A BOGUS bride has been jailed for her part in a wedding scam after marrying men to allow them to gain entrance to the UK. Sonal Soyantar, 35, was a fake bride in three separate wedding ceremonies involv-ing Indian men, two of which were registered at
PLANNING permission was granted to convert a shop in Padiham to a delicatessen. But concerns about parking had been raised by Lancashire County Council Highways Authority, which believes the shop, at 24 Church Street, might increase congestion. Coun
BURNLEY haven't prepared for penalties should their Carling Cup tie with Grimsby Town go the distance. But manager Steve Cotterill does not fear that will impede them if the situation arises, with the number of takers he now has at his disposal. Andy
THE Bishop of Burnley has received sinister threats following a row over the closure of an historic church. The Rt Rev John Goddard said that the two telephone threats, prompted by the decision to close the church which houses the Accrington Pals memorial
A MAN has been sentenced to six months detention after a late night attack during which victims were kicked as they lay helpless on the ground. Christian Toole, 20, from Helmshore, admitted assaulting John Bryan and causing actual bodily harm and affray
A BUSINESSMAN who relied on staff to carry out his instructions regarding the disposal of waste found himself in court after rubbish was dumped. Blackburn magistrates had heard that ultimately Tamim Mohammed Shaffi was responsible for the breakdown in
THE FRASER Eagle Stadium has become a graveyard for higher division clubs in the recent past. Bournemouth, Huddersfield Town and, this time last year, Nottingham Forest, have all tasted defeat at Stanley. Next up it's the turn of Championship side Leicester
A BURGLAR who struck when the victim left his door open took his car keys but did not steal the vehicle, a court was told. John McDougall, 42, was spotted helping himself to a jacket from the car, Burnley Crown Court heard. Police found a torch lying
LANCASHIRE batsman Stuart Law has revealed he is considering quitting first-class cricket - claiming it is getting tougher to cope with the demands of county cricket. The veteran Australian's contract with the Red Rose outfit expires at the end of this
Barnacre Road Primary School, Longridge, has received a satisfactory Ofsted report. The school received three top grades in pupils' personal development. The inspector also pointed out areas where the school could improve.
A DRUNK threatened and abused his then partner's mother and brother in series of terror phone calls, a court was told. Ian Smith, 42, rang Collette Rowan, "screaming like a banshee," and saying he would kill her, her husband and her son. He called
A CYCLIST from Burnley is hoping to become a mountain bike world champion. Helen Gaskell, 23, of the Harle Syke area, has been chosen to represent Great Britain at the UCI Mountain Bike and Trial World Championships at Fort William in September. Helen
A YOUNG mother who was repeatedly hit with a baseball bat in a 'racist' attack said she has been left too scared to go out at night. The woman, who lives in Colne, is waiting for an operation to pin the bones in her left arm after she was attacked by
STEVE Cotterill has admitted Eric Djemba-Djemba was priced out of a move to Turf Moor. The former Manchester United and Aston Villa midfielder is in talks with an un-named foreign club, who have exceeded the Clarets' wage budget. "Whatever they're
A MAN deliberately defied the smoking ban by lighting up in his local pub. John Murphy, from Bacup, even notified Rossendale Council officers about his intention to spark up in The Swan Hotel on Saturday, but the authority appears to have turned a blind
A 90-YEAR old pedestrian was left with a broken nose after he was hit by a car. Emergency services and police were called to Greaves Crescent, Bacup, after a 90-year-old man was knocked down. Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with
A RESTAURANT owner praised the quick thinking actions of a man who put out a dish washer fire. Suzanne Winfield, owner of Doodah's Restaurant, in Bank Street, Rawtenstall, said that her sister's 29-year-old fiance stopped the fire, which destroyed a
CCTV cameras in Colne town centre are so old that police cannot identify criminals from them. Sgt John Fryer told members of Pendle Council's Colne and District committee that a number of cameras only recorded grainy, black and white footage at night
A DRINK driver riding a mini-moto tried to escape from a police officer but fell off as he took a corner. Blackburn magistrates heard that Jordan Anthony Upton was later found to be more than double the legal drink driving limit. Upton, 25, of Ulverston
Fiona Houghton from Mrs Kirkhams Lancashire Cheese in Goosnargh with some Lancashire Cheese.
