IN the light of the government drive to keep Britons healthy swimming for all children is very important. Instead of spending all that money on hiring pools and paying for coaches, every school should have its own swimming pool. There must be funding
I READ with interest your article about Jack Straw and his "25 year love affair with Blackburn" and couldn't help wondering which part of this borough that he loves so much he intends to live in when he retires from politics? Feniscowles? Lammack? Sunnybower
REGARDING Fred Shawcross's column (LET, May 15). I read it online in Saigon, Vietnam, where I am assisting in the design of a drilling campaign for offshore Vietnam 2005. I have known Fred for a long time since we used to travel down to London on the
HAVING once again spent a couple of nights in Blackburn Royal Infirmary, having a minor operation, I would like to state that, from the big man himself to the young lass cleaning the toilets, the standards were absolutely top class. However, it is the
WITH regards to current anti-war feelings, and the investigation into the Mirror claims of abuse of prisoners in the care of the Queens Lancashire Regiment, I would like to put forward my views. It is easy for armchair critics to air their views when
LEIGH Centurions have boosted their squad with the capture of ex-Wigan and Warrington utility back, Rob Smyth. Smyth, 27, has spent much of his career in Super League but for the past few months has been playing in National League Two with Chorley. Coach
POLICE in Burnley are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault near Mount Road. The appeal follows a report from a 15-year-old girl that she was grabbed from behind by a male while walking on a footpath at around 6.55pm on Monday. The youngster alleges
A MAN injured in a Cliviger car smash is to be interviewed by police over alleged driving offences. Police said that Stephen Brookes, 43, of Red Shell Lane, Oswaldtwistle, was driving a Renault Kangoo van, which collided with a Daihatsu Fourtrack driven
RESIDENTS in Hapton claim they are having sleepless nights due to lorries driving through the village. And now they have called for an overnight ban on HGVs using Manchester Road. Their plea has been backed by county councillor for Padiham and Hapton,
A BURNLEY solicitor charged as part of police probe into alleged money laundering today said he was "sickened" by the charge and vowed to prove his innocence. John Greenwood, 47, a partner at GHT, in Nicholas Street, was charged with conspiracy to money
A NEW town centre development to provide health and leisure facilities on the same site would be the first of its kind in the country. Health and council bosses want to use the site of St Peter's car park to build a state-of-the-art primary care facility
A HEALTH trust employee was arrested at his office yesterday on suspicion of accessing child pornography on the internet. The 48-year-old man's work computer was seized at the Nelson office of the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Primary Care Trust in Kenyon
YOUNG readers shared their passion for literature with the whole world when a discussion on their favourite books was broadcast live via webcam. A group of 12 teenagers voted for the much coveted Lancashire County Library Service Children's Book of the
FIREFIGHTERS had to smash their way through a stone wall to gain access to a fire which broke out in the basement of a factory. Crews were called to Metalcraft Ltd in Wellington Street, Accrington, where the fire, which burned for almost eight hours,
CHILDREN across East Lancashire are getting extra help to learn how to safely cross the road. And Lancashire County Council want more parents and volunteers across the county to come forward and join the Right Start child pedestrian training. Community
A PLAYSCHEME for disabled youngsters has been thrown a lifeline after being cancelled amid a council cash crisis. The Hyndburn Council scheme, at White Ash School, Oswaldtwistle, is designed to give disabled children something to do during the long summer
THURSDAY, MAY 27 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook
FRIDAY, MAY 28 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy
A PROMINENT businessman found dead in his garden shed drank himself to death, an inquest has heard. But a coroner recorded an open verdict on John Lazenby despite him leaving a note for his two sons apologising for "making a mess" and encouraging them
LOCAL hero Richard Chaplow is happy to commit his future to Burnley. Chaplow admits his ambition is to one day pit his wits against the cream of the Premiership. But the Accrington-born midfielder, 19, insists he is happy to bide his time and continue
Currie hits crucial runs for Lancashire LANCASHIRE overcame the challenge of Leeds and Bradford Universities to gain a 71-run victory thanks to an efficient bowling display. After two days of being severely tested, Red Rose team finally showed their superiority
THERE is some bad news for the Lancashire League's batsmen - they have yet to see the best of Gyanendra Pandey. The Indian international is back for his second successive season with Todmorden and is determined to better his performances of last season
ENFIELD'S Mas Ahmed believes his side are getting stronger as the season goes on. The Dill Hall Lane side have yet to win a league game, largely due to having only a young side to choose from on Saturdays until the end of the football season. But Ahmed
