A LANDOWNER is bidding to block Lancashire County Council’s attempt to buy land for a controversial waste technology park. Plans to build the proposed East Lancashire Waste Technology Park in Huncoat have stalled because landowners Omega Atlantic say
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed when he lost control of his bike on a tight bend in a country lane, an inquest heard. John Kenneth Bowden of Whitecroft View, Baxenden, died after he was thrown from his bike and into the path of a BMW in Clitheroe
BARROWFORD’S Steve Wilkinson was organiser of the end of season North Lancashire Time Trials Association 25-mile event on the unforgiving A588 coastal road across Pilling Sands, near Cockerham. Several of our East Lancashire cycling clubs use the promotion
Owen Hargreaves could be set to start his Manchester United comeback bid next month. After more than 12 months on the sidelines with a tendinitis problem, Hargreaves has now returned to United’s Carrington training complex, where he will continue his
CHORLEY'S Nick Dougherty is facing an uphill battle to survive the cut after suffering a disastrous opening round at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The 27-year-old Shaw Hill professional - the tournament's 2007 champion - is almost
Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Arsenal to 28.7 per cent. The American billionaire businessman has bought 80 more shares in the company, edging him closer to the 29.9 per cent mark that would trigger a formal takeover offer for the remainder
Birmingham City striker Christian Benitez could miss this weekend’s trip to Burnley after his father was involved in a serious accident in Ecuador. The 23-year-old has been given permission to return home on compassionate grounds and is unlikely to be
SIMON Harrison may have been the last driver to enter the Clitheronian Rally, but he was first when it mattered – at the finishing line. With just two days to spare, Harrison finished rebuilding the engine on his Subaru Impreza, and decided to use the
HILLCLIMB ace Stephen Irvine set out on this year’s Luffield Speed Championship with the aim of winning his class. Instead, the Worsthorne driver (pictured right) swept the board, claiming three titles in a nail-biting finale at the historic Prescott
BEN Fish made a successful England debut at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, finishing 12th and first Englishman, in a personal best time of 2:20:45. Keneth Mungara of Kenya won in 2:08:31, and with Africans taking the first 10 places, the 27-year
Ron Hill has filled his career with memorable moments, such as winning his first major gold medal at the European Games marathon in Athens on September 29, 1969. His 2,289th race marked the 40th anniversary of the day he led Gaston Roelants of Belgium
MOURNERS gathered today to say their final goodbyes to a teenage girl who was killed earlier this year.Around 100 family and friends of Louise Evans, 18, attended her funeral at St Thomas’ Church, Barrowford. The congregation wore pink and purple, Louise
Rossendale United progressed to the second round of the Lancashire FA Trophy with a 4-1 home win against Squires Gate. The win came thanks to a double from Jason Hart and further goals from Tom Smith and Jack Brierley.
THE part played by amateur dramatics in yesteryear Blackburn has come under the spotlight, following an appeal from the drama club. Members wanted to discover photos, programmes and stories revolving round stalwart Winnie Shaliker, who took another curtain
Bacup Borough lost 3-2 at Ashton Athletic in the first round of the Lancashire FA Trophy. Bacup scored through own goal from Alan Fitzpatrick and a strike from Portuguese forward Moises Costa Soares.
Strikes from Anthony Johnson and Carl Lomax as well as a John Robinson penalty helped Ramsbottom United to a 3-2 victory at home to Nelson in the first round of the Lancashire FA Trophy. Nelson’s consolation goals came from Ashley Higgins and Daniel
Ted Cockett scored the only goal as Colne claimed a 1-0 home win over Chorley in the first round of the Lancashire FA Trophy.
