Slimming World, Byerden House, Colne Rod, Burnley, 7pm. WeightWatchers, Central Methodist Church Hall, Hargreaves Street, Burnley, 10.15am, noon and 5pm. Nelson Camera Club, Holmefield House Community Centre, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, 7.45pm. Tae Kwon
Table Tennis Match Night, Burnley Boys Club, 7pm. Slimming World, St Cuthbert's Parish Hall, Sharp Street, Burnley, 10am. Confidential Advice Surgery, Age Concern, Keirby Walk, Burnley, 1pm-4pm. The British In India Museum, Newtown Street, Colne, 2pm-
THE annual round of local elections seems to put East Lancashire on the map and this year it was Pendle's turn. There we were, cheering our heads off on almost every BBC news bulletin on Friday! Pendle had certainly gone Liberal Democrat with a thump.
STAFF at the PDSA charity shop in Bradshawgate, Leigh, will be forced to spend valuable funds on repairing their front door after a vandal attack. Manager Gill Baxendale said she was "appalled" and added: "Please continue to support our shop for pets
THE revival of Bury Carnival brought smiles from organisers and visitors. Not only was the event a success with about 10,000 people attending, but Sunday's gala basked in blue skies and warm sunshine. After an absence of one year, Bury's premier annual
A TEENAGE motorbike racer from Blackburn died after crashing into a wall at the end of a seafront time trial. Steven Anderton, 16, suffered fatal head injuries and multiple fractures in the accident as his father, Trevor, and hundreds of spectators looked
FORMER British National Party councillor Maureen Stowe has completed a remarkable political u-turn after announcing today she has joined the Labour Party. The move means Coun Stowe, who was elected as a BNP councillor in Brunshaw last May, has moved from
VETERAN midfielder Tugay will be staying on at Blackburn Rovers next season after signing a new contract. The former Turkish international has finally ended all speculation regarding his future by agreeing a new one-year deal with the club. "We are delighted
DISGRACED former Preston councillor Bill Chadwick will appear before a tribunal set up by the Adjudication Panel for England, at the Novotel, Bamber Bridge, on Thursday, August 19. Mr Chadwick, 49, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, was fined £1,000
A BONANZA of military music will be the theme of the popular annual Beating Retreat event at Fulwood Barracks, Watling Street Road, Preston, on Saturday, June 19. A powerful and stirring selection of band music will be led by the professional musicians
CRIME cameras could be on the way to South Ribble's trouble hot spots. It is hoped two closed circuit TV cameras, funded by the South Ribble Crime and Disorder Partnership, the Government and the police basic crime unit, will work on a rota system in
TRADERS are cashing in on England's fight for the Euro 2004 trophy with bumper sales of the Cross of St George flags. Hundreds of cars are sporting the clip-on flags and sellers say they are struggling to keep up with the demand. One stall owner on Preston
TWO WOMEN who were discriminated against by the chief executive of the local office of the Racial Equality Council, are calling for his resignation. Clita Johnrose and Shabana Mann had their complaint of being discriminated against by way of victimisation
A BURNLEY man has been given a three-year football banning order after being deported from Portugal. Andrew Francis Porter, 37, formerly of Parliament Street, was picked up by police at Faro airport on Saturday. He was sent back to Gatwick, stripped of
A BURNLEY taxi driver has slammed youths who threw a brick through his car window and warned: "Someone could have been killed." Sikander Khan, 48, was driving his private hire car down Brownside Road at about 12.15am on Sunday when he was attacked by
STACKS of CDs and DVDs snatched from cars in Lancaster have been recovered. Police in Lancaster have more than £1,000 worth of goods, which they want to return to rightful owners. The items were found at a house in Lancaster when police arrested a man
