ANIMALS have been known to have a positive impact on the lives of children with special needs. Lords House Farm, in Rishton, uses this ethos to help children with behavioural and physical difficultiesl. Richard Newton looked at the centre and discovered
CHILDREN at Crosshill Technology College, Blackburn, can chill out Japanese style in a new indoor garden. The facility at the Shadsworth Road school was paid for through sponsorship from a variety of organisations and was the final step of the school's
I AM glad that Puccino's cafe in Blackburn town centre is to remain open (LET, July 1). It is better that new business is promoted in the area especially something that enhances it. The cafe is a pleasant place for a decent cup of coffee. The council
IT was with regret that I read that the leader of the County Council, Hazel Harding, says that the Lancashire rose logo is coming to the end of its life (LET, July 2). Perhaps she no longer considers this symbol of pride to every Lancastrian worth their
ONCE more, we have Councillor Stuart Caddy's vitriol against the BNP as he accused us of failing to debate our policies (LET, July 3). This is from the man who presides over the council which denied the official opposition a seat on the Executive and
ON Thursday, July 10, there were another seven tragic and unnecessary deaths following a crash on a British motorway. As a result, television commentators and newspaper journalists were asking how such an horrific accident could have occurred. For years
A COUNCIL was today attacked over the 'scandalous' decision to send an unelected group of women on a £1,900 fact-finding trip to Madrid. Blackburn with Darwen Council was today reviewing the way European and Government community grants for rundown areas
WORSTHORNE Scouts have started another canoe course for the younger Scouts and have held one session at Foulridge and one at Wavelengths. It is hoped to assess the Scouts for the British Canoe Union 1 star. To obtain the badge the Scouts will need to
A SUCCESSFUL project to keep bored teenagers out of trouble has been been expanded in Burnley. A Teenzone skate park and kickabout area at Sunny Clough, in Rossendale Road, will be officially launched on Thursday, July 31, and is aimed at providing teenagers
AN East Lancashire MP has reacted with dismay after it was revealed the redevelopment of Burnley Central railway station had been delayed again due to rising costs. The work will now not start until November -- two months later than previously planned
GOVERNMENT moves to help war veterans make the journey across the Channel to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings, have been welcomed by Pendle MP Gordon Prentice. He said the plans to help with travel arrangements would be welcomed by people
CHILDREN in Pendle will be able to enjoy the fresh air while having a fun time at a selection of play schemes organised by Pendle Council this summer. The parks department has organised 20 play schemes for children between the age of five and eight. They
PENDLE Council's services could soon be taken over by private companies in a bid to capitalise on similar successful partnerships in neighbouring Blackburn. Council bosses have revealed a potential partnership with the private sector - of which Capita
A FORMER shipyard worker stricken with cancer died from industrial disease, an inquest heard. Jack Eaton, 74, had been exposed to asbestos and although one doctor had earlier told him it was suspected he had a related illness, another medic later "categorically
PROUD parents Dorothy and Jack Atkinson were celebrating their son becoming a professor even though he failed his 11-plus. Ronald Atkinson, from Blackburn, became professor of physics at Belfast University.
