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  • Police set DNA trap for Rossendale crooks

    POLICE have set DNA traps in a bid to catch burglars who have been targeting empty premises. The product, called SelectaDNA, is being used at a number of locations including Alma Street Chapel, in Bacup, and Ashley Court in Whitworth. Alma Street Chapel

  • 'No regrets' for boss of collapsed Chipping firm

    THE former owner of an historic family furniture company, which collapsed earlier this year, has insisted he has ‘no regrets’ over rejecting a £1million lifeline. Chipping-based HJ Berry and Sons was last year offered a cash injection by a business

  • Willie Irvine: My story, part one

    WILLIE Irvine stood at the end of Andy Lochhead’s hospital bed in total disbelief. As strike partners in the mid-1960s, the Burnley duo were some of the best in the business. Together, they were formidable, scoring 118 goals between

  • Good Golly Miss Molly

    Ted Robbins the Crawshawbooth based comedian has a daughter who is hoping to become Miss England. Molly, 19, is first attempting to become Miss Burnley which will then give her the opportunity to try for the national title. Molly an "ex-Goth" is

  • East Lancs women aim for the stars on charity midnight walk

    HUNDREDS of women will take to the streets of Blackburn to complete a 10-mile ‘starlight walk’ this weekend. The event, starting at 10pm on Saturday, will raise funds for East Lancashire Hospice and residents along the way are being urged to come out

  • Two arrests after ‘arson’ at Accrington house

    TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a man was trapped in a house blaze in Accrington. Fire crews were called to Derby Street, near Eastgate, just before 2.30am yesterday. As three fire engines arrived at the scene firefighters

  • Darwen man locked up for touching car with backside

    A 33-year-old man was locked up — for touching a car with his backside. Blackburn magistrates heard that Daniel David Fletcher was subject to an anti-social behaviour order which prohibited him from even touching a car. He was arrested when police saw

  • Body of missing man found in Hyndburn culvert

    THE body of a man has been recovered from a culvert behind the Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Clayton-le-Moors. The 39-year-old man from Church had been reported missing by his family on Thursday afternoon. Police said concerned relatives called the man’s phone

  • Summer Event at Tor View

    Tor View Community Special School, Clod Lane Haslingden, is holding a Summer Coffee Morning on Friday, 28th May from 10am to 11.30am. There will be Father's Day Cards & Gifts, Cream Teas and Strawberry Plants for sale. Contact; 01706 214640

  • Oswaldtwisle allotments devastated by ‘arson’ attack

    THREE explosions wrecked part of an allotments site after a suspected arson attack. The major blaze ripped through Stanhill allotments, Oswaldtwistle, and ignited propane gas cylinders. Police are investigating the ‘suspected arson’, which wrecked six

  • Ellis steps down as Colne skipper as Anwar arrives

    Colne unleash pace ace Anwar Ali on East Lancs at The Horsfield in the Lancashire League tomorrow. The Pakistani’s arrival was delayed by a training camp and hands a great boost to Colne, who have had a wretched start to the campaign and are bottom of

  • Knowles not a fan of Saturday derbies

    THE Lancashire League’s top two collide at Bentgate tomorrow – but skipper Graham Knowles believes the scheduling of Haslingden’s derby with Ramsbottom is totally wrong. Knowles’ Haslingden are top of the tree with six wins from their six games and they

  • Ribble Valley MP bids to be Deputy Speaker

    RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans will run to be Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, he has announced. If successful the Conservative MP would step in to chair debates when Speaker of the House John Bercow is absent, possibly even holding court during

  • East Lancs adult students prove it’s not too late to learn

    ADULTS who returned to education were comm-ended for their outstand-ing work. Nelson and Colne College held its annual adult awards evening on Wednesday where 130 students and their families attended to celebrate this year’s successes. Held in Nelson

  • Work restarts at Rawtenstall shopping centre

    WORK has restarted on the mothballed Newhallhey development in Rawtenstall after a deal was completed by administrators. Council leader Coun Tony Swain has heralded the decision as a positive sign for one of the valley’s gateway locations. Half-finished

  • Officers in East Lancs spread anti-violence drive’s message

    POLICE have pledged to carry out special operations in the name of the Lancashire Telegraph's ‘Consequences’ campaign. And the Telegraph will be accompanying officers on test purchase stings, and other high-profile actions as the force throws its weight

  • Burnley landmark's restoration complete

    THE restoration of one of Burnley’s crown jewels is set to be celebrated with a series of events throughout the summer. Heritage experts are building up to a celebration parade to mark the end of £2.1million improvements to Towneley Park, funded by the

  • Owzat for a great result at cricket!

    Not a bad week all round. We won the cup after a thrilling game in the final of the Blackburn Combination Birtwistle Cup and England beat the Aussies at cricket. Whilst I was never one for glory, on this occasion I must say it was quite remarkable

  • PM silent on BAE contract

    A DEFENCE contract which employs thousands of East Lancashire people was yesterday left out of a document from Britain’s new coalition government. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and Liberal Democrat deputy Nick Clegg launched the

  • Blackburn father and son 'tri' race to thank charity

    A FATHER is raising funds for the National Autistic Society to say thanks for the vital support the group has given his son. Paul Eatwell and his eldest son Nathanial are entering a triathlon in June to help the charity, which has helped Dominic Eatwell

  • My duty to serve

    I WOULD like to thank all those who voted for me in the local elections. I will do my best to serve you all. Coun FLORENCE OLDFIELD, Ewood Ward, Blackburn.

