SOUTH African students were given a taste of Blackburn and its culture as part of a college’s bid to forge links with international education institutions. Blackburn College has been working hard to form relations with universities, colleges and high
A CONVICTED robber who was wanted by police has handed himself in. Stephen Sergeant, 24, who was thought to be in the Blackburn area, will now be sent back to prison. He was released on licence in May, but breached his conditions. Sergeant,
STRICTER curfews will see criminals serving community orders spending 16 hours a day in their homes. Prisons and Probation Minister Crispin Blunt made a visit to the Blackburn Women’s Centre as part of a programme of events to highlight the work of Lancashire
TV channel ESPN is looking for a Blackburn Rovers fan to become one of the faces of their football coverage this season. The only criteria is you must be a dedicated Rovers supporter and be available to go to London for filming before August 19.
DARWEN School of Kung Fu are looking to arrange a Chinese New Year celebration after receiving funding for a ceremonial dragon. Organisers of Crown Paints Community Awards have come forward with £372.85 to pay for the dragon, which has been shipped over
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has attracted controversy after urging police to waive strict security rules in the House of Commons. The Commons Deputy Speaker tried to flout the rules by asking officers to allow a rickshaw driver to take him into Parliament
A MOTHER has been charged with neglect after her daughter suffered ‘quite horrific burns’. The two-year-old girl was taken to Darwen Police Station by her step-grandfather on May 5 where he reported concerns to officers, according to police
A MAYOR will be putting the kettle on in a world record attempt for a cancer charity’s flagship fundraiser. The Mayor of Hyndburn, Coun Colette McCormack, will raise a mug and attempt to break the record of attending most coffee mornings in one day.
MARKETING students from Blackburn College have been commended by industry experts at a prestigious awards ceremony. The trio were hailed as being amongst the brightest marketing prospects in the business at the Chartered Institute of Marketing North
LEWIS Carroll’s much loved story tale Alice in Wonderland was brought to life this weekend. Children and families watched as the 1865 classic tale of Alice’s trip to wonderland was performed in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday. The performance was
CAMPAIGNERS are urging swimmers to make their voices heard ahead of a vital debate on the future of Haslingden’s pool. Residents have reacted angrily to suggestions the £3.2million, originally earmarked for a new baths for the town, could be diverted
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a new Sainsbury’s supermarket in Todmorden are set to be decided tomorrow. More than 3,000 people have signed a petition objecting to the chain's proposals for land off Halifax Road, and 482 opposition letters have been
A DEPARTMENT store is being overhauled as part of plans which should give a much-needed boost to Burnley town centre. Bosses at TK Maxx, in Church Street, are preparing to reopen the store on August 20 after a major makeover. And the first 500 customers
AT the end of term I took my friend to see Guys and Dolls, being performed by pupils at my daughters’ school. The production was brilliant and it was a wonderful, uplifting evening. But afterwards, on the way to the car park, we weren’t buzzing with
JIMMY McIlroy is such a popular figure in Burnley that Turf Moor was the perfect choice for the presentation of his MBE. The legendary former inside forward might be from Northern Ireland but he is Burnley through and through. The 79-year-old moved
n AN Altham-based Kwintet UK, Europe’s largest workwear, PPE and corporate wear uniform supplier, has had a makeover following a corporate restructure. Newly-named Kwintet House has been given a makeover to represent the expansion of operations from
CURRENCY exchange firm Cheque Centre is opening a new branch in Darwen Street, Blackburn, on Wednesday. Managing director Billy Shaw said: “Whenever possible we employ people from the local community. "In doing so, we believe we have staff with
STAFF at the Blackburn office of Lancashire law firm Napthens are relocating. The firm will be handed the keys to the new offices, on Challenge Way, Whitebirk, this month. A month of refurbishment will follow for the two-storey, 4,510sq ft offices,
