A CROWD which would not look out of place in League Two turned out for a charity football match to honour a Burnley teacher.The Vintage Clarets took on three St Theodore's Old Boys sides who learnt their craft under the guidance of Mick Ennis.And Mr Ennis
ENTERPRISING Hughie McGarry didn’t have to look too far when he faced an uncertain future - the solution lay next door in Accrington.Hughie was rocked when the boiler spares firm he had managed for eight years announced that it was closing down.However
Working in association with regional delivery partners Culturapedia, somewhereto_ will be co-hosting an evening of workshops and open auditions in Blackburn with SYCO Entertainment, giving local undiscovered talent the opportunity to meet with industry
A veteran Mill Hill boxer has hung up his gloves after one last bout, which he dedicated to one of his pals, who died earlier this year at the age of 31.Darren Smith, known in the ring as 'Dancing Daz' entered the boxing ring as a semi-professional for
A HEALTH Days event will be held at Blackburn Central Library on the last Friday of each month between 10am and 4pm.This month it will be on Friday, November 28.The free NHS Health Checks clinic will be held on the day in Meeting Room 1 ,on Floor 1 of
PENDLESIDE Hospice has receive a huge donation in memory of a former retail boss.Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley gave the hospice £5,000 as a tribute to Peter Ashworth, its former operations director who lost his long battle with cancer earlier
A COMMUNITY centre that was in danger of folding 12 months ago has had its future secured after a successful year.The Old Grammar School in Whalley was taken over by residents in 2013 after Lancashire County Council terminated its contract to run the
COMMUNITY groups in Blackburn and Darwen have benefitted from more than £100,000 worth of funding over six months, with the help of Blackburn with Darwen Community and Voluntary Service (CVS). CVS works with local groups to help people volunteer
THE outstanding achievements of Years Seven to Nine pupils at Darwen Vale High School were recognised during a prize presentation night.There were prizes galore, ranging from academic awards, to prizes for effort, sport, dance, music and drama.The evening
A CAR has been written off after it was set on fire in Accrington. Firefighters were called to Higher Antley Street just after 7.30am yesterday to put out the blaze involving a Seat Leon. MORE TOP STORIES: A spokesman said they thought
JAKE Berry MP has welcomed more than £100,000 in National Lottery grants to organisations in his Rossendale and Darwen constituency. Since April 2014, the Big Lottery Fund has awarded £103,749 to 11 projects in the area – including £8,910 to Rossendale
SITTING on the train the other day, I was intrigued by a man barking orders into some sort of electronic device. “Do this, sort that, ring him, call her, book this, cancel that...” he repeated over and over. When the call ended he smiled and
A PLAN for a new outdoor multi-use games area, green gym and youth shelter for Whalley has been approved by Ribble Valley Borough Council. The application was originally sent to the council in April 2013 and was finally registered by the council
RE, Blackburn biker in call for council to repair potholes How dare Keith Walton complain about a few holes on Roman Road that have been there hundreds of years. Does he not realise that those who built that road are no longer even alive so how
RE, Public urged to lock up as thieves target cars With regard to leaving a car unlocked. I knew of a person who went to her car one evening after going to a meeting to find the window smashed and bits of glass all over the inside, there hadn't been
A MEAN thief fleeced his disabled 75-year-old grandmother of almost £10,000 and blew it on his £1,000-a -week cocaine addiction and booze binges. Michael Wilson, 31, had used wheelchair-bound victim Maureen Wilson's bank card 43 times to help himself
RE, HIV WORRY: Blackburn man slams 'syringe' pens I agree! If these 'novelty' pens were used in the home where children saw them and had access to them as a matter of course, then the risk is always going to be there that they may at some point, mistake
RE, HIV WORRY: Blackburn man slams 'syringe' pens Couldn't agree more. They do appear to be just wrong, on so many levels, but I doubt that anything can be done about it, by anyone. This is the sort of trashy junk that you would expect to be sold in
JON Robinson's story (Plans to remove hen harrier chick rejected, LT November 18) centred on just the RSPB’s solo and disappointing stance within the Hen Harrier Recovery Plan discussions. Perhaps we could supply the missing information. As managers
BURNLEY College is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland. The event on Saturday, December 6, will feature festive events that will turn any grinch into a cheerful Christmas elf. Father Christmas will be visiting the college to find
CHILDREN in Blackburn with Darwen have been given high visibility vests, as part of Road Safety Week. About 450 children were presented with vests at Masijide Noorul Islam in Audley. Also, 150 children were given the high visibility vests at
