Great Harwood Agricultural Show. Whist and Domino Drive, Knowle Green Village Hall, 7.30pm. D-Day Celebrations -- Gardens in World War Two, Queen Street Mill, Harle Syke, Burnley. Until June 5. Village Market, Ribchester, 9am-4pm. Miniature Railway Rides
TODAY people throughout East Lancashire will be relaxing in the best way that Bank Holiday weather will allow. For many that will mean indulging themselves and doing nothing more strenuous than switching TV channels and lifting a pint glass. But that's
DO people care any more about their town, their village, their local community? Do they care who runs them? Did people get angry back in 1972 and 1973 before all our local towns lost their councils or their status? Or did they get upset after it had all
THE other day I witnessed a large, white machine was travelling along the highway carefully sweeping up and redistributing the dust and detritus from the highway surface. Great care seemed to be taken that the large dust cloud emanating from the machine's
I AM writing to commend Mrs Horner's continued campaign against the practices of Castle Cement, Clitheroe. Those of us who live in the 'fall out zone' are always conscious of the dust that falls on to our cars, our washing, our outside garden furniture
MAKE a Wish is a charity that grants wishes for children between three and 18 who live with life-threatening conditions. A wish can be anything from meeting a favourite pop star to having a palace in the back garden. It is a truly joyous organisation
REGARDING the recent reader's letter complaining about cars parking outside the Royal Infirmary, Blackburn. Apparently many drivers got fined for parking with two wheels on the pavement. This is amazing to the residents surrounding the hospital, the reason
A MAN has been charged with causing the death of a five-year-old Leigh boy in a road accident outside his home. The 40-year-old, who has not been named by police, is due to appear before Wigan Magistrates Court on Monday. Victim Ryan Ashbrook sustained
A DARWEN man has been charged with the attempted murder of his elderly grandfather. 73-year-old Joseph Stones was today recovering at Royal Preston Hospital after being allegedly hit around the head with a lump hammer. Police said they believed he had
A CRACK squad to tackle yobbish behaviour in Burnley is to be formed following a new report. A working group at Burnley Council, formed to examine the progress in the fight against anti-social behaviour, has recommended the introduction of a dedicated
POLICE seized alcohol and issued 39 youth referral forms on the first night of a clampdown on alcohol-related crime. Officers targeted hotspots for anti-social behaviour and drunkenness across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale using a range of tactics. These
ALL is fair in love and war -- at least it was in Ramsbottom and Bury over the weekend. Both towns stepped back 60 years to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day, with a mock 1940s wedding and a spectacularly recreated Second World War battle. The events
A NEW play which deals with the landscape and history of Pendle will have its premiere in the borough this week. On Pendle Hill, by Maureen Lawrence, is partly based on work carried out with young people in rural East Lancashire, including workshops in
THOUSANDS of ecstatic fans gave Burnley's Wembley heroes a sunshine homecoming following their 2-1 play-off final victory over Stockport. The Clarets' open top bus tour of the town was greeted by a sea of claret and blue as banner waving fans lined the
EIGHT people were evacuated from their homes in a Blackburn street when the back yard of one of the houses fell 20ft into the canal during a landslide. Residents of five other houses in Primrose Hill were told to stay in their front rooms in case other
LEGENDARY Manchester United hardman Paddy Crerand will have some tales to tell about his Old Trafford days when he speaks at a sportsman's dinner on Friday, February 20 at Leigh Ex-Servicemen's Club in Windermere Road. The event is in aid of Tyldesley
A 35-YEAR-OLD Accrington man broke a mirror in an accident at a cubicle in Blackburn Royal Infirmary and then slashed his wrists with a fragment. Barry Slater, who did not want to be represented by a solicitor, told Blackburn magistrates that he had gone
RESIDENTS have objected to plans which would see an Accrington pub expand with the construction of a conservatory. The licensee of the Peel Park Hotel on Turkey Street has applied to Hyndburn Council planning bosses for permission to build an extension
