DAVE Holden is closing in on his ninth Sidecar Ace of Aintree title. The veteran racer from Great Harwood had Rob Coward sat alongside him, as his regular passenger Dick Jacques was unable to compete due to work commitments. Riding his Windle Chassis
SOPHIE Hitchon of Pendle Athletic Club had her first taste of international competition at the World Youth Games. Although she didn't qualify for the hammer final, time is on her side as she celebrated her 16th birthday at the competition.
MOBILE speed cameras have been operating in the streets of Lancashire since the 1990s. But numbers have increased since the inception of the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety in 2001. In Lancashire the cameras are used in three different ways,
LAURA Finucane finished sixth in the final of the 800 metres at the European Under-23 Championships. Racing at Debrecen, in Hungary, the 21-year-old, from Colne, was on the shoulder of the leader at the bell with an opening lap of 60.46 seconds, but
A 36-YEAR-old mum-of-five has died after collapsing from a suspected heart attack in the street. Tracey Ann Bleasdale, complained of chest pains as she walked to her home in Berkeley Crescent, Padiham, after a shopping trip with her family. She collapsed
ROAD safety officials have bucked the national trend and stepped up the use of mobile speed cameras across Lancashire. The move was revealed as new figures showed that there have been drastic cuts in the use of the devices in some parts of the country
BLACKBURN Harriers' Chairman Tony Wood has led the tributes to Alison Leonard following her wonderful performance in winning the 800 metres silver medal at the IAAF World Youth Games. Wood, who is also the club's historian, described her performance
A CRICKETER tried to stop two teenage burglars he caught in the club's pavilion - by locking them in. But the raiders managed to smash their way through a boarded up window at Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, and escape. Cricket
WORK has begun on the £95,000 revamp of a car park plagued by abandoned vehicles. The Holgate Street car park, Great Harwood, is poorly lit and has poor drainage as a result of blockages caused by run off water from the adjacent planted areas. The site
Tom Bradshaw, from Blackburn, lies eighth in the Visma Formula Palmer Audi Championship after the latest rounds of the 20-race series. The 18-year-old drove his Accident Exchange sponsored Audi-powered single-seater to third place and a did not finish
THE UK's largest sponsor of educational academies has been unveiled as the backer for the controversial new Accrington Academy. The United Learning Trust (ULT) will invest £1.5million into the proposed academy which is set to replace Moorhead Sports
LANCASHIRE has won two team medals at the Inter Counties Half Marathon Championships. The competition was incorporated into the recent Humber Bridge Half Marathon starting at Hull, where Lancashire's women worked as a team to earn the silver medal.
A MAN "flipped" after losing an arm wrestling contest with his boss's son, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Warren Mars went back to his van on Beacon Fell View Caravan park, Longridge, and armed himself with two knives. And as he
IN 12 months we've gone from sweltering to soaking. From slapping suncream on pigs and being told not to jump into rivers to cool off, to ducking and diving under brollys and hoods. Last year our moors were ablaze and a 10-year-old boy was thrown out
BURNLEY Council's car parks are a "minefield" of danger and poor security, according to a damning new report. And bosses at the authority look set to have to spend at least £100,000 to try and bring them up to standard. The cash needs to be spent to
PLANS for a £1million marina in Burnley have been unveiled. Bosses of Barden Mill, Barden Lane, are hoping to build a 92-berth marina on the 26 acres of land behind the store. Plans have been submitted to Burnley Council for approval and bosses of Barden
THREE East Lancashire athletes have won medals at the prestigious English Schools Track and Field Championships which were held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham last weekend. Eleanor Markendale, representing Hyndburn Schools, won the silver in
Some school children went on a visit to Gt Harwood Jungle room today, on the way back to school they proceeded to cross the pedestrian crossing, the one near the car park thats getting a "Make over" As you can imagine, a class size is about thirty. Any
Elderly residents in Blackburn have paid tribute to local school pupils. Around 40 members of Blackburn with Darwen Arthritis Branch went to Witton Park High School for afternoon tea. Branch chairman Nora Greenwood said: "It is a lovely event for us
BAD feeling over comments made to an ex-soldier's girlfriend led to an assault outside a Blackburn pub. Blackburn magistrates heard that Simon Cruise claimed he had been head-butted by the other man inside the Stage Door pub, Mincing Lane. But he accepted
VILLAGERS are waiting excitedly for the results of the North West in Bloom competition after putting the finishing touches to their efforts. Residents of Stubbins were supplied with a three-tier planter by Rossendale Council, which has been given pride
An exciting 20/20 Lancashire League semi-final cricket match will take place between Haslingden and Burnley on Friday, 20th July at 6.15pm on the Bentgate ground. Well worth a visit even for non-cricket fans. Admission is £2.
