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Stories for 19 November 2002

Accrington News

Question is: Do you care?

HYNDBURN Council's cabinet today issued a rallying cry to the people of Great Harwood and said: "It's your town, get involved!" more...

Travel firm on the move

AN East Lancashire travel firm which has operated from the same site for decades is looking forward to the future from new multi-purpose offices. more...

Two arrested in cannabis swoop

TWO people have been arrested and a large quantity of cannabis seized after a drugs warrant was executed at a house in Oswaldtwistle. more...

Man jailed after biting his own mother

A 23-YEAR-OLD man went round to visit his mother on Mothers' Day -- and grabbed her by the throat and bit her. more...

Corrie stars on the catwalk

CORONATION Street stars turned out to sashay down the catwalk at a charity fashion show at Accrington Town Hall in aid of Mount Carmel RC High School. more...

Planners' 'no' to extensions

PLANNERS at Hyndburn Council are set to reject an application to build two dormer extensions at an Accrington home because they would mar the surrounding landscape. more...

Blackburn News

Swastikas fury in by-election ward

ANTI-NAZI league protesters swooped on a Blackburn community to remove swastikas daubed on walls just days before a by-election. more...

Praise for child care

SOCIAL Services bosses who came in for tough criticism for their handling of children on the "at risk" register have been praised for improvements made during the past year. more...

Santa delay due to vetting

SHOPPING centre bosses facing an empty grotto today revealed they have found a Santa -- though he has to be vetted before he can take pride of place in the festive winter wonderland. more...

Hoops mon! They're so friendly

TWO Blackburn pensioners today revealed how they showed a group of Celtic fans some heartwarming East Lancashire hospitality when they travelled to see the Rovers Celtic match but were excluded from the ground. more...

Meeting to avoid ticket chaos

BLACKBURN Rovers officials are to meet police chiefs later this week to discuss ways of avoiding a repeat of the chaos during the club's game against Celtic. more...

MP's limo caught in bus lane sneak

FOREIGN Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw has been accused of ignoring traffic regulations to get to work down a restricted bus lane in London. more...

High-speed terror in police car chase

A MOTORIST led police on a 15-mile high speed chase around the streets of Blackburn. more...

Straw family in split over top-ups

AS Tony Blair faces a Cabinet split over top-up fees for students, Jack Straw is facing a similar dispute in his own family. more...

Travel charter launched for guide dogs

A TRAIN company has signed up to a guide dog travel charter to look after blind and partially sighted people. more...

Hosts wanted for volunteers

HOST families are wanted to look after the "most warm, friendly and peaceful people one could ever hope to meet". more...

Fire crew staves off inferno

FIRE crews believe they averted a major blaze in the heart of Blackburn with just seconds to spare. more...

Invitation to sit on the bench as a magistrate

APPLICATIONS are being invited from 'ordinary people' to become magistrates. more...

Blackpool News

Attacker held knife to driver's throat

A KNIFEMAN hijacked a Blackpool bus and then robbed the driver in an attack. more...

Bolton Business

'Better websites' seminar

HORWICH-based Webshak is to hold a free search engine seminar which designed to show local companies how to market websites more effectively and generate new sales leads. more...

Search on for heart of gold

NOMINATIONS are being sought for the second Tony Rink Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. more...

Small loans will lead to success

A NEW loan fund will help local people who want to establish "micro businesses". more...

Make club date

EFFECTIVE communication will be on the agenda when Bolton and Bury chamber launches its Networking Advantage Club on Tuesday, December 3. more...

Bolton Bygone

Bolton and the bloody massacre

Time Traveller Simon Topliss continues his fascinating series on the history of Bolton with the story of disaster in the town when England was engulfed by civil war. more...

November 17-18

From the Evening News, November 18, 1992 - TWO police officers dived for their lives when a gunman opened fire on a Bolton police station early today. more...

Bolton Education

School for all pupils shows way forward

EVEN as recently as 20 years ago, the idea of educating a disabled child at a mainstream school would have seemed radical and posed all sorts of accessbility problems. more...

Bolton Info

Bolton and the bloody massacre

Time Traveller Simon Topliss continues his fascinating series on the history of Bolton with the story of disaster in the town when England was engulfed by civil war. more...

Victorian value of the humble thimble BY NICK FLETCHER

SEWING was a popular pastime in the Victorian period and the one item that anyone skilled with a needle would require would be a thimble. more...

