A BRAVE farm worker who was crushed by a one-ton bale of hay has vowed to return to work. Robert Field, 21, of Cornfield Grove, Burnley, has amazed family with his positive attitude despite fears that he may be paralysed. His left leg was amputated
ROBBIE Blake and Chris McCann were both on the scoresheet as Burnley confidently swept aside the Championship's bottom club Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Steve Cotterill made a couple of changes from Saturday's 2-2 draw against Blackpool.
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ROBBIE Blake grabbed his first Championship goal of the season as Burnley took a deserved interval lead against rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Blake's turn and shot on the 15-minute mark gave Wednesday goalkeeper Lee Grant absolutely
A CHARITY group has accused workmen of dumping their equipment and possessions during renovation work at the centre where they have met for 40 years. Whalley luncheon club members have been upset by the actions of Lancashire County Council (LCC),
THIS is how Burnley's new sixth form college is going to look. Burnley Schools' Sixth Form is being built on the site of the former Barden High School's playing fields as part of the £250million Building Schools for the Future scheme. It is due to open
Ramsbottom Choral Society has started its new season and has a new President internationally renowned organist conductor pianist and composer Wayne Marshall.New members are welcome anyone who can sing or play an instrument is welcome to come along.Telephone
Computer use is to be restricted at Ramsbottom Library during peak times.Maximum online time is to be one hour instead of the usual two.To reserve a spot and to ensure that you get a place ring the library on 0161 253 5352.The library on Carr Street is
A new office equipment store has opened in Ramsbottom.The shop called Abacus Office Systems is on Smithy Street near the Theatre Royal.It covers stationery orders,binding,laminating and offers a fax service and design services.The store also sells and
Tesco is to open another store in the Rossendale Valley.The supermarket giant is to take over the Somerfield store in Ramsbottom on King Street that will close on September 27th.Many items in the Somerfield store are selling at between 25 to 50% off the
A RAILWAY station which has seen its share of screen fame is set to step into the spotlight in its own right. Entwistle station, bet-ween Darwen and Bromley Cross on the Blackburn to Bolton line, has been the backdrop for film and TV specials, but remains
SIXTY seven takeaways, restaurants and canteens have been warned to take food hygiene more seriously after receiving bottom marks in a new scheme. Fast food outlets and eateries across Blackburn and Darwen have been named and shamed after the council
JUSTICE caught up with a woman two years after she moved out of Blackburn, leaving an outstanding court case behind. Blackburn magistrates heard Christine McEwan had been expecting the knock at the door, which eventually came when police executed an
A 41-YEAR-OLD man went to his pregnant ex girlfriend's place of work to say he loved her and ended up being arrested. Hyndburn magistrates heard that as a result of the incident in Clitheroe Tesco, Clifford Nicholson had lost his partner, his job and
A PROBLEM-solving meeting has been called for residents in Mill Hill to tackle crime and community safety issues. Council neighbourhood officers are hosting one of their regular multi-agency meetings at the Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street
THREE youths have been arrested after a spate of vandalism, indecent exposure and violence. Police received several calls on Saturday morning complaining of three drunken males who were damaging cars and exposing themselves to bystanders in and around
In-form Vicky Gill has finished third in the Great Yorkshire Run 10K clocking 34:06 at Sheffield. Race winner was the former World Cross Country Champion Benita Johnson of Australia with 32:55, with Birhan Dagne from Belgrave Harriers second in 34:02
Nick Dougherty has been pipped to a place in this month's Seve Trophy by Phil Archer - who finished runner-up in the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Cologne. Shaw Hill professional Dougherty looked set for a place in the UK & Ireland team that takes on
A PROLIFIC thief who was subject to an anti-social behaviour order has been jailed after breaking in to up to 10 cars in one night. Jason McCourt, 32, was arrested as he broke in to cars in Keighley Road, Colne, on September 10, police said. Officers
BOSSES of Colne FC are set to submit plans for a new multi-million pound stadium. If the proposals are approved by Pendle Council, the new stadium will be built next door to the existing ground on land between Nelson and Colne Rugby Club. Ambitious
PROBLEMS with segregated communities cannot be cured by new schools, a leading cleric has said. Blackburn Cathedral's Canon Chris Chivers described the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme, which will see a major shake-up of secondary education
