NEW figures showing Britain has lost 10,000 pubs in a decade have sparked a call for tax changes to boost the ‘local’. North West Euro-MP Paul Nuttall warned: “Sadly more will close especially if tax and costs keep rising.” In August the Lancashire
ACCRINGTON STANLEY missed the chance to extend their jaunt away from the relegation zone, after losing 1-0 at a chilly Fratton Park. Jake Jervis’ goal just after the interval gave the hosts a vital win in a six-pointer that neither side deserved to lose
ACCRINGTON Stanley are level at half time in tonight's League Two fixture at Portsmouth. James Beattie made one change from the 2-1 win at Torquay on the English Riviera, with two-goal hero Kal Naismith starting in place of George Bowerman, who had to
A RIBBLE Valley composer is hoping to land a job with a Hollywood legend after overcoming his battle with alcoholism. Andy Oliver, 35, has entered a worldwide competition to work alongside Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer in LA and has submitted
AN ex-ambulance boss has claimed hundreds of cardiac arrest patients could be dying unnecessarily due to delays in paramedics getting to the scene. North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is performing fewer resuscitation attempts than almost every
JOSH Morris has become the second Blackburn Rovers player to join Fleetwood Town on loan. The 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-month deal with the high flying Cod Army, who last month snapped up another Rovers midfielder, Alex Marrow,
A VEHICLE ban covering part of Clitheroe town centre is being discussed by council officers. The plan to close a section of the town centre to traffic on ‘a number’ of Saturdays in the summer is part of a bid to increase footfall to the Ribble
FIVE-year-old Charlie Fitzsimmons-Wilson has ‘never eaten a meal in his life’, after being born with an extremely rare condition. The youngster, from Darwen, has a chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a syndrome that prevents his body from properly
A WOMAN from Oxfordshire has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Pendle teenager Jayden Parkinson whose body was found in a freshly disturbed grave. The 48-year-old, from Didcot, was held on suspicion of perverting the course of
UNIVERSITY Centre at Blackburn College will have 10 new courses on offer from September to cope with increasing demand. The centre is gearing up towards September 2015 when the cap on university numbers will be lifted – a move that will allow more
A CLITHEROE author is preparing to publish his second book on the back of his successful debut novel last year. Steve Suttie brought out ‘The Clitheroe Prime Minister’ last year and has enjoyed five-star reviews, peaking at number 16 in the Amazon
A NEW work is being staged by Pendle Borderline this week. 42 Pigeon Alert has been written by Borderline member Jan Playfer, and his wife Lesley is directing the work. She said: “It’s really coming together now. The actors are refining their
ONE of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular operas is being staged for Blackburn G&S Society’s 50th anniversary this week. The Mikado, set in the town of Titipu, follows musical minstrel Nanki-Poo – who is really the son of The Mikado – as he
ROSSENDALE return to action at the weekend as they aim to complete a league double over Morley. Despite Dale’s incredible start to the season, where they won their opening 11 games, the Marl Pits have only enjoyed home and away success against
Clitheroe 33 Carnforth 17 Clitheroe secured a bonus points in a four tries to two win over close rivals Carnforth at Littlemoor last Saturday. Clitheroe came unstuck in the corresponding fixture at Carnforth earlier in the season so were anxious
Garstang 21 Burnley 27 BURNLEY came from behind to secure a tight victory at Garstang and preserve their unbeaten record in 2014. The home side struck first with two converted tries to open up a lead but Burnley were able to re-group and fight
Tarleton 23 Blackburn 24 BLACKBURN scored 24 second half points but survived a nervous final few minutes to edge home at Tarleton. The home side were the better side in the first half and led 11-0 at the break. Tarleton kicked two penalties
The Blackburn with Darwen annual Sports Awards will take place at the new venue of Blackburn Rugby Club on on Thursday, April 10. The event honours the boroughs sporting achievements during 2013 from individuals, teams, clubs and associations.
