BOSSES at Pendle Rise have played down fears over the Nelson shopping centre’s future. Receivers were called in last week by the Bank of Ireland, and store managers were told by letter about the developments. But the message from centre management is
A DRUNKARD who continually intimidated traders and shoppers in Colne has been jailed and banned from the town centre on his release. Police said Paul Manley, 43, harassed the landlady of a local pub and stole a trolley full of items and an electric guitar
TWO robbers have been jailed after mugging a customer in the toilets of the Eagle at Barrow. The victim, out for a meal with his wife, was cornered, pushed face down to the floor and threatened with violence, before his car key and his wedding ring
EAST Lancashire cinemas enjoyed one of their busiest ever days as movie lovers flocked to the new Harry Potter film. Watch the trailer Blackburn, Accrington and Burnley cinemas offered an unprecedented number of screenings, with up to
ONE hundred birds died in a huge blaze at a Ribble Valley pet shop this morning. The birds 'choked to death' as the fire swept through the Ideal Pet store in Clitheroe in the early hours. Thirty firefighters from stations across East
THE new family owners of Blackburn Rovers have told fans 'embrace us so we can do our best for the club'. Indian poultry giants Venky's finally completed a £23million takeover of the club this afternoon, bringing to an end the 'remarkable
BURNLEY Council is leading the fight against domestic violence in the town after it has become the first in the county to be awarded 'White Ribbon Town' status. The White Ribbon Campaign is part of the international 16 Days of Action Against Gender
A MAN became angry when money went missing which meant he couldn’t “score”. Blackburn magistrates heard Richard Gregson, 32, repeatedly slapped his girlfriend and dragged her around by her hair. The assault went on for over an hour and only stopped
The Lancashire Telegraph has joined forces with Pendle Productions’ Mother Goose at the Thwaites Empire Theatre, in their search for ‘Caring Kids in the Community’. Spreading the festive cheer and seasonal goodwill to one and all, this is a
KIND-hearted folk from East Lancashire have been busy raising thousands for Children in Need. Staff at Oaks Hotel in Colne Road, Burnley, really put their backs into it with a 14-hour spinathon, and in the town’s ASDA store, workers took part
Address: Bolton Road, Ewood, BB1 7AR. Lancashire Telegraph review by Kimberley Hall from November 19, 2010. AFTER being recommended a special New Dragon dish, I was hungry to put this takeaway to the test. The chilli salt chips
The Sims series has traditionally operated exclusively on PC, providing a rich life-simulating game experience for those of us keen for some virtual escapism when our own lives become a little lacklustre at times. Taking it on to consoles
It’s a brave developer that takes on the legendary Goldeneye game for a remake. It’s still the stuff of legend for those old enough to remember marathon multiplayer sessions with four of you huddled around one TV in split screen mode.
As the bar is raised ever higher with each passing year, so the pressure intensifies on the Call Of Duty franchise to remain at the pinnacle of the first person shooter genre. And Treyarch has done it again, posting a shooter that would be a standalone
PARAMEDICS want unpaid lunch breaks to be scrapped, saying they are putting lives at risk. Under the system, which was introduced in East Lancashire six years ago, ambulance bosses ask workers to volunteer to be on call during lunch. When
THE term ‘being sent to Coventry’ isn’t normally one to relish. It generally means you’re being ignored. But Brian Easton will embrace that instruction tomorrow, after being challenged by Burnley boss Brian Laws to make the left back spot his
PLAYING to a crowd of more than 5,000 at Cardiff International Arena and having dedicated fan clubs you could be fooled into thinking that Only Men Aloud are pop stars. The Welsh all-male choir, who rocketed to fame after winning BBC’s Last
THE first Islamic primary school in Pendle has held an open day. Al-Ikhlaas Primary School opened its doors for its first full academic year in September in a disused warehouse in Norfolk Street, Nelson. The Fountains of Knowledge charity bought the
HAVING been part of one of the most exciting Blackburn Rovers’ sides in history, Mike Ferguson knows what he is talking about when he tackles the topic of entertainment. Those lucky enough to have seen the likes of Ferguson, Bryan Douglas
