BLACKBURN'S Nick Dougherty has stormed back into golf's top 100 world ranking following his heroics at the US Open. The Shaw Hill professional enjoyed his best ever major finish when sharing seventh place at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
BURNLEY: A date has been set for a public inquiry into controversial plans to build a school in Towneley Park. The hearing into Lancashire County Council serving a compulsory order on Burnley Borough Council will start in the town hall on August 14.
MICHAEL Hunt - the 2006 Northern Order of Merit winner - is among a handful of East Lancashire golfers taking part in the British Amateur Championships, held at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Clitheroe's Mark Ashworth, Chorley-based Sam Stuart and Jonathan
A TOWN council for Darwen is a step closer after MP Janet Anderson threw her weight behind the idea. Mrs Anderson has written to Blackburn with Darwen Council chief Graham Burgess, asking for a referendum giving people in Darwen a chance to vote on the
FOUR adults and a 15-year-old boy were ordered to stand trial at Preston Crown Court when they appeared before Blackburn magistrates. They pleaded not guilty to affray following an incident in Rydal Road, Blackburn when a baseball bat, an iron bar
Craig Fort climbed to joint eighth in golf's Northern Order of Merit after defending the Trafalgar Trophy at his home course Nelson. The former Harold Ryden Trophy winner capitalised on local knowledge and retained the Trophy by the same one-shot margin
A PRIMARY school has come up blooming after vandals trashed a garden planted by the children. Youngsters at Sacred Heart RC Primary School, on Colne Red Lane, Colne, have planted flowers, herbs and vegetables to replace ones destroyed by the wreckers
RYAN Hartley, 18, of Hardman Street, was committed on bail for sentence at Preston Crown Court when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates and pleaded guilty to burglary at a house in Stansfeld Street. The court heard police saw Hartley on the house
A DARWEN woman was blinded in one eye when she was attacked by her boyfriend in a hotel room, a jury was told. The prosecution at Preston Crown Court alleges that the "catastrophic" injury may have been caused by Derek Bowes' two-inches long thumb
AN over-the-limit driver was holding down two jobs to try and meet £20,000 debts left by his former partner, a court was told.. Burnley magistrates heard how Matthew Genesi, 30, was caught out after a late-night drink but thought he would be alright
THE future of an under-threat school bus service has been secured for the next school year. From September pupils in Brockhall and Old Langho faced the prospect of having to catch a lift from parents or even walking to school in Billington. But following
INTRODUCING free parking to parts of Blackburn town centre could increase congestion, according to the town's former regeneration chief. Coun Andy Kay said the new ruling coalition's plan to introduce half-hour free parking in areas like Church Street
THE parents of a brave seven-year-old boy have told of his battle with cancer. Paul and Maria Dean, of Marlborough Street, Burnley, are trying to come to terms with their son Bradley, seven, being diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer. Bradley had complained
A MAN accused of raping a 13-year-old boy at a multi-storey car park was arrested almost eight years later following a DNA match, a court was told. Preston Crown Court was told DNA evidence taken during "a routine traffic stop" revealed a match linking
BAD weather failed to dampen the spirits of festival-goers at the Colne annual gala at Holt House playing fields. A overcast and gloomy sky failed to ruin the procession of floats, cheerleaders and musicians as they paraded through the centre of Colne
A TEENAGER was left with severe facial injuries when he was attacked while getting out of his car. Police are hunting a youth who attacked 17-year-old as he got out of his car, which was parked outside an off-licence in Skipton Road, Colne. The youth
A WORKER ignored a road block and sparked a police chase because he was late for his shift, a court was told. Burnley Crown Court heard how newly-wed Daniel Newcombe, 29, wanted to arrive on time for work because it earned him extra money. Newcombe,
A BURGLAR has been jailed for 29 months - after a witness recognised his his dog. Burnley Crown Court heard how Martin Norwood, 18, had carried out the crimes to buy heroin for both himself and his parents. Norwood, of Claremont Street, Brierfield,
A DRUNKEN man who sank his teeth into two police officers spent £160 a month on alcohol, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Liam Michael Taggart, 21, was appalled by his behaviour and had since seen his doctor. The defendant, of Villiers
Clitheroe Castle Museum will close for redevelopment on July 1 and reopen in Spring 2009. The closure is part of the £3.2m Clitheroe Castle Heritage Scheme that will see the Norman castle and grounds renovated. There are reductions in the gift shop
Dream Theater have announced a date at King George's Hall, Blackburn. New album Systematic Chaos soared into the UK album chart at 25 recently - their highest chart position here to date 22 years into their career. They will perform on November
