BLACKBURN-BASED radio station The Burn ended its 28-day run on a high note with a town centre roadshow. Cuddly characters Crazy Bears distributed 500 Easter eggs to hundreds of children as part of the event in Blackburn town centre. Street performers
GERMAN members of the Salvation Army came to Blackburn to celebrate the Easter period. Visitors from several parts of Germany came to the area for a March of Witness to proclaim the Christian Gospel. The 35 visitors were here from Thursday to Monday and
A MAN whose left arm was severed in a horrific industrial accident ten days ago has returned home. Anthony Cowell, 27, of Heys Close, Blackburn, has been discharged from the Royal Preston Hospital, where he had been recovering from an operation to strengthen
GERRI Parker (Letters, March 21) congratulates Blackburn with Darwen Council being Council of the Year -- a prestigious award that we are told should all be proud of. But I wonder if Gerri has really had time to have a proper look at Sudell Ward in Darwen
THE article (LET, March 23) by the pro fluoride body about the state of five year old children's teeth seemed to me to be somewhat alarmist and misleading, failing to make clear whether the teeth were 'milk teeth' or permanent. It also made no mention
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Graeme Souness seems to have unearthed a gem in Spanish striker Yordi. And the on-loan Real Zaragoza forward is relishing life at Ewood Park after opening his account against Southampton in the 2-0 win on Monday night. He said: "
CONTROVERSIAL plans to paint yellow lines in a Padiham street have been scrapped by the council. The plans for the traffic measures to be introduced in Waterside Mews met with objections from some residents who feared it would lead to parking problems
A LEADING skill-building organisation is calling for retired police motorcyclists to assess riders in a bid to reduce the numbers of motorbike casualties in Lancashire. This news comes after statistics revealed there are around 25,000 rider casualties
CAMPAIGNERS for the reinstatement of the railway line between Yorkshire and East Lancashire, via Colne, hope to attract more support next month when they hold their second public meeting. The group hopes the railway tracks will be replaced and the line
A MINER turned musician rowed with his girlfriend and then chased some men who went to help her with a spade. Burnley Crown Court heard multiple sclerosis sufferer Peter Batty, 50 on Saturday, could get help from the probation service with his relationship
A COPING Alone -- picking up the pieces after a bereavement -- course will be held at Alston Hall College, Longridge from Monday to Wednesday, April 8-10, starting with lunch. Course co-ordinator is Netta Blundell and the fee is £20 for Lancashire residents
PEOPLE in Clitheroe have the chance to pay their respects to the Queen Mother after a book of condolence was opened in the town hall. Mayor of Clitheroe Coun Mary Robinson is pictured signing the book. She said: "Opening a book of condolence is the most
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted he is enjoying the tension at the top of the table and laughed: "I'll enjoy it a lot better if we win on Saturday." "But it is nice to be worried about results at this end of the table rather than the other." And while
SHAKERS legend Terry McDermott has returned to Gigg Lane to boost their desperate fund raising drive. The former Newcastle and Liverpool star has donated one of his England jerseys from 1983 to the Save Our Shakers appeal, which must raise £400,000 by
ONLY 11 days after being caught driving while disqualified, John Best was back behind the wheel again to tot up his eighth offence of driving while banned. Best, 35, of Hollins Grove, Darwen, admitted two offences of disqualified driving without insurance
A YOUNG woman unable to have a bath on her own in case she suffers an epileptic fit today made a heartfelt plea for a local business to come forward and install a shower at her home. Anna Riding, 24, made the appeal just a week after 22-year-old epileptic
