IT was a gruelling day for Eddie Howe’s Clarets as they returned for pre-season training today. Burnley were back in full swing at their training base at Gawthorpe under the watchful eye of manager Howe. His entire squad were on the training ground
A TEENAGER who staged a violent escape from the dock at Blackburn magistrates has returned to the court — in handcuffs. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in court charged with escaping from lawful custody and assaulting
THE former leader of Hyndburn Council Peter Britcliffe was asked to leave the first full council meeting of the civic year. The Conservative group leader, who lost the council leadership during the elections in May, was told to leave by Mayor Coun Colette
A TEENAGER was firing an air pistol while under the influence of cannabis, a court heard. Levi Jordan Dolman, 19, had been arrested with two friends, after a worried passer-by contacted police, claiming pigeons were being shot at on the canal bank, near
A NELSON store has closed its doors after 60 years serving the town. Heaton’s Furniture Store, in Scotland Road, was renowned for providing bespoke items. Founder Jim Heaton retired in 2006, handing over the reins to grandson Jamie Barritt and manager
THE Incredible Edible project in Todmorden is celebrating after winning a public vote for Lottery cash. The group won £44,000 following a competition on the ITV regional news to find a project that should benefit from the Big Lottery Fund. The money
A BURNLEY superschool has received a boost after earning a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors. Sir John Thursby Community College, in Eastern Avenue, was rated “good with many outstanding features”after a recent visit. The school moved into its new
Barnoldswick Town have signed Lance Ogunyode, Connor Smith and Shaun Airey as they continue to build their squad for the new North West Counties League season. “We have one or two loose ends to tie up with the existing squad then we are good to go
Ramsbottom United have made their first signing of the new season after former Atherton LR manager Glenn Moses joined the backroom staff.
REFORMED Nelson will kick-off their North West Counties League First Division campaign with a home game against Irlam. League bosses have announced fixtures for the first week of the season and the Admirals, who have been accepted back into the league
BARNOLDSWICK look to extend their lead at the top of the Ribblesdale League tomorrow as they cross into North Yorkshire for their clash with rock-bottom Settle. Professional Jaffar Nazir is in a rich vein of form and knocked over Cherry Tree last week
DIANA Vickers has left her big-name record label to pursue her indie rock roots. The 19-year-old from Huncoat was signed to Sony/RCA after making the semi-finals of The X Factor three years ago. She achieved chart-topping success with
A HOGHTON dad has welcomed a review highlighting ‘stunning inequities’ in end of life care. The independent report called for funding changes to enable more people to die at home rather than at hospital. Tony Bonser’s son Neil died from
MORE travellers’ sites are needed in neighbouring areas to avoid Hyndburn being ‘besieged’ by illegal camps, according to councillors. The full council meeting last night saw opposition leader Coun Peter Britcliffe ask for ‘cross party support
JIMMY Ryan has admitted that it was with a heavy heart that he decided to quit Accrington Stanley – but he knew he had reached the point when he had to leave. Ryan starred in Stanley’s rise to make the League Two play-offs and had been a
On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, as part of a far-reaching conspiracy. Director Robert Redford chronicles the aftermath of the killing in this historical courtroom drama, told
Running time: 98 min. Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston, Cedric The Entertainer, Taraji P Henson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wilmer Valderrama, Pam Grier. Director: Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts are two of the most successful
154 mins. Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Frances McDormand, John Turturro, John Malkovich, Patrick Dempsey, and the voices of Peter Cullen, Hugo Weaving. Director: Michael Bay. Megan Fox may have departed
LET’S be honest, it’s not been as good since John Peel died. That homely, laid-back fireside mood he helped create as the rain lashed down on Worthy Farm and you watched from the comfort of your own home will never be recaptured, though Jo Whiley does
AN UNDER-threat community building could have a brighter future after licensing chiefs paved the way for it to stage more events. The 102-year-old Barlow Institute in Bolton Road, Edgworth, has been granted an alcohol and live music licence
There have been very few games that will literally make you jump out of your seat when playing them, or think twice about putting the disc into your PS3 on a dark lonely night in the living room. F.3.A.R. continues that F.E.A.R. brand legacy, unleashing
When The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass was released for the Nintendo DS, it's incredible use of the handheld's features and the involving storyline made it a more than worthy addition to one of gaming's best ever franchises. But the finest Zelda
