JUSTIN Moorhouse is the latest big name lined up to top the bill at Blackburn's Lock 'n' Load Comedy Club.

The club, based at the Wharf pub, Eanam, began hosting comedy gigs in November and is already developing a loyal following and attracting top talent from the city comedy circuits.

Justin Moorhouse, winner of the City Life Comedian of the Year award, has just finished filming the second series of Phoenix Nights, starring alongside Peter Kay and is a big name on the comedy circuit both in Manchester and London.

Martin Cassidy, resident compere at the club, said: "We're over the moon that Justin is headlining at Lock 'n' Load as he does a cracking show. We're still working hard to get Lock 'n' Load properly off the ground, but we must be doing something right if we can draw acts of this calibre."

The club is currently a completely independent venture without any support from sponsors and is managing to run itself and pay for top acts from door takings alone.

Martin and his team are now working hard to secure sponsorship for the club and continue to offer quality live entertainment to East Lancashire audiences.

Justin Moorhouse, along with four other comedians and Martin Cassidy as compere will appear on January 10 at the Wharf Pub .

Entry is £3 on the door and the laughs start at 8pm. Call Lock 'n' Load on 0771 924 2795 or email them through the website at www.locknloadcomedyclub.com