A DISABLED man has been prosecuted for drink-driving after riding his "3mph" mobility scooter while four times the limit. Thomas Lowry, 59, would not have committed an offence had he remained on the pavement, Burnley magistrates were told. But he fell
The Skipper family of Blacksnape appear in Pantomime at the Victoria Hall in Bolton until Saturday 19th Jan 2008. Click on the link for details. "Dick Whittington" is a traditional panto with all the favourite characters, and loads of audience participation
A RETIRED professional footballer is alleged to have slapped a woman police officer across the face when she told him to stop urinating in the street. Former Burnley and Blackburn Rovers player Kevin Hird appeared before Burnley Magistrates accused of
A FORGER masterminded a £170,000 counterfeit cash operation using a printing press in the front room of his terraced home. Gulzameer Akram, 28, circulated notes throughout the UK - charging £4 or £5 for each £20 note - from a small, three-bedroomed house
A NEW scheme to improve the lives of hundreds of disabled people across Burnley has been launched. The Breaking Down Barriers project, co-ordinated by Calico Housing, aims to ensure everyone is able to access services and support equally regardless of
A CENTRE of excellence for disabled sport is to be created on the site of two new Pendle schools. And the under-construction facilities at Pendle Vale College and Pendle Community High School are being given an early boost by a decorated paralympian.
LAZY shoppers who wrongly park in disabled bays at a supermarket's car parks risk a £60 penalty. Car park attendants will soon be patrolling the disabled parking bays at Asda stores in Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley and Colne in a bid to stop improper
THE poison in a vodka bottle sent to a Blackburn councillor as part of a campaign for Scottish independence was strong enough to kill him, a court heard. Wayne Cook, 45, is on trial at the court charged with two counts of using noxious substances or
On Friday 11th January, Mrs Carol Livesey will hold a Jumble Sale in St. Margaret's Church Hall from 3.00pm. Anyone who would like to donate jumble may ring her on 01282 775939. A car boot sale will also take place on Sunday 13th January.
A FORMER East Lancashire cricket professional has had the threat of deportation temporarily lifted. Former West Indies cricketer Hartley Alleyne, who used to play for Colne and Haslingden, had been fighting to stay in the country after the Home Office
A RETIRED policeman and leading charity worker ended up in court accused of assault after rowing with a binman who refused to collect his rubbish. Stuart Joseph, a former detective in Blackburn and Burnley, called David Boothman a "stupid, fat, ignorant
A THIEF who refused to do a community order wanted jail instead and was granted his wish by Burnley magistrates. Karl Reyner, 35, stole wallets from Marks and Spencer, intending to sell them to raise cash to buy his daughter a birthday present, the court
TORIES say party members will decide the fate of defecting Pendle MEP Sajjad Karim as a European Parliament shortlist is drawn up. Conservative Party chiefs say the process to select their North West MEPs will be "open and democratic." Party officials
PLANS for a controversial superstore in a market town have been given the go- ahead. The 45,000sq ft store will now be built on the site currently occupied by the Metflex rubber components factory factory in Queen Street, Great Harwood. The factory
A DRINK driver is facing jail after a head-on smash at a notorious accident blackspot. Burnley magistrates heard how shift mainternance engineer Stephen Traynor, 56, overtook against the double solid white lines near the bend known as the Devil's
A new Community Beat Manager for Accrington Road, Griffin and Barclay estate is to be appointed very soon to link up with PCSO Stephanie Malone to cover the area.
A LONG-serving trader has claimed Blackburn's town centre masterplan has forced him to leave town. Lord Odin, who owns Vall Hall jewellers, King William Street, has confirmed his shop is moving to a yet-to-be identified site in Clitheroe after 32 years
THE poison in a vodka bottle sent to a Blackburn councillor as part of a campaign for Scottish independence was strong enough to kill him, a court heard. Wayne Cook, 45, is on trial at the court charged with two counts of using noxious substances or
A man going through a bad time turned ugly' when he tripped over a street advertising sign after drinking in a Turton pub. Blackburn magistrates heard that Lee Robert Smethurst, 41, reacted by throwing the sign through the window of a beauty salon,
The vandals have been in Rosegrove last weekend, damaging the telephone box again by removing the door off its hinges which could have caused a serious injury to someone. Also the post box on Accrington Road was broken into and the contents scattered
Councillors John Kenyon and Bob Clark are to inspect the Grove Lane area to determine where two bench seats may be placed for the benefit of the public. The seats are of the same type as those refurbished by funding from Project Padiham, similar to the
A man appeared in court today charged with criminal damage, obstructing the railway and two charges of breaching a youth anti-social behaviour order, following an incident on Accrington's railway viaduct. Anthony Armstrong, 23, from Badge Brow, Oswaldtwistle
WHAT a great occasion Sunday was. The BBC cameras back at Burnley and the Clarets were playing up to them to create a vibrant Turf Moor atmosphere. We couldn't have asked for more ... apart from, perhaps, a few more bums on seats, but we won't go down
COVENTRY are an old team of mine. I know the never-say-die team spirit they've got there and I know they'll keep going until the fat lady sings. Unfortunately, when she started singing, it was the Sky Blues who were celebrating, and Rovers were left
RISHTON United Under 13s kicked off the New Year in emphatic style with an impressive 6-0 win over local rivals Oswaldtwistle Rangers. After six weeks without a match, Rishton proved they were far from rusty having trained the evening before the game
Accrington Stanley will play Tempest United on Sunday, January 20 in the LFA Under 12s semi final. The winners will play either Furness Rovers take on Myerscough College JD in the final.
