MOTORISTS face a frustrating go-slow as more roads get the traffic calming treatment in a road safety step-up. One of Leigh's main arteries -- Holden Road -- is undergoing alterations which will interrupt traffic flow following a number of accidents over
A CYCLIST involved in an accident with a car was seriously ill in hospital today. David Holmes, aged 48, was injured in Bolton Road, Bury, last night. Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident between the cyclist and a Rover car which then crashed
ALMOST 100 employees at a Blackburn lab equipment factory are to lose their jobs -- just a year after the directors of the parent company picked up over £320,000 in bonuses. The Yorkshire-based home shopping group Findel, which owns a warehouse in Nelson
SAMOAN hard man Vila Matautia became a Leigh Centurions player yesterday. The big front rower put pen to paper on a 12-month contract, ending a long chase for the former St Helens favourite. But the deal hasn't cost the Leigh club a penny with Matautia's
ROVERS keeper John Filan has slapped in a transfer request after failing to dislodge Brad Friedel as Ewood's undisputed number one. The former Coventry stopper finally reached the end of his tether earlier this week. After Filan spent the opening three
BRADFORD CITY RESERVES...1 BLACKBURN ROVERS...0 FORMER Manchester United and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Gary Walsh proved to be the difference between the two sides last night as Rovers' second string lost out to Bradford City at Valley Parade. Walsh, currently
A MILL engine which has been out of action for 21 years is once more ready to roll. The engine at Oak Mount Mill on Wiseman Street, Burnley, will be in motion again on Saturday. There will be no steaming up this time but a push button start because the
A UNION boss today admitted he was expecting redundancies before play staff at Burnley Council were warned jobs are at at risk because of a cash-cutting review. Council leader Stuart Caddy, has told campaigners that it is intended to maintain the level
A SPECIAL care unit was announced for East Lancashire to provide information technology training for disabled youngsters. Blackburn Council bid for £80,000 under the Inner Area Programme to set up the unit for trainees with mobility difficulties and impaired
A NEW initiative has been launched towards improving the image of the private rented property sector in Hyndburn. Local private landlords, residents' association representatives and Hyndburn Borough Council are now meeting regularly as partners in the
HYNDBURN MP Greg Pope is to campaign for tighter regulations on the sale and use of fireworks which he hopes will come into effect before November 5 next year. Earlier this month Chief Superintendent John Thompson, the divisional commander for Eastern
FOR sheer volume of information, and accessibility, on all things technological, Gadgetguru.com is the one. It falls squarely between the gift site and the technology site and is packed full of features and reviews on the latest products. With categories
OUT on the internet you, too, can learn how to bend forks with your bare hands. The site www.fork-you.com tells you all you need to know about so-called cutlery mutilation. It includes a description of the fork-bending phenomenon, free e-cards featuring
GRIMSBY Town boss Lennie Lawrence knows the size of the task facing his side tomorrow night when they take on league leaders Burnley at Turf Moor. "There is no doubt that Burnley are very, very serious play-off contenders," admitted Lawrence. "What Stan
BLACKBURN striker Marcus Bent was today on the brink of a shock move to Ipswich Town. I can exclusively reveal Rovers HAVE accepted a verbal offer for the 23-year-old striker in the last 24 hours. And a £3 million deal could even be completed in time
GRIMSBY Town boss Lennie Lawrence knows the size of the task facing his side tomorrow night when they take on league leaders Burnley at Turf Moor. "There is no doubt that Burnley are very, very serious play-off contenders," admitted Lawrence. "What Stan
BURY FC Soccer mascot Robbie the Bobby is in no danger of being dismissed for his bad boy antics according to the club chairman. And Robbie -- real name Jonathan Pollard -- said he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. The Shakers mascot, named after
THERE'S a yellow brick road winding its way to Darwen this Christmas as Darwen Library Theatre prepares for its second Christmas show since it reopened in January 2000. Following the great success of Pinocchio last year, the same team are back with the
ACTIVITIES at Sudellside Community Centre are in full swing and new members for groups are always welcome. There is a varied weekly programme at the centre with classes including Kung Fu, parents and tots, archery and a dads group -- and there are also
TWO youngsters have admitted starting a fire at a property in which a woman was injured. The pair, both seven-year-olds, admitted the offence during questioning by police. They will not face criminal charges as they are under 10 -- the age of criminal
ROSSENDALE's Mayor said he will defy his party if plans to close Whitworth pool turn up on the agenda. Whitworth Councillor Jimmy Grogan told the leisure and recreation committee: "I have not voted against my party in 20 years. But at the next meeting
