PLANS for a £2million homeless shelter in Burnley have moved a step closer after a £1million cash boost. Homeless charity Emmaus Burnley has been awarded a government grant to pay for a building to house 24 homeless people. Original plans for the shelter
POLICE and warden patrols are to be stepped up in Burnley's parks after a third violent attack in less than three weeks. And council officials have said that they are looking at the possibility of increasing CCTV coverage in the parks. The moves come
A TEENAGER called a 'little angel' by her parents has died after losing her battle with a rare disease. Victoria Cowpe's family, who run Huntley's ice- cream and farm shop in Samlesbury, have been left devastated by the death of a princess who would
A MAN wearing spectacles who exposed himself to a 33-year-old woman as she walked along Westgate, Burnley at 3.40pm on Wednesday. A man pulled open his jacket, unzipped his trousers and exposed himself, police said. The man is described as white, aged
A POPULAR town centre pub is set to close down with bosses blaming a drop in trade on the impact of the smoking ban. Yates's, in Parker Street, Burnley, could close as early as Bank Holiday Monday after staff were only told of their fate in the past
A MAN was repeatedly punched and strangled after an argument broke out over a party invitation, a court heard. James Campbell Hall, 20, has been warned that he could be jailed for the attack, which took place just a month after he was sentenced to a
A MUSIC collective is set to be launched in Rossendale as part of a community's efforts to preserve a historic theatre. Campaigners are determined to safeguard the future of the Royal Court Theatre in Bacup and have held a series of talks designed to
Rossendale Museum is organising family activities on Wednesday, 26th and Thursday, 27th March. Contact 01706 260785 for details and prices. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Residents in Haslingden are concerned about the resiting of Rossendale Transport Depot on Knowsley Park Way. They fear the local environment will be harmed because of increased noise, fumes and safety concerns for local children. Individuals have
A DOORMAN died when he lost control of his car after aquaplaning on water and crashed into a tree. The inquest into the death of Royston Orr heard he had been taking ecstasy and alcohol which could have affected his judgement in dealing with the "atrocious
CANDIDATES are being urged to come forward for a groundbreaking series of elections in Pendle. The first town council elections will take place for Nelson and Colne, on May 1. Twenty-four seats will be contested in Nelson and a further 17 will be up
A DRIVER who gave his brother's name when stopped by police could have landed himself a three year jail term. Burnley Crown Court heard how groundworker Jason Ludlam, 27, later told a probation officer he had been a driver for a drug dealer, but he had
HEALTH workers are hoping to get people in Hyndburn to stay fit by trying a series of simple walks in seven parks. The walks, backed by East Lancashire Primary Care Trust, Hyndburn Council, and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service, aim to encourage
A RADIO system linking businesses has been re-launched in a bid to fill the gap until a town's CCTV system is repaired. Darwen police have relaunched the newly-named Darwen Business and Pubwatch Radio Scheme while the cameras are out of operation. The
A JEALOUS teenager attacked his partner after she admitted sleeping with another man, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how David Wayne Geddes, 19, flipped after his cousin laughed in his face and told him he had had sex with the victim. Geddes
A PARISH poll has been called over controversial plans to build a supermarket in Barnoldswick - but a decision could have been made before it takes place. The poll, which will cost around £2,500, is due to take place on April 10. But Pendle's West Craven
LANCASHIRE has been named one of the country's best places to spot a UFO. A total of 23 unidentified flying objects have been recorded in Lancashire since 1961, according to official figures. Only two places had more sightings: West Yorkshire with 34
A MAN found with a large cannabis haul on him walked free from Burnley Crown Court. Leon Ali, 20, had 48 bags of the drug, plus a knife, when he was stopped by police in Daneshouse Road, Burnley, last June, the court was told. Ali, of Escott Gardens
A MARKET trader with a talent for painting has been ordered to remove his artwork from an empty stall - or pay the extra rent. Francis Mulhearn, 76, of School Lane, Guide, Blackburn, has run a successful cosmetics stall on Blackburn Market for over 20
