THE initiative of the ladies of Rylstone Women's Institute, Skipton, in posing for their saucy calendar a few years ago really caught the whole nation's imagination. It's fair to say that when it was first mooted a minority of people might have thought
HINDSFORD Juniors U14s, who play in Division One of the Bolton Boys Fed, need a goalkeeper to join the team. Training sesions are held each Saturday morning and Wednesday evenings in the Atherton area. For further details contact Mike Greenhalgh on 01942
BOOTHSTOWN U12s leapfrogged Benchill to move into second in the league with a fine away victory. First half goals from Jacob Seddon (2) and Andy Woodhouse gave Boothstown a 3-2 lead at the interval. With Benchill always chasing the game, Tom Potter secured
LEIGH East U11s only had 11 fit players but still managed to make it four wins in a row with a 32-30 success at Rochdale Mayfield. The final score does not reflect a game that East dominated for the most part. Tries from Daniel Gunning, Ryan O'Toole,
Leigh MR u11's 32 v Wigan St Cuthberts 26: LEIGH Miners Rangers U11s pack led by Xenos and Slater laid the foundations for halfbacks Boardman and Ashton to control the midfield for this win over a competitive Wigan St Cuthbert's team. Slater opened the
HINDSFORD were held 1-1 in their home game against Milton on Saturday. Hindsford had the bulk of the play in the first half and came close to scoring when Dave Fashou got clear to shoot over and then Neil Critchley had a shot well saved after some slick
AN EAST Lancashire doctor has warned patients who visit their GP with winter sniffles not to expect to get a prescription for antibiotics. Local doctors say a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home is often the best way to treat colds, flu-like symptoms
A Burnley-based kick boxer is celebrating winning a bronze medal in the world championships -- for his home country of Sierra Leon. Karisala Tarawali had thought he would be representing Great Britain in the WAKO Championships in Paris after attending
RIBCHESTER Amateur Theatre Society will be revisiting an old friend when they perform Richard Harris' Outside Edge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 20, 21, 22 at the village's parochial hall at 7.45pm. The famous play was last performed by the
A HILARIOUS spoof in the Agatha Christie tradition awaits audiences in the Rossendale Players' production of Murdered To Death. Set in a country manor house in the 1930s, the play has a "Cluedo-esque" cast of characters, including Bunting the recalcitrant
nBLACKBURN Drama Club is going back to the classics for a stimulating interpretation of Robert Bolt's much loved epic drama A Man For All Seasons. The play tells the story of the struggle between the young King Henry VIII and his chancellor Thomas More
WITH reference to your article 'Police chief vows to boot out BNP' (LET November 5), I feel I must point out that Police Chief Paul Stephenson is way out of line with his comments, as also are David Blunkett, Nigel Evans and Peter Pike. It reminds me
IN REPLY to Mr J Ryan's letter (LET November 5), I live just off Whalley Old Road and have done so for well over 50 years and I know of at least 10 people, adults and children, who have been killed on this road. I myself have offered assistance to some
YOUR front-page article 'Terrible' (LET November 5), about adult literacy and numeracy skills was misleading in several ways and the headline does not fairly reflect the substance of the article and certainly not the views of the Council. While Blackburn
FOLLOWING the closure of Reubens night club, speculation about the future of another Leigh town centre attraction has been flatly dismissed by management. Bosses of the popular BARbarellas bar and nightclub confirmed their long-term commitment to the
FLAMBOYANT entertainer Frank "Foo Foo" Lamarr died on Friday after a long battle against cancer. Frank (65), who lived in Edenfield, Ramsbottom, before moving to Manchester last year, shot to fame through Foo Foo's Palace. He used his fame as the Manchester's
A CHARITY is sending volunteers into three primary schools to help youngsters improve their reading. Volunteer Reading Help, based in Bolton, recruits and trains people to provide children with extra help, and has allocated helpers in two Radcliffe schools
CHARITY workers have accused county council bosses of being prudes after they pulled the plug on a saucy fund-raising calendar. Workers from SITA recycling and waste depots in Great Harwood, Barnoldswick, Burnley and Padiham agreed to strip off on a chilly
TORIES have failed in their last-gasp attempt to stop Bury "wasting money" on another three councillors. It is now almost certain that the borough will expand to 17 wards and 51 councillors, after the Boundary Committee's recommendation was endorsed by
A SYNAGOGUE could be closed for up to three weeks after the latest arson attack on the building. In the third blaze to hit the Hillock Hebrew Congregation in Whitefield in two months, flames spread through a section of wooden panelling at the rear of
