A TEENAGER who lured two vulnerable girls to a squalid house in Accrington so three men could rape them is facing jail. Stephanie Knight, 19, sobbed in the dock today as a jury found her guilty of the sex plot after a three-week trial at Burnley
PUPILS at Pendle View primary school have received an award for their healthy activities from the Chairman of the Lancashire County Council. The school won first prize in the Chairman's Challenge — an annual event organised by the Lancashire Healthy
FORMER pupils of two Pendle primary schools can apply for grants to help them fund university courses. The Reuben Burton Trust is offering small grants to people who went to St Mary’s CE in Newchurch-in-Pendle, or Roughlee Primary. Write to Mrs
ONE of the world’s biggest rock acts, Red Hot Chili Peppers, are coming to Manchester on November 14 and 15. They’ve announced two dates at the MEN Arena as part of their first full UK tour since 2006. Fool’s Gold will be the opening act on all
IF you’re a fan of David Walliams, and the kids love a good story, then head to Salford between August 2 and 14 to see the musical adaptation of the Little Britain star’s children’s book Mr Stink. Twelve-year-old Chloe doesn’t have
East Lancashire charities in need of a cash boost are being asked to come forward. One Voice, a Blackburn-based organisation, is organising its annual ‘Big Iftaar’ event this Ramadhan. Last year's event raised over £18,000 for victims of the Pakistan
A celebration of the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr comes to Blackburn on August 5. The purveyors of cool swing into town with a show featuring some the greatest music of the 20th century. With an abundance of
PRE-match favourites Ramsbottom seconds lived up to their billing as they comprehensively beat Todmorden seconds on Saturday to lift the Lancashire Telegraph Trophy at a sun drenched Centre Vale. A victory on home soil was always likely to be a tall
A ‘RECKLESS’ teenage driver has been jailed for five years today after a horror crash which killed his cousin and best friend. Burnley Crown Court heard how inexperienced driver, Zahid Ali, 18, is believed to have been racing another car shortly before
OBSERVATIONAL comic Ed Byrne brings his Crowd Pleaser show to Preston on October 29. ED Byrne is an anagram of Be Nerdy — and he for one is proud of his nerd status. “The fact that ‘Be Nerdy’ is the letters of my name isn’t proof alone that I’m
THE nation’s favourite Chatty Man is coming to Manchester on September 16 and 17 as part of his Spexy Beast Live tour. Now a household name, Alan Carr’s comedy has gone from strength to strength. Named best new stand-up in 2001, by 2010 he had
AN up-and-coming magician wowed some of the country’s top illusionists to take the Young Magician of the Year title. Ben Proos, 16, from Brockhall Village, Ribble Valley, stole the show at the Magic Circle’s hotly fought contest to take the
Darwen's annual Sunnyhurst Gala takes place on August 7 and organisers are hoping this year will be the best. Friends of Sunnyhurst Wood are putting the final preparations together for the gala, sponsored by Darwen Town Council. The friends group
BURNLEY Bobcats were ‘top dogs’ at the Liverpool Summer Sprint after winning no fewer than 53 medals. The Bobcats scooped the top club award after finishing top of the table – beating 33 other swimming squads to the prize. The event was the perfect
Clitheroe Rugby Club was the venue for the first of a series of sessions held by the Lancashire RFU Development Centre Project. Thirty five players attended the session which was hosted by Chris Briers, who has played representative level at Lancashire
A TOTAL of 160 junior and senior teams took part in the annual Multi Faith Football Tournament. The competition, now in its sixth year, was organised by Inter Madrassah – an organisation specialising in helping to increase the numbers of youngsters
NIAMH Robinson has set her sights on winning a medal at next year’s National Age Championships after admitting nerves got the better of her this time around. The 11-year-old did incredibly well to reach the national swimming finals – the only member
BUDDING athletes got the chance to show off their all-round skills after taking part in an nationwide initiative. England Athletic’s Quadkids is a scheme to give children the chance to experience the core disciplines of jumping, throwing and running
Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Jake Kean has today joined League One side Rochdale on a season-long loan. 6' 4" Kean played 25 times for Hartlepool on loan last season. The 20-year-old who joined Rovers from Derby County in the summer of 2009 spent
DEVELOPERS in Blackburn with Darwen could soon be hit with a new charge. The borough council wants to develop a scheme in which companies pay for building in the area. The money would be used to ease the additional pressure on facilities and services
A rural road in Sabden was blocked today after a prefab house fell off the back of a lorry. Police say the prefab was being transported through the village at around 11.35am when it came loose from its moorings in the Back Lane area.
