A MEMORIAL plaque remembering the brave soldiers from Burnley who perished at The Somme in the First World War is to be erected at the scene of the devastating battle. The men from the "Burnley Pals" Z Company of the 11th Service Battalion of the East
SCHOOL and council chiefs today praised Ramsbottom schoolgirl Ellie Clarke's community spirit after she became so concerned about litter in her neighbourhood that she decided to take matters into her own hands. The nine-year-old sent a letter to the
A WORKER stole almost £4,000 from his bosses. Simon Anthony Rooney, 22, helped himself to the cash over five months, Burnley magistrates had earlier heard. Rooney, of Briercliffe Road, Burnley, admitted eight theft charges between last September and
BLACKBURN Rovers legend Bob Crompton has been named in British football's greatest ever team'. To mark the FIFA World Cup finals, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography has chosen 11 football legends from the last 100 years to form what they believe
THE police chief whose job it is to catch Lancashire's criminal gang bosses retires next week. Detective Superintendent Robert Helm, 49, will call it a day after a 32-year career. He will be replaced by Detective Superintendent Dave Brian as head
MORE and more buyers are looking to buy properties with energy saving features, such as double glazing or loft insulation. The Energy Saving Trust has thus urged homeowners to focus on energy efficient home improvements, such as replacing out-dated
A LACK of consumer awareness about Home Information Packs, being introduced by the Government is doing little to help consumers appreciate the actual benefits of the new initiative, claim estate agent Your Move. The agent believes there is only limited
ANYONE miserable about not having enough cash to buy the latest trainers or designer clothes would have taken heart from last night's Britain's Biggest Spenders. They could well have re-named it "Britain's Biggest Losers" without having to change
PLANS to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, in which the Accrington Pals suffered devastating losses, have been revealed. Hyndburn Council leader Councillor Peter Britcliffe and local historian and author Bill Turner today announced
IT'S not often a news story moves me to tears. But the plight of Accrington war veteran Dennis Cramp who "rescued" his wife from a nursing home stayed with me for days. Eighty-year-old Mr Cramp was determined he was the best person to look after his
THE issue of switching some hospital services to Blackburn to Burnley is only the tip of the iceberg. How many nurses have been brought from overseas and agency nurses employed, whilst there were qualified ones looking for jobs? The time to get to Queens
I HAD an experience recently that I would not like to repeat. The postman left a notice through my door informing me that a parcel awaiting my collection at their Canterbury Street office, Blackburn. I had no problem getting there but when I tried
REGARDING the LET back page depiction of a version of the Last Supper. I wonder if your newspaper would have been as ready to publish the equivalent offensive Muslim cartoon material of recent controversy. One does not have to be religious to see how
I AM writing to say how offensive I found the picture and caption on the back cover of the Evening Telegraph (LET, June 5), showing David Beckham and team as Jesus and his Disciples at the Last Supper. I am a keen football fan and will be supporting
Readers of your newspaper will know only too well that the story behind your cartoon of The Last Supper' on Monday's back page resulted in the crucifixion of the Messiah and the desertion of all the male players. Is that really what we hope for the England
CHIPS can be good for pets and their owners, an animal warden has revealed microchips that is! Dog warden Dave East is offering owners the chance to get their pet microchipped at a knock-down price this month. A microchip is recommended as an effective
LANCASHIRE volunteers have been rewarded for their efforts in helping support some of the most vulnerable people in the community. A special event was held to mark national Volunteers' Week which has taken place over the past seven days where 14 volunteers
BLACKBURN Rovers star Robbie Savage is fronting a campaign to promote family unity during the World Cup. The Welsh midfielder is supporting the Parent Know How campaign, launched by the department for education and skills to inspire mums and dads to
A FATHER has condemned a teenager who shot his young daughter in the head with a pellet gun, saying: "He could have blinded her." The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, aimed the plastic weapon at 12-year-old Samantha Gibbons from close
