A MAN suspected of raiding a shop was pinned to the ground and detained by two passers-by until police arrived. Police praised their bravery after the attem-ptied burglary at the Co-operative store in Little Harwood, Blackburn, this morning. A man
A WARNING has been issued to retailers of ‘herbal highs’ and cannabis growing equipment after the conclusion of a Lancashire-wide drugs probe. Two shopkeepers from East Lancashire, who sold seeds and equipment for the growing of herbal cannabis in Blackburn
A MUM and her two children are lucky to be alive after a faulty gas boiler turned their home into a carbon monoxide death-trap. Tina Broughton, her son Jake, 12, and daughter Holly, 15, had no idea they were being slowly poisoned until the boiler and
The mayor of a Lancashire village who got his “sexual kicks” by sneaking into bedrooms to steal and violate women’s underwear has been jailed for two years after he was caught out by a secret camera. Church-going Ian Stafford, 59, was a
SCI-FI blockbuster Avatar has broke box office records for looking like a billion dollars - but the reason it sounds fantastic is down to experts in Burnley. Oscar-winning director James Cameron, looking to create the ultimate sonic experience
A LORRY stuck under a bridge caused major traffic chaos this afternoon. The lorry with its massive load became jammed in Dunkenhalgh Way, Accrington, close to the roundabout for junction seven of the M65 at around 1pm. Police were forced to close
CLITHEROE'S branch of the Halifax bank has closed. The branch in Castle Street, in Clitheroe closed at the end of January. A spokesman for Halifax, said: “I can confirm that the branches were closed on January 28. We apologise sincerely for
There's a Valentine Special Night at the Rose & Crown on Manchester Road, Haslingden on Sunday 14th February. Lots of kisses and live entertainment
ACCRINGTON Stanley have unveiled £1million redevelopment plans after agreeing to a new 25-year lease of the Crown Ground. Bosses at the club said the project secures their commitment to the stadium after plans to find a new home were dropped
ROSSENDALE United head to Salford City in UniBond Division One (North), kick-off 3pm. The Stags, currently bottom of the league, will hope to take something from the Ammies, who lie only three places above them.
PADIHAM boss Graham Haworth is confident of guiding his side to a dream double over Congleton in the Vodkat Premier Division tomorrow. The Storks boss labelled his side's 1-0 victory over the Cheshire outfit prior to Christmas as one of their best results
Burnley and Blackburn Rovers are set to clash three times in a week. Turf Moor hosts the vital Premier League clash on Sunday, March 28, before the reserves meet for the first time at Blackburn Rovers' home at Leigh Sports Village on Monday, March
Clitheroe have agreed a deal to stage Accrington Stanley’s home reserve team fixtures at Shawbridge until the rest of the season.
TESTS on a woman found dead in the street have so far not been able to confirm her cause of death. Karen Davies, 47, was discovered in Audley Street, Blackburn, in the early hours of Saturday, after collapsing just 50 yards from her home. A post-mortem
JAZZ band Sassoon and Bentley bring their new show to The Grand, Clitheroe. The 12-piece group, made up of some of the region’s finest musicians including saxophonist Iain Dixon from Clitheroe is led by pianist Jeremy Sassoon and vocalist Paul Bentley
Julian Clary is marking 30 years in the spotlight with his first stand-up tour in five years, including gigs in Lancashire. But we discovered a quieter side to the outrageous comedian. WHEN it comes to the art of camp comedy, Julian Clary is peerless
THE runaway success of Calendar Girls has seen four different casts baring all on stage. There is now a growing number of actresses who have either joined more than one cast or who have moved from playing one character to another. Former Hollyoaks star
Running time: 94 mins. Featuring the voices of: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Bill Nighy, Kristen Bell, Sterling Beaumon, Madeline Carroll, Moises Arias, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Samuel L. Jackson, Charlize Theron. Director
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Adjoa Andoh, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng, Matt Stern, Julian Lewis Jones. Director: Clint Eastwood. ON February 11, 1990, when Nelson Mandela walked free from Robben Island after more than a quarter
Running time: 97 mins. Featuring the voices of: Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Terrence Howard, Oprah Winfrey, Keith David, Jenifer Lewis, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jim Cummings. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker. In an extraordinary
I AM writing to a Darwen dog. The poo you left on the Market Street pavement (Darwen) on Saturday wasn’t nice. Many pedestrians unintentionally spread the ‘messages’ (to their horror). Can you please train your owner, or at least stay at home?
