A SCHEME aimed at saving Todmorden from flooding has now been completed. It has been carried out by the Environment Agency, with backing from Calderdale MBC, and has taken over a year to complete. Flood alleviation work has centred on Centre Vale Park
A COUNCIL has bowed to pressure and suspended its controversial policy on testing if headstones are "dangerous". In the meantime, all notices ordering relatives to get headstones repaired have been suspended. An investigation has now been launched but
TWO firms whose negligence led to the death of a nine-year-old girl have been fined a total of £200,000. Lisa Regan, of Belgrave Road, Colne, drowned in a water tank at BSN Medical in the town. The accident happened after a series of gates were left
CHAIRMAN Jack Simmons is hoping the Gods will smile down on Lancashire as they look to win their first County Championship in 73 years. A win against Surrey at the Brit Oval in their final four-day game of the season will see Mark Chilton's men emulate
A TEENAGER who caused trouble outside an off-licence had too much to drink after getting a bank loan, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how jobless Ryan Taylor, 19, was shouting and swearing outside the premises in Clitheroe Road and ended
A mum threatened to kill her landlord and herself when a social worker turned up at her Burnley home, a court heard. The town's magistrates were told how Victoria Porter, 26, had a large knife in one hand and her two-year-old son in the other arm. The
PLANS to create a "high quality" market in Blackburn's redeveloped town centre have been revealed. But stallholders on Blackburn Market have given the idea a mixed response, with the chairman of the traders' association claiming the idea is a fantasy
A KNIFEMAN who tried to hide the weapon from police by posting it though a letter box after a midnight fight has been jailed for 168 days. Burnley Magistrates Court heard how father-of-four Gordon Joseph Walker, 34, had had the knife whilst subject to
A PROPERTY developer sparked a massive police operation after he spotted what he thought was a body lying on the beach of a Greek island while on a family holiday. But after a huge search involving dozens of officers in the UK, Greece and Interpol Andrew
FINES for minor offences are helping to fund a £9.6 million police savings plan. Police bosses are expecting to hand out £800,000 worth of fixed penalty notices in the next year. Tory MP Nigel Evans said the move was an "attack" on middle England.
HEALTH watchdogs have pledged to keep a close eye on the performance of ambulance services in East Lancashire after a controversial hospital shake-up. Campaigners from the North West Ambulance Service's public and patient information (PPI) forum are
AN ACTOR from the hit TV show Shameless was thrown into custody after a late night punch up in an Isle of Man chip shop. Jody Latham, who plays Lip Gallagher in the series, spent a day-and-a-half in the cells after being arrested for provoking behaviour
RUSH hour traffic was brought to a stand still on the M65 motorway tonight after a three car pile-up. Fire crews were called to cut free a driver trapped in one of the vehicles at Lostock Lane, just off junction one of the M65, at Bamber Bridge. The
GYM visitors have been warned that they may be being watched by thieves as they park their cars. A handbag was stolen from the boot of a woman's car while she visited the Natural Progression Gym, North Valley Road, Colne, on Friday. A hole had been
THE FIRST World Music and Folk Roots Festival planned for Darwen has been cancelled. The three-day Roots 666 event was due to run from September 28 to 30 but organisers were forced to scrap the event this week. A number of grant applications for funding
TWO men have been charged with attempting to sell pitch advertising at Blackburn Rovers Ewood Park ground. Glen Lee Paul Reed, 37, of Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, pleaded not guilty before Blackburn magistrates to two charges of committing fraud by
AN MP is calling for an end to a postcode lottery which sees parts of her constituency being amongst the most expensive to insure in the country. Home insurance in the OL13 area - which covers Bacup, Stacksteads, Weir, Britannia and Sharneyford - is
A TEENAGER found collapsed with what were believed to be stab wounds received his injuries accidentally, police have said. The 15-year-old victim, who has not been named, was found near a walkway leading from Albion Street, off Piccadilly Road to Burnham