TRANSPORT bosses have made a U-turn over axing dozens of school bus services but parents look set to be hit with increased fares as part of the deal. Lancashire County Council is reviewing many of its school bus services, including 40 which run in East
POLICE carried out a second wave of drug arrests in Accrington today, a day after one of the largest operations of its kind in East Lancashire. Seven arrests were made this morning at six properties in Craven Street, Charter Street, Hyndburn Street,
FOUR people were injured after jumping from the first floor of a blazing house early today. Occupants of the house in Infirmary Street, Blackburn, smashed the windows to get away from the flames, which firefighters said "gutted" the building. A woman
Pick up the scent of the Silver Dogs for a celebration of Celtic folk, in Blackburn on July 8. The Chorley-based band are fronted by Becky Haslam, daughter of traditional Lancashire folk singer Ray Haslam of Ray and Colluney', with electric guitar
A DISTRAUGHT dad was caught over the drink drive limit after an inquest found his teenage daughter killed herself, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how Christopher Hilton, 50, of Parkinson Street, Burnley, went with his family for a drink
Former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty will be guest speaker when Brierfield Celtic holds its annual sportsman's dinner at Byrden House, Burnley on June 23. The event will be compared by Jeff Brown and will include a raffle, auction and other
BURNLEY'S pioneering community policing could be taken up across the country after it was highlighted at a national conference of law and order top brass. Sure Start worker Sharon Swindells spoke at the Association of Chief Police Officers' event in
BURNLEY'S pioneering community policing could be taken up across the country after it was highlighted at a national conference of law and order top brass. Sure Start worker Sharon Swindells spoke at the Association of Chief Police Officers' event in
COMMUNITY groups across Pendle have just a few days left to apply for cash to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Pendle Community Safety Partnership has set up the Local Area Grants Scheme for new community safety projects in all parts of the
POLICE in Pendle have unveiled a new weapon in the crackdown against drink- drivers in the borough. A booze bus' will be patrolling the streets of the borough carrying out roadside checks in a bid to take over-the-limit drivers off the roads. Chief
ARRANGEMENTS for Burnley and Pendle's new super-schools are under way as students prepare to switch to their new homes. Cabins for temporary accommodation for students at Habergham High School has peen put up ahead of the move to the new school being
A DAD crashed his car into a tree while over the drink drive limit when Burnley taxi drivers were on strike. Burnley Magistrates heard how Paul Thomas, 32, went out for his usual Friday after-work drink without realising there were no taxis. Thomas,
CHERRY Tree are in full bloom and skipper Chris Riley is hoping to reap the rewards this season. Riley, who took the reins of the Preston Old Road side from Andreas Sudnik at the start of the season, has helped to nurture his side into championship contenders
PETER Crouch's dancing is rotten - but I hope he's doing some of his bodypopping on Saturday. He looks like he's going to start for England against Paraguay and I'll be cheering him on just like the rest of the country. The lanky Liverpool striker isn't
THE jigsaw for Accrington Stanley's first season in League Two is coming together. And manager John Coleman believes new signing Andy Todd could be a vital piece. The midfielder signed a one-year contract last week, with a further 12 months available
ALAN Mahon is now officially a Burnley player after putting his signature on a three-year deal at Turf Moor. The Republic of Ireland midfielder originally joined on loan from Wigan Athletic last season, made a big impression in the final eight games
Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has been given the all-clear to step up his training programme after he underwent a scan on his injured leg. The 28-year-old Kiwi suffered a small crack to his fibula when Rovers beat Charlton at The Valley in April
LIVERPOOL striker Florent Sinama Pongolle has hinted he would like to join Blackburn Rovers this summer despite assurances from Rafa Benitez that he still has a future at Anfield. The 21-year-old Frenchman enjoyed his spell on loan at Rovers last season
A HASLINGDEN band is banging the drum for Rossendale's music scene after winning a Battle of the Bands' contest in Manchester. Skapunk band Ded Mole Crickit spent the weekend celebrating after being awarded first place in the second round at The Music
