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  • Peter is spy in the Rovers camp

    ROVERS goalkeeper Peter Enckelman has revealed tonight's opponents, MyPa-47, could hold the upper hand after playing four months of the new season in Finland. But the 30-year-old was confident Mark Hughes' side had enough in their armoury to defeat the

  • Watkinson: We're still in the race

    MIKE Watkinson insists the race for the County Championship will be blown wide open if Lancashire win their game in hand on leaders Sussex. The Red Rose side are not back in action until next Tuesday when they entertain Hampshire at Old Trafford aiming

  • Elvis remembered - 30 years on

    THE King may have permanently "left the building" 30 years ago, but his presence is still being felt in East Lancashire. Two men who are keeping his spirit alive are Steve Preston, who has gone on to become acknowledged as Britain's best Elvis tribute

  • Police mystified over missing Burnley couple

    POLICE are mystified about the identity and fate of a Burnley couple who appear to have vanished without trace whilst kayaking off the Jersey coast. There have been no confirmed sightings of Andrew Keeble and Hannah Tye since they were spotted buying

  • Mellor's War Memorial

    I thought readers might like to know a little more about the war memorial featured on the pictures of Mellor. This is basically taken from Neil Summersgill's excellent history of Mellor. Try to get hold of a copy if you can. The memorial was unveiled

  • Assault left bouncer with deformed nose

    A BOUNCER was left with a deformed nose after trouble broke out at a Burnley bar. Phillip Smith was punched and headbutted as he tried to herd a group of people out of Calamity Jane's on March 16. His attacker, Daniel Carroll, 22, was spared an immediate

  • Thrower Hitchon takes gold

    Sophie Hitchon, of Pendle Athletic Club, has won a gold medal in the England Athletics U17 and U15 Championships at Sheffield's Don Valley Stadium. As if it was not enough for the talented hammer thrower to win a National Championship, she set a new

  • Bid to change out-of-hours' services

    HEALTH campaigners are lobbying for the out-of-hours GP service to return to Burnley General Hospital as part of East Lancashire's NHS reshuffle. Patients from across the area, with straighforward late-night health concerns, have been turning up at Burnley

  • High school arson attack - three arrested

    THREE teenage boys including an existing pupil have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a high school more than a year ago. A 17-year-old former pupil and a 15-year-old current pupil were arrested and questioned on Tuesday over the fire

  • 12-hour protest outside hospital

    A COUNCIL leader is to stage a protest over cuts to services at Burnley General Hospital. Councillor Gordon Birtwistle is urging as many supporters of the campaign to stop cuts to the hospital to join him on a 12-hour protest outside the hospital next

  • Tears of a ‘gunman’

    A 'GUNMAN' who threatened a man with what he thought was a pistol broke down and sobbed as a judge allowed him his freedom. Burnley Crown Court heard how Michael Redmond, 22, had pointed the 23 inch fake gun at his ex-girlfriend's mother's boyfriend

  • Criminal damage down by a third

    Criminal damage this summer has dropped by 32 per cent compared to last year, police in Colne said. Officers throughout Pennine division have been campaigning against vandalism, with a series of workshops in primary and secondary schools, as well as

  • Man in court over breakfast storm in a tea cup

    A MAN ended up in a police cell after rowing with his partner because she brought him the wrong kind of breakfast in bed. A court was told that Peter James Donnelly lost his temper because the sausage and egg on toast had red sauce on it instead of brown

  • Joy over library revamp

    A COUNCILLOR has welcomed major improvements to a well-used library saying it was fantastic news money was being ploughed into the service. An area for young people to study, research and relax, will be the highlight of improvements to Haslingden Library

  • Ejected drinkers face jail for pub arson

    TWO men who torched a Haslingden pub in revenge after they were thrown out have been warned they are facing jail. Steven McGinty, 26, of King Street, Bacup, and Matthew Brierley, 22, of Tor End Farm, Haslingden, both admitted arson at the Roebuck, being

