BAFTA-nominated comedian Mark Steel is coming to Burnley on May 4 as part of his spring tour. James Rampton found out more about his new show, Vive La Revolution. Things are going well for Mark Steel. His TV show, The Mark Steel Lectures, in which
THE moment of truth comes for Burnley girl Charlotte Hartley tomorrow. The 19-year-old from Cliviger is part of the England hockey squad which takes on Canada in their Commonwealth Games opener. The former Mansfield High School pupil said: "This is
A MAN who wanted to be arrested assaulted a police officer when all else failed, Burnley magistrates heard. Wayne Noone, 26, set out to go shoplifting in Marks and Spencers but got cold feet and when police were called they found no evidence of a crime
POLICE in Rossendale are aiming to drive away nuisance motorbikers with the launch of a new initiative. Officers working with environmental group Groundwork have designed a new two-week educational programme to encourage responsible bike riding. They
ONE of the proposed Burnley super schools' is in a high risk flood zone, analysts have found. But a risk assessment for the new Unity College, due to be built in Towneley Park, says the potential for the area to become flooded can be avoided. However
TRANSPORT chiefs today called on more people to use a Burnley bus service set up to help people into employment. Burnley Employment Shuttle Transit is proving popular with workers but those running it are calling on more people to give it a try. County
STEPHEN Child, of Burnley and District Historical Society, takes a look at scouting in Burnley in the 1960s. Bob-a-job: This raised a lot of money for the scout movement and was usually done during Easter week. The more common tasks were weeding gardens
TWO tearaway brothers who terrorised a Burnley estate could be facing jail after flouting Anti-Social Behaviour Orders. Anthony James Wadd-ington, now 20, and brother Daniel Karl, 18, might end up behind bars even though their behaviour was said to be
A TEENAGE girl was abducted by a motorist before being dumped by the side of a rural road in freezing weather, police revealed today. And detectives investigating the incident believe a woman driver who stopped to help the girl may hold the key to cracking
A PENDLE bar has won its two year fight for a "fair deal" on opening hours. Rood Bar, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, has been granted an extension by magistrates to stay open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. And to mark the new hours bosses are throwing
A RARE football programme from Nelson FC's halcyon days is expected to fetch hundreds of pounds when it goes to auction. The 77-year-old programme, which cost one old penny when new, was produced for the Stockport County versus Nelson Third Division
A MAN launched unprovoked abuse at an Asian passer-by after hurling stones for "fun" in the street, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Kevin Smith, 21, had been throwing stones at a road sign and his solicitor said he had just been doing
THE FAMILY of a tragic teenager who died after falling from a tree have set up a website to record her memory forever. Rachel Stewart, 12, of Hollins Road, Nelson died last April after falling from a tree in fields behind Fisher-More RC High School,
Sarah Willimott defied the odds to clinch third in the UK Cross Country Challenge Series. In the final round at Nottingham, the Blackburn Harrier changed her mind on the morning of the race to run and finished 22nd in the senior women's race. A niggling
Joint English Fell Champion Rob Hope began his defence at the recent Carding Mill Canter in Shropshire. The four-miler is the shortest of the series and Hope finished fifth in 43:15. Rob's brother Danny took seventh with Sean Bolland of Bowland in 12th
Pendle Hill is one of the most popular venues for the fell running fraternity, with at least six races taking place there during the year including a round of the English Junior Championships in August. The Half Tour, which took place last Saturday,
WHEN Carl Rice utters the word "exactly", the irony isn't lost on him. "That wasn't intended to be a pun," he grinned, following his automatic response to a question. But it's a word that is inextricably linked to the actor turned writer, turned stand-up
Burnley boss Steve Cotterill seems sure of a hostile welcome at the Britannia Stadium following his decision to quit Stoke City and join Sunderland in late 2002. But after expressing his delight at signing a new, long term contract earlier this week,
