PORTS were put on alert today after two tractors worth £70,000 were stolen from from isolated premises in the Ribble Valley. The tractors were taken from plant hire firm FG Rowland Ltd, Flatts Farm, Rabbit Lane, Bashall Eaves, near Clitheroe. And today
A BUS company has introduced random breath tests for its own drivers after an employee was arrested for an alleged drink driving offence while on duty. The move by Stagecoach Ribble comes five months after the firm began testing new members of staff and
COUNCIL flats and houses for elderly people are to be improved because some are proving hard to let. Ribble Valley Council's housing committee agreed a scheme that will have some of its 600 homes for elderly people made more attractive. The plan will
A COUNCIL chief is recovering at home after being injured in a rock climbing accident. Mike Chambers, 41-year-old chief executive of Hyndburn Borough Council, suffered a minor fracture over his eye and bruised hands when a fixture anchoring safety rope
TODMORDEN High School's bid for technology college status has impressed Secretary of State for Education, David Blunkett. After meeting the headmaster, staff, Calderdale Education Committee members and teachers from local primary schools, Mr Blunkett
REGARDING Eric Leaver's recollections of the wartime Home Guard (LET, May 25 and June 1), before joining the RAF in 1940, I, too, was in 'Dad's Army' and, at 19, was a bit like Private Pike. But I don't know how many are aware that the Home Guard's original
TRADERS fear for the future of their small businesses after claiming that roadworks are turning shoppers away. One shopkeeper, Peter Howis, of Bookworm, in Bank Street, Rawtenstall, says he has been forced to cancel his holiday because the work has slashed
A MOTHER today claimed her first aid training saved her baby's life after he choked on an apple stalk in a jar of baby food. Seven-month old Jamie Bell, of Laurel Avenue, Darwen, was eating a Boots Spiced Apple dessert, when he started to choke. But his
MAY I thank all family, friends, medical and nursing colleagues and all ancillary staff at both the hospital and community trusts for their good wishes and the beautiful flowers, plants, cards and presents received on my recent retirement as a Macmillan
THE mother of Burnley-born Stuart Gaskell today told of how she felt cheated by the South Africa courts after the men accused of her son's murder were acquitted. Morne Bosch, Winston Blaauw and Quinton Marinus were cleared of the killing at a Cape Town
I HAVE called upon to help rescue three very young dogs from the stray home who were due to be put to sleep. I would like to hear from anyone in Blackburn/Hyndburn areas, who would be interested in forming a recue society which will give a last chance
CAN I say how delighted I was to learn that Mr Adam Hajee Patel was chosen, by Jack Straw, for the National Race Relations Forum. I have known Mr Patel for about 20 years. He has been a leading figure in the community and continues to play an active role
THIS week is National Diabetes Week. People will be shaking tins and organising fun events in an effort to raise awareness of the condition, and funds for the British Diabetic Association. As president of the BDA and someone who also has the condition
AMBITIOUS plans to turn Hyndburn into the festival capital of Lancashire could lead to an extra 45,000 visitors descending on the borough. The borough council has won a slice of European cash and plans to use it to put on 12 festivals over three years
STUNNED Alison Windle could only watch in panic as firefighters dismantled her brand-new car to free a puppy trapped in the engine. She had just parked the Ford Ka - bought only last week - at her place of work, Food Hygiene Systems in Accrington, when
ROY Hodgson today backed his three Scottish terriers to take a chunk out of World Cup top dogs Brazil. Colin Hendry and Kevin Gallacher were expected to line up against the world champions today, with Billy McKinlay due to secure a place on the bench.
A FORMER manager at the East Lancashire Railway is taking the volunteer-run company to an industrial tribunal. Brian Lythgoe, of Gorse Grove, Flax Moss, Helmshore, was the commercial development manager and finance director until last summer. He had worked
POLICE hunting armed robbers who stuck a wages delivery to a Darwen mill switched their search to Manchester. A Securicor guard was attacked as he delivered the weekly wages to Vernon-Carus in Grimshaw Street. He was badly shaken but escaped serious injury
AN UNKNOWN actress shot from understudy to star in top show Aspects Of Love after a sore throat changed everything! Accrington born Kate Marsden stepped into the spotlight at Manchester Opera House for the opening night of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical
GOVERNORS at a crisis-hit school are to take their fight to the Government over the decision to strip it of prestigious technology college status. The governing body at Mansfield High, Brierfield, decided to take its case to Education Secretary David
RECENTLY, I have read numerous cases where aggravated muggings have been carried out by Asian youths. As an Asian, this particularly annoys me. It is about time these individuals were given a thorough slapping, worthy of their attitudes. The long term
PETER Martin goes head to head with Andy Caddick at Old Trafford tomorrow in the battle for a Second Test call-up, writes ANDY WILSON. The two seamers were on the outer when England named their team for the opening Test against South Africa, leapfrogged
IT was more than informative to read in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph (June 3) the significant difference of mind, considered outlook and balanced analysis by journalists gainfully employed by this valued local paper. On the one hand, the leader column
LET us hope that the rest of the World Cup month is more entertaining than the ponderous pre-tournament pageant held in Paris last night. The giant figures representing the families of man had Scottish and Brazilian fans, gathered in the capital for today's
COVERAGE of the clash between a senior diplomat and members of the House of Commons foreign affairs select committee gave us one of the most fascinating pieces of television for years. We had a cameo of what goes on between elected representatives and
THE attack on animal research by the animal rights group, Uncaged (Letters, May 28), was with claims that have no basis in fact. Any public debate on this emotive issue should start with the facts. The claim that animal research "cannot be used to predict
BURNLEY have lined-up pre-season friendlies away to Halifax and Rochdale after kicking-off their preparations in the south-west. Stan Ternent will take his squad to a training camp at Exeter University where they will spend the best part of a week from
GORDON Cowans has left Burnley to return 'home' to Aston Villa. The Clarets' reserve team coach has been appointed to John Gregory's backroom staff at Villa Park where he started his career as an apprentice in the early 1970s. Cowans' departure represents