VETERAN batsman Mal Loye has quit Lancashire to re-join former club Northamptonshire. Since arriving at Old Trafford in 2003, 37-year-old Loye scored 10,603 runs in all competitions. “It became apparent that irrespective of the terms or length of
IN A long career in amateur dramatics, musical director Fred Jones was simply known as the ‘music man’. After learning the piano as a boy, he went on to help stage some 50 shows for drama clubs and societies in East Lancashire. Among them was Blackburn
BACK in the sixties, you only had to say ‘Uncle Ernest’ in Rossendale and everyone knew who you were talking about. For Ernest Culpan of Derby Terrace, Rawtenstall, had been a Sunday School teacher for 60 years. He had been a household name for generations
A TEENAGE boy was due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates today charged in connection with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old local girl. Police launched an investigation after the girl reported that she had been a victim of sexual assault in a
ONCE upon a time, children played out in the streets enjoying a variety of games for two or more. Many readers will, no doubt, remember playing hide and seek, leap frog, yo-yos and conkers, building go-karts, scoring goals between jumpers or taking part
A PIECE OF Second World War history came to Blackburn today as a Cambridge University academic brought a genuine Enigma machine to town. The code-cracking device was vital in interpreting Nazi messages and is estimated to have shorted the conflict
The Big Time American Wrestling Extravaganza featuring a sensational World Cup Superbowl Finale between Team GB and The USA TV All Stars is taking place at the Castle Leisure Centre in Bury on Saturday, October 17 at 7.30pm. Live in action
YOUNG Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez has joined the growing list of long-term injury victims after suffering a broken ankle. The 20-year-old was carried off in the second half of the reserves’ 2-1 win over Hull City on Wednesday night. It was initially
THE news that the head of English at Stonyhurst College has resigned after having an illicit affair with a sixth-form pupil must be worrying for parents. Married father-of-three Dr Terence Anthony Bell is awaiting sentence after admitting breaching a
I disagree with Jack Straw MP when he says that the attacks on Baroness Scotland the Attorney General are sexist. The reason that Baroness Scotland is facing growing calls to resign her post is because she broke the law which she herself had drafted
I was interested to read Keith Tempest’s comments in the Clarets’ Jury in the Telegraph when he stated that Burnley fans are being treated shoddy when they visit Ewood Park on October 18. He’s obviously referring to the fact that they are only receiving
I recently broke my hip and was taken by ambulance to the Royal Blackburn Hospital. I was taken to the accident and emergency department and was seen immediately by the doctor and nurses. I was operated on the next day and had a full hip replacement
REGARDING the letter published under the heading “We've done lots for the town”. Short-term memory loss seems to occur all too often with some politicians. Coun Eileen Entwistle puts a list forward of achievements, in my opinion, some valid some not
THE FAMILY of a mum-of-three said they have been left with more questions than answers after a three-year fight to find out the truth behind her death. An inquest at Burnley Coroner’s Court heard that Sara Powell, 38, died following an insulin overdose
A £50,000 garden built for the benefit of children with severe disabilities and terminal illnesses is so rundown it could be forced to close. The sensory garden, in Victoria Park, Nelson, was built just four years ago but an independent inspection has
A FORMER window factory boss claimed incapacity and other benefits to the tune of nearly £50,000 while he was working. Darren Ryder, 38, had at first put in a legitimate claim after being seriously injured in a road smash. He later started working,
The Rossendale Artists Exhibition is at Helmshore Textile Museum from 17th October until 22nd November The exhibition returns to the museum and highlights the skills of a wide range of local artists. A number of the artists will offer their work for
A Fairytale Adventure, is a production by That's Entertainment Wildcats, and will be performed at Haslingden Primary School on Friday 9th October starting at 7.00pm and Saturday 10th October starting at 6.30pm. Its an exciting adventure with the
BURNLEY are not accepting any more postal applications for tickets for this month’s derby with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The club is now processing applications for the allocation received and these will begin being posted out to successful
FIVE former Accrington Stanley players have failed in their appeals against long suspensions from football over FA betting charges. Ex-Stanley captain Peter Cavanagh, Robbie Williams, Jay Harris, David Mannix and Andy Mangan were all found guilty during
COUNCIL bosses are set to adopt new guidelines on taxi drivers’ criminal convictions. Blackburn with Darwen council’s licensing committee, chaired by Lib Dem councillor Sajid Ali, is considering the move to “promote consistency” among different areas
A GROUP of teenagers got a taste of management after organising a club night. More than 100 11 to 16-year-olds packed into Snug, Church Street, Blackburn, for an alcohol-free party which featured appearances by DJs MC Bonez and DJQ and Britain’s Got
A TOWN councillor says Darreners do not care about the new local authority. Coun Roy Davies, who also sits on Blackburn with Darwen borough representing Sudell ward, said the turn-out at last Wednesday’s mayor making ceremony proved his point
FEWER children are being killed or seriously injured on Lancashire’s roads, according to newly released figures. The latest statistics show the number of youngsters being seriously or fatally hurt in accidents has dropped 12 per cent with 131 children
A YOUNG Darwen accountant has been ranked 22 in the world after finishing her apprenticeship. Katie Taylor, 23, from the Sudell area, studied for her Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) audit examination results with Blackburn-based
A POLICE officer who has been commended for bravery and his crime-busting work is the new inspector for the Ribble Valley. Inspector Chris Saville, who replaces Insp Jenny Coulston, said he wanted to keep crime low in the borough. The father-of-two,
A Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop, ideal for complete beginners or those wanting to refresh their techniques is being held on Thursday 8 October 2009 from 10.30am to 1.00pm. Workshop leaders will go through the tools and basics and make a
I’M in Brighton, in the bubble of a party conference, where the party is in good heart, the weather’s been glorious and the real sun has been shining. What I tried to show in my speech was what’s happened in Blackburn these last 12 years. No government
DETECTIVES trying to solve a violent kidnapping near Bacup will fly to Dublin this week. Officers are heading to speak to Irish counterparts after a suspect in the Paul Brady kidnap case was killed in a 20-man brawl outside a pub on Sunday. Jason Lee
A Family History Workshop is being established in Crawshawbooth. You can explore your family's roots, starting at Crawshawbooth Library in early October. Contact the library on 01706 224269 to register an interest.
