A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, St Mary's House, Blackburn Cathedral Grounds, Blackburn, 2pm. Ramble along the Lancashire/Yorkshire border. Meet Todmorden Town
RESIDENTS of the area around Blackburn's Selborne Street must feel pretty desperate to petition the council to close off a footbridge near their homes. They say they want the river crossing, near Buncer Lane, sealed because it is used as a short cut by
IN the Inter League series between Bolton and Bury, Bolton had to settle for a 7-1 win when the Senior Inter League team lost to Bury 121-108. Bury were dismissed for 57 runs and Bolton appeared to be batting comfortably buy were then dismissed for 68
IT may be politically incorrect to call a patient 'Mate,' but if I needed the paramedics, (who have lots of unpleasant and upsetting tasks to deal with), they could call me 'an old boiler' as long as I received the attention I needed. It appears a very
REGARDING 'Don't Call Me Mate' (LET, July 24), I have never been so disgusted that anyone should take offence at being addressed as such by ambulance staff. I am in hospital now and must have spent over two years there in the last seven or eight and had
THE new acting chief executive at Rossendale Council -- branded the country's worst authority -- today vowed: Give me six months and I'll turn it around. Troubleshooter James Gravenor has accepted the temporary position and believes he is the man to improve
KEITH Gillespie's first half dismissal contributed to Blackburn Rovers 4-1 defeat by 1FC Nuremberg at Weismain. Ciccio Grabbi struck a late consolation goal from the penalty spot but the nature of the game was dictated by the early sending off. The loss
DWIGHT Yorke's Blackburn Rovers debut ended in defeat as ten-man Rovers lost 4-1 against Nuremberg in Weismain last night. The controversial dismissal of Keith Gillespie in the 28th minute left Graeme Souness with no option but to alter the shape of his
A YOUNG mum caught out over the limit had lost her job just days before, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how Paula Williams, 27, smashed into a lamp post after a night out -- but was glad it was not a person . Williams, of Alder Hill Street
PAMELA Gribben found a six-inch caterpillar in her neighbour's garden. Pamela, of The Close, Rising Bridge, handed the elephant hawk moth caterpillar to the care of a butterfly expert.
CLARETS fans are being encouraged to buy tickets for Wednesday night's clash with Bolton Wanderers ahead of the game. Buying early will help prevent long queues on the day of the match. Tickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions in all
THE haves will take on the have nots at Turf Moor tonight as the stark reality of football in 2002 is perfectly illustrated. In football terms Burnley, seventh in the first division, finished just 11 places below Bolton, 16th in the Premiership, but in
WASN'T that a heart-warming tale - and picture - of Cindy, the Jack Russell terrier from Oswaldtwistle who has lived to the age of 24 and whose long life is put down to her drinking four cups of tea a day? She's the same as being 168 in human terms and
THERE has been no shortage of action in this year's Goldline Trophy and the drama continued last night as Radcliffe Amateurs beat Ashton Athletic 5-3. A Gary Andrews breakaway goal followed by a Mark Westhead brace saw the hosts race into a 3-0 lead that
BURNLEY face their biggest test of their pre-season tonight when Premiership Bolton Wanderers visit Turf Moor. The Clarets will face World Cup stars Jay Jay Okocha and Youri Djorkaeff as Wanderers continue their build-up to another top flight campaign
DWIGHT Yorke's Blackburn Rovers debut ended in defeat as ten-man Rovers lost 4-1 against Nuremberg in Weismain last night. The controversial dismissal of Keith Gillespie in the 28th minute left Graeme Souness with no option but to alter the shape of his
WEST BROMWICH ALBION today declared they were on the verge of signing Preston skipper Sean Gregan. The newly-promoted premiership outfit reckon they have agreed a £2million deal for Gregan, who played the first half of Preston's pre-season friendly against
CUSTOMERS are snubbing a social club which plans to sell its bowling green to a property developer. Mr Wright Shaw, secretary of Hollins Grove Liberal Club, Darwen, today made a plea for people to return, and said: "It is bad enough as it is without this
THE Queen's Golden Jubilee may have been celebrated across the UK two months ago -- but people in Rossendale have only just been given money to mark the event. Although an application for funding was made in time, there was a signature missing on the
A NEW man has been appointed as interim chief executive officer at Rossendale Council -- the authority branded the worst in the country. And today, James Gravenor urged residents to contact him with their comments, suggestions or opinions on the council
THE new acting chief executive at Rossendale Council -- branded the country's worst authority -- today vowed: Give me six months and I'll turn it around. Troubleshooter James Gravenor has accepted the temporary position and believes he is the man to improve
CARING gran Carole Holden has returned to East Lancashire after a heartbreak holiday to Sunshine. Cleaner Carole spent a week's hard-earned break, working with abandoned children in Egypt. "I went as a volunteer and it was very rewarding, but sad, too
THE FIRST platinum Magic Eye certificate was presented to Queen Park Hospital's League of Friends. The certificate marks a donation of £3,000 from the league members who have raised funds by selling light refreshments at the hospital. Accepting the cheque