PEOPLE will have their chance to shape the future development of Burnley's historic Weavers' Triangle at an event this week. The 'Watch this Space' event will take place on Thursday at Nelson House, Nelson Square, at both noon and 6.30pm, with each session
IT is an occupational hazard of goalkeeping that if you drop a clanger, it always looks much worse than when a defender, a midfielder or a striker does the same. This is particularly the case if that clanger is dropped in stoppage time when you have
Walter Street Primary School in Brierfield was broken into over the weekend, but it is thought that nothing was taken. The intruders had smashed a window and removed the glass from it to get into the school, between 4pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday,
A TAXI driver was left with a black eye, cuts and bruising after being attacked by a passenger. The driver picked up his attacker at a Colne town centre taxi rank, and took him to Cravendale Avenue, Nelson, at around 9pm on Saturday. But on arriving
HOMELESSNESS has fallen in Pendle, according to new council figures. A review carried out on behalf of the government has shown just 125 applications to be registered homeless in the borough in 2006/7, compared to 529 in 2004/5. But housing regeneration
A Lancashire MEP wants people to drink tap rather than bottled water to protect the environment. Lib Dem Chris Davies has also called on the European Parliament to provide jugs of tap water instead of the thousands of bottles used at meetings. He said
A DOG which attacked a 12-year-old girl and sank its teeth into her leg has been spared by Burnley magistrates. The victim had had to spend two nights in hospital, was in intense pain and her jeans were ripped after the animal pounced as she played
A TEENAGER was subjected to an unprovoked assault by hooded attackers as he walked down a Brierfield street. The 16-year-old was in Heyhead Street when he was approached by two men, and one punched him in the face. Police said the attack was unprovoked
An electrical fault sparked a blaze at a carpet factory in Haslingden yesterday morning. Operations were temporarily halted at Interfloor in Broadway while fire crews from Haslingden, Accrington and Burnley tackled the fire. Part of the machine was
PEOPLE with embarrassing sexual health conditions are being provided with two new clinics to discuss their most personal problems. Sexual health infection rates in east Lancashire are rising year-on-year for all kinds of conditions, including chlamydia
FARMERS in Lancashire can move livestock direct to an abattoir, collection centre or slaughter market as foot and mouth restrictions were eased. Trading Standards and police patrols will continue throughout Lancashire in order to ensure that other movement
WORSHIPPERS at a Nelson mosque now take their gloves and overalls to prayers - so they can clean up the streets afterwards. Around 25 members of the Jamia Masjid Minhaj-ul-Qur'an, Brunswick St, began picking up litter outside after morning and evening
LIMITS on novice driver engine size and regular retests could help reduce the carnage on our roads, according to East Lancashire driving instructors. But forcing learners drivers to do a set amount of time behind the wheel before getting their licences
DANCERS from Pat Eakets School of Dance and Drama were celebrating after passing exams in ballet, tap, modern jazz and drama. All 165 dancers who took the British Theatre Dance Association exams in July passed with a record 12 children gaining platinum
BLACKBURN Rovers fans consider themselves to be among the unluckiest supporters in the country, according to new research released by the National Lottery. More than 2,000 football fans from across the country were surveyed and Blackburn Rovers supporters
I BELIEVE grief is very private; I feel uncomfortable with all this joining in and all the weeping and wailing by periphery people. So it happens. Someone famous dies and it makes you stop and think and maybe you're sad for a little while; perhaps you
ST John's Primary School, Great Harwood, has a new head teacher. Darren Mussell has taken charge after being deputy head for five years at the St John's Street school. He takes over from Jill Walmsley. Father-of-two Mr Mussell, 39, said: "I'm looking
BUS operators have vowed to crackdown on louts disrupting services and causing damage by throwing stones at vehicles. In the latest incidents the 8.26pm service from Worsthorne to Burnley was pelted with stones as it travelled through the Brunshaw Estate
You voiced respect for Mother Earth, To the Body Shop ethics you gave birth, You made the world a more enlightened place, With skin care products to revive the face. You championed the cause of community trade, Your eco-friendly thinking always made
The steps at the top of the Village green are wonderfully rustic but are also quite difficult for the infirm to climb. Do they need rebuilding at a better angle, tastefull handrails fitting, ropes and crampons!. What do you think ?
