THE mother of a teenager waiting for a kidney transplant today called for a national poll on whether organ donation laws should be changed. Karen Coupe, whose daughter Sarah, 14, has been on the waiting list for four years, said she was devastated that
THE NHS now seems to be genuinely interested in learning from patients' experience of care, which has not always been the case. I was recently in hospital for a minor knee operation, which gave me the chance to experience both NHS excellence and some
WHATEVER happened to the kindness of strangers, the good Samaritan or the times when everyone was everyone else's friend and people helped those who needed help? This afternoon I found myself without enough bus fare to get home and upon seeing a kindly
IN these days where our MP, and his boss Blair, are telling us all what a fine place the EU is and is going to be, shouldn't they first of all be considering their own British citizens who, in my opinion, were treated pretty harshly in Portugal. Please
A TEENAGER was found hanging at his former primary school, an inquest heard. Nikki Gavin Reynolds, aged 19 of Richmond Drive, Leigh, was found hanging from a storeroom door with a length of electrical flex around his neck following a minor disagreement
COUPLES are missing out on marriage-saving sex therapy sessions - because they are unwilling to talk about what goes on behind the bedroom door. Marriage guidance workers at Relate Lancashire are bewildered as to why East Lancashire people are unwilling
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder David Thompson today said he can finally see an end to his 18-month injury nightmare. The former Liverpool star has made just 11 Premiership appearances for Rovers since he first suffered a career-threatening knee injury in
PUPILS from a Bury school went to the riverbank with the help of a local bank to raise cash for their charity work in Kenya. The Children of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, based at Bury Church of England High School, took part in a sponsored canoe paddle
A MOTORIST was dragged from his car, attacked twice and left injured after he was set on by a gang armed with weapons in a Burnley street, a jury was told. The town's crown court heard how Moklis Miah, who had been on his way to work with a colleague,
A BURNLEY mother today branded a demolition site a 'death trap' and called on the council to take urgent action. Roseann Adam, of Leyland Road, raised the alarm a month ago, urging the local authority to cordon off the site. But her fears worsened last
GRAHAM Barrow has secured the services of 22-year-old midfielder Dwayne Mattis on a free transfer from Huddersfield Town on a 12 month deal. "I'm delighted Dwayne has chosen to come to us, he had three other offers from Division Three clubs, but he chose
BURY manager Graham Barrow has re-signed striker Jon Newby on a two year contract. The former Liverpool player put pen to paper on Monday morning after ending a miserable spell with Huddersfield Town by mutual consent. Newby is the second Huddersfield
ORGANISERS of the Carnival in the Park say this year's event should be bigger and better than ever. Last year more than 3,000 people packed into Victoria Park in Nelson - and this year organisers hope to see an even bigger crowd. Russell Tennant, one
A NEW play area and community gardens at a Nelson family centre is to be opened by a Government minister. Children's Minister Margaret Hodge will visit St Philip's family centre tomorrow to open the latest phase. The Leeds Road centre, which helps parents
A DENTAL practice in Pendle is set to provide care for an extra 4,000 patients after councillors gave the green light to the ambitious expansion plans. Last night councillors on the Nelson Committee gave the go ahead for Dentistry For All to increase
MASKED raiders armed with a lump hammer burst into a jewellers and stole luxury watches worth thousands of pounds. The three robbers wearing balaclavas raided Humberstones, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, shortly before 2pm yesterday. They used the hammer to
THERE will be plenty of clowning around and animal capers at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary on Sunday when the shelter holds its open day. Splodge the Clown will entertain children and there will be plenty of stalls to keep adults occupied. As well as raising
AN explosion ripped through a Darwen bungalow leaving a family of three homeless. Flames shot through the roof of the modern bungalow on St Aidan's Avenue, following a loud explosion which was heard for miles around. Luckily no one was hurt in the blast
ONLINE training packages means the end of the line for paper-based portfolios. For local training provider JHP Training is offering an alternative to "paper-based" portfolios for candidates undertaking Modern Apprenticeships and NVQ (National Vocational
THE NEW fixture list shows Sheffield United and Burnley going into the season on a level playing field on August 7. But at the moment, the two sides appear to be at opposite ends of a giant slope in their preparations for the coming campaign. Our new
CUTTING-edge treatment is being used by Bury's dentists in the fight against tooth decay. More children are set to benefit from a coat of fluoride varnish on their teeth, thanks to a grant from the East Bury initiative. Local practices started using the