Bolton Leisure

A ghoulish double at The Lowry

WHAT sounds like a ghoulish pairing comes to The Lowry within the next two weeks. more...

A star farce

AN all-star cast appears in a new show this week at The Lowry until Saturday. Don't Dress For Dinner is a classic farce by Marc Camoletti. more...

Gallery space for young artists

BUDDING Damien Hirsts are being urged to exhibit their work at an exciting new art centre. more...

What to do in Bolton on... Tuesday

BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES more...

What to do in Bolton on Wednesday

BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES more...

The big switch-on

A GLITTERING parade, celebrity TV stars and hundreds of lights will help to transform Bolton into a winter wonderland on Thursday. more...

A rare chance to see a capital show

TICKETS for the Bolton Evening News reader holiday offer to see Peter Kay in London have been selling like hot cakes -- and now there is the chance for more people to get in on the act. more...

Country clips

Are you a Wainwright fan? Interest in Lancashire's master fell walker, who died in 1991, has now led to the initiation of a "Wainwright Society" with the backing of Kendal Museum. more...

Cheeky Girls in Christmas lights gig

THE Cheeky Girls -- stars of ITV's "Popstars: The Rivals" -- will be taking part in Bolton's Christmas lights big night on Thursday. more...

Chekky Girls to turn on Bolton lights

THE Cheeky Girls -- stars of ITV's "Popstars: The Rivals" -- will be taking part in Bolton's Christmas lights big night on Thursday. more...

This journey gets my coastal vote

NORTH Lancashire's limestone coast is an enticing mix of woods, coves, caves and mudflats on the edge of the Lake District. more...

Country clips

Are you a Wainwright fan? Interest in Lancashire's master fell walker, who died in 1991, has now led to the initiation of a "Wainwright Society" with the backing of Kendal Museum. more...

It's great to see talent blossom BY FRED SHAWCROSS

PEOPLE who know me reasonably well are aware that I derive a great deal of satisfaction from chronicling the success of young musicians and singers, especially if they have come to my notice through my association with Jeriatric Jazz. more...

What's on and where

THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: The Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. Free. more...

Taking a walk on wild side

CELEBRATING its 40th Anniversary this year, the Wildlife Trust in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside is the largest voluntary conservation organisation in the North West. And, with projects all over town, the Bolton office of the Trust is as busy as any. Frank Elson reports more...

Engine enthusiasts get all steamed up

AN insight into Bolton's industrial past was brought to life during an event designed to get more people interested in the town's history. more...

Bolton News

£140,000 for ambulanceman moving 19st patient

AN ambulance worker who hurt his back while moving a 19-stone patient today won £140,000 compensation. more...

School for all pupils shows way forward

EVEN as recently as 20 years ago, the idea of educating a disabled child at a mainstream school would have seemed radical and posed all sorts of accessbility problems. more...

The big switch-on

A GLITTERING parade, celebrity TV stars and hundreds of lights will help to transform Bolton into a winter wonderland. more...

How pub regulars foiled armed raid

nCOURAGEOUS customers and staff at a Bury pub have told how they fought back when armed raiders burst in. more...

How regulars at pub foiled armed raid

How pub regulars foiled armed raid more...

'Bullies hanged my son by tie'

AN 11-year-old boy was left hanging by his tie from a school door by a gang of bullies and could have been killed, his angry mother claimed today. more...

Young offenders face crime scene visit

YOUNG offenders will be sent back to the scene of their offences in a pioneering scheme to make the punishment fit the crime. more...

Farmer Arnold's plea to judge

DEFIANT farmer Arnold Davenport made a passionate plea to a county court judge yesterday as he appealed for the right to stay on his farm. more...

Pair charged over death of ecstasy girL, 10

A MAN and a woman were today charged with killing a 10-year-old girl who died after taking the rave drug ecstasy. more...

Man remanded on student murder charge

A 24-year-old man charged with the murder of a student who died after being attacked during a night out with friends was remanded in custody when he appeared in court today . more...

Bag snatch ordeal

AN 85-year-old woman was robbed as she walked down Charlton Avenue, in Prestwich. more...

Tram station plan

EXPANSION plans for Greater Manchester's tram service are due to come under public scrutiny. more...

