PAST winners of the Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards today praised the ceremony for the important recognition it gives to local firms. Last year saw dozens of entrants apply for each category, and it was a tough job for the judges to whittle the
TODAY we launch East Lancashire's premier business awards. The Lancashire Telegraph's Business Awards 2006 will see the cream of the crop of the region's businesses line up against each other to compete for top honours and a collection of prestigious
HUNDREDS of motors of all shapes and sizes were on display at Burnley's annual Classic Car Show. The event, organised by the Pendle and District Rover Association in conjunction with Burnley Rotary Club, saw around 200 vintage and classic vehicles go
THE family of a Bacup teenager killed in a motorcycling accident have paid tribute to their "wonderful son and brother". Matthew James Entwistle, 15, died following an accident at the 4X4 Crown Quarry centre at Whitworth, Rossendale, on Thursday evening
AN angry dad who got his former partner by the throat and gave her a black eye in a public row over seeing their baby has been spared immediate jail. Burnley Crown Court heard how James Liversidge's victim Kelly Doogan was at first thought to have suffered
A line dancing group has raised £1,000 for charity. The group based at Brierfield Working Men's Club, Walter Street, held a number of fund-raising events in aid of the Pendle and Burnley branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Chairman Ken Johnson
TRAWDEN Show celebrated its 18th birthday with thousands of villagers and visitors joining the fun. Some 5,000 people descended on the recreation ground for one of the biggest agricultural shows in the North West. As well as the traditional entries
A CLITHEROE man shouted racist abuse at a woman waiting in a car with her three-year-old child outside the Muslim education centre in Holden Street. Blackburn magistrates heard that Wayne Jeffries then exposed his genitals to the woman who could not
AN eight-year-old girl facing a lifetime of acute disability after suffering a stroke while still in her mother's womb has won a top judge's sympathy - but not a penny compensation. Mrs Justice Swift refused to award Amelia Kate Garcia damages - even
ELEVEN heroin and crack cocaine dealers jailed for a total of nearly 40 years face having their drug-dealing profits seized. The dealers were arrested after being caught by an undercover policewoman who posed as an addict called Lou. They were sentenced
PUPILS from Mansfield High School in Brierfield have gained an insight into higher education. Forty-four Year seven and eight pupils visited Edge Hill University's Ormskirk campus and took part in a number of workshops, a tour of the campus and a higher
A PIONEERING scheme launched in East Lancashire's schools after the September 11 terror strikes will continue after headteachers stepped in to save it. The Lancashire Council of Mosques' Understanding Islam project was born in 2002 - months after the
WITH reference to the story about the return of the stag's head to Stubbylee Hall. Like Arnold Barcroft, I also have many memories of the Stag's Head at Stubbylee. My grandfather George Crane was the mayor's attendant at Bacup in the early 1940s. My
A DECADE ago, I wrote to suggest the NHS was entering a new age, in fact, a brave new world. Today, I would like to qualify it, raise the stakes a little higher. It is about to enter a very, very, very brave new world indeed. And to those who would
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl who vanished from home after going ice skating has been found. Louise Evans, from Haslingden, was last seen at Blackburn Ice Arena at about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Following an appeal from police in Saturday's Telegraph, Louise contacted
FOOD lovers flocked to the Ribble Valley for the annual North West Fine Food Lovers Festival which featured TV chef James Martin. The event, at Stonyhurst College, Hurst Green, showcased the best of regional produce and the wealth of homegrown quality
A COUNCILLOR is under police investigation as part of a large scale probe into a suspected drugs ring. Brierfield Town councillor Mazer Iqbal, 36, was arrested as part of Operation Hornbeam -- an investigation in to the alleged smuggling, production
UNBEATEN, seven points from nine and yet another Saturday evening on top of the Championship pile - no Claret supporter would turn their nose up at that. Before a ball was kicked this season, many Sunday tabloids were quick to launch a two-footed tackle
Bacup Borough got off to a winning start in the North West Counties Division 1 with all of Brent Peters' summer signings making a huge contribution. On nine minutes, Simon Heaton found Carl Rezia who played an intelligent through ball over the top of
Blackburn Rovers' Academy side enjoyed an excellent friendly win over the weekend, beating Chelsea 3-2. Alan Judge, Junior Dadson and an unnamed trialist got the goals for Gary Bowyer's team. Academy director Bobby Downes said: "It was a great win.
Mark Hughes was delighted with Blackburn Rovers' 5-0 friendly win against New Zealand at Ewood on Saturday. Benni McCarthy and Jason Roberts both scored twice as Rovers blew the Kiwis away in their final friendly outing before the Premiership starts.