New figures show women will buy five million cars this year bur when it comes to striking a deal, many claim they don't have the skills or confidence to haggle. Here are some tips on how to wheel and deal with the boys. BUYING a new car should be
THE parents of a teenager who was critically injured in a car crash today spoke of their horror and said the incident had "left them in bits". Thomas Maylor, 17, of Whitecroft View, Baxenden, was in the front passenger seat when the Seat Ibiza went out
EAST Lancashire's top hospital boss said there had been a "substantial" reduction in costly agency nurses. Jo Cubbon, chief executive of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, said the cutback "provides further opportunities" for savings at the cash-strapped
KATE Long, author of The Bad Mothers' Handbook' and Swall-owing Grandma' is returning to Blackburn Central Library next week. After the success of her first visit in December, Kate is delighted to be coming back to Blackburn to promote her new book
CHILDREN'S charity Barnardo's has begun its search for this year's "Lancashire Woman of the Year". The organisation is on the lookout for an outstanding woman an unsung heroine' who deserves recognition. She could be a woman of achievement or
A MAN who "babysat" a drugs stash has been jailed for two years. Johnny Foley had been looking after 72 grams of cocaine for others, and also had a small amount of the drug, intended for his supply to friends, a court heard. The illegal substances were
ASPIRING artists have the chance to hold their first exhibitions in the gallery at Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre. Darwen artist Judith Herring is currently exhibiting landscapes, seascapes, and flowers, until this Sunday. Organisers hope the gallery
DARWEN Cricket Club has been short-listed for a top national environmental award with a chance to receive £7,000. The club fought off tough competition in the Biffaward Awards 2006 and will face four other projects in the finals. Biffaward is a multi-million
A UNION leader today said she was "very concerned" over the future of hospital jobs after NHS bosses admitted they were struggling to make enough cash savings. Caroline Collins, Lancashire spokeswoman for the Royal College of Nursing, said redundancies
CAR dealer group Perrys was today hosting a Motability event at its Whalley New Road base in Blackburn. Anyone receiving higher rate mobility allowance could be eligible for a new car through the Motability scheme and Perrys, who recently won Top Dealer
TRANSPORT bosses in Lancashire have performed a U-turn over axing dozens of school bus services but parents look set to be hit with increased fares as part of the deal. Lancashire County Council is reviewing many of its school bus services. A decision
POLICE in Lancashire are brewing up a surprise for suspected drug dealers by leaving a cup bearing an anti-drugs slogan in kitchen cupboards of houses they raid. The cheeky initiative is designed to remind suspects that police are watching them.
THREE builders were today hailed heroes after racing into a burning house to rescue an 84-year-old man. The actions of the brave men undoubtedly saved the life of pensioner Joseph Walmsley, police said. His emotional daughter Brenda paid tribute to
From Sheila Brennan, Bombay Street, Blackburn. At this wonderful time of year We welcome in the spring Everything grows and breezes blow The birds all start to sing. Our lovely parks and gardens Are open to public view It's nice to take the time
A march past the entrance of Blackburn train station to mark the Queen's arrival. Picture by Longdens.
Football fans in Lancashire are being urged not to 'bottle it' during the World Cup finals. During major sporting events we create a substantial amount of additional waste, particularly glass bottles and cans. And fans in Lancashire are being
Chorley motor racing driver Chris Hodgen enjoyed his second race win of the season at last weekend's British Formula 4 Championship round at the Thruxton circuit in Hampshire. A dramatic finish saw Chris, of Tormore Close, Chorley win the race, in his
Authorities in Lancashire are tackling the issue of domestic abuse during the World Cup. Lancashire police claim all crime including domestic abuse, tends to increase during national sporting tournaments such as the World Cup as people tend to drink
With the World Cup about to start, the RAC Foundation has joined forces with the BMF (British Motorcyclists Federation) to encourage motorists to fly the flag safely. The RAC believes flying the flag can enhance road safety by giving drivers a sense