£10m boost for Cheshire set

THE RURAL economy in Cheshire is to receive almost £10 million in Government cash to help it recover from the effects of the Foot and Mouth epidemic. more...

Exams stress blast

SCHOOL exams have become an "almost unmanageable burden" on teachers and pupils, says a Merseyside headmistress. more...

Vote for Grace

LIVERPOOL City Council bosses are urging the public to email their views on plans for a Fourth Grace. more...

Drowning fear search continues

A SEARCH is due to resume for a 57-year-old Oldham man feared drowned while diving in a disused quarry. more...

Abuse helpline

A MANCHESTER-based national free helpline for people abused as children is being launched today. It will give advice and support to adults. The number is 0800 0853330. more...

Organisation at Wigan is peerless BY FRED SHAWCROSS

I HAVE commented before in this column about the dedication and work which the people behind Wigan Jazz Club put into maintaining such a high profile venue. more...

Town pulls out all the stops for Pudsey

THE town centre was awash with character as students from Bolton Community College spent the morning fundraising for Children in Need. more...

Woman, 88, is latest con victim

AN 88-YEAR-OLD woman has become the latest victim to be targeted by bogus officials. more...

Jail for burglar who terrified naked woman

A WOMAN woke in the middle of the night to find a man standing at the foot of her bed, Bolton Crown Court was told. more...

Boy, 16, hurt in flat gas cylinder blast

A TEENAGER suffered burns to his head and left hand during a gas explosion in a Bolton flat today. more...

Gallery space for young artists

BUDDING Damien Hirsts are being urged to exhibit their work at an exciting new art centre. more...

Chekky Girls to turn on Bolton lights

THE Cheeky Girls -- stars of ITV's "Popstars: The Rivals" -- will be taking part in Bolton's Christmas lights big night on Thursday. more...

Cheeky Girls to turn on Bolton lights

THE Cheeky Girls -- stars of ITV's "Popstars: The Rivals" -- will be taking part in Bolton's Christmas lights big night on Thursday. more...

Bag snatch ordeal

AN 85-year-old woman was robbed as she walked down Charlton Avenue, in Prestwich. more...

Carly Bateman 'killed by client'

TEENAGE Bolton prostitute Carly Bateman's "short, wretched life" ended tragically when she was murdered by a client and dumped in undergrowth, a court heard. more...

High-risk jobs deserve the right pay rate

I READ that some schools of thought are suggesting that, because of the firefighters strike, persons may have died. more...

Why we should value work of these brigades

I AGREE with the firefighters' strike. Forty per cent does seem a lot but the press and media don't tell the full story. more...

Appalled by their attitude in this dispute

I AM appalled at the attitude of the firemen and their union. more...

Pay demands of fire teams are excessive

I FEEL I must write and express my views with regards to the current course of action being taken by the firefighters of this country. more...

Firefighters outside UK...

FIRE brigades union leader Andy Gilchrist's claim that they are the best firefighters in the world, is somewhat arrogant and insulting. more...

Every 999 call

FIREFIGHTERS put their lives on the line every time they answer a 999 call. more...

Halfway there

AN AMAZING gesture by a wealthy businessman has boosted the Bolton Evening News Coronary Care Appeal by a whopping £100,000. more...

Bolton Sport

Salford break Bury's spell

Schools Soccer by Graeme Hollinshead more...

Charities benefit from Cup fund

SEVERAL local worthy causes are to receive a cash boost from the Atherton Charity Cup fund. more...

Bolton Sunday League

LATEST tables more...

Ladies keep on winning

LEIGH RMI Ladies dominated their game against Greyhound Gunners to maintain a run of four wins from four games. more...

AIR MILES: Mills upset Athletic's title hopes

NEW Mills banished their recent form with a fine 2-0 win at Leigh Athletic to put some clear sky between them and the bottom places. Wes Gibbons helped himself to two more goals as the prolific Millers' striker took his tally to six for the season. more...

Leigh League

LATEST details more...

Leaders Radcliffe on target again

RADCLIFFE Amateurs maintained their seven point lead at the top of the LAL Premiership with a thundering 6-0win over visiting Hesketh Casuals. more...

Burnden Sevens

THURSDAY PREMIER DIVISION more...

Lancs FA Amateur Shield

LATEST results more...

Bolton Sunday League

LATEST details more...