MIDFIELDER Micah Hyde is facing a fitness fight ahead of Burnley's trip to Stoke City this weekend. The Clarets stand-in skipper, who has missed just one game all season through suspension, suffered tweaked medial knee ligaments in last Saturday's 3-
Liverpool are trying to move their match at Blackburn from April 15 to avoid a clash with the annual Hillsborough Memorial service at Anfield. The Reds had settled on a kick-off time of 5.15pm on the Saturday but now they are out of the Champions League
BLACKBURN Rovers are on the verge of agreeing a price for Zurab Khizanishvili. I understand that they will have to pay Rangers a fee in the region of £500-750,000 to make the defender's loan move permanent. Blackburn have first option to buy the Georgian
A BUS driver has been sacked after a passenger complained that he was playing a computer game while behind the wheel on a busy route. The driver, who has not been identified, was the subject of an inquiry by his employers at Blackburn Transport, after
FRANK Wharton is expecting a quieter year than usual - despite taking on the top job in East Lancashire golf. Wharton became the new ELGA president for 2006 and 2007 after six years as secretary. "It will probably be less work," said Frank, who has
TV LICENSING bosses today warned evaders: "Get a licence or expect a knock at the door". The warning comes as a spring crackdown takes place from today across Lancashire, with Enquiry Officers making more visits to unlicensed addresses. Last year, TV
VOLUNTEERS will sweep Great Harwood clean next month in an annual event. The April 1 spring clean will target nine routes around the town in a bid to tidy up the area and create a sense of pride in the community. The event is being organised by the
DON'T you just love opening ceremonies on the TV? We all know that being realistic, the Commonwealth Games is basically the equivalent of a school sports day in comparison with major events such as the Olympics, but at least it will guarantee us a few
A DEVELOPER is planning a spectacular gateway for Rawtenstall town centre. The Rawtenstall-based Hurstwood group wants want to build a hotel on the site of Accrington and Rossendale College as part of £40million plans to revamp the town. The group formally
A BLACKBURN College student has overcome blindness to achieve top marks on a higher education computer course. Today Celia Roberts of St James's Road, Blackburn, urged others to not let their disabilities or age stop them from realising their own potential
EAST LANCASHIRE motorists are getting a fair deal at petrol pumps across the area, the Evening Telegraph can reveal. The results of tests carried out by Lancashire County Council's trading standards department at petrol stations throughout East Lancashire
MP JANET Anderson has called on Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell to ensure that the BBC's proposal to move large parts of its operation from London to the North West goes ahead. Speaking in a debate on the new BBC Charter, which will scrap the corporation's
THOUSANDS of pounds have been stolen in a street robbery outside Blackburn's five-day market in Penny Street. Detectives today appealed for witnesses to the theft which took place as a holiday sales rep was taking the weekend's takings to the bank at
A BLACKBURN mum who works full time has scooped a top literary prize after writing her first novel in her spare time. Nicola Moss, 42, of Beardwood, won £1,000 and will see her book published after claiming first place in the north west regional final
REDUCING cases of the MRSA in East Lancashire hospitals by 20 per cent every year will be a "hard task", according to the hospital trust's infection control team. But consultant micro-biologist Dr Ruth White reassured members of Hyndburn Council that
A THUG who terrorised an estate has been jailed after admitting a string of anti-social behaviour offences. John Holland, 26, of Warwick Close, Church, was jailed for six months following a police investigation into disorder on the Norfolk Grove estate
AN EAST Lancashire man has proved he is a loyal soldier for he will miss his wife's birthday, his wedding anniversary and the birth of his first grandchild for a mission in Iraq. Andrew Byrne from Longridge is one of 120 Territorial Army soldiers from
HOME baking "like mother used to make" is being promised by stallholders involved at the new Clitheroe Country Market. It opened for its new season on Tuesday and will be held every Tuesday from 10am until 11.30am at Clitheroe United Reformed Church
RESIDENTS from the Redearth Road area of Darwen defended the condition of their homes and said their community had been ripped apart by plans for demolition. They spoke out during the public inquiry into compulsory purchase orders made by Blackburn with
