COUNCILLORS have hit out at draconian measures which will see people being fined for putting litter in the wrong bins. Rossendale Council's new rubbish enforcement rules could land residents with fines for putting litter in the wrong bin or leaving extra
MARGARET Yates has been described by former colleagues as an "inspirational person". Mrs Yates was involved in a large number of charities and voluntary groups as well as being well known through her nursing and managerial career in the NHS. Jean
A FORMER nursing chief and charity worker has drowned in a holiday boating accident. Margaret Yates, 69, who was awarded the MBE, died off the coast of the Isles of Scilly after a sudden change in sea conditions. Her husband Albert, 74, and friend Brian
BURNLEY General Hospital has suffered a fresh blow after health chiefs revealed two medical wards are being transferred to Blackburn. NHS chiefs have confirmed that Wards 12 and 14, part of the phase five development at Burnley General, will make way
In-form Katie Ingram is £500 richer after winning the women's race at the Mizuno Uphill Mile. The elite invitation event was the prelude to this month's Horwich Jubilee Five Mile Road Race held at Rivington. The 22-year old former Chorley Harrier, who
A COUPLE had to be cut free from their vehicle after it crashed into a wall near a busy junction. The couple's Ford Fiesta struck a wall on Billinge End Road, near the Billinge traffic lights on Preston New Road, Blackburn, at around 4.50pm today. Firefighters
A WOMAN accused of murdering her East Lancashire boyfriend in Thailand will face trial in October, an inquest was told. Michael Stuart Butcher, from Blackburn, died in February after an accident while riding his motorbike on his way to work in the Kamphaeng
A FORMER Navy chef has recalled how he helped mark a major landmark in Princess Diana's life ahead of the 10th anniversary of her death. East Lancashire man Dave Avery has told of his honour at baking Charles and Diana's wedding cake - and his sadness
A COUNCILLOR has been told he faces jail after admitting a £3,000 benefit fraud. Shear Brow councillor Arif Waghat of Buncer Lane, Blackburn, admitted two offences of allowing or causing his wife Safia Umerji to make false income support and council
A JUNCTION where a motorist died this week is in line for traffic calming measures in a bid to improve safety, it has been revealed. The Manchester woman, 60, whose name has not been released, died on Tuesday night after pulling out of Pendle Road onto
A ROYAL Air Force crew member from Burnley is in line for a national lifesavers award after helping to rescue a seriously injured climber from Snowdonia. Flight Sergeant Alec Aspden, who is based in Anglesey but is originally from Burnley, was the winchman
TWO East Lancashire bands are hoping to make a step into the big time after winning their way through to the finals of a national music competition. Salacious, from the Hyndburn area, and Bashphelt, from Barnoldswick, have made it through to the last
A CHARITY for homeless young people has annouced plans to develop its services in Darwen after receiving a £22,000 cash boost. Nightsafe is planning to closes its Woodvale flats facility and open four new premises in the town. The charity, which has
A MAN from Padiham is critically ill after a motorcycle crash in North Yorkshire. The 35-year-old, who has not been named by police, was travelling down the A661 near Spofforth, Harrogate, at around 9am on Sunday when it is believed he lost control of
POLICE have issued a zero tolerance warning to drug dealers after five people were arrested in dawn raids. The arrests came after six properties in Brierfield and Colne were targeted as part of a seven-month long undercover operation into the supply
SHOCKING new figures have revealed that one in four teens in the area get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs. And almost half of teenage passengers admit to having got in a car when they know the driver has been under the influence of drugs
A CONTROVERSIAL fence that could 'make a school look like a young offenders' institute' has been given planning approval. Proposals for the 2.5m fence around St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School in Accrington were put forward following a spate
