AN anti-suicide charity has warned that more young men will kill themselves if it is forced to give up its work in East Lancashire because of a lack of funding. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) was set up in response to the high suicide
Strike duo Charlie Austin and Martin Paterson both played in a friendly against Crewe today. Paterson scored the Clarets’ second goal in a 75-minute appearance in the 4-2 victory at Gawthorpe. Fellow striker Austin also continued his
To whom it concerns Madam, I didn't at all mind the other evening as we all waited patiently at the petrol station whilst you remained parked at Pump 1 as you did what appeared to be your weekly shop. Even when your young daughter popped back in
PADIHAM'S North West Counties League Premier Division clash at Squires Gate, which was scheduled for tonight, has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
MULTI-million-pound plans for a hotel, retail and residential development creating over 1,500 jobs have been recommended for approval. London-based Goldtique Ventures wants to demolish 1930s buildings on Clayton-le-Moors’ Junction 7 business
With wind blowing and the rain falling in torrents and the last of the autumn leaves drifting in the air I began to go through my old walking notes. My first walks for the Lancashire Telegraph were done in November 1972! At that time all the photographs
CHRISTMAS markets will be coming to East Lancashire and beyond this year. From festive gifts to mulled wine, the Christmas markets always prove to be popular with gift ideas and tasty treats. So for a great day out check the list of markets in East
ELECTRO rock Brazilian super stars CSS are charged to take over Lancaster Library for what will be a legendary gig. Lovefoxxx and her idiosyncratic band members are swapping their normal stadium venues for the intimate settings of Get it Louds' room
A COUNCILLOR has warned potential ‘skip surfers’ after three East Lancashire men were caught trespassing at a recycling centre. In September a Burnley man, believed to have been searching through skips, was found dead at a tip. But intruders
A CAMPAIGN has been launched against plans for a new Tesco superstore in Barnoldswick. The Friends of the Earth and Barnoldswick and West Craven Chamber of Trade have launched the campaign, which also aims to promote the town. The Town
SHOPLIFTERS are being told there is no hiding place in Burnley over the festive season after a prolific thief was jailed. Ian Nuttall, 38, was banned from entering TK Maxx, in Church Street, under the terms of an anti-social behaviour order. But
THE getaway driver for an ‘armed’ raid attempt is facing between two and seven years behind bars. Jason McCash, 27, admitted attempted robbery of Nasir Ahmed on May 10. McCash, of Springhill Road, Accrington, appeared at Burnley Crown Court.
I AM most concerned at the proposal to hand over personal data and services from the NHS to private companies. This undermines the government’s proposals for genuine clinician-led and locally-focused commissioning, and again seems to be back-door
Regarding if we have a dry spring, that will cause more water problems. Why don’t they just mend the leaking pipes in the first place? The fish in our rivers need water, but they don’t pay water rates so it makes me wonder where the cash goes
I want to reply to the ill-advised and condescending points of Conservative view which Margo Grimshaw penned (LT, November 29). Ms Grimshaw may wish to remember that it was Thatcher who closed down the mines and put thousands of people out of work.