  • £250m school’s risk of flooding

    AN expert has outlined proposals to prevent one of East Lancashire's new superschools being flooded. Ruth Goodall, a hydrologist and expert on flood risk, admitted the site of the proposed Unity College, planned as part of the £250 million Building Schools

  • Beauty in the eye of the therapist

    BEAUTY and holistic therapists will be able to learn their trade in Rossendale after the Valley's first private complementary and beauty therapies school opened. The school, named apothecaryCP, offers courses at all different levels for prospective beauty

  • Wife relives wedding 'attack' horror

    A WIFE told a jury she saw her husband's clothes covered in blood after he was "attacked" by the best man at a wedding celebration. Kristina Baird-Dean also claimed barrister Chris-topher Dunn had earlier exposed himself, been brash and given a rude

  • Woman died after being left on hospital trolley for 3 hours

    A WOMAN was left on a hospital trolley for three hours after her bowel was ripped open during a routine scan, an inquest heard. Great-grandmother Marie Barlow, 82, of Cobden Street, Bacup, died in Burnley General Hospital on January 11 after failing

  • Blackburn: Big Brothers

    THE amount of takeaways in Blackburn is often a source of criticism. Yet when you need to grab a quick tea, they are most welcome. Darwen Street is known as the town's takeaway hub. Been there, done that. So I stretched my legs with a walk up to Big

  • Former leisure boss's bright future

    A FORMER leisure centre boss says being made redundant has opened up a whole galaxy of opportunities. Dale Connearn says he is now his own boss and helping people with weight management and health and fitness - a move which kick-started his own weight

  • Winners of Rovers v Arsenal tickets

    The two winners of our competition to win tickets for the Blackburn Rovers versus Arsenal match are as follows. Mr K Takacs, Chorley. Mr D Crook, Blackburn. Comiserations to the hundreds of you who entered. Ticket prices for the game start from

  • Drinks driver crashed into tree

    A 22-year-old man who tried to drive home to Rishton after drinking in Skipton ended up crashing into a tree, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates were told a witness who had been "appalled" by Roger Rawcliffe's driving had called police and followed

  • Rialto Pizza

    About 18 mths ago Rialto's was closed and the last i heard it was to re-open as only a resturant. there i was thinking i was never going to get the kind of pizzas i like delivered to my door again!!! the best i could do was to drive over to tonis in

  • School hols shake-up planned

    SCHOOLS across the county could all have the same six-term year after a review of the system in Blackburn and Darwen. Headteachers' associations have made representations to education bosses, and schools have sent in comments, prompting them to look

  • New look and new jobs at superstore

    SIXTEEN new jobs have been created at Sainsbury's in Darwen on the back of a multi-million-pound refurbishment. An investment of £2million has been pumped into the Hardman Way store which is relaunching tomorrow. The store will comprise a new clothing

  • Handbag was taken from wall

    Andrew Stewart Redfearn, 24, of Sarah Street, Darwen,was ordered to do 100 hours unpaid work by Blackburn magistrates after admitting theft of a handbag and two charges of theft of cash from machines using a card from the bag. He was also given a year's

  • Axed care home up for sale for £1.4m

    A CARE home which shut down and gave elderly residents just six hours to leave has been put up for sale for £1.3million. Brightcrest Ltd, which ran Astley House in Whitehall Road in Darwen, shut the home on May 29 blaming debts of almost £300,000.

  • Free parking to return to Blackburn town centre?

