THE Labour Party has hit out at plans to create town councils in Nelson and Colne. Opposition councillors have called on residents to shun the plan which they claim would create an unnecessary extra tier of local government. Leader of the group, Coun
Youngsters are enjoying soccer holiday courses run by Burnley FC at a subsidised rate, thanks to cash from the Crest fund, part of the Padiham Life project which aids community and voluntary organisations. The fund gave £2,000 so children from the
A MAN convicted of sexually abusing two Burnley schoolgirls has been sent to prison for nine years. Roland Kennedy was told that his crimes had had a substantial impact on the victims. A judge at Preston Crown Court also told the defendant he would
NEIL Tattersall of Pendle and Mark Almond from Blackburn Harriers finished second and third behind Altrincham's Andy Norman in the Chorley Four Mile Road Race series. The last of the four events at Astley Village was won by Salford's Andi Jones from
JASON Roberts reckons Blackburn Rovers have the potential to become a top five club this season - providing his new team-mates believe in their own ability. The 28-year-old, who scored twice on his home debut against New Zealand at the weekend, admits
NO wonder Steve Cotterill declared himself, "pleased with our return so far." Following the events of the first week of the season, his words echo the sentiments of Burnley fans everywhere. The week got off to a great start with the removal of Micah
ACCRINGTON Stanley are back in the Football League after an absence of over 44 years. The club has had an abundance of coverage, both national and international, since being crowned Conference champions and ending almost half a century of hurt. Yet
ACCRINGTON Stanley are set to launch a marketing campaign in an effort to attract more fans to the Fraser Eagle Stadium. Officials admit they have been shocked by the low number of fans turning out to watch the League Two newcomers. Saturday's gate
DANCERS from the Zoe Taylor Dance Academy will be rubbing shoulders with the stars when they perform in this year's pantomime production at Thwaites Empire Theatre in Blackburn. Aladdin, directed by respected Blackpool producer Duggie Chapman, will
A NEW nightclub has opened in Accrington with thousands of revellers attending in the first two weekends. Industry nightclub, in Church Street, saw more than 600 people turn up on its opening night last week. It was officially opened by Hyndburn Mayor
ROD Brereton has clocked up as many happy memories as he has miles in his 30 year association with the Pendle and District Motor Club. Whether it has been as a driver, navigator or in his current role as chairman, Rod likes nothing more than hitting
ROSSENDALE United have launched its first ever girls teams but they have one problem - they don't have enough players! The Under 11s team could be forced to fold even before they begin if they don't attract more girls with the new season just a few weeks
CAN anyone explain our seemingly insatiable appetite for death and destruction? The real-life' documentary has somehow become a cornerstone of our viewing habits. Not a day goes by, it would seem, without a trauma of some kind or other being broadcast
A DARWEN woman is encouraging schools and organisations to boost their funds by recycling their clothes. Louise Sears, 30, of St John's Avenue, set up The Cute Clothing Company and is asking groups to fill recycling bags in return for a payment per kilo
TURTON Tower is set to host the start of a cavalcade of cars travelling around East Lancashire's museums as part of the National Heritage Weekend. The tower will see more than four dozen vintage, veteran and classic vehicles leave on an annual tour of
ARE we in this country completely mad? In a few months - in January to be precise - the floodgates are due to open and thousands of new economic migrants will have the legal right to enter into this already overcrowded, under-serviced country, as the
SPENDING on cancer and heart disease in East Lancashire is lower than most other parts of England, a major study has found. Of the 303 health authorities in England which decide where cash goes in the NHS, parts of East Lancashire sank as low as 267
By Bill Austin, Bute Road, Blackburn. Some people moan about today, there's those that mention poverty, Whilst back in the nineteen twenties, eating seemed a novelty. But Grandma was resourceful, she had her crafty ways, the knack to make
FOUR of us have just travelled through Blackburn on our narrowboats heading across the Pennines to Leeds and beyond. On our approach there were waterlilies, wildlife, pretty gardens and friendly faces, a sharp contrast to the ugliness we were then to
IN reply to the recent letter from Coun Karimeh Foster, in the late 1940s I was in REME attached to the South Wales Borders Regiment who were in charge of the camps. I saw Jewish people living in tents behind barbed wire fences. They were homeless people
NO one can say that the players, manager and staff have given anything less than their all to get Accrington Stanley back into the Football League. Their magnificent efforts ended more than three decades in the doldrums for the best known non-league
POLICE officers have warned residents to keep valuables safe and out of sight after a string of sneak-in burglaries. In the last week there have been reports of thousands of pounds worth of property being stolen from homes and cars in Great Harwood.