FIVE men from Bradford have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary following a cross border operation involving Lancashire and West Yorkshire Police. Detective Inspector Ian Thornes, from Kirklees CID, said: "The men were arrested
Longshaw’s Jonny Hannan joined an exclusive club when he knocked in a fabulous 102 total clearance in the league match against VIP B. The match started well with Longshaw taking the first frame via Tom Whittle then Hannan broke off in the second
CAGE warrior Jimmy Hey has thrown open the doors to a new martial arts club in Great Harwood. Heys, who lives in the town, has enjoyed huge success at the numerous disciplines he has mastered since he began training as a mixed martial arts instructor
With only five weeks left of the inaugural season of the Dorothy Southworth Indoor Bowling league which is played weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Roefield Leisure Centre in Clitheroe eyes are already being focussed on next winter. At present
TALENTED Imogen Skipper has continued to impressed in the world of karate this time in the senior ranks. Despite being aged just 16-years-old and still classed as a junior, the Tower Shukokai member is already making a mark on the senior circuit
THERE is still time for teams to enter this year’s Orphanage Cup. The annual competition, for works teams in and around the Blackburn area, dates back to the early 1950s and has become a permanent fixture in the amateur football calendar. The
The Accrington & District Junior Football League which was formed in 1958 is actively seeking new members to join its Executive Committee. The League has been successfully providing young people with a regular game of organised football for
SECONDARY schools across Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley battled it out for volleyball glory. The competition was organised by the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley School Sports Partnership and was hosted by Norden High School. A total of six teams
LOWER Darwen completed an impressive clean sweep of sportshall athletics titles after younger pupils followed in the footsteps of their older school-mates. Having already triumphed in the Year 5/6 borough finals at the Year 3/4 it was the turn
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) recently hosted the Blackburn and Darwen Year 3/4 Key Steps Gymnastics competition. Key Steps is the format designed by British Gymnastics and involves three disciplines; Floor, Vault and Body Management. As
FOOTBALLER Jack Hartley, who has secured a scholarship with Accrington Stanley, helped his team to their highest ever place in the FA Youth Cup. The Stanley youth side got into the fifth round and were the only League Two side left facing opponents
MATTHEW Aspin blasted Oswaldtwistle St Marys A to victory in a 4-3 thriller against Burnley Road FC. Aspin netted twice with Marcus Kay and Howard Taylor also finding the target in the only game to be played in the top flight. In Division Two
CROWN Paints produced the biggest shock of this season’s Blue and White Rosebowl competition when the Division Two outfit knocked out high-flying New Gardeners in an all-Darwen encounter. Gardeners, previous winners of the competition, were big
JOE Rodriguez, the younger brother of Southampton and England star Jay, inspired Burnley United to their fourth home win of a stop-start campaign. Hot-shot Rodriguez fired United in front and then goals from Steve Riley and Oliver Wood made the
Ossie St Mary’s 2 Aspull 2 (St Mary’s won 3-0 on penalties) OSWALDTWISTLE St Marys made club history as goalkeeper Dan Bury ensured their first ever appearance in the final of next month’s LFA Sunday Trophy Final at Leyland. Action-man
FEILDENS Arms blew the Blackburn Combination Premier Division title race wide open, shocking long-time leaders Blackburn United 2-1. It was only United's second defeat of the campaign, but suddenly they are looking over their shoulders as red-hot
MILL Hill Red fired a warning shot to their Accrington and District Junior Boys' title rivals (Under-12) with another sparkling away performance. Red coasted to a 2-0 win over Greyhound Juniors, and having played fewer games than leaders Whalley
ROCK Rovers could be heading for the drop after another defeat plunged them further into trouble at the foot of the First Division table. The struggling Barrowford outfit, with just one league win this season, had no answer to Mill Hill's firepower
LISTENING to Billy Davies last week, you could be forgiven for thinking that his Forest side were about to visit the Camp Nou attempting to overhaul a five-goal deficit against Lionel Messi et al, rather than face an inexpensively-assembled Clarets
IT has been at times a tough season for Rovers fans but Saturday’s impressive win means we are still in the mix for promotion. Many could have been forgiven for thinking that, having fallen seven points behind the pack, Rovers’ play-off hopes were
international football comes to Ewood Park in April when English Schools U18s take on their Scottish counterparts in the Centenary Shield on Friday, April 11 (ko 7pm). QEGS teacher Andy Buckingham is manager of the England team which also includes
Chorley Ladies have climbed to the top of the Northern Combination after coming from a goal down to beat Liverpool Feds 2-1. The visitors took the lead when a ball over the top caught the Chorley defence off guard and the Liverpool striker raced