FOOTBALLING pals of Anthony Tattersall, who died in December after receiving fatal head injuries in a road accident, will take to the pitch to raise money in his memory. Anthony, 13, of Wiswell Close, Rawtenstall, was knocked down on Centenary Way, Burnley
CONTINUING the fishy theme, supermarket giant Morrisons has unveiled four new fresh sauces in handy sachets. Delicately flavoured Lemon and Dill Sauce is ideal with salmon, trout or scallops and Parsley Sauce makes a tasty companion for cod, haddock,
BRITONS recorded their highest credit card bill in February -- but we are more relaxed about debt than ever before, it has been revealed. Research conducted by Birmingham Midshires Saving Britain 2002 campaign has revealed that less than eight per cent
A 19 YEAR old Blackburn man who threw a half brick in another man's face was jailed for three months by Blackburn magistrates. The court heard that Lee Birkett claimed he had earlier been "bottled" by the other man who refused to make a complaint of assault
WANNABE record breakers in Blackburn are invited to head along to the opening of a new store on Saturday to set the first record for the fastest stapler in the world. Members of the public are invited to the opening day of Staples, suppliers of office
TICKETS are set to go on sale for Blackburn's biggest music event of the year -- even though none of the artists due to perform have been revealed. But organisers of the Feel The Noise Live concert today promised the gig would be bigger and better than
THE Ruta Maya River Challenge sounds like hell on earth, but for Blackburn soldier Stephen Dickinson the tropical race is an experience he will never forget. The event in Belize, Central America, lasts four days and spans more than 175 miles. Stephen,
DENIS Underwood has quit as manager of NWCL Division One side Great Harwood. Underwood, who has been in charge at the Showground for four years, decided he had had enough following a 6-0 defeat by Skelmersdale last night. His side are rooted to the foot
AFTER the feast - the famine. Just days after clocking up their best NWCL win of the season and scoring SEVEN in the process, Clitheroe fired blanks last night. But credit must go to the brave defending and resistance of visiting Ramsbottom and their
COLNE striker Jonathan Irvine breathed a sigh of relief after he scored his first goal since his move from Nelson in the NWCL Division Two derby at Holt House. The former Blackpool trainee had got ten goals before his move from Victoria Park a couple
NELSON came out on top in this highly charged Lancashire derby at Victoria Park in the NWCL Second Division. When Steve Wilkes took his shirt off and did a lap of honour after scoring Darwen's equaliser after 77 minutes, he must have believed his side
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Under 17s Disco, Sandersons Dance Studio (Tony's Ballroom), Town Hall Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10pm. All welcome. The Pendle Jazzmen, Holden Arms, Haslingden, 9pm. Easter
MANY people have already made plain their opinion of plans by Labour led Lancashire County Council to close 35 of the county's care homes - 19 of them in East Lancashire. Around two thousand people have send protest slips to this newspaper and deluged
THE public are invited to enjoy an evening at the Central Library, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, on Tuesday, April 23, from 7.30pm to 9pm when 'Just Poets' perform their own unique work, including poems, songs and short stories. Bring your own work and
A CONCERT All in an April Evening. to celebrate the life of a former Rotarian and cathedral chorister will be presented by the cathedral choirs directed by Richard Tanner, the Band of the Salvation Army, directed by Eric Millest, and guest artists in
PUB regular Gus Kearnet volunteered to have his hair and moustache shaved by AlisonThornley to raise money for a drug awareness scheme in a local school. The event at the Park Inn, Montague Street, Blackburn, attracted crowds of people. Landlady Geraldine
IFIND it interesting to see how artists view morris men and thought that Eric's cartoon (LET, March 5) most amusing. May I point out, though, the drawing did not depict the traditional Colne Royal Morris Men, who have hitherto managed to pay for their