A 26-year-old woman has been committed to Preston Crown Court on charges arising out of her allegedly stealing her mother and sister's identities. Charlotte Louise Dibb, of Bracken Hey, Clitheroe is alleged to have used their details to obtain credit
A WOMAN threw stones at the window of a flat where she thought her fiancé was with his ex-girlfriend. But Blackburn magistrates heard her aim was poor and she actually smashed windows of the flat below. Beverley Ann Smith, 33, of Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn
DARWEN and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson has defended herself against claims she abused the parliamentary pass system. Mrs Anderson has been criticised after giving a pass to her 'old friend' David Ramsden, the chairman of Deregulate Ltd, which helps
A ROAD safety group is calling for a change in the law after police were unable to prosecute a motorist over the death of an eight-year-old girl. A 27-year-old man from Nelson, who had been arrested and released without charge, this week told the inquest
PLANS to build 36 houses on the former site of a football ground and nightclub have been withdrawn following a catalogue of potential problems. Documents drawn up for councillors detailed how potential residents of the site would be plagued by bad
Mitton Hall, just outside of Whalley, was once a Tudor mansion and the oldest part of the building dates back to 1487 AD. It now hosts weddings amongst other events, in its beautiful Ribble Valley location
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of stolen property will go to good causes in a police giveaway. Station stores are overflowing with plasma TVs, games consoles, computers, mountain bikes and other goods confiscated from thieves throughout Pendle which have
LANCASHIRE is in for a tasty treat this summer when famous guests visit the county as part of the Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture. After the success of the festival last year, this year's event, in September, promises to be bigger and
A KURDISH asylum seeker trashed his friend's flat after the two men had fought over a woman and his property had been damaged. Blackburn magistrates heard that Johnny Jaza Raoof Abdulrahman carried out the revenge attack after his finger had been nearly
The viaduct that runs through Whalley is the largest and longest in Lancashire. It has 48 brick arches which cross the valley of the River Calder. More than seven million bricks were used in its construction.
A DEVELOPER has hit back at a civic trust after it raised objections to its plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment of a shopping centre. Bosses at CNC Properties said they were 'surprised and disappointed' that Rossendale Civic Trust has raised
OFFICIALS from the Foreign Office are to step up pressure on police in India hunting the murderer of a charity worker, the victim's family said. The family of Michael Blakey, of Mayfair Road, Pike Hill, said they have been told British diplomats feel
Parish church of St. Mary and All Saints, Whalley. The church was founded in 506AD, so is just over 1500 years old!
