THE Lancashire Telegraph has won a major victory in its campaign to stop children being groomed for sex after a national investigation into the problem was launched. The Home Office has commissioned a country-wide inquiry into sexual grooming and abduction
ACCRINGTON Stanley were beaten by 10-man Rochdale tonight after carelessly throwing away a goal lead against their North West rivals. The visitors were reduced to 10 men on the 20-minute mark when midfielder David Perkins was rightly dismissed for
The new petrol station has been completed and is now open at Haslingden Tesco. The facility is situated behind the store where the staff car park was previously.
ACCRINGTON Stanley hold an interval lead against 10-men Rochdale in a heated League Two derby at the Fraser Eagle Stadium. The visitors were firmly in control early on, with Glenn Murray going closest on five minutes with an overhead kick that fizzed
PLANS to build a holiday village on the hills above Nelson has been approved by councillors. The former Catlow Quarries in Southfield Lane will be transformed into a holiday village with 25 chalets, an administration building and a car park after councillors
A MAN who attacked his friend and then kicked in his door was given a community order. Burnley magistrates heard how Darren Laycock, 22, punched victim Shaun Haworth as he thought he was making disparaging remarks about him. He then followed him home
HOSPITAL bosses have vowed that nurses will turn Muslim patients' beds to face Mecca if asked. Yorkshire health chiefs hit the headlines this week after it emerged that staff there had been moving beds for prayers five times a day to make Muslims'
BRUNSHAW residents are being warned about a bogus workman operating in the area. Police said a man called at a pensioner's home offering to carry out repairs and maintenance work. He asked for £500 upfront to buy materials and carried out part of the
A mother woken by banging on her door in the early hours of the morning heard another woman shouting threats towards her daughter. Blackburn magistrates heard that Jenna Glenda Garvin repeatedly kicked Sheila Cheetham's front door and then smashed two
A CHARITY is warning families in East Lancashire not to drag themselves into debt by overspending this Christmas. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has drawn up an advice list so people do not spend money they do not have on buying presents over the festive
THE leader of Rossendale Council will face Conservative colleagues for talks on Monday amid growing speculation about his future. Poor performances in four recent by-elections are believed to have prompted discontent among Tories in Rossendale. This
An evening of 'Dialect Poetry' will be presented by Darwen Local History Society, with resident poet Jim Atherton. Jim is well known in the area for his witty and sometimes sarcastic (in the nicest possible way) dialect poetry and dittie's. Jim will
A THIEF who helped himself to a haul of equipment from a water treatment plant claimed he just drove in after seeing the gates open. Burnley magistrates heard how Charlie McDonagh, 22, had been rumbed after police stopped the van he was driving and it
Oswaldtwistle Area Council awarded grants of £2,290 for new entrance signs at Foxhill Bank nature reserve and £7,500 for upgrade work within the reserve. The cheques were presented Sarah Turner, project officer for the site, by Oswaldtwistle area council
Leaders and helpers from scout groups across Darwen have got together at Whitehall Hotel as part of the movements centenary year. On Friday 23rd November, 57 members enjoyed an evening meal, whilst watching some of the highlights of the year. This
A panel darts open competition gets under way this week. The competition will be staged at The Florence and the Clifton on alternative weeks, starting at the Florence on Wednesday. Entry fee is £5 and registration takes place at 7.30p0m for an 8pm start
Les Gibson staged a remarkable comeback to beat John Campbell in the latest Stanley Street Social Club's darts open. Gibson trailed 2-0 against Campbell, who hit four 180s during the night, to fight back to win 3-2. Earlier, Gibson beat Aidy Gardner
Darren Place is £50 better off after beating Les Gibson in the final of the Florence Open at the weekend. Gibson earned £30 with a tenner each to semi finalists Dave Place and Lee Bibby. Bibby and Graham Crabtree beat Dave Place and Aidy Gardner
THE chairman of the Blackburn and District Darts and Dominoes League has leant his support to a charity competition set to begin in the New Year. Keith Murray has organised the competition in memory of his wife Sharon and to raise funds for the Macmillan
Ribblesdale High School have unveiled a brand new, multi-purpose sports pavilion. The Clitheroe school marked the official opening of the £700,000 facility with a primary school tag rugby competition for schools across the Ribble Valley. The new
SENSEI Sarah Taylor has successfully defended her kick boxing title at the WAKO Yorkshire Open in Sheffield. Taylor, a member of Karate Kickboxing Intense Defence System in Rishton, defeated fellow KKIDS member Marabel Vergara from Rotherham to retain
IT was a night for record breakers at a prestigious swimming gala held at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. The Blackburn school hosted the John Parry Relays at its pool on West Park Road where 18 independent schools from across the North and Midlands