Lancs FA Amateur Cup

LATEST results more...

Premier Fives

LATEST details more...

Bolton & Bury Mini League

LATEST results more...

Lancs Amateur League

LATEST tables more...

Bolton Boys Fed

Manchester League

LATEST tables more...

Lancs Amateur League

LATEST results more...

Stand recover after cup scare by Breightmet

SUNDAY football action in the BSG O35s saw the Divisional Cup Quarter Finals take place and in Division One, leaders Stand Athletic, survived a scare to come from 2-1 down, to eventually win 3-2 against Breightmet United. more...

Bolton Boys Fed: Sanders strikes gold

IT was cup weekend for a number of Bolton Boys Fed teams when several players took the honours. more...

Preece bids to bring in new faces

SHAKERS player-manager Andy Preece is on the look-out for a couple of loan signings this week as he attempts to keep Bury on the Third Division promotion trail. more...

RMI face tricky Boro derby clash

Leigh RMI v Radcliffe Borough preview by Martyn Hindley more...

Junior results round-up

ALL you need to know about junior soccer this week. more...

Paul in Test fitness race

NEW Zealand's Robbie Paul faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday's all-important final Test at Wigan after sustaining a deep gash to his right knee during the 14-14 draw at Huddersfield. more...

RL Test treat

SCHOOLBOY teams from Bolton and Wigan will face each other in a curtain-raiser to Great Britain's rugby league Test decider against new Zealand at Wigan's JJB Stadium on Saturday. more...

Heath's RL trial

HALIFAX are to give trials to former Leigh second rower Heath Cruckshank, 26, who was released by Huddersfield following their promotion to Super League. more...

Bolton lack a scoring edge

BOLTON RUFC's lack of a cutting edge in attack cost them a 15-0 home victory by Trafford. more...

Chelsea case for the defence

ALL the talk might be about Chelsea's exciting firepower, but the Londoners arrive at the Reebok on Saturday with a formidable recent defensive record writes Chris Sudlow more...

What the papers are saying on Tuesday

THE SUN: Terry Venables faces 10 crunch games that will decide his Leeds future. more...

What's on TV on Tuesday and Wednesday

SOCCER: Holland v Spain, England v Germany, Under-16s International Tournament - Sky Sports 1 1730. more...

Holly in the medals

HOLLY Swindells of Bolton Bridgeman Amateur Swimming Club won three silver medals in the Annual Northern Counties Synchronised Swimming Championships. more...

Giles, Flintoff injury shocks

ENGLAND'S Ashes hopes have been rocked by the loss of spinner Ashley Giles and all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. more...

Bolton Wanderers

Whites kick off changes

WANDERERS have switched two of their prestige home fixtures to lunchtime kick-offs on police advice to discourage pre-match drinking. more...

Blues savour vintage Zola

THE lone sight of Teddy Sheringham trailing off at Highbury on Saturday reminded us that time waits for no man writes Richard Mulligan more...

Chelsea case for the defence

ALL the talk might be about Chelsea's exciting firepower, but the Londoners arrive at the Reebok on Saturday with a formidable recent defensive record writes Chris Sudlow more...

Will Stig finally become The Great Dane?

STIG Tofting has admitted the frustration that has accompanied his first nine months of his Wanderers career. more...

Gardner, Johnson in Jamaica squad

WANDERERS' Ricardo Gardner and Jermaine Johnson have been named in the Jamaica squad for Wednesday night's friendly against Nigeria in Lagos. more...

Burnley News

Appeal for volunteers

CHARITY Victim Support is appealing for volunteers to join its new team offering help and advice to people appearing at court. more...

'Unfair lottery' claim over grants

COUNCILLORS today condemned a prize draw offering home improvement grants as an 'unfair lottery' which could leave people out in the cold. more...

Burnley says farewell to Frank `the Big Man'

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former mayor described as the "big man of Burnley". more...

Have your say on £2m council cuts

BURNLEY Borough Council has turned to its residents to ask them how they can plug a £2m gap in their budget. more...

Drugs Line bid to nail dealers

RESIDENTS in Burnley were today given a new weapon in the fight against drug dealers in the community after an anti-drug hotline was unveiled. more...

Computer boost puts WMC online

MEMBERS at a Burnley Working Men's Club are becoming IT literate -- thanks to the club becoming one of the first in the country to install computer centre. more...