Sue Pilkington with some Black Pudding from The Knight of the Black Pudding company in Stacksteads, Bacup.
SHOPS in Burnley have been forced to close after a power cut left residents without electricity. Shops in Briercliffe Road closed for the afternoon after electricity cables were accidentally damaged. But United Utilities who are responsible for cables
A Blackburn man involved in the theft of high value cars from garages in Lancashire has been jailed for 12 months. Mark Eggar, 31, took the cars on test drives, and had the keys copied so they could later be stolen and ringed by others. Preston Crown
BLACKBURN Bridge Club have won the Lancashire Championship. Club members Tony Woolin, Ken Renno, Dr John Brearley and Ross Shine played into the early hours to win the Kings of Four knockout competition against a team who has been champions for the
A MAN claiming housing and council tax benefits failed to declare he was working for Boots. Graham Whittle, 31, of Wensley Road, Blackburn, pleaded guilty before the town's magistrates to failing to notify a change of circumstances, as required by Social
A CEREMONY to toast the renewal of a couple's wedding vows after 10 years of marriage was marred by the best man launching a "ferocious" attack on another guest. Barrister Christopher Dunn had earlier made a disgusting speech, and unzipped his trousers
A FORMER union official who was involved in high profile industrial disputes is claiming sex discrimination and unfair dismissal against his ex bosses. The industrial tribunal action by Paul Hoggarth from Nelson is against GMB general secretary Paul
Master Chef of Great Britain Brian Mellor welcomes people to the days events.
FIRE crews were called to a blaze at a mill which started while controlled burning was taking place. Firefighters said the blaze was caused when a spark or flame from the controlled burning at Perserverance Mill in Nelson spread from a skip on Saturday
TWO rehabilitation units are to close and patients moved to a community hospital as part of a controversial reorganisation by health bosses. Wards C1 and C3 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, dealing with general rehab and stroke rehab cases, will shut
A major electrical retail chain has been accused of discrimination against smokers after an engineer refused to fix a computer "full of nicotine". Rosemary Dunn bought a £700 Advent PC from Currys in Whitebirk, Blackburn, 18 months ago. She also took
FIVE teenagers have appeared in court charged with wounding after a couple were beaten unconscious in a skate park in the early hours of Saturday. The 21-year-old man and his 20 year-old girlfriend, found in the skate park, in Stubby Lee Park, Rossendale
Front to back John Kigby (Brewing and fermenting worker), Ian Bearpark (Production distribution director), Brian Davies (Brewing and fermenting worker) in the fermenting room.
A 26-YEAR-OLD Darwen man "flipped" when his girlfriend finally admitted to sleeping with his cousin after two weeks of denying her infidelity, a court heard. Hyndburn magistrates heard that Joseph Docherty and his partner, Joanne Brine, had been drinking
A VAN driver has been charged with drink driving after four race-goers were injured in a motorway accident. David Jones, of St Marys Street,Walton-le-Dale, was charged with the offence after an accident on the M6 left four race-goers injured. The
HUNDREDS of East Lancashire students will get their exam results online this month thanks to a pioneering hi-tech system. This year, for the first time, exam board Edexcel will be posting A level and GCSE results online, meaning students will be able
A CARE assistant who attacked three terrified schoolchildren with a pair of molegrips after accusing them of stealing has been jailed for 120 days. Mother-of-two Ann Marie Heaton, 33, had struck the youngsters across the hands with the weapon, Burnley
MORE than 5,500 on-the-spot fines have been handed out by police in East Lancashire in the last year. Lancashire Police handed out 14,793 penalty notices for disorder (PNDs) across the county between June 2006 and July 2007. The figures - which local
TAXIS in Pendle are set to display their firms' names and phone numbers in a bid to cut down on bogus cabs. Most Hackney carriages for hire in the borough are plain red cars, marked only with their council licence plate and the licence number. But at
A FIXED magic lantern room - a forerunner of the cinema and believed to be the only one ever constructed - has been found in Darwen. Town centre heritage manager Lynda Jubb has found evidence that a room containing a fixed wooden box above Franky's Bar
A BOGUS bride has been jailed for her part in an East Lancashire-based fake wedding scam. Sonal Soyantar, 35, of Gregson Field, Bolton, admitted she stood as a fake bride in three separate wedding ceremonies performed at Blackburn Register Office. At
Kirsty Eccles (15, Pleckgate) won the overall Children's class in poultry with her Wyandotte and won the best barn eggs.