The ultimate punk poet, John Cooper Clarke, will be performing in Blackburn. We spoke to him ahead of the show on June 22. THE Bard of Salford is bang on form, the accent is as familiar as ever and his love of words is clear. John Cooper Clarke
A CARER who attacked a man in a Burnley bar walked free from the town's crown court. Nicholas Lawton, 24, punched and then kicked his victim Philip Holmes once when he was on the ground but the victim had not wanted to make a complaint, Burnley Crown
SMOKERS and pub and club bosses in East Lancashire who fail to follow the new laws after July 1 will be hit in the pocket. The legislation bans smoking in virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces, including public transport, company vehicles
A MAN has been banned from using his farm as a HGV operating centre after residents said their lives were being made a misery. Ged Ashe, of Ashes Farm, Croston Close Road, in Turn Village, Rossendale, had his operator's license revoked indefinitely after
Police are investigating a fire at a house which they suspect was being used as cannabis factory. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Pheasantford Street on Thursday morning and found it well alight. It is not known how the fire was started but
THREE people have been arrested in connection with a vandalism spree in which four churches were targeted. A 16-year-old girl from Rishton and two 18-year-old men, one from Rishton and one from Accrington, were arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated
A MAN took offence and damaged a former friend's car wing mirror when he was refused a lift. Simbarasme Kuuya, 23, of Snowdon Avenue, Blackburn, pleaded guilty at Blackburn Magistrates Court to criminal damage and was remanded on bail for the preparation
A PRIMARY school in Darwen has been rated as good in all areas in an Ofsted report. The education watchdog carried out the inspection at Avondale Primary School in Durham Road on May 2 and rated as good the overall effectiveness of the school; personal
A GYM manager raised £950 for Pendleside Hospice by climbing the Three Peaks. Angela Shian, of Barrowford, had planned to run the London Marathon for the hospice, but had to pull out when she found she was pregnant. Not wanting to let the charity down
A NEW superschool will be one of the most environmentally-friendly colleges in the country. Pendle Vale College, part of the Building Schools for the Future re-vamp of education in Burnley and Pendle, will have energy saving technology including a boiler
A service at Nelson Cenotaph marked the Falklands War which ended 25 years ago. Click on the link below to see our photo gallery from the event.
THE granddaughter of a celebrated musician returned to Colne to donate a new trophy for a music festival named in his honour. And Luther Greenwood's grandaughter, Pat Stephenson. of Dunsfold, Surrey, donated a number of photographs and memorabilia to
Clarets reject Garreth O'Connor has admitted the last 12 months have been worst year of his life. The midfielder, who has been transfer-listed by Burnley, has revealed he is in no hurry to find a new club, despite reported interest from former boss Sean
HOSPITALS in East Lancashire are complying with hygiene standards, a new report has revealed. A Healthcare Commission report in to hygiene standards in UK hospitals found that one in four were failing to hit targets aimed at tackling bugs like MRSA and
BOSSES at BAE Systems have played down reports the United States is to open its own corruption investigation into arms deals. Sources in the department of justice in Washington have said it is almost certain there will be a criminal inquiry into allegations
MY interview with Ted Robbins was set up to promote his show Ted Sez Les, coming to the Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn, on June 23. But in reality we ended up chatting for over an hour about everything from his wife's new salsa class to Jeremy Kyle
QUARRY operators are urging people to stay away from dangerous sites during the hot summer months. Warm weather is a particular factor in increased levels of trespassing at the 22 quarries across Lancashire. The Quarry Products Association has launched
With reference to your story and website video about the teenager who filmed himself driving at 140mph. Assuming the criminal has the presence of mind to film it, could the Telegraph publish a list of criminal acts it deems fit to play on its website
I REFER to the letter from June Ellison, Cyprus Street, Darwen (June 12) where she states that my figures showing Labour gaining more votes than the Conservatives and Lib Dems in Darwen don't add up. My figures do indeed add up because I took them from
YOUR newspaper has highlighted the pig-racing at the Lancashire and Ribble Valley Garden and Countryside Festival. Many people in Lancashire find that this is totally unacceptable as pigs are very sensitive and intelligent creatures who like to be quiet
THE sad faces of people living in the village area of Huncoat reflect their despair at the plans being put forward for yet more industrial development in the front garden' of local people's pride and joy. The villagers fought en masse against the proposal
BURNLEY striker Kyle Lafferty is understood to be a transfer target for Championship rivals Wolves. The Northern Ireland international is believed to be one of three forwards identified by manager Mick McCarthy, which also include Freddie Eastwood, from
