Lancashire Telegraph | Simonstone

Simonstone raid driver’s jail term cut by 16 months

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:29:24 +0100

A TEENAGER jailed for six years and eight months for his part in a raid on cash delivery guards in Simonstone has had his sentence slashed.

‘Touring’ Blackburn booze thief with over 100 convictions jailed

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:26:55 +0100

A 38-year-old man who toured the county stealing from shops has been jailed for 15 weeks.

Pupils join police to experience life out on the beat

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:20:00 +0100

CHILDREN had a taste of what life is like for police officers when they went to their local station.

Decision on new Ribble Valley racecourse expected within six weeks

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100

A DECISION over whether to proceed with plans for a racecourse in East Lancashire is set to be made iwithn the next six weeks.

Ribble Valley manufacturing firm could axe 66 jobs

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:59:57 +0000

UP to 66 staff at a manufacturing firm could lose their jobs as the company battles against falling orders.

Simonstone hotel given expansion go-ahead

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:50:25 +0000

A two-storey extension applied for at the Higher Trapp Hotel has been granted approval by Ribble Valley planners.

Ribble Valley firm's safety net for children online

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:45:10 +0000

A COMPUTER programme that protects children against paedophiles scouring the internet has been developed by an East Lancashire company.

Simonstone hotel expansion set for approval

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:20:00 +0000

THE expansion of a country hotel looks set to be approved, despite numerous objections from the parish council.

Simonstone raider trapped by DNA on juice carton

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:30:00 +0000

A RAIDER was caught after a DNA match from an orange juice carton he left in the getaway car after stopping off for breakfast.

£30,000 Ribble Valley road improvements

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:40:00 +0000

ROAD improvements costing £31,000 are to take place in the Ribble Valley.

North West MEP arrives home after terrorist ordeal

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:39:03 +0000

A North West Euro MP trapped by terrorists in a Mumbai hotel tonight landed home on British soil amid emotional scenes.

North West MEP: I saw 12 people shot dead in front of me

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:47:00 +0000

North West Euro MP Sajjad Karim has told how he survived the terrorist attack on a hotel – and his horror at seeing 12 people shot dead.

North West MEP Sajjad Karim safe after fleeing Mumbai gunmen

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +0000

UPDATE A North West Euro-MP who was forced to flee gunmen who stormed his Mumbai hotel last night is safe and well, his family said this morning.

VIDEO: Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:10:00 +0000

UPDATE The Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards was, as ever, a great night for all those who attended the lavish event on Friday. Watch the video here.

Shortage of Burnley community medics

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:31:41 +0100

AN appeal has been launched for community medics in East Lancashire after it was revealed just two are covering nearly 15,000 people.

Ribble Valley fun run in the sun

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:03:09 +0100

CORONATION Street star Malcolm Hebden (Norris Cole) started off a charity 5k fun run through Read and Simonstone on Saturday.

Ribble Valley dash to boost fundraising pot

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:19:35 +0100

TWO villages are gearing up to host a fundraising dash in order to collect money for vital charity work.

Salford man arrested after Simonstone security van robbery

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:33:05 +0100

POLICE have charged a man in connection with a robbery on a Group Four security van in Simonstone.

Simonstone school's healthy outlook

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:24:37 +0100

A Simonstone Primary School is in good health.

Armed robbers target Ribble Valley garage

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:10:00 +0100

THREE armed robbers brandishing sledgehammers fled empty-handed after a raid on a security van.

East Lancs couple plan Roald Dahl-themed wedding

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:27:00 +0100

SCHOOL teacher Karen Parkes will certainly have a fairytale wedding next month when she ties the knot with her fiance Gareth Entwistle.

East Lancs-based MEP defends employing his wife

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:25:00 +0100

AN East Lancashire-based Euro MP has accused former party colleagues of having an axe to grind after allegations he misused public cash.

Ex-rugby player touches down as new Ribble Valley mayor

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:05:00 +0100

A FORMER leader of Ribble Valley Council has taken up his new role as the mayor for the next 12 months.

New Year honours for Lancashire people

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:01:00 +0000

A YOUTH worker has told of his shock at being awarded the MBE - and said he wished his mother was still alive to share his joy.

Racecourse plan delayed

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:06:00 +0000

A PROPOSED £100million racecourse has been delayed by six months - but the man spearheading the plans has insisted that key talks will be held this year.

School bus driver sacked 'for driving too slow'

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:00 +0100

A 75-year-old school minibus driver was sacked after complaints that he was driving too slowly and making the children late for lessons.

Extra cash for East Lancashire masterplan

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:03:00 +0100

A MULTI-MILLION pound pot of cash to help fund major regeneration projects across East Lancashire has been more than doubled.

Free pedometers for pupils

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:44:00 +0100

EAST Lancashire pupils are to receive free pedometers and mini beanbags as part of a scheme to fight against childhood obesity.

Fancy dress fun run organised for charity

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:58:00 +0100

A CHARITY in Nelson is set to benefit from a fun day featuring a range of events including a fancy dress run.

Police ‘most wanted’ list is updated

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:56:00 +0100

A SUSPECTED car thief from East Lancashire has been added to Lancashire Police's most wanted list.