THE Freckleton Half Marathon was the occasion for 411 souls to finish this long distance race, and 16 Radcliffe AC runners were in there amongst them. Glenda Garry's excellent showing caught the eye, as she finished second out of 14 over-45 ladies in
STEVE Cotterill has forced himself to sit through a series of video nasties to identify Burnley's failings. The new Clarets chief gets his first chance to put players through their paces when pre-season training kicks off in earnest on Thursday. In the
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder David Thompson today said he can finally see an end to his 18-month injury nightmare. The former Liverpool star has made just 11 Premiership appearances for Rovers since he first suffered a career-threatening knee injury in
A JUNIOR football team who blew the final whistle on their old kit have found a new home for it thousands of miles away. When the youngsters of Elton and Walshaw Under-11s heard the local vicar's daughter was going to Namibia in Africa for three weeks
A VISIT to Darwen Moorland High School led to a surprise reunion for prospective Parliamentary candidate Nigel Adams when he came face-to-face with his former teacher. Mr Adams, who hopes to stand for the Conservatives in Darwen at the next General Election
A NURSE is to face trial for the manslaughter of a Blackburn toddler who died after he was given an injection of the wrong drug. Paediatric nurse Rose Aru made her first appearance before Liverpool magistrates yesterday charged with killing 18-month-old
LANCASHIRE Evening Telegraph journalist Clare Cook has been shortlisted for a national award. Clare is one of six people from all over Britain nominated for the title of Reporter of the Year in the Regional Press Awards 2004. Her entry centred on a detailed
JIMMY Bell is eager to begin a new chapter in Accrington Stanley's proud history. Stanley's assistant manager will lead the side in training with new player-coach Paul Cook as they officially become a full-time outfit for the first time in over 42 years
WAS it just a coincidence that your usual claim of 'fairness' was omitted from the foot of your letters column? Whilst I have always thought it should not be possible to change sides either in local or national government without facing a by-election,
A BURY cyclist successfully completed a gruelling 160-mile trek to raise money for a children's sports club. Kieran Coe, from Tottington, completed the course along with workmates Gareth Cosens and Brendan Coe from the Burnley-based Scott Dawson Advertising
FORMER Blackburn Rovers midfielder Matty Holmes has decided to call time on his playing career after 16 years in the game. Holmes, who joined Rovers from West Ham in 1995, has quit as player-coach of non-league Dorchester Town in order to concentrate
A 78-YEAR-old woman was pushed to the ground and robbed as she walked through a Burnley town centre subway. The pensioner was walking through the subway by Gala Bingo, in Centenary Way, when the robber struck, causing her to fall to the ground and hit
PLANS to transform Victoria Mill, Chapeltown, into apartments have been submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council - just months after similar proposals were attacked by parish councillors. Medlock Construction Ltd, a general building firm based in Oldham
AN eye-catching 15ft stone and steel sculpture designed by a group of Rossendale pupils will be unveiled at a Valley business park next month. The £20,000 sculpture will have its protective cover removed by a platform crane in front of the students who
WHILE he continues his search for a centreback, Boro boss Kevin Glendon explained his reasons behind his latest signing, striker Brian Welch. "He's only 30, he's still got a lot of football left in him and not only has he got a good goal scoring record
A MARATHON runner has donated her medal and sponsorship money in memory of a 'gentle giant' who helped disabled children. Family friend Georgina Lonican, 29, of Leicester Road, Blackburn, was joined for the final seven miles of the Blackpool marathon
MOTORISTS could avoid heavy fines for dirty exhaust fumes by having their cars checked at a Cleaner Vehicles roadshow in Bury on Friday. The roadshow is on the Market Car Park in Spring Street, Bury, from 10am to 3pm, and will offer free exhaust tests
YOU can count on teenager Ben Kirkby after he picked up an award for his achievements in numeracy. Ben (16), from Brandlesholme, won the numeracy award in the further education category of the Basic Skills Learner Awards. Presented by BBC newsreader Gordon
UNWILLINGNESS to talk isn't a characteristic normally associated with the people of East Lancashire. In shops, bus stop queues or almost anywhere you will find people chatting about almost every subject under the sun. It's part of the friendliness of
WHAT a week I've had! I left Manchester Airport on Saturday morning for Krakow, the old capital of Poland where the Pope was born, to film part of a Granada programme called That's Rich, to come out next month. But what was a little bit more interesting
I AM secretary of Lower Darwen Road Safety Panel and I witnessed the aftermath of the cement mixer crash on Thursday June 17. I was so disturbed by what I saw that I went back to photo the incident, because an hour or so later it would have been the slaughter
A HEALTH and safety expert swapped his Caribbean paradise for a fact-finding mission in Bury. Devnath Roopnarine is chief inspector of the health and safety executive for Trinidad and Tobago. He is studying in the UK for an MSc in occupational safety