THE key stats and moments from the match against Everton. PLAYER RATINGS BRAD FRIEDEL: Didn't have too much to do on the night but when he was tested, he dealt with it competently 6 LUCAS NEILL: Got caught out of position on a couple of occasions in the
Graeme Souness's decision to whisk his squad off to Scotland last week for a luxury break at Gleneagles might not have been everyone's idea of coping with a crisis but the jubilant Blackburn boss may now consider packing his players off on a regular basis
PLANS for a controversial moorland wind farm were today due to go before a public inquiry. Burnley councillors have twiced refused proposals for United Utilities plans for 12 wind turbines, a temporary mast and associated equipment, on land to the east
A BUS driver who pocketed fares was tryng to get back at a colleague, but ended up losing his job and good character. Burnley magistrates heard how Daniel McDermott was upset after a fellow driver was promoted. The defendant had worked for Burnley and
A 90-YEAR-OLD Burnley woman has received a council tax demand -- more than two years after she died. Olive Hadfield's son Norman says he was horrified to receive the council tax bill addressed to his mother, who died in 2001, from Burnley Council. The
BURNLEY councillors are on a collision course with their counterparts in Pendle over plans to build hundreds of houses on greenfield land. Councillors are objecting to plans which they say will undermine proposals for the regeneration of the housing market
A COLNE primary school is planning celebrations to mark the launch of a new group for children with difficulties. Park Primary School, in Rutland Street, is only the fourth school in Lancashire to establish a rainbow class to support children with social
CHARITY workers have accused county council bosses of being prudes after they pulled the plug on a saucy fund-raising calendar. Workers from SITA recycling and waste depots in Great Harwood, Barnoldswick, Burnley and Padiham agreed to strip off on a chilly
THE death of vet Mr Ernest Nightingale, 75, of Harwood street, Darwen, who was found in his gas-filled dispensary, was a "pure accident", the coroner heard. Mrs Nightingale said her husband had a "very bad sense of smell." Cecil George Pepper, Australian
BILLY Barrett stood as a lone reminder of the Old Contemptibles of Blackburn as he paid tribute to comrades he lost in the First World War. Billy, of Fountains Avenue, Little Harwood, was the sole survivor of 200 Blackburn soldiers who joined the British
After last Sunday's performance I'd have been quite happy not to see any of the players and management at Ewood again. It's hard to be objective at those times. However, as time goes on knee jerk reactions give way to contemplation and reflection. So
A £210,000 scheme to improve facilities along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal has been welcomed as a boost to the economy of four towns. The project to upgrade the canal towpaths aims to encourage residents in Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Oswaldtwistle and
WAR veterans have slammed a right wing party for staging a whites-only Remembrance Day service at a town's cenotaph. The White Nationalist Party (WNP), which was formed last year in the north, held the service at the war memorial in Oak Hill Park, off
BLACKBURN is primed to become awash with the latest colours as the UK's newest and freshest decorative paint is now available in its home town. Centurion, which offers in excess of over 1,000 brilliant colours, was launched to great critical acclaim this
A LEADING North West firm of chartered accountants and business advisers has turned to the internet to revolutionise communication among its staff and clients. Cassons has installed a high bandwidth internet connection and sophisticated highly secure
AN INNOVATIVE firm is celebrating a clutch of new orders worth £250,000 after breaking into the European export market. Hurst Green Plastics, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has won contracts to supply its patented component dispenser
JULIE Ryder's frustration at how the world started treating her after she went deaf has been the inspiration for her Bacup-based business HearFirst. "I was 21 and had a good job in a bank when I started to lose my hearing," said Julie. "I was surprised
FRANK Lewer was always destined to leave his mark on East Lancashire when he arrived in 1979 to oversee the early construction of the M65 motorway. He spent five years in charge of the multi-million-pound project which has transformed both the landscape
THE image of a triumphant David Beckham leading his England team mates off the field during last year's world cup campaign was flashed around the world. The captain's trademark smile was matched only by those on the faces of the family team behind the