Brierfield Celtic FC are looking for extra players who would like to learn how to play football at their Soccer Academy in Burnley. Training is on Saturday mornings in the Sports Hall at St Thomas Whittam College on Barden Lane in Burnley. Sessions
The Clitheroe and District Midweek Cricket League is still looking for new teams to join for the forthcoming season. The league recently held its AGM at Low Moor Club in Clitheroe were all existing members clubs were requested to attend. However
Blackburn Community Sports Club are once again organising the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile to help support the National Charity event which is held every two years. The club has been selected as the local event for the Blackburn area and the fun
DARWEN Cricket Club’s annual sports camp returns for the 10th year this summer where youngster can try out a wide range of sports. The camp runs between August 18 and 22 and the week will consist of football or girl’s multi-sports in the mornings
HARD work and dedication certainly paid off for the girls St Cuthbert’s after they were crowned Darwen Primary Schools League champions. The super Saints won all of their matches, including their winner-takes-all clash against St Edwards. It
Rossendale Community Boxing Club – fighting home of North West champion Jake Leary – is going from strength-to-strength with three bright young hopefuls looking to follow in his footsteps Tim Murphy and Lewis Farrelly, both aged 11, and 16-year-old
CLITHEROE’s annual Antiquarian and Out-Of-Print Bookfair will be held on Sunday. The event will be staged at the St Mary's Centre in Church Street from 10am to 4.30pm. Specialist dealers in a range of fields, including antiquarian, fine bindings
THE police base in Mellor Brook will close in April despite attempts to keep it open. Police chiefs met with representatives including Lancashire county councillor Alan Schofield and Mellor Parish Council chairman Pat Young to discuss the changes
‘FRANKENSTEIN and the Panto’ will be staged in Slaidburn later this week. The performance has been organised by The Slaidburn Players and will take place at the village hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7.30pm. There will be an additional
A 71-YEAR-OLD WOMAN has died following a collision between a mobility scooter and a car last Friday. Dorothy Kenny was crossing Manchester Road on her mobility scooter when she collided with a beige Fiat panda at the junction with Gainsborough
A BLACKBURN-based property developer has submitted plans to build a new retail unit in Mellor Brook. The single unit development would be erected on land adjacent to Myerscough Smithy Road if the plan is approved by Ribble Valley Borough Council
THE chips definitely aren’t down for takeaway boss Amer Ansar – his fries have just been named among the best in the north-west. His Market Street Chippy, in Cross Street, Nelson, was placed second in the region for the quality of its chips by
A NELSON leisure centre is in the running to be crowned the best in the north-west for the second year. Pendle Wavelengths, off Leeds Road, has been nominated in the Members’ Choice Health Club of the Year Awards. The award, which measures
CLINICIANS from Airedale Hospital will travel to a conference to demonstrate how they have used technology to improve care. About 10,000 people from health and social care professions, the voluntary sector, and patients will take part in The Health
PUNTERS and staff at a village pub have rallied round to support a regular who is battling motor neurone disease. Laneshaw Bridge businessman David Hadfield, 61, was diagnosed with the incurable condition six months ago. Now a team of 28 runners
CLITHEROE newsagents have been the target of two attempted burglaries. Two stores in Whalley Road and Henthorn Road were targeted overnight between February 14 and 15. During the first incident, in Whalley Road, offenders tried to smash the
A NEW static caravan park could be built in the Ribble Valley if plans are approved later this year. Clitheroe-based planning agents Gary Hoerty Associates have submitted the application for Higher Farm in Paythorne in behalf of applicant and resident
EAST Lancashire Hospice has organised a special fundraising event for sci-fi fans. ‘Dinner With The Stars 3’ will take place on on Sunday, May 4. May the fourth is a day recognised by sci-fan fans worldwide, as the date sounds like the famous
A LANCASHIRE Garland, featuring songs, poems and stories of Rossendale, St Annes,and the Fylde will take place today between 7pm and 9pm. Sid Calderbank will bring to life the works of the Lancashire literary legends Edwin Waugh, Samuel Laycock
A NEW passing point should be created so more train passengers can take advantage of a faster rail service to Manchester, say campaigners. Pendle peer and councillor Tony Greaves is leading calls for a new ‘loop’ to be installed between Gannow
IT was former manager Stan Ternent who came out with the reality check comparison quote of ‘it’s Burnley not Barcelona’ to emphasise the vast gulf in financial resources available to each club in order to gain success on the pitch. This was perfectly
The recent violent scenes from Ukraine have rocked the world and as the dead are counted and the search for ousted President Viktor Yanukovych continues, I am only glad that my Ukrainian father is no longer with us to witness yet more bloodshed from
