COUNCIL bosses have fired a warning shot across the bows of licensing premises in Burnley and Padiham after a store had its licence suspended for a month. Councillors sitting on the borough's licensing committee imposed the sanction on the Gourmet and
THIS is the face of a sex pest who terrified a woman after striking on a canal towpath in Burnley. The man, believed to be in his 50s, exposed himself and committed a sex act in front of a 36 year-old woman who was walking along the towpath near the
A COUPLE who lost their wedding outfits in a blaze have vowed not to let the fire stop them getting married in August. The fire at Amanda Capstick and fiancee Mark Mcquillan's four bedroomed house in Townfield Avenue, Burnley, destroyed all their belongings
CLARETS boss Owen Coyle has hinted defender Michael Duff could be in the squad for next weekend's match against Norwich. And he admitted he couldn't wait to have the Northern Ireland international back in a Burnley shirt, for his influence at both ends
NICK Jackson-Cooney is confident his resurgent NELSON side can continue their fine run of form and move off the bottom of Division One. The Blues registered their first back-to-back clean sheets of the season when they defeated Silsden AFC 1-0 on Bank
DRINK-related violence has plummeted in Sophie Lancaster's hometown since her murder, it has been revealed. Police in Bacup have dealt with just one incident of violence involving alcohol-fuelled teens since 20-year-old Sophie was murdered last August
HOT cross buns were axed from the menu for hospital patients this Easter after bosses decided they were not essential for diet and recovery. The traditional fruit and spice treats cost just 20p each from the catering budget - creating a total price
ROSSENDALE United boss Derek Egan is confident his side can chalk up a fourth straight league win when they host struggling Bridlington Town at Dark Lane tomorrow. The Stags enjoyed a successful Easter period, beating Woodley Sports 1-0, followed by
THE family of a Burnley schoolboy who was bundled into a car, taken to a remote location and beaten up have hit out at the 'lenient' sentence imposed on his att-ackers. Mujahid Ansar, Shaid Ansar, Zeeshan Ali, Imran Ali and a 17-year-old friend avoided
PARK cafes across Pendle are to be shut down because they are losing money. But games in parks, including tennis and bowls, will be made free in a bid to address the inconsistent charges applied in the grounds, which include those at Bull Holme, Barrowford
RESIDENTS have backed plans to protect historic homes in Rossendale - but only if council chiefs help householders to make the grade. Council conservation chiefs have been concerned about the state of Cherry Tree House and three and five Dam Top, in
A NEW shoe recycling bank has been set up at Rams-bottom Pool and Fitness Centre car park. The initiative allows residents to recycle all their old shoes, trainers or boots to raise cash to improve the lives of the UK's sick, disabled and disadvantaged
Children -come and enjoy stories,wordsearches and making cards and trees at "Playtime at the Park" at the Library on Wednesday 9th April from 2.30 to 3.30 pm. You do need a ticket from the library before the event.
HOT cross buns were off the menu for hospital patients this Easter after bosses decided they were not essential for diet and recovery. The fruit and spice treats which cost just 20p each would have taken a £320 bite out of the catering budget to provide
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman has defended his own - and his side's disciplinary record. And he revealed that, should there ever be a repeat of the ugly melee at the end of Monday's match with MK Dons, then he would act in the exact same way
FOOD lovers will get to sample the latest treats from across the channel when the continental market returns to Burnley. French, Italian and German produce will line up next to traditional Lancashire grub at the three-day market from Thursday, April
A 36-YEAR-OLD man with a long-standing drug problem was given a last chance to clean up his act. Blackburn magistrates heard that Michael Paul Briscoe had 85 previous convictions for theft, as well as many recent fixed penalty notices. And when he stole
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after she collided with a car in Railway Road, Blackburn, shortly after 5pm today. The woman was crossing the road and walked out from in front of a parked bus outside Morrisons, and was struck by a Volvo S40. She suffered
With another great Championship Season underway, we've teamed up with Wickes - the Official Home Improvement Partner to the Football League Championship, to give you the chance to watch your favourite team in action! Here's your chance to win a pair of
Bet24 are offering readers the chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to watch the Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United game on April 19 at Ewood Park. Bet24, proud sponsors of Blackburn Rovers, offer great odds on every Rovers game and have some
To celebrate the opening of its new treatment facilities, leading therapy company, Dynamic Minds, is giving you the chance to win the ultimate treat - a superb four hour change' treatment worth over £200! So, whether you deserve a pampering from a
Philip Rothwell, of Traditional and Modern Furniture Restoration, Burnley, tapped into advice offered by the government's No Limits scheme. He said: "I had been on long-term sick leave but I went back to making upholstery. "A No Limits grant helped