OUTSTANDING students at Pendle Vale College were honoured last night. A host of students received prizes last night from head teacher Steve Wilson. He said: “On every single measure and comparison with previous year groups the class
STATUS Quo are in full swing of their annual UK tour, but make the most of it as this might be the last of its kind. “This could be our last year of doing the theatres.” Singer and guitarist Francis Rossi revealed. “It’s killing us, so we may have
A MAN who attacked his younger brother with a Barbie doll left him in so much pain he had to go to hospital, a court heard. Adam Christopher Jackson, who was subject to a suspended prison term at the time, had set about Andrew Jackson with the toy after
NELSON-born actor John Simm is to star in a new TV drama made by Shameless creator Paul Abbott, who is originally from Burnley. The three-part psychological thriller, Exile, will see Simm playing a London journalist returning to his Lancashire hometown
I write in reply to Carol Parkinson’s letter of November 15 which was in reply to mine of November 5. I stand firmly by what I said in that letter, and the only statement I agree with in Ms Parkinson’s reply is “the only thing that matters
UNIVERSITY status is no justification for criminal responsibility. The Cambridge student who dropped the fire extinguisher from the top of the Millbank building proves that intelligence is no proof of common sense. Lucky not to have killed somebody
AT the General Election in May, the Lib Dems won thousands of votes by campaigning to get rid of student tuition fees despite the fact that the secret Lib Dem documents now show they had already drawn up plans to abandon that policy two months before
A COUNCIL has been criticised for awarding a £540,000 contract without going out to tender. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council was investigated by the Audit Commission over the contract, to refurbish Higher Croft Children’s Centre. The audit
THWAITES staff called off a planned strike yesterday to enter talks with management. The Blackburn brewery was set to be hit by the first wave of strikes since the 1970s in a row over sick pay. But GMB officials were said to have started talks
CHRIS Eagles admits learning the art of keeping his cool is an ongoing process on Burnley’s travels. The winger was walking a tightrope in the penultimate away game, at QPR, where manager Brian Laws took the referee’s advice to take him off
AN expert in treating tuberculosis is hoping to revamp national guidelines on how to tackle the disease. Professor Peter Ormerod is one of the UK’s most respected experts in prevention and treatment of TB, and the Royal Blackburn Hospital’s
A COUNCILLOR has been blasted for calling Darwen Market annexe ‘a waste of space’. Marsh House councillor Simon Huggill made the comments when backing an idea to transform the area into a place where businesses can be set up at low cost.
A WOMAN involved in the supply of high-quality cocaine worth up to £500,000 has been jailed. Catherine Haseley, 34, unlocked and opened the door to man named David Linacre so he could collect a travel case containing the one kilo haul from
ON a damp and blustery night in East Lancashire, it was heart-warming to see crowds gathered for the Christmas lights switch-on. Even the weather couldn't defeat the Christmas spirit or stop the hundreds of twinkling lights from brightening the dreary
I have always thought that as time goes by I would always stay one step ahead of the latest music and fashion. I must admit I am no longer cool and it’s over now. For a moment you can get downhearted but then realise you weren’t really that cool to
A BABY who collapsed and died from brain injuries appeared happy and healthy just five or six hours earlier, a murder trial jury has heard. Just before Charlie Hunt was handed over to his alleged killer, Darren Newton, he was looked after by a babysitter
AN ex-policeman is walking to London from East Lancashire claiming he was forced out of his job when a complaint was made against him. John Wilson, who is also a former soldier, plans to hand his military medals to the Ministry of Justice when
A HOUSEKEEPER was tied up by three masked robbers during a breakfast time raid on a £1million rural home. The intruders confronted the woman at 8.30am yesterday at the exclusive detached property in Sandy Lane, Brindle. Three men dressed in white
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce expects Indian company Venky’s to complete their takeover of the club in the very near future. The poultry giant are in final negotiations with the Rovers hierarchy over a £46million deal to buy the Ewood Park