FOR most pensioners, retiring is all about putting your feet up, rather than forward. But for Rishton man Colin Cooper, retirement has simply given him more time to get on with his favourite pastime - running. And now he plans to celebrate his 70th birthday
A MAN found in possession of cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamine had "stocked up" for a three day stag weekend. Blackburn magistrates heard that Darren Peter Jackson was arrested after police responded to a report of two men using drugs in the
STEVE Cotterill now heads the list of managers vying to take charge of Burnley. Cotterill was due to be interviewed for the second time this weekend as one of the men on Barry Kilby's top secret shortlist. I can reveal that the former Cheltenham and Stoke
LANCASHIRE and Middlesex had to settle for a draw after rain arrived on the final day of their Championship clash at Old Trafford. Only 25 minutes play was possible before the umpires took the players off and the game was abandoned just after two o'clock
NEW ZEALAND'S loss is proving to be Colne's gain as Andre Adams played another key role to shock Musbury Fabrics Lancashire League leaders Bacup at the Horsfield on Saturday. Adams was in the frame for a place in the Kiwis' touring squad to England this
CARL Fogarty experienced the highs and lows of motorcycle racing during round five of the Superbike World Championship at Oschersleben in Germany. His rider, Troy Corser, grabbed the headlines by claiming pole position with a stunning Superpole lap and
STEVE Wilkes has been named as the new manager of Padiham Football Club. And the former Darwen boss admits he is relishing the challenge following seven years in charge at the Anchor Ground. "I'm really looking forward to it," said Wilkes, who missed
ALAN Kelly has revealed his desire to prolong his Blackburn Rovers career. The goalkeeper, who retired from playing last season because of a finger injury, is hoping to stay on at Ewood Park in a behind-the-scenes role. The 35-year-old former Ireland
STEVE Cotterill now heads the list of managers vying to take charge of Burnley. Cotterill was due to be interviewed for the second time this weekend as one of the men on Barry Kilby's top secret shortlist. I can reveal that the former Cheltenham and Stoke
YIPPEE, another Bank Holiday. Spring is a great time of year, what with Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day...hardly a week goes by without a day off work. And, whatever the weather, a large proportion of the British population know well in advance how
BAYLEYS Cafe Bar in Darwen will continue to open until late after licensing officers granted it a new entertainment licence - despite concerns from some residents. John Clay, owner of the bar, applied to renew the licence which allows him to open until
A DARWEN man has been charged with the attempted murder of his elderly grandfather. 73-year-old Joseph Stones was today recovering at Royal Preston Hospital after being allegedly hit around the head with a lump hammer. Police said they believed he had
THE Food Standards Agency today advised consumers that some pies in batches of three brands of fruit pies which are on sale in East Lancashire have been found to contain mould. The three affected brands, all made by Manor Bakeries, are: Mr Kipling Six
A 42-YEAR-OLD Blackburn man who asked magistrates to send him to prison got more than he bargained for. Defence solicitor Stephen Parker told Blackburn magistrates that David John Leaver wished to be sentenced for driving offences without further adjournment
A BLACKBURN mother who lived a "tragic" life died after drugs she was taking for depression accumulated in her system, an inquest heard. The Blackburn hearing was told that Sharon Richardson, 37, of Hollin Bridge Street, Blackburn, was taking a number
A BLACKBURN pub could still be turned into a "high-class" amusement arcade despite councillors' decision not grant a permit for the project. Members of Blackburn with Darwen's licensing committee turned down a licence application from Sceptre Leisure
AN EAST Lancashire headteacher could be crowned the best in the North West after making the short-list for prestigious awards. Iain Hulland, head teacher at Alder Grange Community and Technology School in Rawtenstall, has chalked up an outstanding reputation
A BRIDEGROOM was left stranded after he turned up for his stag night to find the venue he had booked boarded up. Gareth Evans, aged 25, is due to marry his fiancee Julie Churchman, aged 33, on June 12. Best man and brother Lee, aged 23, had the task of
Adults Only Diet Support Club, Brunshaw Action Group's Community Centre, Burnley, 6pm-7pm. Slimming World, Byerden House, Colne Rod, Burnley, 7pm. WeightWatchers, Central Methodist Church Hall, Hargreaves Street, Burnley, 10.15am, noon and 5pm. Nelson
