FOUR St Mary's Catholic High school pupils who scored 100 per cent attendance at PE lessons received tickets to Blackpool FC and a party at the Pleasure Beach's Burger King restaurant. Year eight students Neil Quinn, Kerry Singleton, Mark Scott and Jordan
KIND-HEARTED pupils at a Blackpool school swapped their uniform for civvies to raise money for disabled children. Students at St Mary's Catholic High School, St Walburga's Road, raised £340 during a non-uniform day for children's charity 'Whizz Kidz'.
A BLACKPOOL primary school is to be a shining example after its pupils turned in outstanding results. St Bernadette's Catholic primary school in Devonshire Road, Bispham, has been asked to become a beacon school by the Department for Education and Employment
A LIGHT-HEARTED look at our MPs' life in Westminster. Nigel Evans had cause to regret a sense of humour this week as politicians so often do. He resolved to be more careful about what he said after he dutifully filed in to the House of Commons on Tuesday
IT'S lucky I'm here this week readers -- lesser people prone to my condition have ended up in the funny farm. But the van with the square wheels has yet to take me away and by realising and indeed confronting my problem I seemed to have overcome it myself
Woodley Sports 1 Ramsbottom United 5 DAVID YORKE-ROBINSON returned to form in devastating fashion after a season ruined by injury. The left-sided midfield man scored twice and helped set up another goal after coming on at half-time at Flixton. Yorke-Robinson
CLUB captain Nick Daws has warned that this season's Bury team could fall apart if the situation at the club is not sorted out soon. Daws spoke from the heart about the club he loves and told how he wants to be a Gigg Lane player in August but it depended
UNSWORTH had a highly profitable weekend in the Central Lancashire League, picking up ten points with two fine victories. On Saturday they celebrated after a 41-run win over local rivals Stand and followed that up on Sunday with an eight-wicket triumph
Springhead 0 Elton Fold 1 ELTON FOLD ended their Finnair Manchester League Premier Division season on a high note with a victory that was somewhat against the odds as tired legs just about held out against a side who dominated for long periods. Strong
LEIGH East Under 14s won another league in front of the big crowd at Grasmere Street when they defeated Pilkington's 32-24. East always looked like scoring when they had the ball but in defence they were weak at times. The try scorers were Thomas Brindle
Shaw Cross Sharks 16 Leigh East 20 LEIGH East's young winger Phil Marsden may never realise just how important was the try he scored seconds from full time in Saturday's nail-biting Conference Division One game against Dewsbury side Shaw Cross. The try
Leigh Miners 14 Thornhill Trojans 16 THE Trojans showed true dogs of war spirit to overturn a 14-0 deficit and continue their fine run with a dramatic late win at Twist Lane. Recent form has seen the Trojans climb from second bottom to midtable security
1811: The first recorded Siamese twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, were born. 1812: British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval was assassinated in the House of Commons by a bankrupt broker. 1812: The waltz was introduced to Britain and was condemned as immoral
HINDLEY: Rumours in the Sunday press that moors murderer Myra Hindley was to be moved to Prestwich Hospital were denied. A spokesman for the North West Regional Health Authority told the Bury Times: "The allegations are totally false." ROARING SUCCESS
RESIDENTS of a Blackburn estate used a scale model of the area to discuss solutions for problems affecting the community. The community planning day -- Planning for Real -- was held in a marquee in Cicely Court where residents were invited to highlight
SEXY pop stars Atomic Kitten have joined the line up for the first music concert to be held at Ewood Park, Blackburn, it was announced today. The female trio will take their place alongside the already confirmed S Club 7 and 5ive at the Feel the Noise
THANK you for the article (LET, March 28) about the booklet to commemorate those from Chipping and Whitewell areas who died in the 1914-18, 1939-45 and Korean Wars. I am grateful to all those who contacted me with details of John Carr. We now have quite
UNWANTED flats and council houses are being flattened in Atherton. Demolition began yesterday on a total of 52 Hag Fold homes, which the authority says nobody seems to want to live in. Following consultations with locals, the boarded-up homes are going
ROSSENDALE has a serious problem with the number of unadopted streets and roads, so much so that 20 per cent of all the borough's streets and roads are in fact unadopted. This is approximately 50 miles and, in Bacup alone, that amounts to about 114 streets
SCHOOLBOY David Horner is launching a fund raising appeal to help his little brother speak again. Cross country runner David, 12, of Rutland Road, Tyldesley, is planning a sponsored five mile run round his estate on Saturday to start the fund raising
POLICE are investigating an attack on two men who were both "glassed" in the face during fights in the Moss Street area of Bury early on Saturday (May 5). Both suffered facial cuts and were taken to Bury General Hospital for treatment. Police have launched
AN 85-year-old retired shopkeeper has been found hanged at his home in Radcliffe. An inquest is now expected to open today (Fri May 11) into the death of Mr Jack Balshaw whose body was discovered by his wife May on Tuesday afternoon (May 8) at their Bolton
TWO raiders escaped with cash after a robbery at McDonald's in Whitefield on Tuesday night (May 8). The masked men, one armed with a knife, entered the Bury New Road fast food restaurant at 11.20pm and threatened staff before grabbing the money from a
A BURY pub has raced off with the title of J. W. Lees pub of the year. The Pack Horse in Birtle entered the winners' enclosure at the brewery's annual awards ceremony after proving top for quality and service. The pub is run by Veronica Warburton who
AROUND 200 fun seekers kicked up their heels to give a Bury charity a cash boost. The proceeds of a line dancing fund-raiser to the tune of £437 were presented to Bury Hospice by the dance co-organisers, Bury Councillor Mrs Dorothy Cassidy, and Mrs Pat
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent was at the centre of a health scare today after missing the start of the club's end of season trip to Portugal. The Clarets manager did not join his team when they set off from Manchester Airport yesterday and was admitted to
FOUR men were accused of raping a woman following an after hours drinking session in a town centre pub. A court has heard how the alleged victim was said to have consented to sexual activity and had enjoyed a "wild night" at the Swan And Royal in Clitheroe
A DRAMATIC new work of art has been unveiled in Radcliffe, establishing the town at the heart of the Irwell Sculpture Trail. In The Bulrushes , a £15,000 sculpture by William Pym, is yet another boost to Radcliffe's cultural standing. The four metre high
POLICE have launched an appeal to find sponsors for new recruits in the shape of four cute German shepherd puppies. Sponsors will be asked to pay a lump sum of £450 which will be put towards the first inoculations and general upkeep of the puppies. In
