EDUCATING Rita, the tale of the tough cookie from Liverpool who wants to better her life, will be showing soon as part of C'est Tous Shakespeare Theatre Company's autumn season. The play, written by Willy Russell, is known by many from the comedy film
SO great is public concern over the issue that it was always clear that Labour-run Lancashire County Council's decision a week ago to shut 32 of its care homes for the elderly would be far from the end of the matter. But with the county having brushed
LIGHT up a Life campaign offers a chance to mark the life of loved ones this Christmas while raising cash for the terminally ill. This popular fund-raising event for the East Lancashire Hospice is running for the third time this year. Last year £5,000
HERBIE was brought in to Manchester Dogs' Home after being found wandering in the Chadderton area by the Oldham Dog Warden. He is a large cross-Alsatian, black and tan, and approximately three years old. Herbie is a friendly dog who gets on well with
WE need a pedestrian crossing near the Post Office in Todmorden Road in Burnley. It is very dangerous to cross at the traffic lights near the Wellington pub. Having a school crossing warden is okay, but what about other hours? A lot of speeding goes on
BERTIE was admitted to the Manchester Dogs' Home in May after being found wandering in the Oldham area. A member of the public who took him to Oldham police station. He is a medium-sized, black and tan male dog. Bertie is a young dog around two years
REGARDING your report (LET, September 30), just what is Blackburn coming to, when a youth can stab another on public transport ad the police do not charge him? I thought it was illegal to carry knives, let alone stab someone. Does this mean I can now
MANCHESTER Dogs Home is looking for a kind home for Rocky one of its long-stay residents. He was admitted to the Home on the May 5 and had been abandoned outside the Dogs' Home gates. Rocky is approximately two years old. He is medium-sized and tan and
REGARDING the Blackburn revamp scheme (LET, September 11) may I suggest that any money available should be spent on cycle lanes and other environmental projects? We need more trees, clean pavements and help and encouragement for owners and tenants to
I USE taxis occasionally -- always the same firm if I book it myself. But on Sunday, September 8, because my friend couldn't get my regular one, I had to come home with someone else. From Mill Hill to St Alban's Court, Blackburn, the driver was using
MANCHESTER Dogs' Home is looking for a special person to adopt "Benny", a medium-sized black and tan male dog. He was admitted to the home on the May 3 and so qualifies as one of our long-stay residents. Benny was found wandering in the Oldham area by
A WHILE ago I was called for routine mammogram screening. At the time, I thought this to be a good idea. Now, I know I was wrong. I was told by the radiographer what was involved, but what I wasn't prepared for was how painful the procedure would be.
A GRANDMOTHER today paid a personal tribute to the heroes who risked their lives to save her after her home began to collapse around her. Pensioner Joan Nancarrow, 70, was rescued from her bed after a gas explosion in the house next door, in Burns Street
A TWO goal blast from CSKA has brought them back into the game against Rovers. Two goals in five minutes has given a glimmer of hope to the Bulgarians, despite a two goal blast early in the second half by Rovers. Egil Ostenstad swept home from a few yards
IT wasn't quite on a par with Beatlemania but Blackburn Rovers' arrival in Sofia certainly created a stir among the locals ahead of tonight's UEFA Cup clash with CSKA. A throbbing mass of Bulgarians waving English and Irish flags jockeyed for the best
EWOOD chief Graeme Souness intends to make history tonight by becoming the first manager ever to lead Rovers into the second round of the UEFA Cup. European football has become something of a graveyard for Souness's predecessors with Kenny Dalglish, Roy
THE public must know how their Council Tax is being wasted. At Regent Park a few years ago, the public toilet block and shelters were knocked down. Two changing rooms and a disabled toilet were built on the end of the caf. The changing rooms were supposed
I AGREE with the writer who talks about the destruction of the green belt that is going on all around Lancaster. There is no need for half the houses that are being built on green field sites, particularly as these houses are invariably large and spacious
THE Countryside Alliance mass London demonstration in their 'March for Liberty and Livelihood' suffered the inevitable criticism savoured by that section of the marchers assiduously intent upon making their point relative to the conservation of ' blood-sports
A GROUP of former Preston College students have braved clanging metal and burning flames to take part in the Robotwars television show. The four who make up 'Team Colossus' designed and built their own robot and battled through a tough application process
PENSIONER Len Griffiths is facing-up to losing his home following a decision by the county council to axe 32 care homes across Lancashire. The 81-year-old is a resident at New Manor care home, Liverpool Road, Longton, where he has lived happily for more
TELEPHONE callers to Lancashire Police will soon have press-button options to contend with -- similar to those used in call centre queues. The changes, for all non-emergency calls, will be made to help people get through to a police operator who has knowledge
ANY last ditch attempts to resurrect the former Leyland Festival were quashed this week after organisers put the 'For Sale' sign on all the equipment from the event. From the 'royal' thrones to the sizzling ox-roast spit, members of the festival committee
LAW student Janet Murgatroyd was murdered on her way home from an evening out and her battered body found floating in the River Ribble, Preston, a court heard yesterday (Wednesday, October 2). Three years later Andrew Greenwood was charged with murdering
THE headmaster of a school in Burnley praised his pupils at an annual prize giving evening. In the speech about St Theodore's RC High School, the school's headmaster Mr John Tat lauded all his pupils saying most of whom gained very good or excellent GCSE
PUPILS at Ivy Bank High School, Burnley, have a driving ambition. The school in Kiddrow Lane is teaching year 10 and 11 pupils the finer points of road awareness and moped driving. Learners can take the school's three mopeds for a spin in the school grounds
BURNLEY council has accused the government of failing to tackle the issue of homelessness. New guidelines issued earlier this year ignore the part housing benefit rules play in making local people homeless -- according to a council report. The government's
A LEADING figure for pressure group Amnesty International told a court that Asians in Burnley were 'a community under siege' during last summer's riots. Asad Rehman, born and brought up in the town, now works for the human rights charity in East London
BURNLEY taxpayers are facing a bill of up to £1.9million to improve disabled access at public toilets in the borough. Disability campaigners today welcomed the news that all 38 public conveniences could be upgraded and said: "The work will have to be
THE draw for the Worthington Cup third round will be between 2 and 2.30pm on Sky's popular Saturday afternoon results programme.