A LITTLE girl who was knocked down by a motorcycle is on her way to recovery after being moved out of the high dependen-cy unit. Aysha Rasool, of Lune Street, Colne, has been transferred to the children's ward at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
THE scaffolding has been taken down from a new £5million Nelson business centre and Grand Cinema in Market Street. The three-storey building was constructed by Pendle-based Barnfield Construction. It will house Liberata workers, which runs human
THE legacy of a leading children's doctor in Burnley will be safeguarded during East Lancashire's NHS reorganisation, hospital chiefs have pledged. Work has commenced at Burnley General Hospital to create a new paediatric unit as part of the Meeting
A BRAND new in-house theatre will open at The Horse and Bamboo Theatre this weekend as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The touring company, formed in 1978, is launching the Boo theatre space at its Waterfoot headquarters to mark the start
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke is coming to Burnley Mechanics. He spoke to us about being a Goth, speaking French and a love of cheese. THE prospect of interviewing the fiercely intelligent, famously cynical and razor-sharp comedian and satirist Marcus
Nearly 20 years after he first put on his blue suede shoes, Elvis impersonator Steve Preston speaks to us about a career that has lasted nearly as long as that of The King himself. STEVE Preston isn't just another wannabe Elvis impersonator dressed
Irish folk performer Sharon Shannon is coming to East Lancashire with her most talented and inventive touring line-up ever. We spoke to band member Dezi Donnelly. HE has described as the Jimi Hendrix of the fiddle. And Dezi Donnelly is fast becoming
The hearts of teenage girls everywhere are pounding in anticipation for the first tour of everyone's favourite cheeky Scouser, Ray Quinn. The pint-sized performer took time out from his busy rehearsal schedule to talk to us about nearly missing out
A WOULD-BE intruder fled from a house in Copster Green after the burglar alarm went off as they tried to climb through a bedroom window. The offender also tried to gain entry to the detached property through a ground floor window. The incident took place
TWO properties were targeted in police drugs raids following tip-offs from the public yesterday. A 30-year-old male was arrested after a small quantity of class A drugs was recovered from a property in Exchange Street, Accrington. However, nothing was
A MENTAL health nurse accused of the "rough treatment" of a patient has left the country and will not participate in any disciplinary hearing, the panel was told. Reginald Butler, 55, is alleged to have manhandled and sworn at a vulnerable patient
TROUBLEMAKERS have been warned to stay away from tomorrow's clash between Lancashire rivals Burnley and Blackpool. Up to 4,000 Seasiders fans are expected to make the 50-mile trip from the coast for the game but officers are warning troublemakers to
A MICROLIGHT pilot had to make an emergency landing in the Ribble Valley after the propeller fell off as they cruised at 2,500 feet, it has been revealed. The 66-year-old pilot and his passenger walked away unhurt after their tiny aircraft made a safe
FARMERS have been warned to stay safe after a worker was crushed by a silage bale. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating after the 21-year-old was left seriously ill after the bale fell onto him at Shuttleworth House Farm, Padiham, on
To celebrate the Tour of Britain which takes place this week (September 9-15) and will be racing from Liverpool to Kendal today, T-Mobile is giving away two NOKIA N95 handsets worth over £500 each, courtesy of NOKIA - Official Supplier to the T-Mobile
A LORRY driver whose "momentary inattention" caused by a sneeze contributed to the death of an entire family had his driving ban cut. Flt Lt Neville Rees, 43, his wife Karen, 41, and their eleven-year-old son Andrew, died when their car was hit from
RAMSBOTTOM United have suffered a double injury blow ahead of tomorrow's home clash against Winsford. Strike duo Lee Cryer and Anthony Johnson are both out with hamstring strains. Johnson is out for about 10 days, but Cryer could be out for upto six
DARWEN face a mid-table clash against Norton United at the Anchor Ground tomorrow. The Reds are coming off the back of a 1-0 midweek defeat against Chadderton. Meanwhile the visitors will be full of confidence after disposing of Stone Dominoes 2-0.