We've teamed up with Robinsons Fruit Shoot to give you the chance to win a fun-packed day of sport for your child and a friend. The Robinsons Fruit Shoot Get Good Sports Day is designed to help kids get active and develop their sport skills, but it
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle says he would not be scared to blood the Clarets' youngsters, after revealing teenager Alex MacDonald has been invited to train with the first team. The second year apprentice, who celebrates his 18th birthday next month, was
A GROUP of cheer-leaders have danced their way to victory at a prestigious national competition. Forty-six girls from Burnley and Pendle Cheer Group - better known as Shell's Belles - performed at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, beating teams
The Parish Counci;'s next meeting is set to take place on Monday April 7th, beginning at 7pm. It takes place, as usual, in Foulridge Village Hall. Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings. If a person wishes to speak at any meeting they
BURNLEY boss Owen Coyle made a number of enquiries to Premier League managers during the course of yesterday before the 5pm cut-off point for loan deals this term. As I understand it, Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster and Chelsea youngster Scott
In May of this year, 53 year old diabetes sufferer Ian Preston from Darwen, will be abseiling down the 128ft of Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill, near Ramsbottom to raise awareness and money for the Anthony Nolan Trust. I spoke to Ian this week to ask him
EX-CLARET Stephen Foster has admitted he would sacrifice precious points at Turf Moor tomorrow to earn a place in the FA Cup final. The defender has played a significant role in steering Barnsley on the road to Wembley, but while cup fever is strong
FREE access to leisure facilities for servicemen, servicewomen, and their families is now being rolled out in Rossendale. The scheme will allow people serving in the armed forces and their children to use various leisure facilities in Rawtenstall, Haslingden
AN FORMER businessman caused a road smash in Helmshore after getting behind the wheel after drinking and then sped off, a court heard. James Christopher Power, 46, was traced after a witness noted part of his registration number and part of his front
WITNESSES have been asked to help police discover what caused a fatal head-on smash on the A59. Sameer Vohra, 34, of Blackburn, died when his silver BMW car collided with a Daf HGV on the A59, Samlesbury, just before 1.30pm yesterday. The female passenger
A CREW from East Lancashire put a pioneering fire engine through its paces at special launch yesterday. Firefighters from Darwen fire station tested out the all-terrain Softrack' vehicle at the demonstration, which took place at a moorland location
MORE than 100 pairs of trainers worth £18,000 were seized in Blackburn as part of a huge crackdown on counterfeit goods. Police and trading standards officers raided a house in Holland Street and found 108 pairs of fake adidas Y3 and Nike Air Max trainers
A COMMUNITY has been left shocked by the sudden death of its "inspirational" parish priest. Father Patrick Bourke, who has been priest at St Mary's RC Church in Oswaldtwistle for 24 years, was found dead in bed on Thursday morning. Fr Bourke, who was
I was out doing my weekly Walkabout this week in your fine town, and as I was driving round the one way system past Colne Police Station I spotted a big red elephant. It turns out that the Lancashire Fire and Rescue station was holding a charity car
OWEN Coyle has urged Kyle Lafferty to transfer his international goalscoring form into the league. The 20-year-old scored twice in the first half of Northern Ireland's 4-1 friendly win at home to Georgia on Wednesday night to further enhance a partnership
WADE Elliott believes he has bought into an exciting future for himself and Burnley Football Club after signing a new three-year deal. The effervescent winger, who was voted Player of the Year last season, says he was delighted to end months of negotiations
On Friday the 4th of April, Barnoldswick library is hosting a Home Energy Advice and Information event between 12.30pm and 4.30pm. The event has been arranged by Pendle Borough Council in an attempt to educate home-owners on ways to improve their energy
A MAN who caused a road smash in Nelson when he pulled out of a junction without looking was fined £75. Burnley magistrates heard how Basharat Nazir, 30, hit a vehicle in Scotland Road after turning out of Cooper Street. The court was told Nazir had
Dave Johnson, police community support officer for the rural area, informed the parish council that 54 incidents had been reported in Worsthorne, of which six were crimes. The crimes included attempted theft of a Landrover on Brownside Road, criminal
THREE Blackburn teenagers found out what it takes to become a soldier at a five-day residential course organised by the Duke of Lancaster Regiment. Luke Chapman, 16, Scott Clayton, 17, and Jordan Bentley, 17, were three of 75 North West youngsters put
A CARNIVAL queen has been given a vote of confidence by the event's chairman amid allegations that she slapped a teenager at work. Romi Jane Young was suspended from her job as a leisure attendant and lifeguard at Hyndburn Sports Centre over claims
Hi all, as your Neighbourhood Policing Team we just wanted to put up a few pointers regarding Bogus Officials. We hope this helps and would like to remind everybody that our PACT Surgeries are very Monday at the Library on High Street between
