THE number of people not wearing seatbelts has reached ‘epidemic proportions’, according to a police sergeant. Mick Young told of his and his officers’ experiences as he backed the Lancashire Telegraph’s Love Your Kids? Belt Them In! campaign
A ROSSENDALE theatre where actors have had to pull pints during intervals is appealing for help. Bacup Royal Court theatre has had to think laterally in recent months to fight the recession and falling takings. Though cast members have doubled up
A NOISY neighbour’s stereo has been seized after he made the lives of nearby families a misery with his dance music. Residents in Central Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, told how their children started falling asleep in school due to sleep deprivation
THE word “veteran” doesn’t sit well with Graham Alexander. But he’s had plenty of time to get used to it seeing as, by his calculations, he’s now in his eighth year of being one. “I think it’s 30,” said the 37-year-old, pondering at what age
BLACKBURN Rovers chairman John Williams believes the club’s supporters will ensure their bold season ticket gamble pays dividends. Rovers stunned the footballing world by slashing season ticket prices to the equivalent of £10 per Premier League
A WHITEBIRK carpet store is one of 142 branches from across the country axed by administrators today. The Allied Carpet store in Whitebirk Drive has been closed with the loss of around six jobs. Administrator BDO Stoy Hayward said it
HE has been labelled the £60million man since firing Burnley into the Premier League, but Wade Elliott is taking it all in his silky stride. After all, it’s hard to get carried away with being a promotion hero when your own team-mates start the party
AN ACCIDENT blackspot will be overhauled before a new Burnley superschool opens next year. Highways bosses say there have been 11 road accidents which left people injured at the busy junction of Rossendale Road and Coal Clough Lane in the past
A FATHER-of-two has been left with a costly repair bill after a shopping centre barrier came down on his car. Shahid Malik, 37, said he had set off after putting the token in to lift the barrier when the car in front suddenly stopped.
OWEN Coyle couldn’t think of a better time for Burnley to make their top flight return. It will be 50 years in May since the Clarets were crowned champions of England. Now, as his team prepares to make its Premier League bow, indulging
An 18-year-old man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with an armed robbery at a Chinese takeaway in the town on Sunday. Mark Houlgrave, of The Foyer, Princes Street, is charged with robbing Xing Fu takeaway, Hereford Road, Whitebirk
SPEED cuts on three major routes in Hyndburn have been confirmed. The decision by highways authority Lancashire County Council will see speeds slashed from 60mph to 40mph on part of Burnley Road, Accrington, and from 50mph to 40mph on both Blackburn
From September the use of traffic wardens to patrol car parks and the controversial two-hour short stay parking limit are set to be scrapped. There is no alternative proposed and the council think it will aid traders during the recession.
LARS Jacobsen may be re-starting his Premier League dream as a relative unknown among the Ewood Park faithful – but the Dane himself admits the East Lancashire surroundings won’t come as a complete surprise. The Danish international arrived
A Rossendale Valley of Stone walk is taking place on Sunday, 16th August from the Clough Head Visitor Centre on Grane Road, Haslingden. Starting at 12.30pm the leader is Alan Rogerson. It's a seven mile walk and those participating need the right footwear
I notice that the Rossendale Free Press has suddenly realised that Haslingden is being swamped with Takeaways and Hairdressers. I've been banging on about it for years but nobody else seemed to care. How do all these businesses make a profit... or am
PATIENTS undergoing dialysis at Chorley Hospital are now able to surf the net during their treatment. The renal unit has introduced an internet-connected laptop for patients to use during dialysis. The connection allows them to watch DVDs, surf the
COUNTDOWN fever is gripping Burnley as the Clarets prepare to return to the big time in 24 hours. Pubs and firms are dusting off their Burnley FC flags, as a host of towns look to become seas of claret and blue for their Premier League debut
A GROUP of men arrested in a major anti-terrorist operation were denied bail because of a series of emails which could implicate them in an al Qaida bomb plot, a judge has revealed. The five, including one man arrested in Clitheroe, were among
Manchester City boss Hughes is acutely aware City have suddenly become a big scalp, ahead of the clash with his former club Blackburn Rovers. From his own experience he knows no club is better at giving clubs with impressive reputations a bloody
HEALTH workers are bidding to protect people from swine flu — by testing how clean their hands are. NHS East Lancashire staff will shine an ultra-violet beam on people’s hands which shows up any areas that are dirty. The team will be at health centres
FRIENDS from Oswaldtwistle dressed head to foot in their vilest outfits to raise money for a local cause. Victoria Tierney, Erica Anderton and Anne Roundell embarked on a 10k bad taste walk to raise money for the 'Help Justine Hargreaves' organisation
