TUCKED down a side street, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery would be easy to overlook or miss entirely. But following its £500,000 refurbishment, just walking by would be little short of a travesty. As well as showing off the best in local art and objects
THE recent snow meant that I had to drive less and stroll more. I enjoyed two strolls in beautiful weather, although there was plenty of snow up on the hills. My first couple of strolls were both interrupted by falls of snow. Although the scenery is beautiful
FROM humble beginnings in a Lancashire mill town, gifted musician Dr James Eastham played his way to the top of his field. As he prepared to celebrate an important anniversary, he spoke to Clare Cook... AS comfortable conducting orchestras as playing
ADA Gibson's poem 'Donkey Stone' (LET, February 8) brought back some lovely memories of growing up in Oswaldtwistle. A Mr Sam Hewitt came down our street every Saturday morning with his horse and cart. He was a small man, with red cheeks, snow-white hair
IN reply to the Rev Phil Gough (Letters, January 15), in my earlier remarks I clearly stated that immigrants and asylum seekers should not qualify for benefits in Britain. Mr Gough should get his facts right prior to forming an opinion on the BNP and
A TEENAGER has died following a collision on a busy road in Burnley. John Paul Henry Fallon, 13, of Irene Street, Burnley, was crossing Brunshaw Road near the junction with Brunshaw Avenue when he was struck by a passing car at about 6.30pm on Friday.
CRAIG Hignett is back in light training after suffering a broken leg - but believes he has played his last game for Blackburn. The 33-year-old knows it is unlikely Rovers will provide a silver lining for him once he returns to full fitness. The striker
A TEENAGER has died following a collision on a busy road in Burnley. John Paul Henry Fallon, 13, of Irene Street, Burnley, was crossing Brunshaw Road near the junction with Brunshaw Avenue when he was struck by a passing car at about 6.30pm yesterday.
gets cash boost PENDLE Council has been given £75,000 of government cash to improve its development control section, after being given only one star by audit inspectors. A report released by the Audit Commission last month said that the development control
The RAF Association will hold a charity band concert at Accrington town hall this Sunday. The event, which begins at 2pm, will benefit air force personnel and their dependants who have fallen on hard times. Tickets are £3.50 and are available from the
A 69-YEAR-OLD woman died of deep vein thrombosis five weeks after an operation to replace her left hip, an inquest was told. Elsie Hand, of The Coppice, Clayton-le-Moors, underwent surgery for a total hip replacement at Gisburn Park Hospital on October
POLICE have seized 120 cannabis plants in a drugs raid on a house in Accrington. Around six officers swooped on the house, in Dunnyshop Avenue, Fern Gore, at 8.15pm on Thursday. Neighbours watched as the officers, backed up by a support unit vehicle and
RIBBLE Valley residents will soon be able to get on-line quicker and fast, thanks to broadband connection. People who live within the Clitheroe telephone exchange area will be eligible to subscribe to BT Broadband from April 9, when an upgrade of the
WALKERS have vowed to step up their fight against the proposed closure of a series of footpaths near a historic Ribble Valley hall. Oxendale Hall, Osbaldeston, is owned by Jersey property and investment company Belmore Holdings, which wanted to divert
IF you've fallen out with your loved one and need a shoulder to cry on, why not give your mother or best friend a day off. The web is home to many agony aunts and one of the most famous, Anna Raeburn (www.askanna.co.uk), has her own site. But there are
LEGENDARY guitar manufacturer Gibson have come up with a cracking idea that will see their instruments linked up to computers. Gibson (www.gibson.com) have produced a guitar you can plug into a computer and record directly to the hard drive. You can then
GLEN Little admits he is unlikely to have more than a cameo role against Fulham tomorrow but he is still hoping he can make an impact. "Hopefully I can play some part in the match," he said before travelling down south with the squad today after training
AS a young boy growing up in France, Drissa Diallo was a big fan of the famous French midfield that featured Jean Tigana. Tomorrow afternoon he will be hoping to help dump his former heroes Fulham side out of the FA Cup. "When I was young, Tigana played