A BURY fireman has scored a sizzling success by seeing off strong competition from colleagues at UK airports to scoop a top training award. Sub Officer John Sulek was one of two Manchester Airport representatives who took part in an aviation firefighting
BIG changes are underway to take the council-run Castlecroft Day Nursery out into the community. An open house session was held to introduce parents, councillors and representatives from local organisations to the plans. Nursery manager Nicola Freschini
NEIL Turley is on the verge of putting pen to paper on a new two-year contract which will safeguard his Hilton Park future until the end of the 2003 season. Turley's try-scoring exploits in this season's NFP competition have alerted Super League predators
SHOPPERS in Preston visited the town's flag market to mark this year's May Day celebrations. They were treated to a traditional jazz band which blasted out mellow tunes, while street sellers coaxed them with their wares. A number of craft stalls set up
A POPULAR church in Fulwood could be in for a £1.7 million redevelopment if the necessary funding can be raised. Fulwood Methodist Church, Watling Street Road, aims to build a multi-purpose building with a range of facilities. It will house a sports hall
SCALING the dizzy heights of a 20ft wall sounds like a tough challenge for most children, but for a Preston schoolboy it's just a hop, skip and a jump to great success. For six-year-old Thomas O'Brien, from Ingol, Preston, is hoping to prove that 'climb
WILL you turn out to vote on June 7? And if you do, who you will vote for? Citizen reporter Shaun Gibbons and photographer Kevin Walsh went out on to the streets of Preston to see how many people knew who their MPs were. Maureen Jenkinson, from Penwortham
STUDENTS are Burnley College are to appear on television next week. The 2nd year national diploma in popular music students were filmed for a documentary regarding pitfalls they could face in the music industry. The programme makers were looking at the
A CARER finished her night shift to find her car had been stolen, Burnley magistrates heard. The court was told how drink driver Lee Durkin, 18, claimed he had found the vehicle abandoned, got behind the wheel and took it into Burnley. Durkin, of Elmwood
POLICE have taken the unusual step of issuing a statement to stop false rumours about a local taxi firm. Stories about Adam's Private Hire, of Farrington Court, Burnley, began to circulate after the cars were taken off the road for a short time as police
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent was at the centre of a health scare today after missing the start of the club's end of season trip to Portugal. The Clarets manager did not join his team when they set off from Manchester Airport yesterday and was admitted to
POLICE are being asked to increase patrols in an area of Burnley where two vehicles were destroyed in an arson attack. Neighbours reported seeing children pouring liquid from a vegetable oil can into the gutter on Holbeck Street, Daneshouse, before setting
A CHAMPAGNE reception will mark the official opening of the Pendleside Hospice Garden at the rear of the day care section in Reedley. The area has been transformed from a grassy wilderness to a wheelchair friendly garden with areas of block paving, bench
A DRUG addict hid 29 wraps of high strength heroin, worth about £400 on the streets, just before he was arrested. Burnley Crown Court heard how Munir Hussain, 20, was rumbled at the police station after an officer spotted cling film between his buttocks
PRESTON manager David Moyes said he was pleased with the players performance following the win over West Brom in the final league match of the season. Preston manager David Moyes said: "We were the better side in the second half and deserved to win."
LEYLAND Barracudas came second in the North Lancs Micro League match after an exciting contest. The 9 yr Mixed Freestyle Relay touched in second while Emma Godwin took the 10 yr Girls Freestyle race and the 11 yr Girls Medley Relay finished first. The
I AM writing this letter with a feeling of utter disgust. It is Monday, April 23, St George's Day, and every year I, and many of my friends, celebrate this joyous occasion. We take days off work and we go somewhere different to celebrate. In recent years
PERMISSION has been granted for a single storey extension to the front of the Milano restaurant, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, despite it being recommended for refusal by planning officers. Amended plans which showed a reduction in size to the extension
GUESTS at the Hare and Hounds pub, in Foulridge, will be paying to sleep under the stars since the renovation of five new guest rooms featuring an unusual work of art. Local people gathered at the pub after dark this week and were told to lie on the bed
YOUNGSTERS in Barnoldswick no longer need identification to get into a social club in the town after a businesswoman was given the go-ahead to turn it into a nursery. Councillors gave the green light to plans to transform the former Ouzledale Social Club
YOUNGSTERS in Accrington are to get a new sports field after two teenagers made a plea to councillors last night. Now, a local councillor has warned unruly youngsters to stay away from the new facility and let the good teenagers enjoy what they have got
A NEW school for Muslim girls is set to open in Accrington -- inside an old workshop. Council bosses in Hyndburn approved the scheme for a former workshop in Newark Street, Accrington, during a meeting of the development services committee. It was the
A MOTHER whose son's organs were kept by doctors at Alder Hey Hospital today said she would sue for compensation. Nursery nurse Wendy Bury, of Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, was among hundreds of parents who discovered parts of their babies had been kept
A PLAQUE commemorating the world-beating achievements of Golborne's most famous son went missing immediately after being unveiled. But the tribute to Journal-land's only boxing world champion -- the late "Battling Blacksmith" Peter Kane -- is in safe
THE nation goes to the polling booths on June 7 -- and in part of Journal-land voters will be able to make crosses on two ballot sheets. Prime Minister Tony Blair has called a General Election for the first Thursday of next month with local involvement
A FORMER insulation engineer, found with more than 2,000 times the normal levels of asbestos fibres in his body, did NOT die of industrial disease, a coroner ruled. At an inquest in Leigh, coroner Mr Aidan Cotter heard how William Tillotson, aged 62,
A FORMER Leigh family is helping to save one of Australia's national treasures -- the koala. Ken and Olga Shaw, who emigrated to the Antipodes 30 years ago, are members of the animal group IKAIR -- a Koala watch group in their home town of Inverloch,
MILLIONS of television viewers shared in the highs and lows of a Culcheth policeman's retirement celebrations. Former Leigh Grammar School pupil and Tyldesley RUFC forward and ex-police sergeant Dick Base has been a star of the show in a prime time documentary
THE new Ribble Valley Mayor may be a carriage-driving expert but she will probably use conventional chauffeur-driven transport for her duties rather than her 20-year-old driving pony. Grindleton-born Coun Gwen Pye was officially handed the chains of office
