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  • Free evening

    AN ACOUSTIC night will be staged in Ribchester on Thursday ((November 27)). Potters Barn in Church Street will hold the event, from 7.30pm-10pm. Entry, free and the event includes music, poetry, singing and storytelling. For details or

  • Yoga mats

    UNWANTED exercise and yoga mats are being sought to deliver free relaxation and meditation sessions to people across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Community Voluntary Service would like to either borrow or be donated

  • Wheelie bin blaze

    FIREFIGHTERS in Accrington were called to a wheelie bin fire on Monday afternoon. A crew was sent to Warwick Street after receiving reports at 3pm. They were at the scene for 20 minutes after the rubbish was set alight.

  • Festive fair for all the family

    A CHRISTMAS fair will be staged in Haslingden at the end of the week. St Mary’s RC Primary School in Lime Road will host the event from noon to 4pm. on Sunday, November 30. Tickets cost £1 for adults and are free for children. The event

  • Pupils donate

    KIND-hearted students at Pendle Vale College have organised a campaign which will see hampers donated to two local charities. The year seven and 10 students have organised the campaign as part of their active citizen programme. The hampers will

  • Four new flats set to be built

    A FORMER pub in Burnley Wood is set to be converted into four flats. The Stanley Hotel in Oxford Road, which was owned by brewery Moorhouse’s, closed in June. An application for change of use has been submitted by Faisal and Rachel Munif to to

  • Celebrate all that’s great about our home county

    LANCASHIRE is, without doubt, a place to be proud of for so many reasons. Whether it be our dynamic businesses, excellent schools or beautiful scenery, there is lots to be celebrated. And thanks to the Friends of Real Lancashire, who helped

  • Not all flat caps in the north!

    I was privileged to attend the recent classical music concert at Blackburn Cathedral - and what a triumph it was! It was not only a privilege - it was such fun being with all you northerners. I think the county of Lancashire is badly undersold.

  • Mood changes everything

    RE, Narrow squeak for Tour of Britain as Pendle councillors rebel over cash Claims of economic benefits, by race organisers, were also ‘vague’ Tony Greaves said, and there was no guarantee that a third or quarter of the anticipated route would be within

  • Small minority caused woe

    RE, VIDEO: Watch Leeds United fans trash popular Blackburn pub - forcing it to close... I was in the pub on Saturday and most were just singing and having a good time. I agree that a few individuals got a little out of hand, but all of us are clearly

  • Errors are now too often

    RE, HOSPITAL LET MY DAD DOWN: East Lancs trust sorry after error in pensioner’s care Dr Mr Singleton, as Coroner, when are you going to start treating ELHCT as a business and then start tackling these unfortunate deaths in the same way that you would

  • Terror threat linked to UKIP

    The Government is now stating that the terror threat is ‘severe’ and could happen anywhere at anytime and yet again they now wanting to monitor our telephone calls and internet use, in order to track down terrorists and paedophiles and no doubt the

  • We do not want caravan site

    RE, Plans for new caravan site in Lower Darwen spark protest The people of Lower Darwen do NOT want a caravan site in their village, there are already three residential sites very close together. There is no need for a fourth. As for not seeing

  • Ad’s how we did it: Creative tricks of tourist trade

    THIS spoof was produced in 1908 and urged travellers to visit Blackburn, Lancashire’s famous health resort, where they could enjoy pure mountain air. The trip advisor of its day, iIt told how the east of the town was protected by the wooded Mill

  • Familiar face crops up in unlikely place

    BYGONES reader Ken Brooks, from America, has sent us this story of a chance meeting by his uncles as they went off to serve in the Second World War WWII. It was early in the war when the two brothers, from Darwen, were called up for service.

  • ‘We always knew she’d make a name on stage’

    “YOU know, my sister was a born comedian,” Mrs Frank Hardy, of Darwen, told the Lancashire Telegraph, back in 1957. “We always knew she would make a name for herself one day.” Do you know who Mrs Hardy was speaking of, more than 50 years ago

  • VINTAGE STYLE: The 50s look really rocks

    NO matter what age, height, size or shape, we all want to flatter our figures and look our best. There is no shame in wanting to make the most of your best features. With vintage clothes and retro fashion you can tap into this with the right know-how

  • THE WAY WE WERE

    THE Arcadians is an Edwardian musical comedy, first performed more than a century ago at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1909. The Arcadians is in three acts with a book by Mark Ambient and Alexander M. Thompson, lyrics by Arthur Wimperis and music

  • Town’s machines were used all over the world

    TODAY we tell the tale of Good Old Goodies in Blackburn, following our look back at engineering firm Foster Yates and Thom last week. Clayton and Goodfellows, based at Atlas Works in the Lower Audley area of Blackburn first opened in 1857, and

  • HOLD THE FRONT PAGE: Workers receive a pay increase

    HEADLINES today told Lancashire’s 290,000 operatives in the cotton and rayon industry they were to get a six per cent pay rise, starting the following week. The news, received by the employers and trade union organisations from the Industrial Disputes

  • William’s 10-mile school commute aided his athletics

    THE National Olympic Association, the forerunner of the British Olympic Association, was founded at a meeting in the newly-relocated headquarters of the Liverpool Gymnasium in November 1865. Elected on to the committee – as the representative for

  • Front page news brings back painful memories

    OUR front page news telling of a major train crash which claimed the lives of seven people back in 1961 brought back memories for a young passenger, Margaret Holden, née Coupe, was just 11 when the 8.50am express from Colne to Fleetwood collided with

