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Teen given area's first ASBO

5:48pm Friday 31st August 2007

A 17-YEAR-OLD has become the first person in the Harle Syke and Briercliffe area of Burnley to be given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order as part of a campaign to tackle underage drinking.

Go back in time at mill

1:37pm Wednesday 22nd August 2007

A MILL will give visitors the chance to experience an Edwardian Bank Holiday this weekend.

Cyclist aims to become world champion

WORLD AT HER FEET: Helen Gaskell from Burnley

6:43pm Monday 13th August 2007

A CYCLIST from Burnley is hoping to become a mountain bike world champion.

Museum scoops tourism award

Queen Street Mill

3:18pm Tuesday 7th August 2007

BURNLEY'S Queen Street Mill Textile Museum has been given a highly commended award from the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Board.

Man attacked partner after argument at christening

12:31pm Friday 6th July 2007

A MAN who attacked his partner for a second time wanted to carry on their relationship where they left off, a court was told.

Wife’s tribute to river death man

8:13pm Thursday 28th June 2007

A WIFE whose husband of 48 years was found dead in a river has paid a loving tribute to him.

Body of man, 78, found in river

10:45pm Wednesday 27th June 2007

THE body of a 78-year-old Burnley man was found in the River Don at 4.30pm today.

Fears for missing man, 78

6:20pm Wednesday 27th June 2007

POLICE are growing concerned for a missing 78-year-old man who has not been seen for two days.

Schoolgirl was ‘groomed’ for sex by pervert

12:22pm Monday 4th June 2007

A PARENTING group has hit out after a man who groomed a schoolgirl for sex walked free from court.

'Despicable' thief tricks pensioner

1:28pm Friday 20th April 2007

A "DESPICABLE" thief struck at the home of an 87-year-old pensioner and stole £500.

Policewoman saved paramedics from vicious dog

HERO: PC Katie Whittaker was praised by a judge for risking her own safety

2:05pm Monday 19th March 2007

A HERO policewoman has been praised by a judge after she dived on a vicious dog to prevent two paramedics being attacked.

Injured man probe goes on

11:06am Tuesday 30th January 2007

Police are continuing to investigate after after a man was found in a Burnley street with serious head injuries.

Crash driver almost three times limit

5:42pm Friday 19th January 2007

A MAN who crashed his car into a wall while nearly three times the drink-drive limit then reported his vehicle stolen to police, a court was told.

Drama director dies, aged 63

DIRECTOR: Brian Wellock

7:00pm Saturday 2nd December 2006

THE director of a popular drama group who nurtured the talents of TV stars John Simm and Lee Ingleby has died at the age of 63.


What's on in Burnley

Top pianist to perform at Burnley church (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:37pm Thu 6 Jun 13

AN internationally-renowned pianist will be giving a recital at St Peter’s Church in Burnley on Saturday.

Burnley theatre The Garrick to reveal 2013/14 production details (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:09pm Tue 28 May 13

FULL details of The Garrick's 2013/14 season will be revealed at a launch night on Friday.

Burnley's youth theatre doubles in size (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:00pm Tue 21 May 13

Burnley’s Basics Youth Theatre School has more than doubled in size and it moving to a new larger venue for its…

Summer of rock music planned for Burnley (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 2:00pm Tue 21 May 13

MUSIC fans will be rocking all over the park as part of the annual outdoor summer programme across Burnley.

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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