AFTER a week of rain the mud was thick at Witton Park but under a bright sky Blackburn & Darwen Schools athletes made easy work of it in their 2007 Cross Country Championships. Hundreds of athletes turned out with the top finishers in each race gaining
BURNLEY stretched their winning streak to nine games following a fine 20-7 win against Birchfield. Nathan Welsh and Simon Dawes scored a try each which were converted by Dom Leck. Leck also slotted over two penalties to keep Burnley in second place
Welcome to the two young ladies who have re-opened The Duck & Puddle on Dukes Brow, after being closed down for nearly a year, it's a pleasure to see it's not been sold on to a developer and made back into a cottage, lets support this lovely little business
A MAN who spat twice at a police officer had a curfew order revoked. Burnley magistrates heard how Mark James Jackson, 34, had flouted the order because he had been homeless. The defendant, now of Montrose Street, Brierfi-eld, had earlier been given
A £100,000 cannabis factory' was uncovered after a tip off from an electricity company. Police said the utility firm had gone to check on the terraced house in Whalley New Road, Bastwell, Blackburn, because of concerns that a lot of power was being used
A DARWEN businessman's new venture opened at the weekend to the popping of champagne corks. Vassilis (Vass) Vassiliou, of Mangiamo, Bolton Road, opened a new restaurant and wine bar, the Latino Lounge, in the former Royal Oak pub at Bradshaw Brow, Bolton
CHAIN stores in Burnley's Charter Walk shopping centre were left counting the cost after vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Plate-glass windows at four outlets were smashed during a wrecking spree on Tuesday night. The damage is thought
OWEN Coyle has conquered the capital, but a home hoodoo is still hanging over Burnley. As was the case against Stoke City, the Clarets created more than enough chances, and could have had the game wrapped up by half-time. But after David Unsworth broke
THE death of a 44-year-old man is being investigated by police as part of a probe into the illegal sale of insulin. Detectives are examining the case of Clayton-le-Moors grandfather Shane Raeburn amid fears he had taken the drug. Two of Mr Raeburn's
NELSON pubwatch scheme is launching a new poster campaign reminding people to behave in pubs. The Inn at the Nick' posters show that if you cause trouble in pubs you could face a £80 penalty notice, a fine of up to £5,000, a criminal record, a possible
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to report empty properties blighting their neighbourhood. As part of National Week of Action on Empty Homes, Blackburn with Darwen Council is asking homeowners to contact the authority. It is
FIRE chiefs have backed away from proposals to charge animal lovers for rescuing dogs and cats in danger as part of a major brigade review. Bosses at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service had considered whether to provide a response when they encounter
A PARAMEDIC has beaten off scores of hopefuls to land a job working for the North West Air Ambulance. Now bosses at the charity have launched a fundraising campaign to help kit out Chris Fraser-Clark and his new colleagues. Chris, 39, who is based at
Mark Hughes has some major problems to solve as Blackburn Rovers enter a make-or-break period in their season. With the treatment room now clear of casualties, Sparky has the rare luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from, with Rovers about to begin
THE turn in form since Steve Cotterill left has been amazing, but this was a game we should have won. I can't believe we didn't beat Leicester. We absolutely murdered them and we could have ran out winning by seven goals. We had about six clear-cut
WATCH out! A neighbourhood watch scheme has begun in Edenfield. Ninety houses on Oaklands Road, Central Avenue, Woodlands Road and Bolton Road North are involved with the scheme, set up by crime prevention officer, PC Phil Buck and PCSO Christine Longworth
A THIEF said to have stolen a painting from flats was seen making off with his haul on a pedal cycle, a court heard. Paul Dwyer, 30, who claimed he had found the artwork on the road, had a criminal record but hoped to put that behind him as he was getting
A TESCO supermarket could be opened on the site of a former Kwik Save in Nelson, councillors were told. Councillors at the Nelson committee meeting this week welcomed the plans for the Leeds Road site, saying that it would attract other big names to
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Mark Hughes plans to hold 'clear the air' talks with Benni McCarthy today after the striker reacted angrily to being substituted at the weekend. Disappointed to be replaced in the 61st minute of Saturday's 3-1 victory over Newcastle
A NEW £1.4million sports centre kicked off in style when Manchester United star Ryan Giggs attended its official opening. The Premiership legend visited Rawtenstall yesterday to open the Don Pacey Sports Centre at Alder Grange Community and Technology
St John's Church is hoping to raise a team for the St Cuthbert's Grand Knockout Quiz in aid of the hospice in the new year. Anyone interested should register their name with Pam on 01282 436002.