HAVING read your film crit in 'Inside Out' about 'Gosford Park,' my partner and I, both in our 80s and able to relate to the era it is set in, decided to see it. It was, to say the least, very disappointing in a lot of respects. First and foremost was
ANOTHER failed city status bid brings forth some weary comments about Blackburn being a 'cathedral city.' The claim that Blackburn is a diverse, multi-cultural community and that the cathedral is somehow representative of the town as a whole are incompatible
A WOMAN was killed when her Mini collided with an articulated lorry. Deanne Potter, aged 23, of Balcarres Road, Aspull, was driving along Wigan Road towards the village just before 2pm yesterday when the accident happened. She was pronounced dead at the
E TURNER'S grudging congratulations to Blackburn with Darwen Council for the award of Council of the Year, is then tempered by various criticisms (Letters, March 23). Unfortunately for Mr Turner, nearly all his criticisms are factually incorrect. 1. The
WORLD famous opera singer Russell Watson is backing leukaemia sufferer Daniel Berry's battle against the illness. The musical maestro heard of the Atherton 17-year-old's plight from family friend policeman Phil Crossley and immediately pledged his support
TWO brutes who robbed vulnerable pensioners and women on the streets to fund their heroin abuse have been jailed for a total of nine years. Teenager Karl Hartley grabbed hold of four victims' bags in Blackburn -- and on two occasions accomplice Farrakh
RAIL commuters face the ultimate travel chaos tomorrow when every train service in East Lancashire is due to be cancelled by strikes. And rail user groups today spoke of their dismay at the continuing disputes and said: "This must end now." It is the
CRAIG Hignett is the latest to join Rovers' walking wounded. Matt Jansen faces a hernia operation at the end of the season, while David Dunn can resume training after sustaining what looked to be a serious knee injury against Southampton. Now Hignett
AS part of RSPCA week, the animal rescuers are giving away 10 Animal Action Club memberships to young readers. The Animal Action Club is the RSPCA's youth membership scheme and is perfect for children aged between eight and 12. RSPCA week is their most
HOUSEHOLDERS across East Lancashire are being offered a new way to pay their water bill. United Utilities is launching a payment card scheme this month for customers who pay by instalment booklets or water savings stamps. The card can be used to pay water
A NEW fund of £2.5 million for home improvements and face-lift schemes for Accrington Road and Burnley Wood has been approved by the council. The five year programme of funding will allow those on low incomes, including owner-occupiers, to apply for grants
EAST Lancashire bus enthusiasts can indulge their passion across the county border with a chance to see vintage vehicles this weekend. Keighley Bus Museum Trust is holding its first open day of the year on Sunday, April 7. Two historic Leyland buses from
CAMPAIGNERS for the reinstatement of the railway line between Yorkshire and East Lancashire, via Colne, hope to attract more support next month when they hold their second public meeting. The group hopes the railway tracks will be replaced and the line
PARK rangers in Colne were devastated to discover more than 40 trees planted in the Alkincoats nature area had been vandalised. It is believed around 43 trees have been hacked to pieces and both rangers and the police are urging anyone who knows anything
A PENSIONER has been praised by fire crews after extinguishing a chip pan fire at his Stotford Court home, in Clayton-le-Moors. A spokesperson for Accrington fire service said they had received a call at 3.55pm yesterday but when they got there the flat
THE next event locally for research charity the Breakthrough Breast Cancer will be a fashion show organised by the Business and Professional Women's Organisation at the Clarion Hotel Foxfields, Billington, by Nicky's of Penwortham and Get Ahead Hats.