Burnley will be forced into a striker reshuffle for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers after Andy Gray's dismissal at Sheffield Wednesday. The former Sheffield United forward is suspended after being sent off for kicking the ball away
THE work of one of Blackburn's most famous sons is set to hit the heights once again - 15 years after his death. On September 9 a group of mountaineering and literature enthusiasts will set off for the top of Scafell Pike, the Lake Districts highest
Which category should you enter your business? Here's some more information on what the judges will be looking for in from the winners of each award. Business Of The Year Sponsored by Taylors Solicitors. The premier award in East Lancashire's
SCHOOLS from Blackburn and Darwen are going to a Lake District summer school to learn about business and commerce. Pupils from Witton Park High School, Blackburn, Pleckgate High School, Blackburn, and Darwen Vale High School, Darwen are taking part.
A DRUNKEN thug floored two young women in unprovoked early hours attacks in Nelson, headbutting one in the face. Violent Wesley Duffy - who was not long out of a four and a half year jail term -- is now back behind bars after he turned on the two victims
A DEAD badger was dumped in a skip in a Burnley street. Police wildlife officers have now launched an investigation after the discovery was reported at about noon on Saturday. A woman was walking in Hobart Street when she saw the animal lying in the
Workmen spent several hours repairing a burst pipe which flooded a Bacup street. The incident happened in Pennine Road at about 6.30pm on Friday. Workers from United Utilities had been working in the road earlier that day and the pipe burst after they
ROSSENDALE has been graced with a taste of Eastern Europe with the visit of a leading Russian official. Sergei Olov, who is foreign affairs adviser for Engels, was in Rawtenstall to meet the region's Mayor Coun Peter Steen. Mr Olov was accompanied by
RESIDENTS' long-running battle to put the brakes on speeding drivers in Waterfoot could soon be over. Police in the village plan to buy a new electronic speed indication device (SID) to use in Burnley Road East - but only if the community can help fund
TWO gang members arrested after police found imported cannabis resin worth up to £172,000 - Lancashire's biggest seizure of the drug - at a Burnley house have been jailed. The town's Crown Court heard how the remnants of a large ecstasy haul were also
A POPULAR piece of public art in Burnley is set to be demolished because councillors cannot afford spending £100,000 of tax payers' cash on preserving the sculpture. Burnley Council wanted to move the frieze - a large horizontal sculpture - fixed to
FOUR Ribble Valley villages are bringing in a booze ban to get drinkers off the streets. Wilpshire, Ramsgreave, Salesbury and Clayton-le-Dale will see drinking in the street banned from Thursday. Using powers from the Criminal Justice and Police Act
THE MOTHER of a disabled child said she was "living in a pile of dirty nappies" because the council will not give her a second bin for them. Five-year-old Adam Ibrahim, who has spina bifida and is incontinent, goes through dozens of nappies every day
THE family of a Darwen cancer sufferer are continuing their efforts to raise £30,000 for charity. Youth MP for Blackburn with Darwen, Matt Worden, 15, and his father David, 43, will do a number of events to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust by
A DARWEN woman plagued by domestic violence and debt has turned her life around - and is telling her story to help others. Businesswoman Karen Jones is appearing in an inspirational video of success stories for the Prince's Trust 30th anniversary. The
A BURNLEY woman's dream to become a teacher is on track after successfully juggling her job as a nursery nurse with her studies. Lynn Barton-Holden, 26, has graduated with a 2:1 degree in education and literacy from Ormskirk-based Edge Hill University
MY friend went to see Madonna at the weekend. "Did you get her autograph?", I asked. "No, she was too far away," she replied. "And I didn't think there was any point hanging round the stage door." With the crowd of minders attached to many stars of
By Trevor Heagin, Peel Road, Colne. I'd love to hug a hoody, lend a sympathetic ear, Still, I'd check my wallet as I wipe away a tear. I'd shake hands with the burglar, who stole my DVD He needs a mini-motorbike to scream out "Look at Me!"