IF ever a performance was encapsulated in a single goal, it was this one writes Chris Hall The passion and commitment with which Colin Woodthorpe launched himself into the unchartered waters of Wanderers' penalty area to force home Jon Newby's 49th-minute
SAM Allardyce apologised to Wanderers' fans today, accepting full responsibility for last night's Worthington Cup derby shaker writes Gordon Sharrock of the Bolton Evening News "I pick the team and it's my fault," the manager said after seeing his side
WANDERERS 0 BURY 1 WANDERERS 3-5-2 KEVIN POOLE ... 7 Two excellent early saves from Dunfield shots. DANNY LIVESEY ... 7 The youngster looked steady in his first senior start. DAVID HOLDSWORTH ... 7 Made his experience count; working hard for a contract
NEARLY half of the licensed premises targeted by police in Pendle this week were found to be selling alcohol to under-age people. Eighteen licensed premises were visited during the police operationand eight were found to be sellng to under-age drinkers
A DRUG addict who went missing when he was due to face sentence for causing trouble on an aeroplane has finally turned up -- two years on. John Handley, 52, had threatened a steward who had challenged him about smoking on the flight from Goa, India, and
PRESTON Hockey Club received a boost ahead of the new season after Richard Sullivan announced he should be fit later this month after a knee injury. The news follows pre-season defeats against Ben Rhydding (4-3) and Wigan (2-0) over the weekend.
HAVING taken Darlington Mowden Park to the wire last week in the North East, Hoppers were nowhere near as effective in this league encounter at Lightfoot Green. They made a bright start with Paul Bailey, Gary Monaghan and Oliver Viney prominent, but the
THE on-going debate about whether to allow permission for a glazed porch and full length windows at the 18th century Mount Lane cottage in Lane Top, Trawden, will continue next week. The application for listed building consent was deferred at the last
PAUL Carrack, the voice behind worldwide hits by Ace, Squeeze and Mike and The Mechanics is to perform at the Preston Guild Hall. Tickets are £13.50 to £17.50. For information call 01772 258858.
LEGENDARY American folk singer Bob Cheevers is set to appear at the Worden Arts Centre, Leyland, on Friday, May 17. The singer has just released his latest album, The Stories I Write, which stayed in the American chart for 30 weeks. Tickets are £8 from
JULIE Brandwood 35, of Boxwood Street, Blackburn, won Citroen car in a Lancashire Evening Telegraph and Red Rose Gold Breakfast Gamble competition.
TEARS were shed at a farewell party for 14 children from Belarus. The youngsters stayed with families in Great Harwood in a trip organised by Hyndburn's Friends of Chernobyl's Children.
THE wait is over, Preston's first jazz festival has finally arrived. This week the streets will be bustling with music fans from far and wide, visiting venues across the city to hear their favourite music. And they won't be disappointed -- some of the
EAST Lancashire MP Greg Pope flies out to the United States a week tomorrow to meet top United Nations and Washington officials over the war on terrorism and the possibility of military action against Iraq. The Hyndburn Labour back bencher will be on
A MAN has been killed in a house fire which police believe was caused by a discarded cigarette. Zahid Mohammed, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene after being discovered by firefighters at about 8.50pm last night. Emergency services were called to Belfield
LABOUR retained its hold on Leigh Central ward with Myra Whiteside victorious in last Thursday's by-election for a seat on Wigan Council. The vacancy, which arose because of the retirement of Kath Thomas, was also contested by the Conservative and Community
RESIDENTS protesting against traffic calming measures on a busy road have been told to listen to the experts. The planned introduction of two mini roundabouts at the junctions of Harvey Street and Moscow Mill Street on Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, are causing
A MIDWIFE has revealed the recipe behind becoming successful in the profession -- be a man! Simon Bibby, of Accrington, has been named a top midwife in a contest after being nominated by a woman. The former Airtours holiday rep was delighted and saw the
AS Frank Sinatra's I Did It My Way blasted out from the church, mourners smiled in the knowledge that life-time trucker Ian Campbell had definitely done it his way. Ian, who lost his eight-month battle with cancer last Sunday week, aged 55, had always
THE father of a burglary victim grabbed an intruder who was trying to escape through a window at his son's home. Adrian Byrne tried to escape through a kitchen window but was pulled back inside by his ponytail and detained after a struggle. Byrne, aged
BUSWAY objectors have aired their views as the public inquiry into the proposed Leigh-Manchester dedicated bus route nears its conclusion. At the Tyldesley Top Chapel inquiry on Tuesday Mike Norris, owner of Frank's Cafe in Tyldesley town centre, focused
ST ANNES hoteliers could come under more pressure to be part of a quality inspection scheme over the next 18 months. A meeting between hoteliers and Fylde Council this week tackled the issue of hotel standards and agreed that efforts should be made to
YOUNGSTERS at Oakhill College, Whalley, donned their sports gear for the day and raised £200 for charity. They took part in Strip 4 Shelter, a national fundraising day organised by Shelter, the national charity that campaigns for the homeless. Pupils
A MAN called police after a child rode his pedal cycle off the pavement and crashed into his car. But the officer, who answered the Saturday afternoon call, smelled alcohol on Stephen Bailey's breath and he failed a breathalyser test. Bailey, 23, of Littlemoor
DISABLED countryside enthusiasts can now enjoy the facilities at a popular wood and picnic site in the Ribble Valley. Saturday sees the official opening of a new Access For All trail at the Spring Wood Picnic Site near Whalley. The official opening will
WEB users should be on the alert for a particularly smart computer virus that could steal passwords and credit card numbers. The virus, known as Bugbear, arrives via e-mail with no specific subject line or text -- although it may be based on existing
IF you've ever wondered what it feels like to be sat in a space shuttle as it takes off then check out the NASA web site. The site (spaceflight.nasa.gov/) will be relaying a video from a digital camera strapped to the fuel tank of the shuttle as it takes
THE Scorpions were without six players from the team that defeated Haydock the week before. The disruption was evident as Spring View went 8-0 ahead with two converted tries. The Scorpions hit back when good interpassing near their opponents line ended