A CONCERNED wife called the police after her husband head-butted a wall with such force he caused damage to the wall, a court was told. Khalid Nawaz, 29, of Lime Street, Clitheroe, admitted a breach of the peace and was bound over in £100 to keep the
EAST Lancashire's lone Tory MP, Nigel Evans, has retired to the backbenches after being dropped from new Tory leader Michael Howard's slim-line Shadow Cabinet. The Ribble Valley MP had served for two years as Shadow Welsh Secretary. But his post has been
FAN POWER has forced Burnley Football Club to extend its new ticket offer and include season ticket holders. The club received complaints after launching the 'Walk Up For Burnley' campaign last week, which offered casual fans the chance to purchase four
I make it that this weekend's trip to Derby will be the eighth away from home in the last 11, so someone, somewhere is having a laugh at our expense. I don't suppose anyone is genuinely surprised that we lost at Sheffield United. All fans probably wrote
THE REVOLUTION in the granting of pub licences took another step forward this week. Under government reforms the administration of liquor licences will transfer from the Magistrates' Court to local councils. A draft statement of licensing policy has been
TWENTY-two-year-old Charli Rowe is looking to bring something new to Blackburn. Charli is rolling up her sleeves and overseeing the transformation of The Exchange -- the old Borough Arms -- into an American diner and live music venue. And Charli, who
DARTS: Spinners 4, Leigh Cricket 3; Nevison 6, Leigh RU 1; Bull & Butcher 6, Our House 1; Musketeer 2, Peake Fitness 5; Foresters 4, Jolly Carter 3; Colliers Rest 4, Railway Tavern 3; Bridgewater 1, Britannia 6. DOMINOES: Spinners 2, Leigh Cricket
YOU can choose a monkey to be mayor, but you can't make your voice heard on Europe! So said opposition parties in Bury, who tried in vain to get the council's Labour rulers to support a national referendum on changes to the EU constitution. Councillor
SUNSEEKERS are being warned to be on their guard if offered free holidays or the chance to be part of a holiday club. Bury Citizens Advice Bureau claims an old timeshare scam is back, but under a slightly different guise. The bureau has seen an increase
FAN POWER has forced Burnley Football Club to extend its new ticket offer and include season ticket holders. The club received complaints after launching the 'Walk Up For Burnley' campaign last week, which offered casual fans the chance to purchase four
A YOUNGSTER who helped choose a name for a new housing development in Darwen must have liked it so much, he and his family have moved into one of the new houses! A competition was held by Hargreaves Homes to help name its new development and 32 children
SEVEN schools in Darwen have been handed an early Christmas present in the form of £844,000 for improvements. The cash from the government's capital education scheme will be used for various maintenance and improvement work. Those set to benefit from
SCHOOL children from Blackburn will devote some of their own time to learning about the town's history through a three-week project. The youngsters from St Luke and St Philip's Primary School, Blackburn; Sudell Primary School, Darwen, and Brookhouse Primary
A TORY councillor has come to her colleagues' defence after they were branded "a disgrace" for their comments in a row over holiday accommodation for children. Conservative members of Blackburn with Darwen were criticised for saying children from poor
A PENSIONER today spoke of the moment prolific conman 'The Watchman' preyed on him -- and warned others not to get caught out. The 79-year-old man, of Hawkshead Street, off Redlam, Blackburn, spoke out after police launched a major hunt for the thief,
CUP glory is there to be enjoyed but Accrington Stanley striker Lutel James wants their giant-killing success over Huddersfield Town consigned to the history books. The Reds face a big test tonight as they take on Nationwide Conference leaders Hereford
BACUP Borough boss Brent Peters has set about reviving his side's fortunes with a trio of new signings. Former Chorley pair Gareth Thomas and Phil Baylis, plus ex-Stand Athletic defender Warren Gallagher, all signed ahead of Saturday's 4-3 win over Abbey
BOLTON Boys Federation results for teams in this area. UNDER 15 (League): CMB Wanderers lost 2-0 away at Breightmet. Leigh RMI won 4-1 away at Blackrod Town with goals fromSkelly (3) and Redhead. UNDER 15 (Manchester County Cup): Hindsford Juniors won
Burnley FC Girls remain on course for promotion in their first season in Open Age football after hitting title rivals Accrington for six. However, the scoreline was a little harsh on the hard-working visitors who conceded three late goals to give the
It was a performance both sides could feel pleased with but a result neither side could have done with. With Goodshaw United hot favourites to retain their title, both sides were looking for victory and keeping the pressure on the champions. One point
