opposed
THREE of last year's most acclaimed and best-selling games, Tomb Raider 111, Commandoes - Behind Enemy Lines and Warzone 2100, are being released by Eidos Interactive on its Premier Collection budget label. The titles will be available on PC CD-Rom in
NEIL Hodgson's hopes of lifting his first British Superbike title looked to have been sunk after a disastrous day at Brands Hatch. Torrential rain at the Kent circuit wreaked havoc in both races, and the 26-year-old Burnley rider could only manage sixth