BJFF U17 SENIORS 3 THORNTON 2 Mid way through the first half BJFF Dougie Fisher scrambled the ball over the line. But Thornton took half chances twice, to lead. Bispham then played the ball around and created opportunities which Brady Skellington and
YMCA U10s A 5 WYRE A 0, YMCA B4WYRE B1YMCA completed a record breaking campaign by collecting all four points from this final league game. In the 'A' game Jordan Douthwaite got a hat trick. Danny Penswick and Jordan Holden completed the scoring. In the
LINDA O'Connor has been appointed sales executive of the £12 million Village Bury Leisure Hotel which is nearing completion alongside the M66 at Heap Bridge. She previously spent 10 years as a reception manager and sales executive at the Village Leisure
LOCAL garages have gone into top gear to open young people's eyes to the challenging career opportunities within the motor vehicle retail industry. Several motor companies, including Bury-based Richard Cort, have been working in tandem with Bolton and
THE outlook was certainly bright for Bury business chiefs when they were briefed by a top economist. Royal Bank of Scotland Group Chief Economist Jeremy Peat was the guest speaker at the latest meeting of the thriving Bury Luncheon Club, held at the town's
STANDARD bearers of good environmental practice! That's a clutch of patron "saints" in Bury who are flying the flag and leading the way with their own first class environmental efforts. The five companies have been awarded "patron" status by the thriving
TOILETS in Blackpool are seriously below the "bog-standard" national average -- according to a scathing report into the state of public conveniences across Britain. Both the ladies and gents Claremont toilets on Blackpool's Middle Walk were the only loos
BREAKFAST DJ Gary Burgess is off to make new waves at another radio station. After nine years at The Wave radio station on Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, where he began his successful career doing work experience, Gary is off to Wyre FM based in Warrington
THE days are numbered for Blackpool's cowboy car clampers after the Government passed new legislation to stop security firms terrorising motorists. The Private Security Industry Bill was one of the last pieces of legislation to be passed by Parliament
TWO top Blackpool hotels are set to enjoy an Indian summer with a difference -- and it has nothing to do with the weather. Up to 3,000 holidaymakers from the sub-continent will stay at the Savoy and Clifton hotels starting this week until October and
BURNLEY have passed the 10,000 barrier for season-ticket sales. The Clarets are hoping to match this year's record figure of 12,300 which contributed to an average home gate of over 16,000. That was despite some poor away attendances with even Blackburn
GARETH Taylor will become Burnley's first summer signing if boss Stan Ternent can strike a deal when he returns from the Clarets' end-of-season break. The striker enjoyed a three-month loan spell from Manchester City to help Burnley finish seventh in
GLAZEBURY CC got their Manchester Association season underway at last - but went down by five wickets to Rylands at Hurst Lane. A good opening stand from Graham Harrop and John Acton put 62 on the board before a wicket fell. But after that the bowlers
NEW Atherton professional Greg Dimery is starting to make his mark at Higham Park. The Aussie all-rounder was a key figure as his team moved to the top of the Redmayne Bentley Bolton Association with back-to-back wins over Elton and Clifton at the weekend
SKIPPER Steve Bailey gave one of the most awesome displays of hitting ever seen at Beech Walk as Leigh CC reached the final of the Premier Division Knockout Competition for a second successive season. Coming in with Leigh on 51-3, Bailey took the Sefton
DRUGS with a street value of several thousand pounds have been recovered from a Radcliffe house. Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Tactical Aid Unit were among a team of 20 officers involved in a raid on an address in Bolton Road on Friday evening
WHAT'S in a name? Well, quite a lot judging by the response to an appeal for a title for Radcliffe's newest park. Members of Radcliffe Area Board have been staggered by the number of suggestions for the landscaped area on the site of the former One Stop
AN anti-drugs initiative aimed at the Asian community in Bury has been launched. Bury Drug Action Team and leaders of the town's ethnic community have joined forces under the scheme. The major objectives are to determine just how much drug misuse there
HARD-pressed parents who rarely get time away from looking after their children are to win some valuable freedom. A babysitting service is to be established in East Bury thanks to cash from the Single Regeneration Budget (SRB). And that will allow mums
AN old-fashioned custom of closing the curtains in the dark started a train of events which led to the death of an 82-year-old Bury woman, an inquest was told. While endeavouring to close the curtains, Mrs Elsie May Greenhalgh tripped over a pouffe and
ROVERS boss Graeme Souness today ruled himself out of the race to sign Tranmere star Jason Koumas. Ewood chief Souness had been linked with a summer swoop for the highly-rated midfielder. But, though the tough talking Scot is clearly admirer of the exciting
GARETH Taylor will become Burnley's first summer signing if boss Stan Ternent can strike a deal when he returns from the Clarets' end-of-season break. The striker enjoyed a three-month loan spell from Manchester City to help Burnley finish seventh in
A PIECE of transport history is being celebrated in East Lancashire with the 21st anniversary of the country's first overnight delivery service. Staff at the Ramsbottom depot of logistics giant TNT marked the milestone, which changed the face of the haulage
NORTH West companies are among the brightest at developing innovative business ideas, according to a new national survey. But when it comes to protecting their intellectual property, they are way down the league in terms of seeking patents and trade marks
SCHOOLCHILDREN will be tucking into a selection of fruit and vegetables as part of their lessons next month. For food packed with vitamins and minerals will be on the menu for pupils at St Barnabas Primary School, in Knowlesly Road, Darwen, as part of
PRINTING engineer Richard Armstrong Nicholson was breathalysed as he drove the 500m from a pub to his home in London Terrace, Darwen. Blackburn magistrates heard that Nicholson was double the legal limit and that a ban would have a "devastating" effect
ARTIST Maysa El Gozami drew a fine line when it came to opening her silk art exhibition. For Maysa had already sold eight of her middle eastern style pictures just 24 hours after her show pieces went on display at Darwen Library on Tuesday. The exhibition
SCHOOLCHILDREN were left disappointed after Darwen and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson cancelled her visit for the second time. Youngsters at the Kittens Pre-School, based at St Edward's Primary School, in Blackburn Road, Darwen, were to be on their best
A GROUP of young footballers marked their end of season celebrations with a fair play award. Akzo Noble Junior Football Club, in Darwen, received the award at the annual International Football Festival at Brean Sands, in Weston-super-Mare, for the attitude
A FIVE day bible exhibition begins on Monday May 21 at Hindley Independent Methodist Church in Argyle Street. The exhibiton runs daily Mon-Fri starting at 9am.