If you had to use one word to describe Waheed Hussain then it would simply be enthusiastic. Enthusiastic about football, enthusiatic about cricket and generally, enthusiastic about every aspect of sport. For Waheed's eagerness to spread the word has rubbed
I'M NOT really into pop culture, but it was refreshing to read that singer-songwriter Thea Gilmore (left) is refusing to pose as a "vacuous vamp, churning out plastic pop." She now takes centre stage as herself -- a Real person with an excellent singing
I AM conducting research into several WW2 Prisoner of War Camps which were located at Blechammer/Heydebreck to include a Memorial Roll which will commemorate the men who died in the camps or on the forced march of 1945. It is possible that among their
GOVERNMENT figures show that a quarter of single older women now live in poverty: making them among the poorest and most vulnerable in society. Hundreds of older women have written to Age Concern to tell us that a lifetime of lower pay, broken work records
A 90-YEAR-OLD Burnley woman has received a council tax demand -- more than two years after she died. Olive Hadfield's son Norman says he was horrified to receive the council tax bill addressed to his mother, who died in 2001, from Burnley Council. The
MARKUS Babbel last night revealed 'I love playing against Everton' after the former Bayern Munich star set Rovers on their way to a priceless victory at the expense of the struggling Merseysiders. Babbel scored his first ever goal for Blackburn when he
JUBILANT Blackburn boss Graeme Souness hailed his heroes on and off the pitch after Rovers climbed out of the bottom three following last night's 2-1 victory against Everton. Revitalised Rovers won at Ewood for the first time since the opening day of
BURNLEY Council has drawn up a code of practice for dealing with religious and cultural needs in the workplace. The council's equality and access team has drawn up guidelines that outline areas such as catering for dietary requirements and observing prayer
BURNLEY Council is making a third bid for cash to improve access to the internet. Bids for £200,000 in funding made over the last two years have been successful and have helped the council to implement its 'electronic government strategy'. The council
ONE of East Lancashire's most historic buildings is the setting for a special Festival of Christmas Music. The Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, will host the music and arts extravaganza that is due to start on Wednesday, November 19, and run every
PEOPLE with dementia in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale will get a new source of support this week with the launch of a local branch of the Alzheimer's Society. More than 300 guests have been invited to a launch party tomorrow at Burnley FC to mark the
POLICE have warned youths that anti-social behaviour in Burnley town centre will not be tolerated in the run-up to Christmas. With the festive lights switch-on fast approaching, youths who have blighted the event in the past have been warned about their
PARKING restrictions on Colne Road, Brierfield, could be relaxed because of the impact on local business. Councillors on Pendle Council's Brierfield and Reedley Committee have been asked to consider introducing an area of short-stay parking between the
A CLASH of lifestyles between young and old could be the explanation for complaints of nuisance at a group of flats in Colne, according to a report. Housing management staff from Pendle Council are currently investigating allegations of anti-social behaviour
CLOTHES Show guru Jeff Banks married up with a top bridal wear firm to help them lead high fashion to the altar. The fashion designer and TV presenter teamed up with Pronuptia of Altham to produce his own range of fashion gowns. Club boss Bob Caine, who
THE grand-daughter of one of the victims of the Moorfield Colliery Disaster victims has praised organisers of an emotional service commemorating its 120th anniversary. On Wednesday, November 8, 1883, 68 men and boys were killed after a massive underground
THE organisers of a major medical research expedition to South America have turned to the unlikely setting of Accrington for the high-performance clothing and equipment needed to work at altitude in sub-zero temperatures. Apex 2 has sent 125 student volunteers
TV Licensing is targeting almost 6,000 businesses in Lancashire to crack down licence dodgers. The campaign, is specifically targeting the "Business Blacklist" - those industry sectors which extensive research has shown to be the most likely to be breaking
IT works relentlessly, 24 hours a day. It needs no tea breaks and couldn't care less whether the heating and lighting is switched on. It doesn't even expect a pay packet. Needless to say, every job is done right, first time. For Blackburn-based Chadfort
AN invitation to his local youth club changed Geoff Jackson's life forever - and over the past 30 years he has transformed the lives of thousands of other people in East Lancashire. That chance visit to Trinity Youth Club in Clitheroe provided the spark