MEMBERS of an amateur theatre group in Hyndburn are reassuring theatregoers that their latest production will not give their children nightmares. The Oswaldtwistle Players cast of The Haunting of Hill House say their production is based on F Andrew Leslies's
A NATIONAL pub chain which has recently created 35 jobs in East Lancashire today revealed it would spend a further £1.2million and create another 30 positions if plans go ahead. JD Wetherspoon today revealed its intention to invest in Accrington and transform
A COUNCIL leader due to stand in next month's local elections has been blasted for using the proposed closure of 35 of Lancashire's 48 care homes as a political issue. Relatives of those affected and rival politicians today pleaded with Peter Britcliffe
LEADING national pressure group Greenpeace has teamed up with an East Lancashire cybercafe in a bid to encourage young web fans to take part in an online vote. The group has launched the Save or Delete initiative to help preserve ancient forests and will
THE parents of a six-year-old disabled Clitheroe girl who are suing a local health trust alleging negligence have had their plans to build an extension at their home approved, despite objections from local residents. Kathryn and Choephel Murry applied
FOR centuries mankind has been fascinated with the buried secrets of past civilisations and the web has much for wannabe archaeologists. There are a wealth of sites covering archaeology with knowledgeable, enthusiastic individuals and organisations more
WITH spring in the air now is the time to dust off your walking boots and head out to the countryside for a refreshing stroll. There is a wide range of information and trips you can take if you search around the Internet, you will be spoilt for choice
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Graeme Souness seems to have unearthed a gem in Spanish striker Yordi. And the on-loan Real Zaragoza forward is relishing life at Ewood Park after opening his account against Southampton in the 2-0 win on Monday night. He said: "
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted he is enjoying the tension at the top of the table and laughed: "I'll enjoy it a lot better if we win on Saturday." "But it is nice to be worried about results at this end of the table rather than the other." And while
EAST LANCASHIRE outfit Wowzer support Swedish rockers Diamond Dogs next week, in the first of a pair important dates for the band. The bright, guitar band line-up with Blackburn guitarist Russell Morriss, alongside lead singer Frank Beaver, bassist Mark
POLICE in Darwen are delighted at the public's response to three proposed neighbourhood watch schemes. Inspector Graham Ashcroft said that more than 70 people were interested in joining schemes for London Terrace, Newton Street and Perry Street. This
A THEATRE company is bringing its popular adaptation of 'Robin Hood' to Darwen Library later this month. The Ophaboom Theatre has been around most of the country over the past 11 years with various shows. Robin Hood is a new production which the group
AN East Lancashire charity for the elderly has launched its annual campaign to encourage older people to claim the extra benefits they may be entitled to. Age Concern Blackburn with Darwen's 'Your Rights Week', runs from Friday until April 12 and coincides
A PARK action group has received a double boost with news that more than £23,000 is to be spent on Whitaker Park, in Rawtenstall. The National Lottery Awards for All has given Whitaker Park Action Group £3,530 and Manchester United star Phil Neville,
HERE'S a novel way to use your Lancashire Evening Telegraph when you have finished reading it -- preparing a recipe which really tops fish 'n' chips wrapped in newspaper. Celebrity chef Nigel Smith, of the Feilden's Arms, Mellor Brook, has devised roulade
THEY'RE back -- and they're small, sweet and tasty! Jersey Royal new potatoes are only available for three months, so buy them while you can. Their earthy aroma marks the arrival of spring and summer as the rich Jersey soil gives up its riches. Customers
A PARROT which can meow like a cat escaped by a whisker after being allowed into the garden to soak up some sunshine. Kai is an African Grey parrot with a wide vocabulary of mimics including cat impersonations and his heartbroken owners are appealing
GUINNESS and a drop of whisky is the secret to a long and happy life, according to a former pub landlord who today celebrates his 104th birthday. Robert Sanderson, of Longshaw House, Crosby Road, Blackburn, was born in 1898 -- while Queen Victoria was
A BLACKBURN-born Irish Guard who played the bagpipes at the Queen Mother's 100th birthday will be playing at her funeral. Piper John Michael Shaw will become the first member of his regiment to play the bagpipes at three consecutive royal ceremonies when
A SHOPKEEPER today relived the moment a vicious dog attacked his prized deaf poodle and warned: "Next time it could be a child". Now John Vaughan has said he is prepared to offer a reward for any information which leads to the conviction of the dog owner
TWO brutes who robbed vulnerable pensioners and women on the streets to fund their heroin abuse have been jailed for a total of nine years. Teenager Karl Hartley grabbed hold of four victims' bags in Blackburn -- and on two occasions accomplice Farrakh
IT was a result too far for Great Harwood boss Denis Underwood who decided to call it a day after four years in charge at the Showground. Underwood had hoped, after a season battling against relegation last time out, he could change things around for
A SHOT was fired in Prestwich early today after a gang armed with a handgun and a spanner raided a security van delivering cash to Tesco supermarket in Valley Park Road. Armed police were called just after midnight last night. A spokesman said one shot
