ENGLAND overcame Mexico at Wembley tonight in their last home match before the World Cup starts next month. Ledley King, Peter Crouch and Glen Johnson found the net but Mexico did cause problems in the first half. King made his first
ARTWORK by the boyfriend of a murdered Rossendale woman is to be exhibited in aid of the charity set up in her memory. Fifteen paintings by Robert Maltby, who was also attacked when Sophie Lancaster was kicked to death in a Bacup park in
A MAN who smuggled millions of cigarettes from China to Bacup has been told to pay back £50,000. Craig Waterhouse is already serving a two years and four months jail term for his part in the operation. He told a court he had paid out
A MAN has died after falling 50ft from a tree in Great Harwood. Dennis Slater, 31, formerly of Fernhurst Street, Ewood, but who had been living in the Rishton area, was amongst a group of 20 friends camping in ‘The Pines’ off Blackburn Old
AN off-licence has been accused of having an “utter and blatant disregard for the law” after continually failing test purchasing operations. Police have branded the Happy Shopper, in Briercliffe Road, Burnley as having a “shocking record” after
THE most prolific known burglars will be visited by police as they bid to keep crime rates at a 35-year low. Daytime and evening doorknocks, extra patrols at hotspots and warning letters to criminals are all part of a bid to further reduce burglaries
A youth project has received new equipment to help it expand. Groundwork’s Reachout programme, based in Ash Grove, Darwen, was given desks, chairs and cabinets from social welfare charity Recycling Lives. The furniture was part of 3,000 items surplus
Oliver the popular musical will be performed at Rakefoot Methodist Church, Crawshawbooth from June 1st to June 6th by sixty youngsters from the Valley Academy. Call 01706 231920 for tickets. Performances are at 7pm nightly and matinees at 2pm on June
Burnley legend Willie Irvine played with some of the best players of his generation, in the second part of his life story he talks about his time with George Best and how he heard about his international call-up through a late night knock on the door.
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum has a range of activities for children and adults on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st May. There will be demonstrations, funfair rides, craft and games activities. The action is from midday to 5pm. Accompanied children are free
Reports suggest Brian Laws is considering a move for Peterborough’s highly-rated winger George Boyd. Boys spent the end of the season on loan at Nottingham Forest after making it clear that he will not sign a new contract at London Road before
Burnley have signed one of Northern Ireland’s top young strikers, 16-year-old Shay McCartan. The youngster, who has played for Glenavon and Banbridge Town Juniors FC, will join the first-year scholars next season. Clarets’ director of
Charlton goalkeeper Darren Randolph is the latest name to be linked with a move to Turf Moor. It would be a return to East Lancashire for Randolph if a deal was to go through. The Dublin-born Republic of Ireland Under 21 international
A man was rushed to hospital moments before he was due to be sentenced for defrauding a shop out of five TVs. Donald Stewart, 54, of Coates Avenue, Barnoldswick, was told at an earlier hearing that he could face a custodial sentence after admitting
POLICE have announced a crackdown on street drinking at a Ribble Valley festival after drunken revellers caused chaos at last year’s event. In 2009, the annual Longridge Field Day was followed by an evening of anti-social drunken behaviour
LIFESIZE cardboard cut-outs of West Craven’s neighbourhood bobby are being put up around the area as part of a crackdown on retail theft. The cut-outs of community beat manager PC Mark Hyde will be placed in shops and other venues in Barnoldswick and
A MAN who tried to get a confused seven-year-old to copy a porn star and perform a sex act on him is facing a long stretch behind bars. Robert Carrel, now 54, also made an 11-year-old perform a sex act, and groped her. Both victims, who were said
A CODE of conduct for bailiffs is being drawn up in Hyndburn - a year after a vulnerable Accrington man died during a bailiff call. Councillors said a public discussion of rules governing bailiffs would ensure Hyndburn residents were aware
TORY and Labour councillors have been accused of striking a ‘dirty deal’ by Liberal Democrats who refused to support an all-party executive. At the annual Pendle Council meeting on Thursday, Conservative and Labour members voted in favour of forming
A MAN who exposed himself to two girls aged 12 and 13 is being hunted by police. The culprit struck man in the Beaufort Street area of Nelson on Wednesday morning. He is described as white, about 35 with grey hair. Police are linking the incident to
A FAILED asylum seeker who sexually assaulted a barmaid has been jailed for a year. Abdulkhalieq Mahmoudi made unwelcome advances to the woman, tried to kiss her and rubbed a hand along her thigh. The incident culminated in him exposing himself.