LIFE on a bustling market has been captured in an art project which concludes this month. To celebrate the work which now adorns every corner of Rossendale Market a 'bit of a do' is being put on by the stall holders to celebrate the work by Waterfoot-based
NATURE lovers queued up in their dozens as a popular beauty spot finally reopened two months after it was forced to close because of the foot and mouth crisis. Hundreds of visitors made the most of the warm bank holiday weather as the Roddlesworth Visitor
A NEW service to care for patients with terminal illnesses who want to see out their days in their own home has been set up by Rossendale Hospice. It was launched at the beginning of April and since then Hospice At Home has already provided more than
POLICE are investigating the second attack on taxi drivers in the space of a week. A week ago a terrified taxi driver was robbed at knife-point after picking up a fare from the Queens Hotel in Bacup and taking the two passengers to Hapton. The latest
GUIDELINES have been drawn up by police and health service advisors to instruct staff on how to deal with violent patients. A working party consisting of members of Leigh police and staff from Leigh Infirmary have compiled the advice to staff and facility
A HEARTBROKEN teenager is making a desperate appeal for the return of her three-week-old foal which was stolen from her home in Waterfoot. The grey foal Echo was born at Hurst Green Farm, Lench Road, and was the first foal Ruth Barnes' mare Thunder has
ANIMAL crackers brothers David and Martin Ashworth who breed stick insects and sell conkers to raise money for animal charities have been lauded as 'good citizens.' The exploits of the caring duo from Coupeland Close, Whitworth, were rewarded with a special
BUDDING engineers in Leigh are being targeted by British Gas to meet increased customer demand across the borough. Since the expansion of services offered by British Gas the energy company plans to recruit more service engineers to join its existing northwest
WHERE can you find Mohammed Ali, Jake 'Raging Bull' La Motta, Mike Tyson and Prince Naseem all in the same ring? At Pride Records, where the shop has just introduced a new range of collectable one-off autographed memorabilia of famous stars of the sport
CARERS and ex-carers are invited to an informal discussion being held on May 17 (10-12.30) at the Derby Room above Leigh Library. Newly-appointed Add a Voice development worker Anne Reynolds has called the meeting to provide a forum where carers and ex-carers
A CHARITY which helps the blind is appealing for used laser and inkjet cartridges to raise cash. The Royal National Institute for the Blind is offering a free cartridge saver bin with free delivery and pick-up to Leigh area companies in a bid to earn
CUSTOMERS at a Leigh superstore are invited to take their pets along today -- but only in picture form. Asda has teamed up with pet food firm Iams to find the prettiest pet in the country, and shoppers are asked to submit snapshots of their pooches and
CYCLIST Daniel Hartley is complaining to the highways authority after falling foul of a new road layout. The 22-year-old from Cosworth Close, Leigh, suffered cuts and bruises and a broken bone in his left shoulder when he fell off his bike as he cycled
THE future's in the bin in Wigan Metro. An appeal has gone out to householders to help the environment by recycling their kitchen scraps and garden waste. Recyling officer David Bullock says almost a third of kitchen waste is organic and can be used to
OPEN land turned in to an eyesore by irresponsible rubbish dumpers has been cleared in a council clean-up. Illegally dumped asbestos, a car and a caravan, plus a mountain of rubbish and tyres, were carted off from Hindley and Astley -- and ratepayers
BIG brothers don't come any better than Shakerley lad David Horner. The conscientious 12-year-old is determined to raise enough money to send his little brother on a healing mission swimming with dolphins in Florida. Well done! For little Matt, seven
A PROGRAMME which helps problem women drinkers is toasting 10 years of success. The Leigh-based Willow Project, which supports females concerned about their own or someone else's addiction, has planned an anniversary celebration on June 19. Now organisers
THE French have turned increasingly to horsemeat as they worry about issues such as foot and mouth and BSE. In Britain most of us have not gone that far yet, but it seems duck is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to burgers and sausages
BOMB disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion in Leyland after a resident found a live mortar shell buried in a field behind his garden. Police sealed off land at the rear of Ashfields, Moss Side, last Thursday (May 3) while the Explosives
TWO top Blackpool hotels are set to enjoy an Indian summer with a difference -- and it has nothing to do with the weather. Up to 3,000 holidaymakers from the sub-continent will stay at the Savoy and Clifton hotels starting this week until October and
BREAST is definitely best in Italian restaurants everywhere -- and we're not talking about the chicken cacciatore. Restaurants and shops in Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde have been commended for their positive and encouraging attitude towards mothers feeding
A FORMER footballer who strangled a nurse and left her body in the boot of her car in Blackpool, was jailed for six years on Friday, (May 4). John Steele, who was on the books at Blackburn Rovers before injury wrecked his career as a teenager, snapped
DOCTORS and surgeons will swap their surgeries and stethoscopes for a spot of friendly football rivalry and fun when they meet for a charity soccer match at Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall on Saturday. GPs v Consultants kicks-off at 3pm and admission
RICHARD Leecy's day trip from his home in Blackpool to his home town of Blackburn brought back more than memories. Blackburn magistrates heard that Leecy returned to old habits and ended up banging on the door of Blackburn police station demanding transport
A CHAIRMAN of governors has defended her school after a damning report from Ofsted inspectors. Lois Louden spoke out after the publication of the report which followed an inspection in January at Brindle St James' Primary. It slammed standards of management
THE return of Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs from his bolt-hole in Brazil has been slammed by a former railwayman from Chorley. Retired train driver Bert Stewart, 78, from Clayton Brook, was a friend and close colleague of the tragic Jack Mills, the
WHAT I would like to know is, who is going to pay for this new casino/hotel complex in Blackpool? If Leisure Parks are applying to the council to help refurbish a privately owned building (with tax-payers money?) i.e. the Winter Gardens for such things
FURTHER to the letter from Mrs Roberts in your last issue, when will people come to their senses and realise that Blair is trying to get us completely under Brussels' thumb? The Labour Party promised before the last election a referendum and a vote for
I WANT to appeal to anyone thinking of getting a kitten to please be a responsible pet owner by having it spayed or neutered at five to six months old. You may not be aware of the fact, but a female kitten can become pregnant at a very early age. Contrary
IN response to F Gavin's letter of April 26, I am delighted to learn that CAPS devote so much of their resources to education. However, there is very little indication or information of this on their large website. Every year hundreds of thousands of
BLACKPOOL enjoyed a boom and bust-up May Bank Holiday weekend as holidaymakers flocked into town but 200 soccer yobs clashed in the sun. Thousands of trippers created massive jams on the M55, but the break was blighted by the battle on the prom. Families
THANK God that this Labour Government has shown common sense in refusing to subsidise the rebuilding of the Wembley Stadium with public money. As one of the millions who have not the slightest interest in our national game. I am heartily sick of having
I AM interested to know where all the money goes that we pay Bury Council in council tax. The roads are a disgrace, being full of pot holes; litter lines the streets, and is rarely cleared by the council, and yet Bury Council have the cheek to demand
FOR the past ten years I have not eaten red meat, with fish and free-range chicken being my main source of protein. Listening to Allan Beswick on GMR and many others during this horrific period of foot and mouth, I decided to try foods made from Quorn
I AM a resident of Limefield, Bury and, like so many of my neighbours, I am becoming increasingly concerned regarding the local "yob culture". These young people are constantly prowling the neighbourhood, throwing dirt and in some cases, eggs at windows
I BELIEVE that children should have a say in local council and government elections. The only people whose opinions are recognised are adults. Here are some of the issues that should be considered: Transport: The speed of cars should be lowered because
IN recognition of International M.E. Awareness Day on May 12, I am writing in the hope that your readers will gain more understanding of what it is like to live with M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). There are thousands like
THE promise of local and national elections being held in the near future prompts me to write to warn of the dangers in the increasing apathy shown by voters. I have voted at every election since 1945 and there has been a steady decline in the standard
A MAN has been jailed for 18 months in Iran after police charged him with transporting a gambling device -- a furry dice. Everyone sporting one of these naff decorations in their vehicle should be locked up.