CELEBRITY chef Nigel Smith, of the Feilden's Arms, Mellor Brook, continues his series of recipes for Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers with a special vegetarian recipe which meat-eaters will also enjoy. Vegetarian Stuffed Tomato Ingredients: 1 beef
THE Home Office is to investigate complaints about the time it takes to get through to the police on the phone. Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle said constituents had complained to him about delays. He has raised the matter with the Home Office which has promised
PEOPLE in the Chorley area are being urged to join in the 76th anniversary celebrations of Lancashire Day at a special breakfast. The event, on Tuesday, November 27, marks the date in 1925 when Edward I summoned the county's first elected representatives
THERE was no wizardry when Paul McCartney went into Woolworths in Clitheroe and stole a Harry Potter computer game. Blackburn magistrates heard the theft had been committed for revenge rather than financial gain but, whatever the motives, the execution
A VITAL alcohol resource centre in Chorley has seen a 50 per cent increase in the number of referrals over the last five years. And workers at the Alcohol Information and Counselling Centre, St Thomas's Road, say there is a disturbing increase in alcohol
RESIDENTS of a Chorley village are fighting back against litter louts and vandals who they say have left their estate like the scene of a riot. The streets of Astley Village have become a target for youths who have left broken bottles and rubbish strewn
HEADTEACHERS in East Lancashire have slammed school performance league tables -- as today it was revealed that nearly half of local state secondary schools fared worse than last year. Nine heads said in a joint statement today: "If schools were judged
ALMOST 100 employees at a Blackburn lab equipment factory are to lose their jobs -- just a year after the directors of the parent company picked up over £320,000 in bonuses. The Yorkshire-based home shopping group Findel, which owns a warehouse in Nelson
A MAYOR today spoke of his delight at receiving a letter from his opposite number in New York thanking him for East Lancashire's support from the September 11 atrocities. Coun John Williams, mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said he has been 'surprised
Sat November 24th: Wesham 10K, SE Lancs Cross Country League (Oldham), Orienteering (Burnley) Sun November 25th: Golden Ball Inn 5K (Lancaster), Salford Women's 5.25M Road Race, Darwen Biathlon, Orienteering (Rawtenstall) Sat December 1st: Mid Lancs Cross
AT this time of year runners will be planning their Christmas timetables, and there are many tempting races on offer. Here are six of the best. The Whinberry Naze Dash on Boxing Day starts the season off on a suitably light hearted note. Fancy dress is
THE Wesham 10K is unusual in that it is a road race held on a Saturday - most are Sundays. It is always heavily subscribed and despite holding a permit for 350 runners they may end up turning runners away. To save a wasted journey please check first with
LAURA Finucane of Pendle AC and Chris Hart from Burnley AC have been invited to join the North West World Class Potential Squad. The under 17 middle distance stars were nominated by their clubs, and were chosen after their race results were submitted
WHEN Daniel Hoyle decided he wanted to join Rossendale Harriers it was like turning the clock back for mum Alison. It was as a nine-year-old, the same age as Daniel, that Alison, then Alison Ashworth, joined Rossendale Harriers and Athletic Club. She
ANDY Gilford had to overcome two hurdles on his trip to the Australian Blind Open. To start with it was his first trip abroad - but the 22 hour flight proved to be no problem. He then had to compose himself to compete in his first overseas competition
ISN'T IT just typical that as soon as the possibility of strike action becomes a reality that a few members of the Professional Footballers Association get the wobbles. The threat of loss of wages and the thumbscrews being turned by certain Premiership
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Craft Fair, Pendle Hippodrome, New Market Street, Colne, noon-8pm. Until Sunday. Friday Forum, Nazareth Unitarian Chapel, Knight Hill, Padiham, 7.30pm. Safety at Sellafield
DEPOSED Bury captain Paul Reid is determined to win his place back after being dropped for the last three matches. Reid has found himself out in the cold since missing the Cardiff City match a fortnight ago when the Shakers demolished the Welsh side 3
THE Blackburn branch of the Salvation Army will on Sunday stage a production of a play which tells the story of the organisation's early days. 'Catherine Booth' explains how Catherine and her husband William launched the Salvation Army in the late 19th
THREE local hospitals have high death rates for hip fractures, according to a nationwide survey published today. The Royal Bolton Hospital is placed above average for death rates among patients suffering hip fractures. However, Wigan and Leigh Infirmary
ALMOST 100 employees at a Blackburn lab equipment factory are to lose their jobs -- just a year after the directors of the parent company picked up over £320,000 in bonuses. The Yorkshire-based home shopping group Findel, which owns a warehouse in Nelson
