A GOVERNMENT report which gives a clean bill of health to the controversial Cemfuel has been slammed by Conservative MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans. And Mr Evans has vowed to push for an early meeting with ministers to discuss his concerns. The Government's
BRIAN DOOGAN talks to young Aussie professional Matthew Mott about his desire to make the most out of his summer in the Lancashire League MATTHEW Mott freely admits that he has come to Church to go to school. A Sunday school of sorts. Not the kind with
A CAMPAIGN for a village play area has finally paid off, after more than 20 years of pressure. The playground, in Foulridge, was officially handed over to the parish council in a ceremony some local people never thought they would see. People who were
A MOTHER who was handed her "miscarried" baby for a farewell cuddle today spoke of how the tragedy turned to tears of joy. Sue Mayfield was rushed to Queen's Park Hospital just 23 weeks into her pregnancy believing she was having a miscarriage. Even after
CONSERVATIVE council candidates who lost out in last month's local elections actually increased the number of votes they received, a parliamentary candidate claimed. Trisha Buzzard, speaking at a meeting of Rossendale and Darwen Conservative executive
A LABOURER at a concrete factory was killed instantly when he was crushed beneath a steel shutter weighing almost a ton, an inquest heard. Victor Flood, 35, and workmates were stripping a mould from a U-shaped concrete beam at CV Buchan Ltd, on Huncoat
HUNDREDS of friends and fellow racers said their final farewells to motorbike racer Mick Lofthouse at an emotional service yesterday. Bike enthusiasts and racing fans from across the country gathered at Accrington cemetery for the cremation of Mick Lofthouse
ONCE again, the Tories are receiving millions of pounds from dubious sources to ensure their victory at the next election. My wish is for Labour and the Liberal Democrats to present their political views to the electorate with as little expense as possible
FOR the first time in 30 years Margaret Boyle will be able to go to the polling station in person next time there is an election. Mrs Boyle has been the election officer at Burnley Council for the past 13 years and for 17 more at the former Accrington
FIREFIGHTERS are preparing a day of fun to raise cash for a Darwen teenager left in a wheelchair after a sledging accident. Darwen fire station will hold an open day for townsfolk on Sunday, June 23, 10am to 4pm, in aid of Stephen Lightbown, of Sough
CHORLEY CC took another important step on the road to Lord's in their defence of the Abbot Ale Cup with a comfortable victory by 84 runs over Greater Manchester club Roe Green at Worsley last night. In the regional final Chorley will now be at home to
BARRY McGuigan has launched a stinging attack on Naseem Hamed before tonight's world featherweight title fight at the Newcastle Arena. Hamed, described by promoter Frank Warren as "British boxing's real super legend of the ring", faces unbeaten Puerto
CAN Lowerhouse lift their first ever Lancashire League title in 1996? That is the burning question on everybody's lips at Liverpool Road as Lowerhouse prepare for tomorrow's derby against fierce rivals Burnley at Turf Moor. After seven wins, and just
A SERIES of Mystery Plays, depicting the stories from the old and new testaments, begins tomorrow with one of the Ribble Valley's most historic churches as a backdrop. The plays, to be staged in the open air arena of Whalley Abbey, will mark the 700th
TOP fabric firm, Liberty, left a workforce in tatters with the announcement it is to close its Burnley distribution centre with the loss of 150 jobs. The troubled group said the multi-million pound centre and factory shop would go later this year as it
IT is a great shame that Republican Paul Pawlowski finally feels it is time to call it a day in his campaign to rid this country of that undemocratic financial drain we call "Our" Royal Family. Not that I think that he stood much chance of success, faced
POLICE were today appealing for a motorbike-riding gunman to give himself up. Accrington CID know the identity of the gunman who shot 29-year-old John Smedley in broad daylight on Persia Street, Accrington, but are withholding naming him for the moment
CLUB sponsors Endsleigh Insurance today underlined their commitment to Burnley. The Insurance giants will not be sponsoring the Football League next season after a new £5.25 million three-year deal struck with the Nationwide Building Society. But today
EWOOD stalwart Colin Hendry (pictured) has pinpointed the burning passion of the Scottish clan as their main weapon in Euro 96. The big Blackburn Rovers central defender was today helping Craig Brown's put the finishing touches to Scotland's preparation
