AT long last, the government seems to be doing something I approve of -- clamping down on the deplorable offence of driving while uninsured. For too long now the going rate for this has been a derisory fine of around £150 -- and that's only for the one
HOW reassuring to the ratepaying public of Lancashire that we now have more faceless, helmet wearing mobile speed camera technicians (LET, August 9) to make us feel safe and earn further revenue via the fixed penalties and court summons they will churn
RESPECTED sports writer, broadcaster and television presenter John Inverdale has issued a challenge to rugby clubs in the UK. It is to go out to South Africa to lend a developing hand to struggling township clubs. That sporting gauntlet has been picked
I WOULD very much like to endorse Mr Allan's comments (LET, August 7) regarding the urge of the government to 'Pick it up it's yours', as I had the same experience on my inquiry about pension credit. I spoke with the appropriate department and after a
KIWI Blair Feeney arrived at his new club Sedgley Park on Wednesday and was immediately impressed with what he saw. "The facilities here are great, the pitch is fantastic and I'm really looking forward to the new season," he said. The 29-year-old, who
WE at Help the Aged were outraged to read your report about the despicable pair of conmen bullying elderly women in Blackburn by drilling holes in their doors and forcing them to buy over-priced, poor quality intercoms. Unfortunately, we hear about these
SAVES JORDON Mum spots meningitis Tragic memory saves Jordon A MOTHER used tragic memories of her sister's death to help save the life of her son when he contracted meningitis. Jackie Rainford leapt to the aid of nine-year-old Jordon Rainford and took
AN AUCTION will be held at Stand All Saints Church in Whitefield in aid of the roof restoration fund. The sale will be held in the church hall, in Church Lane, from noon on Sunday (Aug 15) and viewing will take place from 11am. Catalogues will be on sale
JAILED Prestwich security guard Graham Huckerby will have to wait until November for his appeal. His case at the Court of Appeal in London was delayed last month after the sudden death of one of the judges. Now his appeal, and that of Bury man James Power
TRAVELLERS have arrived in Burnley just a day after a group were ordered to leave a site in Rossendale - leaving a £250,000 trail of destruction. Travellers set up camp on the former Airtours site in Helmshore around a month ago and finally left the site
TWO louts have been jailed for their parts in a violent restaurant row that left an innocent diner with a smashed nose. Dennis Fent, 24, and Scott Phillips, 16, along with accomplice Karl Farrell, 19, and another man, had descended as a pack on the Ashiana
A MEMORIAL cricket match will take place tomorow as a tribute to a Pendle sportsman who died last year at the aged 35. The match, in honour of Khizar Saeed, will start at 10am at Swinden and Bull Holme playing fields on the border of Nelson and Barrowford
A NELSON man who runs a smallholding with a variety of rare animals is appealing for help with the family attraction. Stan Jackson, 67, looks after the smallholding single-handed and says he would welcome help to run the place and offers of donations.
POLICE in Pendle have appealed for witnesses after a man tried to lure a six-year-old girl into his car in Colne. The youngster was approached by an Asian man while she was playing in Harrison Drive at 5.10pm on Friday, August 6. He spoke to her and then
A DISABLED man who needs oxygen to help him breathe has been forced to clean up his own estate in a bid to sell his home. Asbestosis sufferer Idwal Williams, 63, of Alexandra Close, Clayton-le-Moors, claimed his attempts to move abroad have been hampered
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive;
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The
MONDAY, AUGUST 16 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
PRESTWICH Olympic medal hopeful Adrian Turner has promised to do his best to fulfil the wish of his little pal, Beth Morris. Brave Beth (8), who has battled leukaemia, has asked Adrian to bring back a medal from Athens, just for her! Adrian's mum, Joyce
RESIDENTS-only parking could obe introduced in Clitheroe in a bid to calm anger at a new clampdown on rogue motorists. Until now, householders living around Clitheroe town centre have been able to park outside their homes 24 hours a day, despite the bays
A FARMER'S bid to create a holiday village has been left in limbo - because he failed to carry out a search for Great Crested Newts. Steve Taylor has been left fearing for the future of his farm - and claimed no one told him the survey was needed. But
IT is written in the stars for astronomer Mike Oates, who has just had a minor planet named after him. The company director, from Prestwich Hills, has been studying the night sky for almost 20 years and he is the world record holder for discovering the