SIR, RECENTLY I drove past a traffic accident so severe it required the attendance of two fire engines, an ambulance and, of course, the police. It happened on Holden Road, Leigh, at the point of one of the many road obstructions the council has installed
SIR, I WONDER if readers can help me with my hobby, which is collecting brass embossed colliery lamp checks -- brass disc tokens or tallies with colliery name and miner's number. I am trying very hard to obtain some lamp checks from the many collieries
SIR, News recently came to my knowledge of a pollution incident on Pennington Brook. During a flash flood the stretch between Bonnywell Road and Landside became polluted, apparently affecting a few hundred fish including chub, roach and bream. It seems
"OH this year we're off to sunny Spain"... goes the song. And Derek Hoyle and partner Sue Berry have done just that, abandoning their life in leafy Lytham to set off on a brand new adventure and organise antique markets in sunny Majorca. Derek is no stranger
Spent an hour and a half greeting party goers at the door of a Regents Park W1 house along with none other than the Queen. However, this queen was in the form of Jeannette Charles, a long-established lookalike of 30 years. Another two hours "mixing and
Here we go again! has it been the calm before the storm? As the new football season begins and Sven is seen out and about my phone begins to ring more often. Spent a beautiful day at London Weekend Television on Thursday, filming for a documentary. The
KEVIN Ball has played in an FA Cup Final, led teams to promotion and played in over 600 professional games. Now he is considering a new challenge - helping Accrington Stanley's drive for the Conference. "I am seriously considering the offer and I have
THE Clarets' Worthington Cup hero Marlon Beresford will face former club Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday and then look to tie up a new deal with Burnley. And having been brought back to Turf Moor on a one month deal by manager Stan Ternent he admitted
Set in an old coaching house in a remote English Village, Cat's Cradle concerns an almost forgotten kidnapping and perhaps murder, which was never resolved. A conspiracy of silence from the local townspeople and a past which is shrouded in mystery adds
A REGULAR new train service direct from Blackpool to Birmingham gave Virgin Trains something to shout about, so they called in Blackpool Town Crier Barry McQueen. He was there to help give a send off to Virgin Trains chief executive Chris Green who was
rBUDDING young actors will have the opportunity to pick the brains of Where The Heart Is star Will Travis when he begins running his own acting school this weekend. r Since leaving his six-year role as Dick Lamdard in the ITV series, Leigh-born Will has
I WENT to see an act which is attracting a lot of record company interest at the moment and there's certainly a buzz around them. They're an outfit from Leigh called The Randoms. Songwriter Tim has worked for the management team who handled Sweet Female
OFFENDERS who don't pay up on time are being targeted in a clampdown by the Lancashire Magistrates Courts Service. The service has been awarded £285,000 by the Lord Chancellor's Department to help increase the collection rates on fines, compensation orders
PUPILS climbed aboard a ' walking bus' on their way to school last week. The children from Ellel St John's Primary School in Galgate were inspired to let their feet do the talking by a reception teacher who has just returned from teaching at a rural South
LANCASTER'S popular Musican's Co-op is quids in thanks to a hugely successful weekend musical festival. The fundraising weekender organised by Angelica saw local bands join forces to put on a showcase of musical talent that raised more than £ 1,100. "
A PUBLIC meeting organised by local residents will discuss how the community can influence future development plans for Lancaster's canal corridor on October 10. The meeting, called 'Planning for Real,' will be held at the Gregson Centre at 7.30pm and
LANCASTER'S mayor shall go to the ball next year - in a diesel Skoda! Following a long-running row over whether the council should spend thousands to replace the mayor's limousine, a local dealership has stepped in to offer a new car for free. Lancaster
LANCASTER climbed into the top half of the table after debutante winger Steven Miller rocked lowly Altrincham with a superb volley from over 25 yards out. After their heartache of an FA Cup exit at the hands of Blyth Spartans, the Blues were desperate
ATHERTON CC stage their annual junior presentation night in the clubhouse on Wednesday, October 9, starting at 7.30pm. It is anticipated that Lancashire star Kyle Hogg will make the presentations.
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Road Runners recently competed in the NW Counties Road Relay Championships for the first time. The team of Shaun Moran (23:09), Mike Entwistle (23:21), Mark Riches (24:30) and Craig Bradbury (26:35) each ran a four mile leg to finish
Leigh Miners Rangers 49 Skirlaugh 12 MINERS Rangers put their early season inconsistency behind them to claim their first home win of the campaign. The Miners were happy to see the return of BARLA U21 internationals Tommy Goulding and Richard Varkulis
Woolston Rovers 18 Leigh East 22 LEIGH East failed to make much impression in Saturday's National Conference Premier Division game at Woolston but still managed to clinch the two points that takes them to second place in the table. Michael Whiteside had
Gritty realism and raw emotion are linked fluently together by ITV's This Is My Moment winner Adam Watkiss' haunting narration. A superbly unique piece of theatre that will stay with me forever. Willy Russell's Blood Brothers runs at Manchester's Opera
KEVIN Ball has played in an FA Cup Final, led teams to promotion and played in over 600 professional games. Now he is considering a new challenge - helping Accrington Stanley's drive for the Conference. "I am seriously considering the offer and I have
MURDER victim Charlotte Flanagan saved the life of the man who was later to stab her to death, a court heard. The 22-year-old, described as a girl with a heart of gold by her mother, persuaded Gareth Horton not to commit suicide when he lay down on a
A CONKER crazy championships is being held in Waterfoot this weekend. The challenge will take place at the Jolly Sailor Pub on Sunday, October 6 starting at 4pm. Proceeds from a raffle and contestants entrance fees will go to The Lancashire Evening Telegraph
FOUR of the five Rossendale leisure facilities facing the axe are set to be closed by the beginning of next year, it has been revealed. Rossendale Museum, Rawtenstall, is the only facility to have some sort of future. The town's council are preparing
GRASMERE Street Health Centre was part of the world's biggest coffee morning and raised £260 for Macmillan Nurses. "I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped," said District Nurse Sandra Fairclough.