From the Guide files of Friday, June 1, 1979: SELF-EMPLOYED chartered accountant Mr Len Fish appeared on the Jimmy Tarbuck quiz show, Winner Takes All. Mr Fish, of Park Road, Prestwich, stood to win £1,000 from the show and the chance to reappear on future
A BLACKBURN optician has been named national Optician of the Year at the 'optics oscars'. Philip Jones, who commutes from his Ravenswing Avenue home to his Carnforth practice, was singled out by judges for special praise. He took top prize in the Best
SEDGLEY Park RUFC celebrated a magnificent season of success with a marvellous awards dinner at their Park Lane clubhouse. The RFU National League Division Two trophy was on parade as was the Lancashire Cup and awards were handed out to the players as
AMERICA is currently getting a terrible "press" over the Iraq situation. Yet America has said all it wants is to hand power back to the Iraqis. The only provision the USA has made is that the power is in the hands of a democratically-elected responsible
I'VE read with interest letters here condemning the idea of elected regional government for the North West -- one of the latest by Mr Howarth (May 24). He, like others, argues for the status quo -- suggesting that everything's fine as it is. 'No change
Doncaster 19 Leigh 14 by Mike Hulme: A FURIOUS Darren Abram laid the blame for Leigh's shock defeat at the door of his own players. The Centurions coach blasted: "Doncaster didn't win it, we lost it." Abram added: "Yes, I'm angry. Not just because we
ALAN Kelly has revealed his desire to prolong his Blackburn Rovers career. The goalkeeper, who retired from playing last season because of a finger injury, is hoping to stay on at Ewood Park in a behind-the-scenes role. The 35-year-old former Ireland
ALAN Kelly has always been one of football's great survivors. Back in 1988, when Kelly was cutting his teeth as a rookie goalkeeper at Preston North End, his career was almost cut short before it had a chance to start as a motorbike accident left him
THE deputy head of a Burnley high school has voiced his disappointment after failing in a bid for specialist arts college status. But David Franklin said everyone at Towneley High would be redoubling their efforts to put in a fresh bid. Towneley was told
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike has urged the Church of England to act and stop East Lancashire parishes relying on retired vicars to keep Sunday services going. He took up the issue in the House of Commons with Church Commissioner, Sir Stuart Bell. The Burnley
AN ENERGY efficiency scheme could help to cut heating bills in more than 1,200 Burnley homes over the next year. The Switch on to Savings programme will enable owner-occupiers and private tenants to access a council-endorsed energy efficiency grant or
A CRACK squad to tackle yobbish behaviour in Burnley is to be formed following a new report. A working group at Burnley Council, formed to examine the progress in the fight against anti-social behaviour, has recommended the introduction of a dedicated
THE first in a series of walks to guide people around new Tacklers' Trails in Nelson and Brierfield will take place on Saturday. The trails, linking the community, canals and the cotton industry, are named after overlookers who worked in the mills. The
A WRITER whose work was influenced by his stay in Colne as a wartime evacuee has died, aged 72. Jack , whose work includes scripts for 1960s Coronation Street, Spend, Spend, Spend, The Knowledge, P'tang Yang Kipperbang, Day to Remember and A Nightingale
A CENTURY of one of the most famous names in the industrial world was celebrated across East Lancashire on Saturday. Vintage cars and aeroplane engines were on display to mark 100th anniversary of the first meeting between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce
THE owner of a Meals on Wheels service today began a crusade to improve community support for the elderly after one of her clients died in a house fire. Barbara Taylor, from Colne Meals on Wheels, has said she feels partly to blame for the death of 83
PRICES in shops looked certain to be forced up in East Lancashire because of the increased price haulage contractors were having to pay for fuel. One haulier warned that some small firms might even be struggling to stay open or continue in business because
A MAN who suffered horrendous injuries when he crashed his car through a fence was told that he had narrowly escaped a prison sentence. Blackburn magistrates heard that Stephen Atkinson crashed after failing to stop for a police officer. Atkinson was