Drinking contest man in court

A MIDDLE-AGED man drunk on a pub floor chose the one opposite a police station -- and frequented by off-duty officers. more...

Cliviger Bulletin

SEVERAL residents attended a meeting to protest about the removal of four mature trees from land adjacent to Red Lees Road, near The Hollins. more...

Drop in number of firms fined

THE number of companies fined by the Health and Safety Executive in Lancashire and Cumbria last year has fallen by almost half. more...

Action against the yobs

A SEMINAR on anti-social behaviour is demanding action not words as it bids to tackle the blight of modern-day society. more...

Show will go on despite firemen's dispute

STAFF at the Mechanics Theatre in Burnley are warning that a second strike by the firefighters may affect one of their plays. more...

Bury Business

Company is "committed" to town

PLANS to re-develop a major part of Whitefield town centre could soon be submitted to Bury Council. more...

Bury Education

Government probe over decision to shut school

THE decision to close a village school has sparked a government investigation. more...

Bury News

Pub raiders sent packing

COURAGEOUS customers and staff at a popular Bury pub fought back when armed raiders burst in. more...

Government probe over decision to shut school

THE decision to close a village school has sparked a government investigation. more...

Residents will not pay for £50m revamp

A NEW development set to transform The Rock will not cost the taxpayers of Bury a penny. more...

Bag snatch ordeal

AN 85-year-old woman was robbed as she walked down Charlton Avenue, in Prestwich. more...

Homes closure fight goes under Kilroy gaze

OLD folks' homes campaigners are making their case on nationwide TV today (Tues Nov 19) more...

Call for air gun ban after girl is shot

MP DAVID Chaytor has promised to take the lead in trying to get new laws to control the sale of air rifles. more...

Sanctuary appeals for return of stolen dog

A FAMILY took a dog for a walk from an animal sanctuary and walked off with it. more...

Company is "committed" to town

PLANS to re-develop a major part of Whitefield town centre could soon be submitted to Bury Council. more...

Annual reunion

OLD boys of Stand Grammar School and Stand College are invited to attend the annual reunion and dinner on Friday, November 29. more...

Advanced driving open evening

AN INSIGHT into advanced motoring will be provided at an open evening today (Tues Nov 19) by the Bury Group of Advanced Motorists. more...

Claimant figure drops

THE number of people claiming unemployment benefit throughout Bury fell in October. more...

Bury Sport

Early FA Cup KO a blow - Preece

ANDY Preece was disappointed at another early FA Cup exit at the hands of Plymouth on Saturday. more...

RMI face tricky Boro derby clash

Leigh RMI v Radcliffe Borough preview by Martyn Hindley more...

Borley loss of form riddle

SHAKERS midfielder David Borley appears to have been hit by a crisis of confidence during his injury lay-off. more...

Preece bids to bring in new faces

SHAKERS player-manager Andy Preece is on the look-out for a couple of loan signings this week as he attempts to keep Bury on the Third Division promotion trail. more...

Will Morrison sign for Shakers?

ANDY Preece's former Blackpool team-mate, Andy Morrison, is training with the Shakers and the obvious question has arisen about the chances of the former Manchester City ace signing for Bury. more...

Stand recover after cup scare by Breightmet

SUNDAYS football action in the BSG O35s saw the Divisional Cup Quarter Finals take place and in Division One, leaders Stand Athletic, survived a scare to come from 2-1 down, to eventually win 3-2 against Breightmet United. more...

Salford break Bury's spell

Schools Soccer by Graeme Hollinshead more...

Clarets Sport

Grim up north? It's grim in Rotherham!

IF ever there were a town more deserving of the "grim up north" stereotype than Rotherham, then I have yet to visit it. more...

Clitheroe News

Make or break for mental health unit

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a third mental health unit in the Ribble Valley have cleared the first hurdle after gaining the unanimous support of the borough's housing committee. more...

Agency urges farmers to check lie of land

EAST Lancashire farmers are being urged to check new maps produced by the Countryside Agency. more...

Forestry team to display skills

A DISPLAY of techniques used by Lancashire County Council's forestry team is to be given at one of the county's beauty spots. more...

Premiere is wizard for boarders

STUDENTS were spellbound when they travelled to the Lancashire premiere of the latest Harry Potter film. more...