A FAMILY of seven had to be evacuated from their Abbey Lane home in Westleigh after a bedroom fire on Sunday night. The fire started at 7pm in a bedroom shared by two 14-year-old girls and is thought to have been caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette
WHELAN'S fish and chip restaurant in Lytham got a top recommendation on a plate, when TV chef Rick Stein walked in. The man noted for his mouthwatering seafood recipes wasn't noticed at the time, but Whelan's found out when the celebrity wrote a letter
THE SKYLINE at South Shore will soon be changing as Blackpool Pleasure Beach's new 118 room hotel is constructed. Named The Big Blue Hotel it will stand at the south end of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, adjacent to Ocean Boulevard, with the Pepsi Max Big
WHEN eight-year-old Declan Wright is happy only his mum can tell. For Declan suffers from frozen face syndrome, an illness so rare there are fewer than 200 known sufferers in the world. "I can tell by his eyes that he's smiling," says single mum Joanne
TRADING standards officers are urging people to have electric blankets checked as they suspect more than half the blankets in use are potentially lethal. Two safety-testing days have been organised by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's Trading Standards
IT proved to be a red letter day for Blackburn postal worker Clare Wearden when she bought an instant lottery ticket during her lunch hour. Clare, 22, works as a clerk at Furthergate Post Office -- the same place from which she purchased the ticket. And
PHONE callers to Lancashire Police will soon have press-button options to contend with, similar to those used in call centre queues. The changes, for non-emergency calls, will be made to help people get through to a police operator who has knowledge of
BREWERS Daniel Thwaites have recruited a Bavarian prince to help them finally grab a foothold in the money-spinning lager market. Kaltenberg lager, a new authentic German draught lager based on more than 700 years of royal tradition, will start to appear
COUNCIL employees today hit out after bosses announced 30 jobs could be axed from its direct services department. Blackburn with Darwen Council yesterday started consultation with staff and unions on redundancies in the department's building division,
PETS will be blessed by a vicar at the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary's open day on Sunday from noon, at Rochdale Road, Edenfield, Bury. All pets are welcome for Animal Blessings by the Rev J Archus from 2pm. The open day will also include a horse parade,
ANDY SAMUELS has won the trophy named in his father's honour for a fourth time at Burnley golf club. Samuels, the ELGA captain, won the gross prize of the Les Samuels Gold Medal after a round of 70 at Glen View. The competition is open only to monthly
MAY I appeal on myself and other partially-sighted and blind people, for something to be done about the mindless people who use footpaths for cycling, instead of on the roads. For one thing, it is still against the law to ride on our footpaths, but I
THE girls were looking forward to this game after last week's win against Hindley and Preston had more possession and played the better football in the first 15 minutes. Nicola Rawlinson saw two great shots fizz just the wrong side of the post. But Hopwood
THE father of a teenager, badly injured after crashing his scooter, is calling on parents to make sure their children's crash helmets are fitted properly. Daniel McMahon, of Halton Avenue, Leyland, fell off his scooter after hitting a car, but was injured
I'VE actually laughed out loud at a recent TV advert. Two Olympic divers completing magnificent plunges and followed by Britain's competitor just jumping backside first off the top board really tickled me.I didn't realise it is Bolton's now nationally
AS if there wasn't enough artwork on the roads. I was taken aback by some new signs which have appeared in Hindley Green. Not only are there sign posts marking a school patrol on poles by the road side, huge facsimiles of the parent leading a child in
THEY don't forgive or forget easily on Leigh market! Michael Barrymore, the nation's fallen favourite entertainer, hopes he may have a chance of making a comeback following his first interview after the inquest on the death of Stuart Lubbock in his swimming
THE sight of Geri Halliwell pictured in a micro mini was something to behold -- but the seven and a half inch long short skirts are now on sale in a Leigh fashion shop. A notice in the window of Nasty in Bradshawgate challenges girls to wear the Italian
SHOWS at the Winter Gardens, the Tower and more. Winter Gardens and Piers (01253 292029) Legends -- two different tribute shows featuring sound-alike Roy Orbison, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart and more. Venue: Central Pier every Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and
RADCLIFFE'S two high schools could be demolished and replaced with a new "state of the art" establishment. The plans for Coney Green and Radcliffe High are part of borough-wide proposals which could bring in £40 million to improve local schools. Governors
MANAGER Steve Waywell has told Leigh RMI chiefs that they need a sense of direction if they are to retain their place in the Nationwide Conference writes Martyn Hindley His side currently lie second from bottom after picking up just 10 points from 12
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Farmers Ball, Newton Village Hall, 8pm. Accrington Camera Club, Primetime Centre, Stourton Street, Rishton, 7.45pm. Auction. Darwen Library Players present "Where There's
PUPILS walked towards a healthier way of life when they ditched cars, buses and trains and opted for the old-fashioned way of getting to school -- on foot. The mass stroll was organised to mark Walk to School Day. And the youngsters, from St Thomas CE
