Thursday, November 12, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 Railway Road. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; To 6.30pm: E Collins, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre, Audley
Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; T G Pendlebury
A COMMERCIAL radio news service was almost sold a dummy by hoaxers after it received a fax claiming Blackburn Rovers had signed England striker Teddy Sheringham. Detectives in Blackburn have launched an inquiry after the fax was sent to the sports desk
FIRE chiefs today hailed the success of a radical scheme to stop young arsonists from re-offending in East Lancashire -- before calling for it to replace police prosecutions. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service believes its programme to persuade children
A FORMER television repair man who left East Lancashire almost 25 years ago has been ordained as a hospital chaplain in South Africa. Brian Gerrard left his home in Guide, Blackburn, in 1974 with his wife Joan and seven-year-old daughter Samantha. But
ROY Hodgson has to wrestle with an unfamiliar selection problem for tomorrow's Premiership clash with Coventry City at Ewood - an expected surfeit of strikers! But the feast for the Blackburn Rovers boss, with Chris Sutton, Kevin Davies and Nathan Blake
THERE were no fireworks at King George's Hall last night but the second in this year's Blackburn Classics series certainly did not lack sparkle, writes VALERIE COWAN. The concert, conducted by Anthony Inglis, saw the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic perform
FIREWORK maniacs almost halted a Burnley match when they bombarded the pitch with explosives during a fourth division match at Scunthorpe. The referee threatened to abandon the match as air bombs and bangers were hurled at both goalkeepers thrown from
I WAS interested in the article about the chants of Blackburn Rovers (LET, October 30). One I remember best used to ring round the grounds, especially when the Rovers were leading -- 'Blackburn Rovers Are Magic!' There may have been some other words to
I HEARD that Blackpool Police are having a crackdown on people urinating in a public place. The situation, we were told, has reached unacceptable proportions and the shops and offices staff are complaining at this filthy use of their doorways. Even a
into unkown ICE HOCKEY: Blackburn Hawks step into the unknown on Saturday night for their toughest test of the ice hockey season so far. Hawks let fly against English Premier League table-toppers Invicta at the Arena (face off 6pm) with player-coach Bobby
In response to comments in Your Letters about Whiteacres Home for the Elderly in Burnley, I did put the case twice to the County Council to reverse the closure decision, but they did not agree with my views. I cannot give all the details of their case
REBEL councillor Eddie Fisk has withdrawn from the shadow board of the company earmarked to take control of the town's council houses -- and headed off a major Labour Party row. The Millennium mayor, who quit Labour after being suspended by the party
EAST Lancashire mod band The Itch are hoping to build on a successful performance at last weekend's National Scooter Rally in Yorkshire -- and may find themselves on a mod compilation album. Drummer Dave Benmore said: "We were approached at a rally by
A PENDLE high school is bidding to gain prestigious technology college status from the Government. West Craven High, Barnoldswick, is hoping its strong links with industry will boost its chances of getting the status and the extra cash that goes with
A KIDNEY transplant patient has revealed he has said a prayer every night for ten years for the family of the donor who saved his life. John Whittaker, 65, today called on others to carry donor cards as he thanked doctors who helped to transform his life
REBEL councillor Eddie Fisk has withdrawn from the shadow board of the company earmarked to take control of the town's council houses -- and headed off a major Labour Party row. The Millennium mayor, who quit Labour after being suspended by the party
Sunday, November 8, 1998 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: T G Pendlebury, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road; Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Dispensing Chemists, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen
Monday, November 9, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels Chemist, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street; To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; G Pendlebury, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road
Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy. 95 Accrington Road; T G Pendlebury, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road.
