THREE boys who survived a car crash that killed their stepfather and brother had earlier lost their natural father to cancer. Council joiner Keith Livesey, of Dundee Drive, Audley, Blackburn, and his son Niall, four, died when the petrol tank exploded
A MOTHER whose 16-year-old son was killed by a methadone overdose has pledged her support for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's anti-drugs campaign. Police solicitor Niamh Noone-Astles, of Langho, praised the Evening Telegraph for having the courage
ARTS lovers in Lancashire are still losing out because of an unfair distribution of funding, it was revealed today. Labour think-tank the Policy Studies Institute has carried out an analysis of arts funding per head of population, which shows that physical
DANCER Lucy Calvert has a pair of the most talented feet around after collecting eight trophies in a dance contest. The nine-year-old, of St John's Close, Read, was overall winner in her age group at the Preston Dance Festival in Longridge Civic Hall.
LANCASHIRE have called up Mark Chilton for his second Sunday League appearance at Southampton tomorrow. The 20 year old from Manchester Grammar School will replace Nathan Wood in the only change from the championship match against Hampshire as Lancashire
LIVER transplant boy Gareth Connor is celebrating a triple sporting success. The 10-year-old, who was born in Blackburn, has just returned from the national Transplant games in Liverpool where he won three medals. For his family it was an emotional occasion
MOURNERS will follow a horse-drawn hearse through the centre of Oswaldtwistle on Monday in a fitting final tribute to horse-lover Brian Smith. Mr Smith, 63, was found dead at his home in Cross Street, Oswaldtwistle, last Sunday after suffering a heart
A SPLASH of high fashion added a sparkle to the first fun-packed day of the Royal Lancs Show. Ladies' Day, featuring best-dressed lady and girl competitions, fashion shows and make-overs, was the highlight of the day which attracted thousands of people
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court accused of murdering his uncle. Simon Lee Parkinson, of Lower Barnes Street, Clayton-le-Moors, is charged with murdering 46-year-old Eddie Robinson. Mr Robinson died in Blackburn Royal Infirmary on Thursday after
TOWN hall leaders in Burnley have given their backing to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's 'Drive Out Drugs' campaign. They welcomed the two-pronged telephone initiative aimed at snaring dealers while offering a special helpline for those with drug problems
CHRIS Sutton will have a crucial role to play for Blackburn Rovers this season, stressed Roy Hodgson today, writes PETER WHITE. There has been more speculation linking Liverpool with a move for Sutton but Hodgson said: "He's a player who is not for sale
BURNLEY-born writer Peter Guttridge could be laughing all the way to the bank with proceeds from his debut novel. A freelance journalist now living in Sussex, Peter, 45, has turned his talents to producing a fast-moving comedy thriller. 'No Laughing Matter
zCHRIS WADDLE is closing his net on a fifth new Turf Moor signing, writes TONY DEWHURST. The Lancashire Evening Telegraph can reveal tonight that Waddle is hot on the heels of a new striker. And Sheffield United's Andy Walker could be one of Waddle's
BLACKBURN Rovers today denied that Graeme Le Saux had been given permission to speak to any club, writes PETER WHITE. The move followed a report that negotiations between the player and Arsenal about a big-money transfer were well advanced. And, while
SOME of the finest classic cars around are gearing up for a top tour. Clitheroe and District Motor Club hosts its annual rally on August 16 and non-members are invited to take part. The 120-mile "gentle tour" sets off at 10am from Clitheroe Castle, taking
THERE was some worrying news from back home in Sydney this week when I spoke to Brad McNamara. Buzzard - the Haslingden professional and my New South Wales colleague - returned home last month thinking he had damaged a tendon in his shoulder. But further
COLNE are in sight of their highest finish in the EW Cartons Lancashire League for nearly 40 years, writes PETER WHITE. And, if they could pull it off, professional Ben Johnson would probably be just as pleased as when he celebrated his fantastic record-breaking
HIGHWAY 95 hadn't seen anything quite like it since Smokey And The Bandit writes BRIAN DOOGAN. High-powered vehicles being chased by high-powered cop cars intent on booking the speeding sons of ... yeee-haa! Except - well, except what exactly did the