COMMUNITIES in Lancashire have a chance to secure funding from a £95,000 pot made up of money seized from criminals. Lancashire Constabulary has been given the sum from the £4million national Community Cashback fund to pay for projects which
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Sam Allardyce says he's not tempted to to cash in on Aston Villa’s interest in Stephen Warnock, having turned down a derisory bid of in the region of £4million. Allardyce said: "I don’t know much about Aston Villa’s
TODAY the Lancashire Telegraph launches our annual business awards. The awards are a celebration of East Lancashire’s successful and innovative firms and the talented individuals who work for them. Our area is blessed with a host of top class firms,
In view of a history of terrorism-related arrests in Blackburn, including the high profile armed stopping of a car on Preston Old Road, I think it was perfectly acceptable for me to call 999 when hearing Islamic chanting through a megaphone after midnight
A POLICE community support officer has made a further appearance in court charged with web-cam sex offences and internet porn relating to young girls. Steven Kenneth Evans, 23, of Bolton Road, Abbey Village, who is stationed in Chorley, was
Regarding when people stop working and retire. Labour say they will stop the forced age of 65 and allow them to work on. Some may want to work for longer to get to a decent pension because they don't get a golden one like our PM, and the only work
I am not surprised that 56% of the market traders have decided not to move to the new £5 million site. Many traders from the three day market have indicated they they do not want to commit themselves to a six day week with a large increase in rent on
It is extremely sad to see that our elected representatives in Parliament, many now probably basking, in some foreign clime, during their summer recess, have exhibited little humility since the revelations concerning many of their number misappropriating
I tried to ignore the endless TV bulletins and news snippets but this week I cracked. Deep in a recession with bad news at almost every turn I now have to put up with daily updates on the Peter Andre and Jordan break-up. So, they broke up. Who honestly
A ROSSENDALE baker has bagged first prize in a national cake competition. Melinda Foster, of Rawtenstall, set up her company Fantasy Cupcakes almost a year ago and has already gained national recognition for her efforts. The single mother-of-two entered
A WILDLIFE reserve is to be transformed in an £8.8 million scheme to create a new wetland and woodland visitor attraction. Planning permission has been granted to develop Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Reserve, in Samlesbury
Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne has joined Wolves on a season-long loan deal. The England Under-21 international was at Molineux on Thursday to thrash out personal terms and an agreement has now been reached.
Steven Gerrard remains doubtful for Liverpool’s Premier League game against Tottenham on Sunday because of a groin injury. Manager Rafael Benitez is closely monitoring the midfielder’s progress after he was withdrawn from the England squad because of
Hull City have completed the signings of Stephen Hunt and Kamel Ghilas. Reading confirmed earlier this week they had agreed an undisclosed fee for the transfer of 28-year-old Republic of Ireland winger Hunt, who has signed a four-year deal with the Tigers
HE may just have lost his status as South African football’s darling, be the wrong the side of 30 and constantly linked with a move away from Ewood Park – but as far as Benni McCarthy is concerned ‘there is life in the old dog yet’. The
A MAJOR £250million regeneration of Burnley’s historic Weavers’ Triangle remains a priority, council chiefs say. The flagship scheme was shelved last year after the recession brought major property projects to a shuddering halt. But
THREE sites in the borough have been identified as potential retirement villages for older people. The sites chosen for further investigation are Shorey Bank at Darwen, Hillcrest Road at Feniscliffe and Campbell Street, Roe Lee. Council bosses said
ROSSENDALE were spared relegation last season courtesy of a non-league restructuring. John Hughes’ side face Leigh Genesis at Dark Lane tomorrow, a side relegated from the Unibond Premier last season, and Hughes sees them as the main threat other than
Clitheroe have held on to just three players from last season, but manager Peter Smith is adamant his young team have already gelled together well. “We’ve had a good pre-season,” he said. “We’ve got some good young lads coming through, we’ve only lost
ACCRINGTON Stanley, who are without a win against Lincoln in their previous 10 meetings, hope to complete a loan signing before the game – most likely to be Leeds centre back Tom Lees. Right back Ross Lloyd has agreed to sign after a trial
In conjunction with the club, the Accrington Stanley Supporters’ Fund will hold a public meeting at the Crown Ground sports bar tonight at 7pm. Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting, which has been organised to discuss the progress of the club and
ACCRINGTON Stanley will find out their opponents in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy first round tomorrow morning. The draw will be made on Sky’s Soccer AM programme.
