Blackburn Ramblers: Smithy Fold, Downham (A walk) with F Hoyle; Silver Mines, Downham (B walk) with P Hoyle. Meet Blakey Moor baths, Blackburn, 9am. Craft Weekend, Oswaldtwistle Mills. St Mary's Church Garden Fete, Coppy House, Gisburn, noon. Refreshments
A CAMPAIGN to develop a university in East Lancashire to help keep jobs and produce new high paid employment has been launched with the backing of the area's six MPs. Hyndburn MP Greg Pope is setting up a conference in Accrington this autumn to look at
BLACKBURN Rovers are pressing ahead with their efforts to sign Barnsley midfielder Craig Hignett but are yet to agree a fee with the Yorkshire club. Reports elsewhere today said that Barnsley had accepted a bid of £2.2 million from Ewood for the free
A HUNT for a four-legged thief is under way after part of an advertising hoarding went walkabout! Solicitors Farleys this week unveiled a new poster featuring a pair of legs which looked like they had fallen through the hoarding. But within days of the
IT took ten burly firefighters using all their strength to get Samson, believed to be the biggest horse in Britain and weighing more than a ton, back on his feet. Samson the Supreme, known to his friends at the Horse and Ponies Protection Association
TEN people were arrested and several casualties were taken to hospital after police were called to a wedding party early today following reports of a fight. Teams of officers went to Hill Street, Brierfield, shortly after midnight following calls about
A DEPRESSED dad went out stealing jars of coffee to sell when his electricity ran out, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told Alan Wayne Heaton, 27, had no other way of paying for his supply. Heaton, of Poplar Street, Nelson, was conditionally discharged
CAMPAIGNING MP Gordon Prentice has launched a fierce attack on "bully boy tactics" used by pro-hunting campaigners which led to a demonstration outside his Nelson constituency office. The Pendle MP raised the protest when he attacked the behaviour of
GORDON Prentice has launched a fierce attack on the "bully boy tactics" used by pro hunting campaigners which led to a demonstration outside his East Lancashire constituency office yesterday. The Pendle MP raised the protest at his Nelson base when he
A COLNE charity taking aid to Romania is appealing for donations of dried food for the next mission. Jesus And Relief Supplies will travel to the former Communist country in August. A collection of dried food is being held at Asda, Colne, on July 15.
SATURDAY, July 8th Oxygen, Blackburn: '70s DISCO SOUNDS, 9pm to 1am, free. Cubes, Blackburn: DJ GILLY, ANDY B, house and garage, 9pm to 1am, free. Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: SEDUCTION, chart and party tunes, 10pm to 3am. MONDAY Night and Day Cafe,
DETECTIVES hunting a gang of five armed robbers were today following up dozens of calls from the public after an appeal for information. A team of officers is investigating the robbery at Accrington's Aldi supermarket off Hyndburn Road at 4.30pm on Thursday
CHILDREN from a Hyndburn school presented their vision for the next 1,000 years at WorldWish 3000 -- a millennium spectacular showcase at the Guild Hall, Preston. Pupils from Rhyddings High School, Oswaldtwistle, were praised by the deputy leader of the
Thursday, July 13 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: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre, Audley
ELDERLY residents in the Ribble Valley, Burnley and Pendle, are benefiting from a new service which brings the library direct to the doorstep of old people's homes. Library Link was launched by County Councillor Dorothy Westell at the Manor House, Chatburn
CLARETS striker Alan Lee is already back in training as he bids to make up for lost time and hit the goal trail at Turf Moor. Lee's first year at Burnley following a £100,000 move from Aston Villa was badly disrupted by a mid-season knee operation. His
SIMON Grayson's Ewood Park days could be numbered after he was left out of Rovers' 22-man party to fly to Germany on Monday. Grayson hasn't been officially bracketted with the players who have been told they can find new clubs over the summer. But it
PROMINENT deaf rights campaigner Doug Alker (left) has criticised the deaf charity he used to lead -- and which he controversially left. Profoundly deaf Doug, 59, signed a two-year gagging order preventing him criticising the Royal National Institute
EUROPE'S number one motorbike street show which takes place in Rossendale in September is revving up and raring to go. The Rossendale Valley Motorbike Show will reverberate with the high octane sound of more than 1,000 bikers with charities standing to
DETECTIVES are appealing for help after a 77-year-old woman was robbed of her pension. The woman had been to Burnley Road post office in Blackburn at about 1pm on Thursday and was on her way home. A man pushed her in an alleyway between Burnley Road and
THERE are decisions that Ron O'Keeffe made in his 18 years as a magistrate that he will stay with him for the rest of his life. He will remember the mother who asked "Is that all my little girl's life is worth?" after the owners of the nursery where she
A CAMPAIGN to develop a university in East Lancashire to help keep jobs and produce new high paid employment has been launched with the backing of the area's six MPs. Hyndburn MP Greg Pope is setting up a conference in Accrington this autumn to look at
LANCASHIRE coach Bob Simpson is a firm believer in the old saying that catches win matches. But the veteran Aussie was hoping his team could get away with their sloppiest performance in months at Derby this weekend. Derbyshire resumed their first innings
CLITHEROE are celebrating a major sponsorship package and now want a place in the final of the Jennings Ramsbottom Cup to go with it. Burnley car dealership Horners have tied up a sponsorship deal worth £20,000 with the Chatburn Road club. The Rover and
SUNDAY's clash with Nelson is the biggest of Todmorden's Transco Lancashire League season so far according to skipper Nigel Hunter. Ahead of today's games, the sixth placed side trailed fifth placed Nelson by 15 points -- and a win is vital if they are
