Did you know that Haslingden has its own "Runamok" indoor soft play and party centre for children up to 11 years old? The centre features a large climbing frame, a toddler's area for younger children and a baby area for tiny tots and crawlers. Scramble
BLACKBURN Rovers slipped to another defeat at Upton Park after West Ham debutant Freddie Sears headed a late winner. Rovers appeared to be on course for only their second win here in 45 years when Roque Santa Cruz headed them into a 20th minute lead.
BURNLEY dropped further out of the play-off picture after slipping to a sixth home defeat of the season. The Clarets were undone by two quickfire early goals that defied a bright start by Owen Coyle's men. Seyi Olofinjana finished well in the 15th minute
A CLEAN-UP campaign is needed behind a row of prominent properties in the centre of Burnley, a councillor has claimed. David Heginbotham says the rear of shops in Church Street, was in dire need of upgrading. He said: "I really do feel that this row
A DRUG dealer who repeatedly supplied crack cocaine to undercover police officers has been jailed for two years. Ikram Ullah, 21, used cash from deals to fund his own addiction, Burnley Crown Court was told. The defendant admitted five charges of supplying
A PLAN to build 16 three-bedroom houses in Rawtenstall has been thrown out by Rossendale Council. Hurstwood wanted to build them at the back of Holly Mount House, a Grade II listed building, in St Mary's Way. The developer said it would be willing to
PLANS to turn a derelict building in Crawshawbooth into a new takeaway and restaurant have been refused. Applicant Arif Hussain wanted to develop the Burnley Road venue, which was a restaurant up until 2005. But no parking was provided in the plans.
CHRIS McCann has received another call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under 21 squad. The Clarets midfielder, who has yet to win his first cap, will be hoping to shake off injury in time to be involved in the UEFA U21s Championship qualifier against
Dall St. Res. Assoc. alongside Burnley Borough Council that kindly provided the Community Skip for the Burnley Wood residents to utilise had a very successful morning on Saturday 15th March. The skip was delivered around 9am and the constant stream
BURNLEY were on the back foot early as Wolves scored a quickfire double. The opener, although against the run of play as Burnley made a bright opening, was finished well by Seyi Olofinjana in the 15th minute, after he received Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's square
ROQUE Santa Cruz grabbed his 16th goal of the season but that was cancelled out by a Dean Ashton equaliser as these two sides went in level at the break. Rovers, who have won just once at Upton Park in 45 years, made the perfect start when they took
A MAN who went to Pakistan four days after being made subject to a community supervision order was arrested as he flew back to Manchester airport five months later. Faizal Khan, 26, of St James Road, Blackburn, admitted breach of the order when he appeared
A man on a donkey rides into town and delighted folk tear off tree leaves to tarmac the road with them. He's a real celeb; a true star. His CV includes walking on water, untwisting deformed limbs and making blind eyes see. This pop idol does more
A DRUG addict who spat at a civilian custody officer in Blackburn police station has been jailed for 84 days. Blackburn magistrates heard that Stephen Holt spat at the officer when he thought he had refused to make him a cup of tea. And imposing an
This week's Lancashire Telegraph bingo winner is spending her winnings on a holiday. Ada Sheridan, 76, of Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, won £500 courtesy of Lookers, Vauxhall Blackburn. She said: "I play every week and I'm glad I've won. "I think
A "HARD-working family man" had a secret cocaine addiction which he hid from his family and friends. Blackburn magistrates heard that father-of-four Makbul Bagas had been stunned by a police drugs raid at his home and his appearance in court. And Michael
AS AN ex-serving RAF person I was stationed at RAF Wittering after returning from the canal zone and Cyprus in 1956. It was a great camp to spend the rest of my time in the RAF. Also Peterborough and the surrounding towns and villages. The only thing
RE: Doctors surgery, I don't know that longer surgery hours will make any difference. Both doctors and surgeries are a shambles at the moment. You ring up asking the doctor to call, the receptionist asks what the problem is, you tell her and she rings
I WAS intrigued with the article by local councillor Tony Greaves under the heading "Views from the Lords" (LT, Feb 26) concerning vote-rigged elections and the problems he envisages in Pakistan where he states that the opposition parties between them
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has withdrawn a planning application to build a new store in Oswaldtwistle. The company planned to open a Tesco Express on a rundown "grot-spot" at the vacant former Oswaldtwistle Fire Station site. But the application was withdrawn
A MAN twice smashed his partner over the back of the head with a wooden ornament after a drink-fuelled row. Hyndburn magistrates heard the ornament shattered with the force of the second blow delivered by Paul Roberts. And jailing him for 160 days District
AN ANAESTHETIST struck off after an operation on a nine-year-old patient went wrong has failed in a bid to resume his career at London's High Court. Mariyappan Balasubramanian, who worked for the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in hospitals in Burnley
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle has revealed he is scouring Europe to bring new talent to Turf Moor. The Clarets boss, who himself travelled north of the border for a scouting mission 24 hours after recording a double over Charlton Athletic, insisted the
THE play-off push will be a test of nerve, but Burnley manager Owen Coyle is already well versed if events go right to the wire. The Clarets boss had to endure a few nervous minutes as the Scottish First Division title was decided on the final game of
Kyle Lafferty believes he is getting back to his best, and is ready to prove to supporters he is worth a place in the Burnley team. The Northern Ireland international ended a three-month goal drought with an early opener in last weekend's 1-1 draw at
OWEN Coyle has backed Clarke Carlisle and Stanislav Varga to lay the foundations for success. Burnley go into the final eight games of the season on the back of a valuable clean sheet against Charlton Athletic, which contributed towards a sixth home
SO this year's Budget has been announced. I know it's a bit embarrassing to admit, but am I the only one who doesn't really "get" it? Whenever this time of year comes around, when we see the Chancellor cheesily lifting up his battered red briefcase
A NELSON pensioner has chronicled the trials and tribulations of being a child evacuee. James Sinclair, 79, has written about his early years highlighting the plight of families during the Second World War. A Wartime Trilogy, published by Blackburn
THE decision of the Department of Transport not to come up with the £8m needed to bring railway services between East Lancashire and Manchester into the 21st century is a huge let-down for the area. Quite why the government has taken such a disappointing
THIS may have been the 'diet' version of Karine Polwart's live shows - just her, her brother Steven and accordionist Inge Thompson - but they more than made up for a lack of numbers with the quality of their performance. Although you'll always find Karine
Christopher Armstrong, The Dean of Blackburn, reflects upon Palm Sunday. The Christian Church stands at the threshold of the most significant week in the year for Christians: the week that leads to the Crucifixion of Jesus, his burial and his resurrection
The celebrations for St Patrick's Day are to be held this weekend. The actual day is the 17th March. Everyone have some fun and wear something green.
THE GOVERNMENT'S refusal to fund crucial rail improvements is "unfair" on the people of East Lancashire, according to a business leader. Mike Damms, the chief executive of the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, said the move was needed from a business
HAMELDON Community College is making "satisfactory progress", according to education watchdogs. But the embattled Burnley school, which was placed in special measures by Ofsted inspectors 12 months ago, is still producing "disappointing" exam results
A MASSIVE blow has been dealt to the regeneration of East Lancashire after plans to transform rail links to Manchester were shot down. The Department of Transport's decision was today met with anger and disbelief. The work could have led to half-hourly
LATEST blueprints for the Weavers Triangle have been approved by planners - amid hopes that they will be a catalyst for the regeneration of Burnley town centre. An outline application by Rossendale-based developers Hurstwood to convert the sprawling