May I through your paper thank the nurses and doctors who treated me on ward B4 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital and helped me get better. I could not have been treated better, they are all angels. The food was good as well so thanks to the chef
As local MEP, I am concerned over the unexpected and sudden closure of White House Park children’s care home on Chorley Road, Chorley by its owners Ridgway Children’s Services. Of course, the ideal situation would be that children can be spared from
My daughter has just completed a week long summer school with Pat Eakets Dance and Drama. The school was held at Salesbury Memorial Hall and was the most exciting thing that my daughter has done for a long time. She learnt a contemporary dance,
CATALYTIC converters were cut off three new 4x4 vehicles while they were parked on a Colne car showroom forecourt. The thief managed to steal the exhaust systems undetected at some time last week before staff noticed. A cutting tool was used in the
IMPROVEMENTS at a Bacup primary school have been applauded by education inspectors. An interesting range of lessons and an impressive performance by staff at St Mary’s RC Primary have earned praised by schools watchdog Ofsted. Lead inspector Derek Watts
An Earby couple are living proof you are never too old to find love on the internet. George and Sheila Fletcher-Baker met through a magazine dating website four years ago and e-mailed each other for a year before progressing to the telephone. And
FRESH attempts are being made to reopen a neighbourhood base in Barnoldswick three years after it closed. Coates Community Centre was axed in 2008 after it was discovered essential works to the kitchen, heating and electrics would cost £20,000.
A LITTLE taste of the seaside is set to transform landlocked Barnoldswick into a mini-Blackpool for the next three weeks. An inland cove has been created in the town square under a giant marquee, complete with buckets and spades. Thunder and lightning
MUSIC composed by a multi-talented producer from Pendle is to be heard by sports fans across Europe as they tune in to watch the World Arm Wrestling Championships. Studio whizz Andrea Quarin, who works at The ACE Centre in Nelson, has written and produced
SUPPORTERS of East Lancashire CND staged a peaceful protest in the centre of Burnley on Saturday. The event was to remember the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the more recent victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan
SOME of the new intake for Burnley’s football university were among fans watching the Clarets’ new Championship campaign. Almost 20 undergraduates travelled from across the UK in advance of starting their studies at Turf Moor in September. Season
VOTE for your man of the match from a shortlist of five for Accrington Stanley's 0-0 draw at Northampton Town.
DARWEN smart metering company Bglobal has struck a deal with business electricity supplier Haven Power. Customers of Haven Power will have the option to have a Bglobal system installed, which will help them save money by monitoring and managing energy
SHANAN Stewart guided Ramsbottom to the Worsley Cup late last night as he batted hosts Church out of contention with a high-class knock to steer his side to glory. The Kiwi scored a cool as you like half-century – and his knock was the difference
BAXENDEN rocked leaders Read to go to the top of the Ribblesdale League, while Barnoldswick were stunned by Edenfield as the title race took a stunning turn on a soaking Saturday. Bash now stand seven points clear after their win over Warren Eastham's
Darwen recorded their second maximum 15 point win of the season and wrecked for East Lancashire professional Con De Lange’s return to the area as they claimed a fine 55-run win over Blackpool at Birch Hall on Saturday. The home side made 156-8 in a game
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe praised new signing Keith Treacy for a match-changing performance against Watford on Saturday. The 22-year-old came off the bench to salvage a point, effectively making the first one for Charlie Austin before scoring
LOWERHOUSE took another step towards only their second Lancashire League title on Saturday as they shot 15 points clear of the chasing pack after Jon Finch inspired them to a win over Haslingden. And while The House were going clear, Accrington roared
AFC Darwen slumped to a heavy defeat in their opening North West Counties First Division clash at the Anchor Ground. Kenny Langford’s men were goalless at the break. But an own goal on 47 minutes gave Ashton the lead, before James Rushton-Woods