THERE are not enough activities for young people, work is needed on the “poor” roads and footpaths and traffic management needs to be improved, residents have told council bosses. But townspeople praised the progress of the new academy and leisure centre
THREE men have been charged with plotting to murder a man whose body was found tied up and beaten at a Chorley beauty spot. Faisal Aslam, 23, of Clarendon Road, Whalley Range, Aroon Asad, 21, of Vaughan Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, and Asim Khan
TWO off licences in East Lancashire are set to close after administrators were called in at a national drinks firm. Around 320 jobs, including several in Blackburn and Accrington, will be lost as the result of the move by Wine Cellar Ltd, which runs
Bacup Camera Club is inviting new members to join. Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from October to May. An open evening is being held on Wednesday, 7th October at 7.30pm. The Venue is Bacup Natural History Society, 24 Yorkshire St. Bacup
A Girls Aloud tribute band (Ultimate Girls Aloud)are appearing at Haslingden Cricket Club on Saturday, 3rd October at 9pm. All five girls are trained dancers and models. Tickets are £8 from John Mead on 07989 325278.
LANCASHIRE business leaders have told of the difficulties in dealing with overseas firms after it was announced that BAE Systems could face corruption charges. There are fears the Serious Fraud Office inquiry could have implications for the thousands
Two walks this Sunday for the energetic; 1. Wind Turbines & Whisky Trail. You depart from The Fishermans Retreat and walk over Scout Moor (wind farm) to Cowpe and back a journey of 7 miles 2. The Sarsparilla Stroll which departs from East
THE head of English at Stonyhurst College has resigned after having an illicit affair with a sixth-form pupil he ‘fell in love with’. Married father-of-three Dr Terence Anthony Bell, 46, has been put on the Sex Offenders’ Register after appearing in
TWO men from Mozambique have been found guilty of murdering a former Burnley businessman in front of his wife and children in South Africa. Petro Markel, 27, and Christovao Fresco Ndima, 20, were jailed for life at the High Court in Pretoria
A MAJOR shake up of special schools in Hyndburn has been announced. Lancashire County Council plans to shut one school and move two others to be co-located at a primary school and high school. After a consultation education bosses plan to close
ACCRINGTON Stanley Supporters’ Fund chairman Peter Shaw believes Dave O’Neill put the club’s future in jeopardy by taking over from Eric Whalley during the summer. O’Neill agreed to buy Whalley’s 51 per cent stake in Stanley in July, although he is yet
ELRIO van Heerden is determined to win the battles he is fighting on two fronts this season - but knows his club challenge has to come before any World Cup dreams. Blackburn Rovers’ South African summer signing has promised a World Cup to remember
FIVE-TIME Premier League title winner Andrew Cole has urged Burnley to play to their strengths to secure their top flight survival. A 100 per cent home record so far belies the Clarets barren away run, in which 14 goals have been conceded to
SCHOOLS in Burnley and Pendle are paying ‘outrageous’ prices for essential equipment as part of the Building Schools for the Future scheme, it has been revealed. Head teachers are being forced to pay at least double the usual price to kit out
