A MAN has been held ‘for his own safety’ after entering the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Nelson. The emergency services were called to Clitheroe Road at around 7.25pm tonight by passers-by who saw the man, believed to be local and aged around 50, in
East Lancashire has some of the highest rates of cot death in England. Rossendale had the fifth highest number of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – with eight deaths between 2004 and 2012. This is rate of 1.06 cases per 1,000 live births
A 19-YEAR-OLD woman has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the murder of Bilal Saddique on Monday. Sarah Jade Willis, of Kings Road, Blackburn, was sent in custody to Preston Crown Court. She spoke only to confirm her name, address and
SINGER, songwriter, producer and rapper Example, is set to release his brand new single ‘10 Million People’ on October 5 and will be appearing at Manchester 02 Apollo on November 27. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. The track has been taken from
IT is a family affair at The Queen Hotel, as husband and wife team Graham and Carol Knott handed over the reins to Andy and Grant Eddleston. The father and son team has bought the popular village local in Cliviger and is looking to carry on the
PUB chain Punch Taverns has set out full details of its ‘critical’ plan to try to tackle its £2.3billion debt mountain. The firm will hold meetings with shareholders and creditors on September 17 in a bid to slice £600million off its loans in a
THWAITES bosses are celebrating after scooping five awards at this year’s International Beer Challenge. The medal haul included four silvers and one bronze. The Blackburn brewer’s American IPA 13 Guns was awarded silver in the ‘taste’ category
COMEDIAN Rob Newman brings his New Theory of Evolution show to King George’s Hall, Blackburn on October 2. The show is an exploration of the exciting new discoveries over the last decade in the field of evolutionary biology and an attack on Selfish
The Groundhogs get the party started on Saturday at the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival. Here, the band’s Tony McPhee answers a few questions. How does it feel to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations at Colne? Colne has
The Lowry’s partner company, Birmingham Royal Ballet, return to their home in the North next month with David Bintley’s smash-hit adaptation of a classic fairytale, which first toured to The Lowry a decade ago. Beauty and The Beast, then a brand
Well, it's good to be back in "Old Blighty", after a two-week jolly, beery jaunt in Brittany. Have to admit, I do look forward to my return, and the lure of a traditional British boozer – and the taste of a cask conditioned ale. This week I
Manchester five-piece The Travelling Band have announced the upcoming release The Big Defreeze. The album is hugely anticipated following a three-year gap since their last long-player, Screaming is Something, received both critic and fan adulation
ONE of the great showmen of the blues and rock scene returns to Colne after an absence of 12 years and he’s determined to make up for lost time. “It’s been far too long,” said Eric Sardinas, who rounds off the opening night of the 25th anniversary
FRESH from her performance at V Festival Lily Allen has confirmed a nine-date UK tour taking in the Manchester 02 Apollo on November 25 and a headline date at the highly prestigious Edinburgh Hogmanay Show. Tickets for the shows go on sale tomorrow
GET ready to party as East Lancashire celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in style. The celebrations start tomorrow as Colne becomes the R&B capital of the UK for four days, attracting artists from
UK Touring Theatre presents the world premiere of a new English version of A Doll’s House – Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking play about marriage, money, and the freedom of women in the late 19th century. This powerful new production is coming to Burnley
A PUB that was on the brink of closure before being deemed a ‘community asset’ is looking to expand. Residents near the Hare and Hounds in Lammack Road, Blackburn, started a petition to save their local when Enterprise Inns announced plans to sell
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Blackburn Master Butcher who has died at the age of 91. Frank Kay has been described as a “lovely man” and a “true gentleman” by his daughter Jean Brown, following his death on August 15. After leaving St Alban’
Dear Massi, My husband is really stingy with his money. And his habits are making our lives a misery. We are not struggling for money but in recent months he has become extremely annoying. He will not spend any money on the house and wants
Dear Massi, My wife can’t cook and it is embarrassing. Whenever we have guests we have to buy food in and lie to people that she cooked it. I can cook a little but I work full-time and simply don’t have time. She hasn’t even tried to learn
PAKISTANI actress Humaima Malik (no relative of Veena) faces being vilified by her peers because of a kiss. Humaima, considered Pakistan’s sweetheart, is making the ambitious transition into Bollywood, a huge accolade for any actress. But this
