A shopkeeper and a member of staff from a Manchester newsagents have been ordered to pay nearly £1,500 for selling fireworks to underage teenagers. Rashid Ahmed and Kashif Rashid from Kash News on Constable Street in Gorton were both convicted in their
A MOTHER accused of not picking up after her dog has labelled council officers ‘hypocrites’ after they left a poop scoop bin overflowing for over two weeks. The bin at the bottom of Curzon Street, Colne, is filled with used bags and dozens
A boy who died after colliding with a bus in Manchester today has been formally identified. Rafael Butt, aged 15, of Britnall Avenue, Longsight died at 7.50am, following the collision on Stockport Road at the junction with Richmond Grove East. Rafael
TV STAR Jody Latham has moved a step closer to attracting celebrity friends to a Pendle village after a licence was granted for his new pub. The Shameless star wants to tempt top bands including Reverend and the Makers and Kid British to Barrowford once
RESIDENTS have united to try and stop a Tesco store they believe is about to built in their neighbourhood. Around 150 people have signed a petition organised by a local shopkeeper opposing proposals for a new shop on the site of the current
CLARETS fans around the globe have dropped everything to make sure they don’t miss Burnley taking on Arsenal tonight. While some supporters have trekked thousands of miles across the world to get to Turf Moor for the Carling Cup quarter final
A ROSSENDALE town’s Christmas lights display has been defended by councillors after some of the illuminations failed to work. Crowds that gathered in Bacup town centre on Friday for the annual Christmas event were left with a highlight to forget
The whole of Blackpool revolves around fun for people of all ages with the Pleasure Beach, three piers and exciting entertainment. Those in search of plenty to do but a safe area to explore should not miss Stanley Park. On one side of the park is the
YOU know what? It's almost been worth downgrading to Smart Price for the weekly shop just for the effect this recession (nee credit crunch) has had on Christmas silliness. This time last year walking down the high street felt a bit like the gauntlet
Address: 82 Darwen Street, Blackburn, BB2 2AJ. Phone number: 01254 697237. Lancashire Telegraph review by Caroline Dutton from December 1, 2008 WHERE do you go when you find yourself hungry in Blackburn town centre on a Thursday
AS the lead singer of iconic punk rock band The Stranglers, Paul Roberts has probably seen his fair share of wild times. But kids across Lancashire may well give him a run for his money when he stars in a local pantomime this Christmas. We spoke to
ITALIAN-BORN Carlo Ricioppo provides Darwen's large Italian community with genuine pastas, sauces, meats, oils and sweets from his stall at the town's three-day market, Melodia Food. Carlo sources most of the produce from the Calabria region of southern
STRANGE noises were heard coming from a Darwen pub’s latest music night. The guttural growlings were not from drunken revellers – but from teen David Ward, a trained Tuvan throat singer. The Siberian style of singing involves shaping the throat, lips
A MOTHER turned her son into police after he confessed to a frenzied knife attack on a 14-year-old girl, a jury heard. Jessica Knight was stabbed around 20 times in a park in Astley Village, Chorley, in January and was discovered bleeding by
A BID to find Great Harwood’s best dressed Christmas window has been launched. Local people are being asked to get involved in the competition by voting for their favourite window, by completing a nomination form and handing them in to Great Harwood
POLICE in Lancashire have won a top award for their work in reducing the damage done by drink. The Responsible Drinks Retailing Awards recognise businesses and organisations that go out of their way to make sure that alcohol is sold in an appropriate
Help is at hand for people looking to start their own business with a brand new pilot scheme in central Lancashire. Chorley Council is leading the way after securing the services of an enterprise facilitator to support new start up businesses
DARWEN-based STL Technology Solutions is bucking the trend in the financial market to become the fastest-growing IT provider to the delivered wholesale/cash and carry market. And it has now broken into the distribution industry. The company, based in
AFTER a year of success and calls for more, an author has published his second children’s book. Alec Price, 61, of Chapel Street, Brinscall, will launch The Trogglybogs and The Staff of Hope today, which is a follow up to The Trogglybogs of Brinscall