A 24-YEAR-OLD Longridge man launched a frenzied attack on another man who was playing football with friends, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Jamie Reid rained blows on Matthew Rogerson, who felt he was hit at least 20 times. But Roger
A PUB is appealing for a family to become food tasters for a day and help shape their menu in the future. The Bentley Wood Farm in Accrington Road, Burnley, will be inviting four members of the same family to offer a generation of tasting palates. Menu
LEIGH Athletic bounced back from last week's drubbing at Highfield to progress to the semi-final of the Lancashire Cup for only the third time in their history with a 2-1 win over Radcliffe Amateurs. From the start Leigh piled on the pressure and were
WHAT ought to have been a comfortable win for Lancastrian RK Fitness squash team against Prestwich Village turned into a narrow loss owing to two late withdrawals. But the two who stepped in performed admirably and though neither won, gave nothing away
DATEN Men's second hockey team moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Saraxens. Both defences were on top in the first half with the Daten keeper Stoney unusually quiet without a single save to make in the half. What chances created went
ATHERTON LR U9's deservedly took all three points for a home win against Horwich St Mary's with a deflected goal late on in the game. Although the first half was a scrappy affair, LR had most of the possession without creating many clear chances. The
LEIGH 6th Form College came from behind to draw 4-4 with Warrington. Leigh started off brightly, passing the ball around sharply and dominating the early possession. In the 18th minute Lee Hallworth combined with Matt Norton to slice through a static
Leigh Miners Rangers 24 West Bowling 18: A FAST-IMPROVING Miners took great satisfaction in picking off another top four side away from home. The Miners were given a flying start when a fumble by the West Bowling full-back gifted them a try. A grubber
A WARRINGTON try in the 11th minutes of stoppage time robbed Leigh RU first XV of victory. Leigh looked to have the game sewn up with a 27-21 lead going into added time. But Warrington's late converted try saw them snatch a 28-27 win. Leigh were subjected
JUBILANT Blackburn boss Graeme Souness hailed his heroes on and off the pitch after Rovers climbed out of the bottom three following last night's 2-1 victory against Everton. Revitalised Rovers won at Ewood for the first time since the opening day of
ELDERLY residents who complained that lack of street lights in their neighbourhood left them feeling intimidated have had their prayers answered. People in the Tudor Close and Olive Lane areas expressed their concerns to Sudell ward councillor Eileen
DOG lovers from Rossendale are planning a trip to London to visit a show devoted to canine companions. Members of the Rossendale Dog Training Club will visit Discover Dogs 2003, at Earl's Court, on November 23. The event includes competitions and displays
AN internationally-acclaimed hair stylist is offering clients a bite to eat across the road at a newly opened bistro. Style guru Loucas G Loucas, who opened Stone Hair Art in Market Street three years ago, loves Bacup and all it has to offer. So he became
AN appeal has been issued for car drivers in the Rossendale area to help provide transport for vulnerable people. Lancashire County Council is hoping car drivers with their own vehicles will come forward to support a pioneering scheme for people with
THE emergency services had to turn cattle herders today when a herd of cows escaped and made their way to McDonalds at Whitebirk, Blackburn. Police were called to the Whitebirk roundabout at 12.30am. There were 20 cows near McDonalds which started to
A DISQUALIFIED driver executed a handbrake turn as he was being chased by police in the early hours of the morning, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Matthew James Henry Swindlehurst abandoned his car after driving into a cul-de-sac but
A CARELESS smoker who sparked a £12,000 house blaze today complained about "slow" repairs to his home - but was told to stop moaning. Terry Hargreaves, 31, his partner, Lisa Kendall, 27, and their three young children, Bradley, six, Jack, three, and two
A COUNCIL leader has promised to look into how grants are distributed after a community group was given cash for two "junkets" abroad. A row over the way grants were handed out blew up after it was disclosed that members of the East Blackburn Social Action
GREAT Harwood Town experienced defeat for the second time in three days after being dumped out of the Lancashire Marsden Trophy by Lancaster City at the Showground last night. The scoreline didn't tell the full story however as Town competed well with
AMBULANCE staff have been honoured for leaping into action when a blaze at a fireworks factory threatened vulnerable people in nearby buildings. Among the Greater Manchester Ambulance Service (GMAS) commendation recipients were patient transport service