AN Accrington Pal will return from the past to tell people about life in the front-line trenches. Scott Knowles, whose grandfather served with the Pals, will be donning a reproduction uniform and carrying authentic World War I equipment as part of a
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council launched its official stop smoking campaign yesterday when the first bill board was put up. The Smokefree Blackburn with Darwen campaign is aimed at reducing exposure to second-hand smoke, raising awareness of the health
A FRANK Sinatra impersonator is celebrating doing it "my way" as he and his East Lancashire singing group have raised £65,000 for a cancer hospital. In 1999, Gregory Paul was given the all-clear following a two-year fight against lymph cancer of the
EAST Lancashire MPs have praised the Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards for highlighting the important work done in the area. The 2006 awards, a highlight of East Lancashire's business calendar, were launched yesterday. They will celebrate the best
West Craven folk let their inventions take to the skies as Barnoldswick hosted its annual kite-flying festival. The event in Letcliffe Park was organised by Barnoldswick Community Arts Group, and allowed people to make their own kites and then fly them
THIEVES stole thousands of pounds worth of fireplaces after breaking in to a warehouse in Burnley. The raiders cut through the telephone lines and knocked through two walls at the Fireplace Warehouse, Accrington Road before making off with their £50,000
MP Gordon Prentice, has congratulated the University of Central Lancashire on being awarded funding to increase the number of dentists in the region. Thanks to a £13 million grant, 32 students will be starting a new graduate-entry Dental Surgery course
POLICE are probing claims a shop assistant was beaten unconscious and tied up during a raid at a shop in Nelson. The victim claimed three men burst in to the newsagents in Carr Road before attacking him and tying him up before fleeing with a quantity
THE transformation of Brierfield is set to take a major step forward as the council prepares to appoint a developer for the area's ageing housing. The Brierfield Canal Corridor project could see 134 homes and businesses in the town make way for new modern
A PENDLE hairdresser is at the cutting edge of the music industry after becoming a stylist to the stars. Dale Neal has gone from cropping Colners' hair to styling up-and-coming international music acts. And he landed his big break after doing a favour
Electoral registration forms are about to be delivered to every home in Burnley. And the town hall urges residents to check that the details on the form are correct and return it as soon as possible. Borough leader Coun Gordon Birtwistle said: "The
A PENDLE grandmother who began a new life in the Middle East has been killed in a road accident in Dubai. Teacher Barbara King was travelling back to her home in her LandRover following a day out in the neighbouring country of Oman when she was struck
THREE East Lancashire clubs were divisional winners in this summer's Northern Track and Field League for senior athletes. The newly combined Burnley and Pendle team will win promotion from Division 3WC and Rossendale Harriers will progress from Division
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Lee Sculpher has urged his side to pick themselves up after leaking a late equaliser. The Rams, who were dubbed the draw specialists of North West Counties Division One last term, were denied an opening day win when they conceded
CRAIG Chadwick will make his debut tonight for Darwen against Castleton Gabriels. The tough-tackling 28-year-old, who was captain at Padiham last season, can play in the middle of the park, but manager Steve Mullen revealed he would be playing him as
Blackburn Rovers are weighing up whether to make a third and final bid for the Dutch defender Andre Ooijer. Further discussions took place between Rovers officials and PSV Eindhoven yesterday, but the Dutch club seem determined to price the 32-year-old
BRETT Emerton's future as a Blackburn Rovers player should be resolved later this week. Rovers officials held further talks with Emerton's agent yesterday, and they remain hopeful the Australian will put pen to paper on a new deal at some point in the
STEVE Cotterill has revealed the secret to Burnley's unbeaten start is a pre-season in the sun. The Clarets boss admitted the club trips abroad are worth every penny after picking up seven points from their first three games. And he said this summer's
PADIHAM drama graduate Adam Calvert has formed a brand new theatre company to "destigmatise" theatre for the working classes of East Lancashire. Along with pals from Langho, Accrington, Padiham, Oswaldtwistle and Burnley, 21-year-old Adam has created
A MOTOCROSS centre boss today spoke of his horror over the accident which killed a 15-year-old rider. Darren Coy said he was co-operating with the investigation into the death of Bacup teenager Matthew James Entwistle and that he feared the complex may