Blackpool-based North West Air Ambulance has issued safety advice for people across Lancashire following a growing trend, over the past few years, in the emergency services requiring assistance at incidents over the Easter holidays. Compared to a typical
MUCH as I love comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb (I rate Peep Show as one of the best comedy shows of all time) I can't help but feel slightly disappointed whenever I watch That Mitchell and Webb Look. Last night was the penultimate episode of
DESCRIBED as one of the most promising blues talents to emerge from Britain in a long time, 18-year-old Oli Brown and his band have been taking the industry by storm. This year is shaping up to be an exciting one with the release of their debut studio
Rock stars can generally be split into two categories. There are those that are so far detached from everyday life that interviews are laborious affairs where answers are contrived to within an inch of their life. And then there are those who are still
THE new bus shelter seats in Market Square, Darwen, are not fit for use, a town councillor claims. Now council bosses have launched a review of the shelter. The seats were installed in recent weeks as part of the Darwen Market Square regeneration, to
SEVENTEEN pairs of eyes will focuss on the problems of dog fouling on the streets of Pendle in the coming weeks. Police community support officers and the borough council's dog welfare officers are teaming up in the battle against irresponsible pet owners
A MAN caught supplying cannabis to teenagers in Clitheroe has been jailed for six months. Preston Crown Court was told that Kashir Chowdhary, 28, had decided to offload an inferior batch of the drug. Chowdhary, of Chorlton, Manchester, admitted possession
HUNDREDS of hotels in Lancashire have breached fire safety rules, it has been revealed. Since October 2006, 333 hotels and bed and breakfasts have been told by fire bosses they are not doing enough to keep residents safe. The data, obtained by the
A man is awaiting sentence after admitting sexually abusing two schoolgirls. Julian Wilkinson, 60, of Hapton, pleaded guilty to 13 charges of indecent assault. Burnley Crown Court was told that he struck on one occasion whilst his wife was in hospital
DARWEN farmer John Whalley triumphed for the third year running at Gisburn Auction Mart's Easter show and sale of spring lambs. The top bid of the day was £104 for the champion lamb from Mr Whalley. The 12-week-old Texel cross weighed 43kgs and sold
DOGS should be banned from cemeteries to stop the "disgusting" scourge of fouling, a community leader said. Hyndburn councillor Malcolm Pritchard said that the problem in Hyndburn has left some residents "very distraught". Coun Pritchard said urgent
ONE of East Lancashire's only gay support charities is folding due to a lack of support and funding. Blackburn-based Lancashire Friend will hold its final meeting on Wednesday, 15 years after it was first set up as the East Lancashire Lesbian and Gay
LANCASHIRE police officers have the country's third highest rate for using high voltage stun guns, according to Home Office figures. Officers have used taser guns on 53 occasions since they were introduced in April 2004. Taser guns fire two barbed
MORE entries are wanted for Darwen Civic Society's 20th photographic exhib-ition. This year's theme is the New Aspects of Darwen' and/or The Exterior of Darwen Library'. The library was chosen to mark its centenary in May, and the New Aspects' is to
THE borough's only virtual children's cen-tre is on its way in Ramsbottom. Local families will be able to access information, which ranges from ante and post-natal health adv-ice, well being and nutrition. Parenting and child development guidance will
A FORMER pipe lagger died from exposure to asbestos after working at Padiham Power Station more than 40 years ago, an inquest heard. Back in the 1960s, John Kenny worked as a sub-contractor for a firm called Babcock's and Wilcock's, Burnley Coroner's
Lancashire have dismissed Yorkshire for 237 in 48.2 overs in the Pro ARCH series match in Abu Dhabi. Andrew Flintoff took the wicket of opener Andrew Gale and finished with figures of one for 21 in four overs.
WORK on a major housing development in the Infirmary area of Blackburn has finally begun. A ground-cutting ceremony was held to mark the moment the 131-home project in the Mosley Street, Abraham Street and Alaska Street clearance sites got underway.