THE BURNLEY board is ready to hold talks with Ray Ingleby with an impending rights issue likely to figure high on the agenda. Ingleby, who has previously requested two seats on the board to reflect his major shareholding, has asked for a meeting with
FIREFIGHTERS across East Lancashire had to deal with hundreds of calls as people across the area celebrated Guy Fawkes night. But despite a busy night there were just two reported injuries in the area and no major incidents. At the height of the rush
JUST when you thought the Dion Dublin affair had been put to bed, Blackburn Rovers take on Coventry City at Ewood tomorrow and the reluctant striker's name will be on everyone's lips, writes PETER WHITE. And there might yet be one final twist in what
PETER Swan is ready to turn back the clock in a bid to fire Burnley to derby glory at Second Division high-fliers Preston North End tomorrow. Swan hopes to shake off an Achilles' tendon problem to return to the Clarets' line-up at Deepdale. And with Andy
PARTS of the £145 million M65 motorway link will be closed to traffic for three nights next week because the road surface is not up to scratch just 11 months after it opened to traffic. Joint contractors Alfred McAlpine and AMEC will carry out maintenance
Bonfire and Firework Display, Witton Country Park, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Hyndburn Rotaract Club Bonfire and Firework Display, Accrington Cricket Club, 7pm. NSPCC Christmas Fair, Unitarian Church, Rawtenstall, 11am. Christmas Fair, Accrington
THE Government has been told to launch a major campaign in schools to warn youngsters of the danger of Ecstasy and other drugs. Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has written to Education Secretary David Blunkett, in the wake of this shocking new report linking
PLANS to alter the design of a controversial housing development have been put on hold by councillors. Property tycoon Gerald Hitman wants to reduce the number of houses at his Brockhall Village from 400 to 345 and cut the amount of employment space from
Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: PASSION, 9pm to 3am Preston Guildhall: DAVID ESSEX Queen's Hotel, Eastgate, Accrington: THE ITCH, mods, 9pm Wharf at Eanam, Blackburn: STRAIGHT NO CHASER, jazzy sounds, 8pm Keystreet Music Bar, Clitheroe: PARALLEL LINES,
FIREFIGHTERS were kept busy as children playing with fireworks continued to cause problems on Charter Street, Accrington. Youngsters set fire to a warehouse full of waste paper after throwing in fireworks, and children also set fire to a steel merchants
I REFER to 'Guiders Had Enough' (LET October 24). I was born at Guide, my mother and family are still at Guide. There are all the new roads, roundabouts, brewery, houses etc. I think they've had enough. E HALLIWELL (Mrs), Cliffe Park, Great Harwood. Converted
AFTER reading (LET, October 24) how low someone has sunk in robbing a 98-year-old lady of her television, phone and other things, which doubtlessly she enjoyed, how reassuring it is that there are other people who can rise to the heights of Mr Dermot
EVERYONE has been so kind to me since I returned from my holiday to find my home burgled (LET, October 24). May I say 'thank you' to all for all the kindness I have received. A special thank you to Mr Dermot Dowling, of Blackburn Television Services,
FOLLOWING the burglary at my home, may I express my sincere appreciation to reporter Andrea Muldoon, all your readers who contacted me offering donations, especially the family who called at the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's office with a pram, cot,
COUNTY Council chairman Mrs Irene Short entreats us (Letters, November 2) to support the Poppy Appeal and talks of it offering 'practical help' to ex-servicemen during times of 'hardship and distress.' Laudable aims indeed. There is a group of ex-servicemen
I HAD mixed emotions upon reading your article 'Rail Station Revamp Held Up By Talks' (LET October 23). I was disappointed to learn that much-needed work on Blackburn Station is being delayed, but this disappointment pales into insignificance compared
EX-SAILOR Luke Walsh has attacked the Royal British Legion for a "disgusting" reply after he asked it to support residents of Whiteacres home for the elderly. The home is one of six run by Lancashire Social Services which county councillors have decided
DEVELOPERS have vowed to fight on for the right to 'rejuvenate' Burnley's former Prestige factory site, after plans for the multi-million pound scheme were rejected by councillors. An appeal is to be lodged against Burnley Council's decision not to grant
A SENIOR police officer's son is facing sentence for a catalogue of offences. Timothy Eastham, 33, of Hopwood Street, Accrington, will be sentenced on November 25 when a medical report has been prepared. Eastham was committed to Preston Crown Court for
Drive and Stroll, with RON FREETHY VERY few of us, I suspect, enjoy driving for the sake of it. I have a suggestion for you. The next time you plan a drive and a stroll, why don't you and your passengers look out for tollhouses and milestones. They have
THE SHELLEY WRIGHT COLUMN MAYBE it's the stormy weather anchored above or the fact that all this rain has left the inside of my Volkswagen Golf looking more like a swimming pool than a car but my thoughts have turned suddenly, and strangely, to God this
LYNDON DAVID HALL: Sexy Cinderella (EMI) -- It's just as well that love is blind because Lyndon David Hall is all a-quiver for a nubile, smooth body and might have a bit of a shock if he uncovered my post-40 flesh. But bless him, he think's I'm a Sexy
THE buyout of troubled TDS Circuits has been given the green light by shareholders. An extraordinary general meeting agreed plans for Viasystems Tamworth, part of the Viasystems group which earlier this year bought out the firm's main shareholder, to
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has backed moves to set guaranteed standards for the care of the elderly. He spoke out after Health Secretary Frank Dobson for the first time in the history of the NHS said there would be clear standards of care for older people
AN ANIMAL lover is calling for a ban on the shooting of magpies and other creatures in public parks. Margaret Thomas made the plea after a man was found guilty of carrying a loaded rifle in Darwen Valley Park. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has
