AN ANGRY trader is warning shops will be driven out of business unless they get a helping hand from Blackburn with Darwen Council. Mary Barnes' shop Singers Outdoor and Leisure has been on New Market Street, Blackburn, for more than 50 years. But over
AN alcoholic died after injecting himself and a friend with heroin, an inquest heard. And the friend told police it was the first time that either of them had taken the drug. An inquest heard that Andrew Christopher Thompson, 35, of Woodvale Flats, Darwen
CRICHTON: You can't fault the keeper's shot stopping and a couple of second-half saves were crucial. Never looked as happy with the ball at his feet though...7 WEST: Solid if not spectacular, although the one time he did get forward he was unlucky not
THE third annual horticultural show at Foulridge was the best so far, with more entries than ever. There was a high standard of flowers, vegetables, confectionery and crafts to fill the village hall. Secretary Jill Smith said: "We are very pleased at
HOSPICE campaigners will be stepping out in style at a fashion show, auction, dinner and dance in aid of better day care facilities for seriously ill patients. The 'Evening of Entertainment' is being organised by Darwen business owners David and Jenny
BURNLEY match-winner Lenny Johnrose is hoping his goal-scoring performance will earn him a run in the Clarets side. Johnrose's first-half header added to Andy Payton's penalty gave Burnley the breathing space to secure a 2-1 win over Chesterfield and
KEVIN Gallacher is in the spotlight again, with a decision expected to be made by Blackburn Rovers this week on whether or not to offer him a new deal. The Scottish international, who is now being linked with Manchester City, has already admitted he has
A HEALTH officer today reassured the public that the Ribble Valley is a safe place to dine despite a major E.coli scare and a run of prosecutions for contravention of food safety laws. But he warned that eating establishments which continued to flout
COLNE secured an opening day win for the first time in their four-year history to stun promotion hopefuls Warrington Town. The Reds, boosted by an excellent pre-season - one defeat in six friendlies - took that form into this First North Western Trains
CROWDS flocked to the RSPCA Animal Centre in Altham for a fundraising open day. The event included a chance to throw wet sponges at the centre's staff, tombola, pony rides, the "Slipped Disc" disco and displays by firefighters and police dog handlers.
RAMSBOTTOM got away to a dream start with a goal after just two minutes . . . but the early euphoria was to take a downward spiral by the end. The great start came after slick passing saw David Yorke-Robinson, brought down in the area and Steve Strange
DARWEN kicked off the new campaign with a five-star show which blew away Tetley Walker at The Anchor. And the home side could have inflicted further damage but for a string of stunning saves from Tetley keeper Lee Medland. Inspired by impressive debutantes
GRAHAM Lightbown's double ensured Great Harwood Town enjoyed a flying start in more senses than one, after relegation to the First North Western Trains League Division One. The Showground striker opened his scoring account just seconds into the season's
MONTHS after our campaign for a safer Rockcliffe Street, still nothing has been done - no speed cameras that were promised; no calming measures that, according to the council, would be too costly. Our children are being denied help. Our street is still
LEADERS East Lancashire were stunned by Burnley to allow defending champions Nelson to close the gap at the top of the EW Cartons Lancashire League. East Lancashire slumped to a 35-run defeat as 17-year-old quickie James Anderson recorded his first five-wicket
SO, according to your report on 'boom town Clitheroe' (LET, August 5), Keith Fairclough believes that the team at the town's job centre do a 'very good job.' Well, I was summoned to a New Deal interview last August and, on the premise of getting the subsidised
REGARDING the Environment Agency's incredibly naive attempt to charge £15,000 for revealing the constituents of 'Cemfuel' burned by Castle Cement, Clitheroe (LET, July 21), the news might not be exactly appreciated by Minister Michael Meacher either,
BURNLEY town hall staff on call during the Millennium Bug crisis period will receive up to £200-a-day - plus four times their normal pay if they are actually called out to work. The standby payment is part of a deal which councillors are expected to approve
A SPURNED man threatened to slit his "wife's" throat, but told police he still loved and wanted to be with her. Burnley Crown Court heard how Jeanette Scott had not been happy with Eric Palmer, 42, and left him after discovering that they may not have
BURNLEY'S first win of the new campaign was marred by an injury to Steve Davis, who could be sidelined for up to three weeks. Davis picked up a calf strain as the Clarets beat Chesterfield 2-1 with an Andy Payton penalty and a headed goal from Lenny Johnrose
HUNDREDS of music fans from across East Lancashire packed into Accrington's Oakhill Park yesterday for the grand finale of Sounds '99. And the sun shone as revellers made the most of the free festival in the park. The event boasted the final concerts
SHARES in Storehouse, which employs more than 100 at its East Lancashire stores, have jumped on speculation of a £1 billion bid. Retail entrepreneur Philip Green and the multimillionaire Barclay brothers were said to be arranging funds which could be
A SPORTS firm has made a major signing. Rawtenstall-based D Jacobson & Sons, which owns the Gola brand, has struck a deal with Bryan Robson to promote its products. The former England international and now Middlesbrough manager will help the firm
TWO flower shows are blooming again in Nelson after lying dormant for a number of years. Nelson and District Smallholders Allotments and Horticultural Association came back to life on Saturday at the Civic Theatre and yesterday saw the Valley Mills Allotment
MAXIMUM points and a place on top of the Second Diviion table....little wonder David Moyes is a happy manager. "We are doing very well, it has been a very satisfactory start," said Moyes - and the good judges reckon Preston haven't played at anything
THE supporters might have temporarily deserted Bolton, but it won't be long before they return if Colin Todd's side can reproduce this sort of form and result. A bitterly disappointing attendance of 13,019 - 5,000 below last season's Reebok average -