A BLACKBURN firm which makes pub dispensing equipment is to move its factory in a bid to expand. Micro Matic, Stancliffe Street, is the UK arm of a Swedish firm which makes products including line cleaning equipment and beer tap handles. Now the firm
SOCIAL services are to review bus changes after a mother claimed they meant her daughter lost up to an hour a day at a Darwen support centre. Lisa Cavanagh, who has Down's Syndrome, was assessed by social services as needing full-time daily care from
A COUNCILLOR who called for a crackdown on underage drinking after being attacked by drunken yobs today welcomed a weekend of police swoops. Officers seized 100 cans or bottles of lager, eight litres of cider and several bottles of wine from children
THE number of domestic violence victims seeking refuge in Blackburn with Darwen has almost doubled in the last year, a support group has revealed. Women's Aid Blackburn with Darwen said it was "extremely alarmed" by the increase in women and children
RE disabled parking spaces at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Consort Health Care, who manage the car park, say they are not adding to the number of parking spaces for disabled people. Thirty bays are totally inadequate when Blackburn Royal, Queens Park
STORES in Accrington town centre have joined with police to clamp down on shoplifting. Around 80 shops are taking part in a Shopwatch scheme. If a shoplifter is caught stealing from one store, they can then be banned from all of the stores involved
HYNDBURN Council has vowed to continue to clampdown on littering in the borough after announcing that it had fined shoppers and motorists for dropping cigarette ends. Enforcement officers issued two £75 on-the-spot fines last week in Broadway in Accrington
AN East Lancashire couple are hoping to sow the seeds of success as they gear up for a blooming weekend. Andrew and Dorothy Richards will open their garden gate for the first time to the public on bank holiday Sunday and Monday, raising funds for charity
DETECTIVES are launching a poster campaign in a bid to catch the hit-and-run driver who killed a seven-year-old girl. Officers were today putting the finishing touches to the leaflets, which will appeal for information about the motorist who left Olivia
A WOMAN today appealed for her brother's killer to be kept behind bars and insisted: "She will strike again if she is let out." The move came as police prepared to appeal for an increase in the four-and-a-half year sentence given to the woman who stabbed
LANCASHIRE students think they will graduate with more than £15,000 of debt. According to the 2006 NatWest Student Money Matters survey, the county's scholars expect to top the £15,000 mark in debt for the first time. The study quizzes sixth formers
MOTORISTS were today stuck in huge delays after a six-car pile up on the M6. Four lorries and two cars were involved in the crash two miles from the Charnock Richard Services between junction 27 and 28. A motorist was airlifted to hospital, but
Lambrini, the sparkling alcoholic drink for girls that just wanna have fun, are offering one lucky reader and 3 friends a VIP night out at the Miss Blackpool final taking place at the prestigious Empress Ballroom on Friday August 18 2006. The winner
I am trying to trace my relatives who live in the Colne / Burnley / Nelson area. My Mother was born in Colne in 1917, her parents were Betsy and Rennie berry. I know I have cousins in that area - Rennie, Robert, Margery, Linda and Christine Berry
I'm looking for Pauline Shorrock who used to live in Stanhope Street, Darwen. I believe she moved south after joining the QA Nursing Corps. Does anyone know her whereabouts please? Gwen Cooper. gwendoline.cooper@elht.nhs.uk
Just wondering how you were Mr Pye, last known in Gringleton, Clitheroe, previous of Hyndburn BC. Haven't seen you for 20 years. Andrew Long. longtrods@yahoo.co.uk
Any information on my grandparents, The Bibbys who lived in Darwen? Ann Pennigton. aelps@hotmail.com
I'd like to hear from anyone who attended Longshaw Primary 1953/54, Audley Secondary Modern 1955/56. Lived in Filey Crescent, Higher Croft 1952/56. Fond memories of Blackburn, still a Rovers fan. Michael Staffa. mstaffa@bigpond.com.au
I am looking for John Robinson, last heard of in Burnley. Thank you. Shirley Kinsey. goneroping51@hotmail.com
By Garth Thomasson. "The Mallard is one of my favourite birds, they always appear to have just left the makeup room, so perfect is the colour."
By Garth Thomasson. "I noticed this gull in Corporation Park diving for dinner. It took two hours before it would perform within range of my camera."
By Garth Thomasson. "Turbo duck". He hasn't really got an outboard motor, I caught this Mallard just as he landed.
Lostprophets are following up their recent number one album Liberation Transmission with a new winter tour that's coming to Blackburn on December 2. The Welsh rockers have have just completed a sold-out UK tour which culminated in an exhilarating (