DURING my many years in political life, including the pre-Blackburn era, I've covered all sorts of briefs. These days, that means foreign affairs what one of my predecessors as Foreign Secretary described as "common sense and humanity as it applies
A FREE drink at the White Bull, in Ribchester, is the prize for the Looking Back reader who can identify this mystery photograph. It hangs in the 300-year-old hostelry, but Emily and Jason Keen, who took over as mine hosts in 2004, are keen to learn
THE first Sunday school banner of Brownhill Congregational Church, Blackburn, was dedicated by the minister the Rev J G Millward at the harvest festival in September 1953. Church wardens had made the silken banner themselves, to a plan arranged by the
WHY do I get the feeling that Crufts is not about dogs but owners? The dog reduced to a medium. A means to an end. Breeding fees for Crufts winners are counted in thousands and when that amount of money is involved I suspect that it's the cash that
IT was so encouraging to read the letters regarding the proposed closure of the Lewis Textile Museum in Blackburn. I am baffled and angered that our council can even consider throwing away more of our local heritage. I remember being taken as a four
INTERESTING to read the complaints about the Lewis Textile Museum closing and items sensibly being moved to a more popular venue, ie the museum. I wonder how many of those complaining such as the Tory and Liberal councillors and the LET reporter who
IN response to various letters about the supposed closure' of the Lewis Textile Museum, readers should be aware that this museum is simply being relocated into the main museum rather than being closed'. This will allow for better display and interpretation
Something new awaits visitors to Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen. Six new directional fingerposts have been planted' in the wood, thanks largely to money raised by Gordon and Elaine Craig at their ruby wedding party, when guests were requested to bring cash
DARWEN Moorland High school was today celebrating after government inspectors declared it is no longer failing its pupils. The school emerged from a two-year battle to come out of special measures, imposed after inspectors deemed it was failing or likely
LANCASHIRE and Blackpool Tourist Board was today setting out to promote the county's top conference venues. The second Lancashire and Blackpool Venue Show, organised by the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board and supported by the Northwest Regional
BLACKBURN is to help spearhead a new drive against vandalism and criminal damage. It is one of 80 local areas in England and Wales to take part in a new programme of action with five practical guides aimed at stopping the yobbery which leads to graffiti
A SENIOR councillor facing allegations of possessing indecent images today told of his delight after it was revealed he would not face criminal charges. But Darwen councillor Dave Smith still faces a Blackburn with Darwen Council probe into the improper
WHEN teenager Matthew Crow came to choosing his work experience he heard a divine calling to spend a day with the Bishop. Yesterday the 15-year-old found out what life was like for the spiritual leader for the Church of England in most of Lancashire
A THIRD of beds in East Lancashire's two main hospitals are set to be axed within three years, the Evening Telegraph can reveal. A total of 417 out of 1,248 beds are to go at Blackburn Queen's Park Hospital and Burnley General Hospital when a controversial
Pendle Hill is one of the most popular venues for the fell running fraternity, with at least six races taking place there during the year including a round of the English Junior Championships in August. The Half Tour, which took place last Saturday, is
WHY do I get the feeling that Crufts is not about dogs but owners? The dog reduced to a medium. A means to an end. Breeding fees for Crufts winners are counted in thousands and when that amount of money is involved I suspect that it's the cash that matters
IN response to various letters about the supposed closure' of the Lewis Textile Museum, readers should be aware that this museum is simply being relocated into the main museum rather than being closed'. This will allow for better display and interpretation
INTERESTING to read the complaints about the Lewis Textile Museum closing and items sensibly being moved to a more popular venue, ie the museum. I wonder how many of those complaining such as the Tory and Liberal councillors and the LET reporter who wrote