EAST Lancashire farmers are in Birmingham today to quiz government ministers and supermarket bosses. They are among more than 50 from the north west at the industry’s biggest annual gathering. The delegation from the region includes livestock farmers
REPAIR work on a burst water pipe in Haslingden is set to continue until mid-March. The pipe burst at the start of February and the road has been partially closed since as engineers carry out the work. Mark Donaghy, a spokesman for United Utilities
The attitude to driving in Blackburn leaves a lot to be desired and is indicative, without being too judgmental, of a certain mentality. The prime situation is driving along streets and roads where there are parked vehicles and only one vehicle
In reply to A Better Blackburn about no proper control of care home industry (Letters LT Feb 22), I found your letter derogatory as you should not tar all care homes with the same brush. This letter does not do anything for the morale of staff
It was delightful to hear Rossendale's young Grace O'Malley again serenading the Chelsea Pensioners in their London home (15 Feb). Her choice of music was perfect for the rapt audience and included classical favourites, beautiful songs from the
I am writing to you regarding an article featured in The Lancashire Telegraph (Feb 19) ‘MP accuses bookmakers ‘of avoiding research’’. The article refers to gaming machines as the “crack cocaine of gambling” and as such infers an apparent addictive
BLACKBURN Rovers Academy received praise in defeat after they went down 2-1 at U18s Premier League North Group leaders Manchester City. Trialist Chike Kandi brought David Lowe’s side level in the 51st minute when he reacted quickly after a Jack
THE parvovirus which has struck several dogs across East Lancashire is a terrible disease. Pets who contract the highly contagious infection experience loss of appetite, vomiting, dehydration, lethargy and fever. Sadly in around 40 per cent
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche is determined to play it cool as the promotion race hots up. Saturday’s visit of third-placed Derby County presents the Clarets with a chance to open up a five-point gap to second place, after they stretched their advantage
GOALSCORING hero Craig Conway insists Blackburn Rovers cannot afford to rest on their laurels now they have played their way into play-off contention. Gary Bowyer’s side are right in the thick of the battle for sixth spot after winger Conway’s
DOLPHINS’ Den is a new project that supports people with a learning disability and autism to set up their own business, or community project. Three workshops are being held, where people can learn more about setting up a business, or community
A NELSON school has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors. Holy Saviour RC Primary School, in Nelson, has improved from its previous ‘requires improvement’ status. Inspectors also said that management of the school, and the behaviour and safety
BURNLEY’S Bereavement Services have launched their new brochure. Part of the green spaces and amenities service unit, the brochure offers advice to residents in the area who have lost a loved one. The service aims to provide advice emotionally
A GRADE II listed office building in Burnley is set to become a home. Number 74 Manchester Road has been empty since 2010, planning officers said, and turning it into a home could attract tenants. Approving the plans, officers said in a report
A HOME care firm in Burnley said it has improved its clients’ care plans after minor concerns were raised by the Care Quality Commission. The regulator said after a recent inspection of Allied Healthcare, based in Elm Street Business Park: “Four
A BURNLEY war memorial has been given a makeover by two councillors in time for a special service to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War. Gannow councillors Neil Motters-head and Charlie Briggs have restored the war memorial in Plover
OFFICERS are warning that the cash machine at the Co-op store in Market Street, Colne, appears to have been targeted by thieves. The two men appear to have fitted a device to obtain card details and then use it to withdraw cash. It appears
WORK by a Lancashire artist is going on show at Picture House Gallery in Padiham. Chris Cyprus’s work harks back to the time when street lights were yellow and not white. His Northern Lights series of paintings aims to preserve on canvas Britain
PLANS to turn a shop with three-bedroom living accomodation into two flats have been approved. The end terrace property, in Queensberry Road, Burnley, but will now be converted into two bedroom flats. Giving the green light, planning officers
BURNLEY Council is set to scrap its in-house bailiff system and use solely private firms to recover debts. The move, which town hall bosses claim will save £40,000 a year, is set to be approved by councillors next week. Burnley is currently
St Mary's College has become Heart Safe thanks to a generous donation from Fulwood Hall Hospital, part of the Ramsay Health Group. The Hospital selected ‘Hand on Heart’ as their chosen charity for 2013 because of its simple goal: to prevent the
ROSSENDALE Rubicon, a mental health support charity based in Haslingden and Stacksteads, is in need of volunteers. It was formed by people who used the day unit at the former Rossendale General Hospital. The group offers activities and gardening
AN award-winning East Lancashire manufacturer has created a new company to tap into the multi-million pound nuclear sector. Fort Vale Nuclear Ltd will be launched on March 1 and operate as a stand-alone company working alongside the firm’s core