BACUP manager Brent Peters is back in the dugout tomorrow for the trip to St Helens Town after serving a four-week suspension. And he has promised to weild the axe if his basement boys don't start to improve. He said: "I told the players that this is
After two games unbeaten, Nelson manager Terry Fildes is hoping his side have turned the corner following a dreadful start to the season. And after several new signings, including Paul Jones, Paul Posteraro, Ryan Cross, Jamie Miller and Alex Miller,
PADIHAM go into tomorrow's game against Chadderton full of confidence after their 9-0 thumping of Castleton Gabriels. Vinnie Braine and John Habiak both scored twice with Matt Woods, Paul Fildes, Ross Barnham, Danny Dignan and Steve Pickup also getting
Bet24, proud sponsors of Blackburn Rovers, offer great odds on every Rovers game and have some great seasonal bets for you. You can bet on where you think Rovers will finish in the table this year and they also have odds on who will be Rovers top goalscorer
ROSSENDALE United boss Derek Egan must shuffle his pack for tomorrow's UniBond Division One North clash against Mossley with Kyle Ingham and Tom Clarkson both suspended. But the Stags manager is confident that his side can continue their good run of
A LEADING Lancashire county councillor has hit back at claims that residents of Pendle are being short changed for highways services. The county council was criticised by Pendle Boro-ugh Council's Brierfield and Reedley Committee after it voted to buy
FRESH calls have been made for a borough to be released from a controversial parking scheme after the deputy leader was incorrectly issued with a £60 fine. Hyndburn councillor Brian Roberts was among 11 motorists issued tickets on Tuesday all of which
IF Blackburn Rovers win at fortress Stamford Bridge tomorrow, they will end the longest unbeaten home record in the history of English football. Chelsea have not lost a league game at the Bridge since Arsenal won 2-1 there in February 2004 - an amazing
A MAN who netted £100million when he sold his holiday business is backing plans for a holiday village in Blackburn. John Morphet, who sold South Lakeland Caravans business to a private equity buyer for £100 million, said the development would be an
A VOLKSWAGEN Golf, worth £27,000, was stolen from outside a house in Clitheroe Road, Waddington. The thief climbed through a conservatory window at the house and took the keys to vehicle, along with a wallet and digital camera, from a kitchen worktop
AN internet band formed by a musician from Darwen and 15 strangers from around the world have released their debut album. The 16 members of cyber band Virtual Strangers have managed to create musical harmony on two CDs, despite living in 13 different
AS a Scot, it was a proud night when James McFadden secured an historic, and valuable, win over France in Paris. To find out that Burnley new boy Graham Alexander had played his part in a fantastic victory, that put us top of Group B in the Euro 2008
WHEN they are in place, the proposals for East Lancashire's rapid transit scheme could have a major impact on our travelling plans. The £20 million proposals are the biggest-ever bid in the area to encourage people to use public transport and cut congestion
LITTERBUGS in the Ribble Valley are to get short shrift under tough new measures aimed at protecting the environment. Ribble Valley Borough Council is to use new powers under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act to tackle litter and abandoned
TWO men accused of trading in the taxidermy of endangered species have had their case adjourned while lawyers research new laws involved in the prosecution. Darrell Kevin Cosgrove, 41, and Paul Barrett, 58, appeared at Hyndburn Magistrates' Court, each
AFTER coming to my car at 9.10pm on Wednesday, August 29, I observed a screaming pack of youths in the Towngate centre off Great Harwood. I had read recently that four or more youths assembled together would be dispersed pronto. Well, I can assure readers
A BUS company called Coastlinks Express operates from Blackburn Boulevard. Buses arrive approximately 10.15am most days. Queues start to form from 9.30am. But when a bus comes in, those at the back of the queue turn round and get on the bus first because
I will be fasting for the next 30 days or thereabouts...all depending on when they decide to hold the Eid festival this year. So I wish to dispel a number of fallacies in relation to the month of Ramadan. And this goes out to those fasting and those
MAY I ask if any readers have any information about a family named Wakeley, many of whom moved from Blackburn in the early 1900. I am tracing my family tree and if anyone one would like the information I have gathered I would be willing share it. Perhaps