IT was so encouraging to read the letters regarding the proposed closure of the Lewis Textile Museum in Blackburn. I am baffled and angered that our council can even consider throwing away more of our local heritage. I remember being taken as a four or
A BUS driver has been sacked after a passenger complained that he was playing a computer game while behind the wheel on a busy route. The driver, who has not been identified, was the subject of an inquiry by his employers at Blackburn Transport, after
BLACKBURN Rovers are on the verge of agreeing a price for Zurab Khizanishvili. I understand that they will have to pay Rangers a fee in the region of £500-750,000 to make the defender's loan move permanent. Blackburn have first option to buy the Georgian
ONE of the proposed Burnley super schools' is in a high risk flood zone, analysts have found. But a risk assessment for the new Unity College, due to be built in Towneley Park, says the potential for the area to become flooded can be avoided. However,
THE FAMILY of a tragic teenager who died after falling from a tree have set up a website to record her memory forever. Rachel Stewart, 12, of Hollins Road, Nelson died last April after falling from a tree in fields behind Fisher-More RC High School, Colne
A THUG who terrorised an estate has been jailed after admitting a string of anti-social behaviour offences. John Holland, 26, of Warwick Close, Church, was jailed for six months following a police investigation into disorder on the Norfolk Grove estate
A BUS driver has been sacked after a passenger complained that he was playing a computer game while behind the wheel on a busy route. The driver, who has not been identified, was the subject of an inquiry by his employers at Blackburn Transport, after
Burnley boss Steve Cotterill seems sure of a hostile welcome at the Britannia Stadium at the weekend following his decision to quit Stoke City and join Sunderland in late 2002. But after expressing his delight at signing a new, long term contract earlier
FRANK Wharton is expecting a quieter year than usual - despite taking on the top job in East Lancashire golf. Wharton became the new ELGA president for 2006 and 2007 after six years as secretary. "It will probably be less work," said Frank, who has also
A RARE football programme from Nelson FC's halcyon days is expected to fetch hundreds of pounds when it goes to auction. The 77-year-old programme, which cost one old penny when new, was produced for the Stockport County versus Nelson Third Division (
MIDFIELDER Micah Hyde is facing a fitness fight ahead of Burnley's trip to Stoke City this weekend. The Clarets stand-in skipper, who has missed just one game all season through suspension, suffered tweaked medial knee ligaments in last Saturday's 3-0
BLACKBURN Rovers are on the verge of agreeing a price for Zurab Khizanishvili. I understand that they will have to pay Rangers a fee in the region of £500-750,000 to make the defender's loan move permanent. Blackburn have first option to buy the Georgian
A SENIOR councillor facing allegations of possessing indecent images today told of his delight after it was revealed he would not face criminal charges. But Darwen councillor Dave Smith still faces a Blackburn with Darwen Council probe into the improper
DARWEN Moorland High school was today celebrating after government inspectors declared it is no longer failing its pupils. The school emerged from a two-year battle to come out of special measures, imposed after inspectors deemed it was failing or likely
A DEVELOPER is planning a spectacular gateway for Rawtenstall town centre. The Rawtenstall-based Hurstwood group wants want to build a hotel on the site of Accrington and Rossendale College as part of £40million plans to revamp the town. The group formally
A BUS driver has been sacked after a passenger complained that he was playing a computer game while behind the wheel on a busy route. The driver, who has not been identified, was the subject of an inquiry by his employers at Blackburn Transport, after
BLACKBURN is to help spearhead a new drive against vandalism and criminal damage. It is one of 80 local areas in England and Wales to take part in a new programme of action with five practical guides aimed at stopping the yobbery which leads to graffiti
A BLACKBURN College student has overcome blindness to achieve top marks on a higher education computer course. Today Celia Roberts of St James's Road, Blackburn, urged others to not let their disabilities or age stop them from realising their own potential
WHEN teenager Matthew Crow came to choosing his work experience he heard a divine calling to spend a day with the Bishop. Yesterday the 15-year-old found out what life was like for the spiritual leader for the Church of England in most of Lancashire.