A FASHION event is to be held in Shuttleworth to raise cash for the 2nd Ramsbottom Scout Group, St Johns and St Pauls. The evening at St John’s church hall on Saturday, March 15 will feature models wearing high street brands, such as Next, Marks
A FREE ‘Managing on a Budget’ course, will start today at Bacup Library. The three week course will last from 10am to 12noon, and will be provided by Lancashire Adult Learning. The course will help participants to develop personal self confidence
VOLUNTEERS from Haslingden Civic Pride cleared 19 bags of litter from the town’s streets on Sunday, including fluorescent tube lights, sand bags and a metal easel. Coun Granville Morris and Colette Butler, Tesco’s community champion, joined the
BLACKBURN Rovers striker Leon Best rejected an approach from Charlton Athletic before signing for Sheffield Wednesday on loan. As revealed by the Lancashire Telegraph Charlton boss Chris Powell put Best to the top of his wish list after losing
TRADERS hit by roadworks in Rawtenstall are using a 12ft billboard, a live street webcam, and a smart phone app to bring customers back to their businesses. Business owners in Bank Street have taken the proactive steps after becoming concerned
YOUNG people in Stacksteads have organised a sponsored walk to raise cash to reinvigorate a dilapidated park. Stacksteads Countryside Park Group, of which Coun Jackie Oakes is acting secretary, and Proffitts CIC, a Valley-based community regeneration
THE headteacher of Norden High School, in Stourton Street, Rishton, has warned he will ‘not hesitate to take action’ against any students promoting the NekNominate craze. The craze, which has been implicated in several deaths, involves people filming
VISITORS to the Environment Centre in Broadway, Accrington, will be able to swap, lend, borrow and share topical books with other literacy enthusiasts next weekend. The Prospects Foundation is hosting a book share cafe between 10am and 4pm on Saturday
ALMOST 100 people raised £200 for an Oswaldtwistle church by taking part in a quiz night. People’s mental skills, memory, and general knowledge were tested on a range of subjects at Rhyddings Methodist Church, in Chapel Street. The family evening
THE red curtain at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, in Union Road, will draw back in May for The Carpenters Story production. Regarded as one of the oldest tribute shows in the UK, the show features the songs that made The Carpenters so successful
WORKING class households in Hyndburn will feel the brunt of the government’s cuts, it was claimed. Church councillor Joan Smith said, on the Hyndburn Labour party’s blog, the bulk of welfare is spent of pensions. She said: “Politicians have
HYNDBURN’S mayor opened up about her own battle with mental health problems as she opened a new centre in Accrington. Coun Judith Addison said she was pleased to be unveiling the mental health centre in Blackburn Road, and had fought against the
A COMMUNITY meeting will take place on Friday about the Government’s forced academisation of Darwen Vale High School. The school has been told by the Department for Education it will be turned into an academy after it was rated ‘inadequate’ by
WAITING restrictions are to be introduced in Sunnyhurst Lane and Sunnyhurst, the road leading to Sunnyhurst Hey Reservoir, while work is carried out on reservoirs in the area. United Utilities is to begin work on Sunnyhurst Hey and Earnsdale reservoirs
WAR veterans in Darwen wishing to attend a special ball being held in support of Armed Forces Day can take advantage of free tickets being offered by the town council. The ball, at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, in June, will be open to all military
A CONCERT will be held in Blackburn in aid of three charities. Blackburn Civic Voice have organised the event at Blackburn Cathedral from 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 11. A mass choir made up of 250 people from nine choirs from across East Lancashire
FAMILY life! It’s something very difficult to categorise, as it means different things to different people. To some it’s all consuming, to others it’s merely contacting each other occasionally — but in no way does that mean the bond isn’t strong
CRIME in Clitheroe will be discussed at a meeting between residents and police next week. A Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 5, from 10am, at Pendle Court, in Hayhurst Street. Previous issues discussed
A HEALTH watchdog has been assured its ‘meagre’ budget will not be cut. Sir Bill Taylor, chairman of Blackburn with Darwen Healthwatch, said: “Our budget is modest, meagre even, at £155,000 a year, which is less than a top doctor’s salary, and
A WOMAN had a knife held to her throat by a robber in the street. The 27-year-old victim was walking alone in Daneshouse, Burnley, when she was approached by the man who threatened her and demanded her mobile phone. Councillors said the attack
A TEENAGER who exposed himself to two girls, via a mobile phone, had committed the same type of sexual offence in the past, a court has heard. Aaron Kucukcan was placed on three years’ supervision, with a sex offender treatment programme, by a
THE alcohol liaison service for Chorley and South Ribble Hospital has been shortlisted for a national award. The Nursing Standard Nurse Awards recognise those who can show their initiatives have had a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council leader Kate Hollern was given the prize for ‘Outstanding Achievement’ at a weekend community awards dinner. She received the trophy at the ‘1V Community Awards’, held during the One Voice annual dinner, at Maida Restaurant