SIXTY-FIVE fire fighters are still battling to stop a blaze at a scrap metal yard spreading to homes this morning (Friday). Fire broke out at 3.20am at Morecambe Metals on White Lund, Morecambe. Smoke filled the air and people living nearby were warned
POLICE are to ease back on the throttle when it comes to prosecuting speeding motorists. The policy switch follows criticism of Lancashire's 300 roadside cameras - and means drivers may now get away with slightly higher speeds. Police say people caught
A MAN who carried out an horrific sex attack on a nurse in her Lancaster home has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars. David Watters tried to rape the woman and made her perform sex acts while he demanded money, Preston Crown Court heard. Mr Justice
IA PENDLE council worker has embarked on the working holiday of a lifetime - to a remote part of Canada. Beth Logan, who is Pendle Council's Urban Regeneration and Community Initiatives Manager, will be working for the State Government of Nunavut as an
NELSON solicitor Sajjad Karim became the Liberal Democrats' first non-white MEP as the Government suffered its second voter backlash in three days. Mr Karim became one of two Liberal Democrats in the North West as his party polled 335,063 votes in the
IT has not been a good season so far for Leyland, and on Saturday it looked as though it would hit rock bottom before play even began, when the heavy roller broke down as it was leaving the square. Eventually, though, the problem was solved and play began
I AGREE with the letter published last week in regard to Morecambe's new promenade 'sculpture'. The Citizen would not dare print the words that describe what I think of this monstrosity. How on earth could the council approve such a ghastly object instead
SOMETIMES it's depressing to be right. I thought my letter from two weeks ago about the Bay Bridge proposal might have prompted a denial from someone, anyone. So it's presumably true that it's just a trick to push the Western by-pass idea forward. It's
SEND in the European clowns... The bid to increase funding for 12 new police community support officers has failed miserably. The money may be going to fund circus skills workshops. I can just see the scenario when it's all kicking off in the West End
HOW sad that M Hardy from Manchester wants to tarnish the memory of the D-Day landings to launch a cheap political attack on me (Citizen Letters, last week). My uncle aged only 20 and serving with the South Lancashire Regiment was killed in the Normandy
IN SOME circles, concern is routinely expressed about 'electoral apathy'. People, it is asserted, are not interested in politics. They cannot be bothered to vote. Sometimes those who are fashionably dismissive pose as superior individuals who regard voting
RUSSELL Mills does well to ridicule the rusty iron that has been dumped on Morecambe promenade (Letters, last week) but falls short in his comments on its inaccuracy... A panorama should give the viewer an accurate picture of what is before him (or her
MOST young artists dream of having their work praised by people in high places - but who could hope for recognition from the Pope? That's exactly what happened to teenager Isobel Bidwell when her teachers decided to send a print of the 17-year-old's portrait
Wimbledon fever has come early to Lancaster as a tennis club prepares to throw open its courts for a special event. Bowerham Lawn Tennis Club is inviting locals to take advantage of a sporting offer to play free this weekend. The open-afternoon is part
BLACKPOOL Football Club have today unveiled Colin Hendry as the club's new manager. The former Scottish international is believed to have signed a two-year deal at Bloomfield Road and takes over from Steve McMahon who left the club during the first week
DARWEN climbed to second in the Northern Premier League table with a 72-run win over Lancaster. They set 250-3 with professional Keith Semple (108 not out) and Neil Cordingley (55 not out) enjoying an undefeated partnership of 135 from just 24 overs.