THE owners of Colne Precinct have gone into administration, it has been revealed. Pendle Council confirmed the Market Street building, which houses Tesco Express, Noble’s Amusements, and Fulton Foods, has gone into administration. A spokesman said
AUDIENCES will be able to sniff out the next production by Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company, which comes to the stage from September 27 to October 1. The society will present The Baker’s Wife at the New Market Street venue in Colne. Hippodrome
Bacup Borough are on the road tonight in a pre-season friendly as they travel to Bradford to play Campion.
POLICE in Burnley have issued a warning about a phone scam which asks residents to pay money, or risk having their landline disconnected. It comes after police were contacted by a concerned resident who had received a phone call from a man
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council employees put their best foot forward to raise funds for East Lancashire Hospice in memory of a friend and colleague. Martin Etherington, who worked in the council’s IT department, died in 2003. Since that time his
A BUSY junction in Burnley has been closed after a crash. Police said a BMW collided with a Vauxhall Vectra at the junction of Eastern Avenue and Briercliffe Road, at around 12.30pm. Paramedics are at the scene, although the drivers’ injuries are thought
A ROSSENDALE teacher has been praised by Prince Charles for her ability to inspire her pupils. Rebecca Roach, literacy co-ordinator at Fearns Community Sport College, was given the honour of meeting the Prince of Wales thanks to her record at the school
AN opticians is seeking a model with specs appeal to open a new store in Blackburn. Staff at Specsavers in Blackburn said farewell to their King William Street home on Saturday by spending the day searching for the town’s sexiest specs wearer to
THE police chopper will tweet when responding to an incident to let people know why they are in the air. Lancashire had previously published details of helicopter call-outs and looks set to follow other forces on to Twitter. The launch of the shared
PRESTON North End winger Keith Treacy has today completed his move to Burnley. The Republic of Ireland international has moved to Burnley on a three-year-deal. Treacy underwent a medical yesterday and has finalised personal terms today
BURNLEY are hoping to sign a striker and complete a deal for Keith Treacy before the opening game of the season on Saturday. Treacy underwent a medical yesterday after Burnley agreed a fee with Preston at the weekend. The deal is expected
A PRIVATE firm has stepped in after hundreds of Rossendale residents had their bin collection service axed. Waste Concern is expanding its services into the Valley to help residents with additional waste disposal. It comes as Rossendale Council
SENIOR detectives in Lancashire are to carry a card to remind them to ask about organ donation whenever they deal with a death. Following discussions between coroners, leading constabulary and Lancashire Teaching Hospital trust officials, new procedures
A SIXTY-year-old man was knocked unconscious by a burglar he awoke to find in his Burnley home. Police said John Cheetham had been asleep on his sofa at home in Todmorden Road when he woke up and saw a man standing over him. In an unprovoked attack
THE parents of a four-month-old baby which died suddenly have appeared in court charged with neglect. Liam Atherton’s mum Anne Patricia Turnbull, 28, and father Matthew Atherton, 21, of Leicester Road, Blackburn, were bailed by Blackburn magistrates
