SAFETY conscious youngsters from a Blackburn junior school narrowly missed winning an East Lancashire-wide competition in a nail biting tie-break. But children at St Stephen's Junior School, Philips Road, still brought some silverware back to the school
Shock sighting REMEMBER ageing rockers AC/DC? Well the born-again heavy metal gurus seem to be developing something of a cult following down at Ewood at present. According to my spies, Norwegian international Stig Inge Bjornebye was seen at one of the
MOTORISTS who have in-car CD players are being warned by police to be on their guard. Sergeant Bob Heaton, from Burnley police station, said: "I would urge car owners to park their vehicles in highly visible locations and at the very least mark their
BOSSES at computer and mobile phone giants Time Group have confirmed that 90 staff are to be made redundant from their head office. Staff at the Simonstone-based group were told of the job losses yesterday, which have been blamed on a slump in the home
A NIGHTIE-clad mother of three more than twice the drink drive limit had been suffering from pre-menstrual tension - and her solicitor claimed the condition can make a breath test reading higher. Burnley Crown Court heard how Wendy Fordham, 35, was also
A DRIVER had to be pulled from the wreckage of his car after it crashed into a tree during a rain storm. The force of the impact embedded the driver's seat of the Toyota Corolla into the tree in Rossendale Road, Burnley. The driver, Imran Khaliq, 21,
SINGLES OOBERMAN: Dolphin Blue (Rough Trade) -- Bizarre lyrics like: "Can you hear the echoes, it's music to my nose" are a trademark of this group. But for all their off-the-wall ramblings, the gentle flow of the rhythm and Beatle-esque harmonies creates
DAREDEVIL Matheu Parry may achieve his dream of smashing the world speed record after council bosses today said they could help. Flying scooterman Matheu was supposed to attempt the world self-propelled scooter speed record yesterday. But his crazy plans
TONIGHT (Saturday, December 9) Oxygen, Blackburn: '70s DISCO SOUNDS, 9pm to 1am, free. Cellar Bar, Blackburn: CHEVRON, 9pm-1am, free. Cubes, Blackburn: DJ GILLY, ANDY B, house and garage, 9pm to 1am, free. Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: SEDUCTION, chart
A TROUBLE-TORN toddler had to be rescued by a fire crew after he was trapped in a drain in a school yard. Three-year-old Sam found himself in a sticky situation when he foot slipped down a drain in the playground at First Class Childcare Nursery School
Wednesday, December 13 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: Arthur
Monday, December 11 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 Pharmacy
Tuesday, December 12 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, Cleaver
A TEENAGE girl has appeared in court after police found her fighting in the street with a dog that had run off with her shoe. Officers arrested Sara Fellows after finding her rolling around the pavement with he animal. Blackburn magistrates heard that
DARREN Peacock has been forced to retire from football. The former Newcastle man was knocked unconscious after receiving a serious blow to the neck while playing on loan for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier this season.
THE boot was on the other foot for youngsters at St James' Primary School as they turned into teachers for the day. As part of the "Macbeth 2000" Literacy Project, pupils at the Lower Darwen school put on a series of Shakespearian workshops for children
A 50-YARD journey in his car cost Raymond Winston Holt £255 in fines and costs and a 15 month driving ban. Blackburn magistrates heard the ban would also cost Holt the chance of a fresh start in the South of England. Holt, 25, of Hereford Road, Blackburn
A STATE-of-the-art centre housing essential out-of-hours health services has been opened by Home Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw. The Primary Care Centre at Queen's Park Hospital will be open 24-hours-a day and brings together a range of services
RUDOLPH the reindeer was reunited with his owner today after a six day adventure across Blackburn. The four-month-old animal sparked a major search after escaping from a garden in the Shear Bank Road area last Sunday. Police, RSPCA officer and Lancashire
CARE for the terminally ill and those suffering from life-threatening illnesses has been given a boost after a presentation by Blackburn Borough Rotary Club. A total of £1,850 was raised when the local club held a swimathon, and the cash was handed over
A SPATE of street robberies has prompted police to launch a poster campaign to highlight the danger. Posters are being put up in public places in Blackburn town centre and outlying areas warning people to take care of their valuables. It follows a number
CHILDREN with special needs were today given a cash boost by Education Secretary David Blunkett. Education bosses in Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen are celebrating a bonus of more than £2million for next year to help pupils with special educational
A BUILDING society worker who stole money from accounts while under "extraordinary pressure" has been given a suspended jail term. Elizabeth Mayers removed over £3,500, intending to pay the money back at a later stage. But she was caught out when a man
CHILDREN'S operations were cancelled without warning due to staff shortages at Blackburn hospitals, it was revealed today. Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust has apologised after three families were told to take their children home again
SIMON Carden was set to make his debut for Accrington Stanley this afternoon after Radcliffe Borough accepted an improved 'four-figure' bid. Stanley boss John Coleman has been chasing the star midfielder for weeks and had an smaller offer rejected last
Carols by Candlelight, St Leonard's Church, Langho, 7.30pm. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Civic Theatre, Oswaldtwistle, 2.30pm. Christmas Concert with Blackburn and Darwen Brass Band, Darwen Leisure Centre, 1.30pm. Dance Show, Barlow Institute, Edgworth
FAMILIES in Blackburn will benefit from improved water supplies when cast iron mains are replaced with plastic. Bosses at North West Water said people in the Fishmoor and Blackmoor areas would see improved water quality, fewer bursts and less discoloured
A NATIONAL charity that helps victims of crime is looking for volunteers to help with its work. Victim Support, with offices in East Lancashire, needs people who are understanding and good listeners and get on with people of all ages. All volunteers are
A HIGH-profile campaign to prevent robberies and crime at post offices is being launched throughout Pennine Division. More than 160 post offices have received crime prevention advice and the more vulnerable premises have been assessed and advised how
A 51-YEAR-OLD businessman was seriously ill today after being blasted in both legs with a double barrel shotgun. Mohammed Anwar Chaudhry and his wife, Zubeda Begum, were going upstairs at their home at the former St Mary's vicarage, Manchester Road, Nelson
THE future of Blackburn's planned multiplex cinema was in doubt today after it was revealed the developers have not even bought the land for the project. A secret report to Blackburn with Darwen Council reveals the two-phase cinema and retail development
DARREN Peacock has been forced to retire from football. The former Newcastle man was knocked unconscious after receiving a serious blow to the neck while playing on loan for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier this season.