RIBBLESDALE League side Earby will face Thwaites LCB Knockout Cup holders Bootle for a place in the final this weekend after a thrilling quarter-final win over Bolton League side Farnworth. Nigel Hodge helped booked their place in the last four when
RESIDENTS in Burnley can have their say on voting arrangements this week. Burnley Council has launched a review of its arrangements for people to cast their vote. The council is also consulting local political parties, councillors and people with disabled
A HOMELESS charity is set to re-open after being closed for three months following an arson attack. Staff at Safe Space, a homeless shelter in Carr Road, Nelson were forced to evacuate the shelter in April when vandals set fire to a wheelie bin. The
A DENTIST who groped a dental nurse has been struck off - and faces losing his new £500,000 practice as a result. Dr Martin Kono Abe, 36, grabbed the young woman's breasts as she sat at a computer terminal at the Blackburn surgery. He was convicted
A PENSIONER from Darwen has pleaded guilty to sex offences against a teenage girl from the town. Ronald Gettins, 74, of Hindle Street, was arrested on April 30 and charged with sexual activity with a girl under 13 and two counts of sexual activity with
ICE hockey aces Blackburn Hawks have appointed ex-player Ian McDade as head coach for the forthcoming English National League (North) campaign. Blackburn-born Ian - formerly known as Ian Hough - is no stranger to the coaching side after spending time
COSTS arising from Pendle Council's failed bid for a legal challenge to Barnoldswick fire station cuts can be met from existing budgets, the council said. Pendle Council set aside £7,300 to pay for the costs of legal advice and the application to the
A DARWEN company will award grants worth £8,000 in this year's Citizen/ Crown Paints Community Awards. Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings Ltd, in conjun-ction with the Lancashire Telegraph's sister paper, The Citizen, run the awards every year to reward
A PAIR of centuries-old shoes have provided a unique insight into an historic pub's past - after being found under the floorboards. The footwear, measuring three inches and believed to have belonged to a child, were discovered during renovations at the
A £800,000 major regeneration scheme that will give a facelift to two dilapidated streets has got under way. Over the next six months, 35 houses in Blackpool Street and South Shore Street, Oswaldtwistle, will be given a complete overhaul in a bid to
TWO people were trapped in a car in Oswaldtwistle in a crash at about 11.30am this morning. Four people were in the car which crashed outside the Britannia Inn in Haslingden Old Road. No other vehicles were involved.
This structure was unveiled by the Blackburn Education Committee for the opening of Feniscliffe playing fields and pavillion.
Also in the Feniscliffe area is a dentist, a launderette and a care service establishment. For such a small area, the community has access to a good range of services.
The building behind St. Francis's Church is the Sunday School. Unfortunately the outside of the building has been subjected to a number of graffiti attacks.
A NURSERY has had to close less than a year after it opened after Blackburn College terminated its contract. The Blue Cabin nursery opened in the college grounds in St Paul's Street in September, and was run by two nurses who had been made redundant
One of two lion plaques. There is a plaque on each of the gateposts at the parks entrance. This one commemorates the opening of the playing fields by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1963
The entrance to the playing fields can be found at the bottom of Tower Road. This entrance also leads to the Pleasington Crematorium and Cemetery, and the Pleasington Nature Reserve. The playing fields are used regularly for football, cricket and model
A YOUNG poet has won a competition to have his work published in a regional poetry anthology. Zain Hussain, seven, who attends Whitefield Infants School, Nelson, won a poetry writing competition for his poem It was so quiet I could hear'. His work is
CHATBURN library, in Sawley Road, was forced to close after a flash flood drenched the carpets in 75 litres of water. The flood gushed in just before 2pm yesterday during a heavy downpour. Christine Woodworth, who runs the library, said the drains
NEARLY 250 soldiers from Lancashire's Territorial Army infantry battalion took to the battlefield on French soil for a gruelling 14 days taking part in a NATO peace-keeping operation. The 4th Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (4 LANCS) were
Lea lies to the north west of Preston and is predominately rural in nature. It is one of the most westerly wards of Preston City Council. The main road to Blackpool passes through Lea, as does the railway line, Ribble link and Lancaster Canal.
There has been an interesting 'heated' debate going on over the future of Lancashire League cricket as the sport struggles to survive in the 21st Century. The league website and local press have quite rightly encouraged fans and supporters to express
A TEENAGER who befriended a "disorientated" girl in Burnley in the early hours asked if she was okay - and then helped himself to her handbag, a court heard. Apprentice bricklayer Sean Andrew Robinson, 18, went with the 17-year-old, who had become separated
INFORMATION technology guru Paul Waddington has turned his back on the south to make his career in East Lancashire. The 30-year-old, who for the past four years has been IT manager at London's Wimbledon College, has taken up a position in Rossendale.