FIGURES published today again show Blackburn Rovers fans enjoy top value for money. The Lancashire Telegraph has reported Rovers' cut-price ticket deals over the last few years. And today's survey by the BBC, adding up the price of a
ROSSENDALE MP Jake Berry has welcomed the Government’s plans to localise business rates. Councils will get to keep their own business rates as ministers look to help local authorities take charge of their own financial circumstances and build stronger
A LACK of training and experience outside the classroom is making it difficult for teachers to educate high school students in entrepreneurialism, new research has revealed. A study by The Aldridge Foundation has found that only two out of three teachers
Having been a Blackburn Rovers season ticket holder for over 15 years I have had concerns about the future of my club since the premature and unwarranted dismissal of big Sam only to be replaced by someone with no managerial experience let alone
May I through your paper thank the two ladies who came to my aid after I collapsed at the Griffin bus stop. They phoned the paramedics and stayed with me until the ambulance arrived. The treatment I received from them and at A&E, Blackburn
In response to the letter praising the work done by the community payback team, I feel there are others who also need recognition. The members of the Green Gym turn out every Thursday morning, whatever the weather to work on projects improving Witton
THE NHS should be run in as businesslike a manner as possible. Resources are scarce and value for public money is important. But profit is not the goal because health is not a commodity to be traded but a service that’s vital to us all. The
A TURKISH father accused of kidnapping his baby son insists he has done nothing wrong. Anisa Khansia, of Little Harwood, claims her estranged husband Mehmet Baki Sakaraglu snatched 22-month-old Amani during an argument last month when she travelled
Keith Andrews is expected to leave Blackburn Rovers on loan this week, with a number of Championship clubs interested in the midfielder. Andrews was brought to Ewood Park by Paul Ince back in 2008 but, having struggled to win sections of the
WORK on a £575,000 facelift of several town centre streets in Blackburn is now well under way. Cash has been secured to improve public spaces in King William Street, New Market Street, Town Hall Street, and at the bottom of Lord Street West. It
A POPULAR Clitheroe restaurant could be transformed into a pub if plans for a change of use are given the go-ahead. Bosses at Piccolino’s Restaurant have submitted an application to planning chiefs at Ribble Valley Borough Council to change
CHORLEY completed their perfect weekend in the Northern Premier League as they beat Carnforth on Sunday to hold on to fourth place in the table. A double winning weekend has left Andy Holdsworth’s men sitting pretty and are 31 points behind leaders
A PUB landlord in Burnley said he believes hard-hit licensees are being treated unfairly by music industry bosses after he was hit with a recording ban and a £1,500 legal bill. An inspection was carried out by officials from Phonographic Performance
I AM trying to get my head round the fact that America is in financial crisis. America! The land of dreams, the Mecca of the capitalist world, with Hollywood, ultimate glamour and top dollar security. This is something I find rather
WHEN was the last time you shared a special kiss with your beloved? A new survey released by the British Heart Foundation reveals almost a fifth of people in Lancashire fail to pucker up with their partner during an entire week.