After 10 minutes Lee Woollam received a through ball and slotted it into the back of the net with his right foot. 1-0. Brierfield were unlucky to concede a penalty for a hand ball decision and after 12 minutes, Liam McNulty blasted the ball into the
Nelson were keen to maintain this seasons unbeaten record and more importantly continue with their early season form as they welcomed Oswaldtwistle. It didn't take them long to show that good form when after five minutes, when from a corner on the right
Only two players were on the score sheet for Rishton U12's as they went to Accrington Stanley and beat them 8-1. Rishton played some superb attacking football in the first half going in at half-time 5-0 up. Kegan Dobson scored 5 while Declan Byrom
Belthorn United Under 12s are looking for players in all positions. They play on a Saturday in the Accrington and District League. For more information contact David on 01254 694273.
Rishton Under 11's bounced back from a midweek defeat with an excellent 6-0 victory at home to Whalley. Rishton took the lead in the 2nd minute when Charlie Feeney scored from close range after a throw in by Harry Higham. This settled the team down
A MAN has been fined more than £1,000 and ordered to pay £150 costs for fly-tipping. Tony Bryant, of Calgary Avenue, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to failing to control his waste and was fined £550. He was also fined £500 for failing to produce transfer
A FORMER Accrington artist is bringing Dutch talent to East Lancashire in a bid to help them break into the English music scene. Richard Foster has had help from friends in Brit bands Echo and the Bunnymen and British Sea Power in order to set up the
WILLY Russell's timeless take on the English class system opened to a standing ovation in Manchester's Palace Theatre. Set in Liverpool - Russell's birthplace - the smash-hit musical follows the fortunes of brothers separated at birth. Their cash-strapped
THIS is the first look at a £9million development of luxury apartments in a Rossendale village. Alden Brook is a development of 30 luxury apartments and penthouses in Free Lane, Helmshore, built by North West property firm Hurstwood Living. The scheme
ROSSENDALE-born DJ Andy Kershaw has pleaded guilty to drink-driving and breaching a restraining order banning him from approaching his ex-girlfriend. Kershaw, 48, admitted the offences when he appeared at the Deputy High Bailiff's Court in Douglas, Isle
Belthorn United Under 12s are looking for players in all positions. They play on a Saturday in the Accrington and District League. For more information contact David on 01254 694273.
Nelson were keen to maintain this seasons unbeaten record and more importantly continue with their early season form as they welcomed Oswaldtwistle. It didn't take them long to show that good form when after five minutes, when from a corner on the right
IN last week's column, I talked about why local football fans should come and watch a match at the Fraser Eagle Stadium. I mentioned the standing on the terrace and getting close to the action/players. But I missed out the biggest draw of all, it is
Only two players were on the score sheet for Rishton U12's as they went to Accrington Stanley and beat them 8-1. Rishton played some superb attacking football in the first half going in at half-time 5-0 up. Kegan Dobson scored 5 while Declan Byrom
Rishton Under 11's bounced back from a midweek defeat with an excellent 6-0 victory at home to Whalley. Rishton took the lead in the 2nd minute when Charlie Feeney scored from close range after a throw in by Harry Higham. This settled the team down
After 10 minutes Lee Woollam received a through ball and slotted it into the back of the net with his right foot. 1-0. Brierfield were unlucky to concede a penalty for a hand ball decision and after 12 minutes, Liam McNulty blasted the ball into the
SUPPORTERS are to be given an extra chance to get behind in-form Blackburn Rovers. Following the team's excellent start to the new camapign, the club has decided to extend ticket-buying opportunities ahead of this Sunday's Premier League home date
A DRUNKEN man abused his children in a park before threatening to drown his 18-month-old baby, a court was told. Scott Hargreaves was described as "paralytic" by a witness in Queens Park, Blackburn, last Saturday, who said he had never seen anybody in
WORKERS at a bus manufacturer are bracing themselves for job losses after new bosses launched a reorganisation. The staff at Blackburn-based East Lancashire Coachbuilders, which was bought by the Darwen Group last month, have received letters warning
Former Blackburn Rovers defender Paul Warhurst has been placed in temporary charge of Northwich Victoria for their game at Halifax Town tonight. The 37-year-old, who only signed on non-contract terms at the Victoria Stadium last week, takes over from
I AM researching soldiers who were killed in the Korean War while serving with the Kings Liverpool Regiment. One of the servicemen came from Rishton. He was Lance Corporal 22592542 John Elvey Nuttall aged 19, 1st Bn Kings Liverpool Regiment, died May