The Clarets are finally getting back to winning ways. And it was great to see the team, management and fans celebrating at Upton Park on Saturday. The goals just keep coming and players such as Jay Rodriguez, Chris McCann and Sam Vokes are on
UNIVERSITY exchange students from South Africa have been experiencing education in East Lancashire as part of Blackburn College’s drive to link up with international institutions. Sidwall Dyusha, 22, and Morgan Jacobs, 22, have spent the past two-and-a-half
A 16-YEAR-OLD was allegedly pushed into a wooden ship in a park and raped as she headed to a party after a girls’ night out, a jury was told. The teenager started to scream and was said to have been held down by Dale Clifton, who had sex with
A ROSSENDALE police officer has warned residents about the dangers of a suspected mail scam operating in Edenfield and Helmshore. PC Ian Thompson, community beat manager, has issued an alert after householders received letters claiming to be from Hong
CLUB bosses in Burnley have taken a ‘lead’ from their two newest members as they bid to recruit their own guide dog. Labradors Demi and Uska can’t always be relied upon to stand their round at Burnley Miners’ Club. But the pair have
BOSSES at an aerospace firm in West Craven have pledged to work with residents after complaints about engine fumes during routine testing. An investigation was undertaken by Pendle Council's environment health team after neighbours of Euravia, at Kelbrook
A 26-YEAR-OLD woman died yesterday when a car being driven by her partner hit a parked van. Police, firefighters and an ambulance were called to Walmersley Road, near to the Red Hall Hotel, Ramsbottom, at 12.40am yesterday when a blue Toyota
ELECTRONIC timetables at Burnley bus station have earned an 11th-hour reprieve. County council public transport chiefs say they will save £47,000 by switching off the information displays at Burnley, Nelson, Chorley, Lancaster and Skelmersdale
The Quarter Finals Movie week and with only two weeks left before we return to the mecca for Ballroom Dance-the Tower Ballroom Blackpool for the final which is a first on two, firstly it is the first time a BBC Strictly programme will be recorded
THE boss of Blackburn’s new £8million Youth Zone said youngsters can be the town’s best asset. Staff from the facility in Jubilee Street will be visiting 10 schools in the area ahead of its opening in March, keen for as many eight to 21-year-olds
THE fuss that has been made over the Jeremy Clarkson comments made me think that the phlegmatic British have lost their sense of humour. I was watching the show and accepted his statement, that the striking public sector unions should be shot, for
THE getaway driver for a gang which targeted a shopkeeper with an axe and a samurai sword has been warned he faces a long prison sentence. At court yesterday Jason McCash, 27, admitted attempted robbery of the Londis store in Barnes Street, Clayton-le-Moors
A MILLIONAIRE businessman claimed his estranged wife went "off like a flaming rocket" before he fatally stabbed her, a court has heard. Ian Workman, aged 58, denies murdering Susan Workman, his wife of 34 years, at her Nursery Fold Plantation
A £30MILLION scheme that will transform Blackburn’s Cathedral quarter, and which could create around 350 jobs, is set to get the green light this week. A developer has been signed up for the project which has been scaled down considerably from plans
Padiham travel to Squires Gate tonight in the North West Counties Premier Division, kick-off 7.45pm. The Storks, currently in 16th position in the table, could potentially climb six places with victory in Blackpool.
Garry Flitcroft’s Chorley side travel to Bamber Bridge tonight in the quarter-final of the Lancashire FA Co-Operative Trophy, kick-off 7.45pm. The Magpies drew 0-0 at FC United on Saturday.
HOW good does it feel to get three points? It’s something I have not been accustomed to in recent weeks, but it certainly boosted my weekend. It’s about time things went our way, and long may it continue. One thing is certain, however
SEVERAL roads were closed yesterday after a large fire at a disused factory in Darwen. Fire crews said the blaze, believed to have been started deliberately, badly damaged a 20-metre-square area of the site in Sough Road. It is thought
St Mary’s College in Blackburn has announced that it will be making 40 posts redundant. The college will be entering into a consultation with staff as it prepares to reduce its workforce by just over 14 per cent. Principal Kevin McMahon
A NEW base for bikers could be on the cards at a Rossendale quarry as part of plans to boost the local economy. Officers from Rossendale Council and Lancashire County Council have been meeting with possible private investors to look at the
It’s unlikely that Burnley Football Club will experience a better week between now and the end of this season. As Lee Grant waved in Matty Fryatt’s second goal at The Circle just over a week ago to gift Hull a 2-0 lead, no-one could have predicted