FOUR young thugs escaped with two bicycles when they stopped and threatened to teenager cyclists in Simister. As the street robbery happened in broad day light on Sunday afternoon (Aug 8) , police believe there are a number of witnesses who witnesses
A BIT of DIY pest control had a sting in the tail for one unlucky Prestwich resident. The man, in his early 20s, leaned out of a bedroom window at his second-floor flat in Roman Road in a bid to burn out a wasps' nest in the roof eaves, using a cigarette
LIKE any proud father on his daughter's wedding day, Barry Chaytow will reminisce about her tender childhood years. But when he accompanies her in the wedding car next September, Barry will be transported back to the very day he took Victoria home as
A FAMILY is wondering just how many of its nine lives their cat used up after being missing for seven months. Long-haired tabby Robin, who is aged 17, disappeared from his home in Hereford Drive, Prestwich just after New Year. He was returned safe and
A THRIVING Prestwich PR and design company is making all the right moves to forge a prosperous future. And Appleby Bowers is blowing its own trumpet after receiving a £30,000 grant following its transfer to new premises. Earlier this year, the company
A PRESTWICH firm is offering the perfect "window" of opportunity for potential developers. Prestwich Glass and Glazing Ltd is looking to relocate to bigger premises and their current base in Chester Street will go up for sale. The site has been earmarked
RESIDENTS in Darwen today demanded to know why more was not done to prevent the floods that damaged their homes - despite a warning two years ago. Houses in Bowling Green Close were badly hit in Thursday's storms but locals said it could have been avoided
A MAN found dead in his bath by his daughter died of a heart attack, an inquest heard. Concerns were raised when a note and some empty aspirin bottles were found at the home of 66-year-old Harry Rishton, in Burnley Road East, Waterfoot. The former pub
REPRESENTATIVES from the Muslim Community met with senior police officers over concerns following the arrest of two Blackburn men under the Terrorism Act 2000 last week. Chief constable of Lancashire, Paul Stephenson; assistant chief constable, Julia
IT'S going to be "all white" on every night this Christmas after council bosses recruited the company behind Blackpool Illuminations to revamp their festive lights. Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to ditch its multi-coloured Christmas dazzlers in
A CCTV camera in one of Blackburn's worst night-time troublespots has been rendered useless -- because it can't cope with the bright lights from takeaway signs! Blackburn with Darwen Council installed the camera in Darwen Street in 2000 as part of a £400,000
Face Painting, Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, 2-4pm. Clitheroe Ramblers meet Chester Avenue car park, Clitheroe, 10am for Chipping (10 miles). Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Higher Croft, are in the charity shop on Lord Street
IN most people's minds it's still a bit early to start worrying about Christmas, even after a week of unseasonal storms. But officers at Blackburn with Darwen Council have been planning for a grander Yuletide by hiring the firm which helps organise Blackpool
IN the Central Lancashire League, Unsworth maintained their pursuit of leaders Norden, and all but ended the title hopes of rivals Littleborough at Hare Hill with a five point win. The home side elected to bat but soon had Australian pro Clinton Perren
LAST Sunday, my 15-year-old daughter and I came into Blackburn to shop for her school uniform. After leaving McDonald's my daughter realised she had left her denim purse containing £100 and her bank card on the table. We rushed back to find that someone
GRAEME Souness has delivered his verdict on what will mark a successful season for Blackburn Rovers - survival. A haul of 40 points, usually enough to ensure staying in the Premiership, will be the Rovers boss's first target as he gears up for today's
PRESTWICH library will be closed for one day only next Wednesday (Aug 18) for renovation work. The library will be open as normal on Tuesday, from 9am to 5.30pm, and Thursday, from 9am to 7.30pm. Library staff apologise for any inconvenience this may
RESIDENTS in the Elms Street area of Whitefield are being warned to be on their guard against bogus callers. The alert follows a distraction burglary at the home of an 83-year-old woman who had her purse stolen by a man who tricked his way into her home
THE new face on the beat is PC Chris Linton. PC Linton is the new community beat officer for the Hillock Estate and is based at Whitefield police station. The 40-year-old is married with three children and has been in the police force for 10 years. Residents
WHITEFIELD Horticultural Society's 90th annual summer show takes place on Saturday, August 21. The show is open to the public from 2pm and features exhibits of vegetables, fruit, plants, floral arrangements, children's classes, cookery and handicrafts
