TWO Burnley councillors jailed for election fraud are to appeal against their convictions this week, the council leader has said. Coun Gordon Birtwistle said Manzur Hussain, 58, of Milner Street, and Mozaquir Ali, 44, of Brougham Street, would officially
WATERFOOT has been given a Christmas lights display for the first time in six years. Council bosses had been branded Scrooges over their failure to bring the festive cheer to the village since 2000. But now traders and residents are delighted at the
A STUDENT who battled against cancer has been presented with an award to honour his commitment to his course throughout the serious illness. Peter Grimshaw, of Sedum Gardens, Huncoat, was studying a two-year, part-time course for a HNC in network engineering
TRAFFIC calming measures could be introduced in a Burnley village following a crash which left a teenager fighting for his life. Cliviger with Worsthorne councillor David Hegin-botham has asked the parish clerk to write to Lancashire County Council's
RUNDOWN terraces will get a £120,000 makeover to give homeless young people temporary accommodation. But residents are preparing to fight the scheme, fearing it will add to their problems in an area they claim is already rife with drug-related crime.
BURNLEY Council has officially said it wants to merge with its Pendle counterpart as part of a proposed shake-up of local government. Last night members of the council's decision-making executive approved plans to enter into talks with Pendle to form
A STUDENT nurse from East Lancashire is seeking help for a mercy mission to the Far East. Rozanna King, 20 is looking for businesses to support her for the £2,000 trip to Xi'an, China. The Meadow Street, Great Harwood resident, who is a student at Leeds
A MOTHER-of-four ended up on a drink-driving charge - after taking a herbal remedy which had a 55 per cent alcohol content. Sally Ann Billington, 45, from Lower Darwen, now faces losing her job at a Burnley property firm after pleading guilty to driving
Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has won the supreme men's award for the second successive year at New Zealand Soccer's annual dinner in Auckland. Nelsen was named Nike International Men's Player of the Year after helping Rovers qualify for the
IT proved to be a League One side too far for 10-man Accrington Stanley. The Reds had the measure of Carlisle United and then Blackpool in the previous two rounds. But it was third time unlucky for John Coleman's side, who had to do without Shaun Whalley
GIFTON Noel-Williams and Andy Gray sparked a Battle of the Roses victory over 10-man Leeds. The forward pair netted within the space of two second-half minutes to help the Clarets end a three-match losing streak and cement their position in the Championship's
Blackburn Hawks received a huge confidence boost as they overpowered Paisley Pirates 8-1 at the Arena. The result gave Hawks, now just four points from the qualifying top four, a glimmer of hope in the tough Northern League Ice Hockey Cup competition
A RESIDENT whose home is being renovated by a council woke up to find it raining on her after she was left without a roof for three weeks. Workers left just a tarpaulin sheet where the roof should be at Zoe Riley's home in Higher South Street, Darwen
A NURSERY that opened next to a bail hostel for dangerous offenders has put children at risk through a catalogue of failings, according to education watchdogs. An Ofsted inspection of Smiles on Faces, St Peter Street, Blackburn, discovered that the public
Burnley boss Steve Cotterill praised goalkeeper Danny Coyne's performance in the win against Leeds United. Coyne last made an appearance 14 months ago before sustaining a cruciate knee ligament injury. And Cotterill said: "I thought Danny was excellent
STEVE Cotterill hailed his front duo Andy Gray and Gifton Noel-Williams as Burnley defeated 10-man Leeds 2-1 last night to end their losing streak. The Clarets jumped one place to fourth in the Championship after winning the Battle of the Roses clash
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman believes his side have grown in confidence, despite being knocked out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Doncaster Rovers last night. The Reds went into the northern section quarter-final on the back of five
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Aaron Mokoena could be set to hand manager Mark Hughes an early Christmas present. The tough tackling South African captain - nicknamed the Axe - is ready to pen an extension to his contract, keeping him at Ewood Park for
NELSON will be hoping it is third time lucky as they prepare to face Colne in the League Challenge Cup tonight. The second round clash has already been postponed twice and one more will see the tie switched to their near neighbours. Both sides have