  • East Lancashire residents reminded of alcohol dangers

    RESIDENTS in East Lancashire have been encouraged to think about the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Gareth Beck, a Health Improvement Specialist from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Certain areas of East Lancashire

  • Stoptober helps 5000 Lancashire smokers quit

    HEALTH chiefs said almost 5,000 people pledged to quit smoking during last month’s Stoptober campaign. The NHS Quit Squad, which runs services in East and Central Lancashire, said they were delighted with the figure. Lancashire as a whole had

  • New plans to revamp Victorian ‘eyesore’

    A CLOSED Victorian pub which has been branded an eyesore in a Ribble Valley village could be saved for future use if plans are approved in the New Year. Pendle Hotel in Clitheroe Road, Chatburn, was constructed in 1846 but was forced to close five

  • BBC show to explore tall tales from East Lancashire mill

    THE tall tales told of East Lancashire cotton workers and Rivington’s ‘Chinese Gardens’ are set to take centre stage on this weekend’s edition of the BBC’s Countryfile programme. Helmshore Mills provided the backdrop for a poetic War of the Roses

  • ‘Mr Padiham’ brings 62-year innings to an end

    A STALWART of the East Lancashire cricket scene – who has served in every role from star bowler to groundsman – is winding down after a 62-year innings. Known as ‘Mr Padiham’, Brian Shirtcliffe’s association with The Arbories club dates back to

  • Burnley ace Danny Ings launches new disability project

    CLARETS ace Danny Ings has launched his new disability project – which should give youngsters across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale a chance to shine. And students from Ridgewood School in Burnley, selected for the initiative’s launch, have an

  • Job fair for youngsters at Turf Moor

    MORE than 100 young people were given careers advice at a job fair at Burnley FC’s ground Turf Moor. The Lancashire Skills Festival was put together to help young people who are out of work find services that can provide the support and advice

  • Victim of Bacup stabbing in critical condition

    THE victim of a stabbing in Bacup is in a “critical” condition, doctors have said. Jamie Mulcahy, 25, was stabbed once in the chest in Bacup on Saturday morning. He remains in Royal Blackburn Hospital, where a spokesman said his condition had

  • Horse freed from Burnley stable by fire crews

    A HORSE had to be rescued by firefighters after falling in its stable in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Crews from Nelson and Darwen were sent to the property in Woodend Road, Burnley, at about 1.40am, following reports of a horse having fallen

  • Blackburn tanning studio finally given go-ahead by committee

    ANDREW Jeal has succeeded in his bid to set up a tanning studio at the second attempt. His application to take over the front part of the ground floor of the Appliance Shop in Ewood for the new venture was originally deferred at October meetings

  • Darwen pub toilets get platinum rating

    THE toilets at The Old Chapel pub in Railway Road, Darwen, have been given the highest possible rating in this year’s ‘Loo of the Year Awards’. The JD Wetherspoon pub was given the platinum star rating by inspectors. MORE TOP STORIES: The

  • Back alley access not hindrance to Sunnyhurst houses

    PLANNING permission for the building of two homes in the rear garden of The Willows in Sunnyhurst has been granted despite concerns over using a back alley for access. Owner Mr and Mrs A Crook asked permission to build a pair of three-bedroomed

  • Accrington Stanley eye League One cash boost

    ACCRINGTON Stanley chairman Peter Marsden says the club have been willing to marginally increase their wage bill as they hunt promotion to League One. Stanley have had to reduce the wage bill in recent times because of dwindling crowds and a shortage

  • Ex-Claret Mark Yates ends Cheltenham Town reign

    BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche moved up to 22nd in the list of longest-serving managers after Cheltenham Town parted company with former Clarets player and coach Mark Yates yesterday. Yates was the third longest-serving boss throughout the top four English

  • East Lancashire MPs back anti-terrorism bill

    EAST Lancashire MPs have welcomed plans to give police powers to force internet firms to hand over details that could help identify suspected terrorists and paedophiles. The Anti-Terrorism and Security Bill will oblige internet service providers

  • FULL-TIME: Blackburn Rovers 0 Manchester United 5

    ROVERS went down to a five-star United team inspired by Spanish maestro Ander Herrera in their Lancashire FA Senior Cup quarter-final clash at Leigh Sports Village last night. With £32m midfielder Herrera pulling the strings the Red Devils ran

  • M65 due for disruption with resurfacing works

    RESURFACING work will take place on the M65 as part of a major scheme to improve roads in East Lancashire. Around a mile and a half of the hardshoulder will be improved on the westbound carriageway between junction eight at Hapton and junction

  • M65 delays after multi-car crash near Blackburn

    MOTORISTS faced delays on the M65 after a multi-car collision between junctions three and four at around 5.30pm yesterday. Police said around five or six vehicles were involved in the accident, between the turns for Wheelton and Darwen, but nobody

  • 70-year-old man injured in Accrington collision

    A 70-YEAR-OLD man was injured after being hit by a car in Accrington. Police were called to Spring Gardens at around 7.20pm yesterday. MORE TOP STORIES: Officers said that the man was concious and breathing at the scene.

  • Delays on M65 after car hits bollard

    MOTORISTS were reporting delays on the M65 this morning after a car hit a bollard. The crash happened near junction seven for Accrington shortly after 7am. One lane was blocked. MORE TOP STORIES: Police said they were alerted to the incident