A PUB chef hopes to sizzle his way to the top in the final round of a prestigious national competition. Terry Walker, 29, of the Malthouse Farm Pub in Whittle-Le Woods has won a place in the finals of the Chef & Brewer National Chef of the Year competition
AN ABANDONED pet found wandering in Burnley is in need of a new home. The black cross-breed is about six years old and has been castrated. Kathy Dewhurst of Glencoe Kennels, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, where the dog was taken, says he seems very
MANCHESTER Dogs' Home is looking for a kind home for Basil one of its long-stay residents. Basil was admitted to the Home on the May 26 from the Manchester area. He is approximately five years old. He is medium-sized and black and tan in colour. He is
THE decision to close 32 of Lancashire County Council's care homes (LET, September 27) is a typically arrogant act by a group of thoughtless, jumped-up, power-mad bureaucrats who see themselves as unaccountable. So much for democracy! I have an 86-year-old
URGENT talks are being held tomorrow at a closure-threatened clothing factory. Leigh MP Andy Burnham will meet with management and trade union representatives at Bentwood -- one of the town's major employers -- which has been earmarked for closure with
THE horse racing industry will never forget Atherton stable girl Rebecca Davies who was killed in a tragic riding accident, mourners at her funeral were told. The Rev Graham Locking, the National Chaplain to Horseracing, told the hundreds of mourners
WHAT a relief for everyone at Burnley, after 20 years we have got through to the third round of the Worthington Cup. Because of my slight strain I was like the rest of the fans, sitting on the edge of my seat, biting my fingernails and thanking Bezza
TOM Jackson has fond memories of The Falcons Dance Band which beat the best in Britain. The bass player with the band founded in 1942 from cadets of the 316 squadron of the Air Training Corps in Leigh, he has compiled a brief history of the Falcons which
MURDER victim Charlotte Flanagan saved the life of the man who was later to stab her to death, a court heard. The 22-year-old, described as a girl with a heart of gold by her mother, persuaded Gareth Horton not to commit suicide when he lay down on a
THE Bulldogs may be underdogs with the bookies - but not with the Centurions writes Mike Hulme "Looking at the recent results of both clubs, you've got to admit that they've done far better than us," admits Leigh coach Paul Terzis. But Leigh, and Terzis
IF Leigh Centurions win Sunday's play-off semi-final, just 3000 fans will be there to cheer them on in the Grand Final! writes Mike Hulme The Rugby Football League have this week told the competing finalists, Huddersfield and either Leigh or Batley, that
BLACKBURN made hard work of their UEFA Cup second leg after going 3-0 up CSKA blasted back with three goals, but Rovers go through on away goals. A three goal blast from CSKA Sofia had brought them back into the game, they needed another goal to go through
GRAEME Souness has promised to field his strongest possible side for tonight's second leg here in Sofia. That means Andy Cole and Damien Duff should start despite recently returning from hamstring and thigh injuries respectively. "Your worry with hamstrings
DAMIEN Duff insisted Rovers 'won't wilt' in the intimidating atmosphere of the Balgarsa Armia Stadium tonight as CSKA fans plan to give Graeme Souness's men a hostile reception. Rovers must score here in the Bulgarian capital to stand any chance of progressing
THE decision to close 32 care homes was met with opposition from local council leaders and Lancashire Care Homes Action Group. The action group has campaigned against the closures since they were first revealed in February this year. Now the group has
ST CATHERINE'S Hospice has launched its annual lottery with a couple of special guests. Preston North End's manager Craig Brown and goalkeeper Tepi Moilanen joined hospice bosses at the charity's kiosk in St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, on Monday
PRESTON police are promising to clean up used syringes and evidence of drugs misuse within 24 hours of it being reported. The commitment is part of RAD (Residents Against Drugs) which gives locals the chance to join in with the fight against drugs. RAD
TWO well-known Liberal Democrat councillors from Preston appeared in court on Wednesday (October 2) charged with detaining a child under the age of 16. Bill Chadwick and Alan Valentine, from Avenham, were both granted bail following a hearing at Preston
YOUNGSTERS from Burnley can get into disco fever with the return of the Thompson Centre's popular junior dance fest. The seven to 11 year old disco will run every Saturday night with special fancy dress theme nights being organised. A Halloween Monster
THREE East Lancashire councils have refused to back High Court action over the closure of county care homes, because of the cost to tax payers. Burnley, Chorley, Wyre and Ribble Valley councils are mounting a legal challenge to the decision to close 32
ST Leonard's School Harvest Service is being held tomorrow at 9.30am. There will be a Harvest Supper in St Leonard's at 7.30pm. A harvest Family Service will then be held in the church on Sunday, at 10.45am. A SPONSORED walk will be held on Sunday by
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike today welcomed a £500,000 scheme to rebuild Burnley's flagship Central station but said more needed to be done to overhaul the town's ailing public transport links. Mr Pike said radical improvements were also needed at Manchester
COLIN Woodthorpe is claiming the goal that gave Bury a stunning Worthington Cup triumph at the Reebok. Wanderers' French full-back Bernard Mendy was credited with an own goal for appearing to turn John Newby's cross into the net as he tried to prevent
SAM Allardyce apologised to Wanderers' fans today, accepting full responsibility for last night's Worthington Cup derby shaker writes Gordon Sharrock of the Bolton Evening News "I pick the team and it's my fault," the manager said after seeing his side