More than 100 senior leaders from Lancashire’s Muslim communities gathered to praise the fundraising efforts of local people across the region. During the month of Ramadan, people raised an estimated £7m to support humanitarian aid charity activity
T HE world of sport, and sports in general, is quite unique, as it’s one of the few activities that can bring laughter, joy and frustration within a short space of time. Many people see sports people as role models, for example former Manchester
Shahid Kapoor says filming his upcoming film ‘Haider’ was an "enriching experience". The Hamlet adaptation also stars Irrfan, Tabu and Shraddha Kapoor and is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Shahid said: “I have worked with Vishal sir before. Somehow
At my salons a popular treatment is Bouncy Blow Dry. Clients wear this look for going out, weddings, parties and, if you’re like me, every day is a glam day. This is how to create the look at home. THE SHAMPOO The rookie mistake is to
Bollywood stars have followed the latest Hollywood trend to raise awareness and donate money for Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Actress Bipasha Basu has joined the likes of Abishek Bachchan and Sania Mirza, pictured, to take the Ice Bucket Challenge which
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone tie the knot in the highly anticipated film 'Finding Fanny'. The two stars play a newly-married Christian couple and the film follows the journey of five people who try to find Fanny Fernandez in a bid to break
YOU only had to look around Turf Moor on Monday to see what a different animal Premier League football is. Not only was the ground packed, and the hospitality suites, but it was a who’s who of top flight managers in the directors box too. It was the
Ahead of his new release, ‘Happy New Year’, Shah Rukh Khan has described his perspective on happiness. The 48-year-old star said: "I understand being a loser and that's perhaps why I am a winner. At my level, you lose different things. “The fact
Alia Bhatt, pictured, has achieved a new accolade - over two million followers on Twitter. The ‘Student of the Year’ star took to the social media site to express her joy, “2 million!!! Thank you guys for so so so much love ;) love you all.”
DIRECTOR Farah Khan joined the cast of Happy New Year at the trailer launch of the movie in Mumbai. Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah and Jackie Shroff, Music director duo Vishal-Shekhar and
Condemn or don’t condemn, either way you will be condemned. The recent beheading of a journalist by a group claiming to be setting up some barbaric Islamic Caliphate was shocking to say the least. The killing was brutal and without question
RIVAL bosses Gary Bowyer and Eddie Howe have lavished praise on each other ahead of tomorrow’s Championship clash between their sides at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers manager Bowyer believes Bournemouth’s former Burnley boss Howe is doing a top job at
A FRESH home has been found for the Valley’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau – after a deal was struck with the borough council for Bacup’s Stubbylee Hall. Advisors will be moving from the CAB’s home in King Street to the council-owned venue from September
TWO Bacup musicians will provide the soundtrack for a Wembley final this weekend – after the intervention of a home-grown opera star. Star tenor Seán Ruane hooked up with bass player Roger Hindle after seeing his band Rifleman of War play The Skids
A DAD-of-three is set to tackle his third marathon only five years after undergoing a complete hip replacement at the age of 53. Michael Beckett, 58, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in 1987 and was restricted to a sedentary lifestyle until the
AMBITIOUS work to regenerate Burnley’s former cotton heartland has received recognition, with an announcement that developers are in line for two national awards. The Weavers’ Triangle already boasts East Lancashire’s first university technical
SEVERAL medics at the Royal Blackburn Hospital could soon be drafted into conflict zones around the world after offering their services to the Army reserve unit. Personnel from the 207 (Manchester) Field Hospital held a successful recruitment event
TENANTS in Commercial Street, Rishton, will face no further action after clearing their yard. The residents were ordered to remove waste that had been piling up by council enforcement officers. Coun Ken Moss said they complied within a week and ‘no
A FREE family fun day will be held at Haworth Art Gallery, in Hollins Lane, Accrington, from 12.30pm until 3.30pm on Sunday, August 24. Activities include dress up and draw, arts and crafts, henna painting, and tours of the stables block. Free
THE East Lancashire Sugarcraft Club will hold its next meeting at The Hippings Vale Community Centre in Harvey Street, Oswaldtwistle on Saturday, September 13, from 2pm.
PLANS for an extension at a house in St Barnabas Street, Darwen, have been put to Blackburn with Darwen Council by Mr and Mrs R Marsden.
THE government has approved compulsory purchase orders for three properties in Gillibrand Street, Darwen, housing boss Yusuf Jan-Virmani has confirmed. He added that a similar bid for 12 Westwell Street, Darwen, had also been given the green light.