THE Barnoldswick residents with the best festive window display will be awarded £150 in ‘Barlick Brass’ to spend in selected shops. Members of the Barnoldswick community are voting for their favou-rite window display with the most festive cheer. The
YOUNG people at risk from teenage pregnancy, drugs, or falling into crime are to be given extra support under a government scheme. Blackburn with Darwen Council has signed up to give Targeted Youth Support (TYS) for nine to 25-year-olds, concentrating
PAUL Ince believes David Dunn’s imminent return could add something ‘money can’t buy’ as he looks to guide Rovers away from the relegation mire. The injury-plagued midfielder is on target for a December comeback, after undergoing an Achilles operation
MANY shops across East Lancashire are suffering “very slow” trade in the run up to Christmas as people cut back on spending due to the credit crunch. That’s the view of shopkeepers and traders’ associations across the area who have urged people
We’re born to believe in God. That’s how we’re hard wired; the natural default position. This is the astonishing scientific finding that Justine Barrett, senior researcher at Oxford University’s Centre for Anthropology and Mind, shared with Radio 4’
PUNK legends The Damned and a 400-strong crowd helped to ensure the memory of a tragic East Lancashire student will not be forgotten. Family, friends and supporters of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation gathered at Heywood Civic Centre, on what would have
A PRIMARY school in Burnley is set to become one of the town’s few beneficiaries of the credit crunch. Infants at St John The Baptist Primary are based in Ivy Street but the juniors are nearly a mile away in Thames Avenue. But the schools could be
PROPERTIES are set to be demolished to make way for a prestigious new housing development in Brierfield’s Canal Corridor. Officers from Pendle Council are currently carrying out final surveys, before giving the go-ahead for demolition work to begin next
BURNLEY’S convincing win over Derby has left manager Owen Coyle confident that his players are gunning for Arsenal. The Clarets boss was delighted with the manner in which they disposed of Derby County in preparation for tomorrow night’s Carling
A PAIR of fitness instructors have raised over £3,500 for charity by completing the Great North Run. Janine Philp and Jenny Rogers, who work at Crow Wood Leisure Centre, Burnley, began training in July after Janine’s father died. They completed the
A Lancashire man will take the reins of Britain’s largest police force tomorrow. Former Lancashire Chief Constable Paul Stephenson will face an overflowing in-tray as he moves to the commissioner’s office on the eighth floor of New Scotland Yard.
A TEENAGE girl was raped after being dragged from an alleyway into a man’s flat, a jury was told. The prosecution said the 15-year-old girl was punched in the face before being sexually attacked in Johnston Street, Bank Top, Blackburn by Krzysztof
MORE than 30 vehicles were stopped as part of high visibility patrols and checks aimed at cracking down on speeding drivers in Rossendale. The action was carried out as part of a county-wide road safety operation, called Operation Pathway, designed to
Nicola McLean threatened to quit following a row with David Van Day. Still angry over their confrontation about sleeping arrangements the sobbing glamour model said she was growing tired of life on I'm A Celebrity... and once again voiced her desire
A £7 MILLION sixth form centre for Hyndburn - bringing back full A-level provision for the borough - is expected to get the go-ahead within months. The are virtually no A-level courses run in Hyndburn, but this will all change thanks to a 250
Timmy Mallett has complained he was bullied on I'm A Celebrity... The children's TV presenter - who left the show this weekend after losing a trial against Brian Paddick - says he was treated unfairly by some of the contestants, in particular glamour
Esther Rantzen became the fifth person to be evicted from I'm A Celebrity... last night. The 68-year-old TV presenter had to leave the jungle after polling the least amount of votes from the public. She had been placed in the bottom two with ex-Blue
David Van Day rowed with his camp mates again over his bed. The former Dollar star was angered after his fellow I'm A Celebrity... contestants asked him to give up the prime sleeping spot in the bus for Simon Webbe, who had hurt his neck.