WANDERERS 0, BURY 1: IT is tempting to say they could not have cared less; who gives tuppence anyway for the Worthington Cup? writes Gordon Sharrock of the Bolton Evening News Small potatoes, nothing but a hindrance, a distraction from the serious business
RESIDENTS in deprived wards of Pendle will be encouraged to recycle their rubbish next week as part of a £96,000 government-funded scheme. More than 8,000 properties in Bradley, Walverden, Whitefield and Brierfield wards will be targeted in the scheme
PEOPLE in Nelson are being encouraged to have their say about ways of re-developing the former Grand Cinema site in the town centre. Consultants in urban design and planning were appointed by Pendle Council to bring forward designs to re-develop the site
A GRANDMOTHER today paid a personal tribute to the heroes who risked their lives to save her after her home began to collapse around her. Pensioner Joan Nancarrow, 70, was rescued from her bed after a gas explosion in the house next door, in Burns Street
I have just come back from London, literally sitting on my bum being driven around as people "spotted" me! Great excitement though, as the offices next door to the Haymarket theatre were on fire. Not that I wanted the theatre to be on fire but it brought
A MONEY-RAISING campaign has been launched to support Colne's popular, music, dance and drama festival. The Luther Greenwood Memorial Festival attracts singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts from across the region but increasing costs have left festival
THE Rotary Club of Preston has teamed up with six local schools to stage a spectacular charity prom night. Ashton High, All Hallows High, Bishop Rawstorne High, Corpus Christ High, Fulwood County High and Hutton Grammar school will be using the night
ONE of the country's leading operatic companies is visiting Preston next month. The English Touring Opera will be performing Verdi's famous La Traviata on Tuesday, May 21, and Mozart's Don Giovanni, on Wednesday, May 22, at the Charter Theatre in Lancaster
ACCRINGTON is to roll out the red carpet when the Princess Royal visits the town for the second time in two years. Princess Anne will come to Accrington later this month to officially open two new charity buildings before going to Preston for three further
NEW signs pointing motorists in the right direction for town centre parking in Great Harwood have been welcomed by police and traders. Six months ago police, local traders and a national supermarket chain joined forces in a bid to end traffic chaos. Queen
AN animal lover is warning pet owners to be on their guard after cruel gunmen aimed to kill his rescue cat, Sputnik. Magazine editor Mike Appleton discovered the year old tabby dragging his leg and thought he had been involved in a fight with another
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham will hold the following advice surgeries: Friday, October 4 (6-6.45pm) Atherton Town Hall (7.15-8) Golborne Day Centre; Saturday, October 5 (10-11) 10 Market Street, Leigh. Surgery dates COUNCILLORS serving on Wigan MBC will be holding
A NEW recycling centre has opened with community and environmental benefits. Following Monday's closure of the Amberswood site the new, under cover, household waste centre opened at Makerfield Way, Higher Ince to sift and segregate houshold waste. Since
A DRUGS swoop aimed at getting dealers off the streets has been hailed a success by Leigh's head of police after three suppliers were jailed for a total of 11 years. The trio were sentenced on Monday at Bolton Crown Court following a police crackdown
SEVEN years ago Lesley Wardle gave birth to a 12-week premature baby girl weighing less than a bag of sugar, now she is a dedicated volunteer fund-raiser for baby charity Tommy's. Lesley, of Townson Drive in Leigh, is lucky that Charlotte, who weighed
TEAMWORK was the order of the day for pupils of Oakhill College, Whalley, during a residential course in the Lake District. Year 11 pupils from the college took part in a two-day course at Borwick Hall entitled, Standing on Your Own Two Feet. Borwick
A HIGH school has launched a bid to raise £23,000 from local businesses to establish itself as a centre of excellence for science, maths and technology. But bosses at St Augustine's RC High School, Billington, said companies were slow in coming forward
IT was 20 years ago this week that a young IBM researcher taught the Internet how to smile. Scott Fahlman typed the now famous :-) in an online message and a whole new language was born. The "smiley face" has since become a staple of online communication
LANCASTER'S FA Cup dream lasted only 90 minutes on Saturday - denying the club much needed exposure and financial rewards. After making it to an unlucky first round defeat against Altrincham last time round, City certainly hoped the cup would provide
Carnforth Otters were victorious for the third successive year at Kendal Swimming Club's invitation 'President's Gala,' held at the Kendal Leisure Centre mid-September. Kendal invited four other clubs from Lancashire and Cumbria to take part, and all
MORECAMBE stay fifth in the Conference after a useful 1-1 draw at Barnet's Underhill stadium. The Shrimps remain in the promotion play-off places, but could have closed in on the leaders after being on top for most of the game. Morecambe now have two
IT might be eight years since it happened but even now the mere mention of the word 'Trelleborg' sends a shiver down my spine. Although I wasn't a member of the first team squad on that dreaded night in 1994, I still shared in the pain and embarrassment
A LEYLAND midwife who helped hundreds of babies into the world has made her last delivery. Rosemary Beardsworth, 51, has delivered babies for 27 years but is having to retire because of arthritis in her hands. Rosemary, of Sandy Lane, started nursing