ROCKET Ronnie Baxter ensured there was no slip-up to 'Top Banana' Mark Holden to book his place in the second round of the PDC Stan James World Matchplay with a convincing 10 -1 victory. The in-form Baxter, who is from Baxenden, reached the Final of the
ACCRINGTON Stanley face their third friendly in a week when they take on Blackpool tonight at the Crown Ground. The Reds have so far tackled a Blackburn Rovers XI, drawing 4-4 on Saturday, and they beat a Burnley XI 2-0 on Monday night. They face Third
HELEN Vincent boosted England's medal tally by celebrating a bronze medal in the women's 50-metre rifle prone pairs at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley yesterday. The Oswaldtwistle markswoman had been tipped to collect a medal by her husband and
KERRY GILLIBRAND achieved her double aim last night - to reach the 1500m final and to wave with two hands at the camera! The 25-year-old Baxenden athlete had promised her old coach at Hyndburn AC Paul Beech that she would use both hands to acknowledge
EARLY in the breeding season I could see that the mute swans in East Lancashire were having a bumper year. I rather fear that the floods which decimated Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen and caused the collapse of the steam railway track near Rawtenstall may
IF you want a splendid view of Pendle then a stroll around the two reservoirs at Black Moss will want a lot of beating. On a lovely summer morning I left the car park at Barley and by the time I reached Black Moss my list of plants sighted had reached
THE Bolton Intermediate Inter League team beat Bury 138-127 despite trailing by 14 runs after the first innings. Needing 76 runs for victory, Gayle Nicholson, 26, and Louise Smethurst, 15, saw them home. Darcy Lever A held the Charity Shield by beating
IN a county like ours which has scores of dialects and accents, surely, such terms as 'Mate,' 'love' and 'pal' should not cause offence to anyone, especially to someone who has real need of the ambulance service. I know that if I was able I would willingly
THE county council's deferment of the decision on the future of residential homes for the elderly means that people who live in them are being left in limbo even longer. Two county councillors have scrutinised the plans for Hyndburn and their report makes
I COULD not believe my eyes when I read the article headlined 'Don't Call Me Mate' (LET, July 24). What kind of sad person would lodge an official complaint to the ambulance authorities over being called 'mate' -- other than Victor Meldrew of 'One Foot
A HEAVILY-pregnant actress is hoping the only thing she delivers on stage is a belly-full of laughs when she competes for a major UK comedy prize. Samantha Seager, who is originally from Atherton, has beaten more than 300 hopefuls across the country to
A MAN punched and kicked his wife when he found out she was having an affair, a court heard. Robert Walsh, aged 48, of Church Meadow, Unsworth, Bury, also threw ornaments around the house and went to her place of work in Manchester and shouted and screamed
FLOOD-HIT residents today demanded action after storms caused more damage to homes and businesses in East Lancashire. Experts warned bad weather was expected to continue for the next 48 hours, hampering mopping up operations. Two and a half inches of
LEIGH Centurions' hot prospect Liam Bretherton is set for a lengthy lay-off from rugby league after the damage to his wrist was revealed to be worse than originally thought. Head coach Paul Terzis has admitted that Bretherton's season was definitely over
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners today issued a warning over plans to convert a former tip into a family park. Members of Friends of the Earth are concerned that BSE-infected cattle carcasses were among the contents dumped at Rowley Tip, Burnley, over years
FEATHERED friends who endured a sticky moment when an oil slick covered a beauty spot have been reunited after a clean-up operation. More than 20 birds were affected by the spill at a pond at Mill Hill Farm, Mill Hill Lane, Hapton, more than a week ago
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike today issued the Government with a housing ultimatum and said: "You've got 12 months." Mr Pike has told the Government it has a year to make a decision on how to tackle the problems of derelict or empty properties in the region as
CASH-strapped Shakers were given a much-needed injection of money when the visit of Manchester City attracted almost 8,000 to Gigg Lane. Shakers' wishes for a massive crowd which would free up some funds for beleagured boss Andy Preece were answered in
THE achievements of some of the area's best young people will be celebrated at the annual Pendle Training Awards Evening on Thursday, August 8. Trophies will be presented at the Fence Gate Inn, covering a wide range of subject areas from engineering to
THE Skipton Building Society in Barnoldswick and Earby has a new branch manager. Sarah Mann will join staff in offices at Albion House, Church Street, and 52, Victoria Road, following eight years in financial services. Sarah, who lives in Burnley with
POLICE have appealed for information about a 14-year-old girl who has been missing from home for eight days. Samantha Ellerton, of Collingwood Street, Colne, was last seen by her mother at 5pm on Tuesday, July 23. Police said she left home following an
BRAVE young cancer sufferer Lauren Richmond will celebrate the news she is officially in remission by tackling a 13-mile charity bike ride. The seven-year-old of Taylor Street, Barnoldswick, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia three years
A MOTHER and teenage daughter "played catch" with a hand grenade before they realised the danger. Jacky Vose, of Buttermere Drive, Blackburn, was clearing a house in Bury when she tossed the grenade to Anita, 13.