Rossendale will be taking a supporters coach to the National Cup tie at Greenwood Road, Billingham (2pm kick off). Anyone wishing to travel on the coach should call Rossendale Rugby Club on 01706 229152.
THE Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and District Junior and Youth League will be looking to maintain its proud record in county cups. For the league has reached the age group finals of two LFA Inter League competitions. On Wednesday, Blackburn, Darwen
Greenbrook Operatic Pantomine society Pantomine starts on Monday January 14th to Friday 19th at 7.30pm and Saturday 20th at 2.30pm at Greenbrook Methodist church. This year's Panto is Hamburg written and produced by Edward P Munday. Adults £6 Children
The Burnley Borough Council Tourism Officer has applied for funding for a tourist information point in Padiham. The board will have a unique design. Padiham will be central on the Borough map. This will be replicated in other areas such as Towneley
Children from year five and six in the garden club at St Oswald's School, Oswaldtwistle, are celebrating after receiving £100 towards the cost of new tools. The money, from Hyndburn Council's Cabinet action fund, was presented by Coun Marlene Haworth
FORMER rugby club colleagues have paid tribute to a businessman who was killed by robbers - describing him as a "great player and a nice bloke." Fred Picton-Turbervill was shot dead during a raid on his home in the suburb of Waterkloopf Ridge, in
The Council was informed that a set-back had occurred to the plans to improve the Riverside Walk Scheme. The National Lottery had informed the Council that ownership of a short length of the walk had not been identified. Padiham Town Council is to apply
The next Project Padiham meeting is to be held at Molly Rigby's Club at 7.00pm on Tuesday 15th January. All are welcome to attend.
The Environment Agency have informed the Council that the proposed "Fish Pass Project" for the old Power Station weir at Shuttleworth Mead has now gone out to tender. The tenders will have to be within the restraints of an allocated budget for the scheme
Robbie Savage has completed his move to Derby County after a fee was agreed with Blackburn Rovers. Rams boss Paul Jewell had a bid accepted by Blackburn Rovers yesterday, that could eventually reach the £2 million mark, and the former Wales midfielder
At the Padiham Town Council meeting on Monday, Councillors expressed concern at proposed amendments to the existing planning permission for the new school that is to replace Gawthorpe High School. Interested parties are invited to inspect the plans that
A teenager has appeared before Burnley magistrates after a bus driver was allegedly attacked in Rawtenstall. James Turner, 18, of South Terrace, Strongstry, Stubbins, is charged with robbery. He was remanded in custody until January 14. There
A MAN who committed a house burglary was on the receiving end of "summary justice" from the victim, a court was told. Hugh McGeough had gone out with a balaclava, gloves and a kitchen knife. He broke into an address on Fecitt Brow, Blackburn, went on
BBC Radio Lancashire has announced some changes to its afternoon and weekend schedules. New for lunchtimes from Monday, 21 January is Ladies do Lunch, with Sally Naden and Carole Turner and a panel of Lancashire ladies. John 'Gilly' Gillmore moves
A 31-year-old plasterer died after taking a cocktail of drugs, an inquest heard. Damian Burgoyne, 31, had taken the anti-psychotic medication olanzapine, methadone, cocaine, amphetamines and ecstasy before he was discovered by his partner Michelle Astbury
A WOMAN who attacked a pub landlord got a caution but ended up in court after not paying compensation. Burnley magistrates heard Rachel Elizabeth Gill, 35, abused Gavin Payton at the Shepherds Arms, Colne and then hit him in the mouth. Gill had earlier
Lancashire endured its worst storm of the winter so far as gale force winds of up to 55mph hit the area. A thunder storm and snow accompanied the high winds on Tuesday night but the severe weather passed within a couple of hours. More winter weather
THE Tories' prospective parliamentary candidate for Rossendale and Darwen, Jake Berry, has had to call off a charity trip to Kenya. Jake, 29, had planned the visit with his brother-in-law, Vincent, who was brought up in Nairobi. But the deteriorating
Princess Anne visited Lancashire yesterday to officially open a purpose-built centre for disabled children from across the county. The Princess Royal was at The Legacy, in Salt Pit Lane, Mawdesley, near Chorley, which supports disabled children from
A LANDMARK sculpture for an East Lancashire borough is a step closer after an artist was selected from 15 talented hopefuls. Property developer Hurstwood, which is funding the £50,000 project, has teamed up with regional arts charity Mid Pennine Arts
JOHN Spicer is ready to fight for his place in the Burnley first team and earn a new contract in the process. After some solid performances in October and November, the midfielder's season has since been blighted by injury and suspension. His comeback
A Darwen teenager who borrowed a car belonging to his friend's dad so he could go home and get changed crashed into a parked car. Blackburn magistrates heard that Benjamin Nelson and four passengers were seen to get out of the vehicle and run away after