BUDDING swordsmen and women can try their hand at being a musketeer for the day in Heaton Park. The Feelgood Theatre Company, which is putting on the production of The Three Musketeers in the park from August 13 to 30, has arranged a series of stage fighting
STROLL TO CASH:The Macmillan 'Circ' loses bid for nightclub licence THE recently re-opened Circulation in Burnley has lost its bid to become a full nightclub, but bosses promise it will become an "alternative" night out instead. The venue, in Holmes Street
SAVES JORDON Mum spots meningitis Tragic memory saves Jordon A MOTHER used tragic memories of her sister's death to help save the life of her son when he contracted meningitis. Jackie Rainford leapt to the aid of nine-year-old Jordon Rainford and took
BUSINESSES in Nelson town centre are being given a helping hand through grants offered by Pendle Council to improve their premises. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to help businesses improve the external appearance of their properties, or to help
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrug Pharmacy, 5 Stonybutts; 10.30am-4.30pm: Boots Chemist, 2 Cobden Court; noon-1pm: Athertons Chemist, 37 Granville Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
STAN Ternent has given the thumbs-up to Steve Cotterill's Turf Moor revolution. Former Clarets chief Ternent is buzzing with excitement ahead of his testimonial game at Turf Moor against Manchester United on Tuesday. But Ternent is equally excited about
POLICE are warning drivers across the borough that they will be clamping down on drink and drug driving throughout the summer. As the temperature rises, so does the tendency to drink alcohol in the day and early evening, at barbecues and in beer gardens
SETTLE will be out to try and secure a first ever league and cup double when they take on Great Harwood in the final of the Castlemaine XXXX Ramsbottom Cup at their Marshfield ground tomorrow. Read started the season as red-hot favourites to repeat the
ACCRINGTON professional Tama Canning was celebrating this week after being called up for New Zealand A team's tour of South Africa. The 27-year-old, who hit 151 in last weekend's win over Colne, has been in inspired form with both bat and ball this season
A SEVEN-year-old girl from Prestwich has persuaded sport and TV stars to swing into action for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Melanie Cleary, of Downham Crescent, has been chosen to front a sponsored abseil at Old Trafford which she hopes will raise more
GRAEME Souness has delivered his verdict on what will mark a successful season for Blackburn Rovers - survival. A haul of 40 points, usually enough to ensure staying in the Premiership, will be the Rovers boss's first target as he gears up for today's
STAN Ternent has given the thumbs-up to Steve Cotterill's Turf Moor revolution. Former Clarets chief Ternent is buzzing with excitement ahead of his testimonial game at Turf Moor against Manchester United on Tuesday. But Ternent is equally excited about
VISITORS to the Weavers Cottage Heritage Centre will be able to get a taste of history during the school holidays. The Weavers Cottage, in Fall Barn Fold, Rawtenstall, is one of the finest remaining examples of a purpose-built 18th century loom shop.
POLICE and council bosses have vowed to crackdown on binge drinking and yob behaviour to tackle soaring levels of alcohol-related violence in Rossendale. And Nigel Adams, Rossendale's prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate for the next General
A BUDDING Blackburn actor has secured his first professional acting job in the national tour of Lord of the Flies. James Walsh, whose family home is in Northbank Avenue, Blackburn, was taken on by the Yorkshire-based theatre company 'Pilot Theatre' after
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has been accused of trying to ditch its official complaints procedure after it was re-named as a "customer feedback policy". Coun Colin Rigby, leader of the Conservative group at the council, said the new name appeared to
A SPURNED lover bombarded a married woman with phone calls and pestered her at work after refusing to accept the end of their five-year affair. Blackburn magistrates heard that Graham John Hodgson, 38, phoned Deborah Love 208 times in 24 hours and punched
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman has succeeded in his bid to land striker Jody Banim. The Reds chief had been tracking the Shrewsbury star for some time, and yesterday signed him on a three-month loan. The deal was done in time for this afternoon's
Shrewsbury striker Jody Banimhas joined Stanley on a three month loan, with a view to signing a permanent deal. Jody started his career as a trainee at Manchester United, and was a prolific goalscorer at Radcliffe Borough, scoring 97 goals in 125 league
HISTORY was made last Sunday when the Prestwich second eleven became the first team to win the Hulme Trophy three successive years. Pete Heys' team brushed Woodhouses aside with some superb performances and turned the match into a suprisingly one-sided