Alan Demaine (Barnoldswick) came first in the Large Game class with his Old English Game.
OLD-fashioned notions of apprenticeships could be holding back Lancashire youngsters from developing the skills they need for a successful, high-flying career. That is the concern of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in the North West, which points
BIKERS have spoken of their shock after a motorcyclist was gunned down as he made his way home from a bike show. The murder victim, a man in his 30s, was shot and killed when he was riding his bike on the M40 near Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. It is
LONGRIDGE library is taking part in this summer's reading challenge The Big Wild Read. Children can have fun reading books and finding out about saving the planet and helping endangered species. Children who sign up for the Big Wild Read will get a
A MUM was chased out of the house by her knife-wielding husband as their three children looked on, a court was told. Magistrates heard that the children had earlier pleaded with their father to stop as he held their mother in a headlock. And the court
THREE children from the same family who were born on the same day have grown up "more like triplets than cousins" because of their close bond. Sharing the same birthday has created a 'special' relationship between Molly, Charlie and Megan Longworth,
A man who flouted a community order because he was sick was given a suspended jail term instead. Daniel Delaney, 23, who was suffering from anxiety, had done 100 of the 180 hours of unpaid work order earlier imposed for racially aggravated harassment
A MAN who abused his neighbour after she thought he had started a blaze and rang the fire brigade, was fined £100 by Burnley magistrates. The court heard Anthony White, 42, had an exchange of words with the victim, and threatened he would get her. Police
A company that has used IT digital media in an outstanding way to promote its brand and/or drive its business forward. This could range from an effective business-enhancing website to the setting up of employee or customer-friendly IT systems that
A FORMER butcher is bidding for a place in the record books by cooking the world's biggest breakfast. Andrew Holt will attempt the feat at Bacup Food and Black Pudding Festival, on August 25. He is planning to use a football-sized ostrich egg, huge
Burnley trio Michael Duff, Kyle Lafferty and Steve Jones have been named in the Northern Ireland squad to face Liechtenstein. The Euro 2008 qualifier takes place at Windsor Park on August 22.
A DOG bought by a widow for company after the death of her husband has been stolen from the back of a van. The pedigree toy Yorkshire terrier called Bertie was stolen from Michael Bleasdale's van when it was parked outside JJB Sports store in Audley,
Andrew Peter Akeroyd, 53, of Kingsley Close, Blackburn, was ordered to stand trial at Preston Crown Court when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with concealing, disguising, converting or transferring £427,000 which was the proceeds of
EX-EVERTON defender David Unsworth could make his Burnley debut at Grimsby Town tomorrow night after today signing a one-year deal with the Clarets. The 33-year-old former England international was a free agent after being released by Wigan Athletic
A MOTORIST had to be cut free from her car by firefighters this morning after a crash with another vehicle. The accident happened in Roman Road, Hoddlesden, at around 10.20am when a black Renault Clio and a silver Ford Escort hit each other. Fire crews
A MOTORIST had to be cut free from her car by firefighters this morning after it was involved in a crash with another vehicle. The accident happened in Roman Road, Hoddlesden, at around 10.20am when a black Renault Clio and a silver Ford Escort hit each
A MAN who molested two little girls 11 years ago walked free from Burnley Crown Court. Brian Stott, 27, had not repeated his behaviour since and a judge said she did not need to send him to jail. The defendant, of Parkinson Street, Burnley, had recently
THE family of a man who died after being taken in to police custody have made an appeal for witnesses to his arrest to come forward. Relatives of Nadeem Khan, of St Aidan's Avenue, Blackburn, made the appeal for witnesses in a bid to move forward the
A father battling an inoperable brain tumour is raising cash for the hospice that is treating him. Carl Seery, 26, of Claremont Road, Accrington, even donned a lilac wedding dress in a bid to highlight his work for the East Lancashire Hospice, Blackburn
AN open day to mark the 200th anniversary of a brewery was hailed a success. As well as celebrating its bicentenary birthday Thwaites brewery, Penny Street, Blackburn, was also raising funds for its chosen charity. This year Thwaites adopted the British
The world is full of diets - Hip & Thigh, Atkins diet, Cabbage Soup diet, GI dietthe list is endless. A few chuckles were raised in our office when news came through of a new way to lose weight - by wearing a pair of sandals. Power Diet Sandals can,