A PENSIONER who battled cancer for two years, but refused treatment so her family did not see her suffer unnecessarily, has lost her fight for life. "Mum in a Million" Ruth Flood, 83, had 15 children, 37 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren -- and
WHEN Prestwich's Casey Lee Jolleys won the role of Fred Elliott's Thai bride, Orchid, in Coronation Street, her mum, Maureen, was pleased. But when Casey was invited on to GMTV, Maureen was even more delighted. "My mum just loves Eamon Holmes," said Casey
A BID to power a cement kiln using fuel made from dead animals - possibly including those infected with mad cow disease - was today backed by the Government agency responsible for protecting public health. An investigation by the Foods Standard Agency
THE winning feeling is something David May has grown used to down the years. The former Manchester United defender has a plethora of trophies and medals in his cabinet to remind him of the glory years at Old Trafford. But life at Burnley has shown May
HARD-hitting Sri Lankan professional Jeevantha Kalatunga led Barnoldswick to an eight wicket win over Baxenden in the Veka Ribblesdale League on Saturday. Jonathon Harvey scored a half century for Baxenden, but saw the rest of the batting collapse around
FORMER Accrington Stanley and Burnley defender Gordon Armstrong has moved to UniBond League Premier Division outfit Radcliffe Borough. Armstrong was signed by Stanley boss John Coleman following his release from Turf Moor last summer but was not given
PEOPLE suffering from a chronic condition are being invited to enrol on a free self-management course in Atherton. The course will help participants learn more about pain management techniques, coping with depression, relaxation, appropriate exercise,
ALL is fair in love and war -- at least it was in Ramsbottom and Bury over the weekend. Both towns stepped back 60 years to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day, with a mock 1940s wedding and a spectacularly recreated Second World War battle. The events
A 33-YEAR-OLD man was true to his word after going to Darwen police station and warning officers that he was going to cause trouble at his partner's home. Blackburn magistrates heard that shortly after, officers were called to an address in Darwen where
THOUSANDS of music lovers from across the county headed to Darwen for the start of the town's annual music festival. Last year's event attracted more than 20,000 people with headliners Bad Manners on the main stage and organisers say this year's crowds
POLICE investigating the Jackass-style stunts which resulted in Darwen boy Joe Armstrong suffering serious burns have arrested and questioned two teenagers, it was revealed today. The youths have been released on police bail while officers carry out further
A "FRAGILE" teenager who beat up a businessman and left him with a detached retina was today starting an 18-month term of detention. Patrick Whitney, 18, had suffered a horrendous childhood and may have attacked designer Andrew Cooke after all the frustrations
TAKING centre stage in a massive theatre production just weeks after giving birth might sound baa-rmy, but Big Ears the sheep is taking it all in her stride. The eight-year-old ewe will be leaving her two lambs behind every night for about a fortnight
THE FAMILY of a young woman who died from cancer today thanked those who have donated money to the The Christie Hospital in her memory. Dawn Quirk's sister Tracy Banks, 32, said they will continue to raise money after opening a memorial fund. As well
POLICE seized alcohol and warning letters to youths as part of a clampdown on alcohol-related crime at the weekend. Officers targeted hotspots for anti-social behaviour and drunkenness across East Lancashire using a range of tactics. These included seizing
A WOMAN in a drug induced daze attacked two children because they would not help her find her baby's bottle. Blackburn magistrates heard that a six-year-old girl had been slapped with the back of the hand, scratched across the face and grabbed by the
A DROP-IN centre for Blackburn teenagers will be given a face-lift thanks to a grant from the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. Groundwork Blackburn, which is creating the centre in Higher Croft, is the latest project to benefit thanks to a £5,000 cheque
FOR £500 a month Emma Porter has been toiling on the night shifts on a factory production line. She has taken the work to free up 30 hours a week to volunteer in a school, gaining new skills and contacts in a bid to improve her long-term employment prospects
