BLACKBURN Guided Tours, Hoghton Tower, 11am-4pm. Wildlife Art exhibition, until July 31, Samlesbury Hall. Paul Heald, Bay Horse, Osbaldeston, 8.30pm. Parents and Tots, 9.30am-11.30am; Cyber Drop-In, 9.30am-11.30am; Tea Time Club (five-eight year-olds)
MOST businesses put the needs and comfort of consumers first - at least they should do if they want to prosper. That doesn't apply of course to those who run our rail services if they travel to and from Blackburn. What we are talking about is the absurd
IF the 'rewards' for being a suicide bomber are so great and desirable then any potential recruit should show ultimate respect to the suicide advocatee and say 'after you.' Those who persuade impressionable young minds to adopt the role should lead by
I AM very excited about the government's plans to ban smoking in public places. I am sick of going out and being forced to breathe in someone else's smoke. Plus it could kill me. Smokers are free to do whatever they want to themselves. They are not free
A BUSINESSMAN flew 5,300 miles to speak in support of a planning application -- only to be gagged by "petty bureaucrats" for not submitting his request correctly. Stunned Shaun Browne, vice-president of Battlefield Sports, today told of his disbelief
MARK Hughes said he was 'satisfied' with Saturday's performance against 1860 Munich, even though Blackburn Rovers spent most of the game playing second fiddle to the German second division side. Munich have already claimed the notable scalps of Borussia
TSV 1860 MUNICH 1 ROVERS 1 MARK Hughes' attempts to rid Blackburn Rovers of their 'bully-boy' reputation suffered an early set back in Germany as teenage striker Matt Derbyshire was sent off in this, at times, heated friendly. Had the bookies run a book
THOUSANDS of people across East Lancashire fighting to save their homes from demolition have been backed by the Deputy Prime Minister. John Prescott has told bosses behind Elevate - a scheme to revamp housing across East Lancashire - they should concentrate
HUNDREDS of people pedalled down to Nelson for a Pendle and East Lancashire Bike Fest double bill. Unicyclists and stunt riders kept the crowd entertained at Victoria Park as they were encouraged to have a go and find out more about how to get back on
UP to 20,000 visitors are expected to descend on Ribchester tomorrow for the annual Royal Lancashire Show. This year's event, which will run until Thursday, will be the last in its current format after it was announced last week that the show will move
NEW-LOOK Burnley. Same old story. Three games into pre-season, Steve Cotterill's men were given their sternest examination so far against Malaga, a team that finished 10th in the highly competitive La Liga last season. But encouragingly, with three wildly
TRIALIST Artim Sakiri will not be offered a contract with Burnley. The former Macedonian captain failed to travel here to Austria with the Clarets following 11th hour negotiations in the wake of Saturday's friendly with Malaga. Burnley boss Steve Cotterill
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to keep a well-loved Rossendale nursery open presented a 3,000 signature petition to the man set to decide its fate and said: "Closure is not an option." County Councillor Alan Whittaker, cabinet member for education, visited Bacup
A BUSINESSMAN flew 5,300 miles to speak in support of a planning application -- only to be gagged by "petty bureaucrats" for not submitting his request correctly. Stunned Shaun Browne, vice-president of Battlefield Sports, today told of his disbelief
EAST Lancashire youngsters are being urged to embrace the information highway to express their views on life. The call comes from the Lancashire Police Authority (LPA) which has launched a new website to encourage the county's teenager's to tell them
I HAVE recently received a penalty charge notice for parking on the Barton Street car park, Blackburn, as my ticket had fallen off my dash board. It's about time the tickets had some gum on, then it could be securely attached and this would not keep happening
BRIAN McGlynn (LET July 19) raises some interesting points. However, these points are often couched in terms existing in a domain between nebulous and obtuse. He claims that "scientists and many medical people realise the concrete fact that there is nowhere
I HAVE to take issue with Tricia Hartley (LET, July 16). I am sure the Blackburn workforce development team are doing a great job, but so are many similar organisations in other parts of the country. If the council were to send to London every person
THOUSANDS of people across East Lancashire fighting to save their homes from demolition have been backed by the Deputy Prime Minister. John Prescott has told bosses behind Elevate - a scheme to revamp housing across East Lancashire - they should concentrate
MARK Hughes has jumped to the defence of his teenage striker Matt Derbyshire following his sending-off in Saturday's bad tempered friendly with 1860 Munich. Derbyshire, who joined Blackburn Rovers from Great Harwood in a £20,000 deal two years ago, had
AN Accrington man has been found not guilty of attacking then attempting to rape a woman. David McCarthy was cleared of all charges at Preston Crown Court after the jury returned their verdict in less than two hours. Mr McCarthy, whose trial began a week
TRIALIST Artim Sakiri will not be offered a contract with Burnley. The former Macedonian captain failed to travel here to Austria with the Clarets following 11th hour negotiations in the wake of Saturday's friendly with Malaga. Burnley boss Steve Cotterill
WAYNE Thomas is backing Gifton Noel-Williams and Ade Akinbiyi to fine tune their striking instincts in Austria before wreaking havoc in the Championship. The former Stoke City hitmen are still looking to register on the scoresheet after three pre-season
RAMSBOTTOM strengthened their lead at the top of the table on Saturday with a convincing win over struggling Bacup. Bacup batted first and were soon in trouble as Lee Daggett removed opener Peter Thompson for just seven before Tim Farragher (29) and Adam
MARK Hughes has jumped to the defence of his teenage striker Matt Derbyshire following his sending-off in Saturday's bad tempered friendly with 1860 Munich. Derbyshire, who joined Blackburn Rovers from Great Harwood in a £20,000 deal two years ago, had
A DISABLED campaigner is leading calls to save Darwen Leisure Centre after the future of the 73-year-old building became uncertain. Dr William Shepherdson has made a personal plea to Blackburn with Darwen Council to renovate and retain the existing building
STANLEY 0 BARROW 0 JONATHAN Smith admitted that his testimonial game was the perfect way to close the chapter on his Accrington Stanley career. The popular central defender received a rapturous reception from the 322-strong crowd as he made his way onto
A WOMAN admitted to Fairfield Hospital has died from rabies after being bitten by a dog abroad. The 33-year-old, from Bury, was taken to Fairfield Hospital last week, complaining of feeling ill after returning from Goa. It is believed doctors then diagnosed