DON'T you just hate being a latecomer to a series? It's a bit like being late for a wedding reception when everyone else seems to have got to know each other and are getting on really well, leaving you as an outsider. I'm getting a similar feeling with
A FORMER East Lancashire cinema which has been transformed into a music and arts centre in a £3million re-fit will have the Ribble Valley rocking this weekend. Soul Survivor's Ben Cantalon, singer Heather Small and T4 Popworld winners, Bluebird Kid Clark
EAST Lancashire singer/songwriter Daniel Orlick has taken another step up the ladder of success after being chosen to become the face of a prestigious Manchester music festival. The 27-year-old, of Glenfield Road, Nelson, will represent the Hide and
A £3.5million flagship project for the homeless has opened in Darwen. The James Street Project, between Bury Street and James Street near the town centre, is a supported housing scheme for single homeless people aged 18 to 65. Owned and managed by Twin
AWARD-WINNING performer Adam Cooper has been described as the David Beckham of dance. Now, in his most swashbuckling role yet, he is reclaiming dancing for the real men as he stars in the musical Zorro. Adam never really felt like he fully fitted in
TICKETS to see comedian Dylan Moran at King George's Hall, Blackburn, are have gone on sale this morning. The star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead, and Run Fat Boy Run, is to perform at the venue on Saturday, October 4. Dylan Moran's legendary stand-up
RESIDENTS have been given a first look at plans for a canalside regeneration project of an 'eyesore' area. A consultation event on a project to redevelop the Church and Oswaldtwistle Gateway, in Hyndburn, took place on Wednesday. Plans include new homes
A MAN who attacked his partner twice in one night has been warned by magistrates he could end up in jail. Gary Stuttard, who had been drinking, left the victim with two black eyes, after he headbutted her and repeatedly set about her after she ended
ARTEFACTS from a house that belonged to the first Bishop of Blackburn have been saved from demolition. The items were found by council officers who were inspecting Richardson House, Billinge End Road, Blackburn, which is to make way for four replacement
A government funded initiative has helped create 250 new businesses across East Lancashire in just six months. And the people behind No Limits - a Government Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) aimed at helping businesses - expect the programme
FAMILIES are being encouraged to get involved in growing their own food after a council announced a £45,000 investment into allotment regeneration. Bosses at Hyndburn Council said it was the first time in over 20 years that such a large amount of cash
Local man Ian Preston is going to brave the elements and put his fears behind him for an extreme fundraising activity. In May of this year, 53 year old Ian, who also suffers from diabetes, will be abseiling down the 128ft of Peel Tower on Holcombe
ROVERS' new scouting and recruiting co-ordinator Kevin Cruickshank has admitted his appointment won't properly sink in until he walks through the doors at Brockhall on Monday morning. The 32-year-old. from Elgin in the north of Scotland, is arriving
Every so often some people get themselves in to a lot of bother over nothing. When the Sun newspaper rings you up for a quote on anything to do with Islam, don't say a single word - that is the best advice for people like Omar Bakri Mohammad. Regardless
TAKING life is THE most serious offence and sadly East Lancashire does seem to get more than its fair share of gruesome murders. But the killing of Sophie Lancaster reached a new low even for the lowest of crimes. The horrific manner in which she and
BLACKBURN Rovers have devised a masterplan which they believe will help them to attract and develop top young first-team stars of the future. A working party led by chairman John Williams, and which also includes first-team manager Mark Hughes and Academy
ACCRINGTON Stanley have secured the services of defenders Aswad Thomas and Darran Kempson until the end of the season. And Reds boss John Coleman admitted he was delighted to have extended their deals at the Fraser Eagle Stadium after both impressed
A DAD who lied to police after he was stopped riding a scooter without a helmet was given a suspended jail sentence. Burnley Crown Court heard how Jordan McDougall, 20, who had too much to drink, gave a false name. McDougall did not give the details
EAST Lancashire Hospitals Trust's bid for foundation status has been delayed until a new chief executive is found. Current chief executive Jo Cubbon officially leaves her post next week, and interviews will be under way in the next two weeks to appoint
Members of Todmorden Town Council's Development Committee recommended that Calderdale MBC's planning authority gives approval to a planning application for a proposed utility and shower room extension and a detached garage at Bluebell Farm, Bluebell Lane
STANLEY boss John Coleman is confident he has the strikers needed to seal his side's Football League status. The Reds, who travel to face Macclesfield Town tomorrow, let David Brown go out on loan this week to Blue Square Premier side Northwich Victoria
British cycling chief Dave Brailsford backed Steven Burke to bounce back from last night's World Championship heartbreak. The Burnley starlet suffered the worst possible senior championship debut when he failed to finish the gruelling 60-lap, 15K scratch
The next Thursday Friendship Hour at the Salvation Army will be on Thursday, April 10 at 1.30pm. This week's guest is dog handler Shirley May. Subs £1.50 per month.