DARWEN Children’s Centre in Lord Street will be hosting a ‘What Can You Feel’ session of sensory play activities for toddlers aged two and under from noon to 2pm on Wednesday, August 27.
A DARWEN councillor has been appointed road safety champion for Blackburn with Darwen Council. Earcroft’s Stephanie Brookfield will champion road safety issues in the borough, starting at Ashleigh Primary School in Ross Street. Coun Brookfield
DARWEN Running Group has handed over £100 to mountain rescuers after they provided standby cover at Saturday’s Darwen Gala Fell Race. Team leader Garry Rhodes said: “The whole team membership extends its thanks to the members of Darwen Running
RESIDENTS living in Sabden met their neighbourhood police team at a PACT meeting yesterday. Officers were on hand in the White Hart to discuss local issues.
Andrew Martin, 39, of Hollin Bridge Street, Blackburn, was remanded in custody by Blackburn magistrates after pleading not guilty to three charges of assaulting Gail Houldsworth and destroying a dress.
A WARRANT was issued for the arrest of Tamriz Nawaz, 26, of Buxton Street, Accrington, when he failed to appear before Blackburn magistrates to answer a charge of being drunk and disorderly on Accrington outdoor market.
MENTAL health services for children have been criticised as ‘stuck in the dark ages’, by the care and support minister. Norman Lamb said that the services available to young people are ‘not fit for purpose’, as he launched a new task force in a bid
FOR the first time, members of the public and service providers can go online to see the types of complaints the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has investigated. People can search summaries of 81 completed investigations, including
A HOLIDAY club for children of primary school age runs from next Monday to Friday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at Chipping Congregational Church, Club Lane. For more information call 01995 61081.
A BARBECUE and games night runs at Sabden Baptist Church today from 6.30pm. It will feature table tennis, darts and table football.
A CARER from Burnley cleared of placing an incontinence bag over the head of a dementia sufferer as she sat on the toilet has spoken of her 16-month ‘living nightmare’. Jurors at the town’s crown court took just over half an hour to acquit Susan
AN appeal has been made to find the owner of a black cat found living on a 'beach' in Barnoldswick town centre. The black moggy has made the popular visitor attraction its home since it opened in July but nobody knows who it belongs to. And
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an accident on the M65 Eastbound left a 5-year-old passenger with serious head injuries. Officers were called at around 9:15pm last night following reports of an accident on the slip road at junction 6 of
PENDLE Musical Memory Group meets every Tuesday at Walton Lane Day Care Centre, from 2pm to 3.30pm. It is organised by Age UK and Lancashire County Council. Call 01282 447030 for details.
PEOPLE who are overweight or obese are at greater risk of developing cancer, according to a major new study. Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine gathered data on 5.2 million people in the UK, of which nearly 170,000
PLANS for a traditional family fun day have been confirmed as Limey Valley summer fete, hosted by the local residents association, takes place on Loveclough sports pitch on Bank Holiday Sunday, August 24, from noon until 9pm
A KITE making session will be held at Gawthorpe Hall on Wednesday, from 1pm to 4pm. For more information, call 01282 771004.
A SERIES of book sales starts today in Whalley Parish Church and continues every day until Monday. Friday’s sale will be held from 2 to 5pm, Saturday’s and Monday’s from 10am to 5pm, while Sunday’s sale is from noon to 5pm.
SABDEN artist Steve Rostron’s work will form part of an exhibition in the Ribble Valley from next month. Modern Landscapes will run at The Longitude Gallery, Clitheroe, from Wednesday, September 3. Steve will show around ten of his abstract
A DEVELOPER has submitted revised proposals for a housing scheme in Reedsholme. Plans for nine homes in Hollin Way were approved in June with the condition that all retaining walls, boundary walls, fences, gates and hard-surfaced external areas
A FORMER day centre in Rawtenstall is set t be auctioned off next month. The Bacup Road centre used to be run by Lancashire County Council and could be sold for around £150,000. The auction will take place at Manchester City Football Club on
ON Tuesday, August 26, there will be a Dance Workshop at the Media and Music centre in the The Zone Rawtenstall from 1 to 4pm. The event is organised by Rossendale Youth Zone. To book, contact Kaleem Anwar on 01706 242020, go to www.lancashire.gov.uk
A TABLE top sale will take place at Nelson’s Salvation Army Hall in Stanley Street tomorrow from 10am until 1pm.
