TRIBUTES have been pouring in from workers at a Ribble Valley firm for a popular young colleague who was killed in a car crash on Thursday. Gareth John Dickins, 18, of York Street, Clitheroe, died when his "pride and joy" Ford Capri spun out of control
FURIOUS East Lancashire MPs have demanded that North Western trains put new stock and new services on the East Lancashire line. Company managing director Peter Strachan has announced that there would be dozens of extra trains on most of the lines run
HOUSEHOLDERS in East Lancashire have been warned not to be taken in by a couple asking for money in connection with the changeover of gas supplies. The man and woman are known to have visited a number of houses in the Brunshaw area of Burnley, asking
THE number of children convicted for child prostitution in the North West has doubled, according to a new report out today from the Children's Society. But the number of convictions for prostitution among young girls in East Lancashire remains low, despite
Give three cheers for Valentino's restaurant! One! It has announced its re-opening after a Christmas Day fire. Two! It is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Three! It has joined the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's CentrePoint Gold customer loyalty
PULSE - music and more, with Simon Donohue A SONG which refers to a 1967 story from the Lancashire Evening Telegraph is included on the record which has been voted the best-ever album. The Beatles' LP Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band topped the
ONE man died and another leapt to safety from a bedroom window after a house caught fire in the early hours of today. Firefighters found the badly-burned body of 26-year-old Carl Manning in the kitchen of the house in Water Street, Great Harwood, at around
A COUNCIL which has won awards for town twinning is taking the first steps to extending its continental links. Rossendale Mayor Coun Peter Heyworth and the Mayor of Engels in Russia have exchanged letters which could lead to formal East-West links. Now
Seats for Rovers fans are situated in the Centenary Stand lower tier at Upton Park. The tie will be staged on Saturday, February 14 (kick-off 3pm) and, if a replay is needed, it will be at Ewood on Wednesday, February 25 (7.45pm). Last time the clubs
The Saturday Interview with Jim Furnell BILL SHANKLY, a God among football managers, had an 11th Commandment: "Thou Shall Not Get Thyself Injured." Jim Furnell once broke it - and his finger - and, boy did he pay. As this story unfolds you'll appreciate
CHURCH bosses have been accused of being heartless and unchristian following a major review of jobs at Blackburn Cathedral. Around ten administration workers at the Blackburn diocese headquarters have been told they should be earning less money. The move
A LEADING East Lancashire magistrate has commended an American clampdown on teenage drivers aimed at cutting down on road accidents. Ivan Smith, chairman of the Hyndburn Bench, read about new state laws being introduced in California while visiting his
THE Eurofighter project - which is set to have a major impact on the East Lancashire economy - has reached another important milestone. Contracts have been signed covering the production and support of 620 Eurofighters, including 232 for the RAF. British
FAMILY and friends turned out to pay their final respects to part-time doorman Raymond Hampson, who was found with head injuries outside an Accrington pub last month. Colleagues from the Accrington town centre pubs where he worked were among more than
A SENIOR teacher at a school rocked by a cash probe has been suspended following the launch of a police investigation into allegations of physical abuse against pupils. A Lancashire police spokesman said: "A joint police and social services investigation
LANCASHIRE Lynx hit the Wembley trail this Sunday when Humberside Amateur side West Hull visit Deepdale in the third round of the Silk Cut Challenge Trophy, kick off 3pm. The Lynx squad will be much the same as last season with the exceptions of Australian
look to hot-shot for liftb STRUGGLING Lancashire Hawks are looking for their star turn, sharpshooter Adrian Lomonaco, to give them a boost ahead of a double ice hockey header this weekend. Hawks confront arch rivals Fife Fliers (away tonight and at the
THE BURNLEY Independent Supporters Association are backing Ray Ingleby's takeover bid at Turf Moor. The Association favours the American-based businessmen taking control ahead of the other two potential bidders after hearing of his long-term plans for
BLACKBURN Rovers have agreed a new £4 million kit deal with uhlsport to run for the next four years when their contract with Asics runs out in summer. From June, uhlsport will become the exclusive equipment supplier to Rovers, with new team strips for
THE ball is in Ray Ingleby's court in the Turf Moor takeover saga. The Clarets board of directors have made their intentions clear to the America-based multi-millionaire . And an answer is expected from New York within a couple of weeks. But the mystery