A LEYLAND singer has suffered terrible injuries in a car accident, just days before she was set to star in the upcoming Preston Jazz Festival. Jenny Lee, 30, is afraid her injuries could stop her from performing alongside some of the biggest names in
CALLING all senior performers to take part in Wigan Council's new talent show, Senior Showtime. Anyone over the age of 55 is invited to demonstrate their skill at singing, music, comedy, magic or anything remotely entertaining. Four heats will take place
BLACKPOOL Council is reviewing its eight-year-old policy over sex shops. At present, two sex shops in Church Street and Lytham Road are granted licences to operate in the town centre area, but an application to open a third shop in Foxhall Square has
A SCHOOL with a top reputation for dealing with children with special needs got a boost to its facilities this week. Highfurlong School in Blackpool Old Road saw the opening of a toy library and a sensory garden funded by Blackpool Council, local fund
PLANS have been approved for new housing on an important site in Breck Road, Poulton. And development on another site in the area could also soon be in the pipeline. The site of the Mary MacArthur Home, which has been demolished, has been given permission
AN INTERNATIONAL child-porn probe has lead to three arrests, including some in Morecambe. Police executed three warrants on the Fylde Coast and locally early last Thursday morning. They follow an FBI investigation into illegal websites in the USA. Computer
A POLITICAL row has broken out following the County Council's decision to press ahead with its residential care home closure plans. The County's controlling Labour group has voted unanimously to pass the controversial plans despite protests from MPs,
A WOMAN is undergoing treatment after being bitten by a rabid bat. The unnamed conservationist from the Lancaster area was bitten on the hand after volunteering to take the animal into her care. Infectious disease specialists examined the woman and she
RESIDENTS worried about possible plans to turn a key area of the city centre into a retail park took their protests to the Town Hall. The demonstrators, many of whom were on bikes and skateboards, called on the council to resist plans by Chelverton to
EXTENSIVE resurfacing of Lancaster's pedestrianised city centre is to start soon. The scheme is due to commence in New Street before Christmas, moving to Market Street in the New Year. It will involve the removal of the flagged areas in the carriageways
An undercover female police officer has been used as a 'honeytrap' to ensnare a dangerous sex pest. The operation to capture the sex offender was set up on the cycle path between Collingham Park and Lancaster University's Bailrigg campus on Sunday morning
A STRONG first half performance laid the foundations for a 29-22 away victory for Leigh Miners 'A' over Haydock 'A'. Tries from Patterson, Flynn, Parker and Morris plus three conversions from Thompson gave the Miners a 22-10 half time lead. A well-taken
LEIGH Athletic had a thumping 6-1 away win over Accrington in the Lancashire Cup. Latics made a blistering start and were five goals to the good with a hat-trick from Neil Clayton and further strikes from Carl Sheppard and Neil Sumner. With the game sealed
LEIGH Centurions' Senior Academy made it third time lucky to destroy a spirited Dewsbury side 54-6 in the First Division Grand Final writes Dave Parkinson After defeats in successive Grand Finals by Hull KR and Featherstone, the Centurions Under 19s now
Teams for Saturday 5th October 1st XV Bentham, Harrison, Wilcock, Fletcher, Wynn, Fisher, Cunliffe, Newton, Young (c), Prescott, Hampson, Penn, Bate, Wood, Bullough, Hunt, Jones, Lee, Bridge, Sutton. Warrington at home. Meet at 1.30pm 2nd XV McKenna,
BLACKBURN made hard work of their UEFA Cup second leg after going 3-0 up CSKA blasted back with three goals, but Rovers go through on away goals. A three goal blast from CSKA Sofia had brought them back into the game, they needed another goal to go through
THOUSANDS of pounds could be raised for the Lancashire Evening Telegrqaph Magic Eye Appeal as all the fun of an antiques roadshow comes to Darwen. Staff at the Belgrave Antiques Centre, in Bolton Road, have persuaded contacts to donate hundreds of items
A 20-YEAR-OLD motorist drove along the hard shoulder of the M65 at a speed, estimated by a CID officer whom he undertook, at between 90 and 100mph. And a taxi driver, who had to slam on the brakes when Christopher Bentley swerved back on to the motorway
A WIDOWER has hit out at a clairvoyant medium who wrote to his wife prophesying love, luck, money and good fortune - two months after she died. Tom Berry, who received the eight-page letter yesterday, was left upset and angry by the correspondence. He
A cash sum and the use of the Festival Market has tempted the punks back to Morecambe, The Citizen can reveal. Negotiations between the city council and festival organisers, Holidays in the Sun, look certain to bring the popular festival back to the resort
THE inquest into the death if a pensioner found collapsed at her home in Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall, has been adjourned. Nora Holt, was found by a neighbour on September 29. A post mortem examination found the cause of death to be a head injury. Acting
POLICE are renewing their appeal for witnesses to an accident which left a cyclist with serious injuries. Colin Brighty, 24, of Moorland Crescent, Whitworth, was in collision with a Proton car driven by Jack Renshaw, 76, also of Moorland Crescent, on
A WORLD record drawing attempt is to be staged at Helmshore Textile Museums. On Saturday, October 19 the museum in Holcombe Road, Helmshore, will be taking part in the world attempt to have the largest ever number of people drawing at one time. This is
LEIGH Townswomen's Guild members celebrated their 53rd anniversary on Wednesday with a dinner at the Railway Road Conservative Club. Their next meeting begins at 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 8 in the Derby Room.
