Lancashire Telegraph | Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn, Ribble Valley

Woman pedestrian seriously injured in Great Harwood

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:13:06 +0000

A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for life after being involved in a collision in Great Harwood.

Plaque to be replaced for Alfred Wainwright's anniversary

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:11:46 +0000

WAINWRIGHT enthusiasts hope a missing plaque inscribed with a panoramic view from above Windermere will be replaced in time for a special anniversary.

Blackburn with Darwen pilot scheme to save young motorcyclists’ lives

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000

A PILOT scheme is about to launch in a bid to save young motorcyclists’ lives.

Hyndburn ex-burglar now helps victims

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

A MAN who regularly burgled houses in Hyndburn is helping make people’s homes safer.

East Lancashire Hospitals ‘likely to miss C-diff bug target’

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

HOSPITAL bosses have admitted they are unlikely to hit their target for limiting the number of C-diff cases this year.

Jail for East Lancashire crook who rammed PC off road

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:39:50 +0000

WITH VIDEO: A CAR thief who rammed a police vehicle off the road in a high-speed chase has been jailed.

Man held in hospital following Great Harwood fire

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:24 +0000

A MAN arrested in his underpants at the scene of a suspected arson attack has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Blackburn community champion Joe Prest dies aged 88

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:21 +0000

A PIONEERING community champion has died aged 88.

Name and shame for Darwen fly-tippers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:46:16 +0000

FLY-tippers are being named and shamed in an anti-litter campaign by Darwen Town Council.

Ribble Valley hotel fined £5k after leak kills fish

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:23:22 +0000

A KEROSENE leak from a storage tank at a luxury hotel in East Lancashire caused environmental devastation to a 150-metre stretch of a waterway.

East Lancashire motorists face chaos in freezing conditions

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

UPDATED: THE M65 was closed amid chaotic scenes as treacherous weather and freezing rain hit East Lancashire yesterday.

Fuel spill closes road between Blackburn and Preston

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:13:59 +0000

A MAJOR road between Blackburn and Preston was closed this morning following an accident.

Blackburn with Darwen mayor slams the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee china cup plan

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:09:56 +0000

THE Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has hit out at town council plans to give china cups to children as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Jobs in Blackburn and Burnley saved after superstore UGO is sold to Poundstretcher

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:42 +0000

ABOUT 25 jobs at discount stores in Blackburn and Burnley have been saved after the group was sold.

Rishton teenager meets David Cameron after becoming Prince’s Trust ambassador

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:09:16 +0000

A TEENAGER has been mingling with stars of the track, ring and parliament after becoming the county’s first sports ambassador for the Prince’s Trust.

Lancashire County Council’s information team gets top award

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

LANCASHIRE County Council’s Family Information Service (FIS) is to be presented with a quality award.

Plans in place for Queen's visit to Burnley and Accrington

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

ARRANGEMENTS are being made to welcome the Queen to East Lancashire as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Council tax rise to fund Lancashire Constabulary

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0000

LANCASHIRE Constabulary has won its fight to increase the council tax precept by 2.5 per cent, rather than taking a one-off £2million government grant.

£115k ‘warm homes’ boost for Blackburn with Darwen residents

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

VULNERABLE residents and families in Blackburn with Darwen are to be given extra help to keep healthy, safe and warm this winter thanks to a £115,000 grant.