A FORMER skate park could be transformed into an antiques centre and auction house if council officers rubber-stamp the plans. The owners of Kings Mill Antiques Centre are hoping to relocate their Harle Syke operation to Bank Hall Works, Colne Road.
Great rivalry produces characters, especially those players who bravely risked the jeers of the crowd by joining ‘the other lot’. Jack Bruton deserved pride of place, of course, because he is the only man to score for both sides against the other.
DIANA Vickers won over a full house with an “amazing” debut performance of Little Voice, her proud mum said. Ann Vickers made the journey to the Vaudeville Theatre in London with a 12-strong party of friends and family to watch 18-year-old Diana take
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s have been told to think again if they want to build their latest East Lancashire store and see 60 lorries a day pass a neighbouring terrace. Vital works must be undertaken by the chain before they can construct their new
It’s getting really scary at Scare Kingdom Scream Park as we get closer to our VIP launch and public opening at the end of the month. We have completed construction of the main attractions ‘Dead Alive’ and ‘Blood Bath’, and are just putting
IT is 43 years since Blackburn Rovers and Burnley last met in the top-flight, yet the events of that game still remain controversial to those who took part. Harry Potts’ Burnley – on the way to a third-placed finish in the First Division – ran out 2
The sordid case of the Plymouth based nursery care worker and the sexual abuse of kiddies barely toddlers with her demonic accomplices in Rochdale and Nottingham. That followed the sad Leicestershire story of Fiona Pilkington, 38, who cared
EAST Lancashire residents are being asked to play a part in the future of an amateur dramatic society. The Summerseat Players need to raise more funds towards their £400,000 theatre redevelopment currently under way. The amateurs have already raised
A ONCE thriving Ramsbottom pub that was an annual magnet for game fowl enthusiasts may be converted into 10 flats. The Old Dun Horse Hotel, at the junction of Bolton Street and Dundee Street, was built by Thwaites Brewery in the 1920s and held Ye Olde
SHE was off to buy a “new frock” when I phoned to speak with Sue Nicholls, aka Coronation Street’s veteran crimper Audrey Roberts. She wants to look the part, she tells me, when she presents (as herself) A Night At The Oscars event at the Bridgewater
HIS show might be out of this world but TV psychic Tony Stockwell is as down-to-earth as the next man. Despite his career in all things paranormal, Tony, is as happy to chat away about everyday matters as he is to speak about his apparent gift of speaking
HOW many women do you know that would make themselves look fatter on purpose? The answer is probably none. But actress Jessie Wallace has done just that for her latest stage role — and the best bit is she doesn’t mind! The ex EastEnders star was cast
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle has praised the performance of new goalkeeper Jonathan Lund in Wednesday night’s reserve match against Liverpool. Coyle named himself in the side to take on the Reds’ second string in order to influence the development of young
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TWO of the men accused of being involved in the murder of a convicted rapist have decided not to give evidence at their trial. Ian Palmer, 45, of Whitegate Drive, Padiham and 21-year-old Kieron Davison of Lancaster Drive, Padiham, deny murdering 26-year-old
Running time: 109 mins. Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, Martin Sheen, Judy Greer, Sasha Alexander, Joe Anderson. Director: Brandon Camp. Love comes knocking when a widower least expects it in Brandon Camp’s poignant
Running time: 102 mins. Featuring the voices of: Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Christopher Plummer, Elie Docter, John Ratzenberger. Directors: Bob Peterson, Pete Docter. THE latest computer-animated masterpiece from the wizards
Lifesigns is one of the those strange games that doesn’t really conform to any established genre, but it’s still darn good fun! In Hospital Affairs, you live the exciting life of a young, motivated doctor, as you examine, diagnose and operate on patients
Sitting on your sofa, blasting through countless bots and AI enemies all alone — you need a pretty impressive single-player story to keep you coming back for more. In Section 8, set on the war-torn planets of tomorrow, mankind’s greatest battle
Female lead characters have often been over-sexualised in video games — you only need to look at the slobbering following that Lara Croft has built up to see that. But Rubi Malone is a little bit different. For a start, she doesn’t spend the whole game
Benidorm returns for a third series with a one hour special — same people, same hotel, same scenario. Yes, it’s still quite funny, and being called Benidorm it does have limited capacity in which to engineer a move, but surely they could at least
WHAT more could you ask of a TV show than to see a group of singletons sniffing each other’s shirts and then dating each other in a pitch black room? Living TV’s Dating In the Dark puts a whole new slant on the term “blind date” with contestants literally
Swedish eurodance maestro Jonas Altberg (aka Basshunter) talks about the perks of his job, being homeless and his dressing room party rider. WHERE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW? I’m in the UK for a while. I like spending time here. I don’t miss home really.