Welcome to the 'Your Feniscliffe' section of the Lancashire Telegraph website - the online home for your community. This mini-site provides Feniscliffe residents with the opportunity to post news and views about the area directly online. This news
POLICE in Lancashire solved more crimes in May than they have in any single month for four years. According to the latest figures, 2,104 offences committed in Lancashire in May 2007 ended with a court conviction. During that month there were 10,500
Youngsters from the Fosters Youth Group, Barnoldswick, were rewarded for their hard work with a presentation of Ozzy and Jack Osbourne autographs. Coun Jenny Purcell, who leads the group, sent photographs of the teens cleaning the bus station near
IMPROVEMENTS to the cafe at Towneley Park, in Burnley, have been officially unveiled. Work on the Stables Cafe, a former 18th Century stable and coach house, began in January and has transformed the popular visitor spot. The cafe has remained open
A sensory garden has been opened at Newfield Special School, Blackburn. Blackburn with Darwen mayor Maureen McGarvey opened the garden designed to allow pupils to watch and understand nature. Headteacher Jane Barry thanked the Freemasons for funding
The county council has announced that it is considering introducing measures to improve safety and on-street parking on Skipton Road, near its junction with Causeway. It is proposing that the limited waiting bay outside the shops be extended back
A spate of purse thefts from elderly shoppers in Accrington town centre is being investigated by police. Police believe two women are responsible. One has a possible Eastern European accent, is in her late 30s to early 40s, has dark hair tied up, and
A questionnaire is being handed out in the town asking local people for their feedback, comments and suggestions about the setting up of a community cinema in the old school in Rainhall Road. Questions with multiple choice answers include: 'If a
GRANTS worth more than £450,000 to fund healthier lifestyles in East Lancashire have been announced by the Big Lottery Fund today. Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living project has been awarded £250,000 and The Chai Centre in Burnley will get £207,497
YOUR correspondent is quite right in bemoaning the hugely increased cost of water. Since 1995, we have lived in Clitheroe and Great Harwood, in both cases with two WCs and with two occupants, and in that time the price/m3 of actual water used, via water
SINCE July 1, all I have heard is praise about the smoking ban. Well can't you tell that all these comments are from non-smokers. People fail to mention the fact that a smoker has a right to smoke just as non-smokers have a right to breathe in clean
MAY I suggest the person responsible for calling off this year's Arts in the Park looks for a career change. It's bad enough being moved to Witton Park from Corporation Park, when nine out of 10 people I speak to prefer the latter. Then to find out
AS a supporter of alternate week collections (with a family of four), I feel I must register my displeasure in reading that the council are returning to weekly collections for refuse. As someone who works for a neighbouring authority who use alternate
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after she suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision on Barrowford Road. The driver of a Vauxhall Astra was taken to Burnley General Hospital after the collision, which took place at 8pm on Tuesday night on Barrowford
THE world of celebrity is an incestuous place. Take last night's Victoria Beckham: Coming to America, for instance. The title of the special hour-length programme charting Brand Beckham's move to Los Angeles was of course a play on words of eighties
I'LL apologise in advance for this week's column. But the thing is, buying your first house turns you into one of those people you laughed at behind their backs for their incessant talk on boring issues nobody else is interested in: Council tax, the
EVERY woman's wardrobe in East Lancashire must have at least one pair of them. If you don't you should head for the shops right now. They go with almost anything and one of the great things about them is they can be dressed up or down. And we can safely
Peculiar Icelandic electro-pop ensemble who seem unlikely to set the UK on fire. Unacceptably bizarre might better describe the saucy group, who apparently deliver a tremendous live performance involving glitter and nudity, but on this CD just offer
A CEREMONY later today will mark the start of work on two of Burnley's new 'super-schools'. A digger will cut the first sod at 10am on the Eastern Avenue site of Sir John Thursby Community College and Ridgewood Community High School. It will become
STEVE Cotterill is over-the-moon to see his Burnley strikers up and running this summer following last night's goal-feast at Wrexham. The Clarets cantered to a 5-2 victory in their second pre-season friendly, with Andy Gray leading the way with a first-half
BAYERN Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz has indicated he is keen on playing in the Premiership - which could open the door for a move to Blackburn. The 25-year-old frontman, who is surplus to requirements at Bayern following the big-money signing of Luca