A MAN said to have terrorised a group of schoolchildren by brandishing a Samurai sword in a Great Harwood Street, is awaiting sentence. James Anthony Ford, 39, was found guilty of having an offensive weapon after a three-day trial at Burnley Crown Court
A WOMAN who ran a branch of the Royal British Legion single-handed for two years has been given the freedom of a borough. Doris Cassidy, 76, of Fir Court, Huncoat, received the honorary freedom of Hyndburn at last night's full council meeting in Accrington
A MAN was over the limit when he disobeyed police orders and then drove straight towards a police officer, narrowly missing him. Mohammed Fiaz, a jobless 26 year-old, of Clement Street, Accrington, pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol, without
A CLUB that played host to the Bay City Rollers and Frankie Vaughan will open again thanks to a group of friends. Club Eclectic, the former Lar-de-dars and Eclipse club, in Willow Street, Accrington, will open on August 7 when Kristin Dewell, Adam McEvoy
LOCAL hero James Anderson showed another side to his game as Burnley Cricket Club turned up the heat to see off their footballing counterparts. The England pace bowler interrupted his whirlwind summer to make a special appearance alongside his former
I'M not saying no good will come of the fact-finding trip to Madrid at £1,900 of public expense by four women from one of East Lancashire's run-down estates to study how deprivation is dealt with by a charity there. They could, no doubt, pick up a few
BLACKBURN Rovers and Chelsea today agreed a fee for the sale of Damien Duff. Rovers had been clinging to the hope that after rejecting three bids for the mercurial Irish winger, the Londonders would turn their attentions elsewhere. But at lunchtime today
BURNLEY new boy Luke Chadwick will miss the start of the new season as a safety precaution. The tricky winger, who last week signed on a year-long loan from Manchester United, underwent the second of two operations on his jaw this summer. And Clarets
FIRE chiefs are appealing for men and women to do their bit for the community by becoming retained firefighters. Lancashire Fire and Rescue are keen on attracting part-time officers in Darwen, which currently has 13 retained firefighters. Attending 200
CROWDS of supporters flocked to an open day to boost funds at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Edenfield. Visitors saw more than 400 animals and there were lots of other attractions including stalls, raffles, face painting and tombolas. The sanctuary costs
A FATHER whose 12-year-old son was killed as he crossed a 70mph bypass today welcomed plans to light it up. But Bob Laughland pleaded with people using the road to take more care, even when the improvements are made. Lancashire County Council has approved
A MAN'S temper cost him his home after he took out his frustrations over a row with his girlfriend on a door at his flat, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that John Leonard also kicked in the door at his girlfriend's home when they argued
AN 82-year-old woman died after refusing further treatment following a hip replacement operation, an inquest was told. An inquest heard that Mary Elizabeth Johnson returned to her nursing home where she told staff she wanted to die, refused all help and
BLACKBURN Rovers footballer Dwight Yorke faces a further wait to discover whether he will get off a speeding rap following more High Court arguments. The Blackburn Rovers striker wasn't in court to hear Mr Justice Owen reserve judgement in the appeal
AN ELECTION law specialist is to decide if any charges are brought against a councillor accused of vote-rigging. But police today said they could not say how long it would take for a decision to be made. Coun Mohammed Hussain, who represents the Bastwell
EAST Lancashire's hospitals have slipped in the latest performance ratings released today. Burnley's Trust, which also covers Rossendale and Pendle, fell from the maximum three-star rating to one; Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley trust dropped from
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Life Drawing Class, Mid-Pennine Gallery, Yorke Street, Burnley, 7pm-9pm. Queen's Park and Audley Youth Information Project, 200 Audley Range, Blackburn. All welcome.
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Salvation Army Citadel Over-55s Club, Vicar Street, Blackburn. Speaker: Tom Brighty. Accrington Camera Club Exhibition, Haworth Art Gallery, Manchester Road, Accrington
IN the context of the millions spent by a local authority like Blackburn with Darwen Council £1,900 may not be an awful lot of money. And there is no doubt that improving the quality of life for residents of a deprived area - and especially steering youngsters
REGARDING your report (LET, July 3) on the British National Party councillors' 'refusal' to debate their policies with the rest of the council in Burnley, the role of opposition councillors is not to debate party policies in the council chambers, but,
RESIDENTS have been given a burglary warning after a bogus letter offering them £20 to attend a fictitious meeting was delivered to their homes. Police believe the invitation is aimed at conning people into leaving their homes - leaving them as prime
IT is being reported that a deal has been agreed for the sale of Damien Duff to Chelsea. The west London club are claiming on their official website that they have agreed a fee with Rovers for the Irish internationl and that further talks will begin soon
BLACKBURN Rovers and Chelsea today agreed a fee for the sale of Damien Duff. Rovers had been clinging to the hope that after rejecting three bids for the mercurial Irish winger, the Londonders would turn their attentions elsewhere. But at lunchtime today
NATHAN Shaw, the teenage football fan killed outside a Burnley pub, has had his memory honoured by an annual football tournament. Nathan was an apprentice plumber from Nottingham who was attacked on his way to a football match in Burnley earlier this
RESIDENTS have been given a burglary warning after a bogus letter offering them £20 to attend a fictitious meeting was delivered to their homes. Police believe the invitation is aimed at conning people into leaving their homes - leaving them as prime
A MAN has been cleared of a Christmas Day attack said to have put another man in hospital for three days. Habib Subanie, 22, was found not guilty of wounding by a Burnley Crown Court jury on the direction of Recorder Micheal Leeming. The defendant, of
A MOTHER-of-four has told a jury of the terrifying moment she was bundled into a van by a mob of hooded kidnappers. Denise Garlick, 50, was handcuffed and blindfolded and held captive in a bedroom with her 20-year-old son David, a court heard. Fighting
RESIDENTS in Pendle will find it easier to air their concerns about the council's services following the relaunch of its complaints policy. Pendle Council is introducing a more user-friendly and up-to-date system to enable complaints to be registered
GLENDA Tracey has been nominated for our Outstanding Volunteer Award for her work with teenagers over the last few years. And Angela Allen, who nominated her, hopes the award might act as a belated birthday present for her friend who celebrated her 60th
AUNTIE Mabel retired after serving more school meals than anyone has had hot dinners. School cook Mabel Robertson said farewell after 24 years at St Oswald's CE Primary in Knuzden.
