Stories for 4 April 2002

Accrington News

Council leader in row over homes

A COUNCIL leader due to stand in next month's local elections has been blasted for using the proposed closure of 35 of Lancashire's 48 care homes as a political issue.   more...

Pub chain targets town second time

A NATIONAL pub chain which has recently created 35 jobs in East Lancashire today revealed it would spend a further £1.2million and create another 30 positions if plans go ahead.   more...

Show 'won't give children nightmares'

MEMBERS of an amateur theatre group in Hyndburn are reassuring theatregoers that their latest production will not give their children nightmares.   more...

Help bid men were chased off with spade

A MINER turned musician rowed with his girlfriend and then chased some men who went to help her with a spade.   more...

Fashion boost for charity

THE next event locally for research charity the Breakthrough Breast Cancer will be a fashion show organised by the Business and Professional Women's Organisation at the Clarion Hotel Foxfields, Billington, by Nicky's of Penwortham and Get Ahead Hats.   more...

Fire crews praise blaze pensioner

A PENSIONER has been praised by fire crews after extinguishing a chip pan fire at his Stotford Court home, in Clayton-le-Moors.   more...

Blackburn News

Prison for the brutes

TWO brutes who robbed vulnerable pensioners and women on the streets to fund their heroin abuse have been jailed for a total of nine years.   more...

And you thought the Boat Race was tough

THE Ruta Maya River Challenge sounds like hell on earth, but for Blackburn soldier Stephen Dickinson the tropical race is an experience he will never forget.   more...

Come on and Feel the Noise

TICKETS are set to go on sale for Blackburn's biggest music event of the year -- even though none of the artists due to perform have been revealed.   more...

Dog's savage attack on pet

A SHOPKEEPER today relived the moment a vicious dog attacked his prized deaf poodle and warned: "Next time it could be a child".   more...

Staple your way to a record

WANNABE record breakers in Blackburn are invited to head along to the opening of a new store on Saturday to set the first record for the fastest stapler in the world.   more...

Brick attack youth jailed

A 19 YEAR old Blackburn man who threw a half brick in another man's face was jailed for three months by Blackburn magistrates.   more...

Super trooper John will play at funeral

A BLACKBURN-born Irish Guard who played the bagpipes at the Queen Mother's 100th birthday will be playing at her funeral.   more...

Robert's secrets are out at 104!

GUINNESS and a drop of whisky is the secret to a long and happy life, according to a former pub landlord who today celebrates his 104th birthday.   more...

Catlike Kai has flown

A PARROT which can meow like a cat escaped by a whisker after being allowed into the garden to soak up some sunshine.   more...

Plastic debts hit an all-time peak

BRITONS recorded their highest credit card bill in February -- but we are more relaxed about debt than ever before, it has been revealed.   more...

Pub's man Gus loses his hair to make them aware

PUB regular Gus Kearnet volunteered to have his hair and moustache shaved by AlisonThornley to raise money for a drug awareness scheme in a local school.   more...

Man who lost arm in horror accident is home

A MAN whose left arm was severed in a horrific industrial accident ten days ago has returned home.   more...

Visitors on Easter parade

GERMAN members of the Salvation Army came to Blackburn to celebrate the Easter period.   more...

Choir concert to celebrate a life

A CONCERT All in an April Evening. to celebrate the life of a former Rotarian and cathedral chorister will be presented by the cathedral choirs directed by Richard Tanner, the Band of the Salvation Army, directed by Eric Millest, and guest artists in Blackburn Cathedral on Wednesday, April 24 at 7.30pm.   more...

The Burn out with a bang

BLACKBURN-BASED radio station The Burn ended its 28-day run on a high note with a town centre roadshow.   more...

Just Poets performing

THE public are invited to enjoy an evening at the Central Library, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, on Tuesday, April 23, from 7.30pm to 9pm when 'Just Poets' perform their own unique work, including poems, songs and short stories.   more...

Bolton Leisure

The best of the WWW sites for travel

HAVE you booked your holiday yet?   more...

CLUBS

HALLIWELL CENTRAL REFORM CLUB, Bolton. Bingo every Wednesday and Friday. Open from 7pm each evening, members free, guests £1. Tel 528323.   more...