BACUP Borough enjoyed an opening day victory as they took full points from their trip to Congleton. Brent Peters’ men opened the scoring on 67 minutes with an Adrian Bellamy penalty. Lee Oldham double Bacup’s lead, before Matthew Walsh scored from the
NELSON’S return to the North West Counties League started in dreadful fashion on Saturday as they were crushed by Irlam on an opening day they will want to forget. Just two goals down at the break, Nelson conceded seven in the second half, including
BARNOLDSWICK Town enjoyed a winning start to the campaign after coming back from behind against their Manchester visitors. Both teams enjoyed good chances in the first half, but the deadlock was not broken until the hour mark, with Maine Road taking
Padiham’s North West Counties Premier Division fixture proved to be a tough opener to the new season. Trailing to a 13th minute Graeme Mitchell opener, the Storks had to withstanding some early pressure from the home side, before equalising on 13 minutes
A Sam Hayes goal in a late rally by Colne was not enough to give them a share of the points at Winsford. The Reds got off to a disastrous start when they fell behind to a Ryan Stewart free kick after only two minutes. And they conceded a second goal
RAMSBOTTOM United are regarded as favourites for promotion, but they suffered an opening day defeat in a five-goal clash at St Helens. The Rams opened the scoring on 26 minutes when Jon Robinson headed home a right-wing cross from Grant Spencer. Within
VOTE for your man of the match from a shortlist of five for Burnley's 2-2 draw with Watford.
A man has appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in East Lancashire. Sean Fell, 24, of George Street, Haslingden, was remanded in custody at Burnley Magistrates Court. He is due to make a further appearance
WHALLEY residents spoke out against a large-scale housing development in the village at a public inquiry. People from Whalley turned out in force to express their concerns about 80 new homes in their village at the two-day inquiry in the Ribble Valley
ELEVEN special inspectors have been appointed to oversee Lancashire’s Special Constabulary. The 11 volunteers inspectors will manage the 443 special sergeants and constables. In eastern division, which covers Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble
CRIMINALS targeting farms in the North West stole goods worth around £2.6million last year. There has been a rise in agricultural crime in the area during the past two years, according to new statistics published by the UK’s leading rural insurer,
A TEAM of 10 Burnley council workers will take on a 60-mile nighttime bike ride to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Employees from Burnley Council Leisure Services department, aged between 29 and 53, have signed up to the event, which starts
YOUNGSTERS in East Lancashire believe work experience, rather than qualifications alone, will help them secure a job, according to a new survey. Research by East Lancahire-based training provider Training 2000 found that work experience was held in
VOLUNTARY and community groups are being urged to apply for more than £250,000 of new funding in Lancashire. The cash is being made available in amounts between £1,000 and £5,000 in a bid to ease the pressure on small groups that are struggling
The wildlife of our rivers has always fascinated me and it is always of interest to find out about the history of river crossings. In the case of Mitton it was once the borderline between old Lancashire and old Yorkshire. The same River Ribble
Under the auspices of Darwen Rotary Club, John and Judith Jacklin, from Tockholes, held an open garden, organised a concert at St Peter’s Church, Darwen, and a raffle, to raise money for CRUK and Rotary Club charities. Each received £1,751. John
LOWERHOUSE took another step towards only their second Lancashire League title on Saturday as they shot 15 points clear of the chasing pack after Jon Finch inspired them to a win over Haslingden. And while The House were going clear, Accrington roared
JASON Roberts is ready to do all he can to help David Goodwillie become a Premier League hit – as he relishes the growing battle for places at Ewood Park. Goodwillie marked his Rovers debut with a goal in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Kilmarnock
TODAY we launch the Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards 2011 – the premier event in East Lancashire’s business calendar. The awards celebrate enterprise at its best and firms and individuals from all sectors are being urged to enter for a