Star pupil Curtis bids to graduate A COUPLE of months back, John Curtis became a Rover due to a Scot who once managed Liverpool. Seven years ago he very nearly became a Rover due to a Scot who once managed Liverpool! Back in the mid-90s, John was acknowledged
TEN people were arrested and several casualties were taken to hospital after police were called to a wedding party early today following reports of a fight. Teams of officers went to Hill Street, Brierfield, shortly after midnight following calls about
SIMON Grayson's Ewood Park days could be numbered after he was left out of Rovers' 22-man party to fly to Germany on Monday. Grayson hasn't been officially bracketted with the players who have been told they can find new clubs over the summer. But it
The Saturday Interview, with new Rovers defender John Curtis A COUPLE of months back, John Curtis became a Rover due to a Scot who once managed Liverpool. Seven years ago he very nearly became a Rover due to a Scot who once managed Liverpool! Back in
POLICE are appealing for information on a 48-year-old man missing from his Padiham home since June 12. Tony Francis Clarke of High Street, has not been seen since leaving work in Chorley in his blue Ford Mondeo company car reg N34 FRN. Police say he could
AN artist who taught hundreds of young students in East Lancashire is to return to exhibit his own work. Lecturer Robin Bownass left Accrington and Rossendale College three years ago for the Orkneys to concentrate on his own work. Now his ex-students
TWO musicians from the Manchester Camerata will be passing on their professional advice to local youngsters during summer theatre schools. Burnley Youth Theatre will hold a beginners' summer school, costing £15 for the week, for five to seven-year-olds
PUPILS took inspiration from the river in a modelling and sculpture project Their ideas will be incorporated into a steel sculpture that will become part of the River Darwen bridge near Pleasington Fields in Witton Country Park, from September. Newcastle-based
A FATHER of three found to be growing cannabis in his bedroom was trying to save himself the cash he would have spent buying the drug for himself, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told how John Patrick Corbett, 51, had abused the drug for years
SINGLES SGT ROCK: We're In Heaven (Wiija) -- This tune just begs you to reach for the volume dial and whack it right up to get a good earful of the fat beats and basslines. It's a good one for summer, the kind of sounds you could be happy getting down
STUDENTS from Colne's Fisher More High School have won a place in the final of a major national science competition. The school is one of only two in Lancashire to win through to the final when they will get to meet TV star Jenny Hull, co-presenter of
PENDLE Voice is crying out for more volunteers. Like all Talking Newspapers, Pendle Voice depends totally on volunteer helpers and more are needed to keep up with the increasing volume of work. Chairman Alan Sadler, chairman of the Pendle District Talking
THE mayor of a town facing massive job losses after its biggest employer pulled out is urging the firm not to let its building go to rack and ruin. The Mayor of Hyndburn Coun Douglas Hayes fears the massive building which houses Leoni Wiring Systems,
THE mayor of a town facing massive job losses after its biggest employer pulled out is urging the firm not to let its building go to rack and ruin. The Mayor of Hyndburn Coun Douglas Hayes fears the massive building which houses Leoni Wiring Systems,
PROBATION workers are to spend time with a police unit in a bid to improve the way they look after dangerous sex offenders. The news has been welcomed by the leader of Hyndburn Council after an ultra high-risk sex offender staying at Highfield House bail
Sunday, July 9 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: Co-op Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 103 Blackburn Road. Accrington: 11am-1pm: Lloyds
Wednesday, July 12 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. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth
Friday, July 14 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. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
Monday, July 10 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. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy,
Tuesday, July 11 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. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver Street
ACCRINGTON Clarets hold their monthly meeting on Monday night at the Queen's Hotel in Accrington, start 8pm. Guest for the question and answer session will be Pete Oliver of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph and new members are welcome.
CLARETS striker Alan Lee is already back in training as he bids to make up for lost time and hit the goal trail at Turf Moor. Lee's first year at Burnley following a £100,000 move from Aston Villa was badly disrupted by a mid-season knee operation. His
A COLLEGE student from Blackburn is thrilled to have landed her first recording contract -- and it's all thanks to her college tutors who helped her toward her big break. Former Blackburn College student Charli Jepson has been signed by S and M Records
POLICE are hunting two teenage armed robbers who threatened a 14-year-old shop assistant with a gun. The pair, including one as young as 13 or 14-years-old, were wearing ghoul masks based on the Scream movies when they struck at Adam's off licence and
PRIZES are up for grabs at local leisure centres across for youngsters' starting their school summer holidays. The 11 Up Card competition is organised by Sportsvine Limited of West Yorkshire. It features a computer package as a national prize and a Sony
A TEAM of Blackburn's finest are hoping to be crowned champions of the country's favourite slapstick knockabout gameshow. Dressing up as cavemen, a penguin and 12ft giants are just some of the tasks that will be undertaken when the team enter the arena
SOME babies inherit their parents' looks. Some are said to show similar mannerisms. But Benjamin and Bethany Maxwell are destined to be more like mum and dad than most. Because in a remarkable coincidence Benjamin was born on his mum's birthday -- and