Ross Worswick is set to make the jump to the Formula Renault UK Championship, which starts at Brands Hatch this weekend. Worswick, from Blackburn, was a front-runner in last year's Formula Renault BARC Championship. And after extensive pre-season
TEENAGERS are drinking 44 bottles of wine or 177 pints of beer a year each, a new study into under-age alcohol intake and violence shows. The figures relate to 15- to 16-year-olds in the North West of England and stem from a study of 9,833 such youngsters
I WRITE regarding the recent article - Boy struck down by meningitis now ready for school - in the Lancashire Telegraph. I am delighted to hear that Jordan Hepple has been given the go-ahead to return to school after suffering from potentially fatal
IN REFERENCE to the gravy train pensioners'. What about the young people who are not working legally and drawing benefits, but can have everything in their homes, like 54-inch televisions, motorbikes, every week a different 4x4 car and other things?
SHOULD we be surprised by the BBC's biased reporting once again? Recent headlines were dominated by the attack on a Mercaz HaRav seminary which left eight Israelis dead. The BBC gave full coverage to this tragic incident, with headlines throughout the
IT IS not very nice to read that you live in a town that is more deprived than ever (LT, March 17). But I myself believe that a lot of the decline is down to the people living in the town. We have filth everywhere. Houses, though old, would look a lot
Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes remains confident David Bentley will sign a new contract with the club, despite speculation linking the midfielder with a summer move to Liverpool. He said: "We've said time and time again that we're not a selling club
ROQUE Santa Cruz is hopeful he WILL be fit to face Reading tomorrow - despite getting crocked by team-mate Aaron Mokoena whilst away on inter-national duty earlier this week. Rovers' leading scorer lasted just 21 minutes of Paraguay's friendly with South
... Went to Ewood. Chairperson Lyndsay De'ath, Secretary Paula Sykes and Under 10 Rooks Manager James Sykes had their photo taken at Ewood Park where they were presented with their Charter Standard Plaque at the Blackburn v Fulham game on Saturday
THE murder of Sophie Lancaster led to a huge outpouring of grief and anger within the goth community. Thousands of people around the world logged on to www.myspace.com/inmemoryofsophie to post messages of sympathy and to share their experiences of abuse
POLICE have slammed the "feral" yobs who attacked Robert Maltby and Sophie Lancaster. And Detective Inspector Dean Holden underlined his point by describing the groups' antics from the night before the attack. Mr Holden said: "To demonstrate the kind
>> August 11, 2007 9.00 pm Sophie and Robert attend the home of friend Jonathan Smethurst in Rochdale Road, Bacup, where they drink vodka and coke 11.40 pm They leave to make their way home, taking a route that was less than two miles 12 midnight
SALARIES of council bosses have been branded "obscene" as hundreds of low-paid workers face wage cuts. It has been revealed six people at Blackburn with Darwen council are paid more than £100,000 a year. The announcement comes as unions threaten strike
Saffron-robed monks are due to serve legal papers on the RSPCA, as part of an ongoing dispute over the charity's slaughter of a sacred cow. Gangotri, a 13-year-old Belgian blue-jersey cross, was put down on welfare grounds in December by vets from