lA 100-year-old woman revealed the secret of her longevity was six Mars a day. The manufacturers helped her celebrate her centenary by sending her a gift of 100 scrummy bars. There's hope for me yet. I just hope Dairy Milk and Aero do the same - and if
WHAT a farce the Bank Holiday Channel 4 programme "100 Greatest TV Characters" was. It just goes to show the mentality of British viewers when the winner is the cartoon character Homer Simpson. How on earth could that beat the likes of Delboy, Basil Fawlty
IT'S no wonder the Lancashire holiday trade is fading fast. Visitors are treated appallingly in local resorts. I can't begin to imagine what foreign tourists think. During a holiday week of chilling out I decided on a change of scenery and, as the countryside
IT'S not often that you get one world record holder in a household. So to get TWO makes it all the more remarkable. Leigh Centurions' scoring sensation Neil Turley has now joined dad, Norman, in the Rugby League record books. The first of young Turley's
Leigh Centurions...58 Hull KR...10 WITH a perfect sense of timing Leigh's class of 2001 put on their Sunday best for the heroes of '71. Reunited after 30 years, Alex Murphy's Wembley winners purred with satisfaction as the current Hilton Park model continued
A TEENAGER has been charged after five children were shot at with an air rifle in a crowded school playground in Bury. And a second juvenile has been bailed by police pending further inquiries. Terrified pupils ran for cover as a boy shot indiscriminately
BOTH divisional title issues in the Leigh League were settled last weekend. Higher Folds made it three Division One championships on the bounce with a 1-0 home win over Church Inn. Mick Blakeley got the vital only goal on 38 minutes to go level with fellow
Darwen School of Kung Fu Open Day, Sudellside Neighbourhood Centre, Darwen, 12.15pm-4pm. Opening of 'Manic Organics,' 8 Bridge Street, Darwen, 9am-5pm. Blackburn Amateurs present 'Anything Goes,' Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, 7.30pm. Dance Night, Accrington
THE Westminster-shaking strength of the political momentum that has built up behind the so-called countryside lobby in recent years is eloquent testimony to the many concerns that grip rural dwellers. But if this movement is an expression of how isolated
PUPILS at a Lytham school will be flying the flag for Americans after a visit from a Montana couple. King Edward VII and Queen Mary school has been given a Montana state flag by Boyd and Patricia Henneman, who recently visited their son Greg, daughter-in-law
NEILL HARDY and David Bean have been named as Radcliffe Borough's top two players in the eyes of the players and the fans. Leading goalscorer Hardy took the Players' Player of the Year Award, while pivotal centre back Bean was the man the supporters put
Stand Athletic 0 Wythenshawe Amateurs 1 A GOAL five minutes from time from Wythenshawe's most influential player, Andy Walker, saw his side lift the Manchester League's most prestigious cup competition for the fourth time in their history against a tired-looking
Oldham Roughyeds 22 Swinton Lions 20 THE Lions made Oldham fight all the way to claim their two valuable play-off points. Mick Nanyn almost got the Lions off to a flyer in only the third minute, but was pulled back by referee Julian King for a forward
FROM public enemy number one to fans' favourite - that's the amazing leap in popularity of Bury utility man Chris Billy. The Yorkshireman was unanimously voted the Bury Supporters Association's player of the season at the Bury FC Social Club on Tuesday
Radcliffe Borough 1 Bradford Park Avenue 2 RADCLIFFE BOROUGH's last game of the season was a big let down -- unless you were a Bradford fan! Shorn of leading scorer Neill Hardy, goalkeeper Danny Hurst, centre backs David Bean and Gus Wilson and skipper
MARK Howarth punched his girlfriend in the face as she cradled their 21-month-old child during a row at their home. Blackburn magistrates heard he punched her again before grabbing the child and taking it to another room. But before there could be any
ARSONISTS were today being blamed for a fire which destroyed a former nightclub and pub. Firefighters from across East Lancashire were called after a blaze broke out in the former Millennium club, Ciceley Lane, Blackburn and the neighbouring pub. Thick
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in which a pub-goer was badly cut when he was struck by a beer glass. The attack happened at 1.50am on Saturday, May 5, at the Moist pub in Northgate, Blackburn. The injured man was in a unisex toilets
AN internationally acclaimed concert pianist welcomed Blackburn Cathedral's new concert grand piano with a special concert. Martin Roscoe, who hails from Blackburn and has made more than 400 broadcasts with the BBC, has played concerts in Germany, France
IWISH to say a big thank-you to the nurses, doctors and auxiliary staff of Ward B4 at Queen's Park Hospital in Blackburn for the care and devotion they give to all their patients. They are angels. JOAN ASHTON (Mrs), Walmsley Street, Darwen.
DOES anyone know where tar-based paint can be obtained? We have always used it for wood fences and sheds, but after much searching can now only find bitumen paint, which is suitable for metal and concrete surfaces, not wood. J WALMSLEY (Mrs), Laburnum
SAM Spence (Letters, May 3) thinks it a good idea to make workshy scroungers (his words) look after schools that are under threat of vandalism, theft, etc. Obviously, the group he is targeting are the unemployed. But even Mr Spence must concede there
REGARDING your article (LET, May 2) about Darwen's millennium monument, the changing of the town's motto on it is another case of Darwen losing its identity and being swallowed up by Blackburn Council. Darwen's motto has always been translated from Latin
A POLICEMAN in charge of Bury's child protection unit went the distance to help abused youngsters. Sgt John Hall looks set to raise more than £1,000 after finishing his first London Marathon. He completed the 26-mile, 365 yard course in 17,446th position
A KITCHEN was destroyed by fire at a house in Walshaw on Saturday afternoon (May 5). Firefighters from Bury attended the blaze in Walshaw Road after neighbours raised the alarm. Fire officers believe the blaze started when the owners returned from a shopping
A 60-year-old woman was punched in the face by a thief in a handbag snatch in Kings Road, Prestwich. According to police, the victim was in the passenger seat of her car in Kings Road at 11am on Tuesday (May 8) when the offender walked back and forth
sPARISH priest and church wardens at Holy Trinity Church in Bury have been out with the "begging bowl." The traditional event was part of the Spring Street church's annual Feast of Dedication. As part of the celebration, parish priest Father Derek Hailes
BUDDING artists will be given the chance to recreate the natural beauty of local parkland to be included in an environmental display next month. An environmental arts workshop will be held at Philips Park in Whitefield on Sunday (May 13), when people
