PROLONGED freezing conditions are causing major problems for wildlife in Lancashire, according to experts. Lancashire Wildlife Trust said many animals are having to work harder to survive in the freezing temperatures. And the Royal Society
In this week's podcast, our sports team discuss Brian Laws' appointment as Burnley manager and the club's trip to Manchester United this weekend. They also debate Blackburn Rovers' poor run of form, and the future for Sam Allardyce as he prepares
NEW changing rooms at Earby Recreation Ground have been labelled ‘sub-standard’ by dissatisfied councillors. The facilities were the last to be upgraded by Pendle Council’s parks and recreation team last year. But members of Earby Parish Council said
BUS bosses have reversed their controversial move to scrap wheelchair-friendly buses to Blackburn hospital. There was an outcry in the summer when Lancashire United revealed double decker school buses, which cannot be lowered for wheelchairs and prams
A 77-YEAR-OLD woman has hailed staff at a voluntary bus service as “lifesavers” after they kept residents stocked up with essentials during the cold spell. The Little Green Bus came to the rescue of elderly people in the Ribble Valley who had been unable
THE PARENTS of a man who had been missing from Burnley General Hospital for nine days have spoken of their relief. Police and the parents of 36-year-old Matthew Duffield had feared the worst after he walked out of the hospital at 10.35am on Tuesday,
NINETEEN Burnley fans have been charged after a planned fight with Blackburn Rovers supporters following the derby day clash at Ewood Park. Groups of supporters from both clubs arrived at the Station Hotel pub, Cherry Tree, on October 18
TWO men who tortured a Blackburn man in his own home by burning him with an iron have both been jailed indefinitely. Preston Crown Court heard how the 25-year-old victim could smell burned flesh when an iron was pressed against his stomach. He was
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill remained cautious about the outcome of the tie with Blackburn Rovers, despite winning the away leg 1-0. And O'Neill insisted his side should have been awarded a penalty. Gabriel Agbonlahor was cautioned after
A FRIENDSHIP blossomed into diamond romance for a Blackburn couple who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Jo and Margaret, of Preston Old Road, Cherry Tree, marked the landmark with family and friends at The Ribchester Arms, where they had
Thank you to my brother’s neighbours on Willis Road, Cherry Tree, who kindly came to my rescue when I slipped and broke my ankle in two places. They rang for the ambulance and came out of their houses with loads of old blankets to keep me warm. They
IN Willmington, USA, they have notices on roads which state that during snowy weather, cars may only park on the right on even days and on the left on odd days. This enables the snow ploughs and gritters to cover the whole road and as the grit is spread
MAY I thank staff at Hollymount Nursing Home and Longfield MD Home for their valiant efforts attending work despite the adverse weather. There have been so many incidents of them either walking to work or arranging to meet taxis part-way. They have brought
Hyndburn Community Network and Hyndburn Over 50s Forum have lost a valued community worker. In June 2009 John Davis became a director and trustee at Hyndburn Community Network. He made a valuable contribution to the Network and he will be sadly
Hospital Radio Rossendale members came together to mark their 30th birthday for what will be the last time. After three decades of serving the community in Rossendale, the Primary Care Trust has rule that the new health facility being built in Rawtenstall
Address: The Duke William, Longridge Phone number: 01772 783289 Lancashire Telegraph review by John Anson from January 15, 2010. LET’S get one thing straight from the outset. The Duke William isn’t posh, nor does it make any claims
BURNLEY people are being asked to decide on a local broth that will be sold at Turf Moor. People are being asked to go along to the 1882 suite at Turf Moor between 3.15pm and 5pm on Wednesday and take part in a taste test. They will be able to taste
AN historic Ribble Valley pub will not be re-opening as a business despite objections from the parish council. Members of the Simonstone Parish Council hoped the Simonstone Hotel would be taken on by new investors after being put on the market
Society is unrecognisable now, but if It has been a strange couple of days but things have been put into perspective. Watching the news this week I, like most people, was saddened to see thousands of people suffering due to the earthquake in Haiti.
AN A-LEVEL student is swapping her books for the semi-finals of Miss England. Seventeen-year-old Amber Hazelton wrote off to competition organisers when she was just 15, and forgot all about the contest when they replied that she was too young
A NEW £4.1million improvement project aimed at increasing safety and getting rid of pot holes has started on the M65. The Department for Transport scheme on a one-mile section of the motorway between Blackburn and Hyndburn will see resurfacing
AN elderly Rossendale goat has taken to wearing fluorescent green and yellow socks to keep his hooves warm. Staff at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary were amazed after their oldest goat Jack took full advantage of two pairs of socks which were donated to him
He’s best known as unlucky-in-love car mechanic Gary Hobbs in EastEnders. But soap star Ricky Groves has swapped his spanner for sequins to embark on the Strictly Come Dancing arena tour. RICKY GROVES admits he wasn’t the best dancer on this year’s
TV presenter Gloria Hunniford hosted a sell-out Ladies Who Lunch event in Mellor. East Lancashire ladies were among 180 guests who flocked to the Stanley House Hotel for the festive fundraiser, which raised more than £2,000 for charity, Self Unlimited
CHORLEY are scheduled to host Clitheroe in an East Lancashire derby in UniBond First Division North tomorrow – but non-league clubs are being given permission to postpone matches this morning if the weather dictates. The Magpies have not been able to
SAM Allardyce insists Blackburn Rovers’ luck will change after seeing the woodwork leave his side a “huge task” to reach Wembley Stadium. The Rovers boss was left bemoaning his fortune after Nikola Kalinic hit the post twice in a spirited second
MICHAEL Symes will be chasing his 14th goal of the campaign tomorrow providing the home game against Rotherham beats the weather, and Jimmy Bell believes man management has been the key to his form this season. The striker joined the rest
WELL after the week that was, I have to say that I am delighted the whole sorry ‘Coylegate’ sage has now been put to bed. New boss Brian Laws may not have been everyone’s first choice – regular readers will know I shoved Martin Jol’s rather
BRENDAN Flood doesn’t mind admitting Brian Laws’ ability to operate on a tight budget had a big appeal to Burnley. The Clarets are fully expected to spend the least in the Premier League – both on wages and transfers – this season. A salary cap of £15,000
THE devastated parents of a teenager who fell to his death from a “shambolic” racetrack have expressed huge disappointment with a court’s decision to fine the owners just £3,500. Matthew Entwistle, 16, died of multiple injuries when he was
BRIAN Laws believes the shock of Owen Coyle’s departure will fuel Burnley’s fight for Premier League survival. The Clarets were rocked when Coyle announced he wanted to join rivals Bolton Wanderers eight months after securing promotion via the play-offs
LANCASHIRE'S highways chiefs have admitted the amount of salt spread on main roads has been cut by 50 per cent after reports of wagons 'pretending to grit'. Lancashire bosses said it had been ordered by the Government to conserve stocks amid concern
Tottenham say they will stand by Harry Redknapp after the manager was charged with two counts of cheating the public revenue. Reading are considering rewarding caretaker manager Brian McDermott with a full-time contract after the club's FA