  • We face many years of debt

    Gordon Brown may have had all the character in the world but he had no thought for the welfare of the country and was spending and borrowing money like there was no tomorrow. It will take years to get us out of this debt no matter who is in power.

  • Fighting for our town centre

    Blackburn Town Centre is on the verge of substantial change. The new extension to The Mall shopping centre opens this summer and there is so much riding on it being a success. The Tithebarn development in Preston threatens that success – and potentially

  • Nightmare? It’s all over now

    The election outcome was not exactly what I would have wanted but, if it has created a ‘nightmare scenario’ for Coun Mulla (Letters, May 14) and his friends, it was probably worth it. For the rest of us, our nightmare ended with the departure of Gordon

  • Actions to be proud of

    POLICE take a lot of stick these days because people say there are not enough of them out and about on the streets. It’s a generalised criticism that’s easy to make and much harder for top officers to shake off because it’s often based on perceptions

  • Hope for Sophie Lancaster album

    A CHARITY album compiled in memory of murdered Rossendale student Sophie Lancaster will be released tomorrow. New Model Army and Wayne Hussey have donated tracks for the ‘HOPE’ collection, along with 13 other artists. The fundraising

  • Win Tickets to see USC Live with Pixie Lott

    The stylish, beautiful and über-talented Pixie Lott will be the next headliner of USC Live – the series of exclusive, intimate gigs taking place in small venues across the UK throughout 2010. USC Live with Pixie Lott will take place on Friday

  • Police to carry out spot checks on East Lancs taxis

    POLICE are to carry out spot-checks on taxis as they believe thieves are hiring them to transport stolen goods around Burnley and Padiham. Police said they believed that thieves were booking cabs to take them to and from break-ins. The ploy is used as

  • Olympic hero backs Pendle cycle race

    OLYMPIC hero Steven Burke has given his seal of approval to a cross-country track which will serve as Pendle’s answer to a Tour de France stage. Steven, from Colne, joined Brian Cookson, Pendle Council regener-ation director and British Cycling

  • Darwen park ‘heritage trail’ bid gets cash boost

    A ‘STORY-telling’ heritage trail is to be built in Bold Venture Park, Darwen, after almost £50,000 funding was secured from the Big Lottery Fund. Sculptures linked into a professionally-written story will be installed at the Victorian 20-acre

  • Life-saver Burnley PC saves girl from being struck by train

    A POLICEMAN has been hailed a ‘hero’ after he saved a drunk teenage girl who was seconds away from being struck by a train. PC John Fisher was on patrol when he heard screaming coming from the level crossing in Hufling Lane, Burnley Wood. He rushed

  • Tributes to the Nelson family killed in Pakistan

    NEIGHBOURS and friends remembered the Yousafs as a friendly family who always had a kind word and would be sadly missed. Husband and wife Mohammed and Parviaz and their 21-year-old daughter Tania lived in Howgill Close in Nelson. They

  • Rovers see bid Pole axed

    BLACKBURN Rovers have opted to search for a more experienced striker after ending their interest in Robert Lewandowski as the Pole closes in on a move to Borussia Dortmund. Rovers had been tracking Lewandowski for some time but decided not to make

  • The Rumour Mill - May 21

    JAMES Milner has opened up the door to a move away from Aston Villa by stating he doesn’t know where he will be playing next season. Milner is a major summer target for Manchester City. GARETH Barry says he will be fit in time for the World Cup - with

  • QEGS enjoying a fore-midable 2010

    The QEGS golf team of James Holt Joey Lamb and Joshua Henderson are enjoying a great year after a fine performance at the National Independent School Golf Finals at Oulton Hall, Leeds. After winning their northern region section, beating Ampleforth in

  • Mullin released by Accrington Stanley

    ACCRINGTON Stanley have released former Burnley midfielder John Mullin but offered new deals to 12 players. Mullin, now 34, had featured only three times this season because of ankle problems and was at the end of his contract with the club. Striker

  • Golf results

    ROSSENDALE G Wood Stableford – 1st: S Berry/S Rector 47pts; 2nd: A P Siddle/ A Siddle 47; 3rd: I Dunsmuir/I G Dunsmuir 45; 4th: A Clegg/ A Cowking 44; 5th: J Lord/J Jefferson 44; 6th: D Green/D Fitton 44; 7th: C Moores/ S Andrews 44; 8th: R Beaty/ A

  • Lamb is top performer in Preston

    BLACKBURN youngster Joey Lamb was East Lancashire’s top performer at last Sunday’s Lancashire Boys Championship at Preston Golf Club. The 15-year-old Wilpshire member came fifth in the field – three shots behind the winner, Royal Lytham’s Henry Tomlinson

  • Nelson grab golf award

    NELSON Golf Club are hopeful of boosting their junior membership after being awarded the coveted GolfMark status. The King’s Causeway club have become only the third in East Lancashire to boast the accreditation, following in the footsteps of Accrington

  • Fletcher: I'm happy to stay at Burnley

    IN-DEMAND Burnley striker Steven Fletcher insists he has no plans to push for a transfer, despite relegation, after revealing he is happy at Turf Moor. The 12-goal top scorer is believed to be a target for Midlands clubs Wolves and Birmingham