BACUP'S shot-shy forward line drew a blank as Brent Peters' men slumped to a disappointing defeat against rivals Castleton. Bacup had all the play in the opening half but couldn't make their pressure count. Nicky Taylor did have the ball in the net in
A SHOP has voluntarily removed a brand of teddy bear from its shelves after a complaint from an angry mum who claimed her daughter nearly choked on a similar toy when she was baby. The move follows a complaint to trading standards officers by Brenda West
A SINGLE mum today told how she was befriended by bogus doctor Paul Bint - and described him as the most convincing liar she had ever met. School dinner lady Anita Scott met Bint on an innocent family day out in Corporation Park, Blackburn. But now she
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent insisted that no player has a divine right to a place in his side after naming crowd favourite Glen Little among the substitutes for Saturday's win over Chesterfield. Ternent feels the winger has been below par so far this season
MOTORBIKE enthusiasts can help a national charity and enjoy a free day out. The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is looking for volunteers at the Rossendale Valley Motorbike Show in Rawtenstall on September 26. The show includes three celebrity ride-ins and
RENOVATION work on Edenfield Parish Church has started, thanks to a £6,000 grant from a local environment company. The Georgian church will have a smart look for the Millennium and repairs to the clock will restore time to the local community. The grant
A KNOWN sex offender is set to be banned from associating with young people and going near children's playgrounds in a bid to prevent him from committing more crimes. The restrictions will be enforced if Lancashire police are successful with their first
BURNLEY'S first win of the new campaign was marred by an injury to Steve Davis, who could be sidelined for up to three weeks. Davis picked up a calf strain as the Clarets beat Chesterfield 2-1 with an Andy Payton penalty and a headed goal from Lenny Johnrose
A SINGLE mum today told how she was befriended by bogus doctor Paul Bint - and described him as the most convincing liar she had ever met. School dinner lady Anita Scott met Bint on an innocent family day out in Corporation Park, Blackburn. But now she
Division Two: Burnley 2 Chesterfield 1 - Pete Oliver's match verdict DRAW away, win at home. Win when you don't play your best. Wait a minute, isn't that promotion formula? Traditionally it has been down the years and, apart from chucking in a few three-pointers
FORMER Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto made a plea for peace between India and Pakistan as she celebrated her country's Independence Day in Blackburn. Mrs Bhutto was the guest of Blackburn with Darwen's first Asian Mayor Coun Salas Kiani and spent
BURY lost to a solitary goal from old boy Ian Stevens but despite the result they had much to be pleased about. This new Bury side show a balance, shape and fluency not seen for years and are passing the ball well and with increasing confidence. Manager
NELSON got off to a great start in the First North Western Trains League Second Division with a well-earned win at Victoria Park. Although visitors Oldham Town battled hard throughout the game, they were frequently exposed by the strength of the Blues
WORKERS and union officials were reeling from a giant textile firm's decision to axe 300 jobs in East Lancashire. The shock announcement by Smith and Nephew, Brierfield, which included the complete closure of a spinning mill, came only days after the
REJUVENATED United had to settle for a point against strong Merseyside opposition in their opening First North Western Trains League fixture. Cables, who finished sixth in last season's campaign, were always going to provide a stiff test for a Rossendale
FROM Downing Street's outright rejection and the Tories' immediate hostility, it can be seen how big was the risk that the Liberal Democrats' new leader, Charles Kennedy, took in calling for a rethink of the country's drugs laws. It is the first time
TINKER as his spin doctors may with his visual image, Tory leader William Hague will find that nothing charms the voters - especially the observant ones of Middle England whose sway is crucial - more than a pack of positive policies. And at long last,
DARWEN could only draw an exciting match against Blackpool at Stanley Park whilst title rivals St Annes won at Lancaster. Due to a delayed start the rules decreed that whilst Blackpool could face 33 overs, Darwen would only receive 24 overs in reply and
COULD we express our heartfelt thanks for the care and dedication shown by members of staff of Cherry Ward at the Old Gates Nursing Home in Blackburn to our dear departed husband and father? Also for the care and kind generosity given to ourselves in
HANDS up those who thought Nelson were a one-man band! Well you'd better start eating humble pie because the men from Seedhill are on course for their second successive Lancashire League title thanks to some dramatics of the amateur variety. Okay, Roger
THOSE who voted for the first time in the 1997 general election may not recall what Prime Minister Harold Wilson said so blithely on TV in 1967 after he devalued the pound - that the pound in your pocket is still a pound. Some financial experts writing
A MAN who robbed a bus driver has gone to prison for 18 months. Andrew Cushman, 27, of Windermere Road, Padiham, was found guilty by a Burnley Crown Court jury, after a two-day trial. He had denied the allegation. The jury had been told victim Stephen
KEVIN Gallacher is in the spotlight again, with a decision expected to be made by Blackburn Rovers this week on whether or not to offer him a new deal. The Scottish international, who is now being linked with Manchester City, has already admitted he has
EMPLOYERS are being warned of two major changes being proposed to working time laws. The Government is planning the amendments to the Working Time Regulations, which take effect later this year, in a bid to cut red tape. "The first change will affect
A KNOWN sex offender is set to be banned from associating with young people and going near children's playgrounds in a bid to prevent him from committing more crimes. The restrictions will be enforced if Lancashire police are successful with their first