THE re-opening of a Pilsworth restaurant gave the outgoing Mayor and Mayoress of Bury a Mexican wave on the couple's last official engagement. Councillor Wilf Davison and his wife, Maureen said goodbye to a year in office with a Mexican meal at the newly-refurbished
MASKED raiders armed with a lump hammer burst into a jewellers and stole luxury watches worth thousands of pounds. The three robbers wearing balaclavas raided Humberstones, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, shortly before 2pm yesterday. They used the hammer to
GP surgeries across the borough have been provided with state-of-the-art computers. Bury Primary Care Trust (PCT) has bought replacement equipment for the majority of practices to improve patient care. It will give quick access to patient records, booking
LEIGH RMI, saved from relegation by the expulsion of Margate, who failed to overcome problems with their ground, have a tough start to their fifth season of Conference football. They kick-off on August 14 with a home tie against newboys Crawley Town but
A CONCERNED mum urged police to take urgent action to reduce traffic speed in the Stoops Estate area after a young child was knocked down. Residents used last night's Police Authority meeting at Burnley Town Hall to air their views. Patricia Dolan, who
THE mum of a teenager waiting for a kidney transplant today called for a national poll on organ donation laws. Karen Coupe's daughter Sarah, 14, has been on the waiting list for four years, said she was devastated MPs voted against 'presumed consent'
MASKED raiders armed with a lump hammer burst into a jewellers and stole luxury watches worth thousands of pounds. The three robbers wearing balaclavas raided Humberstones, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, shortly before 2pm yesterday. They used the hammer to
BURY East Area Board is to meet this Thursday at Millwood Special School in Fletcher Fold Road, Bury, starting at 7pm. The public meeting includes a 45-minute open forum for people to raise issues of concern or interest.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a nurse who died after the motorbike she was travelling on collided with a car. Pillion passenger Angela Townsend, aged 47, of William Street, Radcliffe, was killed on Sunday evening as she travelled along the clockwise carriageway
A GAMES area could be built in Earby in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour by youths. Following a petition by a youth group to the West Craven Committee of Pendle Council a report was commissioned to investigate the possibility of building a multi use
A FATHER-to-be is behind bars for four months after a catalogue of offences - the latest editions to his "appalling" criminal record. "Car obsessed" Carl Anthony Little, 22, wiped away tears as Burnley magistrates told him they had no choice and he had
BLACKBURN'S clergy successfully opposed an application for cinemas to open on Sundays. The application was made by Blackburn's Sunday Cinema association, but at a meeting of the Blackburn Watch Committee their proposals were rejected. Mr Stayon, of Blackburn
HUNDREDS of passengers were left waiting when the maiden voyage of a historic new Seacat service from Lancashire to the Isle of Man was delayed. A rope became trapped in part of the state-of-the art catamaran and the journey, which was supposed to illustrate
TWO East Lancashire police officers who pulled a man from a burning building have been handed a rare commendation for their bravery. PC Dave Williams and Sergeant Martin Knight, of Accrington Police, were given a letter of appreciation by the area's top
A FLOURISHING local design and communication specialist has moved to prestigious new offices which will act as a catalyst for future growth and success. Expanding Appleby Bowers, headed by Bernie Bowers, has moved to considerably larger premises at Bank
A THRIVING Business Club is quick off the mark to win trade and investment opportunities for regional firms, generated by the Olympic Games. The Club has forged a new link with Athens in a bid to open up these potentially lucrative links. More than 6,000
MORE money than ever before has been spent on keeping the taps flowing, toilets flushing and the lights shining in the north west. United Utilities' regional investment programme topped £1 billion for the year which is the equivalent of a massive £3 million
HOME buyers can now tie up a deal to move into a former shoelace factory in Whitefield. Work is complete at Beau Works in Sefton Street, which developer Cocoon Homes has converted into a large penthouse apartment and six mews-style homes. Traditional
DETECTIVES are continuing to question staff at Prestwich Hospital a month after a patient was found dead in a cell. And on Monday, June 28 a second post-mortem was carried out on the body of Azrar Ayub as the authorities and his family seek to establish
CLITHEROE Castle will echo to the sound of clashing swords when it hosts a medieval re-enactment day. The free event has been organised by staff at Clitheroe Castle Museum and will take place near the castle keep on Saturday from 11am to 4.30pm. Medieval
STEVE Cotterill has forced himself to sit through a series of video nasties to identify Burnley's failings. The new Clarets chief gets his first chance to put players through their paces when pre-season training kicks off in earnest on Thursday. In the