WATCHING Alan Ayckbourn’s biting social comedy Absurd Person Singular may be a side-splitting night out for the audience but it’s not quite such a riot for the cast, according to actress Deborah Grant, who has one of the leading roles in the play, coming
A MAINTENANCE expert responsible for the upkeep of several East Lancashire hospitals was slowly poisoned by asbestos as he repaired wards and theatres, an inquest heard. For years John Swales split his time between Burnley General, nearby Victoria Hospital
TODAY marks the 17th annual World Mental Health Day. Started by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, each year thousands of people unite on October 10 to promote greater public awareness and understanding of mental health and mental illness
THERE aren’t many stand up comedians whose aim is to talk themselves out of a job. But to make himself and his act redundant is something Laurence Clark dreams about. For wheelchair using Laurence was born with cerebral palsy and uses his line of
A PLAN allowing drivers to use the hard shoulder of the motorway in East Lancashire could be the answer to the regular rush-hour snarl-ups which blight many people’s journeys. The £5.5 million scheme is seen as a cheaper alternative to permanently widening
A CAMPAIGN to ensure East Lancashire’s children are kept safe in cars has been taken to one of Burnley’s biggest employers. Bosses at Warburton’s, Rossendale Road, have been conducting a week-long campaign on health and safety. And a
NELSON has been compared to a ‘giant ash tray’ by a senior councillor who has called for improvements to street cleaning. Coun George Adam, chairman of Pendle Council’s Nelson Committee, said ‘dog ends’ on the pavements were spoiling the town’s image
BURNLEY is to get a new logo as part of a £110,000 re-branding scheme to improve the town’s image. The ‘visual expression’ consists of a computer-generated, three-dimensional image of lots of multi-coloured, tangled circles. Council
CALLING ALL FOOTBALL FANS. Watch in style as a rejuvenated Bolton side take on Man Utd at Old Trafford. With Wanderers hitting somewhat of a purple patch of late, there is a real chance that they could spring a surprise at Old Trafford this
Too often misrepresented as a ‘granny disease’, arthritis in its 200 forms actually affects nine million people in the UK. It is this country’s leading cause of physical disability and, with other musculoskeletal disorders, it is the second most common
The leaves of autumn are beginning to fall and the Poppy is starting to bloom again. Yes Remembrance tide is again almost upon us. It is that time of year when as a nation we remember all those who did not return and give thanks for those who did. It
I AM writing about the male toilets in Area 1 at the Blackburn End of Ewood Park football ground. These toilets were reduced in size some time ago. The result is the loss of around half the previous number of toilets and urinals in this block and, equally
A 24-YEAR-OLD woman from Nelson has been treated for ‘serious’ injuries after the vehicle she was a passenger in crashed into a bridge support. Police said the woman was in a blue VW Passat when the accident happened in Shipley, West Yorkshire. She
LEE Morris and Nehru McKenzie goals saw Padiham move up to seventh in the North West Counties Premier Division, with a 2-0 win over Bacup Borough.
AN INNOVATIVE project tackling sexual exploitation of children in East Lancashire has been named as runner-up at a national awards ceremony. Lancashire Constabulary’s Operation Engage, made up of police officers, social workers, youth workers and sexual
PLANS to create a £10million road serving the controversial East Lancashire Waste Technology Park are to go before councillors yet again. Plans for the link road between Whinney Hill tip and the new waste plant at the former Huncoat Power Station have
GRADUATES celebrated their success at Blackburn College’s Higher Education Awards. Dressed in caps and gowns, this year’s graduates were rewarded at a ceremony in King George’s Hall last night. They were presented with certificates by
It is quite strange how we jump to conclusions about people and places. A couple of weeks back I remember telling readers about how Blackpool was now full of people with ‘tattoos and shell suits’. I promptly got a letter (with pictures may I add) from
TOUTS are selling tickets for the upcoming Blackburn Rovers v Burnley match on the internet. And it is feared Clarets fans, unable to buy a ticket for the away end, may now obtain them in the home sections at Ewood Park. The Lancashire Telegraph found
ICE cream vans in Rossendale will only be allowed to sound their chimes for a maximum of four seconds after a council decision. Rossendale Council has signed up to the ice cream van code of practice which imposes strict rules on mobile ice cream traders
AN EAST Lancashire ‘website solution company’ has launched two new business ventures. EBusiness, based off Phillips Road, Blackburn, has opened operations in Birmingham and West Yorkshire to go with 11 established bases in other parts of Britain. The
Lancashire have signed former Worcestershire opening batsman Stephen Moore on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old England Lions player announced his decision to leave the New Road county on Wednesday. Moore will bolster the Lancashire batting order following
NIKOLA Kalinic admits he “has never worked so hard” as he bids to ensure his dream move to England sees him hit the right notes in the Premier League. The Croatian striker is under fire from the critics in his homeland after making himself
STANLEY boss John Coleman has heaped praise on goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin, but has warned him to keep up the good work tomorrow if he wants to keep his place. Dunbavin will start again in the home clash with mid-table Cheltenham after saving
A YOUNG woman whose dream it is to find a cure for some of life’s killer diseases has made it through to the final of a national modelling competition. Former Habergham High sixth-former Gertrude Chatukuta, 22, is now just a vote away from
ACCRINGTON Stanley joint chairperson Marcelle Lazarus has appealed for investment to help the club pay off their £308,000 tax bill by October 28. Stanley have until then to pay off the money owed to HM Customs and Revenue and will otherwise
MOTORISTS could be allowed to drive on the hard shoulder of the M65 under a £5.5million scheme to cut congestion. East Lancashire council bosses are ready to put forward the plan as a cheaper alternative to tackling traffic chaos on a busy
OWEN Coyle has called for football to do the talking for Burnley and Blackburn Rovers on derby day. The Clarets manager is eagerly anticipating his first taste of this East Lancashire clash, at Ewood Park next Sunday (kick-off 1pm). But with police
STEVEN Caldwell’s got derby fever, after travelling north of the border to cheer on his brother, Gary, in the Auld Firm last weekend. Rangers’ 2-1 win was their 154th overall in a grand total of 385 meetings. The East Lancashire derby