Hospice make over

TECHNOLOGY specialists swapped their computers for gardening gloves in a bid to help out at a local hospice. more...

MP's Jaguar target of vandal attack

RIBBLE Valley Tory MP Nigel Evans has become a victim of the petty crime wave the government is trying to beat. more...

Witnesses sought to burglaries

POLICE are looking for witnesses to two house burglaries in Read overnight on Saturday. more...

New school 'child friendly'

PUPILS, parents and governors have all been celebrating a move into a new state-of-the-art school building. more...

Stolen van 'may be used for crime'

POLICE are asking Ribble Valley residents to be on the lookout for a stolen Astra van. more...

Colne News

No cash, so thief took rashers

A JOBLESS thief helped himself to five packs of bacon, Burnley Magistrates heard. more...

Darwen News

School probes chat room date

AN investigation has been launched after a teenage girl met a stranger after logging onto an internet chat room during a school lesson. more...

Thugs in street attack

A 41-YEAR-OLD man was attacked by five thugs who jumped from a car and assaulted him as he crossed the road with his family. more...

Tragic teen's mum in bid for answers

THE parents of tragic Darwen teenager Melissa Strickson today revealed they are continuing to lobby the authorities over her death. more...

House blaze tragedy man's funeral

THE funeral of a man who died in a house fire one week ago was due to take place today. more...

Drink driver on bail after guilty plea

A MAN seen staggering out of a Darwen Street takeaway got into a car and drove off in an erratic fashion. more...

Fresh appeal over sex attack on mum

POLICE have renewed an appeal for witnesses after a woman was indecently assaulted in front of her seven-year-old daughter. more...

Lock cars, ramblers urged

ABSENT-minded ramblers are being advised to lock up after a car thief picked up on their lax security. more...

Civic tribute to Scout leader

SCOUT leaders gathered for centenary celebrations, to receive awards and to mark the retirement of group Scout leader Ian Ashton. more...

Lancashire Leisure

A real experience at the club

A DARWEN club has broken new ground and become the first in the area to start serving an award-winning ale. more...

Cheers Charles, it's a pint of thanks

THE Prince of Wales today toasted his new title of Prince of Ales with a pint of Blackburn's finest Thwaites beer. more...

Joanne's kisses lead charity bonanza

A BLACKBURN bar had a bumper fund-raiser for Children in Need as staff helped raise more than £250. more...

Take your seats for a real thriller

THEY'LL be sitting on the edges of their seats when Blackburn Arts Club presents Ira Levin's classic thriller Deathtrap. more...

Players lining up a triple treat

ROSSENDALE Players are already gearing up for 2003 with a trio of top plays. more...

Stage Whispers...

ST Francis Players and St Aidan's Art Group will stage Elementary My Dear in Blackburn later this week. more...

Players' Funny Money

ROSSENDALE Players' next production, Ray Cooney's Funny Money, will take place at Bacup Leisure Hall from November 26 to 30. more...

EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, Date: November 20

A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. more...

Lancashire News

Is it time for a notebook?

NOTEBOOK computers, so often the preserve of business people, are slowly making inroads into the domestic market. more...

Wake up to the news

THOUSANDS of hours of history and nostalgia will be freely available with the launch of Pathe's famous cinema newsreels online. more...

Ten years ago

CLARE Holden, a ten-year-old schoolgirl from St Andrew's, Blackburn, won top prize at a fishing competition at The Dean, Darwen, after she hooked an 18in rainbow trout weighing 3.5lb. more...

Five years ago

SHOPPERS joined in a Mad Hatters tea party in King William Street, Blackburn, organised by Cavalier Carpets, as an early fund-raiser for the BBC Children In Need Appeal. more...

School probes chat room date

AN investigation has been launched after a teenage girl met a stranger after logging onto an internet chat room during a school lesson. more...

Charges over youngest ecstasy death

TWO people have been charged with unlawful killing after the death of 10-year-old Lancaster girl, Jade Slack. more...

Camera is OK, speed warning not so good

REGARDING your report about the speed camera on Whalley Road, Great Harwood (LET, November 12) the police response to the complaints completely missed the point. more...

Extinction of car looming

DEREK Behan (Letters, November 4) is obviously a non-driving saint and not of this world. more...