AS a resident of Great Harwood for 75 years I ask the leader of Hyndburn Council and the three councillors of the controlling group, what is being done about the town hall? It is a mess outside so what is the inside like? The people of Great Harwood
After reading that Darwen Library Theatre may face cost-cutting measures, I must admit to feeling more than just a little cynical. I wrote over twelve months ago to the LT to encourage the people of Darwen to support their theatre or risk losing the
FOLLOWING the Parliamentary expenses scandal, five East Lancashire MPs have repaid money, it has been revealed. The details, contained in former civil servant Sir Thomas Legg report on members’ claims, show that in total £6,800 was handed back by our
IN the aftermath of the tragedy arising from bail being given to rapist Simon Heaton, MP Greg Pope says ‘we suffer from mad judge disease’ and Justice Minister Jack Straw uses his favourite terminology, ‘It’s unusual.’ Do they not know the
BAE Systems, which employs thousands in East Lancashire, has agreed to pay fines totalling £286 million to settle corruption charges with the Serious Fraud Office and the US Department of Justice. The move, which will see the defence giant
John Terry was today sacked as England captain by Fabio Capello, the Football Association confirmed in a statement. The 29-year-old was informed of the decision by Fabio Capello during a brief meeting at Wembley this afternoon.
Prince Charles has left Burnley after five engagements on his royal visit. Prince Charles photo gallery Running slightly behind schedule, the Prince left the town at 4.20pm after a day checking on the progress of his
Chorley will break new ground this weekend when they visit the Leigh Sports Village Stadium for a first encounter with Leigh Genesis, who as Leigh RMI were their last opponents as a UniBond Premier League club, in April 1999. A 1-0 win for
A DEVOTED fan who sent stylishly decorated letters to a 60s pop icon has been tracked down by the singing sensation. The letters and artwork are to appear in entertainer Dave Berry’s book, so he was keen to trace the woman behind them. They had been
THE competition for the regions tastiest tipple is back with the sixth annual Pendle Beer Festival. Organisers will be getting their sheepdogs out to round up the best pints in the country in this year’s farmyard-themed event. Thousands
LITTLE Madison Allan is gearing up to celebrate a belated birthday and Christmas after finishing a gruelling course of radiotherapy. Madison, five, of Lords Crescent, Lower Darwen, was too ill for a birthday party in September, and was in hospital
It’s been a busy time at Woodnook Vale as Prospects volunteers have been out bird watching and giving a helping hand with bird box making. In summer and winter, local bird experts have been out and about casting their eye over the trees and skies at
WHEN talking about the secret to enjoying a prolonged professional football career, surfing in shark infested waters and snowboarding would not be high up on the typical ‘doctor’s orders’. But it has worked for adrenaline junkie Peter Thorne, who is
AS one of football’s great planners, Burnley boss Brian Laws is not the sort of man to make rash decisions over the future of his players. But time is running out if those due to be out of contract in the summer want to earn new deals at Turf
THE killers of Alan Street have launched appeals against their sentences. Peter Leonard, 52, formerly of Trinity Street, Oswaldtwistle, and Allan Palmer, 44, formerly of Stockbridge Road, Padiham, are currently serving life sentences with a
PEOPLE in Pendle are being urged to report rogue alcohol retailers which operate illegally following the launch of a round the clock service. Alcoline is a telephone and online reporting service for residents with complaints or concerns about licensed
BRIAN Laws believes a change of style is a necessity for Burnley in the remaining months of the season – because the rest of the Premier League have sussed them out. The Clarets claimed 16 points from their first 12 games following promotion
Sam Allardyce has insisted he is not tempted to sign any ‘free agent’ arrivals between now and the end of the season. Free agents are still allowed to move clubs outside of the transfer window, but the Blackburn Rovers manager is confident the Rovers
LABOUR has gained a council seat in Blackburn from the Liberal Democrats in a by-election. Mustafa Desai, the Labour candidate, won 638 votes in the by-election in the Queen’s Park ward, a 53.6per cent share. The seat had been made available
AN East Lancashire MP will face false accounting charges as part of an investigation into parliamentary expenses. Ramsbottom’s MP David Chaytor, who lives in Todmorden, will face court action along with two Labour colleagues and one Conservative
SAM Allardyce has called for the Premier League to ‘listen to the experts’ – after accusing football’s ‘know-all’ hierarchy of harming the game’s future. The frustrated Blackburn Rovers boss has again slammed the country’s transfer system ahead of tomorrow
A Huncoat man has been jailed for taking a car without the owner’s consent. Mark Anthony Hollins, 33, of Yorkshire Street, pleaded guilty at Hyndburn Magistrates’ Court to taking the Vauxhall Corsa on January 25, along with driving while banned, driving
ACCRINGTON market hall’s new enterprise haven is being hailed as a perfect business opportunity for local entrepreneurs. Hyndburn Council leader Coun Peter Britcliffe said: “This is a superb opportunity for someone.”
