PIONEERING moves have long been a hallmark of policing in Lancashire -- with the county force's string of 'firsts,' including the introduction of school road safety lessons, Z-cars, panda cars and personal radios for officers. But of all the innovative
PUPILS from Westholme Schoo, Blackburn,l had a 'hairy' time as they raced against time to complete a unique costume for their play. Amy Fenton, 18, Carly Noon, 17, and Elissa Corrigan, 17, used real hair, collected from the floor of local salons, to create
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 64-year-old woman out Christmas shopping was pushed to the floor as her bag was snatched. Two men ran off towards Debenhams after robbing the woman in Northgate, Blackburn, outside Mercer's hardware store on
I READ with interest the views (Letters, November 27) which continued the debate about speed cameras and the broader operation of the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety. The Partnership's first-year report is also a real eye-opener. It states: "Whilst
I READ with some dismay Clare Cook's article "Spreading the word about language gap" (LET, December 16). The basic premise of the article, that there is a gap between the modern language skills of primary pupils in Lancashire and those on the continent
A £1MILLION blueprint to turn one of Blackburn town centre's most rundown streets into a thriving shopping and leisure area has been unveiled. Massive environmental improvements are planned for King Street in the spring to make the area more attractive
DAVID BECKHAM has come in for his fair share of criticism over the years but I feel compelled to speak up for the England skipper in the wake of last week's game against Manchester United. A host of autograph hunters had gathered outside the players'
EWOOD ace Brad Friedel today set his sights on a charge for Europe following Rovers' super start to the festive programme. Four points from their last two games against Manchester United and Liverpool has meant Rovers now have the perfect base from which
A 48-year-old man was fighting for life today after he was airlifted to hospital following a head-on collision in Whalley Road, Read. Stephen Morris, 48, of Printers Fold, Burnley, was being treated in intensive care at Royal Preston Hospital where his
GANNETT UK, the parent company of Lancashire Evening Telegraph publishers Newsquest, has entered into an agreement with rival company SMG to buy its three Glasgow-based Scottish regional newspapers. The £216 million deal for The Herald, Sunday Herald
MEMBERS of Padiham's Nazareth Unitarian Chapel have launched a £70,000 appeal after discovering the church organ is in need of vital repair. The congregation have also been asked to help out to raise the money needed to refurbish the instrument completely
STRONG winds are helping power the fight against crime - and saving £12,000 a year. And lashing waves will also be generating action against unlawful activities as Lancashire police switch on to renewable energy. For the force's Hutton headquarters is
TILLS were ringing across East Lancashire yesterday as the Christmas sales season got into full swing. Bargain hunters descended on stores, some of which opened as early as 5am, to snap up cut-price goods. All major stores and town centres reported business
PENDLE Borough Council will give an update on the Nelson West renewal scheme at a meeting in the new year. The council and English Heritage are at loggerheads over a scheme to rejuvenate an area of the town. The conservation group objected to plans to
CEMETERY charges in Pendle could be raised by ten per cent to bring them in line with other local authorities. The increase will take effect from April 1, 2003, if members of Pendle's executive approve the increase at their next meeting on January 8.