COMPUTER volunteers who want to learn IT skills and others who already have basic skills but wish to help others are needed for a free computer course at Higher Folds. The Learn Direct backed programme is based at the Community Centre in Stirling Close
PENSIONERS are reminded to guard against flu this year by booking their free jabs now. The third annual vaccination campaign was launched by the Department of Health on Tuesday as part of the International Day of Older Persons. The influenza jab is free
WIGAN'S Director of Education Bob Clark has opened the refurbished learning resource centre at St Mary's RC High School. The centre capacity was doubled in a refurbishment which cost over £75,000. Major structural alterations were made and the centre
FIREFIGHTERS saved the day after a Shitzu got its tail trapped in barbed wire. The long haired little dog had been playing in the garden of its Prestwich Street home in Atherton on Monday morning when its tail became trapped in a roll of old barbed wire
COLLEGE plans linked to proposals for a new sports complex in Leigh are being discussed with the Minister for Further Education, Ivan Lewis. Wigan Council Leader Peter Smith and MPs Andy Burnham, Ian McCartney and Neil Turner are scheduled to meet Mr
COMMUNITY leaders unveiled a special plaque to mark the 80th anniversary of the opening of Leigh's War Memorial Gardens. The town's centrepiece first opened in 1901 and a bandstand was built the following year. After the Great War the gardens were dedicated
A MOTORBIKE rider is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious crash in Tyldesley. The 19-year-old man, from Astley, was riding his Yamaha 125cc along Mort Lane towards Tyldesley when he collided with a Mercedes 1820 lorry driven by a 50-year-old
DARE-DEVIL Doris Thompson, chairman of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, was in a spin after trying out the theme park's newest white-knuckle ride. Mrs Thompson, 99, was said to have "put her foot down" and told her board of directors she would indeed be riding
IT WAS a case of Meacher on the beach-er as the government minister kept his promise to swim in Blackpool's waters. Michael Meacher, environment minister, took time out from the Labour conference to follow up his pledge to take to the sea off Blackpool
BLACKPOOL'S 10-year masterplan has been given a boost of almost £10 million. The resort has been named an Economic Development Zone to qualify for European funding after a successful bid by Blackpool Borough and the Blackpool Challenge Partnership. "This
FYLDE and Wyre councils are stepping up their battle to keep Lancashire County Council care homes open. They have joined other Lancashire district councils in seeking a judicial review of the county decision and the legal challenge is likely to go ahead
THORNTON residents filled the public gallery when campaigners gave their evidence objecting to the controversial plan to build 510 houses at Poolfoot Farm, Burn Naze. Howard Phillips, chairman of Thornton Action Group, told the Government inquiry that
A BLACKPOOL woman's friendship with Cherie Booth has provided a boost for the work of the mental health service in Lancashire. The Prime Minister's wife, in Blackpool for the Labour Conference, took time out to support a football competition in Stanley
BLACKPOOL Victoria Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) has been given thousands of pounds by a Royal Air Force rock band as a thank you for saving a little girl's life. Emily Cowell, now a healthy two-year-old, weighed just 21b 2oz when she was born
A PRESTON girl, who can only go for short periods without a life-saving oxygen cylinder, will be flying high on her 13th birthday. Little Emma Watt (pictured) suffers from a lung disease that leaves her breathless and unable to cope with even simple tasks
PROSPECTIVE pupils and their parents attended Pleckgate High School's open evening this week. After a welcome speech by the headteacher, Heather Jamieson, visitors toured the displays and activities organised by each subject department. On special display
NEARLY £600 worth of damage was caused to a taxi which stopped outside the Plane Tree pub in Little Harwood expecting to pick up a fare. Blackburn magistrates heard that instead Sean Paul McGurk ran out of the pub and apparently attacked the vehicle for
BLACKBURN Transport was given a formal warning after a public inquiry found 'holes' in its maintenance record. But the traffic commissioner for the north west re-assured passengers that they had nothing to be worried about. The company faced the inquiry
A COFFEE shop owner has warned a rival threatened with closure after opening without planning consent: "You're not making any friends." Jacqueline Hartley-Barnes claimed Ian Finch, of Puccino's, King William Street, Blackburn, should have to suffer the
A CONKER crazy championships is being held in Waterfoot this weekend. The challenge will take place at the Jolly Sailor Pub on Sunday, October 6 starting at 4pm. Proceeds from a raffle and contestants entrance fees will go to The Lancashire Evening Telegraph
THE husband of a pensioner who died owing more than £100,000 in medical bills is having to sell his items to pay off the bill. Peter Morley has already sold a car to help ease the debts incurred after wife Phoebe Morley was diagnosed and treated for cancer
LOCAL professionals who are just a little too young to join the senior circuit may get a tour of their own soon if two pilot events are a success. The PGA North Region have teamed up with Southport-based Golf Promotions to hold the 45+ Reunion competitions
LOUISE BLAHUTA would like the world to know that she did win the Lancashire Ladies Derby Challenge - despite what the Daily Telegraph said! Rising star Blahuta, a late starter in golf at the age of 36, beat former Lancashire player Ann Baines in the final
A BRILLIANT Simon Carden hat trick helped to secure a remarkable victory for the Reds against Burscough at the Crown Ground last night and increase their lead at the top of the UniBond Premier Division. With potential new signing Kevin Ball one of almost
CLAYTON-le-Moor Harriers' Veteran Mens Teams clinched gold and silver medals in the English Fell Championship on home ground last Saturday. The final round of the six race series was held at Thieveley Pike, Cliviger and was organised and marshalled by
PETER Ebdon heads to Preston in search of LG Cup glory this weekend hoping to achieve his ultimate goal - becoming the number one snooker player in the world. The 32-year-old took a giant step towards that target with his unforgettable last frame victory
ON Saturday near the Winter Gardens I counted 31 policemen -- eight standing together, two women police officers, two policemen on motor-cycles, four police cars -- with two policemen in each and a police helicopter flying overhead. Yet, on a normal Saturday
IT is little wonder we pay an excessive council tax in view of the incompetence of the local authority. Earlier this week a gang of workmen arrived and dug up a perfectly good stretch of pavement and replaced it with asphalt which, to say the least, looked
MANY cat owners love houseplants, but are you aware of the fact that some are poisonous to cats? Although cats instinctively won't eat what is not good for them, the enticement of green indoor plants may be too much for them to resist. Some of the more
FOR the second preliminary round of the Women's FA Cup, PNE Women travelled to Penrith, and after last week's win over Newsham, confidence was high. Shiva Omidvar-Tehrani got her first chance in the starting 11, and was out to impress. PNE started well
A LONE woman who says she suffered a frightening ordeal at the hands of unregulated car clampers in Blackpool has issued a warning to other motorists, and called for legislation to tackle the problem. To get her car back Karen Woolton had to pay £237.
SUNDAY Shows at the Grand, Opera House and North Pier. Blackpool Grand Theatre (01253 290190) Ken Dodd -- Britain's king of comedy. October 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets £9 to £15. Opera House (01253) 292029 Comedians -- Stan Boardman, Jim Bowen
A £500,000 two-storey community and sporting centre could be built at Bury's Hoyle Park. And a sports club has been established to spearhead the plan after being given self-management status by Bury Council. A two-year fund-raising campaign has been launched
Leigh RMI 2, Yeovil Town 4 by Martyn Hindley LEIGH Centurions' mascot Parky Pig made his round-ball debut at Hilton Park but it wasn't enough to prevent another defeat for RMI against professional opposition. Yeovil Town have never dropped a point against