A ROSSENDALE woman has taken the country’s hairdressing industry by storm after winning a national stylist competition. Jade Lyons, 23, made her mark in the Schwarzkopf Artistic Team competition in London, beating more than 50 of the best upcoming stylists
A MAN exposed himself to a woman walking her dog in Towneley Park picnic site at 1.20pm on Tuesday. He is described as around 5ft 8ins tall, in his mid to late 20s, wearing a dark beanie hat, grey jumper and tracksuit bottoms. Call PC John Fisher
As another inquiry into the Iraq war rambles on, we have yet to find out the real reasons for war. But wasn’t the answer there all along? Last week, the former Prime Minister gave the same answers he did seven years ago. Those called before
POLICE are warning motorists to be vigilant after the tyres of four cars were slashed in Darwen. Three cars in Richmond Terrace were targeted between 10pm on Janaury 28 and 10am on January 29, and one car was targeted in Francis Street between 5pm
A TEENAGER from Oswaldtwistle has admitted offences including fraud, receiving stolen goods, assault and criminal damage. Jamie Reese Quigley, 19, of Hornby Street, pleaded guilty at Hyndburn Magistrates’ Court to a total of 10 separate offences – including
A PLAYER has scooped £53,000 in a huge win at Blackburn’s Gala Bingo. The 66-year-old woman from Blackburn, who has asked to remain anony-mous, was playing a game called High 5 and won the full house prize of £3,000. She was then told that she had
A FIRM axing 420 call centre jobs in Burnley has been blasted for launching a search for five £80,000-a-year bosses. Critics said a recruitment drive by Shop Direct just days after announcing plans to cut 1,500 jobs nationwide, including hundreds
A “RING of steel” is being thrown around Colne as part of operations to keep out cross-border raiders. Officers from Lancashire have teamed up with collea-gues in West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire to deter travelling criminals, as part of Operation
WHITTAKERS of Blackburn showed support for ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ contestant Robbie White by embroidering special caps for his family. The Cleaver Street firm was approached by Robbie’s mum Chris Shepherd to make six caps, spelling out
SAM Allardyce believes Yildiray Basturk could prove Blackburn Rovers’ “ace up their sleeve”. The Blackburn Rovers boss revealed the Turkish midfielder was progressing well as he continues his bid for full fitness after signing from German outfit
ACCRINGTON Stanley assistant boss Jimmy Bell is warning his Reds to ignore the history books – and says the past will have no bearing whatsoever on tomorrow’s League Two match of the day at the Crown Ground. Stanley welcome huge Lancashire
LETHAL crossbows have been seized and destroyed by police following a raid in Blackburn. The rusting metal weapons were amongst a haul including knives, a BB gun, knuckle dusters and cannabis at a house in the Bank Top area. Police were
SHOCK new figures have revealed Burnley as the burglary capital of England and Wales. The statistics from the Home Office’s new Crime Mapping system, show the borough had more burglaries per head of population than any other town or city.
In the Vodkat Premier Division, second-placed Ramsbottom United will aim to maintain their lofty position with a home win over Abbey Hey. Colne make the journey to Bootle, Nelson head to Formby and Bacup Borough travel to Alsager Town.
CLITHEROE chairman Carl Garner has likened new signing Konstantin Televinov to Portuguese ace Cristiano Ronaldo as the Blues look to parade their winger against Radcliffe Borough tomorrow. The Estonian winger had been playing Sunday League football in
DAVID Nugent believes Burnley need four more home wins if they are to survive in the Premier League and secure his own top-flight future. The Clarets host West Ham United tomorrow, kick-off 3pm, in the first of five crucial home games against