COUNTRY PARKS

BLACKLEACH COUNTRY PARK, Hill Top Road, off Bolton Road, Walkden, Worsley. A beautiful 100 acre park with walking and angling, a bird sanctuary and Visitor Centre. Open dawn to dusk. Ring 0161 790 7746.   more...

Fund raisers

BOLTON Cricket Club is holding the following event to raise funds for the club.   more...

Beat the waiting blues with a good book

KEEPING tiny tots occupied while mum or dad is waiting in the clinic can be a nightmare.   more...

Organisation launched to improve literacy and numeracy

AN IMPORTANT new organisation has been launched which aims to tackle the twin blights of poor literacy and numeracy skills. Already, the Bolton Literacy Trust has proved a resounding success in aiding parents and children to learn. ANGELA KELLY explains what the Trust is, and how it will be helping thousands of local youngsters with their writing and maths.   more...

LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS

WITCHWOOD, 152 Old Street, Ashton-U-Lyne. The Skillbillies and Delphin (Indie). Thursday April 4. Starts 8pm. Admission £3. Details 0161 330 5028.   more...

CRAFTS

ALBION PLACE, THE CRESCENT, SALFORD. Art Base Pottery, learn about coiling, slabbing and throwing pots with demonstrations and individual tuition. Sessions are tailored to different levels of experience. Details 0161 737 1040.   more...

COMEDY

BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE, Church Street, Blackpool. Details 01253 290190.   more...

THEATRES

OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring 520661.   more...

CINEMA

UGC CINEMA, Details 0870 907 0714.   more...

WALKS

THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION - BOLTON GROUP will be continuing its regular programme of two coach rambles of about 10 miles on the first Saturday of each month going to the Lakes. On the third Sunday of the month doing the Clwydian Way in North Wales. Ring 0161 764 7286. The shorter footpath walk of 4 to 5 miles takes place on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Ring 692458 evenings only.   more...

CONCERTS

ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Ring 334400.   more...

EVENTS

ANTIQUES FOR EVERYONE - MANCHESTER FAIR. 200 leading antique dealers from across the UK will be exhibiting at this major event. On show will be fine period furniture, clocks, mirrors, metalwork, silver, jewellery, ceramics, glass and paintings. G-Mex Centre, Manchester. Runs from Friday April 5 to Sunday April 7. Ring 01297 443355.  more...

FAMILY DAYS OUT

CHICKEN LICKEN. Join Chicken Licken, Henny-Lenny, Cocky-Locky, Ducky-Lucky as they go on a special mission to give the King some very important news. A classic tale for children under 8s. The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Square, Manchester. Ring 0161 833 9833.   more...

New look Water Place

WHY not visit the new look Water Place and join in the ultimate adventure.   more...

Bolton News

Rail talks breakdown: Strike on Friday

RAIL passangers face more misery tomorrow after talks to break the deadlock came to an end with no solution in sight.   more...

Leigh's tribute to Queen mother

MESSAGES were pouring in this week in tribute to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, whose death marks the end of royal era writes Lesley Richards   more...

Queen Mum will be sorely missed

EVEN the strongest anti-royalist can't help but feel some sympathy for the Queen who has lost her sister and mother in the space of seven weeks writes Lesley Richards of the Leigh Journal   more...

Why the law is not going soft on Friday night tearaways

IT'S Friday night and a gang of youths gathers on a street corner swigging from bottles of alcohol.   more...

Chiefs say hard work should help to improve star rating

HEALTH chiefs are confident the town's hospital will be given an improved star rating in this year's Government inspection.   more...

People deservebetter than this

A CAR is driven into the front of a house and abandoned, causing expensive damage and untold misery.   more...

Growing concern over empty shops

THE leader of Bolton Council has called for urgent action to fill vacant shop units on a prime Bolton town centre street.   more...

A real touch of glass

INNOVATIVE artist Samantha Brown has shown real creativity in her work . . .   more...

Man 'critical' after alley attack

A MAN was "critical" in hospital today after being attacked by a gang of four muggers in a South Manchester alley.   more...

Churches step up anti-vandal security

SECURITY measures are to be taken to protect a vandalised church where services have been disrupted by gangs of teenagers.   more...

Water bills payment switch

PEOPLE across the region are to be offered a brand new way to pay their water bill.   more...

