A BURGLAR who raided a blind man's home but was caught after leaving a spot of blood on a pillow has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Burnley Crown Court had been told how Peter Johnson, 35, struck while the victim, who has a guide dog, was out
A COUNCILLOR has called for a disused mill to be made more secure after it was targeted by vandals for the third time in 12 months. Between 25 and 30 firefighters spent hours battling a blaze in the derelict mill, in Albert Street, Whitworth, which is
A CLARETS fan proposed to her boyfriend at half-time during Burnley's match against Watford. Season ticket holder Chris Robinson, of Read, gave the thumbs up to partner Adele, also Robinson. The message "After 15 years together.....will you marry me
RESIDENTS are being given the chance to air their views as two supermarket giants put forward plans to open new stores in Colne. Pendle councillors said both planning applications for the stores in Colne will be judged on their merits, rather than only
A CAMPAIGN to turn Burnley into a Fairtrade town has been successful after organisers enlisted the support of more than 100 businesses, schools and churches. Burnley MP Kitty Ussher presented Mayor Peter McCann with the Fairtrade Town Status Certificate
A WHOLE row of houses had to be evacuated after a house fire spread to neighbouring properties. Two people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation following the fire in Albion Street in Brierfield tonight. Pumps from Nelson and Burnley using an
A POLICE sergeant is to run the London Marathon in memory of a 17-year-old girl who died from Leukaemia. Natasha Shaw, from Burnley police, is dedicating the 26-mile run to Yasmin Arshad. Sgt Shaw, who works for the hate crime and diversity unit, will
A CHILD has been left fighting for his life after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver. The five-year old boy was crossing Westmoreland Street, in Nelson, with his sister and seven-year-old brother when he was struck by a car. He suffered serious
A MAN who threatened police with a meat cleaver after being found kneeling on his partner armed with a knife has been jailed for public protection. Burnley Crown Court heard how Steven Joplin, 47, had almost 80 previous convictions including offences
A PENSIONER and his son narrowly escaped being killed in a fire that has wrecked their home. Paul Kennedy, 35, described how he thought he and his father "were both going to die" when they were almost trapped in a smoke-filled kitchen. Fire broke out
9 teams of Cub Scouts from Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Clayton le Moors and Gt Harwood took part in a 5 a side football Knockout at Bowley Campsite recently to find the Hyndburn District Cubs Champions. After a keenly fought match All Saints Clayton
ROSSENDALE-born DJ Andy Kershaw who was jailed for breaching a restraining order involving his ex-partner has been released. Kershaw spent 44 days behind bars after pleading guilty to the offence at the High Bailiff's Court in Douglas on the Isle of
DARWEN MP Janet Anderson has called on the council to provide a much needed' play area for a housing estate. She wants play issues on the Oakdale Estate in Darwen to be addressed by looking into the possibility of a facility being created at nearby The
COUPLES who have collectively clocked up nearly 400 years of marriage received a special blessing to mark the 20th anniversary of a church. Bishop of Burnley the Rt Rev John Goddard blessed seven couples at St Barnabas' Church, Blackburn, today. The
LABOUR councillors have been accused of "playing politics" after a crackdown on boozing in the streets was delayed. Blackburn with Darwen council's ruling members claim the measure, which would give police extra powers to challenge drinkers on the streets
A skip for the collection of waste paper and card will be in position in the car park of St. Mary's School, Brundhurst Fold, Mellor during the weekend of 14-16 March. Please use this facility to reduce waste and increase recycling.
Thursday 13th March, Victory Park, 6-7pm. Tuesday 25th March, O/S Fosters Arms, 6-7pm. For more information contact Barnoldswick Police on 01282 472828
TEENAGE pregnancy in Blackburn with Darwen is down by 28 per cent in the last ten years, with rates across the rest of Lancashire falling by 15.9 per cent. New government figures place Blackburn with Darwen in the top three in the North West for reducing
Lancashire have confirmed that Oxford-based company White Horse Contractors have been awarded the contract to install a new state-of-the art drainage system and outfield at Old Trafford this summer. White Horse have extensive experience in this area,
Hello from me your local PCSO Rikky Gallacher. Just to let you know the next PACT surgery will be held on the 7th April 2008 at Harvey Street Youth & Community Centre. Please come along and put your concerns or ideas to me il be very pleased to see
A FIREMAN has been drafted in to help deliver an education programme aimed at reducing the number of accidents involving young drivers. Fire officer Steve Johnson will use his 24 years of experience in the fire service to tell teens about the importance
A PENSIONER claimed council tax benefit despite the fact she was receiving a pension from Lancashire County Council. Blackburn magistrates heard that Mavis McDade also failed to reveal that she had a pension from Canada Life, that she was working part-time
The Countryside and Forestry Unit of Calderdale MBC have confirmed to Todmorden Town Council that new way-marker discs had been ordered and experienced paid volunteers recruited to undertake the proposed path surveying and way-marking. Concern had been