AMERICAN-based businessman Daniel Williams is believed to be the man spearheading a consortium looking to buy Blackburn Rovers - although the club last night insisted a takeover deal is NOT imminent. Rovers are staying tight-lipped over speculation in
MORE than 8,000 people from across East Lancashire took to the streets of Blackburn yesterday to celebrate the birth of the prophet Mohammed and the teaching of a religious leader who died eight years ago. The procession went from Oak Street Mosque
A SEATING and furniture manufacturer whose clients include the Odeon in London's Leicester Square has completed an expansion costing nearly £1million. Now a number of new jobs are to be created after Hille Seating moved from its ageing premises in Two
CAMPAIGNERS bidding to save a special school have recorded a cover version of an indie rock band's hit song in a bid to boost their fight. Staff and parents from Crosshill School, Shadsworth, Blackburn, have adapted the lyrics of the Manic Street Preachers
ACCRINGTON Stanley have taken over at one of the town's best-loved pubs in a bid to increase the cash coming into the club. The Crown in nearby Whalley Road will be converted into a football-themed pub after Stanley took over the lease. Chief executive
A LIBERAL Democrat group has been criticised for promoting a member accused of benefit fraud to be its deputy leader. Labour councillor Dave Harling, former resources chief at Blackburn with Darwen Council, said Coun Arif Waghat's court case should have
A FILM released nationally at the weekend features the homegrown talent of a Darwen schoolgirl in a lead role. Sophie Lee, 11, of Beaumont Way, stars in Grow Your Own, a contemporary British comedy drama about what happens when asylum seekers are given
BLACKBURN Rovers fans were given the most value for money during last season, according to a survey. Premiership clubs have been ranked according to the average cost of their season ticket, compared to how many goals they netted. The likes of Manchester
ANOTHER female singer songwriter joins battle with the likes of KT Tunstall, Amy Macdonald et al for the listening public's affections. Feeny does have a sulky hook to her voice that puts across emotions very well. If you like this kind of thing
PROVING that not all debut albums need to be full of loud, jangly guitars, Annuals are definitely going to do it their way. The nearest comparison I can come up with is Wilco, as folk meets Americana with a bit of electronica thrown in. The vocals
SPEAKING of The Killers, it really is spooky how much The Bravery sound like the Vegas band, despite their infuriated claims to the contrary. Slightly tortured vocals? Check. 'Epic' guitars? Check. Lyrical references to a nostalgic America? Brandon
When Avril Lavigne's fans grow up and seek some more mature music, they might like to try Paramore. The Tennessee four-piece have a slightly harder sound than recently pop-tastic Ms Lavigne: although Paramore won't excite any metalheads, the combination
Never mind million-strong protest marches - when even Andrea from The Corrs jumps on the anti-war bandwagon, you know that the nation isn't happy about our foreign adventures. Our great nation of music-lovers will be also pretty disappointed in this
HEALTH chiefs have come under fire for proposing to axe the only official bereavement counsellor for two hospitals as part of £15.6million of cuts. The move by the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - which is expected to save around £30,000 - has been
A COUPLE have been fined after a dog was found less than half the weight it should have been. Hyndburn magistrates heard the cross bred bull terrier-type dog had only an overturned sofa for shelter and had sores on all its legs where it had been sleeping
CRAIG McMillan toasted his return to the Lancashire League with a fine century for Nelson - although it was all in vain as Burnley came out on top to move into third place. Batting at three, the New Zealand international star smashed 102 from 96 deliveries
CHURCH were totally demolished at West End on Saturday by a virtual one-man wrecking ball in the shape of classy Kiwi Shanan Stewart. The New Zealand professional has been in red hot form at the crease this season and scored an inspired knock of 133
GRAEME Hick has spelt out his desire to continue playing county cricket after the Worcestershire batsman became only the 16th player to complete 40,000 first-class runs. Hick reached the milestone when on 49 in the LV County Championship Division One
Andrew Strauss reaped the rewards for his hard work and perseverance by making his first major contribution of the series to prevent West Indies taking control of the final npower Test. The Middlesex left-hander has struggled to score runs consistently
ANDY Roddick became the joint most successful player in the history of the Artois Championships by beating Nicolas Mahut to win his fourth Queen's title. The American second seed came from a set down against the unseeded Mahut to clinch a 4-6 7-6 7-6
STUART Pearce has defended Blackburn Rovers striker Matt Derbyshire after the youngster netted England's controversial second in last night's Under-21 European Championships success over Serbia. The 21-year-old, a second-half substitute for Leroy Lita