The next meeting of the parish council will take place on Tuesday, December 11, at 7.30pm in the reading rooms. At the last meeting Coun David Heginbotham volunteered to fill the vacant position of parish councillor and he was duly appointed. The
A planning application has been received for a bedroom and new roof to a garage at house in Lindsay Park. The plans can be inspected at Burnley Council's planning office, Parker Lane, Burnley.
NELSON is to get a revamped war memorial - and councillors want to invite the Queen to come and unveil it. Councillors have not decided on a new location, but it is likely to stay in front of the library in Market Street, but in a more prominent position
NELSON councillors have demanded to know what happened to the town's original nativity scene - with some believing the centre lacks Christmas spirit. Councillors at a Nelson Committee meeting this week expressed their concerns about the disappearance
If you are aged 70 or over and would like the chance to check up on what welfare benefits you may be entitled to then come along to Barnoldswick Library on Monday 10th December between 2pm and 4pm where you can have an informal chat with a representative
Manchester-based TV lifestyle experts Nik and Eva Speakman, from UKTV's A Life Coach Less Ordinary, visited the NCH Duke Bar Burnley Wood Children's Centre. Eva said: "We're very pleased to visit this innovative centre. "It's fantastic to have the
LEGENDARY composer and conductor Carl Davis is the proud owner of a new Swiss watch, thanks to Blackburn jeweller Peter Jackson. The shop owner has for 10 years sponsored the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's Blackburn Classics' concerts at
A CRACKDOWN on pickpockets has been launched in Darwen town centre in a bid to combat the festive rise in crime. The initiative comes as part of a countywide crackdown on crime in the run up to Christmas 2007, labelled Operation Shepherd' by Lancashire
More than of 80 per cent of a local authority which employs 44,000 workers have recorded 100 per cent attendance. Lancashire County Council said sickness levels between June and September had fallen after measures were introduced to improve the attendance
POLICE will have a new weapon against crime from today when officers wearing mini cameras will hit the streets. The tiny but powerful cameras, mounted in officers' hats, will mean suspects' behaviour can be filmed at any time, and used in court as evidence
A Rishton man accused of drugs supply offences was committed to Burnley Crown Court for trial, by the town's magistrates. David Christopher Linacre, 37, of Edward Street, is charged with being concerned in the production of a Class C drug, and two counts
OWEN Coyle believes it is only a matter of time before Burnley benefit from home advantage. The Clarets were held to their fifth home draw as they entertained Leicester City last night, after David Unsworth's first-half goal was cancelled out by Iain
A MOTORIST was given a penalty notice for leaving his vehicle in the "wrong part" of a shared car park for just one minute. Now Trevor Harrison is warning others not to fall foul of the attendant who issued him with an £80 ticket, as he bought cans of
JOHN Coleman has revealed Accrington Stanley are in negotiations with Swansea City to try to tie up a permanent deal for playmaker Ian Craney. The 25-year-old midfielder has made a telling contribution in his loan spell at Stanley, scoring twice in seven
A pickpocket stole a purse containing thousands of pounds of valuables from a lady shopping in Darwen market. A black leather purse containing a gold diamond ring, worth £3,000 and £500 cash was stolen from the victim's handbag. The incident happened
Blackburn Rovers reserves were 1-0 winners against Bolton in a fiery Lancashire derby at Leyland last night. There were a total of nine bookings and one sending off in the encounter at the County ground. Former Swiss international Bruno Berner was
A road was partially blocked after two vehicles collided in Blackburn. Greenbank Road was partially blocked after a Toyota and a Hyundai collided at the corner of Gorse Road and Greenbank Road at 8.15am yesterday. Police and an ambulance attended
BLACKBURN Rovers have confirmed the time and date of their third round FA Cup tie with Coventry City. The match at Ewood will take place on Saturday January 5 (kick off 3pm). If a replay is required it will go ahead at the Ricoh Arena on Wednesday January
ROCHDALE boss Keith Hill is expecting a Reds bombardment when he brings his side to Accrington Stanley tonight. Hill said: "Accrington will be looking to win the game. "They have some very attacking players and, at home, the onus will be on them to
