ACCRINGTON Stanley are facing another legal battle after bosses of kit suppliers Prostar said they were to take action over alleged unpaid debts. Stanley recently unveiled a new home strip after switching from Prostar to kit suppliers Joma,
Cafe Artisan in Rawtenstall has Abba Glamma on Saturday December 5th and Northern Souled a 7 piece band on December 12th. Both gigs start at 8pm - I'll bet!
Haslingden Sports Centre hosts a Family Fun Day on Sunday, December 6th. 12 different sports and activities including tri-golf, crown green bowling, aerobics, trampolining and indoor cricket. Under 11s must be with an adult. Contact Katie Miller on 01706
Rossendale's "Woman of the Year" wiil be announced at a Ladies Luncheon to be held at Nino's Ristorante Itialiano (Rawtenstall) on Frday, December 4th at 11.30am. Contact Sam Morris on 01706 240081
Remember to retune your digiboxes and digi TVs on Wednesday 2nd December as all analogue transmissions will cease in this area. Satellite and cable viewers don't have to do anything. Problems - ring 0845 305 9000 or 08456 505050
A LEAFLET urging people to ‘shop local’ by a man campaigning to become Pendle MP was printed in Surrey. Now Andrew Stephenson, the Conservative’s parliamentary candidate, has been criticised for not using a Pendle firm himself. Mr Stephenson had made
THE number of dairy farms in Lancashire has dropped by more than 300 since 2000, new figures have revealed. Many farmers have started other ventures as there is not much money is producing milk, Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans said. He has called for
Burnley will travel to MK Dons in the third round of the FA Cup after Sunday's paired the Clarets with Paul Ince's men. Blackburn Rovers have also been handed a tough draw and will travel to Aston Villa in the third round. Accrington
SWINE flu could be to blame for leaving Burnley Council struggling to meet its targets on town hall sickness absences. Just days after it was revealed that medical staff in East Lancashire, including those at Burnley General and Pendle Community
A DEDICATED student has been hailed as a role model to his peers after being crowned Ju-jitsu World Champion. Nelson and Colne College A-Level student Tommy Allen, who chops and changes between his studies and strict training schedule, beat competitors
Rossendale Aviation Society held their Annual Dinner at The Ridings Restaurant in Sykeside Country House Hotel, Haslingden. Everyone enjoyed a lovely meal and lots of chatting. The next meeting at Haslingden Cricket Club will be on Dec 16 at 8pm
PUPILS from a Barnoldswick primary school paid a visit to the town’s police station as part of its ‘People that help us’ campaign. The year six pupils who attend St Joseph’s RC Primary School, in West Close Road, were given a guided tour of the station
People from Darwen aged 16 to 24 are invited to join a citizen’s panel. They will give their opinions on a range of issues in a telephone survey two or three times a year. Entrants get the chance to win an iPod Touch. Visit www.blackburn.gov.uk
THREE Darwen gymnasts took top medals in their first competition. Grace Orrell, Ellie Kershaw and Brittany Cooper, who all attend Tumble Beez Gymnastics Club at Turton Leisure Centre, took part in the North West General Gymnastics Floor and Vault competition
A NEW youth club has been set up in Hoddlesden after a year of campaigning. Hoddlesden Youth Group, which will be based at the Carus Centre, is aimed at stopping anti-social behaviour in the village by youngsters aged 11 to 17. While the area is not
A MOTORIST in his 20s has died following a collision on the M6 in Lancashire in the early hours of today. Emergency services were called to the motorway around 4.30am when a car left the road between junction 32 and Forton Services.
EAST Lancashire Hospitals has met the Government target of 98 per cent of emergency patients being treated in four hours so far this month. Health bosses believe the rate, which has been rising steadily since August, is evidence their 24/7 improvement
BLACKBURN Rovers, Burnley and Accrington Stanley will all be in the hat when the FA Cup third round draw takes place on ITV1 at 3.55pm today. Rovers and Burnley enter the competition at the third round stage, with ties to be played on the weekend