Timmy Mallett has been evicted from I'm a Celebrity... after losing a Bushtucker Trial. The children's TV presenter went head-to-head with Brian Paddick after they received the lowest number of public votes on Saturday, meaning they had to
Carly Zucker said appearing on I'm A Celebrity... was "the worst two weeks" of her life. The fitness trainer - who is engaged to footballer Joe Cole - admitted that although she made some close friends on the show, it was nothing like she had anticipated
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman felt his side got the thin end of the wedge against Bury. Despite having the better chances, Michael Jones and Brian Barry-Murphy gave the Shakers a 2-0 lead. But the flash-point came on the stroke of half-time
A TEENAGER who took his mum’s car in the early hours went through red traffic lights at twice the speed limit with police in pursuit. Burnley magistrates heard how Martin Lee Davison, 19, then got an officer in a headlock when he stopped, put up a struggle
A man was knocked unconscious in a disturbance in Nelson between 9pm and 9.30pm on Friday evening. Paramedics were called to the scene where they treated the man, but he was not taken to hospital. Police said they were investigating the incident
BURNLEY Council is backing a campaign to show health and safety laws are not petty bureaucracy. It has signed up to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) campaign on sensible risk management. Liz Evans, of the HSE, said: “We’ve all heard the stories
A 12-year-old has been missing from home for 10 days. Police said they were becoming 'seriously concerned' for the safety and wellbeing of Connor Dewhurst, who lives in Colne but is from Accrington. Connor, 12, was last seen in his bedroom at 3.30pm
MONEY advisers are urging Blackburn with Darwen residents not to let the credit crunch make Christmas and the New Year miserable. Huge consumer debt and rising prices for food, fuel and household bills are already putting pressure on many residents across
PLANS to provide more than 100 Burnley homes with a ‘facelift’ are set to be rubber-stamped by councillors. Work will be done to improve the external appearance of 102 terraced houses in the Duke Bar and Burnley Wood areas. It is part of the Elevate
TOWN hall leaders in Burnley and Padiham have unveiled plans to tackle a near £700,000 financial black hole after being left short of cash by Whitehall. Cuts will be seen in neighbourhood clean-up work and translation services and a number of council
PAUL Ince believes Matt Derbyshire’s disallowed goal was a second half turning point – and insists referee Mark Halsey got the ‘big decision’ wrong. Having scored with his first touch, substitute Derbyshire thought he had edged Rovers ahead
There is a circular walk which follows the River Wenning at Hornby to a point where it meets the River Lune. Hornby is on the road between Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale. This is a wonderful place to enjoy wildlife at a time when autumn is giving way
DARWEN were rescued by the fog as their Vodkat First Division Trophy tie at Stone was abandoned with the visitors trailing 3-2. Stone led 3-1 at half time in the second-round tie but, although Darwen pulled a goal back after the interval, they still
NELSON’S home troubles continued with a 3-1 reverse at the hands of Ramsbottom United in the Vodkat Premier Division. Nelson have now gone 11 games without a win and again did plenty of attacking but rarely looked like putting the ball in the
PADIHAM reached the last eight of the Vodkat First Division Trophy with victory over Leek CSOB on Saturday. It was a fine win for Padiham but just how much spectators saw of it is another matter after fog engulfed the Arbories. For the record, Padiham
COLNE hosted the Vodkat Premier Division’s second-placed club and came within a minute of taking all three points. On 20 minutes the Colne defence was caught out by a ball over the top from the left, leaving Matt Smith an easy chance to rifle his shot
CLITHEROE secured their first win in seven attempts as they overcame Harrogate Railway Athletic in UniBond First Division North. Harrogate took an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Ryder and Ryan but former Accrington Stanley player Jonathon Smith
DESPITE being reduced to 10 men for an hour, Rossendale held on to a deserved point at Wakefield in UniBond First Division North. Rossendale raced into a two-goal lead, with the first coming in the 13th minute when Mitchell Bailey whipped in a cross
CHORLEY ended a nightmare run of six straight defeats in emphatic style to register the UniBond First Division North’s biggest away win of the season. The Magpies’ six-shooters took full advantage of a lack of discipline by bottom-of-the league Salford
Bacup had the majority of the play in their Vodkat Premier Division defeat at Atherton Colleries, despite playing 65 minutes with 10 men. Captain Davey Luker was playing his first game following a three-match ban for a previous straight red card but
BACUP Borough have lost Tommy Turner to FC United despite seven days of intense talks between the star striker and manager Brent Peters. The Bacup boss had attempted to keep the striker at the club but had to admit defeat on Friday afternoon, as the
Reports suggest Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson could be set to move upstairs to become the county’s first director of cricket. The club’s general committee will discuss a restructuring of the cricket management at a meeting on Thursday
YOU couldn’t help but feel sorry for Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman on Saturday afternoon. After seeing his side unjustly end up on the wrong end of the scoreline against Lancashire rivals Bury, his mood was like the weather - gloomy. As the fog
POLICE said they were winning the war on yobs in a Blackburn community marred by a spate of brick attacks on taxis. Last week we revealed how groups of 30 teenagers had been hiding at the side of Shadsworth Road, Shadsworth, Blackburn and hurling
WORK is set to start on new play facilities in the Guide, Higher Croft and Whitebirk areas of Blackburn thanks to £2.5 million from the Government’s Play pathfinder fund. Coun Michael Law-Riding, executive member for leisure and culture for the borough
FAMILIES turned out to see a range of performances by talented youngsters at the annual Colne Luther Greenwood Festival. As part of the event, singers, dancers, instrumentalists and actors competed for trophies at The Muni, on Saturday evening and
What to buy the man in your life for Christmas? For me, the socks/cheap aftershave dilemma never fails to put a damper on what is meant to be a jolly time of year. This year, I thought I’d been saved the trauma of having to make that difficult choice
REGARDING the report on the British National Party’s membership list? (LT, November 20). We’ve seen this kind of establishment persecution before: Jews in National Socialist Germany, political ‘dissidents’ in the revolutionary socialist Soviet Union,
APPROXIMATELY five years ago I inquired about the purchase of the old Police House on King Street, Blackburn, only to be told by the Heritage Office in Manchester that this would be impossible as it was a listed building. I turned my attention to a church
HOSPITAL workers have given a lukewarm response to surveys designed to boost morale. Out of 1,170 people given questionnaires, just 325 returned them. Many of those complained of a lack of communication between bosses and ordinary workers.
