Archive from the Lancashire Telegraph

On this day:

• Blackburn Rovers through to U21s Premier League Cup final after knocking out holders Reading

  BLACKBURN Rovers are through to the final of the U21s Premier League Cup after a superb 2-1 victory over holders Reading at Leigh Sports Village tonight. read more

• Landlord says cheers to firm following £60k refit

  KNUZDEN pub landlord Derek Slater has launched live entertainment and new cask ale pumps after an extensive refurbishment. read more

• Princess of pop Kylie Minogue is riding high - at the races!

  GIDDY UP….Kylie Minogue is back in the saddle and the pint-size pop princess rides into Lancashire for an exclusive mid-summer bash in the unusual surroundings of Haydock Park racecourse. read more

• Peter Alliss to ‘ramble’ in typical manner

  HIS voice is instantly recognisable full of rich, mellifluous tones conjuring up images of a warm fireside, a wee dram on the table and an atmosphere of contentment. read more

• CRACKDOWN: New drug-driving law to get tough on medicines

  A TOUGH new law on drug-driving is to come into force next month – but Lancashire Police will continue to use current legislation. read more

• CHEERS! Guide dog of 12 years to get party before enjoying retirement

  A GUIDE dog who is an honorary member of Burnley Miners Club has been granted a ‘retirement party’ by stewards. read more

• Only buy Rugby World Cup tickets from official sources, fans told

  EAST Lancashire’s rugby fans are being urged to purchase tickets from an official source to avoid losing their money. read more

• Blackburn with Darwen death rise blamed on cold snap

  HEALTH chiefs are monitoring a spike in deaths this winter, which is thought to have been caused by the cold weather and respiratory illnesses. read more

• CAUSING A STIR: East Lancashire fashionista Henry Holland making heads turn

  EAST Lancashire fashionista Henry Holland is used to making heads turn with his bold collections. read more

• 520-home plan cut to 363 after local campaign

  A PLAN to construct more than 500 homes in Longridge has been reduced by 30 per cent following successful campaigning from residents. read more

• Jack Straw column: My loyalty to East Lancashire is as strong as ever

  IF you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. read more

• Community leaders welcome poll suggesting most Muslims oppose violence over Prophet Mohammed images

  EAST Lancashire community leaders have welcomed a poll suggesting the majority of British Muslims oppose violence against people who publish images depicting the Prophet Mohammed. read more

• VIDEO: Lancashire firefighters in another strike over pensions

  UNION leaders in Lancashire believe that support for striking firefighters within the service is only strengthening after their latest walkout yesterday. read more

• Sean Dyche backs Burnley striker Ashley Barnes to cope well with Chelsea fallout

  SEAN Dyche expects Ashley Barnes to react well to the furore caused by his clash with Nemanja Matic and hopes the striker will not change his combative playing style. read more

• Plan to build 36 new houses close to school rejected

  PLANS for 36 homes close to a ‘semi-rural’ school have been unanimously rejected by councillors. read more

• £134k worth of debts to be written off by Rossendale Council

  ROSSENDALE Council is to write off “irrecoverable” debts worth almost £134,000. read more

• Retired engineer aiming to scale 32 of Scotland’s Munros

  A FORMER aircraft parts tester will take to the skies as he seeks to conquer some of Scotland’s highest hills. read more

• Families ‘disgusted’ after dog mess left on graves

  A CAMPAIGN for responsible dog ownership is set to be extended to cover Padiham Cemetery after complaints that gravesides have been left covered in muck. read more

• Give us a ‘fare’ deal or face strike, say local taxi drivers

  CABBIES in Burnley have raised the prospect of strike action after proposals were unveiled to increase their fees by more than 80 per cent. read more

• FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE: Three-year-old boy has leg amputated after being struck down with meningitis

  A THREE-year-old boy has had his leg amputated to above the knee after being struck down with meningitis. read more

• Accrington man arrested after allegedly attempting to fill up stolen car with fuel

  A MAN was arrested at a petrol station after allegedly attempting to fill up a stolen car with fuel. read more

• Austen talk

  WRITER Mairead Mahon gave a talk about the characters in Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice during an appearance at Blackburn Library, in Town Hall Street. read more

• Sports fun set

  A FREE multi-sports session is being held at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School’s sports hall, in Wordsworth Road, Accrington, every Thursday from 6pm to 7.30pm. read more