A CAMPAIGN to save a waste recycling centre is gathering pace. Great Harwood County Councillor Ciaran Wells said a ‘healthy number of residents’ had already sent in letters urging Lancashire County Council to save Great Harwood Household Waste Recycling
When an action RPG manages to seamlessly blend fast-paced gameplay with the kind of deep, robust RPG system that will satisfy more tactical gamers, there are few better gaming experiences to be had on a console. Dungeon Siege III does just
IS there anywhere left for the Resident Evil series to turn? Well, it seems like Chris Redfield and co. have found a new lease of life in this gory survival horror romp, where you have a choice of eight classic characters, including Hunk and Krauser
The story of Alice In Wonderland has always been a strange one, littered with sinister undertones and adult themes. Madness Returns brings the fantasy brutality to the boil, as we follow Alice's struggle to recover from the emotional trauma of losing
Much less a game and much more an experience, Child of Eden is one of the few standout titles for the Xbox Kinect. One of the problems with Kinect is that developers have yet to get to grips with it, leaving the gaming shelves bereft of the
Lancashire Telegraph review by Jemma Humphreys from July 1 2011 IF, like me, you’re new to piegata then let your first time be with Aharoni’s. For those who don’t know, piegata is an Italian-style bread pocket, flavoured with olive oil
Crunchy Plus Chicken and pizza bar Railway Road, Darwen Lancashire Telegraph review by Simone Yates from June 23 2011 I WAS looking for something quick and easy to grab to eat and stumbled upon Crunchy Plus. The smell of fried
THERE was a double ‘Mac attack’ on Burnley’s first day of pre-season training as young professional Alex MacDonald also signed a new deal. The 21-year-old forward, who like Chris McCann progressed through the Turf Moor youth ranks, penned
PUPILS from East Lancashire schools turned out in style for their prom nights. Teenagers from St Christopher's C of E High School and St Agustine's High School dressed in tuxedos and ball gowns for a night of fun. The Americanisation, the
A MAN who attacked a 13-year-old girl on playing fields in Rishton is being hunted by police. The girl was walking on what is known locally as the White Path near the playing fields of Norden High School. The victim, who is a Norden pupil, was approached
LANCASHIRE Ladies are on course to wrestle back their national county title after being crowned northern champions at St Annes Old Links. The Red Rose booked their place at the 2011 English County Finals, to be held at Thorndon Park, Essex, in September
A NEW canon is to be appointed by Blackburn Cathedral with a special role involving the community and interfaith relations. The Dean of Blackburn, the Very Rev Christopher Armstrong, said: “This is a very important and ground breaking position
* Chile winger Alexis Sanchez is not certain to leave Udinese for Barcelona, the Italian club have said. MANCHESTER CITY and CHELSEA are also thought to be monitoring the 22-year-old. * ARSENAL are poised to pip rivals TOTTENHAM to land 24-
IT is not that I don’t like people who jump a queue…. I feel sorry for them. For they have lost the one thing that makes us what we are… simple manners. This week I have been ‘done over’ several times by people who do not want to
AN anti-social behaviour postbox has been set up in a shop so people can report problems anonymously. Neighbourhood police in the Livesey Branch Road area of Blackburn have set up the system in Nilu’s Mini Market and will collect the confidential cards
GREAT detective skills were not needed to track down a trailer stolen from a Longridge field. Blackburn magistrates heard the thief advertised the trailer for sale on eBay and when the lawful owner and the police turned up at his home the trailer was
FOUR teams go in search of glory tonight as the Lancashire League’s Twenty20 tournament reaches the semi-final stage. And for three of the four it is a first semi-final of the weekend as Nelson, Ramsbottom and Todmorden aim for double glory
Clearly the focus of the disorder was around criminality. There were some disagreements and we ended up with what was billed as race riots, when at the start that didn’t have anything to do with it. It was a testing time when you have
EVERY week throughout the summer, the Lancashire Telegraph will be posing a topical question to Blackburn Rovers supporters over the comings and goings at Ewood Park. This week's question is: Does Nikola Kalinic still have a future
I listened with horror to how Milly Dowler’s family was treated in court. I had an albeit lesser experience of being a witness some years ago after I intervened on behalf of a neighbour being attacked by her ex. He pushed his fist in my face and
Work on Darwen Tower dome is set to start in October (LT, June 30). The red tape involved in this project just highlights the inane, senseless time-wasting that is required in today’s modern society. I would wager that if this incident
RE P Astonie (Opinion, June 29) calling for the restoration of the death penalty, how many innocent people would have been murdered by the state for a crime they did not commit? Whether the person is in prison for life or receives the death penalty
FEAR of prosecution, fines, jail and being banned from driving are vital weapons in the battle to minimise death and injury on our roads. Prison aside, the prospect of not being able to get behind the wheel has to be the strongest deterrent of all.