JASON Wilcox is often regarded as one of Blackburn Rovers’ unsung heroes in their glory years of the mid-1990s, but there is no doubting that the England winger played a big part in the club’s success, culminating in the Premier League title win
THE driver of an out-of-control car which killed a mother and toddler had suffered a heart attack at the wheel, an inquest heard today. But the coroner ruled that 89-year-old Ernest Wray - who also died in the crash - was fit to drive, after
ACCRINGTON Stanley look set to lose striker Bobby Grant to Championship club Scunthorpe United in the next few days. Stanley have turned down a bid from Scunthorpe for the 19-year-old, who has been one of the stars of their team this season
A BUSINESSMAN who smashed into a wall trying to get away from police in his Range Rover was more than twice the drink drive limit, a court was told. Mohammed Syed, 30, who had gone through red traffic lights, fled the vehicle and then pretended he
John Connelly was in the England squad for the 1966 World Cup but was dropped after only one match, missing the final. The former Burnley and Blackburn Rovers winger tells what it was like... AS he met up with his former England team-mates once
Lancashire tin-top star Tom Boardman is making a guest appearance - along with his car - at the St Georges Centre in Preston this weekend. Forton-based Boardman is contesting the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, and his home round takes place
HOSPITAL patients say they are treated with dignity and respect and have confidence in nurses, according to a major survey. Results of the National In-Patient Survey 2009, carried out by the Care Quality Commission, shows that patients’ perceptions
NORTH West MEP Nick Griffin has signalled his intention to quit as British National Party leader after the party conceded it suffered a "bloody nose" at the hands of voters this month. Mr Griffin, who was soundly defeated in his own bid to
JACK Straw's special advisor Mark Davies is getting used to life outside Westminster — after Labour lost the election and he lost his job. Mr Davies was the man who 'served in the trenches' with the Blackburn MP for five years, dealing with his boss's
EAST Lancashire council bosses are predicting 'tough times ahead' after the new government announced £6.2billion cuts. Bosses at Lancashire County Council and the North West Development Agency said that the cutbacks would run into millions
A LONGRIDGE man has died after a head-on crash with another bike on a popular route in the Yorkshire Dales yesterday. The accident happened on the B6255 Ribblesdale Road between Hawes to Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 10.35am. The 40-year-old man from
BURNLEY defender Clarke Carlisle has expressed his delight after former club Blackpool gained promotion to the Premier League on Saturday. Blackpool beat Cardiff 3-2 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley – thanks to a winner from former Accrington
EAST Lancashire basked in glorious sunshine with temperatures higher than most Mediterranean hotspots. The area was treated to temperatures of 25°C (77°F) to 27°C (80.6°F) over the weekend. It was even hotter than holiday destinations
THERE was a massive love-in at the Arena this weekend. Not between Black Eyed Peas lead man will.i.am and Cheryl Cole — as the tabloid gossips would have us believe — but between The Peas and the city of Manchester. And the star was undoubtedly
SMOKE was seen billowing into the skies when a huge blaze swept through the moors yesterday. More than 50 firefighters used fire beaters to dampen down the flames at Winter Hill, Rivington. Ten fire engines were called at about 1.45pm when the
LANCASHIRE law firm Napthens has hired solicitor Kimberley Barrett. Miss Barrett is an expert working with corporate, council and educational clients, and in HR issues. Chris Boyle, a boss at Napthens, said: “Kimberley has a great level of experience
RESIDENTS in Pendle are backing plans to extend a set of boarding kennels near their homes. Twenty one people who live close to Robin Hill Cottage in Greenhead Lane, Reedley, have written to Pendle Council to point out that the kennels are clean, there
AN ELECTRICIAN who started growing cannabis worth £8,000 when work dried up used his expertise to get free power for the ‘sophisticated’ operation. A court was told how ex-soldier Michael Greenwood, 34, who had begun the ‘skunk’ enterprise at his home