THE Age UK charity is reminding customers that only its advice and information service has moved to Blackburn Central Library, while its insurance service is now in the head office building, at 4 King Street. Vicky Shepherd, chief executive, said
THE next meeting of Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will be on Saturday, in the supper room at Accrington Town Hall (lift access is available), at the earlier time of 10.30am. Members of the physiothery and occupational therapy
RESIDENTS said they were ‘absolutely gutted’ after a government inspector approved plans for 504 homes in Barrow. The Barrow Lands Company Ltd submitted the application to Ribble Valley Borough Council in 2012, and it was taken straight to appeal
FUTURE brides enjoyed a day out at the Higher Trapp Country House Hotel, in Simonstone, as they made plans for their big day. Catwalk models showed off stunning gowns and this year’s latest designs at the wedding venue, in the Ribble Valley.
FAMILIES in East Lancashire have been urged to clear out their cupboards, dig through their drawers and donate any unwanted items to help Cancer Research UK. The charity has provided drop-off boxes at the TK Maxx stores in Blackburn and Burnley
PARENTS and guardians in East Lancashire will receive notification in April from the Local Education Authority on their chosen school places. Offers of secondary school places will be issued on Monday, March 3, and primary school places will be
TICKETS have gone on sale for a comedy tour promoted by stand-up comedian Jason Manford. The former One Show presenter, and his fellow comedian brother Colin, recently launched Manford’s Comedy Clubs, which is aimed at offering comedy fans a cheaper
AN ELDERLY shopkeeper who saw off a trio of would-be robbers who targeted his corner shop said: “I wasn’t scared.” Three balaclava-clad men entered Ishaq Grocers and Off-Licence in Bromley Street, Blackburn, and attempted to steal the till and
A KEEP fit class is held on Wednesday morning at 9.30am for parents and tots in Gisburn. Organisers of the class which is held in the village’s Festival Hall in Bentlea Road, welcome new members. Anyone who is interested can turn up at the next
A THREE-point weekend has secured our play-off place. One more point will mean securing second spot in the Moralee Conference. But there won’t be any celebrations until we win something. We won’t be taking our foot off the gas either. While
THE police and crime commissioner has spent a morning in the cells to see first-hand the work being done by the county's Independent Custody Visitors. Dozens of volunteers across the county give up their time to be ICVs and report back to Clive
TAUHEEDUL Trust will move its boys school temporarily to Shadsworth while it makes a new bid to build an Islamic academy at its preferred site in Shear Brow. Problems getting planning permission to demolish the Edinburgh House YMCA building in
EAST Lancashire pet owners are being warned by a top vet to vaccinate their dogs against a deadly virus that has been detected. Three dogs from Colne, including two puppies and an adult female, are being treated for parvovirus, an aggressive and highly
THE transfer of the land and buildings of St Lukes and St Phillips CE Primary School from Blackburn with Darwen council to its new academy governing body is under way. The move follows the borough executive board approving the change earlier this
MEMBERS of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust have been invited to a free event on the management of suspicious neck and thyroid lumps. Ear, nose and throat consultant, Mr Antonio Belloso, will be speaking at two events on the subject. A nodule
HYNDBURN and Ribble Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at an earlier time this week. The group will meet on Saturday in the supper room at Accrington Town Hall at 10.30am. The physiothery and occupational therapy team will be doing
NHS staff have been working to challenge the stereotypes and stigmas around eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is supporting the national Eating Disorders Awareness campaign, which
A YOUNG cricketing protégé has been hailed as a future star – by the England women’s team captain Charlotte Edwards. All-rounder Liberty Heap-Gibbons met Charlotte after being invited to a special training day, and impressed her with her skills
BURGLARS raided six homes in one town over the weekend – and police believe a gang could be responsible. Officers are investigating the spate of incidents in Accrington where intruders broke into houses in Avenue Parade, Craven Street, Stanley
A HORRIFIED rugby coach witnessed two dogs maul a live rabbit in his club’s car park. RSPCA inspectors are investigating the incident at Colne and Nelson RUFC’s Holt House ground earlier this month. Community coach Callum Kinnane said one of
A FATHER-OF-FOUR threatened a taxi driver with a knife while ‘completely smashed’. Brent West, 25, admitted he had given the driver ‘pure abuse for nothing’ as he was dropped off after a party in Darwen. A court was told that West, of Gordon
Rawtenstall will hold their presentation in the Bacup Road clubhouse on Sunday, March 9. Entertainment from Keith Roscoe’s band the Riflemen of War will follow the 5.30pm ceremony.