HEARTLESS thieves helped themselves to selection boxes which had been donated to the Salvation Army to give to needy and poor children in Burnley. When members of the Salvation Army turned up at the Citadel in Richard Street they were left sickened and
POLICE, licensees and door staff are presenting a united front to stop a repeat of the last two weekends in Burnley town centre when nine people have ended up in hospital after collapsing through drugs. And police announced today a new CCTV camera is
A 51-YEAR-OLD businessman was seriously ill today after being blasted in both legs with a double barrel shotgun. Mohammed Anwar Chaudhry and his wife, Zubeda Begum, were going upstairs at their home at the former St Mary's vicarage, Manchester Road, Nelson
A YOUTH who took part in a "pack attack," which left a man injured, has joined his three accomplices in custody. The 17 year old, who a judge earlier ordered should not be named, was sentenced to a six months detention and training order for his part
A GRIEVING father who lost his wife and youngest son following a fire at their home has cancelled Christmas as his family struggles to come to terms with the tragedy. Brian Stoddard, who has spent the last six months trying to rebuild his shattered life
Sunday, December 10 BLACKBURN: 12noon-1pm: Donald M Wood Ltd, 193-195 Accrington Road; 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
Thursday, December 14 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, Audley
Friday, December 15 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: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
SCORES of young people from the Ribble Valley who were thrown a jobs lifeline almost four years ago are now celebrating a major success story. More than 100 youngsters swapped the dole for full-time jobs thanks to the Government-funded New Deal. Official
A FORMER Blackburn woman has reached the highest level in a countrywide computing examination. Katherine Dunlop, 26, achieved the best marks in the British Computer Society Professional Examination at graduate diploma level. Miss Dunlop was delighted
Cookey Crewe WORD has it that Crewe Alexandra were given the chance to sign Andy Cooke before the Burnley striker joined local rivals Stoke City last weekend. According to reports in Satffordshire, once it became clear that Burnley were ready to let Cooke
TURF Moor could be converted into a 30,000 capacity stadium if Burnley make it into the Premiership. Plans are already in place to re-develop the cricket field end of the ground to incorporate a new two-tier stand. That would increase the current 23,500
TURF Moor could be converted into a 30,000 capacity stadium if Burnley make it into the Premiership. Plans are already in place to re-develop the cricket field end of the ground to incorporate a new two-tier stand. That would increase the current 23,500
LIVELY rockers ILS rounded off their year's activities with a rocking gig in Manchester on Tuesday -- and vowed that 2001 would be the year for them! The four-piece outfit boast a wealth of original material as well as a range of covers spanning three
A HEROIN addict who at one stage kicked the habit and lectured schoolchildren on the evils of drugs was caught shoplifting in a Darwen store. Blackburn magistrates heard the crime was not an attempt to finance a drugs deal but aimed at allowing John Michael
ONE of Darwen Cricket Club's greatest-ever players has died after a long battle with cancer aged 90. Crawford White was more well known as one of Britain's best cricket writers, but he will be more fondly remembered at Darwen for his exploits on the Hyndburn
HOSPITAL staff have been giving their own blood in a bid to combat a severe shortage in East Lancashire. Stocks of blood are much lower than usual and donations are expected to drop during the holidays so dozens of staff gave blood at Queen's Park Hospital
THE future of Blackburn's planned multiplex cinema was in doubt today after it was revealed the developers have not even bought the land for the project. A secret report to Blackburn with Darwen Council reveals the two-phase cinema and retail development
PADIHAM have begun the search for a new professional after withdrawing their contract offer from disgraced cricketer Ajay Sharma. Indian Sharma, who had a successful season with the Jennings Ribblesdale League club last season, was given a life ban by
BLACKBURN Hawks cross the Pennines tomorrow for the latest round of English Cup action, with Bradford Bulldogs providing the opposition. The in-form Hawks can afford to feel confident, in two English League matches against the Yorkshire outfit they have
By Kingfisher WE haven't had a 'proper' winter for some years now and predicting exactly where is best to fish is difficult. Experience is counting for much less than it did so 'keeping your ear to the ground' is very important. You know I have advised
With Bradford Bulls star Stuart Fielden HE is a big, fast, 6ft 3in 16st prop. He plays a furious game of rugby league for Bradford Bulls and powered through to the semi finals of the World Cup with England. And he has a picture of Roger Eli on his bedroom