NORTH West Development Agency (NWDA) boss Steven Broomhead met new Business Secretary Vince Cable as the future of the organisation hangs in the balance. Supporters say the NWDA provides invaluable support to businesses, through grants and advice. But
STAFF at Earby-based Holiday Cottages Group are celebrating success after completing NVQs in business administration, customer services, new sales, leadership and management. Learning and development manager Sarah Clipston said: “As a company we have
BURNLEY defender Danny Fox was caught driving at more than 110mph in Scotland, but blamed it on the excite-ment of signing for the club. Fox, 23, was banned from driving for six months, and fined £600, at Lanark Sheriff Court after pleading
I WAS barely a twinkle in my dad’s eye. The atom was unsplit. So too was the unity of our world, and the families out of which it was built. Dad looked on my mum-to-be and meant every single word of that ‘til death do us part’ promise. After all, didn
England goalkeeper David James is “100 per cent confident” the team will be prepared in the event of a penalty shoot-out at this summer’s World Cup. England have been knocked out of the 1990, 1998 and 2006 World Cups on penalties, and were also eliminated
During the freezingly cold January of 2010 I was determined not to waste a minute of my time in the Lancashire countryside once the sun started to shine. Whilst snowed in, I planned to stroll around the paths surrounding the old halls and country parks
Address: Burnley Road, Altham, BB5 5UL. Phone number: 01282 774444 Lancashire Telegraph review by Suzanne Geldard from May 24, 2010. YOU know you’re in the right place when you can’t make your mind up about what to eat.
I am looking for past students of Accrington and Rossendale college on the TOPS course in 1979. It was a catering course where students studied for 7061 and 7062. It was a fun time and I had fond memories of the students there. If there are any past
Chorley fans will have the chance to meet new manager Garry Flitcroft and assistant Mike Quigley in a special question and answer session at the Victory Park social club on Friday, May 28. The meeting starts at 7.30 for 8pm and a good turnout
There has been a flurry of articles in the press concerning the Pagan Police Association. They have dragged out age-old misconceptions about pagans celebrating ‘lactating ewes’ and enjoying ‘unabashed sexuality and promiscuity’. The truth couldn’t be
THE deaths of three family members from East Lancashire have caused shock and revulsion around the world. Mohammad Yousaf, his wife Parviaz and their daughter Tania were apparently shot dead by their relatives in a dispute over an arranged marriage.
I am saddened by the letters from Coun Mulla and Fiona Galbraith. The tone struck me – the use of words like ‘night-mare’, ‘rogue’, ‘toffs’ ‘disgusted’, ‘devil’. They portray a bitterness and nastiness which disappoints me, and a sort of inverted snobbery
A MAN who killed his best friend is bidding to win his freedom from the secure mental health unit where he is being held. Mark Harrington was 26 when he shot 18-year-old Anthony Rigby, in the back of the head in Blackburn. In September
ACCRINGTON Stanley’s place in the Joma South West Challenge pre-season tournament, due to take place in north Devon between July 19 and 25, has been confirmed. The other 11 clubs involved are Kilmarnock, Doncaster, Leyton Orient, Shrewsbury,
A FAMILY have been left devastated after their rare £10,000 motorhome was stolen hours before they were due to embark on a weekend break. The Thomas family from Ramsgreave were planning on enjoying the sunny weather with a trip to Ullswater
Whenever snails are mentioned most people screw up their faces and say urgh! To the naturalist, however, snails are fascinating creatures and are not just ‘a heap of slime in a shell’. Because of their lack of speed snails are easy to study and around
A BURNLEY man who was jailed for supplying heroin last year has been ordered by pay back over £10,000. Jameel Khan, 41, was brought back before the courts under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Khan, of Thorn Street, was found to have benefited from his crimes
TWO bikers were killed after crashing into each other on a popular motorcycle route yesterday morning. The head-on collision occurred between a black Kawasaki and white Honda on the B6255 between Hawes and Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 10.36am.