SHAKERS have drawn an opener at home to Yeovil Town on August 7 and Wigan Athletic are at home to Nottingham Forest in the new fixtures. Wanderers kick off their fourth season in the Premiership with a home clash against Charlton on August 14. Manchester
SHAKERS boss Graham Barrow has had time to reflect on how he will approach the new 'League Two' season writes Peter Collins Known to football fans as a no-nonsense, tough-as-teak player, age has obviously mellowed the six foot two inch, 13 stone, Chorley-born
RADCLIFFE'S Water Polo squad came out on top in the recent Manchester and District under-14's Water Polo tournament at Varley Street Swimming Pool. The finals consisted of four teams who had all qualified through the group stages. The first match of the
IT was a weekend to forget for Radcliffe as they slumped to an embarrassing defeat at Central Lancashire League strugglers Crompton on Saturday. After skittling out their opposition for 130 on a poor wicket, the Racecourse side subsided to a paltry 50
MIKE Howard put up a great show for Radcliffe AC at the Waugh's Well Fell Race, holding on for 16th place. David Ferguson also had a super debut for the club in 25th place, but the lads were upstaged by the club's ladies, who won their team prize, superbly
RADCLIFFE were finally beaten by Mother Nature as they failed by a single wicket to deliver the knockout blow of a prized fighter to Milnrow's faltering innings. Having reduced their fiesty opponents to 102-9, chasing 126 for victory, the heavens opened
THE pupils of a devoted teacher who died when he was knocked off his bike as he cycled home from work joined family and friends at his funeral. More than 150 people packed into Blackley Crematorium on Monday for a moving service to remember 44-year-old
A COURT was told how a gang, including a man from Radcliffe, murdered a cannibis farmer, after holding him and his children hostage in a makeshift torture chamber. Brian Waters, aged 44, his two grown up children and another man were alleged to have been
A CAT lover who rescues abandoned cats and kittens in the Darwen area has pleaded with people to have their pets neutered. Maureen Savage, who runs Moggies Cat Rescue, is currently having to care for 34 kittens and some pregnant cats. She said: "I desperately
ROSSENDALE and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team are urging hikers to get involved in a charity walk - Rossendale Way in a Day. The 45-mile trek around the Rossendale Valley is an important date on the mountain rescue team's fund-raising calendar. For those
WORKMEN have started work to create a new sports park in Rossendale. Contractors working on behalf of Groundwork Rossendale have begun re-surfacing the old school site in Stubbylee Park, Bacup. They are expected to complete work on the sports facility
WHITEFIELD and Unsworth Area Board gets back to work this week with a new chairman. The first area board meeting after the elections will take place on Thursday at Elms Community Centre, Green Lane, Whitefield, from 7pm. Coun Joan Grimshaw, who was elected
APPLICATIONS are being invited for a licence to provide an FM commercial radio service to cover Blackburn and the surrounding area. The Office of Communications (Ofcom) estimates this licence could achieve coverage of an area with an adult population
BLACKBURN petrol service stations are selling the cheapest unleaded in East Lancashire, according to motoring organisation the AA. Its Petrolbusters chart places Blackburn at number 46 in the national 200 cheapest petrol towns, with the average litre
A HUNT was under way today for a man who has gone on the run after being accused of seven "unprovoked and violent" pub attacks. Anthony Wright, 48, whose last known address was Burnley Road, Blackburn, is alleged to have entered two pubs wielding a meat
BLACKBURN brewer Daniel Thwaites has announced record pre-tax profits of £13.2 million after achieving record sales throughout its brewing, pubs and hotels operations. Chairman Ann Yerburgh described the results as 'excellent' and said they had been achieved
LABOUR is launching a last-ditch bid to hold on to power at Blackburn with Darwen Council in the hope that six breakaway councillors may return to the fold. In a new twist that could see the party end two weeks of political turmoil by retaining control
THE very mention of England football fans abroad conjures images of violent clashes, water cannons and flying tables. But reporter ANDREW TAYLOR spent two weeks in the Portuguese town of Albufeira during the trouble at Euro 2004 and paints a very different
COUPLES are missing out on marriage-saving sex therapy sessions - because they are unwilling to talk about what goes on behind the bedroom door. Marriage guidance workers at Relate Lancashire are bewildered as to why East Lancashire people are unwilling
THE pupils of a devoted teacher who died when he was knocked off his bike as he cycled home from work joined family and friends at his funeral. More than 150 people packed into Blackley Crematorium on Monday for a moving service to remember 44-year-old
I WAS surprised to read the self-congratulatory letter (June 22) from Bury South MP Ivan Lewis, which not only sought to claim a Labour victory in the local elections, but was even cheeky enough to see the result as "a significant vindication" of the
A TRIP to France for 30 schoolchildren as a reward for good attendance was cancelled when their coach failed to turn up -- twice. The excited Elton High pupils met up at midnight last Thursday, not long after England's defeat by Portugal in Euro 2004,
