NELSON is "full of pig-sties and dumps", according to a leading councillor. Coun Tony Greaves slammed the state of the town after hearing that it had more grot spots than any other in the borough. At a meeting of Pendle Council's executive committee
A MUM has launched a drive to build a community garden for disabled children and adults in Darwen. Tracy Jones, 43, of Somerset Avenue, who uses crutches because of bone problems, wants to create the garden after becoming frustrated with the lack of
A MUM injured in a terrorist attack took up martial arts to rebuild her confidence - and is now set to compete in the world championships. Cat Carlin, 25, of Ermine Close, Higher Croft, Blackburn, was in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh when terrorists
SCHOOL children marched into Nelson Town Hall to support a deal that would bring one of Pendle's new "super schools" a step closer. Around 15 pupils, lead by Coun Naseem Shabnam, attended the meeting to demonstrate their interest in the plans for a new
WHEN I went to vote at the recent local elections, I felt like I was taking part in one of those horror films where everyone is afraid to leave home because of the dreaded plague. Where was everybody? The street was deserted. Nobody outside the voting
HELP the Aged recently reported new research which revealed some older people with incontinence have had to resort to using buckets and jugs in order to avoid an accident in public. We also revealed over half of older people are put off from going out
WHILE I agree with the Lancashire Telegraph's wasted lives campaign, I do not believe all young drivers are to blame for so many accidents. Only the other day I came down Birch Hall Avenue, Darwen to the roundabout on the A666. I indicated to turn right
ACCRINGTON Stanley have unveiled ambitious plans to take over one of the town's best-loved pubs. The club, based in Livingstone Road, have shown an interest in taking control of the Crown, which is nearby in Whalley Road. The Crown has been shut for
A 'DANGER' junction on a by-pass could be closed after an 84-year-old man died in a crash. The news was revealed at the inquest into the death of Henry George Hindle, of Lower House Farm, Paythorne, Clitheroe. The inquest heard that Mr Hindle died when
Since winning the Observer Food Magazine's Best Sunday Lunch award back in March, the Fence Gate Inn, near Burnley, has become the hottest destination in town. We spoke to the man behind the magic, owner and proprietor Kevin Berkins. REGULARS at the
A ROAD safety campaigner has slammed council officials for refusing to ban HGVs from a busy Haslingden through-route. A ban excluding lorries weighing over seven-and-a-half tonnes from using Grane Road has led to the HGVs using Roundhill Road, Haslingden
A WOMAN who assaulted a police officer and two detention officers in one night has walked free from court. Burnley Magistrates heard how Charlene Newton, 22, had become aggressive and tried to break free when she was arrested after trouble broke out.
YOUNG chemists from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, have returned from a competition victorious for the third year running. The four chemistry students from the West Park Road school won the Salters' Challenge at the annual Salters' Festival
DEREK Egan is hopeful of returning as manager of Rossendale United after the running of the club was handed over to a supporters group steered by ex-player Steve Hobson. Hobson and his determined band of fans have taken control, debt free and leased
SIMON Grayson is aiming to lead Blackpool out of the shadows when he steps out at Wembley tomorrow for the League One play-off final. After spending years languishing in the lower reaches of the Football League, the once unfashionable Lancashire club
FORMER Blackburn Rovers defender Jay McEveley has revealed a few stern words from Andy Cole helped save his career. The 21-year-old is part of the Derby team that will do battle against West Brom on Monday for a lucrative spot in the Premiership. And
BURNLEY chairman Barry Kilby revealed staging Michael Owen's England return at Turf Moor was one of his proudest moments. A crowd of 20,568 witnessed Newcastle striker Owen run out in an England shirt for the first time in almost a year, after having
ENGLAND ace Michael Owen admitted it was a "pleasure" to make his international comeback at Turf Moor. Burnley's famous ground played host to Owen's first game under manager Steve McClaren last night in the first England B international to be held at
DEREK Egan is hopeful of returning as manager of Rossendale United after the running of the club was handed over to a supporters group steered by ex-player Steve Hobson. Hobson and his determined band of fans have taken control, debt free and leased
DAVID Bentley was today sweating on a call-up to the full England squad following his man-of-the-match performance for England's B team last night. Manager Steve McClaren was due to unveil his squad for next week's showpiece friendly with Brazil in a
SIMON Grayson is aiming to lead Blackpool out of the shadows when he steps out at Wembley tomorrow for the League One play-off final. After spending years languishing in the lower reaches of the Football League, the once unfashionable Lancashire club
IN an age of billionaire owners and multi-million pound transfer fees it's difficult to imagine what kind of football player could be bought for £1150. But, back in September 1911, that very amount, a club record fee, captured Tommy Boyle, arguably the
DAVID Ormerod is calling on the people of Accrington to save their cricket club. The Thorneyholme Road side has reached crisis point on and off the field, with the club reporting debts of £10,000, while the first XI, which is yet to record a win this
A NATIONAL Audit Commission inspection into Pendle council's use of resources - investigating how it manages its money - has given it a high score of three. Coun David Whipp, who has responsibility for resources, said: "The Audit Commission has recognised
A 22ft-long flower planter has been placed at the railway station in Rishton to celebrate Community Rail Week. The planter, sited under the Rishton sign, has been made from recycled plastic by Prosperity Recycling. Volunteers from Prospects, an
WHO needs David Beckham when England have David Bentley? The Blackburn Rovers midfielder staked his claim for a call-up into Steve McClaren's senior squad by delivering a Beckham-esque performance that was so impressive, he almost succeeded in silencing