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill insists his side won't be taking anything for granted at Hillsborough tonight. The Clarets face a Sheffield Wednesday team who are rock bottom of the Championship having made their worst ever start to a league season with
I WOULD like to say a big thank you to everyone who was involved in the planning and organisation of Livesey Fun Day which took place at Livesey All Age Centre, Blackburn, on Saturday, September 8. It was a really good day - the sun shone for us and
I AM a boy aged 17 and a Blackburn Rovers fan from Zimbabwe, who loves the Lancashire Telegraph and Blackburn Rovers programmes because they are so informative and entertaining. But I only get them occasionally because of my poor financial circumstances
WHAT will our yobs get up to next? The Lancashire Telegraph (Sept 18) tells us that yobs are setting fire to wheelie bins in phone boxes. I am afraid the blame for this is the householder. Where I live, a person puts their bin out every Saturday morning
THE report on the clean vases policy (LT, September 6) recognises that hospital superbugs MRSA and C.diff spores survive for long periods on surfaces such as floors, bedpans and worktops - but what about bedding, uniforms and mops? Checking that flowers
Eleanor Markendale has finished eighth of 18 in the heptathlon at the Home Countries Combined Events Match at Stoke-on-Trent. Representing England U20s against Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the 17-year old from Pendle Athletic Club scored 4385
An application for an alcohol licence at Hill Place Post Office, Nelson, will go before the Licensing Committee tomorrow. Owner Irfan Arshad has applied to serve drink from 8am to 11pm every day. The committee meeting will be held in the Wilson Room
Address: New Market St, Chorley Phone number: 01257 248470 Chorley Citizen review by Chris Gee from September 18, 2007. A recent addition to Chorley's pub scene, the Sir Henry Tate, is centrally located between the town's two markets.
We need your help. As a member of the Blackburn Town Centre Partnership Board I would welcome any comments regarding the flow of the traffic around Blackburn Town Centre - with ideas on what you would like to see done to improve access around the town
EVERYONE has a theory about why society is like it was when I was a lad'. Apparently children today aren't like they used to be becasue of fast food, too much TV, lack of playing fields and X-Factor. I have another possibility to throw into the mix
BLACKBURN fashion designer Wayne Hemingway will be decking out Eric Morecambe's statue for Jeans for Genes day. The former QUEGS student has designed a special pair of jeans which will be placed on the statue on the Morecambe seafront. Jeans for Genes
BY his own admission Marcus Brigstocke does look like a supply teacher who has just wandered on stage. But don't be fooled by the corduroy suit and glasses. For those expecting 'that nice man off Radio Four' are in for a shock. In a live setting
A MAJOR scheme at the M65 Junction six slip roads and Whitebirk roundabout will get underway on October 8. The 13 week project, which is costing more than £2million, will see the roundabout being expanded to four lanes with a traffic signal control system
A MOTHER-of-two claimed benefits to the tune of more than £3,000 whilst working, Burnley magistrates heard. The court was told how care worker Julie Crook, 29, was sent four letters by the Department for Work and Pensions inviting her to attend for interview
MATT Derbyshire admits he is happy to be patient and learn his trade from the very best at Blackburn. But he is desperate to be unleashed on the Greeks this week as he attempts to fire Rovers into the group stages of the UEFA Cup. The youngster is playing
ALL-ROUNDER Jonathan Clare says he always knew he'd make it as a first-class cricketer as the 21-year-old star looks sets to sign with Derbyshire. After being released by Lancashire, he played the last couple of seasons in Derbyshire's second team before
ACCRINGTON Stanley chief executive Rob Heys insists the Reds would not welcome approaches from investors who meddle in team selection. It follows the revelation that Stanley are fourth in a list of clubs potentially being targeted by MyFootballClub,
RESILIENT Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws hopes his former employers can be his lucky omen for a second time. The last time Burnley and the Owls went head to head, on February 10 last season, Laws' side travelled to Turf Moor on the back of four
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill is impressed with his side's goal-den touch so far this season, but has urged the Clarets to strike the right balance against struggling Sheffield Wednesday. Andy Gray leads the pack with five goals in six games, while
CLITHEROE chairman Carl Garner admits tonight's FA Cup First Qualifying Round replay against rivals Chorley now takes on extra signifcance with a very winnable match for the side that progresses to the next stage. The two sides come together again at
THANK goodness it wasn't a Russian linesman (I refuse to call them assistant referees) or for that matter a Portugese one! Well done that man for a brave decision, and I still believe a marginally correct one, in front of a hostile home crowd. So the