A PRESTWICH optician believes Prime Minister Tony Blair made a spectacle of himself when he showed off his new glasses last week. Eyewear designer Stuart Jones said the Premier's new pair of glasses could give the impression that he has something to hide
BURY Hospice's 10th anniversary celebrations are certainly proceeding along the right lines, courtesy of Metrolink. For on Sunday (May 13), a Metrolink tram will be named "Bury Hospice" in recognition of its important milestone to be marked next month
PUPILS at Christ Church Primary put the icing on the cake for long-serving cook Wendy Goacher. Wendy, of Booth Way, Tottington, hung up her apron for the last time, after 28 years at the Walshaw school. Children presented her with a cut-glass goblet bearing
CUSTOMERS certainly had a ball when they supported a "Kick for a Million" event to raise funds for cash-strapped Bury FC. Thanks to the activities, held at the town's Asda store on Saturday (May 5), the Shakers have netted £120. Target sharpshooting,
BURY Grammar School pupils donned their uniforms with pride and paraded through Bury Town Centre to celebrate Founder's Day. Senior pupils at both the boys and girls school marched in procession led by the Combined Cadet Force to Bury Parish Church for
DENTISTS in Bury are being invited to share in a £35 million cash pot. A total of £365,00 is being made available to NHS dental practices in the borough, with each surgery able to apply for a maximum of £6,500. The money has been made available from the
ROVERS remain confident of wrapping up a deal for Clyde defender Gordon Greer. The promising young Scot has impressed Souness during a week-long trial at Brockhall. And, though the two clubs have still to agree a fee, Souness is optimistic that he will
ROVERS boss Graeme Souness today ruled himself out of the race to sign Tranmere star Jason Koumas. Ewood chief Souness had been linked with a summer swoop for the highly-rated midfielder. But, though the tough talking Scot is clearly admirer of the exciting
JOHN Curtis today described his decision to quit Manchester United for Rovers as a masterstroke. The former England Under 21 international took the gamble to drop down a division last summer after failing to establish himself as an Old Trafford regular
A MOTHER and daughter team from Preston raised more than £150 over the Bank Holiday weekend by taking part in the Blue Peter Bikathon. Sue Thompson and seven-year-old daughter, Katie, from Greenacres, Fulwood, biked an impressive 10 miles from Fleetwood
THE sunny Bank Holiday weather brought dozens of fun-seekers to Hutton Village Fte on Monday where they found lots on offer for all the family. Children and adults alike enjoyed a host of all the usual stalls as well as fun activities in the main arena
THE Preston North End Player Of The Year award dinner was well attended and on a night of extreme excitement and anticipation for the remainder of the season as PNE go in search of a place in the Premiership. The awards went as follows: The Young Player
A PRESTON sports club is calling on disabled youngsters from across the area to sign up for a host of exciting activities. Preston Panthers, organised by Preston Disability Sports Forum in conjunction with Preston DISC, is aiming to net dozens of new
IT'S official -- Leyland's Runshaw College is one of the best in the country after being awarded a top award for excellence. The Langdale Road college, which has a site in Market Street, Chorley, has scooped top marks for standards in education after
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy suffered a broken leg after he was in collision with a car while riding his micro scooter in Thompson Street, Padiham, at 7.50pm yesterday. Lewis Needham, of Inglewhitefold, Padiham, will face surgery for his injuries and has been
CASH awards are on offer to local residents who introduce a friend or relative to a Burnley and Padiham Community Housing property. Local resident Pam Sharples was the first to pick up £50 from the scheme. Company spokesman Alan Tyrrell said that since
A MOTORCYCLIST who decided to go round the block while over twice the limit has paid the price with his licence. Burnley magistrates were told how Stuart Masson, 29, couldn't explain why he did it but had since been unable to sleep or work. Masson, of
ARMY bomb disposal experts were called to a field in Colne after a man dug up what he thought was a Second World War shell. The man was digging near a caravan site at Birchenlee Lane, Colne, and contacted the police at 10.30am yesterday to say he had
FRIENDS and acquaintances of Jesse Kirkbride are still being interviewed by police investigating his death. Jesse, 24, was found dead at a house in Exchange Street, Colne, on Monday. A post mortem examination failed to find a cause and police are now
STAFF were shocked at the news that electricity shops in Burnley and Accrington were to close down in a major shake-up by Norweb. The firm said there had been a move to out-of-town centres.
FORMER MP and East Lancashire industrialist Alan Green CBE left more than £2.6million in his will. Mr Green, who lived in Sabden, died at the age of 79 at his home, leaving the majority of his estate to his three daughters.
YOUNGSTERS in an Accrington suburb are to get a new sports field -- after two teenagers made a plea to councillors last night. Now, a local councillor has warned unruly youngsters to stay away from the new facility and let the good teenagers enjoy what
ACCRINGTON is set to get a new tourist attraction, after councillors gave planning permission for a scheme to breathe new life into two old reservoirs. Members of the development services committee gave unanimous approval for the new project on land at
A MILL worker died from a tumour caused by asbestos fibres in her body -- 40 years after leaving the factory. At an inquest in Leigh, coroner Mr Aidan Cotter heard how Mary Taylor died at her Golborne home on November 28 last year after being in and out
DRUG dealers and prostitutes wrecking the lives of residents in a Hyndburn community has prompted council bosses to pull a block of flats down. Approval has been given for the flats, in Cornwall Place, Church, to be demolished and replaced by bungalows
ART lovers are invited to contribute to the 30th anniversary exhibition for Leigh's Turnpike Gallery. They are asked to subscribe work for a show which will be shown as part of Art Factory, 7 July - 4 August 2001 in the Sixties designed library building
NET curtains and paint are to be used in the battle to tidy up a run down area. The Woodnook Forum in Accrington has been relaunched by members of the community and local councillors in a bid to fight for improvements for the area. At the centre of the
LATEST donations received at Leigh Infirmary include: Heart Care Equipment Fund, Mrs Jordan and all the family, IMO Mr and Mrs Jordan £20. Patients Comforts Fund, Miss C Danby and all the Danby family, IMO Mr Fred Spencer -- ward 4 £100; Mr Evans and
A £5 million investment will bring 200 new jobs to Golborne. Makerfield MP Ian McCartney launched the start of the mega scheme on the 5 acre former village pit site -- the first stage of the Manufacturing Project initiated by Coalfield Challenge. Wigan