CHEMICALS company ICI has agreed to a take over by one of its rivals, which is one of Darwen's biggest employers. The speciality chemicals firm has accepted an offer from Dutch company Akzo Nobel of 670p per share, which values ICI at £8billion. Akzo
ANDY Payne was the hero for Rawtenstall as he helped the Bacup Road side climb to second in the league table. Payne took 3-58 for the home side against East Lancs before going on to hit a superb unbeaten 119 to see Rawtenstall home by nine wickets.
Lancashire secured a crushing victory over hosts Yorkshire in their LV County Championship Roses clash at Headingley. The Red Rose county won by an innings and 126 runs with a day to spare after bowling the home side out for 247 in their second innings
Burnley have been linked with a move to bring Eric Djemba-Djemba back to Turf Moor. The midfielder, who was on loan at Burnley last season, has been released by Aston Villa.
BURNLEY defender Michael Duff admitted he would welcome the signing of former Sheffield United and Everton centre half David Unsworth. The England international was today due to put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the Clarets following his release
It's as you were at the top of the Veka Ribblesdale League senior division after victories for the top three teams. With seven games remaining Baxenden hold a 16 point advantage over nearest challengers Blackburn Northern. Reliable Dave Parkinson
POLICE are appealing for a young woman who was near Abbey Street just after midnight on Thursday to come forward after a woman was robbed. The victim was driving a BMW when she was stopped by a group of men, they robbed her car keys and cash. She ran
BENNI McCarthy will have a medical today to assess if he is fit enough to travel to Finland later this week for Blackburn's UEFA Cup tie. The striker was unconscious for two minutes after collapsing following a clash of heads with Middlesbrough's Chris
My uncle is a garden buff But a tomcat dug up all his stuff. Though an animal lover this fine man Conjured up a crafty plan. A dish of food he set in place With castor oil used as its base. The trap was set, he went to work His face displayed a
FOOD lovers across East Lancashire queued to experience some of the region's finest produce at a festival. Thousands turned up at Stonyhurst College grounds near Clitheroe to taste and buy the finest food and drink at the 90 stalls. Pie, bread, sausage
WHEN ITV screened the sitcom "Benidorm", earlier this year, they were so inundated by complaints after an objectionable remark was made about the illness ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) that they apologised in the TV Times (3 - 9 March). Yet, less than
I CHALLENGE Councillors Peter Britcliffe and Gordon Birtwistle in their view that Telecare Services which support older people and those with disabilities are a "waste of time". As a local authority, Lancashire County Council is rising to the challenge
Clitheroe and District Motor Club celebrated National Motorsport Week with a taster day. The club displayed a number of cars at Automotion, in Highfield Road, Clitheroe, on Saturday to mark the occasion. Some of the enthusiasts who attended are
A BLACKBURN schoolboy will live every young football fan's dream by walking into Wembley next to the England team. Callum Patton has been chosen to be one of the mascots at the England versus Germany match on August 22 at the new Wembley stadium. The
ROQUE Santa Cruz savoured his dream debut for Blackburn Rovers - but revealed that his team-mates won their Premier League opener for injured Benni McCarthy. The Paraguayan international made a dramatic impact on his Rovers bow, coming off the bench
FIVE teenagers have been charged with assault after a couple were beaten unconscious in a skate park in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 21-year-old man and his 20 year-old girlfriend, found in the skate park, in Stubbylee Park, Bacup, were so
A NELSON street which has seen 15 accidents in the past two years should be given traffic calming measures, residents have said. A petition signed by 66 residents in Chapelhouse Road has been handed over to the Lancashire Local committee for Pendle
Ben's Brother singer Jamie Hartman sounds rather like Rod Stewart - but in a good way! He adds a certain class to a song which at times resembles Coldplay, but thankfully Ben's Brother are more restrained and genuinely touching than the Chris Martin's
CLEVER girl is our Robyn. She's chief executive of her own record label which has produced this electro pop/rap collection. A cross between Madonna and Marilyn Monroe her vocal style can prove a little samey but there's a good sense of fun and it's
Another punchy stab of radio-friendly laddish social commentary from the hugely successful indie quintet. The Pigeon Detectives are musically and geographically part of the Leeds music scene, and with songs this slick it's no surprise that they've
Beefy guitar-fuelled electro from a Brighton-based band. Two of the five-piece live band seem to spend a lot of their time working on remixes, including cuts of Sunshine Underground, Boy Kill Boy and Metronomy, so this is a rare original release.