THE LORD Nelson in Manchester Road, Nelson will show the Burnley FC vs Swansea City game on Saturday from 3pm. The pub will also be providing on a free lunch for all patrons.
A PARENT and toddler group will be held at the Salvation Army Community Hall in Stanley Street, Nelson from 9.30am every Friday. Jumping Beans group entertain children and parents with games and arts and crafts. Admission is £1.50 for the first
BUDDING vocalists are being invited to join a brand new community choir. Secret Singers will meet every Thursday in Christ Church in Carr Road, Nelson, from 7.30pm until 9.15pm. The choir has been specially designed for those who would like to
ACOUSTIC duo Bad Cardigan will perform live at the Green Chimney in Albert Road, Colne, from 9pm. The twosome comprised of Jack Anwyl and Tom Randall perform a unique mix of folk and hard rock and recently performed alongside the likes of Cate
BURNLEY Mechanics is hosting the 3rd CAMRA Beer Festival from Thursday, September 4 until Saturday, September 6. Over the three days, there will be more than 80 real ales to choose from as well as a range of ciders and perries. There will also
AN appeal for witnesses after a 73-year-old man died following a collision in the car park of Morrisons in Nelson has been cancelled after a post-mortem examination revealed he died from natural causes. The man was driving a blue Honda Jazz car which
A SPOON carving workshop will be held at Beacon Fell Country Park on Sunday, August 31. Participants should meet at the Bowland Visitor Centre for the event, which will run from 11.30am to 4.30pm. Visitors will be provided with all the materials
NEIGHBOURHOOD police covering Burnley town centre will be available to meet with residents from 10.30am to 1.30pm at St Peters Church coffee morning every Thursday.
AN office block in Ribchester could be converted into flats, if plans are approved by Ribble Valley Borough Council. Applicant Paul Chadwick of Bolton submitted the application for Asturian House in Asturian Gate. If approved, the building
A PROPOSAL has been announced to build nine houses in Whalley. Outline planning permission is being sought by applicants Mr and Mrs Day for the demolition of the existing house and outbuildings in Clitheroe Road. If the application is approved
BLACKBURN Rovers have not accepted a bid for prized asset Jordan Rhodes from Hull City. The Premier League outfit yesterday failed with an £8m offer for the £12m-rated striker. But that has not deterred Hull, who are willing to pay a club record
IN Cooking Safety Month, Lanashire Fire and Rescue has urged people not to get distracted whilst cooking. Officers also stressed the importance of having a working smoke alarm.
THE closing date for applications for trainee positions at Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team is on Sunday. To apply see www.bowlandpenninemrt.org.uk/membership
A Mitsubishi Colt car was set alight in Colbran Street, Burnley, in the early hours of yesterday morning.
ONE-to-one help to quit smoking will be offered at Manchester Road Surgery in Burnley from 9am to noon tomorrow. For details, call 01254 283370 or 0800 3286297.
A MISSING toddler who had been seen in East Lancashire has been found safe and well, police have said. Merseyside Police confirmed that the four-year-old, who can not be named legally, was found at an address in Northamptonshire on Wednesday afternoon
GARY Bowyer admits summer signing Alex Baptiste is making a strong case to retain his place in the heart of the Blackburn Rovers defence. The 28-year-old started the season at right back but was switched to his natural position in the centre midway through
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche intends to keep faith with a 4-4-2 formula, despite calls for more flexibility in the Premier League. The Clarets surprised observers by utilising the traditional formation against Chelsea’s 4-2-3-1. But having enjoyed significant
A DRUNKEN attacker who left an HGV driver with a broken cheek after a row over a pub jukebox has been spared jail. David Harrison's victim Derek Jones was subjected to repeated blows after he asked for the music in the Station Hotel, Helm-shore
BLACKBURN Rovers have got to be looking for a bid in the £12m to £15m bracket before they considering letting Jordan Rhodes go to Hull City. Ross McCormack went from Leeds to Fulham in the summer for £11m and for me Jordan is a better goalscorer, and
JAMES Beattie insists he is not pressing the panic button over Accrington Stanley’s losing start to the season. The Reds have slipped to 1-0 and 2-1 defeats and were thumped 4-0 by Shrewsbury in midweek after being reduced to 10 men with the sending
A PLAY area could be built on land at Briercliffe Shopping Centre, in Fraser Street, after plans for the work were submitted.
RESIDENTS living in Sabden met their neighbourhood police team at a PACT meeting yesterday. Officers were on hand in the White Hart to discuss local issues.