Our leaders are hypocritical

I THINK it is right and proper that we hold remembrance services throughout the country to honour men and women who gave their lives for our great country and no doubt Hyndburn Labour county councillors, councillors and our MP showed their respects in an appropriate manner. more...

Statistic is demeaning

REGARDING the firefighters' strike, I was interested to hear that there are 40 applicants for each job vacancy for a firefighter. more...

Ignore the moaners, Phil

REGARDING Phil Neville's firework display (LET, November 8), we live across the road on the new estate and the display was brilliant -- best we have ever seen. more...

Thanks for your donations

I WOULD like to thank the family, friends and neighbours of my grandfather, Ted Procter, for their kind donations to Breast Cancer Research in memory of him. £160 was raised. more...

We don't complain - that's the trouble

WEEKS ago while I was doing a bit of business in London I decided to go into the wonderland of Harrod's at Knightsbridge. more...

Keep kids out of chat rooms

ALL parents will be alarmed today by the case of a 15-year-old East Lancashire schoolgirl who used a school computer to access an Internet chat room and arrange a meeting with a man. more...

Lancashire Sport

The fans deserved a refund!

AFTER a poor run of results we finally got back on track, taking all three points against Gateshead, but to be honest the performance was still very poor and I felt sorry for the odd one or two people in the crowd of 606 who were asking for their money back. more...

Reds will be out to avenge defeat

ACCRINGTON Stanley's promotion push will be put on the back burner tonight when they take on Barrow in the second round of the UniBond League Challenge Cup. more...

Trio return to lift Rovers boss

GRAEME Souness has been handed a triple injury boost ahead of Sunday's trip to Charlton with Garry Flitcroft, Martin Taylor and Stig Bjornebye all set to step up their comebacks over the next couple of days. more...

Dimi's debut date

CLARETS striker Dimitri Papadopoulos is set to make his full international debut against the Republic of Ireland in Athens tomorrow night. more...

Season's stars are presented with their awards

TRANSCO Lancashire Cricket League Awards 2002: more...

Injuries don't help Clarets boss

STAN Ternent has always insisted that if his squad remains free from injuries and suspensions then they are a match for anyone in the first division. more...

Dimi's debut date

CLARETS striker Dimitri Papadopoulos is set to make his full international debut against the Republic of Ireland in Athens tomorrow night. more...

United clash set to sell out

BURNLEY'S Worthington Cup clash with Manchester United became a sell-out this morning as the last of the tickets were snapped up by eager fans. more...

Trio return to lift Rovers boss

Youth team to take on Pool

ROVERS will give up home advantage when they take on Blackpool in the FA Youth Cup tomorrow. more...

Rovers deny Albion move

BLACKBURN Rovers today poured cold water on Press speculation linking them with a swoop for West Brom's Jason Roberts in the January sales. more...

Fulham date set

ROVERS have confirmed the next home fixture, against Fulham, WILL be played on Saturday November 30. more...

Leigh Leisure

Paintings of our green and pleasant land

ARTIST Peter Hollingsworth presents more than 30 works depicting the green and varied countryside under threat from encroaching development that lies around the boundaries of Leigh, Tyldesley and Atherton in his current exhibition. more...

Leigh Sport

Heath's RL trial

HALIFAX are to give trials to former Leigh second rower Heath Cruckshank, 26, who was released by Huddersfield following their promotion to Super League. more...

Boro face tricky RMI derby clash

Leigh RMI v Radcliffe Borough preview by Martyn Hindley more...

Nelson News

Will text mark the spot for voters?

PENDLE residents could be encouraged to vote next year via text messages or over the Internet at their library. more...

Service in memory of road victim Joanne

ROAD accident victims were remembered by their families at a church service. more...

Message to keep kids safe this Christmas

NELSON'S Pendle Rise shopping centre will host a seasonal safety day aimed at protecting children this Christmas. more...

Drink-driver claimed he had only 'two cans'

A DRINK-driver was stopped by a police oficer who believed he was "drunk" at the wheel, a court was told. more...

Court's grim threat to thief

A THIEF who struck again within a week of being given a Drug Treatment and Testing Order walked free from court. more...

Fair was a chance to help homeless

MEMBERS of the Salvation Army got into the Christmas spirit with a fete at their Nelson shop on Saturday. more...

Rovers Sport

It has been a week to forget - quickly

OVER the last season and a half penning this column has been a dream come true. more...

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