PERHAPS someone could explain the following: l Qualified nurses (some with 20 years' experience and more) having to apply for their own jobs prior to the move to the new super hospital. l Others unfortunate enough not to be successful to be re-deployed
A 26-YEAR-OLD Great Harwood man who drove at speed without lights in an attempt to get away from police has been warned that he could face a prison sentence. Blackburn magistrates heard that Adrian Sutherland Ball eventually crashed into a wall and at
Darwen enjoyed what turned out to be a comfortable victory over Preston at Birch Hall on Saturday. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Darwen soon had Preston in trouble as Neil Cordingley removed Bavla for 4. Fellow opening bowler Mercer
Any lingering doubts over the destiny of the VEKA Ribblesdale League senior division title were removed at Chatburn Road on Saturday. Padiham had to beat league leaders Clitheroe to stand any chance of overhauling their hosts. And it seemed the Ramsbottom
THE title-winning days could be coming back to Bacup! The team which lifted the Lancashire League title three years running from 2000-02 moved ominously to within two points of leaders Ramsbottom yesterday. And it was that man again - Chris Cairns -
OUR season starts now! That's the resounding message from Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman after his side recorded their first Football League win in over 44 years. Romuald Boco was the hero for the Reds as his double secured a much-needed win
ACCRINGTON Stanley's first Football League goal in over 44 years wasn't just historic - it was magnifique. French wizard Romuald Boco etched his name into football folklore with a stunning opener to get the Reds off and running in League Two at the third
Colne took a point from their opening game as they drew 3-3 at Stone Dominoes. Chris Ingham put Colne in front but Mesaras brought the home side level before Matthews gave them the lead. Anthony Murt equalised just after the break but a goal each
Ramsbottom will feel aggreived after a 94th minute penalty robbed them of taking all the points against Atherton Collieries. Ramsbottom started off the brighter of the two sides and created a couple of half chances before Ryan Moore took advantage
BLACKBURN Rovers fans will go into the new season with renewed optimism after Benni McCarthy and Jason Roberts proved there is life after Craig Bellamy. Mark Hughes' new signings both sparkled on their ripped New Zealand to shreds in a ruthless display
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Mark Hughes is still hopeful of adding a new defender to his squad before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month. Hughes has already made two bids for the Dutch defender Andre Ooijer, both of which were rejected
STEVE Cotterill is delighted with Burnley's early season return of seven points from a possible nine. The Clarets remain in the Championship's second spot following Saturday's point at Sheffield Wednesday, coming after back-to-back wins over QPR and
ROMUALD Boco's brilliant brace wasn't just Accrington Stanley's first goals since returning to the Football League - it made him £40 richer as well. The aimiable Frenchman had a cheeky wager with captain Peter Cavanagh and Ian Craney about who would
BLACKBURN Rovers striker Benni McCarthy is ready to put club before country in a bid to ensure he starts his Premiership career with a bang. The 28-year-old, who starred in Rovers' 5-0 win against New Zealand on Saturday, was due to play for South
Lancashire families are having to take out loans to meet the cost of private education, a survey found. A study by Sainsbury's found parents' expenditure on education fees has increased by almost 15 per cent since 2001/02. It meant households in the
LANCASHIRE students who don't get the A-level results they hoped for on Thursday are being told not to despair. The government has launched a helpline where experienced advisors will provide information on the opportunities available through clearing
WHEN it comes to gentle comedy, you can always trust the man who provided the voice of Slimer. And now, five years after his last film Evolution, Ivan Reitman is back with this sweet, slight slice of merriment, which provides an interesting alternative
Uncovering what will make you attractive to a potential employer has always been the holy grail for students looking for jobs, but new research with employers by the University of Hertfordshire has uncovered the winning formula. Almost half (46 per cent
Sitting at a desk for hours working at a computer may earn you brownie points with your boss, but doctors are now warning it could also kill you. While most of us are aware of the risks of sore eyes or a stiff neck, it now appears that lack of movement
By Garth Thomasson. "One of my favourite places - Billinge woods as seen in the Autumn, but still pleasant at any time of the year."
Bricolage are an Orange Juice cocktail with a hint of Kooks and a mellow twist of Libertines. Complete with three-part harmonies and high worn guitar solos, Flowers of Deceit is a song for the dancefloor, radio and MTV. As so many great indie pop
Lambchop linchpin Kurt Wagner had part of his hip transplanted to fix his cyst-ravaged jaw prior to recording Damaged. The resulting album seems understandably more personal than before. As chief songwriter with extraordinary alt-country band Lambchop
Good Shoes are four teenage boys who sound too much like a typical NME band lurking around after the demise of The Libertines. First track All In My Head is like a very dull one sided conversation and the lyrics don't hold much ground. And lyrics
AN aid organisation which provides refuge to thousands of women and children is facing a "critical" funding crisis. Staff at Women's Aid Blackburn with Darwen today warned that unless vital funding is secured within the next six weeks then services will
A PERVERT who took photographs of teenage girls' bottoms has had a conviction against him quashed - because the girls didn't realise they had been photographed. The decision has been slammed by personal safety campaigners who said even if the pictures
French four piece Cyann & Ben have a new album out soon. If this glorious EP is anything to go by it will be awesome. This collection, their first release in the UK, is epic yet intimate, fragile but glorious, psychedelic and melodic at the same time
A TEENAGER who was shot with an air rifle may never have the pellet removed from his face. Michael Meadowcroft was shot in the cheek with a lead pellet while riding on his bike. Now it has emerged that the pellet which hit the 13-year-old is lodged
"If there's a war, I'll sleep with you before you get killed". Good opening line, don't you think? To Die A Virgin isn't a classic like Something For The Weekend and National Express, but it's a cracker in it's own right. Neil Hannon specialises