ROSEHILL Baptist Church in Burnley is running a free holiday club for 5 to 10-year-olds until today, August 22. The club will run from 10am until 12 noon.
A FAMILY who were in hospital in Saudi Arabia following a serious car accident have now been discharged. Imrana Bhamji and her son Zakariya, four, and daughter Aysha, six, were killed in the collision in the holy city of Madina on August 6.
A RAMSBOTTOM pub is due to hold a fundraiser in memory of a stillborn Blackburn baby. The Eagle and Child, in Whalley Road, will host celebrate the life of Oliver Robert Jordan, who died at Burnley General Hospital in July 2012. His parents
NEW accommodat-on to help children and young people with disabilities to enjoy the Lake District will open at Lancashire County Council's Tower Wood outdoor education centre late next month. The redesigned building, over several levels, has been
DRUGS were seized in the Trinity area of Burnley after a tip-off from a resident. Officers executed warrants obtained under the Misuse of Drugs Act at two properties in Pritchard Street, on Wednesday. Three people were arrested and drugs and
BOROUGH leisure boss Damian Talbot has urged residents to attend its two big music celebrations which kick off this weekend. THE Blackburn Beat Festival in King William Street tomorrow will be headlined by double platinum selling group Dodgy.
STEPHEN Ward is aiming to challenge for the left back position at Burnley as he prepares to make his debut at Swansea City tomorrow. Ward completed his move from Wolverhampton Wanderers late on Friday night – after choosing Burnley instead of a switch
TWO hundred Blackburn with Darwen council workers have been made compulsorily redundant since 2010 because of spending cuts, it was revealed last night. More face the same fate in the next year. The figures were revealed by borough finance boss
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss James Beattie is attempting to sign a goalkeeper on a short-term deal ahead of tomorrow’s home game with Luton Town, with Luke Simpson suspended. The 19-year-old stopper was sent off in the first half of the Reds’ 4-0 defeat at
FIVE teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following to break-ins at Accrington Stanley Football Club. The boys, who are all 14, were being questioned by officers yesterday. MORE TOP STORIES: The first burglary happened
A MAN was left with severe head injuries after being attacked in a Haslingden street. The 33-year-old was walking in Hall Street when he was hit over the head with a wooden truncheon around 9.15pm on Wednesday, police said. MORE TOP STORIES
BURNLEY target Henri Lansbury has signed a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest. The midfielder had been the subject of a £3.5million bid from the Clarets, and early indications were that the former Arsenal man wanted to join the Premier
4:50pm 4:22pm Connor’s set to soar A WOULD-BE computer whizz and pilot has seen his ambitions soar after getting his results. However Fearns Community Sports
A WAR veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan has died after his motorbike was involved in a head-on collision on a country road. David Frampton, of Ramsbottom, was riding his Honda VFR along Blackburn Road, Darwen, in the direction of Egerton
EAST Lancashire political and community leaders believe the barbarism of the ‘Islamic State’ in Iraq is more likely to repulse than radicalise local young Muslims. MORE TOP STORIES: But Pendle political rivals Andrew Stephenson and Azar Ali
A FARMER has pleaded with walkers to keep their dogs on a lead after five of his sheep were mauled inside three weeks. Alan Greenwood, 65, said his livelihood was under threat due to an increase in sheep-worrying incidents. MORE TOP STORIES
A WEDDING video captured by an East Lancashire cameraman has gone viral after it attracted more than 50,000 hits on YouTube. Christian Porter, from Barrowford, filmed Joey Boyes’ hilarious version of Let It Go from the Disney film Frozen, and the
BURNLEY manager Sean Dyche knows the club must beat the clock to give themselves a fighting chance in the Premier League. Unlike in previous Championship seasons when they were able to dip into the loan market a week after the transfer window closed
POLICE have released CCTV images of a group of possible witnesses they would like to speak to after a number of buildings across Blackburn were daubed with graffiti. The buildings included the Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on Northgate, the Citizens
SEAN Dyche has described Cesc Fabregas’ astonishing assist for Chelsea’s second goal as one of the best passes he has witnessed. The Burnley boss said it was impossible not to admire the technique with which Andre Schurrle was provided with the chance
IT would take an offer of £12m for Blackburn Rovers to consider selling prized asset Jordan Rhodes. Club record signing Rhodes was yesterday the subject of a failed £8m bid from Premier League outfit Hull City. MORE TOP STORIES: Rovers