TRAVELLERS who have pitched up on land in Darwen “must be moved on as soon as possible”, councillors say. Up to 20 caravans, cars and trucks have moved on to a field off Eccleshill Road, prompting residents of nearby properties to contact local
NELSON’S markets are being relaunched as part of a £20,000 scheme to attract more shoppers. The indoor Admiral’s Market will be renamed Nelson Market and given a new logo featuring an image of a weaving shuttle, similar to the newly-installed sculpture
PRANKSTERS sabotaged a charity triathlon in Padiham by turning round a sign. More than 30 runners headed the wrong way when the signs were turned around on the town’s greenway, along the route of a 7.5km run. As a result the athletes,
TWO dogs were put down after a fight broke out at an RSPCA dog show. Dozens of families who had turned out for the annual open day at the charity’s centre, in Enfield Road, Altham were left “very distressed” when a dog awaiting rehoming lunged
A DRUG dealer is being hunted by police after breaching the terms of his release from prison. Steven Robinson, 27, formerly of York Street, Church, was jailed for four and a half years in September 2008 for possession of a class A drug with intent
A ROSSENDALE mother who devotes her weekends to saving lives has won a prestigious award for her tireless efforts. Dawn Taylor, of Badger Close, Whitewell Bottom, was nominated for the NHS North West Volunteer of the Year award by her bosses
DOCTORS have condemned plans which could see a commercial company take over the running of out-of-hours GP services in East Lancashire. East Lancashire Medical Services, a not-for-profit social enterprise comprising 130 doctors and 24 nurses
SUITED skipper Vinny Hanson reckons Andrew Payne’s blockbusting century as Rawtenstall rocked Ramsbottom on Sunday was “up there with his best” as records tumbled on a memorable day at Bacup Road. Chasing an improbable 307 to win after Rammy
LANCASHIRE League basement boys Rishton hope to be able to announce the name of their new professional this week after agreeing terms with their 2012 target. Jimmy Bibby’s men have been hit hard this season after original professional Cameron Delport
LANCASHIRE U15s are in action today against Durham U15s in what promises to be a close game at Alexandra Meadows. The match, in the ECB U15 County Cup – Group 1A, starts at 11am and spectators are welcome with free admission. Refreshments will be available
Bacup all rounder Henry Butcher will captain the Lancashire League Under 17 side which will take on the North West XL Club at Turf Moor tomorrow at 1pm. Lancashire League U17s Henry Butcher (Bacup, captain), Joe Martin,(wk, Lowerhouse), Jonny Whitehead
THE brightest young talents of the Lancashire League will take to the field on Friday in a representative game against the MCC. The Lancashire League U21s will face the MCC, who will be captained by East Lancashire’s Mark Lomas, in the game at Bacup’
Blackburn Rovers legend Mick Rathbone has experienced the highs and lows of professional football during a career spanning more than 30 years and five different clubs. Having enjoyed stints as a player, physio and caretaker manager on his
Chorley’s Laura Massaro was beaten by old rival Madeline Perry in the final of the Singapore Women’s Squash Masters title. Massaro went down 11-7, 11-8, 5-11,11-9 to the Ulsterwoman.
LANCASHIRE’S batting failed again as they began their crucial County Championship Division One clash at Liverpool on the back foot. The Red Rose, whose Championship form stuttered badly last week when they were hammered by Nottinghamshire at
A TOTAL of 160 junior and senior teams took part in the annual Multi Faith Football Tourn-ament. The competition, now in its sixth year, was organised by Inter Madrassah – an organisation specialising in helping to increase the numbers of youngsters
Mark Felix will be taking part in the seventh World Strongest Man in September. Felix (right), who lives in Great Harwood, warmed up for the ultimate strongman prize by finishing in third place at the recent Moscow Grand Prix. The 44-year-old won the
BUDDING athletes got the chance to show off their all-round skills after taking part in an nationwide initiative. England Athletic’s Quadkids is a scheme to give children the chance to experience the core disciplines of jumping, throwing and running
CLITHEROE Ladies Hockey Club returns to pre-season training next week and is looking for new players and match umpires. The club will begin training sessions at Ribblesdale High School on Wednesdays (7-9pm) from August 10. Training sessions will then
PRE-match favourites Ramsbottom seconds lived up to their billing as they comprehensively beat Todmorden seconds on Saturday to lift the Lancashire Telegraph Trophy at a sun drenched Centre Vale. A victory on home soil was always likely to be a tall
BURNLEY Bobcats were ‘top dogs’ at the Liverpool Summer Sprint after winning no fewer than 53 medals. The Bobcats scooped the top club award after finishing top of the table – beating 33 other swimming squads to the prize. The event was the perfect
NIAMH Robinson has set her sights on winning a medal at next year’s National Age Champion-ships after admitting nerves got the better of her this time around. The 11-year-old did incred-ibly well to reach the national swimming finals – the