EIGHT teams were battling for a place in the dominoes semi finals, and the easiest ride went to Old Tower who got a walkover. Bird went to Turf, lost the first leg, then took three in a row to book their place. Duke William just won the first 91-90 against
BLACKBURN Rovers have agreed to freeze season ticket prices as part of a bold plan to entice more fans to Ewood Park next season. Rovers' chief executive John Williams has revealed that season tickets will be frozen at 2003/04 prices when the offers are
AN under-18s disco aimed at tackling juvenile nuisance had a successful launch. The Awakening disco at Privilege Nightclub, Darwen, provides youngsters in the town with something to do. The next is on June 3. Club owner Reg Gorton said: "The first night
4PEOPLE living and working in the Kay Street area of Darwen have demanded action to clean up piles of rubbish including plastic syringes. Discarded boxes, clothes and litter form a trail down the back street behind Stop and Drop dry cleaners and continue
A child-sex predator who raped two young girls and made them pregnant was today beginning a 12-year jail term. And the mother of one of Paul Hill's victims today said she hoped he rotted in hell for what he had done to the girls, aged 12 and 13 when the
A BACUP man died after suffering multiple organ failure when he developed an infection after a liver biopsy. Granville Shaw, 63, of Stanley Mount, had been receiving treatment for cirrhosis of the liver since 1998 when he had given up his habit of drinking
AN internationally-renowned Rossendale company with a £12million turnover could move out of the Valley if plans to find a bigger home are blocked. Geo-technical engineering specialist, Pennine Group, wants to site its new corporate HQ at Futures Park,
A MAN who swindled around £49,000 in benefits over a several years has been sent to jail for six months. Peter Proctor was told by a judge he had no hesitation in concluding that a prison sentence had to follow. The 50-year-old of Church Lane, Charnock
A PROBE has been launched after lamb carcasses were illegally dumped in a back alley. They were found in black bin bags between Beardsworth Street and Warrington Street, in Little Harwood, Blackburn, early yesterday. Blackburn with Darwen Council street
AN MP has begun moves in Parliament to secure tough new sentences for disqualified drivers who kill, following the death of a Blackburn girl. Amy Houston, 12, was knocked down in Newfield Drive by a car driven by asylum-seeker Aso Mohammed Ibrahim who
RAIL bosses have been urged to resolve the 'shambles' at Blackburn Station which has left passengers standing in the rain. Planning and regeneration staff at Blackburn with Darwen Council want to know why platform four of the station is still being used
CHORLEY Lynx will be looking to return to winning ways tomorrow when they entertain Workington Town at Victory Park (3pm). Coach Mark Lee's plans have been dealt a major blow this week with the departure of captain Rob Smyth to National League Division
THE nightmare the Houston family have had to endure since their daughter Amy was run over and killed is unimaginable. First there was the horror of the accident itself in which Amy, 12, was hit by a car which did not stop after she ran out from between
How will God cope with road hogs along his silver-lining corridors? I'M doing a sedate 70 on the M65 when I'm overtaken and robbed in broad daylight. It's the 10th time in two minutes since joining the motorway. An irreverent road rage seethes. I should
A WOMAN from Leigh accused of child cruelty and assault has walked free from court after a judge heard that the children had lied. Tina McDonald, aged 27, of Stout Street, had been due to face trial next month, but Liverpool Crown Court was told the 10
A BURNLEY solicitor charged as part of police probe into alleged money laundering today said he was "sickened" by the charge and vowed to prove his innocence. John Greenwood, 47, a partner at GHT, in Nicholas Street, was charged with conspiracy to money
A child-sex predator who raped two young girls and made them pregnant was today beginning a 12-year jail term. And the mother of one of Paul Hill's victims today said she hoped he rotted in hell for what he had done to the girls, aged 12 and 13 when the
FREEZE Rovers' season tickets Rovers unveil season ticket plan HOLDING JOB: Rovers chief executive John Williams has frozen season ticket prices Exclusive WHY PEDERSEN CAN BE A HIT Fellow Norwegian Henning Berg reveals all you need to know about the Rovers
A RECREATION group hoping to transform an area of open space has applied to Rossendale Council for planning permission. Rossendale Council corporate policy sub-committee agreed last month to the lease land at Hareholme Lane, Cloughfold, to Cloughfold
TWO members of an ambulance crew were taken to hospital after an alleged assault on a slip-road of the M65 while attending an emergency call. A male technician and a female paramedic were taken to Burnley General Hospital with cuts and bruises following
A PAIR of young business partners are hoping to re-launch the image of a Burnley pub with an opening ceremony tonight. Alex Robinson, 24, and Kris Spence, 22, aim to give a new lease of life to the Gannow Wharf Pub, Gannow Lane, after its closure almost
MOURNERS are being asked to wear Burnley FC shirts to the funeral of Shaun Parker to help celebrate one of the club's most dedicated fans. Family today described the 37-year-old avid Clarets fan as 'an inspirational' and 'larger than life' character.
