A Nelson drug addict caught out planning "social" dealing was told by a judge he was wasting his life and was asked if that was the way he wanted it to be. Judge Norman Wright warned Axis Robertson, who faces seven years inside if he gets involved in
STAFF are set to move into a new multi-million-pound health centre in Burnley next month. Construction at the state-of-the-art development has been completed and the keys have been handed over to Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Primary Care Trust. The
BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw today condemned Israel for the bombing of civilians in its pursuit of terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon. He spoke following a meeting with a delegation of Blackburn Labour Party members and supporters who raised concerns about
HUNDREDS of children from Blackburn schools were given a head start in the world of business thanks to a two-day enterprise event. Hundreds of year eight and nine pupils from St Wilfrid's CE High School and Technology College, Bank Top, Blackburn, and
There's plenty of organic stuff about but here's a refreshing change Fair Trade wine. It comes from a co-operative in Argentina which supports more than 500 producers, many of whom are small-scale farmers. The wine is a lovely light white with
PEOPLE power has won the day after council chiefs restored a stag's head hunting trophy to a public building. The historic stag's head reckoned to be the largest and last stag ever killed in Rossendale was taken down on the instructions of a former
From Sheila Brennan, Bombay Street, Blackburn. A vision of beauty by river and stream Skimming pools where rushes are green, Your movement on water makes rings. Darting through grasses with gossamer wings, Water lilies beneath you look up, Where
COULD we please, Coun Karimeh Foster (LT, July 20), ever have an end to the ridiculous practice of ancient propaganda that has been responsible for all the wars throughout history and is still continuous today as normal? The war in Israel is not about
I WRITE regarding the Blackburn Mela Festival. Each year I plan to visit my relatives in Blackburn to fit in with the schedule of the Mela. I am a regular attendee, along with my four children and friends. Blackburn Mela has always been a highlight
A top food company will make its first appearance at an East Lancashire food festival in August. Booths, which runs supermarkets across Lancashire, will take centre stage with a marquee featuring samples from local suppliers at the North West Fine
AN Accrington school is so enjoyable that pupils can't stop smiling, impressed inspectors found. That was the verdict of Ofsted officials following a visit to St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School at the end of June. In the report, published today
BOGUS council workers stole hundreds of pounds from a woman in her 90s after conning their way into her Blackburn home. One of the conmen, wearing a fluorescent jacket and carrying a clipboard, called at the home in Progress Avenue, Little Harwood,
A TEACHER has been jailed for nine months after being convicted of sexually abusing a 14-year-old pupil. And today, more than 20 years after the attack, his victim said: "I'm glad we've finally nailed him." Donald Hunt, 52, a former religious education
Blackburn with Darwen's new chief executive is set to be named as the man who has overseen the regeneration of the borough. Graham Burgess, executive director of regeneration, was chosen for the role after a unanimous decision by a special appointment
BLACKBURN Rovers were buried under an avalanche of goals as Olympiakos served up a football masterclass here in the Alpine resort of Garmisch Partenkirchen. The Greek champions, inspired by their brilliant Brazilian, Rivaldo, sent Rovers crashing to
BURNLEY'S strikers head into next Saturday's Championship opener in red-hot form. Andy Gray and Steve Jones both hit the scoresheet again last night as the Clarets completed their pre-season training trip to Italy in style. That takes their joint tally
THE brother of a man who died from MRSA has hit out at hospital bosses after it was revealed a pledge to stop staff wearing uniform outside of work has not been put in place. Martin Ravenscroft, who lost his 61-year-old brother David Short to the superbug
ANGRY Darwen residents have hit out at vandals who smashed the town's Boer War memorial. The black stone lion statue, commemorating those who died in the war between 1899 and 1902, stands in Belgrave Square near to the tram shelters. During the past
RIBBLE VALLEY MP, Nigel Evans, has announced venues for his week-long summer surgery tour around his constituency. Mr Evans said: "I look forward to meeting many of you while I am out and about on my annual summer surgery tour. If there are any issues
A blue and grey rucksack, a Motorola V545 mobile phone, a pair of prescription sunglasses and a number of bank cards were stolen from a white Mercedes van in the car park of Pendle Leisure Centre, Albert Road. Colne. The items were stolen between 3pm
COLNE is set to be transformed into a sea of colour as it hosts its first music and flower festival this weekend. And organisers of the festival, designed to help efforts to regenerate the town, are urging residents to come out in force. The two-day
A SEX pest indecently assaulted a woman as she walked with a friend on the canal towpath in Burnley. Two women in their 20s and 30s were walking along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal by Old Hall Street, Daneshouse, when they saw a man standing by the bridge
The draft document for the Padiham town centre improvement scheme has been completed. Contractors are to be invited to draw up designs for the project, part of Padiham Life's £1million scheme to turn Padiham into a thriving market town. The proposals
AN ALCOHOLIC got behind the wheel drunk and crashed after England were knocked out of the World Cup, a court was told. Depressed Michael Anthony Bascetta, 51, who smashed into a neighbour's car at 1am after an all-day drinking session, told the owner
ORPHANED, shipped out of Britain and raised by tribesman in the African bush it's fair to say Tony Bell enjoyed a remarkable childhood. And now the Burnley resident who also found time to live on the freezing Pennine Moors before sneaking back to Africa
A GANG of drunken youths attacked several people in a Burnley street including a disabled pensioner after they were asked to move on. Residents targeted by the gang of up to 10 yobs today spoke of how they tried to fend off the teenagers which included
A football yob who killed a rival football fan has broken an order barring him attending matches, just weeks after being released from prison. Andrew McNee, 22, was jailed for seven years and hit with a 10 year football banning order in July 2003 after
Mark Hughes was not downhearted his Blackburn Rovers side suffering a 5-0 defeat in their latest friendly outing against Olympiakos last night. The Greek champions sent Rovers crashing to their heaviest defeat in Hughes' reign as manager but, after
COMMUNITY chiefs are launching a 100-day blitz on anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and littering in Hyndburn. The clean-up campaign will start with the painting of a community mural to inspire residents to keep their area in tip-top condition. The
OH HOW fickle a TV critic can be. Not a month ago I was happily slating the third series of Little Britain, declaring Matt Lucas and David Walliams had lost their touch and the same characters repeating the same tired catchphrases had caused the joke
WHOEVER took over the much-loved Nico's Italian restaurant at Langho must have known they'd have a tough job on their hands. And so it was with trepidation that four of us decided it was about time we checked out the new Sylhet Indian restaurant.