The agent of Napoli’s Brazilian defender Leandro Rinaudo has put West Ham on alert by saying his client would be well suited to the Premier League. Hull manager Phil Brown remains optimistic that the Tigers can complete a deal for Real Madrid striker
BLACKBURN Rovers skipper Ryan Nelsen is a major doubt for tomorrow’s Premier League opener against Manchester City as Sam Allardyce faces the prospect of starting the campaign without five senior players. The New Zealand centre half is struggling
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman has bemoaned his club’s luck after they missed out on Premier League opposition in the draw for the second round of the Carling Cup. Instead Stanley have been handed a trip to QPR, with the tie likely to take place
MARK Hughes is throwing millions at a bid to break into the elite of English football. With a blank chequebook, the Manchester City manager is playing his own version of ‘fantasy football’ at Eastlands. His spending spree has even managed
HERE is how you enter this year’s Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards. Option 1. Click on the link below to download the entry form as a Word document. Option 2. Email us here asking for an application form and we'll email one
THE Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards 2009 are launched today — with firms being urged to mark their achievements by entering East Lancashire’s premier entrepreneurial celebration. With a total of 11 awards, the event enables the area’s best businesses
THE police are advising residents in the Lowerhouse/Low Bank area to make sure their vehicles are secure and be vigilant after vandals caused mayhem slashing car tyres recently. Contact the police if you see anyone acting suspicious.
OWEN Coyle has agreed new two-year deals for young duo Chris McCann and Jay Rodriguez on the eve of Burnley's new Premier League season. Coyle was delighted to secure midfielder McCann, 22, and striker Rodriguez, 20, on extended contracts, particularly
THE wreckage of a crashed car was the main attraction at the first roadshow for the Love Your Kids? Belt Them In! campaign. The Lancashire Telegraph and road safety groups initiative is urging parents to ensure their children are belted in
Passengers on a bus in Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, had to evacuate the vehicle after the engine caught fire yesterday. Firefighters were called and extinguished the fire in less than five minutes. The incident took place at 12.30pm but nobody was
VETERAN skipper Stephen Hipgrave says he will be delighted to get back on to the field after an insect took a bite out of his leg and left him stricken in hospital for a week. Earby ace Hipgrave could return to lead his side’s bowling attack as soon
THE parents of a four-year-old boy left fighting for his life after being knocked down just yards from his home have spoken of their bedside vigil. Little Mubashar Ahmed suffered serious damage to his lungs and liver, fractures to his spinal cord and
A FORMER East Lancashire Catholic priest has stunned his congregation by quitting his Manchester church at Sunday Mass, telling them: “I’ve got a four-year-old son”. Parishioners were devastated after Father Peter McDonough made the announcement at a
The FA Cup extra preliminary round lies ahead this weekend, but one team not competing in the famous competition is Nelson. “We don’t want to enter it,” said Nelson chairman Alan Pickering. “We’re not going to win it, are we? We’re not entering it for
PAUL Mullin has been backed to go on a goal spree after ending his 17-match drought on Tuesday, and Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman thinks the striker could join the club’s coaching staff when he retires. Mullin had not found the net
Chorley boss Steve Waywell took huge encouragement from Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat to a Bolton Wanderers XI, ahead of the new Unibond Division One North season tomorrow. Waywell’s side fell 3-0 behind, but Mark Rogers and Terry Fearns reduced the deficit
THREE points are Brian Jensen’s number one motivation when Burnley begin their Premier League adventure tomorrow, but the goalkeeper admits international recognition would be a nice bonus. The Clarets’ longest serving current player was at
BURNLEY captain Steven Caldwell faces a race against time to be fit for tomorrow’s Premier League opener at Stoke City, but manager Owen Coyle fears it is a battle the defender may lose. The 28-year-old is rated doubtful after suffering a groin
A 65-year-old taxi driver has told how he was bottled then slashed with the broken shards of glass by a group of passengers who refused to pay. Grandfather Victor Shuttleworth’s injuries mean he must take at least three months off work to recuperate.
OWEN Coyle could today make defender Andre Bikey his seventh summer signing. Burnley are reported to have agreed a £2.8million fee with Reading for the powerful Cameroon international and could finalise the move before tomorrow’s opener at
SAM Allardyce has urged Blackburn Rovers’ board to back him one last time after insisting the capture of Michel Salgado would only raise the standards at Ewood Park. The Rovers boss accepts his budget has been all but spent with six summer signings,