BOB Geldof would be proud of Russell Watson. For ‘The Voice’ is one of those celebrities who never tires of raising money for charity. Indeed his Blackburn Cathedral gig on December 17 will support The Princes Trust, for which he has been an ambassador
HOME Secretary Theresa May has praised a Lancashire agricultural industry-led crime initiative. It brings farmers, auctioneers and the police together in an effort to put an end to livestock and machinery theft in the county. Cabinet Minister
'JUDO' not want to mess around in this teacher's class.During the day, Christian Pountain heads up the religious education department at St Christopher's Church of England School, in Accrington, but by night he is a black belt using his forces for good.Mr
A PETROL stop put a 54-year-old man in breach of a non-molestation order. Blackburn magistrates heard Neil Shaw was banned from any contact with his ex-wife or approaching anywhere where she worked. MORE TOP STORIES: She was employed at
FAMILIES in Hyndburn would be an average of £270 a year better off under a Labour government, the borough's MP claimed. Graham Jones said his party has pledged to make five million homes more energy efficient if it wins power at next year's general
A SPECIAL performance of the Pendle Jazz men will take place at the Britannia Inn in Oswaldtwistle. The band was formed in 1984, making its debut at the Leeds and Liverpool Hotel in Brierfield establishing the regular Friday evening sessions that
SPOUT House Community Woodland in Huncoat is set to host a seasonal activity day on Saturday, November 29, as part of National Tree Week. There will be a range of activities for families to a take part in, enjoy and help improve their local woodland
A 23-YEAR-OLD man who asked his partner to look after his money so he wouldn’t spend it on drugs attacked her when she refused to hand it over. Blackburn magistrates heard Thomas Collins Harris had drunk most of a bottle of vodka when he decided
CASH machine operator LINK has offered a £25,000 reward for information relating to tampered ATMs in Darwen. Last Friday, the Lancashire Telegraph reported how Lancashire police were investigating damage to five machines in the town centre.
A POLISH factory worker who says she was knocked down by a motorist buying a bottle of wine, is claiming six-figure compensation for being left gravely brain damaged. Iwona Sobelewska, 42, says she was 'run over' by Michel Alfred Threlfall in the
A MAN who was banned for life from owning dogs was found to have two in his house when police went to investigate firearms offences. Blackburn magistrates heard John Orr had bought the dogs for his daughter after checking with his probation officer
THE Dingle Fishing Club has officially been given a 15-year lease on the Dingle Lodges in Sunnyhurst Wood after negotiations with the council.Eventually it is hoped to establish a garden of remembrance within the perimeter, around an appropriate tree,
NHS officials have been questioned over the 'support' they have offered to a newly-formed private healthcare company. Earlier this month, the Lancashire Telegraph revealed how 30 doctors' surgeries have bought shares in a firm called the Lancashire
CHARITY Age UK is appealing for donations of small electrical items as stocks are running low. The charity shop in Market Street, Darwen, sells a wide range of quality second hand goods to support the services it provides for local older people
A COUPLE were able to re-enact the most romantic moment of their lives, 25 years on from getting engaged. Jim and Sharon Young, from Chorley, were the winners of a luxury break competition organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council in South
A 45-YEAR-OLD man who had been drinking in Blackpool fell asleep and crashed his car as he travelled home to Darwen along the M65. Blackburn magistrates heard Ragunathan Magendran planned to spend the night in the seaside town but had got in his
AS Danny Ings wheeled away to celebrate putting Burnley ahead at the Britannia Stadium, the camera zoomed in on a surprisingly calm Sean Dyche, writing deliberately in his notepad. ‘Get. In. There. My. Son,’ was perhaps the message. For most of the
Evans & Tate Breathing Space Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, £11.99, Majestic When you buy two of these until February 2 you get them for £8.99 each and that’s a very good price for this rich red from the banks of the Wilyabup River in Western Australia
AFTER the Amazing production of last weeks Blackpool special, there is normally a lull within the ranks and the performances seem a little flat, but this could not be further from the truth, everyone had upped their game. With only four weeks remaining
AT least 50 patients have had their hospital appointments cancelled as a result of an NHS strike set to take place this morning. Thousands of health workers in East Lancashire were planning to stage a second four-hour walk-out as part of an ongoing
After opening 21st November 2013, Acorn Cleaners have been going from strength to strength. Cheryl Duffy and her expanding team have served over 5,000 Customers in a fast paced year. Cleaning suits, dresses, duvets and all items that are currently dry
CLARETS match winner Danny Ings said his side’s win at the Britannia Stadium sends out a message to the rest of the Premier League that they aren’t there to simply make up the numbers. A second straight victory moved Burnley off the bottom of the