Hospital bed crisis here to stay without vital funding

BOLTON'S hospital bed crisis is set to increase unless the cash is obtained to finance the creation of two new wards, the town's health chief has revealed.   more...

Parrot pines after zoo mate snatched

A PARROT is said to be "pining" after its mate was snatched in a daylight raid at Chester Zoo.   more...

Minister visit

HOME office minister Keith Bradley was expected to visit Greater Manchester today to announce the fast-tracking of video identification in ten robbery hotspots.   more...

Woman, 23, dies in crash horror

A WOMAN was killed when her Mini collided with an articulated lorry.   more...

What's new

ALTHOUGH it may be all about choccy eggs in local homes this week, you may prefer to invest in toys as gifts throughout the year.   more...

Beat the waiting blues with a good book

KEEPING tiny tots occupied while mum or dad is waiting in the clinic can be a nightmare.   more...

Designs that make you think you're 'it'

FASHION is all about personal confidence and self-expression -- and who better to illustrate this than "IT" girl Tamara Beckwith.   more...

Nurses' cardiac care meeting

NURSES from across the North-west will gather in Bolton tonight to share ideas about ways of helping patients with heart disease.   more...

'Mobile team' ready to tackle youth problems

A NEW multi-agency initiative to tackle youth problems -- the first of its kind in Greater Manchester -- takes to the streets of Whitefield at the weekend.   more...

Janet told: Pay 3p rent arrears or go to court

A BEMUSED home owner was threatened with legal action by Bolton Council finance chiefs for an outstanding debt of -- three pence.   more...

Stolen Navy uniform back with owner

A SAILOR has been reunited with his uniform -- after it was dumped in a supermarket car park by thieves. Mine warfare expert Stuart Kelleher, aged 25, was left heartbroken after the thieves stole the uniform from his car.   more...

Petrol station worker on the road to fame

A TOTTINGTON petrol station worker is set to find fame in a series of radio adverts featuring her own real life customer stories.   more...

£5,000 fine for man after assault

A SENIOR engineer who smashed a man's cheekbone in four places escaped a jail sentence but was ordered to fork out £5,000 in compensation to his victim.   more...

Woman is not charged

A WOMAN arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after rushing her husband to hospital -- where he later died -- has been released without charge.   more...

Pets hinder chance of finding a home

A CHARITY claims that 86 per cent of homeless people with pets had been refused a chance to get off the street because of their four-legged friends.   more...

Blues Brothers legend lives on

THE legend of The Blues Brothers lives on at Bolton's Albert Halls on April 5, 8pm, with a show entitled Sweet Home Chicago.   more...

Donald has sold his last stamp

AN enthusiast who stamped his mark on Bolton has closed his town centre shop.   more...

Intimidation charge

A MAN accused of intimidating a witness in court proceedings has appeared before Bury magistrates.   more...

Becks' shirt school auction

SOCCER star David Beckham has donated a signed United shirt for an auction to raise money for the children of doomed Longsight Primary School in Harwood.   more...

Big bundle of joy

A BOUNCING baby boy was more than a big surprise when he arrived on Good Friday.   more...

Empty school places

EDUCATION bosses say they are ready to take "radical" action to slash the number of empty school places.   more...

Missing boy is home

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy with learning difficulties who was missing since Saturday is back home today.   more...

Men don't talk

THE Birth Defects Foundation (BDF) has claimed men would rather type than talk. The charity has revealed almost 90 per cent of the email sent to its Here to Help support service are written by men, while 90 per cent of calls to its telephone helpline are made by women.  more...

Memorial service

A MEMORIAL and Thanksgiving Service for people who have lost loved ones and relatives, will be held at Longsight Methodist Church, Harwood, on Sunday, at 3pm. If you require further details, ring 01204 386137.  more...

£120,000 cash boost

BOLTON District Council for Voluntary Service has been given a cash handout of £120,000 from Bolton Council to help support the town's army of volunteers over the next year.  more...

Farewell Ken, the voice of 66

A HOST of football personalities paid their last respects to Farnworth-born Kenneth Wolstenholme, the commentator most famous for his 1966 World Cup utterance: "They think it's all over ... it is now".   more...