Here is how you can enter this year's Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards. 1. Complete your application online - click here for the online entry form. 2 Download and print out an entry form - click here for the Word document version. 3. Request
Good quality training is the key to success for any business. Employees who know what to do, and the safest and most efficient ways to do it, are the cornerstone of a successful enterprise. This award recognises companies which are committed to
We are looking for the 'big deal' that helped to transform a business. It could include a company purchase or arranging a management buy-out or buy-in. At the same time a listing on the Stock Exchange, relocation, expansion or pulling of the sales deal
To reward a pioneering company which has designed and introduced an innovative product or scheme to become a leader in its particular field. Applications will be accepted from all kinds of businesses whether large hi-tech companies or small independent
Please tick which category you wish to enter. If you wish to enter more than one category, please complete a separate form for each entry. Business of the Year (Sponsored by PM&M Accountants) The premier award in East Lancashire's business
The winner will be a business putting something back into the community. That could mean providing financial support for community projects or lending significant practical assistance to them. It could also mean allowing community organisations,
This award is every business's opportunity to put forward someone who has really made a difference. Their impact might have been an ability to bring new solutions to an old problem and benefit the way a business works. Equally it might be someone
A company that has introduced the manufacture/invention of goods/services that have already or will in the future result in a genuine improvement to the environment or have, by a series of measures, made a real difference to the local or national environment
Selling directly to the public is a special skill and this award is targeted at businesses of all kinds doing just that. Likely candidates might be specialist retailers with products ordered via the internet, by post or on the phone. Or they could
For companies which have used innovative technology to develop new products or processes to stay ahead of the competition. It doesn't matter whether your business is at the leading edge of technology or has cleverly adapted a new approach - it's your
Launching your own business requires a whole range of skills and qualities and this award is designed to recognise and celebrate them. If you are a manufacturer finding suppliers, getting your goods actually made and establishing a market are all major
The premier award in East Lancashire's business year. Open to any business that can demonstrate a successful track record of excellence and achievement. We are looking for firms of any size, working in any commercial or industrial sector. Sponsored
TODAY we launch the 2007 Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards - the biggest event in East Lancashire's industrial and commercial calendar. The cream of the region's businesses and captains of industry will this year battle it out to be named top in 11
Three teams from Rishton entered the Lammack football Tournament yesterday. Two Under eight teams entered and had a great time, even though the weather was poor. The U13s had a good competition. See Report Played 4, Won 1 Drew 3 Lost 0
Travellers set up a camp on Park Road at around 7 O'Clock Sunday Evening. Three trailers, four dogs and lots of young children were seen exploring another new temporary home last night. Some local youngsters came to visit them at around 10pm with some
THE driver of a mini-bus which crashed down a motorway embankment has been hailed a hero by his passengers who say his actions saved their lives'. John Merry, who was driving the 33 seater mini-bus back to Burnley from a works outing at the races, fought