    FREE long-stay places at key locations in Blackburn town centre forms a major part of a new parking strategy. Shoppers who just want to nip into town could also benefit from plans to offer ultra short-stay parking, from 20p for 12 minutes, rising gradually

  • Sparky has got a great spirit at Ewood

    It was great to read Matty Derbyshire's comments in the paper this week regarding team mate Robbie Savage's positive influence around the club behind the scenes. In fact from the outside looking in, I have noticed over the past few weeks that morale

  • £185,000 upgrade for town hall

    A GRADE II listed building is set to undergo a £185,000 transformation, complete with a business and resource centre. Padiham Town Hall, which is nearly 70 years old, will be fully refurbished with all original internal features maintained and expanded

  • Drinker’s racist insults

    A MAN shouted racial abuse and threats at a shop security officer who removed him from the store because he was drunk. Blackburn magistrates heard that David Harrison had wanted to buy more alcohol but had been refused by the manager of Tesco Express

  • Date confirmed for second leg

    Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that the second leg of their UEFA Cup tie with MyPa will take place on Thursday, August 30. The match will kick off 8pm at Ewood Park.

  • Man in court over Ashley death crash

    A MAN has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving over an accident which killed one of his friends and injured three others. Ashley Fielding, 20, of Whalley Banks, Whalley, is accused of being the driver of a red Honda Civic

  • Benni could miss Gunners game

    Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy could miss Sunday's clash with the Gunners due to the head injury he sustained at Middlesbrough last weekend. Manager Mark Hughes has confirmed the South African hitman will definitely not figure in tomorrow night's

  • Who is responsible?

    The overgrown bushes at the Green Lane railway bridge Padiham, Is is not time for someone to take responsible action for them? This footpath is a main through fare for people to go to the main shopping area in Padiham, parents are having to walk in

  • Busy old summer

    Some roads in Gt Harwood have been re surfaced along with the car park near the town hall, some shops and buildings are having a make over. i noticed today, whilst driving through Harwood, that the shop where the Hearald was based is being turned into

  • Friend was having affair with man’s partner

    A DAY out with his best friend came to a heart-breaking end for a 32-year-old man. Blackburn magistrates heard that Carl Robert Waring caught his best friend trying to kiss his partner. In the confrontation that followed the best friend admitted they

  • No Beggin' needed...

    I had my birthday on Friday and I decided it would be appropriate as an Irish person to attend the Irish Folk Night which was held at The Railway pub in the village. Keith and his wife, Anne hosted a brilliant evening and secured one of the area's

  • Success is worth shouting about!

    In the first of a six-part series profiling the 2007 Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards we look at the Business of the Year category. EAST Lancashire comp-anies should not be afraid to shout about their success, according to the boss of one of the

  • I feel privileged to have met two supergrans

    AREN'T grandmas brilliant? There's something about the gentle way they handle problems, the way they're never impatient, and the way they're always trying to feed you treats that makes a visit seem like snuggling under a warm blanket. This week I had

  • Jobs are lost at packaging firm

    More than 25 jobs have been lost at a Waterfoot packaging company. Howarth Packaging, in Hugh Business Park, went into administration on August 1 when Bolton-based Tenon Recovery became responsible for overseeing the company. The company, established

  • Kelly's my hero - champion meets schoolgirl runner

    A FRIENDSHIP with British Olympian Kelly Holmes has inspired a teenager to pursue her dream of a future in athletics. Holly Broughton, 13, began running competitively last year after becoming a fan of Dame Kelly when she won a double Olympic gold for

  • You can call me mum - second time around

    AFTER raising three daughters from a very young age the last thing Annie Doyle thought she'd be doing at the age of 50 was bringing up another child. But when her 21-year-old daughter abandoned her 10-month-old baby she was forced to become a full-time

  • Man, 31, died after stairs fall

    A 31 year old man died after falling down the stairs of his home, an inquest was told. Coroner Derek Baker said that Mr Alan Duckworth, of Whalley New Road, Blackburn, was seen by another occupant of the flats where he lived, crawling up the stairs

  • Honour for Paul

    AN AMBULANCE volunteer has been rewarded for his ten years of service with a St John Ambulance unit. Paul Swift, 20, of Baron Street, Darwen, was selected to be one of 12 county representatives to attend the annual St. John Day Commemoration Service,

  • Cleaner streets litter clampdown

    RESIDENTS are being urged to clean up their streets in a new campaign. New signs on Hyndburn Council's collection vans, sweepers and carts will raise awareness about the drive. And leaflets helping residents dispose of waste properly have been produced

  • Stanley robbed by lady luck

    STANLEY boss John Coleman thought the best team lost as his side bowed out of the Carling Cup to Leicester City last night. A James Wesolowski goal four minutes in was enough to send the Foxes through despite Stanley twice hitting the post and having

  • Local derby tonight

    Bacup Borough host Ramsbottom tonight at West View. Both sides will be looking to improve on their opening day draws.