Blackburn Rovers striker Jason Roberts hosted a gala dinner at The Lowry Hotel last night as part of his Foundation charity to use football as a way of helping children and young people in the UK and the Caribbean. Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand
The Hawks remained on course for the play-offs, but were pushed all the way by a resolute Bradford team. A slow start by the home team saw them fall two goals behind, with defensive lapses exposing debutant goalkeeper Ian Thirkettle, and although the
BLACKBURN Rovers star David Bentley recently won an England cap - so you would think everyone would know his name. But the midfielder's name has been spelled incorrectly on both his strip and the club calendar. Thousands of spectators and fans noticed
Blackburn MP Jack Straw opened new town centre restaurant Roma, in King William Street. The stylish eaterie, which specialises in Italian and Portuguese cuisine, was formerly Tiggis and Papa Luigi's. It is the brainchild of Portuguese-born Fernando
TRINNY and Tranny continued their assault on the nation last night - and this week their mission was to turn grannies into glamour girls. The pair claimed to be "flying the flag for women over the age of 60". But in reality it seemed like they were
IT'S difficult to think of anything worth a pound or more that someone, somewhere hasn't tried to steal. Even the old adage about things needing to be nailed down to protect them from thieves no longer applies. It was only a few years ago that I and
A man has been arrested by police investigating an alleged fraud which resulted in a pensioner paying £21,000 for worthless home improvements. Vincent Cheetham, 72, took out a loan after spending his £16,000 savings on a series of projects at his home
I WISH to make my feelings known about the disgraceful state of the Rovers match-day parking facilities on the Aqueduct car park. I do not need to go into chapter and verse regarding this situation because I am sure that it has already been highlighted
HOW is it that parliamentary government and political parties have been around since the 18th century, they still have not got a simple, crystal clear, workable system for political party donations in place? I feel the electorate is entitled to ask "
IT'S eight years since the government launched the National Service Framework (NSF) for mental health. It was one of a number of 10-year initiatives aimed at improving health and social carer services throughout the country. Mental health, with cancer
Hi everyone, just to let you know a bit about me!! My name is Andrew James Graham and I am a local correspondent for the LET "Your East Lancs" for the Darwen area. I am 23 and have lived in "Darren" all my life. I live in Sunnyhurst with my parents
The amount of money in football is a hot debate in many a pub across the land. Over the last twenty years football has moved from being a local sport, with success based on gate receipts and good leadership, to being a global sport based on TV ratings
A MAN who took legal action against a travel agent over a visa row has settled out of court because his "wife's health comes first". Chris Geraghty, of Ulverston Close, Blackburn, was furious after he and his disabled wife Betty lost their £1,200 holiday
A WELL-known GP has died aged 84. Dr Alan Joseph Anthony Rebello, of Gib Lane, Hoghton, died on Saturday at his home. He was a GP for 30 years until 1988 in the Feniscowles area. Dr Rebello was also well-known for his work in a number of societies and
Civil servants in Lancashire are to stage a 48 hour strike starting from tomorrow. Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union voted to take the industrial action last month to show their opposition to what the union sees as a derisory three
A RED-HOT Leighton McGivern will give any defence nightmares, according to Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman. The 23-year-old has extended his contract with Stanley, keeping him at the Fraser Eagle Stadium until the end of the season. The Liverpudlian's
JOHN Coleman has told his Accrington Stanley players not to go into their shells against rivals Rochdale tonight as they bid to end a miserable run of home form. Although the Reds boast a five-game unbeaten streak on their travels, it is a different
DANIEL Thwaites Brewery has today secured a deal to buy a brand of beer from Scottish and Newcastle. The Blackburn-based brewery has purchased the entire rights for the production, marketing and sales of the LCL Pils beer brand. Brian Jenkins, sales