A £6,000 bounty is being offered in Pakistan for the death of a Nelson asylum seeker, it is claimed. Nigel Karim, 53, his wife Pearl, 44, and two children, of Bakerhouse Road, Nelson, said the chilling message showed why they could not return to the
FORMER Clitheroe manager Chris Stammers has revealed he left the club because he was embarrassed by Saturday's FA Trophy defeat by Kettering Town. The Blues were thumped 10-1 by the Nationwide North side, prompting Stammers to tender his resignation
Mobile phone technology firm 2ergo has seen a year of "sound" financial performance. The Rawtenstall-based firm said it had seen pre-tax profits increase from £1.2million to £2.5million over the last 12 months. Turnover has increased by 28 per cent
MORE than £2,000 was raised at an auction held in memory of Bacup teenager Matthew Entwistle. Around £3,500 had already been raised at Matt Fest, a special event held last month to remember 15-year-old Matthew, who died in a bike accident at Cowm Quarry
A new organisation set up to support and help self-employed designers of Lancashire was launched with a networking event at the Chipping and District Memorial Hall. More than 70 small art and craft businesses attended the networking event. Made
A Blackburn headteacher has revealed how he feels "privileged" to work with his students. Lee Harris, head at Blakewater College, Blackburn, made his comments at the school's annual presentation night after seeing continued improvements at GCSE level
THE avenue leading to Burnley's jewel in the crown' is to be spruced up as part of the £3.2million restoration of Towneley Park. Work to fell 36 trees, some dating back 200 years, lining the approach to Towneley Hall will start soon, Burnley Council
STUDENTS at Witton Park High School Business and Enterprise College, Blackburn, have been doing their bit to make school a bully-free zone. As part of Anti-bullying Week, The Buncer Lane school carried out a host of activities under the banner "Say
A TEENAGER who led police on a high speed chase has been spared jail - because he owned up to his actions. Burnley magistrates heard council worker Andrew Brendan Walsh, 19, who was not insured and clocked up 80mph, put the public at risk. Walsh
A number of activities have been arranged to give Padiham youngsters something to do throughout winter. Burnley Council's sport and play development team has organised the evenings at Padiham Youth Centre, Burnley Road, which will include football,
SEVEN schools in Blackburn were burgled in just six days, police have revealed. Between November 20 and 26, break-ins were reported at Our Lady and St John's, St Luke and St Philips, Beardwood, and twice each at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar and Witton Park
AN ARTIST has been arrested on the suspicion of manslaughter after two people died when an inflatable tourist attraction was lifted into the air by a gust of wind. Claire Furmedge, 38, a mother-of-two, who was born and grew up in Bacup, died when the
A TEENAGER who attacked his cousin with a snooker cue has been sentenced to nine months youth custody. It was claimed that Jody Campbell also kicked and bit the victim, having earlier been struck over the head with an ash tray. Emrys Burns-Hancock
A BLACKBURN man told police he was inspired to go out and steal a Dr Who voice changer after seeing it advertised on TV. Blackburn magistrates heard that Mark Joseph Holden, 36, identified the toy as something he could sell on and stole one from WH
EAST Lancs needs a racecourse as much as Blackpool needs a casino, Manchester a gay village,' and Burnley needs another pub, club or sex shop! No thank you. MRS J HALLIGAN, Wellfield Drive, Burnley.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Fitzmaurice on his stand against the Council Tax (LT, Nov 14). When the Thatcher government imposed a tax which became known as a poll tax, it created such a furore that a new tax was formulated. This is the present-day totally
RE the letter "Muslim scholars let the side down.'I would like to ask the person who wrote in to be brave enough to leave his/her name and address when writing about this issue. Secondly, why should any scholars meet Jack Straw at his convenience? Jack
I AM writing to thank the Royal Blackburn Hospital's A&E department for the excellent care and attention shown to my sister Susan, who was admitted by ambulance recently. She was promptly seen by A&E's most senior doctor that day (who was very pleasant
AHigh S the parents of past and present pupils of St Bede's School, Blackburn, my wife and I are moved to write in connection with the LT report regarding Ryan Callaghan who had his head shaved and was subsequently removed from school by his father.