POLICE officers moving on teenagers from a children's play park in Baxenden have not only had to deal with abuse from the youths, but also complaints from their parents. PC Clare Wall and her accompanying community support officer regularly have to
I READ with interest many letters about Israel being a "terrorist" state involved in the persecution of Muslims and occupying Palestine. I think you will find if you read the history, Jewish people evolved from the Canaan tribes about 1800BC. You will
I HAVE been attending gigs for 36 years and witnessed the ultimate at Manchester Arena last Sunday night. Anyone who saw the stage show must have been blown away and Axl Rose proved he is one hell of an act to beat after two and a half hours of pure
HATS off to Blackburn with Darwen Council for an absolute superb weekend at Arts in the Park. The entire weekend was absolutely first class from start to end. Two full days of solid entertainment, all free of charge. I'm looking forward to Arts
A STRETCH of Barbara Castle Way in Blackburn was closed last night after a collision between an ambulance and a car. Emergency crews were called to the incident at the junction with Whalley New Road where a Rover saloon had been flipped on to its roof
BLACKBURN with Darwen will benefit from a share of £5million to help people off benefits and back into work. The borough has been chosen as one of 13 national pilots to explore better ways of getting people into employment. Mike Kinsella, economic regeneration
A SERIOUS car accident on the A56 near Accrington caused Friday afternoon traffic misery. The crash, near junction eight of the M65, meant gridlock, with traffic grinding to a halt as far away as Haslingden. The incident happened as a blue Fiat Punto
ICY-COLD beer was in plentiful supply for Burnley's thirsty fans last night. Expecting heavy demand for amber nectar, the Sport Hotel Veronello drafted in six kegs of ale to keep supporters happy while watching the Clarets. It came as no surprise that
ANDY Gray fired a double as Burnley wrapped up their Italian assignment with a four-goal spree. The former Sunderland striker hit the mark in both halves as Burnley took their tally in Bardolino into double-figures. It concluded a perfect summer trip
NEW signing Benni McCarthy has thanked Blackburn Rovers for not giving up on him, and described his move to Ewood Park as a dream come true. The striker feared the switch from Portuguese champions Porto might never happen, but finally completed his deal
AN eyewitness who tried in vain to resuscitate seven-year-old hit-and-run victim Olivia Whitehouse today spoke out about the horrific scene he watched unfold. Carl Hartley, of Billinge Road, saw the accident and carried out emergency first aid on the
POLICE were today hunting the driver of a black Range Rover they believe was involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a seven-year-old girl dead. "Little Angel" Olivia Whiteside, of Gold Hey Street, Blackburn, was left dying in the road following
NEIL Hodgson is on the verge of a dramatic return to the World Superbike Championship in 2007. Hodgson, who races in the American series for Ducati, is wanted by his Italian employers to lead a second factory team. And the Burnley rider, who has endured
COLNE captain, David Swarbrick, believes he can guide his side to a respectable finish despite their current lowly position. The Horsfield skipper says confidence has been boosted following improved recent performances which included last Saturday's
CAMPAIGNERS who are fighting for a well-respected family of asylum seekers to be returned to Blackburn have been given new hope. A deported Thai man has been given permission to return to his Shetland home after 8,000 islanders signed a petition demanding
DRUNKEN spectators at a cricket match in Burnley were involved in a mass brawl after fighting broke out in the stands. Police were called to the incident at Burnley Cricket Club, Belvedere Road which involved around 20 people. Officers attending
NHS bosses at East Lancashire's mental health hospital Calderstones have announced 80 posts are to be axed and two wards closed. The hospital, based in Mitton Road, near Whalley, takes in patients with learning difficulties, sometimes referred to the
A DRUG-INDUCED psychotic who a judge wants to get help is finally on the right road to receiving it. Karl Weaver, 25, has now been found a hostel place where he can be assessed for his suitability for probation programmes which could help him stop offending