AN HEROIC driver has told how he pulled three Darwen men from a burning car moments before it exploded following an horrific crash. Kevin Willis pulled 32-year-old Jason Kenealy from the blazing Vauxhall Corsa, though tragically he was unable
A BREAST cancer survivor who has lost several family members to the disease has credited a mobile screening unit with helping to save her life. The unit was based at Chorley Hospital when Sue Francis was screened and she is now encouraging
A MAN who went on the run to Spain for eight years after admitting possessing indecent images of children has been jailed. Blackburn magistrates heard that Anthony Paul Johnson pleaded guilty in 2003 to seven charges of possessing indecent
A DAD-TO-BE who went into business selling cannabis has been jailed after repeatedly supplying undercover police. Ryan Stanworth, 22, then an addict and jobless, started dealing seven days after being given a community order. When arrested, he
CHRIS McCann has revealed it was always his intention to stay at Burnley, after signing a new two-year deal with the Clarets. With his last contract due to expire, the 23-year-old became the target of a number of rival clubs in both the Premier League
A MULTI-MILLION pound plan to build a new swimming pool in Haslingden is hanging in the balance. Rossendale Council leader Alyson Barnes has highlighted concerns about the cost of the £5.6million transformation of the leisure facilities at
A DEPUTY headteacher has been found guilty of intimidating a staff member and allowing a personal relationship with another colleague to disrupt the running of the school. Stephen Peers was found guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct” by the
BURNLEY'S ‘number one burglar’ has been jailed for six years – his second prison term in just over three months. Crack cocaine addict Daniel Devlin, 38, dubbed the King of Spades by police, has left a trail of misery, theft and damage in his
There's a blooming fantastic offer only in your Lancashire Telegraph newspaper today. Pick up a free, flowering Geranium (normal price £3.99) with this coupon when you spend £10 at Beechwood Garden Centre, Roman Road, Blackburn BB1 2LB. Open 9am
A TRAVELLING showman will celebrate his 50th consecutive year at Burnley Wakes Fun Fair when it rolls into town next week. Fifty-year-old ride-owner Billy Hill, whose grandad and dad were both showmen, has attended every fair since he was born
KATHY Reade has left her post as chairman of NHS East Lancashire – to pursue a career as a guitar-playing singer-songwriter. The outgoing health chief was presented with a framed letter of thanks and flowers from The Prince of Wales during
BLACKBURN’S new market has boosted the number of people in the town’s shopping centre, according to figures. Bosses said big-name retail stores in the Mall were reaping the benefits of the market hall, which opened on June 1 and attracts about 13,000
OLDHAM are yet to agree a fee for Accrington Stanley keeper Alex Cisak. With funds limited, the Latics are wary of taking their chances on a tribunal. Stanley boss John Coleman is desperate to keep the out-of-contract 22-year-old, who
STEVE Kean has taken the first step towards securing Junior Hoilett’s long term Blackburn Rovers future after taking a flying visit to start contract talks in Canada. Kean met with Hoilett and his agent, who is also his dad, in Toronto on
A BLACKBURN teenager is jumping for joy after being selected to join a prestigious dance school. Paige Szatkowski, from Mill Hill, is set to attend the Lowry Dance School, Salford, next term after beating hundreds of hopefuls at a series of
ACCRINGTON Stanley's home pre-season friendly against Blackburn Rovers has been switched to Morecambe's Globe Arena. Stanley had been due to host Rovers at the Crown Ground on Saturday, July 16 at noon but the Reds' new pitch will not be ready
THE Blackburn Rovers future of Benjani and Nikola Kalinic will become clearer in the next few days as the squad report back for the start of pre-season training. Benjani is expecting to sign a new one-year deal, while Kalinic will be looking
A MOTORIST clocked up 30 driving licence points but still avoided a ban. The driver is one of 165 from East Lancashire who have collected 12 or more points on their licence, but escaped being disqualified. Twelve points usually means
The biggest Beat-Herder Festival in the event’s history, running from July 1-3, is getting underway. Put together by a group of six friends from Yorkshire, the summer festival — held on farmland in Sawley — has grown in status since it began