PADIHAM professional Kasif Siddique destroyed Clitheroe's hopes in the Veka Ribblesdale League. The hard-hitting Indian batsman scored 181 and was backed up by Mick Hawke with 60 as they set the Ribble Valley club a target of 316-9. Siddique then picked
PEDAL power has arrived in the borough and town hall bosses are urging residents to get on their bike. The council has produced a new cycling map and magazine to mark National Bike Week, which continues this week. The "Safer Cycling Routes" map shows
CHRIS Walker's run of misfortune continued in the first race of round six of the Superbike World Championship at Silverstone when an engine problem caused him to crash out - team-mate Troy Corser clinched a creditable seventh place in the first race and
POLICE are probing a kitchen blaze at sheltered accommodation in which a pensioner was killed. Margaret Kenyon, 78, died at 9.50am yesterday as her terrace bungalow in Showley Residential Court, Knowsley Road, Clayton-le-Dale, filled with smoke after
SALVATION Army officers James and Penny Van Cleef are looking forward to a new life in Blackburn after swapping their home in the Channel Islands for East Lancashire. The pair yesterday took their first service Blackburn Salvation Army Church after moving
FROM heroes to zeroes in two minutes -- and East Lancashire football fans were left drained by the emotional rollercoaster ride. Thousands crammed in town centre pubs and front rooms and were left wondering how the Euro 2004 match at the Estadio da Luz
OFFICIALS at North End are delighted with the demand for season tickets since they went on sale this week and manager Craig Brown has ordered his players to ensure they repay fans' loyalty. Early figures indicate sales for season tickets are up 20 per
LANCASHIRE Constabulary has today been named the country's top-performing police force. It's good news for the force and good news for people living in the area it polices. Inspectors judged the force as "excellent" or "good" in 15 out of 16 categories
Skipper leads the way TOTTINGTON St John's skipper Clive Brooks proved the match winning catalyst as Saints continued their charge up the North Manchester Cricket League Division One with an 84 run victory over rivals Glodwick. After a dramatic middle
FAMILY and friends united to help a Bury couple toast a golden milestone. On Saturday Harry and June Smith celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Harry said: "If I could live my life again I would still want to meet and marry June. She is a beautiful
Leigh Centurions 43 Halifax 25 by Mike Hulme: THE classic sporting cliche of a game of two halves was never more evident than at Hilton Park on Sunday. For the opening 40 minutes the Centurions unbeaten home record was in jeopardy as struggling Halifax
PERCY Leonard, the D-Day veteran feature in last week's Citizen, has described his emotions as he joined former comrades in Normandy to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the landings. Mr Leonard, of Crumpax Croft, Longridge, served in the King's Hill
A KOREAN War veteran is calling on other old soldiers to join an association which aims to keep the conflict alive in people's memories. Richard Clementson, 71, from Fulwood, Preston, wants to hear from veterans of the war fought between 1950 and 1953
IT IS third time lucky for a scuba diver who is heading to Leyland to plunge in at the deep end for a 15-day underwater world record. Mark Webber, 35, will submerge in a giant red and blue tank at Farington Business Park, Golden Hill Lane, on October
A CATHOLIC school headteacher has hit out over Government plans to change the way children are admitted to high schools. Under the new rules parents will not be allowed to apply directly to a non-county run school for a place for their child. Instead,
HUNDREDS of star gazers descended on Much Hoole near Preston to see the historic transit of Venus, in the place where it was first viewed. The transit, which was last seen in 1882, was viewed by hundreds of people during a special viewing event at St
FIVE post offices are to close their doors for good in a bid to throw other branches a lifeline. Newton post office in Langdale Place, Lancaster, will be the first to shut up shop on July 7. It will be followed by post offices on Owen Road, Skerton, Lancaster
FAST motors around the globe are revving up to compete against Lancaster University's very own Formula race car. Designed and built by 11 master's degree engineering students, the lightweight, single-seater boasts a Yamaha 600cc engine with the power
MORECAMBE's landmark Midland Hotel may fall to the bulldozers... That's the word on the street in Morecambe as plans to restore the derelict gem back to its former glory take longer than planned. Lancaster City council gave the thumbs up to Urban Splash's
GRAVES on a Heysham cliff are at risk of plunging into the sea. The burial site at St Peter's Church is now only three yards from the edge of the rock face. European law forbids protective action being taken and states that nature must be left to run
A BIKER has died after his motorcycle collided with a van in Nelson. Jon David Glover, 27, of Bolton Road West, in Ramsbottom, was riding his Suzuki 750cc on Halifax Road at about 12.43pm on Saturday when the accident happened. Police said the rider,