THE saga over the axing of Burnley’s A&E department goes on. Today health bosses have revealed that 999 ambulances are set to return to Burnley. The move is aimed at easing the pressure on the Royal Blackburn Hospital, which has been swamped by unprecedented
THE director of public health for NHS East Lancashire, Dr Ellis Friedman, has backed the adding of fluoride to the region’s tap water to improve dental health. The reason given is that it is unethical to withhold dental treatment for deprived people.
DISABLED youngsters have been helped to access an eco-garden thanks to a donation from a local businessman. Wheelchair users at St Mary’s Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, were unable to use their eco-garden after a pathway became inaccessible due to bad
A JUROR who posted details of a trial on Facebook could be investigated by the Attorney General, it has emerged. The woman, sitting in a child sex assault trial at Burnley Crown Court, was thrown off the jury by Judge Heather Lloyd last week after it
RESIDENTS in Lancashire were among the first to be issued with the new Cold Weather Health Warning as sub-zero temperatures hit the North West. Temperatures as low as -8C (18F) are being predicted for the region over the next five days, with heavy
A DRAMA teacher from Darwen is set to direct one of Liverpool’s biggest Capital of Culture showcases. Carly Henderson, 21, of Cranberry Lane, has been working on the project Portrait of a Nation for a year with a group of 14 to 18 year olds. It is a
MARTIN Paterson believes Burnley are capable of adding Arsenal to their list of Premier League scalps this season. The Clarets have already dispatched both Fulham and Chelsea to reach the quarter-final of the Carling Cup. And Paterson
PAUL Ince insists he is not feeling under pressure despite watching a Rovers defensive horror-show land them deeper in the relegation mire. Sean Davis’ 79th minute strike gave Portsmouth a 3-2 win at Fratton Park, as Blackburn fought back from
HOW well do YOU know your local bobby, or Community Beat Manager as he — or she — is called in these politically correct times? Have you seen him strolling down your street or round the town centre? Do you know his name? If you don’t it’s a safe
Police have vowed to crackdown on mini-moto nuisance in several locations in Clayton-le-Moors. There have been several recent incidents reported in Mercer Park and Wilson’s playing fields.
MORE than £37,000 has been confiscated from two men who are behind bars for the kidnap of a Blackburn man two years ago. Artur Skenderaj, 37, of Higher Road, and Barry Tierney, 42, of Field Lane, both Liverpool, pleaded guilty to blackmail and were sentenced
ARMED police surrounded a car after reports of two men brandishing a handgun. Officers then aimed their guns at two suspects, who police said quickly surrendered in Laburnum Road, Little Harwood, Blackburn. And when officers searched the vehicle they
A 57-year-old man collapsed and died while shopping with his wife in Accrington town centre yesterday. Police and paramedics were called to the market square near Wilkinsons at 2.30pm when the man, who has not been named, collapsed. Efforts to revive
999 AMBULANCES are set to return to Burnley General Hospital. The move is aimed at easing the pressure on East Lancashire’s A&E unit at the Royal Blackburn Hospital which is struggling to cope with the amount of patients. Since Burnley
SHOPPERS and cinema goers are to be swiped with metal detectors in a Christmas crime crackdown on weapons. Police said their action in Blackburn this week would entice people into spending their money by reassuring them the town centre was safe.
A CHARITY shop which has raised more than £750,000 has closed down after 20 years of business. Bosses of the Oxfam shop in Broadway, Accrington, said that problems, including the economic downturn, had meant it is no longer viable. Irene
A TAKEAWAY boss is to defy a protection racket gang he believed firebombed his business and re-open. Millon, Manchester Road, Haslingden, was gutted by fire in a blaze last month, hours after owners Komru Miah, 37, and Mashuk Ali, 35, locked