BUILDING work will start next week on a £2million business park in Nelson which will create 100 jobs. And the scheme is already proving successful with two companies in advanced negotiations to sign up for the site. North Valley Forge is building a 60,000
A TEENAGER has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years behind bars for his part in a street disturbance on the night that Sean Whyte was killed. Hasan Mumtaz, 18, of North Street, Colne was found guilty of wounding and violent disorder three weeks ago
PUPILS at Heathland School, Accrington are celebrating their success at the Blackburn Festival of Music, Dance and Speech. The festival, which was held at Blackburn Library, is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech
PLANS for Hyndburn to be given more say in issues normally controlled by the Lancashire County Council have moved a step closer. Hyndburn could become a pilot for a scheme being drawn up by the county council, which would see a new forum set up to discuss
RESIDENTS in Hapton claim they are having sleepless nights due to lorries driving through the village. And now they have called for an overnight ban on HGVs using Manchester Road. Their plea has been backed by county councillor for Padiham and Hapton,
SUNDAY, MAY 23 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrug Pharmacy, 5 Stonybutts; 10.30am-4.30pm: Boots Chemist, 2 Cobden Court; noon-1pm: Livesey Pharmacy, 238 Livesey Branch Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy
MONDAY, MAY 24 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
TUESDAY, MAY 25 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
A MAN wanting to make amends with his wife after a long drinking session was arrested for stealing flowers from a petrol station. Roger Evans, aged 43, of Beechcroft, Sedgley Park, Prestwich, admitted stealing bunches worth £21 from Hilton Park Service
A PENSIONER died a day after a hospital doctor and a consultant failed to diagnose that he had a broken neck, an inquest was told. Today the family of Ralph Henry Cane, 85, said they were not taking legal action against health bosses -- but demanded that
ROTHERHAM have again warned Burnley to steer clear of manager Ronnie Moore. The Millers boss heads a list of three names believed to be in the frame to take charge at Turf Moor. But Rotherham chief executive Phil Henson insisted: "Ronnie is under contract
by DARREN BENTLEY Richard is happy at Turf Moor stay CHAPLOW TO STAY CONTENT: Richard Chaplow loves life at Turf Moor Don't miss the Richard Chaplow story in next week's Telegraph LOCAL hero Richard Chaplow is happy to commit his future to Burnley. Chaplow
RADCLIFFE finally kick-started their Central Lancashire Cricket League season by picking up all five points from the trip to Rayner Lane on Sunday, after defeating perennial strugglers, Ashton. However, 24 hours earlier the Racecoursemen first had to
LOCAL hero Richard Chaplow is happy to commit his future to Burnley. Chaplow admits his ambition is to one day pit his wits against the cream of the Premiership. But the Accrington-born midfielder, 19, insists he is happy to bide his time and continue
PATIENTS at a Rawtenstall health care centre can now access the world wide web, thanks to a Lancashire brewery. The Rossendale Hospice is now the proud owner of a PC and printer following a donation from Blackburn's Daniel Thwaites Charitable Trust. The
A NEW campaign is to find the best way of spending £38million to bring the borough's housing up to Government standards. Rossendale Council will launch its Home Choice campaign next week - a detailed plan looking how the authority's homes should be managed
PROUD owners have been queuing up to enter the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's Perfect Pets competition. Jasmine the Cavalier King Charles spaniel was the first pet to pose for photographer Jo Murphy at Aquamania, Blackburn as the search begins to find
BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw and the town's council leader, Sir Bill Taylor, opened a congestion-busting bridge following its redevelopment. The £2million Eanam Gateway was completed after a 13-month programme to create bus and cycle lanes to ease traffic.
WORKERS at a centre for disabled children rushed to the aid of a distraught mum whose autistic daughter began attacking shoppers. Staff at the privately-owned Blue Tin Roof, in Mill Hill, Blackburn, made an emergency dash after the 10-year-old girl became
TEACHERS told a teenager to stay at home for five weeks after he dislocated his knee - then education bosses sent his mum a warning about truancy. Susan Moody, of Fecitt Brow, Blackburn, was told she faced action over the absence of 15-year-old Liam Jones
FALLING temperatures culminating in the final - with a bit of luck - frost of the spring, have had the usual effect on catches from local commercials. The great nets of last week are unlikely to be repeated but there is no need to despair. Although the
BUSINESSMAN David Jennings has stepped into the row over the future of Lowercroft lodges - with a £25,000, no-strings-attached bid to buy them. His shock offer comes after owner Keith Talbot's public "fish them or fill them" ultimatum to councillors considering
