MANAGEMENT at a bar once owned by The Fixer and Shameless star Jody Latham have been told to keep the noise down. Bosses at what used to be Jack’s Bar, in Gisburn Road, Barrowford, were ordered to stop annoying neighbours with loud music, or face another
A SECOND World War veteran died after being struck by a Ford Transit van on a busy road, an inquest was told. Murray Shillington, 91, of Scott Street, Padiham, died just yards from his home after he stepped off the pavement to cross Padiham Road, but
DARWEN MP Janet Anderson has written to bus company Lancashire United demanding that wheelchair-friendly buses are reinstated on routes in the town. Recent changes and cuts by the company have seen single-decker buses, which drop to meet kerbs, replaced
BLACKBURN Rovers beat Accrington Stanley 3-1 at the Crown Ground tonight, as 2,453 people turned up to help the cash-strapped League Two outfit. Morten Gamst Pedersen and Franco Di Santo gave Blackburn Rovers a 2-0 half time lead as Sam Allardyce
A CRACKDOWN on vandalism and criminal damage has been launched in the heart of a Rossendale town. Bacup town centre has been flagged up as a priority for police and council officers after a series of anti-social behaviour issues were reported by residents
JASON Roberts partners Benni McCarthy for Blackburn Rovers tonight as they visit Accrington Stanley for a fund raiser for the League Two outfit. Sam Allardyce has included several senior players in his starting line-up, as Rovers look to help Stanley
TIMBER holiday cottages in Worsthorne could provide a boost to Burnley’s rural economy, a councillor said. Proposals have been unveiled by Geoff Eccles for 13 chalets at Saville Green Farm, off Gorple Road, in a bid to attract adven-turous holidaymakers
TRAFFIC was stopped for an hour after a pedestrian was seen walking along the M65. A 34-year-old man was arrested after police received reports that a pedestrian was walking along the hard shoulder between junction four A666 Blackburn Road
EAST Lancashire’s 600 postal workers say they are ready to strike next Thursday. But union officials said the industrial action was ‘the last thing they wanted’ over a ‘modernisation’ row. They have offered a last-ditch deal aimed at averting the
AN East Lancashire newsagents spokesman says he's disappointed after MPs voted to ban tobacco from being displayed in shops. The Health Bill, which also includes a ban on cigarette vending machines, was passed by the Commons last night.
A DRIVER escaped with minor injuries after his car came off a country road, flipped over a wall and rolled down a 10ft embankment. The driver, a man in his 40s, managed to crawl free from the wreckage of the Renault Megane, police said. The emergency
WE have the great chance to show the world what the Burnley v Blackburn game means to East Lancashire, and I really hope the fans of both sides raise the roof. But I hope they do it in the right way. We don’t need them chanting obscenities and spoiling
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Vince Grella remains a doubt for Sunday’s clash against Burnley after injuring his thigh for Australia against Holland at the weekend. A scan has shown the injury is not as serious as first though, with no tear to
POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a burglary at a Chinese takeaway in Accrington. The Lancashire Telegraph has revealed that detectives are looking into links between three similar burglaries of local takeaways.
A NEW scheme has been launched to help people in the county find honest and trustworthy traders in Lancashire. The Safe Trader Scheme project is the brainchild of the county’s Trading Standards organisation. It will list registered firms which have
It’s taken the Government 10 long years to realise the mistake they made bringing in 24-hour drinking and now they are asking local authorities to ‘look at’ the situation! You can imagine a few of those in power sipping coffee, chatting on the terrace
A NEW member is needed for the Darwen and Rural Neighbourhood Board. A vacancy has arisen because one of the resident members resigned after getting a place at university. The board consists of ward councillors and residents, and is supported by senior
CARL Fogarty’s lavish Ribble Valley home has been put up for sale for £1.7million. The legendary superbike champion has vowed to continue to live in the area but said that he wanted to downsize from the huge five-bedroom home, which is set in nine acres
A PUB raided by police as part of a major crackdown on suspected drug activity will stay closed until further notice. Following Friday night’s Operation Converge, carried out at the Brownhill Arms, Whalley New Road, police have served a closure order
ROY Flanagan made a last minute decision to take up his place in the Great Britain Team at the World Duathlon Championships after a season interrupted through injury, but it was the right call as his trip to America proved well worthwhile.