Blackburn Rovers chief John Williams has poured cold water on rumours linking the club with a move for Portsmouth midfielder Matt Taylor who has been told he can leave Fratton Park. Portsmouth have had a couple of bids accepted for the 27-year-old,
WOMEN are taking over the internet, with more girls than men playing online games. A survey found one in 10 "game-hers" rated virtual reality games as better than shopping. Cracking cryptic codes was the number one pastime, followed by Lara Croft-style
Turf Moor transfer speculation is hotting up just over a week after the window opened. West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has confirmed the Clarets enquired about the availability of Richard Chaplow. And the Accrington-born midfielder, who was sold
FIRE officers are urging householders not to leave their television sets on stand-by after a woman was treated for smoke inhalation due to an overheated set. Three fire crews were called to a house in Hindle Street, Haslingden, at 8.55pm on Monday, where
AN alcoholic mistook a town centre hairdresser's shop for an off-licence. Blackburn magistrates heard that John Bailey staggered into Pure Hair Design on Higher Church Street and collapsed against a glass display cabinet. Police had to help him to his
Police and community together (PACT) meetings for Darwen and surrounding areas have been announced for this month. Avondale, Hollins Grove, Birch Hall, Anchor and Lower Darwen residents can attend a meeting at Earcroft Children's Centre, Veronica Street
FOR ages now, I've collected radio shows/clips from days gone by to the present day. Lots of People have boxes, bags etc, full of old tapes lying around the house, in the loft, garage, shed, wherever. These could be the standard C60, C90, C120 tapes
I SINCERELY hope that the correspondent who is seeking a response, via the Lancashire Telegraph, from a Member of the European Parliament to a question about the failure of the European Commission's auditors to approve its accounts for the past 13 years
LAST year started badly for some older people. There were reports of an 82-year-old man being evicted from a care home after his family had complaints upheld by the Scottish Care Commission; a care worker in Cumbria found guilty of stealing over £400
Plans for a controversial supermarket in Great Harwood are to be voted on this afternoon by Hyndburn planning committee. Proposals for a Tesco store on Queen Street have worried shopkeepers who fear it will take away their trade. Plans for the store
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker Paul Mullin has ended speculation over his future by a agreeing a new deal at the Fraser Eagle Stadium. The 33-year-old striker was out of the contract at the end of the season and was the subject of a £75,000 bid from Shrewsbury
BLACKBURN Rovers may be ready to listen to offers for Stephane Hen-choz - which could open the door for a possible reunion with his old boss Roy Hodgson. Rovers have not received an approach from Fulham, but Hodgson has been linked with a move for the
IT'S rare that a show can get to its fifth series and remain as sharp, funny and as ground-breaking as when it started. Shameless, Burnley writer Paul Abbott's wonderfully dysfunctional comedy-drama about life on a Manchester council estate, is one such
A PRISON officer who was convicted of feeling a junior colleague's breast broke down in tears as he avoided being sent to jail. Trevor Wright was suspended and later sacked after touching the woman's chest over her clothes. The 48-year-old married man
YOU don't have to go far to hear someone complaining about there never being enough police on the streets these days. It's one of those topics that comes up when and wherever more than two people are gathered together, after the weather and Rovers or
A man was due to appear in court today charged with trespassing on the railways following an incident on Accrington's railway viaduct. Anthony Armstrong, 23, from Accrington, was detained under the Mental Health Act. He was arrested after a man evaded
A PEDESTRIAN seriously injured as she crossed the road near her home has been named as 81-year-old Joyce Wilding. Mrs Wilding is in hospital after being struck by a white Renault Kangoo van in Shakespeare Avenue, Great Harwood. A 38-year-old man from
A pub singer hit a duff note with a scout leader who overheard him talking about Burnley at the bar of a Whalley pub. Blackburn magistrates heard that Vaughan Keith Presho told the entertainer not to "take the Mick out of Burnley" before head-butting
MOTORISTS faced delays this morning after three vehicles were involved in an accident on the M65. Police were called to reports of a collision just before junction four, Darwen, on the motorway's eastbound carriageway at 7.44am. A white Volvo van, a
PEOPLE will be able to access NHS services at Blackburn town hall under a new scheme being launched today. A hotline' has been installed in the town hall which visitors can use to get advice about health services in the area. From the end of March onwards
KENNY Arthur is refusing to get carried away at the thought of making his Accrington Stanley comeback. The 29-year-old goalkeeper could return to full fitness in less than a month as he continues his recovery from a broken leg. But the Scotsman revealed
A TOWN centre road which has become an accident blackspot is to get traffic- calming meaures. Blackburn with Darwen Council has proposed a £17,000 improvement scheme along Railway Road, Darwen, and at its junctions with Knott Street and School Street