Blackburn man Dr Tim Thomas, 37, became part of the town’s tradition after switching on Thwaites’ Christmas star last night. Tim was chosen from hundreds of competition entrants after he impressed judges by explaining that during nine years in Canada
A CONGOLESE asylum seeker is leaving Darwen and wishes to say goodbye to all who have supported her family. Debera Keyembe came to Darwen as an asylum seeker, joined the Central United Reformed Church and worked for the Blackburn with Darwen Asylum Support
A MAGISTRATE and company boss forged her estranged husband’s signature so she could secure a £360,000 remortgaging deal, a court heard. Shanaz Hussain, 39, who served on the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Bench and was co-owner of the Lincoln Group
THE man being hunted by police in connection with the murder of a mother and daughter from Southport is from Burnley. Police are searching for Barry Morrow after the bodies of Avon lady Angela Holgate, 54, and her 75-year-old mother Alice Huyton
DEAN Marney believes the belief is back at Turf Moor after admitting Jay Rodriguez’s late winner at Hull City could prove their season turning point. The Clarets were heading for their fifth straight defeat and into the Championship drop zone
Christmas has come earlier than usual in the Lowe household. Thanks to our non-involvement in the FA Cup this weekend there was plenty of time on Saturday to trim up. Despite not having a lucrative tie in the cup it was a good week for the Reds as we
BELTHORN United got a ton-derful feeling on Saturday when they won their first football match in more than five years. The Under 16s, who had never won a game in more than 100 attempts since being formed, were on top of the world after beating
RIDGEWOOD Community High School has been named school of the year at the Lancashire Sport Awards. However, the coveted award was more for the hard work the Burnley school has done over the last five years to give youngsters with special needs
THE newly formed Clayton Amateur Boxing Club has held its first ever boxing show – and it was an event to remember. More than 300 spectators packed in to the New Era Complex in Accrington to watch 13 keenly contested bouts – 10 of which involved
A blustery day in East Yorkshire stripped a misfiring Rossendale of their eight-game winning streak as they went down 7-5 in a tough battle. Playing down the hill and with the wind, Dale started big and turned the screw on the opposition by keeping
A hard fought 20-5 win against De La Salle at a cold, wet and windy Ramsgreave Drive kept Blackburn in the pack of teams chasing league leaders Fleetwood. In a physical encounter a try in either half and two penalties helped Blackburn to secure another
A BLACKBURN boxer is flying half way around the world in an attempt to realise his Olympic dream. Haidher Riaz has travelled to Pakistan to take part in the national trials for London 2012 – and he is hoping his coach and mentor Yaqoob Hussain
IT WAS a day for the all-Comers when Tower Shukokai Club held its fourth annual championships. For brothers Sam and Ben - who recently earned their black belts - won their respective classes to make it a family double. It was a fitting way to celebrate
JACK Catterall completed his revenge mission when he out-classed and out-pointed Charlie Driscoll to be crowned CYP national champion. In a rematch of the ABA national final – which many believed Catterall should have won – the Chorley fighter made sure
Darren Latham and John Phillips are the latest players to win through to the grand final of the Park View panel darts competiton. They join Chris McTernon and Steve Cookson Mick Busby Junior, Les Miller, Mark Aspinall and Peter Taylor who have already
EDDIE Hart has been honoured by the Blackburn and District Amateur Cricket League for more than 40 years service. The long-serving treasurer, who is also an umpire, received the chairman’s special award – and was given a standing ovation by players,
EAST Lancashire football clubs are chasing county glory on all fronts with junior and senior teams winning through to the latter stages of the competitions. Two teams from the Blackburn Sunday League are in quarter final action in the Nayler
SLEET and some snowfall in East Lancashire has closed roads this morning. The A6177 Grane Road, Haslingden, was shut due to ice and snow making driving conditions hazardous. The A682 Manchester Road, Burnley, was also covered in snow
BLACKBURN Rovers owners Venky’s are ready to financially back Steve Kean in his January hunt for fresh talent – as well as doing their utmost to keep the club’s star players. Manager Steve Kean was called to a board meeting yesterday afternoon
East Lancashire Bowling Club will be staging its annual ‘turkey shoot’ competition later this month. However, instead of a Christmas dinner up for grabs, players will be contesting for a cash prize. The tournament – a open singles event – will be held