  • Nelson 0 Silsden 4

    Nelson crashed to a 4-0 loss at home to Silsden in their second match of the new season. Andy King got the ball rolling for the visitors after 22 minutes and Lee Riley doubled their lead just four minutes later. Silsden added to their tally in the 83rd

  • Darwen 5 Ashton United 1

    Darwen recovered from Saturday's thumping to Kirkham & Wesham with a 5-1 romp over Ashton Town last night in North West Counties League Division Two, with new signing Ben Stanford grabbing a hat-rick. Following a nervous start, the home team opened

  • Match report: Grimsby Town 1 Burnley 1

    AET: Clarets won 4-2 on penalties. BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill said he would fully expect his side to win a penalty shoot-out, in any competition, given the number of spot-kick experts they now have at their disposal. Andy Gray, Kyle Lafferty,

  • Man. 73, shot himself

    A MAN who shot himself in the head to avoid an agonising death showed determination until the end, his family said. Geoff Hardisty, 73, of Manchester Road, Barnoldswick, was found dead in his cellar on December 14 last year, an inquest heard yesterday

  • Public talks over leisure centre

    A PUBLIC meeting is being held in Darwen tonight to discuss plans for the town's new leisure centre. Residents and user groups can receive an update on the revised plans for a two-storey town centre site. Blackburn with Darwen Council scrapped an earlier

  • Win an autumn makeover

    DO you know someone who deserves a treat? Nominate a friend, a family member, or even yourself to win the services of a personal stylist at the Mall in Blackburn on Monday morning. We'll be getting the lowdown on the latest autumn looks with our lucky

  • Hubby’s Overall

    Sleepless, I came down stairs To check the time by the kitchen clock I looked through the window And I had a shock The sky was clear And the moon was shining bright Then I saw a shadow It was an eerie sight I opened the back door Pegged on the

  • Matt kick-starts new restaurant

    BLACKBURN Rovers hotshot Matt Derbyshire was joined by 50 invited guests at a VIP evening to launch the Shere Khan Restaurant, Blackburn. The restaurant, at the corner of Barbara Castle Way and Eanam on the site of the old Audi showroom, has been refurbished

  • Darren aims to keep town rosy

    A SHOPKEEPER is launching a crusade to help keep his town looking blooming' lovely. Darren Turner, of Cartridge World, Rawtenstall, is teaming up with environmental action group Civic Pride to launch the We Love Blooming Rossendale' campaign. The campaign

  • Video analyst’s close escape

    A Leicester City official was "lucky to be alive" last night after surviving a horror fall prior to the Carling Cup clash with Accrington Stanley. The Foxes video analyst, Donald Baron, was scaling the gantry half an hour before kick off before slipping

  • Former college principal dies

    FORMER Blackburn College principal Dr Jacob Rose has died, aged 90. Dr Rose, known as Jack, died suddenly of pneumonia at North Manchester General Hospital. World War Two veteran Dr Rose was principal of Blackburn College of Technology from 1964 to

  • What happened to our industry?

    APROPOS the new bridge being built over the railway to link up with Bolton Road, Blackburn. Do we no longer have a steel industry in this country? Not very long ago, we led the world in steel production and in bridge building. Is this something else

  • Please return my lost pen

    UNFORTUNATELY, this letter is written in biro, as I have lost my beautiful silver and black patterened Shaeffer fountain pen. I last used it on July 31 in the cafe of the Blackburn Marks and Spencer. May I ask the finder for its return to the store.