AROUND 80 people went to view the fifth wind farm installed high above the moors of Todmorden during an open day. Stephen Walsh paid £15,000 to have the equipment installed at his home at Lower Mount Farm, Kebs Road. The wind turbines are manufactured
A DRINK driver caught out after doing an elderly neighbour a favour has paid the price with a 12-month ban. Burnley magistrates heard how Rebecca Brown, 37, was "horrified" to find she was over the limit. Brown, 37, of Holt Square, Barrowford, admitted
AN MP has stepped in to try and resolve a dispute between a pregnant 16-year-old and her school over claims they had made her feel like a leper. Nina Dixon has been kept at home since the middle of October by her mother in protest at what she called
LANCASHIRE County Council's road safety group are using the third anniversary of laws banning driving while using hand held mobile phones to remind drivers of road safety messages. The legislation was introduced on 1 December 2003 and drivers caught
A RIBBLE Valley lorry driver has denied causing the deaths of three members of the same family by dangerous driving. Neil Margerison, of Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, is accused of driving dangerously when his lorry collided with a car carrying the
A MAN accused of stabbing a shop worker and stealing £600 from the till must now wait to see if he will have to face a retrial for robbery. Michael Davies, 30, had admitted burglary, attem-pted burglary and taking without consent in relation to the incident
MILK! Burnley, a group of mums who promote breast feeding, has donated an electric breast pump and accessories to Burnley General Hospital's Edith Watson Ward. It will enable mothers whose babies need special care babies, or are premature to carry
VETERAN TV personality and DJ Sir Jimmy Savile will be visiting Earby at the weekend to open a new restaurant in the town. The first ever Top of the Pops presenter has fixed it for Leeds restaurateurs Shayasta and Asu Miah to have an extra-special opening
A BURNLEY aerospace firm which has just signed a multi-million pound contract to supply torpedo launchers has had another success. MB Aerospace Limited, based in Headsandford Industrial Estate, has been awarded the gold supplier status by Boeing. The
A FIRE safety officer was due to get an MBE at Buckingham Palace today. Faz Patel, a member of the Lancashire Fire and Rescue's Pennine area community fire safety team, was awarded the honour in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours List. It is in recognition
A Christmas gifts and partywear extravaganza in Darwen, offering classy and fashionable party wear, will raise money for elderly people over the festive season. The event, which has clothing, bags, toys and gifts for sale, takes place tomorrow in the
Around 430 aluminium and copper tubes valued together at £6,000 were stolen from an engineering company in Darwen. The crime took place on Spring Vale Road between 2pm on November 18 and 3pm on November 19 and police are now trying to establish why
MORE than 100 people turned out to have their picture taken with the Barclays Premiership trophy which was exhibited in Blackburn yesterday. The cup was on show at the Mall shopping centre from 9am to 11am and at the Barclays Bank, Darwen Street, in
SEA trout are returning to the River Dunsop to spawn, thanks to an innovative project designed to improve their habitat. In response to declining numbers of sea trout and salmon in the river, the Environment Agency and Ribble Catchment Conservation Trust
Robbers threatened a businessman with a knife and stole £2,000 he was taking to a bank. And police are investigating whether the man had been watched by the robbers as they struck when he had the takings on him. The 40-year-old businessman was set up
A tuition centre for seven to 19-year-olds has been launched in Blackburn. The privately-run Institute of Learning and Mentoring is based in Apex House offices in Preston New Road. Run by former Beardwood High School pupil Dr Bano Murtuja, from Blackburn
A FORMER Blackburn schoolgirl at the centre of an international tug-of-love has been told she must return to Britain. Molly Campbell has been in the middle of a custody battle since she went to live with her father in Pakistan three months ago. But
AT last! Chorley collected their first league win at Victory Park since April with a superb display totally at odds with their current league position. Spearheaded by a wonderful hat-trick from on-loan debutant Rod Thornley, the Magpies looked a totally
MORE than £900 was raised for a Gannow church after it held a special fund-raising race night. St Teresa's RC Church hailed the event, held at the 110 KSC Club, as an outstanding success. Organiser Maureen Smith said: "Everyone enjoyed a great night
Animal lovers in Bacup are being asked to walk dogs for the Cinnamon Trust. The charity for terminally ill and elderly people with dogs seeks to keep owners together with their pets by using a volunteer network to walk them. Some volunteers can
IF ever the producers of the next Bond film are looking for sneaky ways to bump off the baddies, they should simply look at a recording of last night's 638 Ways to Kill Castro. Actually, they would probably dismiss the majority of them as being too preposterous
One of the top Liverpool beat groups of the early 1960s, Gerry and the Pacemakers, play in Burnley on December 2. Gerry and the Pacemakers followed the Beatles and many other British music groups on the "British invasion" of 1964. But unlike modern
PC Brendan Wood and PCSO Sean Goddard will be holding two PACT surgeries in Barnoldswick on Friday. The first will be from 4.30 to 6pm outside the bus shelter in Coates Avenue, and the second will be outside the Foster's Arms, Gisburn Road, from 6 to
A YOUNG entrepreneur was gobsmacked' when he scooped a Prince's Trust award. Sam Fletcher, 25, from Ewood, Blackburn, beat four other finalists in for the Royal Bank of Scotland-sponsored Enterprise Award. The Celebrate Success event took place at the
BLACKBURN College students have been putting their brains in gear and testing an environmentally friendly car. As part of their studies Motor Vehicle Level 3 apprentices have looking at a hybrid rally car - a six-year-old Honda Insight which uses fuel-efficient