Shot fired in store raid

A SHOT was fired in Prestwich early today after a gang armed with a handgun and a spanner raided a security van delivering cash to Tesco supermarket in Valley Park Road.   more...

Builders get 170 new jobs boost

BOLTON'S biggest building contractor has netted 170 jobs for the town -- after winning a £30 million deal in a high-powered internet auction.   more...

Jet arrest man on bank raid charge

A MAN has been charged in connection with a raid at a Bolton bank.   more...

Inspectors give top marks to Community College

A JOINT team of Inspectors from the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) and the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) carried out an inspection of Bolton Community College last Autumn, the first since the College merger with the local authority's Community Education Service last year.   more...

Hospital needs beds not trolleys

S VICKERS (Letters, March 21) may well have received excellent treatment at the Royal Bolton Hospital six years ago, when no doubt there was a bed available for him upon arrival at the hospital. Unfortunately, the situation is somewhat different today.   more...

Nursery was a happy place

YOUR readers are right about the closure of Bridgewater Nursery.   more...

Nightmare in the neighbourhood continues

THE nightmare on Bromwich Street continues with the "ladies of the night" still plying their trade despite a zero tolerance by the police, and now the plans for the facelift have been scrapped.   more...

Safety certificate is your right

I TRUST that building industry tradesmen and householders are aware that Building Regulation (Part L) came into force on April 1. This is a long overdue requirement that brings safety and accountability to gas, oil, fuel, heated water, and window and door systems.   more...

Land of Hope and Glory no more

I DON'T know what's happened to this society. As children, we used to sing as children "Land of Hope and Glory". Where has that tradition gone?   more...

Compulsory purchase is the answer

HAULGH facelift scrapped! Not good enough, Bolton Council, you have wasted our money long enough paying housing benefits to these landlords.   more...

Help with heritage

MANY viewers may have seen the recent item on the African burial ground found in New York.   more...

Bolton Sport

Dowd sets the pace for Wilmslow vets

BOLTON Harriers veteran David Dowd was among the leading pack in one of the UK's leading half marathon races.   more...

BOLTON SUNDAY LEAGUE

Sponsored by CONCORD Conservatory Roofs   more...

Injury pile-up hits Warriors

IT was not only Wigan Warriors' pride that was dented by the derby defeat at rivals St Helens on Monday.   more...

Former stars at Hilton Park

LEIGH RL fans are to be given the unique opportunity to meet and greet the Division One championship team of 1981-82.   more...

BSF LADIES ROUNDERS LEAGUE

THE CHAMPION of Champions Tournament is at Westhoughton Cricket Club on Sunday, April 7, starting at 11am. The handicaps are indicated below for the initial stage of the event.   more...

Farewell Ken, the voice of 66

A HOST of football personalities paid their last respects to Farnworth-born Kenneth Wolstenholme, the commentator most famous for his 1966 World Cup utterance: "They think it's all over ... it is now".   more...

Metro aces sweep the board

BOLTON Metro Swimming Squad were crowned County Age Group winners at this year's Lancashire County Championships at Wigan.   more...

Bolton Wanderers

The countdown is on: 5 more games to go!

THE crunch is on for teams in the relegation zone with Wanderers.   more...

Championship medal for Whitlow!

MIKE Whitlow will add League Championship honours to his collection this season, whatever fate holds in store for Wanderers.   more...

Nolan must wait for Villa goal verdict

KEVIN NOLAN must wait until next week to learn whether he will be credited with the first of the two goals he scored in Wanderers' vital Easter victory over Aston Villa.   more...

Nolan must wait for Villa goal verdict

KEVIN NOLAN must wait until next week to learn whether he will be credited with the first of the two goals he scored in Wanderers' vital Easter victory over Aston Villa.   more...

Ricketts on the spot at last

Wanderers Res 2, Everton Res 1: MICHAEL Ricketts was back on the goal trail last night as Sam Allardyce's second string kept their title hopes alive.   more...

Farewell Ken, the voice of 66

A HOST of football personalities paid their last respects to Farnworth-born Kenneth Wolstenholme, the commentator most famous for his 1966 World Cup utterance: "They think it's all over ... it is now".   more...

Fulham ticket details

WANDERERS have received an allocation of 1,600 tickets for their away clash against Fulham on Tuesday April 23, which go on sale tomorrow exclusively to postal applicants.   more...