STRONG winds are helping power the fight against crime - and saving £12,000 a year. And lashing waves will also be generating action against unlawful activities as Lancashire police switch on to renewable energy. For the force's Hutton headquarters is
SCORES of children could not believe their eyes when Santa Claus walked past with a Shetland pony. Jesse Smith, 50, of Scott Avenue, Baxenden, dressed up to give his granddaughter Chelsea Smith, two, of Bold Street, Accrington, a ride on her Christmas
SPORTS-MAD youngsters in Hyndburn will be able to train to become sports coaches thanks to a new programme of courses. The Step Into Coaching programme starts on January 22, with an Introduction to Cricket Umpiring, the first of nine different courses
ANIMAL welfare volunteers breathed a sigh of relief when no animals were dumped on their doorstep this Christmas. The Altham Animal Centre, off Enfield Road, is used to being deluged with unwanted pets after the festive excitement. But this year the RSPCA
A LEADING councillor has challenged the British National Party to let voters know where they intend to field candidates in next year's elections in Hyndburn. Councillor Tim O'Kane also wants the far right party to outline its policies and spending plans
THIS is the season for over-indulgence. But as dietician Tracey Parkington points out, eating heavily on Christmas Day doesn't mean you have to be a blimp come January. Health reporter ROGER AIREY reports THE last thing that you want to be thinking about
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 103 Blackburn Road. ACCRINGTON: 11am-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 154a Blackburn Road; noon-1pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 BLACKBURN: noon-1pm: Moss Pharmacy, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 103 Blackburn Road. ACCRINGTON: noon-1pm: Espleys Chemists, 257 Whalley Road; noon-1pm: Co-op Pharmacy, Richmond Medical Centre
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive;
GANNETT UK, the parent company of Lancashire Evening Telegraph publishers Newsquest, has entered into an agreement with rival company SMG to buy its three Glasgow-based Scottish regional newspapers. The £216 million deal for The Herald, Sunday Herald
DETAILS of this year's Northcote Manor Festival of Food and Drink have been announced. A whole host of culinary talent from across the world has been lined up to cook at the festival, in Langho, between January 27 and February 2. It is the third year
IN-FORM Clarets striker Gareth Taylor was delighted that today's opponents had won on Boxing Day and he was hoping it might help Burnley. Steve Coppell's side sprang a big surprise when they won 1-0 at Norwich City but Taylor said: "I think that was a
CLARETS weren't just winners on the pitch on Boxing Day. Around 10 Santa hats were spotted being donned by fans in the Jimmy McIlroy Stand, compared to only a couple of Wolves supporters. But one would have gone home with a very bedraggled Christmas tit-fer
AFTER having a good old rant about the poor officiating at Gillingham, Glen Little could have no complaints about Burnley's Boxing Day referee, Matt Messias, writes SUZANNE GELDARD. For it was thanks to the advantage played after Little had been hacked
DEAN WEST'S third Burnley goal came from the unlikely source of his left boot, and he admitted: "Now I want to score with a header." The right back was hoping he might achieve that feat at Brighton this afternoon, and he explained: "I have scored a few
A LARGE new industrial unit is to be built in Rawtenstall. The 300 square metre unit will be built at Hill End Lane, off Bacup Road in Clough Fold. However, it is not likely that new jobs will be created for the area. When completed, the new building
DEVELOPERS have been barred from building homes in an area of Waterfoot after their plans were thrown out by the council. Proposals to build three pairs of semi detached houses and car parking spaces at land off Townsend Street were rejected at a council
MARTIAL arts expert Mark Strange is back home for the New Year after working in Hong Kong with international film star Jackie Chan. Mark has spent two months working as an action performer and film producer, and made such an impression he will be returning
DETAILS of this year's Northcote Manor Festival of Food and Drink have been announced. A whole host of culinary talent from across the world has been lined up to cook at the festival, in Langho, between January 27 and February 2. It is the third year
CREATIVE shop bosses trying to bring their own Christmas cheer for its customers with a risque advert were today given the all-clear by police. Paul and Maralyn Rigby, of Byrom Supplies, in Blackburn, got joiner Craig Miller to paint and erect the huge
STRONG winds are helping power the fight against crime - and saving £12,000 a year. And lashing waves will also be generating action against unlawful activities as Lancashire police switch on to renewable energy. For the force's Hutton headquarters is
TILLS were ringing across East Lancashire yesterday as the Christmas sales season got into full swing. Bargain hunters descended on stores, some of which opened as early as 5am, to snap up cut-price goods. All major stores and town centres reported business
A £1MILLION blueprint to turn one of Blackburn town centre's most rundown streets into a thriving shopping and leisure area has been unveiled. Massive environmental improvements are planned for King Street in the spring to make the area more attractive