ACCRINGTON'S Reece Bibby and his Stereo Kicks band mates survived another tense weekend on the X Factor. The eight-piece gave a strong performance of Elton John's Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me as another Louis Walsh-mentored group, Only The Young
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman believes his side's strong squad can prove crucial as the Reds prepare for six games in a month. Two goals from Piero Mingoia lifted Stanley into the top half of the table with a 2-1 win over Cambridge United
Tom Heaton 8 Good save from Moses and good hands to hold Adam effort. Commanded his area brilliantly as Burnley came under increasing pressure in the second half. Kieran Trippier 7 Moses took the direct route at Trippier every time he got
Jason Steele 8 Made a stunning save from Adryan in the first half and an even more important one in the second to turn Mirco Antenucci’s shot onto the post. Alex Baptiste 7 Celebrated the 400th league start of his career with a victory,
Colne 2 AFC Liverpool 0 COLNE completed a quick-fire league double over AFC Liverpool with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at the XLCR Holt House Stadium. The Reds ran out 5-1 victors in the first meeting between the two teams last month but second
PIERO Mingoia’s dad was so keen to ensure his son was credited with the second goal in Accrington Stanley’s 2-1 win over Cambridge United that he paid a visit to the press box to make sure he got the nod. Shortly after the midfielder’s strike had
BURNLEY'S feel-good factor translated from Turf Moor to the town centre as hundreds of families turned out to see the town's Chistmas lights switch-on. Just a day after Sean Dyche's men lit up the Britannia Stadium in Stoke to secure their second
SHANE Duffy is backing Jordan Rhodes to go on a scoring run after the hitman showed nerves of steel to set Blackburn Rovers up for a top-six showdown at Middlesbrough. Rhodes kept his cool from the spot two minutes from the end of Saturday’s captivating
YOUNGSTERS have got to work on the budget of Blackburn with Darwen Council, prioritising areas that matter to them. The Takeover Day scheme was designed to get young people involved in politics and to help them understand the decisions politicians
PORT and stilton, Bakewell tart and toast and marmalade are just a few of the unusual flavours on offer at a new boutique chocolate shop. ‘Chocolat By Daniel Coletta’ has opened for business in James Street, Blackburn, after the success of Mr Coletta
A MOVE by the new owner of land in Lower Darwen to install four live-in caravans for his family has produced a protest petition signed by more than 500 people. John Loveridge has submitted a planning application to Blackburn with Darwen council
TWO burglary suspects were taken to hospital yesterday after a crash on the Padiham bypass. The men allegedly failed to stop after being flagged down by police and crashed into a tree on the grass verge. Inspector Andy Carter said a burglary
AN East Lancashire murderer who escaped from prison is to be sent back to the UK after Dublin’s High Court ordered his extradition. Anthony Craig was sentenced to life in prison for killing accountant Samlesbury John Kirby, in Blackburn’s Corporation
LANCASHIRE County Council is warning residents to beware of a potential scam in the run up to Christmas. A card is posted through the door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel
MAKE no mistake this late, great and sweetest of victories was a triumph of team spirit. But if one man epitomised the resilience that beats hard at the heart of the tightly knit squad Gary Bowyer has virtually built from scratch then it was the
POLICE are treating the stabbing of a man in a mass brawl as ‘attempted murder’. Jamie Mulcahy, 25, was stabbed in the chest in Bacup town centre during a fight involving more than 20 people. MORE TOP STORIES: Two people, both from Bacup
NEARBY residents have tried to put a spoke in the wheel of plans for East Lancashire’s new mental health headquarters. Seven neighbours have submitted a petition objecting to the scheme to Blackburn with Darwen Council. Lancashire Care NHS
MORE than a thousand people packed into Darwen’s market square to see the town’s Christmas lights turned on. TV's Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) winner Jai McDowall was the main attraction on Saturday evening, headlining more than two hours of live
VANDALS who damaged more than a dozen parked cars in a late-night wrecking spree have been blasted by community leaders. A gang caused thousands of pounds of damage to 13 cars in the Higher Croft area of Blackburn in just a few hours. MORE
THREE weeks ago Burnley were being written off as one of the worst Premier League teams of all time. Now they have already surpassed some of the standards they set in their previous top flight campaign five years ago with the season not even a
A group of secondary school students swapped the classroom for the boardroom as they became apprentice accountants for the day. Year 11 Business Studies pupils from Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School in Oswaldtwistle made a ‘behind the scenes