STAR striker David Nugent faces spending the rest of the season on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his foot. The youngster came off after scoring twice in North End's 3-1 win over Ipswich last night. The injury took place when Nugent went after
DAVID NUGENT led a North End comeback from a goal down against a ten-man Ipswich to get Preston back to winning ways. On a slippery, sodden pitch, goals were all but guaranteed from the off - and the dismissal of Richard Naylor within 10 minutes seemed
Joint English Fell Champion Rob Hope began his defence at the recent Carding Mill Canter in Shropshire. The four-miler is the shortest of the series and Hope finished fifth in 43:15. Rob's brother Danny took seventh with Sean Bolland of Bowland in 12th
Sarah Willimott defied the odds to clinch third in the UK Cross Country Challenge Series. In the final round at Nottingham, the Blackburn Harrier changed her mind on the morning of the race to run and finished 22nd in the senior women's race. A niggling
THE moment of truth comes for Burnley girl Charlotte Hartley tomorrow. The 19-year-old from Cliviger is part of the England hockey squad which takes on Canada in their Commonwealth Games opener. The former Mansfield High School pupil said: "This is the
HOSPITALS across East Lancashire have been under a lot of pressure to reduce the incidence of the potentially deadly superbug MRSA. Real efforts have been made since some deficiences were highlighted including a campaign to get staff and visitors to clean
A RARE football programme from Nelson FC's halcyon days is expected to fetch hundreds of pounds when it goes to auction. The 77-year-old programme, which cost one old penny when new, was produced for the Stockport County versus Nelson Third Division (
A THIRD of beds in East Lancashire's two main hospitals are set to be axed within three years, the Evening Telegraph can reveal. A total of 417 out of 1,248 beds are to go at Blackburn Queen's Park Hospital and Burnley General Hospital when a controversial
Liverpool are trying to move their match at Blackburn from April 15 to avoid a clash with the annual Hillsborough Memorial service at Anfield. The Reds had settled on a kick-off time of 5.15pm on the Saturday but now they are out of the Champions League
TRANSPORT chiefs today called on more people to use a Burnley bus service set up to help people into employment. Burnley Employment Shuttle Transit is proving popular with workers but those running it are calling on more people to give it a try. County
A MAN who wanted to be arrested assaulted a police officer when all else failed, Burnley magistrates heard. Wayne Noone, 26, set out to go shoplifting in Marks and Spencers but got cold feet and when police were called they found no evidence of a crime
A MAN launched unprovoked abuse at an Asian passer-by after hurling stones for "fun" in the street, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Kevin Smith, 21, had been throwing stones at a road sign and his solicitor said he had just been doing
TWO tearaway brothers who terrorised a Burnley estate could be facing jail after flouting Anti-Social Behaviour Orders. Anthony James Wadd-ington, now 20, and brother Daniel Karl, 18, might end up behind bars even though their behaviour was said to be
A RARE football programme from Nelson FC's halcyon days is expected to fetch hundreds of pounds when it goes to auction. The 77-year-old programme, which cost one old penny when new, was produced for the Stockport County versus Nelson Third Division (
THE FAMILY of a tragic teenager who died after falling from a tree have set up a website to record her memory forever. Rachel Stewart, 12, of Hollins Road, Nelson died last April after falling from a tree in fields behind Fisher-More RC High School, Colne
VOLUNTEERS will sweep Great Harwood clean next month in an annual event. The April 1 spring clean will target nine routes around the town in a bid to tidy up the area and create a sense of pride in the community. The event is being organised by the town's
HOME baking "like mother used to make" is being promised by stallholders involved at the new Clitheroe Country Market. It opened for its new season on Tuesday and will be held every Tuesday from 10am until 11.30am at Clitheroe United Reformed Church hall
DURING my many years in political life, including the pre-Blackburn era, I've covered all sorts of briefs. These days, that means foreign affairs what one of my predecessors as Foreign Secretary described as "common sense and humanity as it applies to
MIDFIELDER Micah Hyde is facing a fitness fight ahead of Burnley's trip to Stoke City this weekend. The Clarets stand-in skipper, who has missed just one game all season through suspension, suffered tweaked medial knee ligaments in last Saturday's 3-0
Burnley boss Steve Cotterill seems sure of a hostile welcome at the Britannia Stadium at the weekend following his decision to quit Stoke City and join Sunderland in late 2002. But after expressing his delight at signing a new, long term contract earlier
RESIDENTS from the Redearth Road area of Darwen defended the condition of their homes and said their community had been ripped apart by plans for demolition. They spoke out during the public inquiry into compulsory purchase orders made by Blackburn with
THOUSANDS of pounds have been stolen in a street robbery outside Blackburn's five-day market in Penny Street. Detectives today appealed for witnesses to the theft which took place as a holiday sales rep was taking the weekend's takings to the bank at
Billy Davies has urged his remaining strikers to fill the void left by the injured David Nugent. North End's worst fears were confirmed yesterday morning when doctors told Nugent he had broken a bone in his toe. Less than 12 hours earlier, Nugent had
GPS speed camera warning systems are 100 per cent legal and that's official! This was confirmed during the second reading of the Road Safety Bill in the House of Commons, when transport minister Dr Stephen Ladyman and Tory MP Owen Paterson both admitted
