A SCHOOL has apologised after sensitive information about 12 pupils was sent to the wrong address. St Mary’s Primary School, in Haslingden, sent out the details believed to have included medical history, as well as next-of-kin contact numbers and
THE government is using the Keogh report into failures at East Lancashire hospitals to score political points and damage the reputation of the NHS, according to Labour leader Ed Miliband. The leader of the opposition visited Darwen yesterday ((
A COUNCILLOR said to be wanted by police for questioning over a murder in Pakistan has denied any involvement. Nelson councillor Abdul Aziz is named on a document as one of four men wanted for the murder of Muhammad Ilyas in the village of Domian
A BRAND new visitor guide for Colne has been sent to tourist information centres across the north of England in a bid to attract more visitors to the town. Tourism chiefs have also created a new website to help sell the town and pull in new punters
HUNDREDS of defence jobs have been secured after BAE Systems announced it was to quadruple the production of parts for a fighter plane. The company, which has a site in Samlesbury, wants to increase output from one completed unit per week to one
HUNDREDS of friends have paid tribute to an ‘inspirational’ Padiham teenager, who has died following a double lung transplant. Hayley Barker, 17, passed away on Wednesday night from an infection she contracted after her 10-hour operation in August
THE last surviving pub in Gisburn will get a major refurbishment if a new tenant is found, the owners have confirmed. The White Bull Hotel, in Main Street, was established in 1865 and will undergo a complete interior transformation if a new landlord
AN historic listed building in Blackburn has been gutted by fire. Around 35 firefighters from Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington were called to tackle a blaze at the derelict Griffin Lodge and Coach House, in Cavendish Place, at around 4.15am this
A COMMUNITY group from the Valley has been recognised with a countywide award for their work in turning an ‘overgrown mess’ into a natural haven for wildlife and residents. Stacksteads Countryside Group has been awarded a Best Practice nod from
WE’RE backing Natalie! Today, the Lancashire Telegraph launches its campaign to make East Lancashire star Natalie Gumede this year’s Strictly champion. The show returns to our screens tonight ((SAT)) for more glitz, glamour and glitterballs.
MICHAEL Kightly believes his best form is still to come at Burnley – but he is happy he made the right choice by joining the league leaders amid interest from Bolton and other more fancied clubs. Kightly has started all five league games since arriving
A MAN who acted as a decoy while a woman stole a charity box was involved in a ‘wicked’ offence, a judge said. Edward Kelly was convicted by a jury of the theft of a Blackburn hospice charity box from the Lock Mill Service Station on Bolton Road
IT is an incredible 52 years since Burnley made a better start to a league season. Jimmy Robson hopes this time the Clarets can steer clear of injuries, after the loss of Jimmy McIlroy ultimately cost them the title in 1961/62. Burnley’s 2-0 win at Doncaster
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer has warned his players not to be fooled by Wigan’s lowly position in the Championship. Owen Coyle’s men have been tipped for a title tilt but they sit in the lower half of the table going into tomorrow’s visit of Rovers
MONDAY, May 7, 2012 – a date that will be forever be etched into the memory of Blackburn Rovers supporters. It was the date when Wigan won 1-0 at Ewood Park to send Rovers down from the Premier League as Steve Kean’s reign reached a new low. But going
BLACKBURN Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson is hoping to make his long-awaited return to training next week. The former England No.1 has been ruled out for the last eight months after a blood clot formed on his lung. Robinson, 33, received the news following
A FRIDAY night fixture delivered a respectable attendance but not Accrington Stanley’s first league win as former Burnley forward Zavon Hines put Dagenham and Redbridge on the way to victory last night. The Reds brought this game forward a day in the
PAYDAY loan websites will be banned from all computers in public libraries across Lancashire, after council members voted to restrict their access. The websites will be banned from all county council computers, including in libraries, and advertising
PLANS to build 28 houses in Barrow are set to be discussed by Ribble Valley Borough Council next week. The proposed development of ‘affordable houses’ at the Pendle Garage site in Clitheroe would include two and three bedroom properties. The
DANNY Ings wants to link up with the England under 21 squad on the back of another Burnley win after admitting he did not expect to receive his first international call-up. Ings has been named in the under 21 squad for the first time after netting 10