PLANS to build houses on the site where a group of "eyesore" garages once stood look set to hit a brick wall. The garages on Belgarth Road, Accrington, were demolished earlier this year after Hyndburn Council told the owner to clean them up or pull them
NEIGHBOURS in an East Lancashire village are fighting like cat and dog over plans which could see two kennel businesses on the same street. Kathy Dewhurst has protested over the threat to her Glencoe boarding kennels and cattery, Haslingden Old Road,
SPECIAL officers are being drafted in to police a council meeting in Clitheroe tomorrow as the chairman of the town's Islamic Education Centre spoke of his fears after the building was attacked for the second time. They will attend a meeting of Ribble
CHESTERFIELD have confirmed that their Carling Cup, first round clash with the Clarets will take place at Saltergate on Tuesday, August 12, with a 7.45pm kick off. Travelling fans can pay on the night, priced £13 adults and £7 concessions, and there are
BURNLEY new boy Luke Chadwick will miss the start of the new season as a safety precaution. The tricky winger, who last week signed on a year-long loan from Manchester United, underwent the second of two operations on his jaw this summer. And Clarets
LANCASHIRE's fading Championship hopes took another battering as Ed Smith hit a superb double century for Kent at Blackpool yesterday. Smith made 203, including 36 boundaries, to become the first player to reach 1,000 first class runs this season and
DANIEL Barritt has spoken of his shock after rally rivals Mark Lovell and Roger Freeman suffered a fatal accident while competing in the American Rally Championship. The Hapton navigator and his Isle of Man-based driver David Higgins were just five minutes
THE rubbish recycling mania that East Lancashire councils have become obsessed by in order to escape landfill taxes of £14 per tonne has churned up the inevitable -- dustbin cops to make sure you vill sort der refuse as der council orders. These rubbish
A BACUP man has combined his passion for the town with his hobby building web sites to produce a special online directory. Pete Bony of Russell Street said the idea for the community site came to him in a flash of inspiration. It went live in June and
THE NHS in East Lancashire is moving in the right direction, according to the latest union staff survey. The Lancashire Association of Trade Union Councils' annual snapshot shows that staff welcome increased investment in the NHS, especially in training
NEIGHBOURS of a pensioner killed as he attempted to cross a busy motorway said they were shocked to hear of his death. Grandfather James Benson, 74, of Warmden Gardens, Little Harwood, was believed to have been crossing to an emergency telephone after
A RUN DOWN old-people's home which has blighted the lives of nearby residents for years looks set to be redeveloped. People living near Shadsworth House, Dunoon Drive, Blackburn, say the building is attracting drug users, arsonists and vandals and is
EAST Lancashire may have been basking in a glorious heatwave but some sore sunbathers have had to seek hospital treatment as the boiling temperatures prove too hot to handle. The region hit a high of 28C yesterday, slightly down on a sizzling 30C on Monday
A COUNCIL was today attacked over the 'scandalous' decision to send an unelected group of women on a £1,900 fact-finding trip to Madrid. Blackburn with Darwen Council was today reviewing the way European and Government community grants for rundown areas
JOHN Coleman was delighted with his side's hard-working performance against second division Blackpool. And he had every reason to be, particularly in the first half, as the Reds whetted the appetite for their step up to the Nationwide Conference. Keeper
