A FAMILY is appealing for the public’s help after a charity box was stolen from a beauty salon. Sarah and Eric Brotherton, owners of Triangles Hair and Beauty, on Preston Old Road in Blackburn, were left heartbroken after a charity box, containing
A FOOTBALL club has finalised plans to provide a multi-million pound disabled upgrade for its supporters next year. Burnley FC have revealed it will build dedicated, covered viewing platforms and new toilet facilities by August 2018. The work
IT may be 15 years since The League Of Gentlemen was last on our TV screens but, really, not much has changed. OK, the fictional Northern town of Royston Vasey in which the show is set faces being expunged from the map. Oh, and there's an overriding
SCOTT Arfield is relishing a busy Christmas period for the Clarets as they look to maintain their stunning start to the Premier League campaign.Tonight's Turf Moor clash with Stoke City is Burnley's second of seven league games in 23 days and
TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died at the age of 60 following a long illness, his family has said. The star, best known for hosting children's game show Cheggers Play Pop, died at home after battling a progressive lung condition. A statement
WITH the arrival of Santa Claus just a few weeks away, toy shops have been stocking up on the items most likely to make Christmas wish lists. Smyths Toys Superstores — which has a branch in The Peel Centre in Hyndburn — has revealed the toy it
BEN Mee could return to the Burnley side for the clash with Stoke but Matt Lowton is set to be absent once again.Mee missed his first Premier League game of the season on Saturday after receiving stitches in a knee injury he picked up against Leicester
A SHOW celebrating the legacy of George Michael will take place.Nearly one year since the Wham singer's death, international tribute star, Wayne Dilks, and his eight-piece band will faithfully recreate the George Michael 25 tour.The performance featuring
A REPORT examining the prospects of young people in Hyndburn has been released.The report, released by the Social Mobility Commission, said young people across Hyndburn have the chance to build a good life for themselves, regardless of their family background
A YOUNG people's charity held a supporters event.Blackburn Youth Zone invited guests from across the organisations Patron and Community Network to celebrate the supporters who have kept the charity running for the last five years.Blackburn Youth Zone
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have put together a guide, offering tips on how to safely prepare turkey at home. The 'lets talk turkey guide' offers tips around chilling, cleaning, cooking and avoiding cross-contamination when preparing turkey.Cllr
A JUDGE has jailed a serial 'flasher' after he exposed himself to a terrified schoolgirl and followed her down a path. Bradford Crown Court heard the 15-year-old, who cannot be identified, was frightened that she might be attacked by 28-year-old
A 23-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with an attack on a 65-year-old man found with a fractured skull in Clitheroe. The victim suffered serious head injuries during the early morning incident on Friday in Greenacre Street.Joseph
A WORRIED mum has spoken out about a dangerous craze that has left her daughter in hospital with a nasty burn. Ebony Worthington, aged 10, suffered the injury after taking part in the "aerosol challenge", in which children spray deodorant on to
A permanent principle has been appointed at Sudell Primary School. Aldridge Education Multi-Academy Trust has confirmed the appointment of Lenny Lewis as the permanent Principal of Sudell Primary School. Mrs Lewis was appointed initially on
ORGANISERS of a popular charity race are encouraging people to sign up to stay health over Christmas.The East Lancashire Hospice 10K will take place on January 14 with all proceeds going to East Lancashire HospiceThe run,which is viewed as the first race
A LOGISTICIAN is celebrating after an employee landed an industry award. Sam Fagan, of Fagan & Whalley Ltd, who are based at Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, Meadway, Padiham, won Emerging Logistics Leader of the Year at the inaugural Logistics
A CHARITY comedy show will take place to raise money for people who are vulnerable to 'winterisation.'Human Appeal, a British humanitarian aid non governmental organisation, will host a comedy show in Blackburn.The show will be part of their #
DETECTIVES are continuing to appeal for information after a pensioner was hit in the head with a hammer last week.Donald Burton, 73, was ‘seriously assaulted’ when he answered the door of his house in Rossetti Avenue, Burnley, on Friday night at around
A DRIVER was caught three times over the legal drink-driving limit after a crash. The two-vehicle collision happened at 9.30am on Sunday on Rossendale Road, Burnley. Police have now released a picture of the damage caused to the silver Peugeot
AN EMPLOYEE engagement firm has rebranded as it looks to extend its offer.After 15 years Blackburn-based Scancapture Ltd has become Anthem Engagement Steve Smith, Managing Director, said: “The purpose of Anthem is to engage people and deliver results.
BAE Systems has announced a contract valued at £5 billion to supply aircraft to Qatar, helping to secure jobs in the UK. The deal to supply Typhoon aircraft to the Qatar Emiri Air Force includes a support and training package. The contract
FOLLOW in the footsteps of Alexander the Great or relax in a stylish beachfront hotel in luxury surroundings in what has been described the ‘paradise of the world’.I was lucky to do both as I discovered Antalya, which has been enchanting Europeans for
AN urgent review of the free-to-use ATM network is needed to make sure people are not left struggling to access cash, according to consumer campaigners. Consumer group Which? said it is concerned that a row over the funding of the network could
A FORMER soldier who had undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for more than three decades has just landed a place in the prestigious Invictus ChoirAlan Willetts, 60, is a member of Haslingden-based Veterans In Communities and got a place on the
FAMILIES braved the snow to raise money for a hospice.Rotary Club of Padiham and Pendleside Hospice joined forces to host their fourth Winter Wander on Saturday.The event saw families from across East Lancashire don Santa suits to tackle a three mile
THIS photograph from the Lancashire Telegraph archives may have been taken 45 years ago but it should be instantly recognisable to readers.It shows the open market in Great Harwood which was located in front of the town hall and under the imposing clock
FOOTBALL fans were treated to a winter wonderland at Ewood Park.It was a night to remember for the thousands of Rovers fans who attended Winter Wonderland on Thursday evening at Ewood Park.Fans mingled with the stars as Rovers players and manager Tony
KEVIN Long revealed he’d never felt closer to the Clarets first team after making his first Premier League appearance of the season in the win over Watford. The 27-year-old is beginning to see his patience rewarded at Turf Moor after eight loan
FREE exercise sessions and better A&E services are among new plans designed to boost people’s health in East Lancashire.Health and care chiefs from Pennine Lancashire have published a radical new draft plan which aims to improve residents’ wellbeing.Among
A DOCTORS surgery practice manager has been recognised at a top awards do.Ann Neville has been awarded Practice Manager of the Year 2017.The manager at Darwen Healthcare was presented with the award at this year’s General Practice Awards held in London
A COUNCIL is proposing to redevelop a century old town market. Rossendale Council bosses want to redevelop Rawtenstall Market by bringing in a private sector partner to fund an extensive refurbishment of the building and ensure it remains at the ‘heart
BRADLEY Dack was keen to share the plaudits with his team-mates despite another match-winning contribution as Rovers made it five wins in a row at Peterborough United. Dack scored twice and had a hand in Charlie Mulgrew’s equaliser as Rovers rallied