LEYLAND Barracudas came back weighed down with medals from the 2004 Inter-Association contest at Broughton Pool in Salford and three achieved national qualifying times. The event includes the top swimmers from across the north west in the 10 to 14 years
A POLICE chief today warned a town centre tragedy was imminent unless drivers stop using a pedestrianised road as a short cut. Inspector Julian Platt, of Accrington Police, has vowed to crack down on the problem and deployed officers in front of the town
BANNED bus boss Ray Pilkington today blamed councillors' obsession with speed humps and chicanes for driving his business off the road. And Hyndburn Council leader Peter Britcliffe today said he had 'sympathy' with Mr Pilkington's point of view. The wheelchair-bound
CITIZEN readers may be interested to hear of two stories I have come across while talking to friends. Both are true. The first concerns a young couple, born and brought up in Lancaster, together for 10 years and wanting to set up home close to their families
REGARDING Sophie Ryder's sculpture commission in Market Square, Lancaster. As much as I like the artist's work, isn't it about time local sculptors where given an opportunity to put work on temporary display in Lancaster City centre? My offer to Lancaster
MORECAMBE and Lancaster City will both have an extra trophy to play for next season - the new Nationwide Conference League Cup. The competition has been restored at the request of many of the 44 clubs in the new Conference North and South leagues, says
AMBITIOUS Lancaster have earned a plum draw in rugby league's York International Nines tournament later this month. The city's amateurs will face leading Russian club Strela Kazan - the first Russian team to qualify for a place in the Powergen Challenge
DETERMINED Burnley boss Steve Cotterill is finalising his backroom staff in preparation for the new season. As I understand it, Cotterill has been working tirelessly in his efforts to recruit a new backroom team. And the former Stoke City boss may even
FORMER Lancashire player Joe Scuderi sustained a serious head injury during Nelson's clash with Todmorden yesterday. Play in the Musbury Fabrics Lancashire League game was suspended for 45 minutes as Scuderi waited for an ambulance to arrive at Centre
RISHTON professional James Franklin did his country proud and if New Zealand continue to chalk up the casualties they may be tempted to look again to the Musbury Fabrics Lancashire League for further reinforcements in the shape of Tama Canning. Canning
DETERMINED Burnley boss Steve Cotterill is finalising his backroom staff in preparation for the new season. As I understand it, Cotterill has been working tirelessly in his efforts to recruit a new backroom team. And the former Stoke City boss may even
VETERAN midfielder Tugay will be staying on at Blackburn Rovers next season after signing a new contract. The former Turkish international has finally ended all speculation regarding his future by agreeing a new one-year deal with the club. "We are delighted
DARWEN Library said farewell to a staff member who gave 33 years of service. Marie Heys is retiring just weeks before her 60th birthday to play a more active role in her family-run cleaning company. Mrs Heys, of Crosby Close, joined the library in 1971
A RAMSBOTTOM father-of-two has died after collapsing while out fell running. The man, believed to be in his mid-40s and a regular runner, was out running with a friend on Friday when he stopped for a rest and keeled over. Emergency services including
A MAN who spent six months restoring a classic bike is to auction it off for charity. Geoff Ashworth hopes his rare Suzuki 250 Mark Two High Piper, will raise around £10,000. And Mr Ashworth, a partner in Ashworth and Baker Funeral Directors, who lives
POWERBOAT racer Paul Scott is aiming to be on top of the world this season. The 26-year-old Leigh sportsman started the new Formula 3 world championship season on course to achieve his dream, winning the first race of the year, the French Grand Prix,
A CHURCH torched by arsonists more than three years ago has finally risen from the ashes. The congregation of St Anne's Church, in France Street, Blackburn, gathered yesterday for a special service to mark its re-opening. Since the fire in December 2000
OUSTED council leader Sir Bill Taylor could be back in Blackburn Town Hall within weeks - in the seat previously held by the late mayor, Mike Barrett. Sir Bill spoke after he was removed from the Audley ward, almost 25 years after first being elected
THE United Kingdom Independence Party won its first Euro seat in the North West as the Government suffered its second voter backlash in three days. And Nelson solicitor Sajjad Karim became the Liberal Democrats' first non-white MEP as the party won two
LANCASHIRE Constabulary was today named as the best in England and Wales, coming top in a new national assesment. After the six-month grading carried out by Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary (HMIC), the force was classed as 'excellent' or 'good