CABINET minister Eric Pickles has branded the pay hike given to Lancashire County Council’s new chief executive ‘wrong and excessive’. On Thursday, the Lancashire Telegraph revealed resources director Phil Halsall was to be given a £65,000 pay increase
THE Tories have held on to their majority on Hyndburn Council after winning last night's Baxenden by-election. Conservative candidate Terry Hurn held off a surge of votes for his teenage Labour rival David Hartley to take the seat. Coun
LANCASHIRE Police say they are working hard to ensure a planned demonstration by the English Defence League (EDL) next week causes minimum disruption. The EDL demonstration in Preston city centre on Saturday, November 27, is likely to attract
THE self-proclaimed Lord of the Mince continued his stately progress around the country with a visit to Bolton last night. Clary is a comedian who spans the generations. He’s a link back to the early days of the modern stand-up when leatherclad
THREE teenagers have been seriously injured in a car crash — and police are probing whether it had been racing another vehicle. The Vauxhall Corsa flipped and travelled 250 metres on its roof after the crash on the A56 Accrington bypass. Three teenagers
PADIHAM welcome a side just below them in table as Alsager Town arrive at The Arbories, while Colne, who are in sixth place in the Premier Division table, face Atherton LR at Holt House. Nigel Coates’ men were 3-1 winners at Ashton Athletic in midweek
BARNOLDSWICK Town can further cement their place in the top three of the Vodkat League Premier Division tomorrow as they welcome Flixton to Victory Park. Barlick beat derby rivals Ramsbottom United last weekend despite being reduced to 10 men
IN the Vodkat League First Division, AFC Darwen are on the road to Westhoughton as they face Daisy Hill at West Street.
ROSSENDALE United are having a torrid time, second from bottom in the Premier Division and looking for their first win in 14 games when they host Squires Gate at Dark Lane tomorrow. The Stags have claimed just one point since beating Winsford 1-0 way
BRENT Peters’ Bacup suffered the heartache of FA Vase defeat at Formby in midweek as they went down 1-0 – but they were hurt by a last-gasp decision to rule out an equaliser. The loss was cruel on Borough, who dominated the game for long periods, but
RAMSBOTTOM United will look to return to winning ways tomorrow as they entertain Maine Road, a side they beat 3-0 earlier in the season. The Rams are still smarting from last weekend's loss to East Lancashire rivals Barnoldswick.
CRUMPETS made at Warburton’s East Lancashire factory have been recalled after some were found to contain metal shavings. Routine quality tests identified small pieces of aluminium from faulty machinery may have contaminated a batch of the popular
CHORLEY take another step on the road to Wembley tomorrow – but must once again attempt to topple a team from higher up the football pyramid if they are to win their place among non-league’s big boys. The Magpies entertain in-form Blue Square
SAM Allardyce is facing a midfield injury crisis for Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa after Brett Emerton became the sixth Blackburn Rovers player doubtful for the Ewood Park clash. The Australian international was taken off after just 32 minutes
CLITHEROE are in Evo-Stik First Division North action tomorrow as they look to build on their fifth spot in the table and they make the short trip to Leigh Genesis, who are rock bottom in the table and have shipped 37 goals in their 15 games. Peter Smith
THE killer of a Barrowford nurse was arrested by police for breaching his bail conditions after a poison pen letter was written to his victim, it can be revealed. Jonathan Vass was held by police in January on suspicion of breaking the terms
DARWEN GC have won the prestigious Club Mirror Golf Club of the Year Award after just missing out 12 months ago. The 107-year old club were presented the gong at a black tie dinner at Manchester’s Palace Hotel last Sunday, with sports television
BRIAN Laws has revealed he will only enter the loan market if his targets are capable of going straight into Burnley’s first team – and that could mean a move for Kevin Phillips. The Clarets’ manager has less than a week to decide whether to
A GRADUATE of the Glenn Hoddle Academy, Andy Owens is a man determined to make the most of his second chance in the Football League with Accrington Stanley. His career path was nearly so different. The centre back has had to play a waiting game since
A MAN has been injured after six cars were involved in a crash on the M65 this morning. The cars had been travelling on the westbound carriageway when they were involved in an accident near junction three (Blackburn West) at just after 7.45am.
