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A TROUBLED youth who mugged a vulnerable 16 year old was spared jail- but a judge slammed him as a bully. Burnley Crown Court heard how Gareth Erangey, 18, knew the Accrington victim was picked on by others but took £10 off him. The defendant, who

BURNLEY battled through the rain and mud to breathe life back into their play-off aspirations. Just days after signing a new three-year deal, winger Wade Elliott celebrated by scoring his second of the season on the half-hour. And in the week that Kyle

BLACKBURN Rovers were forced to settle for a point against the 10-men of Reading on a frustrating afternoon at the Madejski Stadium. Desperate for a victory to boost their hopes of securing an Intertoto place, Rovers failed to capitalise on the second

I DROVE the long way to visit Eva and Nik Speakman, the Rochdale husband and wife life-coaching team. But I came back on the motorway. You see, I had just been cured of a phobia that had been with me for the past 10 years: motorway sliproads. Ever

BLACKBURN Rovers drew a blank in a low-key first half at the Madejski Stadium. With both sides desperate for a victory to boost their respective causes at opposite ends of the Premier League table, chances were few and far between during a largely uneventful

WADE Elliott celebrated signing a new three-year deal with his second goal of the season, while Kyle Lafferty capped his 50th league start for the Clarets with his fifth strike. And it was credit to Burnley that they managed to craft two well-worked

ADAM Hosker was East Lancashire's first contestant on the hit TV show The Apprentice. Twelve months on he reveals what has happened to him since Sir Alan Sugar told him "You're fired" and gives an insight into what this year's contestants are going through

IT all started with the sub-prime mortgage scandal in the United States but the shock waves of the so-called credit crunch are now definitely with us. This and the currency fluctuations that have come with it are already causing worries and belt-tightening

Justice Secretary Jack Straw was forced to announce changes to a "get out of jail early" scheme last night after two convicted terrorists were released to ease prison overcrowding. The Government confirmed Yassin Nassari - who was arrested at Luton Airport

A WOMAN said to be suffering from pre-menstrual syndrome was brandishing a knife when her partner came home from the pub. Hyndburn magistrates heard that Debra Curry had been self-harming but her partner was so concerned for his own safety that he called

A TWO-YEAR-OLD girl was "labelled a thief" after helping herself to a pick 'n' mix sweet while in a store with her mum. Aishah Khan, 23, said was left astounded when a member of staff at Woolworths walked over to her and her daughter Isra and, in front

A CREW from East Lancashire put a pioneering fire engine through its paces at a 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

I just happened to mention that people in Lancashire were going to hell, and my time on the Tony Livesey Show suddenly turned into an eternity. "Two minutes on Easter chocolate versus Christianity around the 8am news," was my original invitation, but

A MAN flouted a curfew after his ankle tag broke off when it became trapped on a ladder, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard Kieran Nolan, 28, was said to have slipped while decorating and the only way to free him was to break if off. Nolan

A MAN who flouted a curfew believed he was affected by radio waves - and thought they might have interfered with the electronic equipment, a court heard. Burnley magistrates heard how Mark Coffey, 30, thought he was being tracked by the CIA and FBI and

Just to remind all our residents, Not to forget to adjust their clocks before they head off to bed tonight. Otherwise you'll be getting up tomorrow feeling like you've lost most of entire day :0) Beginning of British Summer Time (Spring forward):

A PENSIONER was robbed of a significant amount of cash by bogus caller thieves. The 78-year-old man opened the door of his property in Roegreave Road in Oswaldtwistle to a man claiming to be from United Utilities who wanted to check pipes. Whilst the

RMC's annual grand Spring Fayre is coming soon. There will be numerous stalls : home made cakes, jams, etc; crafts; books; bric-a-brac; games; activities for children; in other words, something for everyone. Delicious refreshments will be available

The next meeting of the Panel will take place at Primetime, Stourton St on Tuesday 1st April (no fooling!) 2008 at 7.00pm. All are welcome. If you have an interest in improving the local environment and the quality of life for our community, do come

Members of Todmorden Town Council's Development Committee recommended that Calderdale MBC's planning department give approval to an application from A Hartley of 783 Burnley Road, to build a detached garage to the rear of the dwelling.

BLACKBURN Flower Club hold their next meeting on Thursday, April 10 at the United Reformed Church Hall, Brownhill at 7.30pm.

RYAN Nelsen may have described this season as a pain in the backside' but, after finally emerging from his injury nightmare, he is no rush to see it come to an end. In fact, whilst some of his team-mates may be less than enamoured by the prospect of

Burnley striker Andrew Cole could be fit to start after coming on as a substitute in last week's defeat at Preston North End. Coyle said: "I thought when he came on at Preston he looked sharp and was unlucky not to score, and played a great ball through

CLARETS boss Owen Coyle is desperate to find the new Wade Elliott - who can solve his problems down the left-hand side of the pitch. Burnley's right wing king penned a new deal this week, tying him to Turf Moor until 2011. And Coyle admitted he was

Padiham Town Hall steering group members took a tour of the town hall to view the building works which are in progress and on target to finish on March 31. There is to be an opening event to encourage the public to view the renovations and mark the

A DERELICT building in Nelson was left smoke damaged after tyres piled up outside were set alight. A crew from Nelson was called to the property in Elm Street at 11.30pm on Friday

A PRESENTATION about work due to be carried out at the Whitegate play area took place recently Ian Sturzaker of Green Spaces and Amenities said that nine pieces of play equipment had been chosen to cater for the three to fourteen year old age range

FIREFIGHTERS were called to an allotment off Lynwood Avenue, Huncoat, after a suspected arson attack. A crew from Accrington was called to the plot shortly before 7pm yesterday, after rubbish was set alight. Representatives from the Environemnt Agency

A TEENAGE boy was taken to hospital with a crushed hand after he got it trapped in a factory printing press. Firefighters were called to the East Lancashire Box Company in Spring Street, Rishton, shortly before 1.30pm yesterday, after a 16-year-old employee

MARK Hughes has warned his players of the need to keep their emotions in check in light of the recent furore concerning the level of respect shown to match officials. Ashley Cole's petulant spat with Mike Riley, during Chelsea's draw with Tottenham 10

SLIM pickings on the box last night wasn't it? With two new series to get stuck into I expected to be in for a TV treat - and even shunned a night at the pub for one curled up on the sofa. But what a disappointment lay ahead. First up, the new series