Wanderers tipped to avoid the drop

THE hard cash is on Wanderers to avoid the drop according to leading Internet bookies SportingOdds.com.   more...

Youri heading for new title?

YOURI Djorkaeff is the early leader in our Wanderers' Player of the Month poll on the right.   more...

Burnley News

Vintage buses on show

EAST Lancashire bus enthusiasts can indulge their passion across the county border with a chance to see vintage vehicles this weekend.   more...

Homes face-lift gets thumbs up

A NEW fund of £2.5 million for home improvements and face-lift schemes for Accrington Road and Burnley Wood has been approved by the council.   more...

Residents can turn the tap on new way to pay

HOUSEHOLDERS across East Lancashire are being offered a new way to pay their water bill.   more...

Plea to retired police over road safety

A LEADING skill-building organisation is calling for retired police motorcyclists to assess riders in a bid to reduce the numbers of motorbike casualties in Lancashire.   more...

Treat for lovers of animals

AS part of RSPCA week, the animal rescuers are giving away 10 Animal Action Club memberships to young readers.   more...

Yellow lines plan scrapped

CONTROVERSIAL plans to paint yellow lines in a Padiham street have been scrapped by the council.   more...

Bury News

Shot fired in store raid

A SHOT was fired in Prestwich early today after a gang armed with a handgun and a spanner raided a security van delivering cash to Tesco supermarket in Valley Park Road.   more...

Bury Sport

Terry gives Bury helping hand

SHAKERS legend Terry McDermott has returned to Gigg Lane to boost their desperate fund raising drive.   more...

Clitheroe News

Disabled girl can have her home annexe

THE parents of a six-year-old disabled Clitheroe girl who are suing a local health trust alleging negligence have had their plans to build an extension at their home approved, despite objections from local residents.   more...

Cybercafe joins forest campaign

LEADING national pressure group Greenpeace has teamed up with an East Lancashire cybercafe in a bid to encourage young web fans to take part in an online vote.   more...

Mourning messages from the people

PEOPLE in Clitheroe have the chance to pay their respects to the Queen Mother after a book of condolence was opened in the town hall.   more...

Course bids to help bereaved

A COPING Alone -- picking up the pieces after a bereavement -- course will be held at Alston Hall College, Longridge from Monday to Wednesday, April 8-10, starting with lunch.   more...

Colne News

Bid to reinstate railway line

CAMPAIGNERS for the reinstatement of the railway line between Yorkshire and East Lancashire, via Colne, hope to attract more support next month when they hold their second public meeting.   more...

Trees hacked down in woodland attack

PARK rangers in Colne were devastated to discover more than 40 trees planted in the Alkincoats nature area had been vandalised.   more...

Darwen News

Anna in heartfelt plea for a shower

A YOUNG woman unable to have a bath on her own in case she suffers an epileptic fit today made a heartfelt plea for a local business to come forward and install a shower at her home.   more...

Elderly may be missing out on benefits

AN East Lancashire charity for the elderly has launched its annual campaign to encourage older people to claim the extra benefits they may be entitled to.   more...

Slapstick slant on Robin Hood

A THEATRE company is bringing its popular adaptation of 'Robin Hood' to Darwen Library later this month.   more...

Neighbourhood watch positive

POLICE in Darwen are delighted at the public's response to three proposed neighbourhood watch schemes.   more...

Days after ban, driver was back on the road

ONLY 11 days after being caught driving while disqualified, John Best was back behind the wheel again to tot up his eighth offence of driving while banned.   more...

Lancashire Leisure

Wowzer set to wow

EAST LANCASHIRE outfit Wowzer support Swedish rockers Diamond Dogs next week, in the first of a pair important dates for the band.   more...

EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, Date: April 5

A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside.   more...

Lancashire News

Prepare for the Royal visit

THEY'RE back -- and they're small, sweet and tasty! Jersey Royal new potatoes are only available for three months, so buy them while you can.   more...

Read all about a gourmet treat - hot off the press!

HERE'S a novel way to use your Lancashire Evening Telegraph when you have finished reading it -- preparing a recipe which really tops fish 'n' chips wrapped in newspaper.   more...