A MAN turned to drink after the death of his girlfriend as a result of kidney disease, a court was told. And Blackburn magistrates heard that Karl Paul Elcombe, 28, admitted to police that he had drunk 12 cans of Stella Artois before going out in his
A MAN has undergone his second kidney transplant in ten years -- and is now urging others to make sure they carry a donor card. Patrick Frain, 40, of Dewhurst Close, Darwen, was diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder following a crippling dose of the '
MORE than 15 tonnes of paper and five tonnes of glass were collected from households in Rossendale during a new "box and bag" recycling scheme. Rossendale Council said the initiative will lead a reduction in bin collections which are currently carried
THE family of a popular newsagent who lost her battle with cancer today described her as "an inspiration to everyone." Marjorie Olive Watts, 73, of Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, dedicated her life to her family and her work. After marrying Jim at St Mary's
A MAN who stored almost a quarter of a million bootleg cigarettes in a Haslingden stable was today starting a four month jail term. Burnley Crown Court heard how Mark Bray, 31, also had another 96,000 cigarettes hidden in tubes in the back of a transit
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council's Lifelong Learning Service is among four North West organisations to scoop top prizes in this year's Learning North West Success Awards. The annual awards are presented to organisations demonstrating innovation in helping
A MAN who attacked a 17-year-old girl after a heavy drinking session was jailed for four months by a district judge who described his behaviour as "appalling." Paul Firth, sitting at Blackburn magistrates, said Mark Anthony Alberts, who was bitten by
FOREIGN Secretary Jack Straw and Pendle MP Gordon Prentice have clashed over whether there is actual evidence that Iraq is developing nuclear capability. Blackburn MP Mr Straw was updating the House of Commons on the situation regarding possible military
THE body responsible for overseeing East Lancashire's health trusts has appointed a new 'lay' member to its board. Cumbria and Lancashire Strategic Health Authority has named Dr Malcolm McVicar, the vice-chancellor of the University of Central Lancashire
A LANDMARK street in Blackburn could get a new name if cathedral bosses have their way. Traders and leading clergy want council bosses to give Church Street a fresh start and consign its name to the history books. Councillors have agreed to look at changing
BLACKBURN has the highest proportion of children aged 10 to 14 in England, while the Ribble Valley is one of the most Christian areas of the country. These are among the statistics to come out of the 2001 Census, which reveals that more than eight per
A MAN today spoke of his remorse after he supplied methadone to a best friend, who later died. And Steve McLoughlin - who may now face a manslaughter charge - said today: "I am going to take my punishment." Blackburn magistrates heard that McLoughlin,
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. SUNDAY Outernet, Suzy Q's, Darwen, from 5pm. Indoor Car Boot Sale, Hoghton Village Hall, 9am-3pm. Guided Walk meet far side of Higher Mill Museum, Helmshore, 1.30pm (
CAN anyone remember the logo that was on the livery of then Blackburn with Darwen Buses many years ago? I remember it stated on the front and side of the buses 'Blackburn with Darwen Transport.' If you remember, or, even better, have proof in the form
WE, at the 'Only Foals and Horses' Sanctuary would like to pay tribute to two of our exceptional fundraising volunteers -- Pearl and Irene. The retirement of Pearl, just a few weeks ago through illness at the age of 80, from helping us out was followed
A MAN today spoke of his remorse after he supplied methadone to a best friend, who later died. And Steve McLoughlin - who may now face a manslaughter charge - said today: "I am going to take my punishment." Blackburn magistrates heard that McLoughlin,
JAY McEveley was handed the perfect birthday present on Tuesday night. His call-up to the England Under 21s squad was a surprise in itself, but he was completely blown away when David Platt said he was going to make his debut in the friendly against Italy
TENANTS who fail to pay their rent on time are being threatened with eviction from their homes as part of a hard-hitting new campaign. Burnley and Padiham Community Housing is once again targeting tenants who owe the company money through rent arrears
A NEW scheme aimed at cutting alcohol-related disorder has been launched in part of Burnley. Culverts Against Alcohol Related Disorders (CAARD) was formed this week between pubs in the Yorkshire Street and Todmorden Road area. So far, seven pubs have