FORESTERS need help to design a community woodland paradise. The Forestry Commission has bought a 323 acre site which will turn open space between Leigh, Tyldesley and Astley in to a giant section of the Red Rose Forest Area. Grazing land, created on
BLACKPOOL enjoyed a boom and bust-up May Bank Holiday weekend as holidaymakers flocked into town but 200 soccer yobs clashed in the sun. Thousands of trippers created massive jams on the M55, but the break was blighted by the battle on the prom. Families
MILLENNIUM money allocated to Tosside by Ribble Valley Council has been used to buy - a fox! In total, £1,000 was donated to the parish which is linked to Bolton-by-Bowland and Sawley. Sawley is believed to be considering putting its £330 share towards
A RETIRED village bobby is putting his 24 years of close contact with the rural community to good use by bearing the brunt of increased stress in the countryside. John Barber, has just retired as the Newton village bobby and is now the first contact for
FOUR men were accused of raping a woman following an after hours drinking session in a town centre pub. A court has heard how the alleged victim was said to have consented to sexual activity and had enjoyed a "wild night" at the Swan And Royal in Clitheroe
THORNTON CLEVELEYS U13s 3 KIRKHAM 1 THORNTON played well in the first half but only had a Gareth Barton goal to show for their efforts. Kirkham had few chances but equalised before half-time following a corner. In the second half Thornton made their possession
AN 18-YEAR-OLD student from Preston is on the road to success after being selected to represent Britain in a number of international triathlon events. Josh Tomkins, a second-year BTEC Sports studies student at Preston College, has been invited by the
It's been a rollercoaster of a season for Blackpool, full of twists, turns and more stomach churning moments to last a lifetime. But instead of grinding to a halt in Blackpool FC's very own "Big One", the Seasider's promotion bid is now right back on
Darlington 1 Blackpool 3 Scorers: Pool: Ormerod (8), Shittu (56), Wellens (60) Darlington: Williams (52) IN terms of league position, Darlington had nothing to play for, but Gary Bennett still needed to win the game. Five defeats in a row prior to this
BURY Business Club chose one of the town's premium new corporate sites for the launch of its 2001 programme. Around 20 members attended the meeting at Businesslodge and chairman Stephen Singer highlighted the club's repositioning under the umbrella of
BLACKPOOL Macmillan Windmill Appeal manager Karen Dyke is literally on a new fund-raising drive. The north west charity chief was left without transport when her own car breathed its last, but appeal supporter Gary Dean, MD of Elletson Publishing House
A DEAF and dumb man was knocked to the floor with a heavy object and beaten with sticks by two robbers on Blackpool North Promenade. The man was walking along the middle walk on the promenade, half a mile north of the North Pier -- when the two thieves
LYTHAM FIND out more about the work of the local Cancer Research Campaign branch at its annual general meeting at St Peter's church hall, South Clifton Street, Lytham, on May 15. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and all are welcome. ENJOY a colourful evening
BREAST is definitely best in Italian restaurants everywhere -- and we're not talking about the chicken cacciatore. Restaurants and shops in Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde have been commended for their positive and encouraging attitude towards mothers feeding
LANCASHIRE were locked in a tight Championship contest at Leicester after another disappointing performance by their batsmen. They slumped to 199 all out, losing all 10 wickets for 154 yesterday after Mike Atherton and Mark Chilton's opening stand of
Transco Lancashire League clubs launch their challenge for the Inter-League Trophy tomorrow. They take on their counterparts from the Central Lancashire League and they will be looking to improve on last season when they failed to get a representative
BLACKPOOL Macmillan Windmill Appeal manager Karen Dyke is literally on a new fund-raising drive. The north west charity chief was left without transport when her own car breathed its last, but appeal supporter Gary Dean, MD of Elletson Publishing House
FYLDE Borough Council will soon be welcoming Mr Ken Lee as their new chief executive. Currently executive director of economy and resources with West Lancashire District Council, Mr Lee's appointment follows the retirement of the previous chief executive
TOILETS in Blackpool are seriously below the "bog-standard" national average -- according to a scathing report into the state of public conveniences across Britain. Both the ladies and gents Claremont toilets on Blackpool's Middle Walk were the only loos
TOWN hall bosses have won silver medals in the final of the UK's top council management training competition. The eight-strong team of senior officers, pictured with their shield and medals, were pipped into second place in this year's Local Government
DRIVERS could be fined £1,000 for being patriotic, says Tory election hopeful John Walsh. He is angry that British people will not be allowed to display the Union Jack on their number plates, although the EU flag is welcomed. Mr Walsh, Tory prospective
YOUNG musical maestros Stephanie Davenport and Matthew Street, pictured in their school grounds, are literally instrumental to the future success of Bury Music Centre. And they have just taken delivery of two brand new trumpets, part of a package of new
TWO schoolboys aged 11 and 12 sparked a mass evacuation at Bury College after they e-mailed a bomb threat during a lesson. The pupils from Bury Church of England High School were later arrested and reprimanded for the "irresponsible prank" which saw 2,500
OPENING shots have been fired in the General Election battle as voters in Bury North prepare to go to the polls. Tony Blair's decision to call a General Election for June 7 has sparked local party campaigns to life, with street and doorstep campaigns
LAST season, after North End won the Second Division championship, it was a joy to travel through the streets of the town atop an open topped bus with the players in a massive display of celebration. A mass of blue and white, scarves, banners, rosettes
SMITH & Nephew, the medical group that employs 400 people at Brierfield, has announced a £50 million deal with an American company to expand its wound management business. It has acquired from Westaim Biomedical Corporation an exclusive licence for
SKIPPER Cris Raducanu and goalkicking half back Colin Stephens are facing the possibility of missing out on the biggest game in Sedgley Park's history. The Whitefield club's big play-off game against Cornish outfit Launceston has finally been set for
ANGELA Richmond Duncan Horgan made a 999 call to police and told them she was going to stab her former lover. Blackburn magistrates heard that when officers responded to the call Horgan refused to calm down and they felt unable to deal with the situation
LOCAL charities will benefit from the Inner Wheel Club of Atherton's coffee morning a week today. Proceeds from the event (10am-noon) in Atherton Parish Church will go to local charities and to help fight Alzheimers disease. Admission £1.