MARK Hughes insists David Dunn and Chris Samba have buried the hatchet after they were involved in an angry confrontation during last week's 2-1 defeat at West Ham. The pair squared up to each other and appeared to exchange words after Samba was partly
ANDREW Cole and Chris McCann could be set to hand manager Owen Coyle a double derby boost. Midfielder McCann, who has missed the last three games with a groin injury, seems best placed for a recall for tomorrow's game at Preston North End, while a decision
BLACKBURN manager Mark Hughes is planning a summer spending spree after admitting his squad needs freshening up. The ambitious Rovers chief is ready to open his chequebook and bring in several new faces as part of an end-of-season shake-up. And Hughes
A MAN was left with head injuries after being racially abused in a nasty and unprovoked attack', police said. The 26-year-old Asian man was walking along Brennand Street, in the Duke Bar area of Burnley, when he was approached by three white men who
The Sophie Lancaster murder trial will restart on Tuesday next week. Former Haslingden High School pupil Sophie, 20, suffered fatal injury during an attack in Stubbylee Park in August last year. She died two weeks later. A 16-year-old boy has pleaded
OWEN Coyle has backed Graham Alexander to conquier his emotions on his first return to Deepdale. The Burnley boss acknowledged that it would be a strange feeling for the defender to play against the club he served for eight and a half years, playing
LIFELONG Burnley fan Richard Chaplow has admitted he'll walk down Wembley Way if the Clarets reach the play-off final. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old is determined to put a dent in their top six ambitions in tomorrow's derby. The Clarets head to Deepdale
DAVID Bentley reckons England are geared up for success under new boss Fabio Capello because the Italian has transformed the atmosphere from a holiday camp into a boot camp. Blackburn midfielder Bentley, who has been named in Capello's squad for next
MARK Hughes is ready to take a punt on Johann Vogel during the run-in after hailing the Swiss midfielder as the missing piece in his jigsaw. The Rovers chief revealed he has spent several YEARS scouring the world for a specialist holding player to operate
STANLEY boss John Coleman is encouraging his players to express themselves as the season enters its final stretch. The Reds' 4-1 defeat at Rochdale kept Stanley in 15th place, after a run of six games which has seen the Fraser Eagle Stadium side win
PICTURE the scene. Graham Alexander places the ball on the penalty spot, steps back a few yards, then takes a deep breath before thumping in the winner in front of the fans who used to worship him. It is a dream scenario for every Burnley fan, as their
Andrew Flintoff took an early wicket for Lancashire in the Pro ARCH series match against Yorkshire in Abu Dhabi. Flintoff, who is captaining the side in the absence of Stuart Law, took the wicket of opener Andrew Gale for 32 in his second over. The
A MAN who was knocked down by a taxi is in a poorly but stable condition at Preston Hospital. David Wilkinson, 26, from Fern Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain when he was struck by a taxi in Bolton Road, Darwen
A WANTED man has been found by police and is due to appear before magistrates. Matthew Robert Magee, 21, from Blackburn, walked into Accrington police station yesterday. He was wanted for allegedly breaching a community order given for an assault.
Mike Sanchez appeared at the first Burnley Blues Festival 20 years ago. Now he's back and we spoke to him. TOMORROW night music fans at the Burnley Blues Festival will be able to close their eyes and drift back in time to 1988. Because headline act
WORK on a major housing development in the Infirmary area of Blackburn has finally begun. A ground-cutting ceremony was held to mark the moment the 131-home project in the Mosley Street, Abraham Street and Alaska Street clearance sites got underway.
THERE has always been a way of getting round things in this country or simply ignoring them altogether. On the fifth anniversary of the war with Iraq there has been increased coverage of an occupation of another country. The Chinese have occupied Tibet
A 67-year-old woman was knocked off her bicycle by a car as she rode into Clitheroe town centre, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Ann Bulpin was thrown onto the bonnet of the car and then into the middle of the road after the collision
CHORLEY'S Nick Dougherty shot a two-under-par 70 in the opening round of the WGC-CA Championship in Miami - to stay five shots adrift of overnight leaders Geoff Ogivly and Miguel Jimenez. Dougherty, 25, fired four birdies and an eagle at Doral Resort's
I AM now very worried about my family's future. I hope I am wrong and someone can tell me why. This year the Government are borrowing over £40billion. Next year they are to borrow £43billion. Problem is, £31billion of 2009's borrowing will be used to
BEING an OAP I've been called many things in my time, the majority starting with Grumpy', but never have I been classed as greedy and selfish,' (Letters, March 17) Mrs D Clark. Most pensioners of my age and older worked all their working lives and
OVER the past weeks I've read about Blackburn past and present. I first heard of Blackburn in 1949 when on a blind date I met a boy from Blackburn. I came to look around and fell in love with Blackburn and its people. I came from the Midlands, a new
A 22-YEAR-old East Lancashire man has died after driving the wrong way down a motorway. Police have just named Jan Jenco, of Hodder Bridge, near Whalley, as the driver of a silver Ford Focus which crashed into a Renault Espace on the M6 on March 8.
James Davy, Blackburn Cathedral's assistant director of music, writes about noise and silence. As a musician, I am concerned primarily with noise; ordered noise, in music and speech, although silence is very important too! The composer and philosopher
THE public are being warned not to give a notorious criminal who pretends to be collecting money for charity any cash. Police issued the alert after a judge imposed a court order on Norman Jones after he was caught asking people to donate to a made-up
A BRAVE police officer has told how he disarmed a man who pointed a gun at his face. PC Alan Hurst has been praised by a judge, his boss and a councillor for his courage in tackling David Rowlands who was chasing children with the weapon near a supermarket
A WIDOWED pensioner was left with cuts and bruising after she was intentionally tripped in a cowardly' attack, police said. Grandmother-of-two Monica Moore, 81, was walking outside her home in Hobart Street, Burnley, when a youth stopped in front of