LANCASHIRE’S chances of progression in the Clydesdale Bank 40 are all but over after being sunk by a dominant Surrey display. Rory Hamilton-Brown’s side won by eight wickets with 97 balls to spare in their pursuit of 166, consigning the Lightning to
The eighties live on for more than 25 million Brits. From food to fashion and music, the decade still influences more than half of British adults, according to a survey. Favourites from those years include video recorders, chicken kiev, Eurythmics records
Church made it four league wins on the bounce against Todmorden at Centre Vale. Andrew Bentley claimed his second six-wicket haul in as many games as Todmorden were 84 all out chasing Church’s 116. Church innings A Mirza c Brown b Pearson 6 CM
Jimmy Hayhurst claimed a career best 6-73 as Accrington got back to winning ways against Lowerhouse. Lowerhouse innings CR Cottam c Sneddon b Hayhurst 27 C Bleazard c Lloyd b DN Ormerod 3 Heal b Hayhurst 0 BR Heap st Wilson b Clarke
With reference to the poster campaign (LT, May 17) at the bottom of Montague Street, Blackburn. Urban renewal and regeneration is necessary and comes at a price, but it is highly irresponsible when local history and heritage is lost in the process. The
I hear that new Transport Minister Philip Hammond has declared an end to the war with motorists. Good to hear. I trust he means it. Whilst vigour is needed in dealing with reckless, dangerous and irresponsible drivers, there is only one real and effective
THERE may be more twists and turns before it can be confirmed that Burnley's children's ward is not moving to Blackburn. But what does seem clear is that the new coalition government is taking a more common sense approach to changes in health
JUST why are we giving so many millions to Brussels per day to prop up the various governments – Greece and maybe Portugal, Spain, Italy and Ireland? I foresee the Euro going down completely in the near future. JOHN MCNULTY, St Lawrence Street, Great
Burnley’s batting woes continued as they were bowled out for 79 by Enfield at Turf Moor. But the visitors had to dig deep to win as they were 13-4 at one stage in another early finish. Burnley innings DD Pickup c DJ Bracewell b Fazal 3 MQ Ali
Andrew Payne was the toast of Rawtenstall as his majestic 113 led his men to a derby win at Bacup. Payne faced 136 balls in his knock as Rawtenstall posted 272-5 and was not needed with the ball as Bacup were 111 all out. Rawtenstall innings
Nelson made short work of Rishton, wrapping up their eight-wicket win before 5pm. Sam Halstead claimed six wickets as Rishton were demolished for 79 with only Chris Lambert, Ben Bridson and Mo Patel making double figures. Nelson were in a hurry
A PET dog from East Lancashire will follow Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road to become a stage star in the Wizard of Oz. One-year-old Dangerous Dave from Rossendale, a mini schnauzer, beat off competition from four other dogs on the BBC1 show
A fifth win on the spin for East Lancs saw them take a grip on third. Their game at Colne marked the return of pace ace Anwar Ali. But the Pakistan star, whose arrival was delayed by a training camp, had a miserable day bowling 17 wicket-less overs
Opera North presents Rusalka, a spellbinding tale of innocence, yearning, disappointment and the transcendent power of love inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Rusalka, is a water nymph, who yearns to be part of the human
A DREAM job for anyone with a sweet tooth is on offer at a Nelson business. The Happy Sweet Shop is looking to recruit a team of volunteer sweet tasters to sample new product lines and provide feedback. The lucky applicants will be sent a pack of sweets
STUART Maher made a swashbuckling maiden half century batting at number 11 – but Great Harwood’s woes continued at Padiham. Maher’s stunning innings, a blistering knock of 50 from just 44 balls in a last wicket stand on 55, was one of the many
FRANCOIS du Plessis scorched into the Lancashire League and straight to the top of the table as he debuted with distinction for Ramsbottom in their derby win at Haslingden on a searing hot Saturday. The South African former Lancashire star finally got
There was joy for Salesbury as they came out on top at Ribblesdale Wanderers. They won by 44 runs after pro Richard Rostron hit 67 in their 186-7. Salesbury W Cook ct Jackson b Britcliffe 14 I Riley st Peel b Brictliffe 4 J Watson lbw
AFTER a 2,000-mile round trip for vital repairs, a rare chandelier has returned to Padiham. Gawthorpe Hall has been reunited with the precious piece, which was sent to Venice for glass work earlier this month. The chandelier, which is made up of pink
TWO hundred jobs are up for grabs from today at Blackburn's new Primark store. The fashion chain is a flagship retailer of the new £66million redevelopment at the Mall shopping centre, and more jobs will follow as other stores open. Blackburn