Students from across India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Lancashire met Melody Hossaini from The Apprentice at an international summit aimed at inspiring them to become the world’s future leaders. The young people attended the International Summit
HEADTEACHERS have raised strong objections over plans to axe vital bus services for their pupils. The heads of Roe Lee Park Primary School, and Feniscowles Primary School, both in Blackburn, fear the cuts will eradicate diversity and they will lose
FIREFIGHTERS cut a district nurse out of her car after it overturned on the Grane Road near Haslingden yesterday. The 28-year-old, thought to be from Rochdale, was heading towards Blackburn when her Renault Scenic car flipped over near the Clough
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe has revealed he would consider loaning out a goalkeeper, after picking Lee Grant to start the season. The Clarets increased their goalkeeping numbers to three after signing free agent Jon Stewart on a one-year deal
MANAGEMENT at a historic paper mill which is set to close have met with unions to negotiate redundancy packages. More than 100 jobs will be axed as the DS Smith Paper at Hollins Mill, Hollins Road, Darwen, closes by October 2012. The move will end
Brazilian trialist right-back Bruno Ribeiro is expected to complete his free signing move to Blackburn Rovers this week once FA clearance is received. “Bruno, or Dennis after Dennis Irwin the boys call him because he never gives the ball
FANS and the cast of the classic film Whistle Down The Wind came together to mark its 50th anniversary. Showings of the iconic film, memorabilia and even a letter from the director Bryan Forbes helped make the reunion in Downham Village Hall yesterday
STEVE Kean will tell Zimbabwean striker Benjani ‘take it or leave it’ as he looks to resolve his ongoing contract uncertainty. The Rovers boss wants the 32-year-old to commit himself to the Ewood Park outfit for another season but admits the
CHRIS Samba is an injury doubt for Blackburn Rovers’ Premier League opener against Wolves – leaving Steve Kean desperate to ease a potential defensive crisis with a new signing. The Rovers skipper missed Saturday’s 4-1 friendly win at Kilmarnock
RESIDENTS fighting plans to allow thousands of new homes to be built in the Ribble Valley have set up a new action group. The Save Barrow Village group has been set up to battle any potential large housing developments. It comes after each council
The weekend storms blew phone sockets when an electrical surge hit homes. A lightning strike hit a telegraph pole and passed through phone wires into houses, blowing up phone sockets in Abbott Brow, Mellor, about 10.30am on Saturday.
MARTIN Paterson is expected to miss at least two games after pulling out of international duty with another thigh problem. The striker was yesterday due to meet up with the Northern Ireland squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier with the Faroe
Two women whose bodies were found in a Lancashire house fire today are believed to have been stabbed to death. A post-mortem examination showed Geraldine Allen, 56, died from multiple stab wounds while results are awaited on her mother, Maureen, 81
THE leader of Darwen Town Council hit out at ‘petty politics’ as he announced his intention to step down from the role. Coun Steve Duncan will not be seeking re-election in May, and neither will Marsh House Councillor Joan Helliwell.
A prime-time TV show featuring the story of the brutal murder of Lancashire nurse Jane Clough has seen thousands sign a petition in her name. ITV show Someone’s Daughter, Someone’s Son, broadcast at 9pm on Friday, boosted the campaign by 2,000
Tributes have been paid to a Haslingden teenager who was stabbed to death at a terraced house in the town. Friends said former Haslingden High School pupil Declan Eastwood was a friendly, outgoing young motorcycling enthusiast. The 17
Grease is the word Former Olympic champion and Dancing on Ice judge Robin Cousins is to guest star as Teen Angel in the smash hit musical Grease at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, this autumn. Newsquest Northwest has teamed up with Palace
A 61-YEAR-old man has survived after being struck by lightning at his East Lancashire home. Kevin Holden, of Deepdale Court, Barrowford, was thrown four feet into the air after being hit by the lightning bolt. Mr Holden is thought to
A JURY considering whether a former army cadet murdered his girlfriend at a supported housing complex is due to resume its deliberations today. Daniel Lancaster, 24, has denied murdering Anna Banks, 23, at the Centaur Court complex off Hawley Street,