  • State of river is disgrace

    I AM a baliff for Withnell Angling Club. This club recently acquired a stretch of the River Darwen that runs through some beautiful countryside. However, before the river reaches this picturesque spot it has the misfortune of running through Blackburn

  • Council doesn’t care for tradition

    YET again Blackburn with Darwen Council is happy at a multi-national company destroying Blackburn's heritage, as it is letting the Mall destroy the frontage of the old Woolworth building. It shows no matter who runs the council, none of the councillors

  • Heritage being destroyed

    I SEE that Blackburn with Darwen Council has done it yet again. First it was Blackburn's market hall, market clock and Thwaites Arcade. Then it was TJ Hughes art deco building; the Lewis Textile Museum; and now it is the Victorian Infirmary and possibly

  • Some health and safety rules are crazy

    Electronic road signs are being delayed 'because council staff haven't been trained to climb ladders' (LT, August 6). A joke? No, deadly serious stuff. Our councillors are now asking for reports' on how the council can resolve this issue. A spokesperson

  • I'm ready for the Roq and goal year

    WHENEVER a striker joins a new club, all he's bothered about in the first few weeks is getting his name on the scoresheet as quickly as possible. The longer you go without scoring, the harder it becomes to win the respect of not just your team-mates,

  • Clarets starting to turn heads

    WHAT a great start to the season, and that increasing sense of optimism around the town before the big kick-off has been justified. I, for one, am full of optimism. I was confident before Saturday's opener, but another comeback against West Brom -

  • Hughes: Hands off Pedersen

    MARK Hughes last night warned Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to forget any thoughts of launching a bid for Morten Gamst Pedersen. Several stories have appeared in the national press over the last few days, claiming Wenger is lining up an audacious £8

  • Search underway for missing couple

    AN air and sea rescue mission will resume today for a missing couple from Burnley who were last seen buying a kayak in the Channel Islands. The couple, in their mid to late 20s, were staying at a camp site in Rozel Bay, Jersey, when they obtained the

  • Last Man Standing, BBC3

    FACED with the option of being preached to by Jamie, an old James Bond or Holby City, I did the only thing any sensible viewer would do in the circumstances and headed off to the outer regions of last night's viewing. Over on BBC3, Last Man Standing

  • Tributes to doting dad killed in crash

    A NEWSAGENT who died after his vehicle overturned and landed in a ditch became a father for the first time just 10 days ago. Junaid Lorgat, 20, who had also just celebrated his first wedding anniversary on August 5, died when the vehicle he was driving

  • Man injured in motorway crash

    A MAN was injured when the car he was driving smashed into a barrier on the M65 and then careered across all three lanes. The man was the only occupant of the Toyota Corolla and sustained minor injuries in the accident last night. An ambulance was called

  • Season tickets 'will arrive by Sunday'

    Blackburn Rovers fans still waiting to receive their season tickets have been reassured by the club that they will definitely arrive in time for Sunday's game with Arsenal. An upgrade in technology on the cards has been blamed as the reason for the delay

  • Cotterill: Hand it to Mariners

    HUMBLE Burnley manager Steve Cotterill declared his side's Carling Cup first round win "Grimsby's night". The Clarets won 4-2 on penalties after coming back from a goal down in extra time against the League Two outfit. Andy Gray made it two goals in

  • Match report: Accrington Stanley 0 Leicester City 1

    THIS was the classic tale of the one that got away. Throughout the 90 minutes, Stanley were more than deserving of at least one goal after dominating their Championship opponents for large chunks of the game. But, agonisingly, their attacking football

  • Landmarks get the light fantastic treatment

    LANDMARKS are set to be seen in a new light when a company takes part in a stunt to show how areas can be transformed. ACDC Lighting Systems, Barrowford, is to illuminate the new windfarm on Hameldon Hill, Hapton, as well as the railway viaduct in Whalley