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Judge praises binmen who foiled prolific crook in Colne

10:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A JUDGE has praised a recycling crew who spotted a prolific crook in a back street with stolen property and blocked his escape.

Tragic tale of Darwen boys inspires new piece of music

8:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

THE story of three young boys who died in a blizzard on Darwen’s moors has inspired a renowned musician to compose a piece of classical music.

Haslingden charity slams handyman contract decision

10:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A HOUSING charity has condemned a decision to award a major handyman contract to a commercial concern - without any consultation.

Entertainer's plans for Padiham venue

9:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A VETERAN of the entertainment business has said he hopes to breathe new life into a unique dance hall.

Charity's mission to repair Rossendale war graves

8:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A VETERANS charity is on a mission to repair more than 60 damaged war graves in time for the 100th anniversary of the First World War.

Rossendale road resurfaced after 30-year battle

7:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

RESIDENTS are celebrating after a road dubbed 'the worst in Rossendale' has been resurfaced after a 30 year battle.

Campaign to save the bees launched in Blackburn

6:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A TOWN centre will be buzzing when giant multi-coloured bees appear throughout the streets.

Homes left without water after pipe bursts in Waterfoot

3:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

DOZENS of homes and businesses were left without water yesterday morning when a mains pipe burst, causing ‘chaos’.

£20,000 grant for Blackburn nature reserve

3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A NATURE reserve has been given a £20,000 grant to improve habitats for wildlife.

Shire horses from Blackburn's Thwaite's brewery to retire

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3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

TWO of brewery Thwaites’ much-loved shire horses have retired due to ill health.

Car crashes into house in Darwen

2:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A CAR rolled down a grass bank and into a house after the driver forgot to put on the handbrake.

Man rescued after Burnley river plunge

1:10pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A DRUNKEN reveller had a lucky escape after he was rescued from the river after falling in trying to retrieve his mobile phone.

Fire at former Blackburn timber merchants' building

1:13pm Saturday 18th May 2013

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a derelict building after a pile of rubbish went up in flames.

Views sought on Blackburn's new £13.5m sport complex

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen’s new £13.5million sports and swimming complex in the town centre.

Lancashire Police quiz ex Coronation Street star over woman's claims

12:35pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A SECOND Coronation Street star is being investigated by Lancashire Police.

Fire Brigades Union in Lancashire slams cuts proposals

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

THE Fire Brigades Union has slammed a report proposing further cuts to the fire and rescue service.




East Lancashire what's on

Ribble Valley Beat-Herder festival boasts all the best bits of Glastonbury (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:20pm Fri 17 May 13

THREE days of sheep-chaperoned fun, and all the good bits that people still really love about Glastonbury, just…

Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers head to Preston (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:34pm Fri 17 May 13

GROWLING out the raw-edged lyrics to Wasted Life, Gotta Getaway and Alternative Ulster, Jake Burns engineered one…

Dub pioneer Neil Perch to perform in Clitheroe (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:32pm Fri 17 May 13

DUB pioneer Neil Perch, the man behind Zion Train, was on his way to a PhD in biochemistry and a career in the…

Northern soul in Blackburn (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:30pm Fri 17 May 13

A NIGHT at one of the most influential Northern Soul clubs will be recreated at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, on…

Burnley blues stage beckons for young hopefuls (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:28pm Fri 17 May 13

YOUNG musicians are being given the chance to perform at one of the country’s top festivals.

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