A Rishton charity shop is appealing for people to donate more goods to sell. Kathleen Ramsden, 72, who runs the shop single-handedly, said she desperately needs furniture, household goods, clothes and bric-a-brac for her store in High Street. She said
Members of an environmental charity have appealed for more help and support. Rishton Prospects Panel is after volunteers to help carry out plans for the year. Projects including work at the Holt Street recreation ground, improvements along the
COUNCILLORS and shop owners have vowed to fight a planning application for another takeaway in Darwen. Coun Paul Browne says there are already too many fast-food outlets in the town for any other to be considered. The Sudell ward councillor, who is
AN East Lancashire postal worker could be facing jail after he admitted tampering with mail. Stephen Gouhar, 33, of Pinewood Drive, Accrington, who works at the Pendle Delivery Office, Nelson, has also been suspended. Gouhar admitted delaying or opening
A DRUNKEN father-of-two who took the law into his own hands and threatened a neighbour with a gun has walked free from court. Charity volunteer Alan Greer, 40, had invited the man, formerly a friend, to his house because there was said to be a thief
BLACKBURN ROVERS fans admire him for his defensive skills. But Aussie women are hoping they can get around soccer star Lucas Neill to score a date. The Socceroo international has been ranked favourite to win Australian magazine Cleo's most eligible bachelor
A PADIHAM baker was left terrified when thieves raided his shop and threatened him with his own rolling pin. Robert McKenna, 62, owner of Birtwistle's Bakery, Central Buildings, was working at around midnight on Monday when two men banged on the door
STRIKER Jamie Clarke scored twice as Blackburn Rovers under 18s beat Leicester City 3-2 in the season opener at Brockhall. Clarke, the Academy's joint top scorer last season, fired Rovers into the lead on 35 minutes after a neat ball from Mamadi Keita
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill has slammed the officials after last night's embarrassing Carling Cup defeat to Hartlepool. Looking stunned after watching his Championship side slump to their League Two opponents the Clarets boss admitted he was upset with
COUNCILLORS and shop owners have vowed to fight a planning application for another takeaway in Darwen. Coun Paul Browne says there are already too many fast-food outlets in the town for any other to be considered. The Sudell ward councillor, who is
A LUNCHTIME diet of crisps, pies and high-fat sandwiches is killing East Lancashire's workforce and hitting company profits, health bosses have warned. Employers are now being urged to provide staff and visitors with healthier food in a bid to increase
FOUR men have been arrested and a vehicle has been seized by police investigating the hit-and-run death of a seven-year-old girl. The four suspects were detained on Monday on suspicion of causing the death of Olivia Whiteside by dangerous driving but
A RETIRED engineer who launched a one-man crusade against fly-tippers has been banned from his local tip - for taking too much rubbish. The decision to bar Idwal Williams from Whinney Hill recycling centre, Altham, was today slammed by the Green Party
JOURNEY South, finalists in this year's X Factor have announced they are to play Blackburn on October 14 as part of their first national tour. Brothers Carl and Andy Pemberton of Journey South are finally where they want to be, but it hasn't been an
VISITOR numbers to Burnley's premier tourist attraction have plummeted since entry-fees were introduced - sparking furious criticism of the policy. Council bosses decided to introduce a £2.50 charge for entry to Towneley Hall to try and save £25,000
BURNLEY were given a taste of their own medicine in this Carling Cup shocker. The Clarets have enjoyed some memorable cup upsets in recent years, humbling Aston Villa in 2004 and famously dumping Liverpool out of the FA Cup later that season. But it
AARON Mokoena has vowed to stop James Beattie firmly in his tracks as Blackburn Rovers aim to get their season up and running at home to Everton tonight. The South African international, who's known as The Axe', could be pressed into action as an emergency
JOHN Coleman has admitted he was never in any doubt that his Accrington Stanley side were capable of beating Nottingham Forest. The manager's celebrations were cool, calm and collected after the Reds caused yet another cup upset by dumping the two-time
BLACKBURN Rovers keeper Brad Friedel has told his team-mates let's get back to basics' as Rovers prepare to face Everton at Ewood Park tonight. Rovers are eager to get the disappointment of Saturday's defeat at Portsmouth firmly out of their system with
AN investigation has been lauched into the collapse of scaffolding at a house in Turncroft Road, Darwen. It was put up by R Heaton Scaffolding, of Crossfield Street, Blackburn, who are investigating the collapse themselves. They were unable to comment
A RIBBLE Valley lorry driver has appeared in court accused of causing the deaths of three members of the same family in a road smash. Neil Margerison, 23, of Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, is alleged to have caused the deaths of Flight Lieutenant
Lancashire Library service has unveiled its new free information service to be called the Online Reference Library. The service guides people to useful websites over a range of subjects and the premium sources provide a wealth of information. Most
Britons waste £456m a year on bad purchasing decisions when it comes to used cars. According to research from car retailer Network Q, consumers are throwing money out the window by not shopping around for better advice and deals, with an average of 28
IT is doubtful Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece The Godfather would have gained such critical acclaim had it been called Sicilians Killing Each Other. However, with little expectation or interest in such media favour, David R Ellis' new film has