BLACKBURN Harriers came to the rescue of the Red Rose Cross Country League when at short notice, Bury AC was unable to host the first meeting of the season. They made sure the fixture passed off without a hitch for the 550 entrants – then the Harriers
I WISH I had played against Burnley for Blackburn, but unfortunately it was a game that never happened during my time at Ewood. I know all about the rivalry though. It is a game as a player you really want to play in, because it will be a big game atmosphere
SAM Allardyce and Owen Coyle’s footballing ideals may be regarded as polar opposites in some quarters, but a man who has worked with them both says they may not be so different after all. While Blackburn Rovers boss Allardyce has found it hard
A MAN shot by police during an intelligence-led operation into armed robbery in Haslingden has been charged. Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Serious and Organised Crime Group intercepted a gang in the Co-op convenience store, John Street,
SAM Allardyce will take a strong Blackburn Rovers squad to Accrington Stanley tonight in preparation for Sunday's visit of Burnley. Rovers visit Stanley's Crown Ground tonight for a hastily arranged fund-raiser for the cash-strapped League Two outfit
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect five months of long delays as a major roadworks project begins on a three-mile stretch of the A56. The £7.5million Highways Agency scheme is taking place on a stretch between Bentgate, Haslingden, and
FOUR new Deputy Lieutenants of Lancashire have been appointed to assist the Lord-Lieutenant Lord Shuttleworth in representing the Queen. The new appointees are: * Professor Christopher Carr of Lancaster Former Vice-Chancellor, University of
EAST Lancashire has provided the inspiration for the character names in a new play premiering at a prestigious theatre. Characters called Blackburn, Darwen, Nelson, Pendle, Ribble and Rivington feature in Fireflies at The Lowry in Salford.
A YOUNG film-maker from Accrington has had a movie she made about her life shown at a prestigious national film festival. Sarah Coupe's It’s My Life was screened at The Co-operative Young Film-Makers Festival on Friday at Bradford’s National Media
St John’s Church has received the inspection report on the roof coverings and it confirms that a completely new roof is needed. A detailed specification will now be prepared and quotation invited from three contractors. When the work is being undertaken
JOHN Coleman hopes the entertaining performances his side have produced at recently will persuade both Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers fans to attend tonight’s fund-raising friendly at the Crown Ground. Stanley face Rovers at 7.45pm
CLARETS defender Clarke Carlisle believes manager Owen Coyle deserves more credit for masterminding Burnley’s fine start to the Premier League. Burnley boast a 100 per cent record at Turf Moor after beating Manchester United, Everton, Sunderland and
We’ve just returned from a week on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis – as far north west as you can get in Great Britain and still find people living there. (The next stop to the west is St Kilda and after that it's Newfoundland or Nova Scotia!) It
A BURNLEY volunteer is helping the Government to shape its policy on further education. Alex Chew, 19, has been touring the country to share her views on education for 14 to 19-year-olds. As a member of the Government’s new 14 to 19 Learner Panel she
I visited East Germany in 1982 well before the Berlin Wall crashed down. In those days you were issued with a day visa but only after filling in an exhausting set of forms. Although this procedure took a full two hours before entry was granted
ST Augustine’s RC Primary School, in Lowerhouse Lane, is delighted after being awarded an ICT Mark by Becta, the government-funded body responsible for promoting the use of technology in British schools. It comes after an extensive assessment of the
ROSSENDALE United will travel to Conference outfit Barrow in the second round of the Lancashire Co-Operative Challenge Trophy. John Hughes’ Stags face the tough trip to Holker Street in the first week in November. Clitheroe also face a major test
Yossi Benayoun’s agent has dismissed talk linking the Liverpool midfielder with a move to Manchester City. Reports over the weekend suggested City boss Mark Hughes was weighing up a move for the tricky Israeli winger. However, Benayoun’s representative
Emile Heskey has admitted he will consider leaving Aston Villa in January in a bid to secure his place in the England squad for next summer’s World Cup. The striker, who only joined Villa from Wigan at the start of the year, has started just one Premier
A REAL ale champion is running his first East Lancashire pub after more than four decades working as an accountant. Until recently John Ingham divided his time between a full-time job and role as chairman of the local Campaign for Real Ale branch. But
SECURITY cameras are failing to reduce crime in Colne town centre, angry traders claim. Shopkeepers say they have lost faith in CCTV cameras following five break-ins recently. Colne and District Committee heard that the targets included the newly-established