• Crime focus of discussion

  A POLICE and Communities Together (PACT) meeting will be held for residents in Audley at 6pm on Tuesday, March 3. read more

• Former Blackburn Rovers defender Colin Hendry warned over harassment

  FORMER Blackburn Rovers and Scotland defender Colin Hendry has been given a warning over harassment. read more

• Parking move

  POLICE in Audley are set to crack down on illegal and inconsiderate parkers in Audley Range. read more

• Tribute set to rock

  THE hits of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi will be performed by tribute act Paul Conner at The Clifton in Grimshaw Park, Blackburn, from 3.30pm on Sunday, March 1. read more

• Blackburn grandmother set to take on marathon in memory of husband

  A BLACKBURN grandmother is set to take on the London Marathon in memory of her husband who died of motor neurone disease. read more

• Championship club Charlton Athletic investigate pitch 'sex' video

  BLACKBURN ROVERS' Championship rivals Charlton Athletic are investigating footage that appears to show a couple having sex on the club's pitch. read more

• Fresh market

  GREAT Harwood Farmers’ Market will be held on the Towngate from 9am until 2pm on Sunday. read more

• Fly-tippers hit site

  FLY-TIPPERS have dumped rubbish behind private garages at the back of Spring Street in Rishton. read more

• Budget meet

  HYNDBURN Council was meeting to confirm its budget for the forthcoming financial year today. read more

• East Lancashire company restoring Lincoln Castle grounds may come across artefacts

  A LANDSCAPING firm chosen to transform the grounds of a historic castle is to be shadowed by an archaeologist in case its workers uncover any centuries-old artefacts. read more

• Semi-naked man chased 'terrified' young girls

  AN 11-year-old girl and her friend, aged 12, were confronted by a semi-naked man who was indecently exposing himself. read more

• Young performers given opportunity to take part in professional Blackburn variety show

  YOUNG performers from across the county have been given the chance to take part in a professional variety show in Blackburn. read more

• Twenty workers could be made redundant at Blackburn-based wallpaper company

  A BLACKBURN-based designer wallpaper company has announced that 20 workers could be made redundant following a 28-day consultation. read more

• Darwen pupils raise funds to help save girl’s sight

  BIG-hearted children at a Hoddlesden primary school have helped an appeal to send a 10-year-old girl to the US in a bid to save her sight. read more

• Practice gets ‘good’ rating

  A GP practice in Shadsworth has received an overall ‘good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission. read more

• Darwen MP takes trainees on VIP tour of Bentley

  DARWEN MP Jake Berry organised a VIP tour for apprentices at metal fabrication firm WEC to have a look behind the scenes of Bentley’s headquarters. read more

• Medium show

  AN EVENING of mediumship will be staged in Blackburn today. read more

• Society’s AGM

  THE Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society’s Hyndburn branch will hold its annual general meeting early next month. read more

• Charity day to raise funds

  THE Darwen committee of Cancer Research UK will host a table top sale on Saturday, April 25. read more

• Choir event

  THE Royal Society of St George Blackburn and East Lancashire branch will host A Knight To Remember at Darwen Library Theatre in Knott Street on Saturday, from 7.30pm. A choir will perform. Tickets £8. Call 01254 706006. read more

• Footy clash

  DARWEN football fans can watch their local side when AFC Darwen take on Ashton Town at the WEC Group Anchor Ground in the North West Counties First Division on Saturday. Kick-off at 3pm. read more

• Blackburn Rovers striker Josh King ruled out of Bournemouth clash

  BLACKBURN Rovers striker Josh King has been ruled out of Saturday’s Championship clash at Bournemouth. read more

• Women in Business Finalist

  Angela Thomas, Managing Director of Ginger Recruitment has been short listed for a Women in Business award. read more

• Darwen driver crashed into concrete wall after losing control during police chase

  A POLICE pursuit ended when a driver lost control of his vehicle which climbed a grass bank and collided with a concrete wall. read more

• VIDEO: Sitting-down Salsa a big hit in Darwen - fancy a go?

  DANCERS are sitting pretty as they get into the groove for salsa lessons. read more

• Getting the Ball Rolling for the North West Expo at Turf Moor!

  The line-up of free seminars at the Spring North West Expo is beyond impressive. Over 12 seminars are schedule to take place and anyone can access them for free by registering and booking their seat. read more