IT was with interest that I read in the Lancashire Telegraph and national papers that police are to get tough on idiots who use mobile phones while driving. It is about time there was a crackdown on these irresponsible idiots who think they are immune
Dorothy Pickstone who until recently was a tutor on the programme says; "We aim to help people live a more comfortable, easier and fulfilling life." "The key is how you deal with your own health condition. It's marvellous to see what a difference the
STEVE Coogan is the man responsible for one of THE great comic creations of recent years in Alan Partridge. As with any comedian who has produced a work of genius, the problem is then where to go next? In Mr Coogan's case it seemed as though that was
Clarets manager Steve Cotterill is anticipating a good atmosphere for his first Burnley v Blackpool derby. "Not only do we want to be at our best, but I would imagine our support will need to be at its best as well, because otherwise it will be like
Lancashire moved six points clear at the top of the LV County Championship after they polished off Warwickshire by nine wickets at Old Trafford. The Red Rose county completed their fifth win of the Division One campaign when openers Mark Chilton and
ROSSENDALE'S Conservative Party were dealt a blow after they lost three seats in Thursday night's by-election. The valley's ruling party saw its majority cut as it was defeated by two Labour candidates and a Liberal Democrats in the vote. Conversatives
A LIVE band night at Accrington's The Attic next week will be tinged with sadness. For the event on Thursday marks the final promotion at the venue by John Winstanley, the man behind A3H Promotions, who is calling time on giving local bands a showcase
OLD social services buildings in Blackburn could became a target for thieves and arsonists, firefighters fear. Derelict former borough council offices, off Montague Street, were hit early today by suspected thieves. Firefighters were alerted to an electrical
BLACKBURN midfielder David Dunn believes his career is finally back on track thanks to tough task-master Mark Hughes. After spending three years in the football wilderness, Dunn is starting to make headlines again for all the right reasons following
A TEENAGE girl broke both her wrists when she fell from a rope swing over an Oswaldtwistle waterway last night. Crews from Hyndburn and Darwen fire stations were alerted when the youngster plunged 10 feet from the swing, erected in a tree over a culvert
CLITHEROE marksman Joel Byrom is dreaming of steering the Blues into the FA Cup first round proper - but first he aims to gun down rivals Chorley. The East Lancashire neighbours collide at Chorley's Victory Park in tomorrow's eagerly anticpated FA Cup
ALBANIAN ace Besart Berisha must wait until next season before making his Burnley debut after being ruled out for the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury. The 22-year-old summer signing was hoping to be released from hospital today following
CLARKE Carlisle will always have a soft spot for Blackpool - except for tomorrow. Bloomfield Road was where the 27-year-old took his first steps into professional football after progressing through the youth team ranks. But sentiment will be put to
Blackburn Hawks will re-light an old ice hockey rivalry on Sunday when Manchester Phoenix drop in to the Arena. Hawks have not faced neighbours Phoenix since they disbanded over five years ago. However, the Manchester side are back in the big time and
MARK Roberts insists Accrington Stanley will only be heading onwards and upwards by cutting out their silly defensive mistakes. The Reds lifted themselves off the bottom of League Two last week with a thumping 4-1 victory over Grimsby. And there is
SIMON Grayson is gearing himself up for some typical derby day banter. The Blackpool boss fully expects his previous associations with Burnley's fierce rivals, Blackburn Rovers, will put him in the firing line at Turf Moor tomorrow. But it seems Grayson
Gary Peters, boss of Accrington Stanley's opponents Shrewsbury, believes goalkeeper Glyn Garner may catch the eye of Welsh boss John Toshack after a stunning start to his career at the New Meadow. Garner has been in fine form since making a move to the
BURNLEY-born stopper Rachel Brown insists there is nothing to fear as England face champions Germany tomorrow in the Women's World Cup. England took a point in their opening Group A fixture when drawing 1-1 against Japan. But they face a mammoth challenge
BOSSES of a Colne factory where a girl drowned will appear in court today charged with breaching health and safety. Lisa Regan, nine, of Belgrave Road, Colne, fell into a deep water pit at BSN Medical, Glen Mills, Colne, on May 8, 2004. She was pulled
East Lancashire football clubs are teaming up with a £23.4million initiative to help budding businessmen. The money will be released over the next three years by the Government-funded Local Enterprise Growth Initiative under the banner of No Limits.