Fishing for ideas

CONTINUING the fishy theme, supermarket giant Morrisons has unveiled four new fresh sauces in handy sachets.   more...

Routes for your boots

WITH spring in the air now is the time to dust off your walking boots and head out to the countryside for a refreshing stroll.   more...

Dig up some of the past

FOR centuries mankind has been fascinated with the buried secrets of past civilisations and the web has much for wannabe archaeologists.   more...

Rail travellers face the ultimate chaos

RAIL commuters face the ultimate travel chaos tomorrow when every train service in East Lancashire is due to be cancelled by strikes.   more...

Prison for the brutes

TWO brutes who robbed vulnerable pensioners and women on the streets to fund their heroin abuse have been jailed for a total of nine years.   more...

Most criticisms are incorrect

E TURNER'S grudging congratulations to Blackburn with Darwen Council for the award of Council of the Year, is then tempered by various criticisms (Letters, March 23).   more...

Fluoride item was misleading

THE article (LET, March 23) by the pro fluoride body about the state of five year old children's teeth seemed to me to be somewhat alarmist and misleading, failing to make clear whether the teeth were 'milk teeth' or permanent.   more...

'Cathedral city' claims are not representative

ANOTHER failed city status bid brings forth some weary comments about Blackburn being a 'cathedral city.'   more...

Cash going wrong side of 'border'

GERRI Parker (Letters, March 21) congratulates Blackburn with Darwen Council being Council of the Year -- a prestigious award that we are told should all be proud of.   more...

Your film critic 'lost the plot'

HAVING read your film crit in 'Inside Out' about 'Gosford Park,' my partner and I, both in our 80s and able to relate to the era it is set in, decided to see it.   more...

Morris men are fully 'uniformed'

IFIND it interesting to see how artists view morris men and thought that Eric's cartoon (LET, March 5) most amusing.   more...

Home plans are a political matter

MANY people have already made plain their opinion of plans by Labour led Lancashire County Council to close 35 of the county's care homes - 19 of them in East Lancashire.   more...

Lancashire Sport

Enough is enough says Underwood

IT was a result too far for Great Harwood boss Denis Underwood who decided to call it a day after four years in charge at the Showground.   more...

Howarth the Blues hero

NELSON came out on top in this highly charged Lancashire derby at Victoria Park in the NWCL Second Division.   more...

Irvine opens Colne account

COLNE striker Jonathan Irvine breathed a sigh of relief after he scored his first goal since his move from Nelson in the NWCL Division Two derby at Holt House.   more...

Clitheroe draw blank

AFTER the feast - the famine. Just days after clocking up their best NWCL win of the season and scoring SEVEN in the process, Clitheroe fired blanks last night.   more...

Denis decides to call it a day

DENIS Underwood has quit as manager of NWCL Division One side Great Harwood.   more...

Tension good for Clarets boss

CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted he is enjoying the tension at the top of the table and laughed: "I'll enjoy it a lot better if we win on Saturday."   more...

Yordi ones for me

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Graeme Souness seems to have unearthed a gem in Spanish striker Yordi.   more...

Tension good for Clarets boss

CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted he is enjoying the tension at the top of the table and laughed: "I'll enjoy it a lot better if we win on Saturday."   more...

Hignett playing on

CRAIG Hignett is the latest to join Rovers' walking wounded.   more...

Yordi ones for me

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Graeme Souness seems to have unearthed a gem in Spanish striker Yordi.   more...

Leigh News

Opera star Russell backs Daniel

WORLD famous opera singer Russell Watson is backing leukaemia sufferer Daniel Berry's battle against the illness.   more...

Woman, 23, dies in crash horror

A WOMAN was killed when her Mini collided with an articulated lorry.   more...

Nelson News

Bid hots up to reinstate railway line

CAMPAIGNERS for the reinstatement of the railway line between Yorkshire and East Lancashire, via Colne, hope to attract more support next month when they hold their second public meeting.   more...

Rawtenstall News

Booster for park improvements

A PARK action group has received a double boost with news that more than £23,000 is to be spent on Whitaker Park, in Rawtenstall.   more...

Soccer pals will play game for tragic Anthony

FOOTBALLING pals of Anthony Tattersall, who died in December after receiving fatal head injuries in a road accident, will take to the pitch to raise money in his memory.   more...

  
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