BARGAINS galore will be on offer at an attic sale being staged by supporters of Morts Astley Heritage Trust to help further their Dam House project. The sale is being held from 9am-2pm on Saturday, May 19 at Ethel Dickinson's home 13 Norwood Avenue, off
A DUCK race on dry land fitted the bill for Rossendale Lions who boosted their charity fund by more than £700. Secretary Ian Butler explained: "We intended to have the race in the River Irwell as usual but then heard that another group had been refused
A KITCHEN fire at a house in Stout Street, Leigh was extinguished by firefighters who confined damage to a cooker and grill pan. Firemen also dealt with malicious fires which destroyed a Ford Mondeo on the anglers' car park at Pennington Flash, Leigh
A 40 foot high communications mast will not be erected in Smiths Lane at Hindley Green. One 2 One Personal wanted the 12m monopole at a haulage depot in Smiths Lane. But Wigan development control committee have turned down the application after considering
DOG fans can 'paws' for thought at Manchester Dogs Home on Sunday when the centre opens its kennels to the public for its annual spring fair. Whether you are looking for a new best friend or just fancy a day out, there are plenty of attractions to keep
MORE street light surveys will help create a brighter borough. Residents who ring a hotline to report broken streetlights will be given the chance to suggest improvements. Now Wigan Council's head of street lighting, Mark Tilley, has outlined how the
CHILDREN in Leigh will be getting their green fingers on the drawing board as the Southport Flower Show sets this year's garden design challenge. School children in years five and six are being offered the opportunity to design a garden based on this
STOLEN bike parts worth over £3,000 were tracked down by a theft victim who answered an advert. Shop owner Jonathon Edwards turned detective when his Race Doctors bike shop was burgled and valuable parts taken. He looked through a free-ads only newspaper
AN ATHERTON ballroom dancer will be appearing on our TV screens tonight on the popular sport quiz show They Think It's All Over. Local lass Kylie Jones, aged 22, was invited to appear as the mystery guest on the programme, hosted by Nick Hancock and consisting
FRIDAY, May 11: Leigh Town Hall (7-8) K Cunliffe; Tyldesley Town Hall (6.30-8) S Hellier; Atherton Town Hall (6.30-8) Mrs E Smith; Mosley Common St John's School (6.15-6.45) B Wilson; Astley St Stephen's School (7.15-8) J Lea, B Wilson; Council offices
ATHERTON town centre is facing a whole new era, but is not turning its back on its fascinating past. This year during the town's spectacular festival period (starting tomorrow until the 22nd) there is the opportunity to take a journey back in time in
I WOULD like to congratulate all the players and staff at Preston North End on their magnificent season. It is a testament to the town that we now, at long last, have a football team to be really proud of. As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter whether
SO Tesco is coming to Leyland -- at least that's what they want us to believe, (Citizen, May 3). My cynical attitude comes from living in Leyland for more than 40 years where people have heard it all before. They got rid of the old Town Hall and other
I AM writing concerning Mr E Seaman's letter 'I blame the parents' and I must strongly and wholeheartedly agree (Citizen, May 3). I am a 34-year-old father of three young children. Ever since we moved up here, when I left the army, we have had nothing
CELEBRATE British Sandwich Week (May 13 to 19) by livening up your lunch with some unusual bread. Tortillas, which resemble a light, savoury pancake, as the trendy sandwich wrap of the moment. In this simple recipe from Lucy Knox, food writer for the
RAISING money for the North West's Christie Hospital proved a triple challenge for Fleetwood man Peter Jensen! Peter, 33, decided to tackle the Triathlon -- the London Marathon, a 100-mile bike ride and a one mile swim -- to raise £2,000 for the Christie's
BREAKFAST DJ Gary Burgess is off to make new waves at another radio station. After nine years at The Wave radio station on Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, where he began his successful career doing work experience, Gary is off to Wyre FM based in Warrington
A DEAF and dumb man was knocked to the floor with a heavy object and beaten with sticks by two robbers on Blackpool North Promenade. The man was walking along the middle walk on the promenade, half a mile north of the North Pier -- when the two thieves
LYTHAM FIND out more about the work of the local Cancer Research Campaign branch at its annual general meeting at St Peter's church hall, South Clifton Street, Lytham, on May 15. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and all are welcome. ENJOY a colourful evening
THE days are numbered for Blackpool's cowboy car clampers after the Government passed new legislation to stop security firms terrorising motorists. The Private Security Industry Bill was one of the last pieces of legislation to be passed by Parliament
THREE Fylde men are getting on their motorbikes and gearing up for a mammoth fund-raising journey this summer. Blackpool's Peter Walsh and Dave Hardy along with James Green from Lytham are planning a two-week, 3000-mile trip round the coast of Spain from
AN unemployed homeless man died after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs, an inquest heard. Craig Wilding, 19, was staying in a room at the Salvation Army Hostel in Heaton Street, Blackburn, when he died on February 8. A post mortem examination showed
GARY Lettherd was caught red handed as he searched a working men's club for something to steal. Blackburn magistrates heard that he triggered an alarm after disturbing infra-red sensors and a police officers and the club steward were able to observe him
FORMER orthopaedic surgery patients are invited to take part in a walk to raise money to research musculo-skeletal conditions. The Wishbone Orthopaedic Walk is one mile long and takes place at Witton Park, Blackburn on June 24 at 1.30pm. Half the money
AN ENGINEER died after he collapsed in hospital following a viral infection, an inquest heard. Mr Esmail Ahmed, 35, of Randolph Street, Blackburn, had been taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary by a friend after he complained of stomach pains and nausea.
MOTORISTS are warned to expect rush hour delays as work begins a new gas system in Blackburn. Transco, the gas distribution company, is due to begin work next week on the £100,000 replacement of a 1,000 metre length of gas main. The scheme is part of
POLICE today appealed for people not to take the law into their own hands after a "malicious" letter was sent to dozens of homes accusing an innocent businessman of being a paedophile. Letters were posted to residents around Royshaw Avenue, in the Roe
BACUP BOROUGH 0 - SQUIRES GATE 1 BACUP'S hopes of winning their first piece of silverware since the war were dashed last night when a goal 17 minutes from time gave Squires Gate the NWCL Second Division Trophy at Skelmersdale. With six players ruled out
WITH reference to an advertisement in The Citizen (Thursday, June 3 1999), we contacted our long lost family in Arizona, America. My cousin Kathy Osornio found the Citizen website and asked for an advertisement to be placed to search for her family. We
MAY I make an appeal to your readers on behalf of a charity called Task Brazil who desperately need people to sponsor a child at an orphanage which they opened in 1998? The orphanage was opened to make a home for the street children of Brazil. For those
I AM sure I am not alone in wondering what has happened to the idea of a purpose-built conference centre on the former Central Station site owned by Blackpool Council. The council agreed to keep the site open to give them time to do this. Three years
IT comes as no surprise to Blackpool's council-tax payers to see exposed our Labour Council's policy of pressing small business to contribute more to the Lights fund, while not only excusing Leisure Parcs, but bunging them £1.5 million. Grind down the
YES, Mr Roberts ("Slaughter was in hours not days", Letters, April 5), I was around in 1948. I remember it well. I also remember that the countries that became the original EEC were even worse off than we were. I am not a farmer, so I accept Mr Roberts
THE Preston North End Player Of The Year award dinner was well attended and on a night of extreme excitement and anticipation for the remainder of the season as PNE go in search of a place in the Premiership. The awards went as follows: The Young Player
Preston North End 2 West Bromwich Albion 1 PNE have reached another mile-stone in their quest for Premiership football next season as this victory over West Bromwich Albion clinched fourth place in the table and gives North End a home match in the second
WHAT an unbelievable season it has been for Preston North End! Who would have thought at the start of the season that we would finish in the play-offs and be just a short step away from the Premiership. It is a dream, and a wild one at that, but it is
IN June last year, the High Court in London gave permission for the sale of Bury Football Club, in a bid to recoup some of the money lost by Hugh Eaves. It is not unreasonable to assume that the creditors would be best rewarded by the sale of a club that