A CEMETERY controversially sold off by the NHS is to reopen as an alternative burial site -- including funerals without coffins and for people and pets. One punter has already asked if he can be buried with his horse. The sale of the former Calderstones
BURNLEY face their biggest test of their pre-season tonight when Premiership Bolton Wanderers visit Turf Moor. The Clarets will face World Cup stars Jay Jay Okocha and Youri Djorkaeff as Wanderers continue their build-up to another top flight campaign
GLAZEBURY Cricket Club is planning to hit the village for six at Sunday's annual fun day. The event starts at 1pm at the Chat Moss Hotel, off Warrington Road, Glazebury. The club, which now runs two senior and three junior teams, is hoping to raise more
SO, the deed is done. With just a tweak of Lancashire County Council's original plans to shut 35 of its 48 homes for the elderly - just three have been reprieved - the rubber stamp is set to come down on the closures, virtually as was intended at the
TONIGHT's friendly clash against Premiership new-boys Manchester City could make or break Bury's season. The Gigg Lane club are hoping for a massive crowd which would free up some funds for beleagured boss Andy Preece. The Bury manager is desperate to
FORMER schoolpals are wanted for a 20th anniversary reunion. Ex-pupils who left Darwen Vale High in 1980 or 1982, depending on whether they stayed on at sixth form, are invited to the bash at Darwen Cricket Club on August 31. Tickets are £5 with any profits
A COUNCILLOR hopes to set up a partnership with the police and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency after he received eight complaints about untaxed cars in his ward. Coun Dave Smith said the majority of the vehicles were around Hindle Street, Queen Street
A CHAMPION collie worth £10,000 has gone missing from her Darwen home after bolting during thunder storms. Holly, a three-year-old black collie, ran from her home in Sudell Road when she heard the claps of thunder. She was due to take part in next year's
AN engineer's report into the damaged bridge on the East Lancashire Railway is expected tomorrow. The flash floods of six weeks ago felled a tree growing next to the River Irwell which then caused a current to remove the foundations of Lower Ashenbottom
VANDAL-plagued residents are calling for a footbridge to be closed off in a bid to keep the troublemakers away. Householders living in the Selborne Street area of Blackburn have sent a petition to councillors in a bid to get the bridge, which runs over
THE owner of a pet dog had to rescue it after it became stuck in wet tar. Alan Bannister had to pull his terrier from the bitumen and claimed there were no warning signs about the freshly-laid substance along the Arran Leisure Trail, Shadsworth, Blackburn
FLOOD-HIT residents today demanded action after storms caused more damage to homes and businesses in East Lancashire. Experts warned bad weather was expected to continue for the next 48 hours, hampering mopping up operations. Two and a half inches of
BLACKBURN'S shooting specialist Ian Peel needs to pull out all the stops this morning if he was to gain a place in the final eight of the Men's Trap Singles at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley. The 44-year-old, who picked up a silver medal at the
READERS have once again given top marks to the staff who work in the borough's libraries. More than 2,000 residents took part in the council's annual survey, and had little but praise for the service. A big 99.1 per cent of visitors said staff were "good
A ONE-legged lawn bowler has been disqualified from his country's Commonwealth Games team after admitting sexually harassing a woman volunteer on the event's staff. New Zealander John Davies, aged 60, who has a prosthetic limb, was ordered to return home