A DARWEN dance team will take centre stage on a new ITV show this summer. Cheer Valley senior street cheer team is rated the best in the country at the new high-octane craze which mixes elements of street dance and cheer leading. Now they will celebrate
Settle, with last year’s professional Brett Findlay now playing as an amateur, sunk Clitheroe. Current pro Harry Boam claimed 5-23 as Clitheroe were all out for 113 and Andrew McCracken made an unbeaten 53 as Settle strolled home. Clitheroe
Earby won at Cherry Tree in a good game. Ali Azmat made 96 and Craig Walton 80 as Earby posted 254-4 - but felt they were about 30 short of what they should have recorded on a swealtering day. And as long as Cherry Tree professional
Whalley were the day’s biggest hitters as they made the third highest score in the Senior League’s history at Edenfield. The hottest weekend of the season produced a record breaking display at Gincroft Lane where Edenfield and Whalley amassed 580
Oswaldtwistle Immanuel beat Barnoldswick in a game played at Droylsden due to continuing work at Victory Park. Gerard Metcalf was the hero as he claimed five wickets. When Danny Metcalf hit 52, Ossie got past Barlick’s 177-8 with three
MOHAMMED Zaman Khan cracked his first ton for Darwen as his form matched the hot weather in a stunning win over Lancaster. The professional was in magnificent form as the sun shone down on Birch Hall and Zaman Khan stepped up to the plate in some style
Read are the new leaders after beating Baxenden at Back Lane in a run festival. Ian Austin made 66 and Mark Rishton 57 as Bash posted 235-8 from their 45 overs – but Read were in the mood and won the game thanks to skipper Chris Holt. Holt
Chorley had a bad day as Lancashire Colts visited Windsor Park and went away with a 101-run win. The side of up and coming players from the Lancashire Cricket Board’s Academy – and a few older heads like skipper Jason Swift – batted first
LEAM Richardson has had offers to link up with other clubs next season after only being offered non-contract terms with Accrington Stanley – but a decision over his future could be made more difficult by a debt of gratitude to management duo John
Rio Ferdinand has vowed being captain of England will not change him. Fitness permitting, it will be Ferdinand who leads England into battle for their World Cup opener against the United States in Rustenburg on June 12. And, should Fabio Capello’s men
Grant Hanley is set to represent Scotland under 19s again today when they face Croatia. The Scots need a victory to give them any chance of qualifying for July’s UEFA Under 19s Championships in France. Hanley could not prevent Scotland
BLACKBURN Rovers skipper Ryan Nelsen - currently back in New Zealand preparing for the World Cup - says he could consider a move to Wellington Phoenix in his homeland when his Ewood contract expires. "I've still got two years left at Blackburn
NEWLY promoted Blackpool are set to move for Bolton’s Kevin Davies as they prepare for life in the Premier League. LUKE Young appears to be heading for the Aston Villa exit door after questioning the team selections of manager Martin O’Neill. That
CAMPAIGNERS have claimed victory in the fight to stop Burnley’s children’s ward moving to Blackburn. They said a policy change by the new Government meant the plans were ‘dead in the water’. However the strategy appears to hit any hope of reversing
Three teenage girls who got disorientated while walking from a pub up Hameldon Hill had to be rescued by Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue Team at 5.30pm yesterday. After setting off from the Hapton Inn, Accrington Road, the girls realised they
The Wiggles are thrilled to be bringing their new live show to the UK in 2010. Join Sam, Jeff, Anthony and Murray and their world-famous Wiggly friends for the happiest show in town. Everyone loves a circus and this show has acrobats, gymnasts
Crazy Jack consists of a wide range of top quality, pure organic dried fruits, nuts, pulses, seeds, rice and snacks including the first organic apricot and award-winning organic marzipan. Crazy Jack Fruit Fingers are a great way of sneaking nutritious
BLACKBURN Rovers have not ruled out moving back in for former targets Benjani and James Beattie as their hopes of having a new striker on board within weeks of the end of the season start to fade. Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has made a centre
ROBBIE Blake is understood to be ‘50/50’ about whether to stay at Burnley after being given a week to decide his future. Blake has been offered a new deal at Turf Moor, with his contract due to expire in June, but had suggested a month ago
THE victim of a 'despicable' paedophile has been praised for her bravery as the man who stole her childhood was finally jailed — 30 years after she was first abused. The woman said coming forward was 'the hardest thing I have ever done' but