Does your group need a little cash? Lancashire County Council has £1,200 per year to spend to enhance the well-being of people who live in their area. It enables the distinctive needs and interests of small groups to be taken into account as their
A BURNLEY supporters’ club has labelled police measures for the weekend’s Blackburn Rovers-Clarets derby as ‘draconian’. Burnley fans attending the Sunday lunchtime match at Ewood Park have been told they must travel to the game by coach from Turf Moor
WORKERS at neighbouring firms have been wearing Blackburn and Burnley shirts to work ahead of the big derby. And the mix of Rovers and Clarets supporters at Northern Industrial Electronics and Fairham Mouldings both at Glenfield Industrial Park, off
AN East Lancashire high school has become one of the first in the county to launch itself onto social networking site Twitter. E-learning co-ordinator Andrew Thomas at Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School, Oswaldtwistle, launched the
SINCE the Elevate housing scheme was introduced, East Lancashire’s towns have seen huge changes. Last year, 272 houses no-longer fit for purpose were knocked down across the area to be replaced by new homes. A further 522 are being knocked down this
A FOOTBALL fan has appeared in court charged with racially abusing a Blackpool footballer during a match. Robert Mason is alleged to have made racist comments to striker Jason Euell at Stoke’s Britannia Stadium last month. Mason, of Bradwell Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme
MORTEN Gamst Pedersen has hailed his 2005 derby day winner as ‘one of the best moments of my career’ as he looks to ensure Rovers’ class of 2009 remain top dogs in East Lancashire. Blackburn Rovers’ Norwegian international knocked Burnley out
MAJOR proposals for wind farms in East Lancashire have been allowed by a government planning inspector following a lengthy public inquiry. Moors above Bacup and Todmorden will be affected by the decision, announced today by the Communities Secretary
Regarding the Brownie pack leader of 15 years, she looks very fit and able to do the job. So what does it matter if her hair is grey? Being fit for the job matters even if your hair is green! OAP, Burnley
Asperger syndrome is a personality disorder at the mild end of the autistic spectrum. And those who are affected by this disorder are by nature usually quiet and placid people who are naive, and vulnerable loners etc, but unfotunately are perfect targets
I have never read or listened to so much vacuous, vaporous, venomous cyanide-infused diatribe as when Obama was the target of vilification for being a Nobel Prize winner. I was beginning to wonder if these people have suddenly been afflicted with adult
IN his letter (LT, October 6) criticising the comments of Margo Grimshaw, Mr S T Eaves made an impassioned defence of socialism and eulogised support of the striking postal workers and the service they provide. He should, however, exercise caution.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Lancashire under the Terrorism Act. The man was detained by police in Penwortham, near Preston, at 7am on Tuesday. Officers said there is no immediate threat and the arrest is not linked to Islamic extremism.
A CANCER support group run by volunteers has resigned its membership of a hospital user group, claiming it was being “stifled” by health bosses. Sally Lambert, chairman of the Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends, said her group regretted its decision
CHILDREN in Pendle are set to work with one of the country’s top composers as part of the build-up to the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Local hero Wallace Hartley, who was born in Colne, was famed for leading the Titanic band and making
Address: York Street, Clitheroe Phone number: 01200 452440 Lancashire Telegraph review by Ellie Hargreaves from October 10, 2009. I’VE passed this restaurant a couple of times and never found it very inviting from the outside.
ROBBIE Blake believes beating derby enemies Blackburn Rovers on Sunday would eclipse Burnley’s stunning Wembley play-off success. The Clarets have not overcome their East Lancashire rivals in a competitive game since 1979. But Owen Coyle
MORECAMBE Car Club are appealing for entries for this month's Lune Valley Illuminations Rally. Startiing and finishing at the Lune Rugby Club in Lancaster, crews will tackle 160 miles of lanes in North Lancashire and Cumbria on Saturday and
LABOUR Party bosses have reversed their controversial decision to only put women forward to represent Burnley at the next general election. The U-turn by Labour head office comes after overwhelming opposition from grass-roots activists, who
MOTORISTS suffered delays this morning after a vehicle fire on the M65. The green Citroen Saxo was on fire on the hard shoulder of the westbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 10 at Burnley at around 7.30am. The motorway was not closed but traffic
A MAJOR supermarket is in talks to open a store in Blackburn town centre as the town’s multi-million pound re-generation gathers pace. Sainsbury’s have expressed an interest in the market building in Ainsworth Street, which will be vacated when the town