THE future of the public toilets in Letcliffe Park, Barnoldswick, will be discussed at Pendle's executive meeting on Thursday. At meetings of the executive in October and November it was decided that the public conveniences would be closed subject to
RESIDENTS in Nelson's Southfield Ward will be digging out their bin bags and litter pickers next weekend to tidy up their neighbourhood. Neighbourhood pride officer Nasreen Khanam, will be joined by ward councillors to encourage residents in the ward
AN au pair has been praised by firefighters after saving the lives of three children following a fire at a house in Accrington today. Fire broke out under the floorboards of a detached house in Hollins Lane at 12.30am following an electrical fault. Au
SHAREHOLDERS of troubled Gaskell plc have approved the sale of its carpet tiles division in an £18million deal. The sale to Low and Bonar PLC will affect around 200 employees at Clayton-le-Moors and a production plant at Bamber Bridge. Cash raised by
POLICE have seized 120 cannabis plants in a drugs raid on a house in Accrington. Around six officers swooped on the house, in Dunnyshop Avenue, Fern Gore, at 8.15pm on Thursday. Neighbours watched as the officers, backed up by a support unit vehicle and
A 21-year-old man who admitted killing a teenager after an incident at a nightclub has been jailed for 30 months. Christopher Britcliffe, of John Street, Clayton-le-Moors denied murdering 18-year-old Gavin Tattersall on May 26 last year, but pleaded guilty
FARMERS keen to find alternative incomes are increasingly turning to the Internet, according to a recent report. Approximately 83 per cent of the UK's 300,000 farms are connected, says a survey for the National Farmers' Union (www.nfu.org.uk). Of the
BURNLEY headed to Fulham today with manager Stan Ternent insisting: "The FA Cup is up for grabs." Just seven Premiership sides started this weekend in the fifth round of the Cup and Ternent is certain his side can get rid of one of them - Jean Tigana's
CRAIG Hignett is back in light training after suffering a broken leg - but believes he has played his last game for Blackburn. The 33-year-old knows it is unlikely Rovers will provide a silver lining for him once he returns to full fitness. The striker
Stan's cup message to players BURNLEY headed to Fulham today with manager Stan Ternent insisting: "The FA Cup is up for grabs." Just seven Premiership sides started this weekend in the fifth round of the Cup and Ternent is certain his side can get rid
MEMBERS of the Barlow Institute are sending out a big thank-you to an Edgworth company that fitted their stage lights for free. North Turton Parish Council agreed to pay £3,000 for the lighting which was fitted free by the Concert Lighting group. Edgworth
A CHAPELTOWN councillor is urging the council to impose vital traffic calming methods on Green Arms Road. According to Councillor Deborah Dunleavy, an accident "is just waiting to happen on the busy road". She said: "The existing calming methods are proving
A FAMILY spent Valentine's Day grieving for a relative who took his own life two years ago yesterday. For the Hargreaves family of Linden Crescent, Darwen, the day will always bring back painful memories of 24-year-old Wayne. Now the family are calling
A FAMILY spent Valentine's Day grieving for a relative who took his own life two years ago yesterday. For the Hargreaves family of Linden Crescent, Darwen, the day will always bring back painful memories of 24-year-old Wayne. Now the family are calling
WHITEFIELD: Residents are invited to attend the next Public Voice on Policing event at the Shuttle Centre, Albert Road, from 7.30pm on Tuesday. Greater Manchester Police hold regular meetings to give people a chance to air their views.This meeting is
RESIDENTS in Bacup will be offered the chance to find out more about the work of local police officers and in particular what is being done to tackle key issues of concern like crime and anti-social behaviour. Bacup police are introducing new, quarterly
HUNDRERDS of people from East Lancashire joined up to 500,000 protesters in a London march against war in Iraq today. About 10 coach loads of demonstrators -- many of them members of CND -- from across the area left Burnley and Blackburn for the capital
FOLLOWING a story about National Front area organiser Mark Cotterill and his intention to stand for a council seat in Blackburn, which appeared in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph on January 29, Mr Cotterill has asked us to clarify the following points