THIS is the season for over-indulgence. But as dietician Tracey Parkington points out, eating heavily on Christmas Day doesn't mean you have to be a blimp come January. Health reporter ROGER AIREY reports THE last thing that you want to be thinking about
BURY player-manager Andy Preece goes into tomorrow's home clash with Kidderminster Harriers with another goal to his tally. The Shakers scorer in Boxing Day's 4-1 defeat at Shrewsbury had been credited to David Nugent by the news agencies, but the club
DESPITE there being little fresh water to re-vitalise rivers very high temperatures, for the time of year, have encouraged fish to feed at most venues over the past week or so. The canal was frozen for a few days, yet managed to retain a little colour
GANNETT UK, the parent company of Lancashire Evening Telegraph publishers Newsquest, has entered into an agreement with rival company SMG to buy its three Glasgow-based Scottish regional newspapers. The £216 million deal for The Herald, Sunday Herald
A MASSIVE historical project charting the development of Blackburn from the Industrial Revolution and beyond is looking for volunteers. Organisers of the project named Cotton Town are looking to hear from people who may themselves, or have relatives,
J MONKHOUSE (Letters, December 12) implies that I won't define cruel sports as he asked me do (Letters, November 6). Nothing could be further from the truth -- I answered every point he raised and even provided examples to show that fox hunting in his
WHY has such a large town as Blackburn, the so-called capital of East Lancashire, which aspires to become a city, got no proper bus station? Compare the hi-tech facilities offered at neighbouring towns and cities like Bolton, Wigan, Chorley, Burnley,
POLICE today warned motorists about a terrifying new teen craze sweeping Burnley and said: "It has to stop before someone is killed." Officers said they had received a spate of reports about the latest trend for throwing stones at moving cars. Pennine
DONCASTER 1, LEIGH RMI 0: RMI boss Steve Waywell left the club, reportedly for a job at Hyde, then RMI slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Doncaster. Full details and match report on Monday. BOXING DAY REPORT: Leigh RMI 0 Halifax Town 2 by David Magilton TWO scintillating
FOR footballers, Christmas Day is just another day at the office. After the presents have been unwrapped, it's off to the training ground in preparation for the Boxing Day fixture. But striker Egil Ostenstad believes it's not as big an ordeal for him,
A LANDLORD has given a big thank you to all his customers after they helped him raise £320 for sick and disabled children. Ian Jagger, of the Gordon Lennox Arms, Burnley Road, Cliviger, said the money came from a charity casino night at the pub this month
ANIMAL welfare volunteers breathed a sigh of relief when no animals were dumped on their doorstep this Christmas. The Altham Animal Centre, off Enfield Road, is used to being deluged with unwanted pets after the festive excitement. But this year the RSPCA
PUSH-BUTTON technology will help prevent major electricity blackouts across East Lancashire, thanks to a £20million investment. Power company United Utilities is hoping the improvements will reduce the effect of faults on weaker parts of the North West's
POLICE today warned motorists about a terrifying new teen craze sweeping Burnley and said: "It has to stop before someone is killed." Officers said they had received a spate of reports about the latest trend for throwing stones at moving cars. Pennine
A NELSON street could be changed to a one way road in the new year. A section of Warde Street will change to a one way system in order to keep the junction with Netherfield Road free of vehicles. This will mean that all vehicles leaving the site will
PENDLE Borough Council will target 18 stores across the borough as they bid to to become East Lancashire's first Fairtrade Zone. A resolution to support the scheme has been put to Pendle Council and a working group set up to oversee the scheme. The resolution
STRONG winds are helping power the fight against crime - and saving £12,000 a year. And lashing waves will also be generating action against unlawful activities as Lancashire police switch on to renewable energy. For the force's Hutton headquarters is
MUSICIANS in Pendle are invited to share their talents with others by joining the Colne Community Band. The band practices each Wednesday between 7.30 and 9.30pm in the parish rooms at Colne Parish Church. It is led by Lynn Monk, a professional musician
A GROUP which represents rail passengers in East Lancashire has criticised the services available in its annual report. The Support the East Lancashire Line Association (STELLA) held its annual meeting in Brierfield. The group found that cancellation
PENDLE Borough Council will target 18 stores across the borough as they bid to to become East Lancashire's first Fairtrade Zone. A resolution to support the scheme has been put to Pendle Council and a working group set up to oversee the scheme. The resolution
CEMETERY charges in Pendle could be raised by ten per cent to bring them in line with other local authorities. The increase will take effect from April 1, 2003, if members of Pendle's executive approve the increase at their next meeting on January 8.