ONE in five primary pupils making their way back to school in cars will be put at risk by incorrectly fitted child seats, a survey has found. Figures released by the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety show that even if parents are using the correct
Residents in Turton, Edgworth and Belmont have created a community directory containing information on local clubs, societies and groups in the area. The directory, which was put together with help from Blackburn with Darwen Council, aims to help residents
ROSSENDALE residents are urged to nominate their favourite place in the Valley. The council wants to identify the area's ten favourite places. Details and photos of the places will go on to the council's website at www.rossendale.gov.uk during October
Some of the local youngsters preparing banners for the much anticipated return of the Haslingden Street Fair
A SCHEME has been launched to encourage Burnley residents to use the sun for up to half their household's hot water needs, to save money on fuel bills, and reduce their carbon footprint. Burnley council has teamed up with Eco-Heat to make grants of £1,000
The centre is used by the Lancashire Youth and Community Service amongst other community groups
PLANS to impose an anti-social behaviour order on identical twins have been set back because medical reports show they suffer from autism. Katie and Ashleigh Lynch, both 19, formerly of Fairfield Avenue, Edgeside, are subject to interim anti-social behaviour
DOG kennels look set to be allowed to stay open, despite complaints from neighbours and parish councillors. A retrospective application to keep overnight boarding kennels open at Robin Hill Cottage, Greenhead Lane, Reedley, has been recommended for approval
ECCLESHILL Parish Council raised £425 through a community fun day at Eccleshill Gardens. A dog show, car boot sale and burger van helped raise cash towards a £90,000 effort to regenerate the play area. Parish secretary Linda Mason has already started
A DISABLED dancer has made his first appearance as a "Crippendale" stripper with a performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Andrew Latham, 32, who suffers from the rare brain condition hyperekplexia, is part of the UK's only disabled male strip
10 years ago EDUCATION bosses in Lancashire were rushing through a package of bids for millions in Government grants to help repair crumbling schools. Labour had announced a £1.08 billion package and a report had revealed that schools in Lancashire
I'm sitting in a circle and I'm looking at the door, I'm looking at the ceiling and I'm looking at the floor, Nothing seems to happen now I'm old and tired and grey, They just sit me in a circle and I face another day. They wash, they dress, they
A BACKLOG of court cases is expected at East Lancashire's magistrates courts following a 24-hour strike by prison officers. Blackburn, Burnley and Hyndburn Magistrates Courts were unable to deal with cases involving imprisoned defendants today as there
I ACCUSE Blackburn Cemetery bosses of an act of vandalism on my late husband's memorial headstone. I understand the reasons why a survey must be taken but they are being over-zealous in their actions. I estimate that 80% of the cremation plots have
ARE there any descendants still in Blackburn from the following: James Lang (b 1823, d 1887) and his wife Margaret Lang nee Eccles (b 1821, died 1907)? We know that in 1871 and 1881 they were living in Oozehead Lane and Margaret later lived in Wensley
The furore over the allowances and expenses paid to politicians is a diversion from the real issue. Not one of them has spoken out against the trick of phoney money and the Great Myth' that Western Governments and their central banks have conquered inflation
Mick Rosser scored the only goal of the game in a tight encounter at the Holt House Stadium last night. The big centre half latched on to a flick-on midway through the second half to net at the back post. And that proved to be enough to grab all
BURNLEY Reserves are in action tonight for their first home game of the new Pontins League season. The Clarets entertain Blackpool at Accrington Stanley's Fraser Eagle Stadium (kick-off 7pm).