THREE police officers who were fined by the Chief Constable for running a taxi business have been cleared of disciplinary charges after appealing to the Home Office. The £500 fines have been returned to the officers with interest after they successfully
BLACKBURN striker Marcus Bent was today on the brink of a shock move to Ipswich Town. I can exclusively reveal Rovers HAVE accepted a verbal offer for the 23-year-old striker in the last 24 hours. And a £3 million deal could even be completed in time
EWOOD chief executive John Williams today insisted all 20 member clubs of the Premier League are completely united in their battle with the PFA over the distribution of TV money. As the threat of strike action moved ever closer on Tuesday following the
MOTOR sport champion Tim Sargeant has died at the age of 47 -- just 24 hours after winning a competition. Mr Sargeant collapsed and died at his home in Hutton Drive, Burnley, late on Monday night. Only the previous day he had taken part in the final round
A FATHER whose daughter died in a road accident is pleading for motorists to heed restrictions placed on the temporary bus station in Croft Street, Burnley. In October, work started to build Burnley's £2.6million bus station and Croft Street was restricted
YOUNG people from local colleges and schools are being invited to enter a competition to produce a logo for the community economic development section of Pendle Borough Council. The winner of the competition, aimed at 14 to 18-year-olds, will receive
FRUSTRATED students at West Craven Technology College in Barnoldswick have had their attempts to learn via the internet thwarted because of a delay in road works. Staff and pupils at the high school, which has technology college status and a wide range
MPs called for a cut in the duty on beer to stop North West drug barons using bootlegging to finance their trade. Members of the Parliamentary Beer Club, including Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans wanted to stop organised criminals using profits from smuggled
AN Accrington headteacher has criticised the Government over its suggestion that classroom assistants can easily 'baby-sit' pupils for teachers. Katrina Ryan, of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, spoke out during an awards evening speech last night
AN initiative has been launched towards improving the image of the private rented property sector in Hyndburn. Local private landlords, residents' association representatives and Hyndburn Borough Council are now meeting regularly as partners in the Hyndburn
A CHARITY night in memory of a Great Harwood woman who died in June raised more than £2,500 in just four hours. Wellwishers crowded into the town's cricket club in a moving tribute to Susan Eddleston, 52, who had suffered from tinnitus. She was found
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 54-year-old Clitheroe cyclist who died in the intensive care unit at Hope Hospital, Manchester, ten days after he was involved in a road accident. William Lakin, of Whitewell Drive, suffered serious head
THREE North West counties including Lancashire are to join forces and lobby for more funding to help the countryside recover from the foot and mouth crisis. Cumbria, Cheshire and Lancashire County Councils have agreed to work together in campaigning for
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CLARETS YOUTH...1 WIGAN...4 CLARETS youth team suffered a rare reverse yesterday afternoon when they were beaten 4-1 by Wigan at Gawthorpe. "That is the first time this season that we have been very poor," admitted manager Terry Pashley. "The pitch didn't
LANCASHIRE are staying tight-lipped about rumours that cricket secretary Dave Edmundson is leaving the club. But a big question mark is hanging over the former Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School teacher's future at Old Trafford. The committee's decision
MEMBERS of Darwen's Lodgeside Trust clubbed together to help raise money for the New York firefighters fund. On Tuesday members of the community trust, based in Water Street, handed over a £50 cheque to Darwen fire station sub-officer Phil Whitaker. On
A WORKING hill farm which opens its doors to the public has won a Green Apple Award for environmental best practice. Joy McCarthy's Cronkshaw Fold Farm, in Alden Road, Helmshore, has been closed to the public for most of this year as a result of the foot
MARK PATTERSON may abandon any thoughts of retiring from playing after signing up as player-coach at Conference side Scarborough. The former Rovers, Bolton and Bury star had thought of packing it in at the end of this season after a year controlling the
A MISSING Blackburn man may have travelled to Blackpool according to Police. Concern is growing for the safety of 49-year-old Leslie Howson, of Pilmuir Road, Blackburn, who was last seen on Wednesday November 14. A Lancashire Police spokeswoman said Mr
DOCTORS in Radcliffe are struggling to cope with the medical demands of more than 100 asylum-seekers who have moved into the town. The families are fleeing from threats and persecution in trouble spots such as Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Sierra