FATHER Christmas made his way to the Peel Centre in Blackburn to raise money for charity. Santa was joined by members of the Blackburn Greys Round Table and staff from Currys, who raised £195 for Cancer Research and Life Education Centres.
GANNETT UK, the parent company of Lancashire Evening Telegraph publishers Newsquest, has entered into an agreement with rival company SMG to buy its three Glasgow-based Scottish regional newspapers. The £216 million deal for The Herald, Sunday Herald
STRONG winds are helping power the fight against crime - and saving £12,000 a year. And lashing waves will also be generating action against unlawful activities as Lancashire police switch on to renewable energy. For the force's Hutton headquarters is
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
PUSH-BUTTON technology will help prevent major electricity blackouts across East Lancashire, thanks to a £20million investment. Power company United Utilities is hoping the improvements will reduce the effect of faults on weaker parts of the North West's
STRONG winds are helping power the fight against crime - and saving £12,000 a year. And lashing waves will also be generating action against unlawful activities as Lancashire police switch on to renewable energy. For the force's Hutton headquarters is
THIS is the season for over-indulgence. But as dietician Tracey Parkington points out, eating heavily on Christmas Day doesn't mean you have to be a blimp come January. Health reporter ROGER AIREY reports THE last thing that you want to be thinking about
CLARETS fans who found Stan Ternent's autobiography in their Christmas stocking won't need to be told how much the Burnley boss will want to win at Bramall Lane on New Year's Day. His dislike of Neil Warnock is well chronicled and the 3-0 defeat at the
DEAN WEST'S third Burnley goal came from the unlikely source of his left boot, and he admitted: "Now I want to score with a header." The right back was hoping he might achieve that feat at Brighton this afternoon, and he explained: "I have scored a few
EWOOD ace Brad Friedel today set his sights on a charge for Europe following Rovers' super start to the festive programme. Four points from their last two games against Manchester United and Liverpool has meant Rovers now have the perfect base from which
TRADERS have launched a campaign urging people to 'Buy Darwen' and keep money in the town. The move was prompted by businessman Ashley Reece, 30, who has lived in Darwen all his life. As he drove along the M65 recently, Ashley was infuriated by the first
GANNETT UK, the parent company of Lancashire Evening Telegraph publishers Newsquest, has entered into an agreement with rival company SMG to buy its three Glasgow-based Scottish regional newspapers. The £216 million deal for The Herald, Sunday Herald
STRONG winds are helping power the fight against crime - and saving £12,000 a year. And lashing waves will also be generating action against unlawful activities as Lancashire police switch on to renewable energy. For the force's Hutton headquarters is
MOTHER and son cancer survivors who were struck by the disease within months of one another have turned their hands to fundraising. Thanks to generous family and friends in East Lancashire, Sandra and Stephen Hobson have raised more than £8,000 for the
A PUB landlord today defended an advertising campaign which included sticking illegal promotions on 20,000 coins and said: "We'll continue to do it until MI5 says we can't." Nick Hogan of the Holden Arms, Grane Road, Haslingden, spoke out after customers
PUSH-BUTTON technology will help prevent major electricity blackouts across East Lancashire, thanks to a £20million investment. Power company United Utilities is hoping the improvements will reduce the effect of faults on weaker parts of the North West's
CHEWING gum is a problem that has blighted Blackburn's footpaths for many years. But CCTV cameras may soon be brought in to catch the 'spitting gum' offenders and bring them to justice. And Blackburn with Darwen Council is considering introducing a pilot
RESIDENTS in Blackburn flats today called for action to help asylum seekers being targeted by vandals in their neighbourhood. Three flats were damaged and several others vandalised when bricks were hurled through windows of ground floor properties in
JAMES Anderson walks tall with his shoulders back. But while cricket's latest England international has every reason to puff out his chest with pride, his 6ft 2ins frame and confident swagger masks a shy young man who still seems bewildered by his recent