THE options for a central defensive partnership make for a selection headache, but I don't think Steve Cotterill could go wrong with any of the combinations at his disposal. Steven Caldwell, Clarke Carlisle, David Unsworth and Michael Duff can all play
ANDY Gray felt the end of last season had come too soon given the kind of goalscoring form he found himself in during April. The former Sunderland front man ended the campaign with four goals in the last four games after having his season interrupted
Bacup, looking for their first win of the season, will be without seven first team regulars for the visit of Silsden tonight. On a positive note, manager Brent Peters welcomes back last season's top scorer Ian Barker as well as defender Ryan Hall and
The saga of whether to provide off-road parking along a stretch of Halifax Road in Brierfield looks set to rumble on. Residents are to be consulted on a scheme to see verges tidied and paved, without creating parking bays. Verge marker posts have been
Pendle MP Gordon Prentice will meet Boundary Mill boss Richard Bannister on Thursday to discuss concerns over construction of the new store at Vivary Way. He said he would be looking for reassurance over flooding problems during construction, as well
WHY not treat the kids before they have to return to school with a trip to Manchester on September 1 to see their celebrated Mr Men and Little Miss show? The all-new production was launched to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the famous characters
WANT to drop a dress size without giving up the food you love? asked last night's Cook Yourself Thin' (Ch4). Erm, that'll be a definite yes. But of course, as always, there was a catch. The main one, as far as I was concerned, was that shovelling
John Shuttleworth and Heather Bray of Fielding st held their recent engagement party at Rishton Cricket Club. The couple asked for donations instead of presents and have decided to split the amountbetween two causes, Rishton Utd JFC andThe British Heart
POLICE arrested three supected drug dealers in raids this morning. Five warrants were executed at properties in Sackville Street, Arthur Street, Railway Street and Stanley Street, all Brierfield, and a caravan site in Colne. Sixty police officers were
I WAS shocked and saddened to learn that the young woman attacked while walking through the park with her boyfriend has died. Sophie Lancaster, 20, from the Rossendale Valley, and her boyfriend Robert Maltby were attacked in the early hours on Saturday
IS it really that time of year again? I don't want to believe it, and yet all the signs are pointing to it: harassed-looking mums dragging gaggles of children around department stores, grabbing grey pleated skirts, queues in Marks & Spencer, nights drawing
A MOTORIST was killed in a crash on the A59 last night. The woman, 60, from Manchester, who has not been named by police, was travelling alone along Pendle Road, Clitheroe, at around 8.15pm. Police are investigating, but said it appeared she may have
Forget animal attraction, pets are a non starter in the love stakes. Not only would one in four men not date a woman who has two or more cats, but owning any pet, especially the more unusual varieties, can reduce your chance of finding love by as much
Angels are powerful, and symbols of love I think we could say, they are a little like the dove, We think of our angel with compassion and kindness Angels are the essence for all mankind. If all invite the angel into their lives, And those who have
A TEENAGE mother who went on a spending spree after finding £135,000 mistakenly deposited in her bank account has been warned she could face jail. Sarah Jane Lee, 19, of Dunoon Drive, Shadsworth, was due to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday
AN annual police campaign is offering safety advice in a bid to prevent attacks on drinkers throughout Lancashire. As part of Lancashire Police Operation Summer Nights, superintendent Richard Spedding warned personal safety should be a concern for everyone
MARK Hughes insists Tugay still has a big part to play for Blackburn Rovers - despite the fact he has not played a single minute in the Premiership so far this season. The veteran Turk has had to settle for a bit part during the opening weeks of the
Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes is not expecting to do any significant business in the transfer market - either in or out - before the window closes at midnight on Friday. In fact, the Welshman is so relaxed about the state of his squad, he even left
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill praised a hat-trick of goals for his strikers after the Clarets earned a 3-0 win over Oldham Athletic in the Carling Cup second round last night. Andy Gray fired the Clarets in front in the 60th minute with a solo effort
DRIVERS have been given advice on staying awake behind the wheel from pyjama-clad council workers. Members of Lancashire County Council's road safety group donned their bed clothes to warn motor-ists about the dangers of driving while drowsy. Falling
ALBANIAN international Besart Berisha could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury. The 22-year-old summer signing sustained the problem while on international duty against Malta last week, in which he scored in a 3-0 win. Berisha was one
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman has insisted he won't be rushed into making panic buys as Friday's transfer deadline looms large. But the Reds boss confirmed that talks were taking place in an attempt to bring another two defenders to the Fraser
WHALLEY put in a disciplined performance with bat and ball to lift the Ribblesdale League's 20/20 Cup. And skipper Martin Davies lavished praise on his team afterwards. He said: "Throughout this season's 20/20 Cup, we've probably played our best cricket
Matthew Walker's second championship hundred of the summer frustrated Lancashire's title-chasing ambitions at Canterbury. Walker (139no) underpinned Kent's 320 for seven on a day which briefly threatened to go from aggravating to something much worse