IN-form Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson will come out of international retirement if England come calling. The 34-year-old has kept four clean sheets in six unbeaten Championship matches since recovering from the blood clot on his lung
SCOTT Arfield says he hasn’t given up on his Scotland dream, but his priority is to keep playing well for Burnley. The Clarets midfielder – an ever-present in Sean Dyche’s line-up since the beginning of November – had been watched by Gordon Strachan
The news broke on Sunday evening that we had been dreading for some time that Sprinter Scare will miss the BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase. Let’s hope Nicky Henderson’s star is back on a racecourse next season and his absence throws the Champion
Neil Thompson's Foster’s Lancashire League outfit Nelson hold a meeting for their thriving junior section at the Seedhill clubhouse tonight. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and all junior managers must attend.
Foster's Lancashire League champions Accrington hold a junior registration and open evening in the clubhouse on Friday at 7.30pm. Junior coaches will be outlining the plans for the new season and parents will be able to complete the registration
Pace bowler Ben Dowling has moved from Houldsworth Solicitors Ribblesdale League outfit Great Harwood back to Lancashire League side Enfield, where he spent six years previously. The 29-year-old has also played for St Annes.
EAST Lancashire ace Samantha Murray leads a young modern pentathlon squad for the first World Cup of the season in Mexico this week. Clitheroe’s Murray, who won silver at the London Olympics, is, at 24, the most experienced athlete in the eight-strong
BLACKBURN Hawks were denied a perfect weekend after conceding two goals in the final 35 seconds at Whitley Warriors. Hawks thrashed Moralee Conference bottom club Telford Titans 8-1 at the Blackburn Arena on Saturday thanks to a brace from player-coach
LEADING rugby league coach Tony Smith will be the guest for a question and answer session at Bacup and Rossendale Borough Football Club on Monday. The club recently hosted an event with former Manchester City boss Joe Royle and now Smith has agreed
CHORLEY will be bidding to move six points clear at the top of the Evo-Stik Premier Division when they host Rushall Olympic tonight. Garry Flitcroft’s Magpies saw their lead cut to three points on Saturday after they drew 1-1 at Grantham Town and
LEE Molyneux says Accrington Stanley have kick-started his career for a second time, after having his loan deal from Crewe Alexandra extended for the full 93-day allowance. The wide man rejoined the Reds for an initial 28 days, after struggling
TUESDAY night’s battling performance to earn a draw against Bury, despite being harshly down to 10 men, was a cracking result for the Reds. I left the ground feeling happy at the effort and resilience shown by the lads, and overjoyed at Marcus
BLACKBURN Rovers’ left-sided youngster Mark Edgar has been called up to the Northern Ireland U19 squad for friendlies with Switzerland next month. The games will be played next Tuesday at The Oval, Belfast (kick-off 3pm) and the following Thursday
BLACKBURN Rovers are one match away from setting up a Lancashire FA Senior Cup semi-final clash with Burnley at Turf Moor. The bitter rivals meet in the Championship at Ewood Park on Sunday week but they will go head-to-head again before the season
Cabuchon has earned his rise in grade and deserves to take his chance in the 32Red Free £10 Bonus Handicap at Lingfield. The David Evans-trained seven-year-old has risen to a career-high mark of 61 but appears to be in the form of his life.
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Great Britain will look at the 2014 Sochi Olympics as a significant step forward for winter sport after surpassing the three-medal target set by UK Sport. Out athletes claimed a total of four medals in the memorable spectacle in Russia and that
