THREE people were taken to hospital after a gas canister emitting a potentially harmful substance was set off at Burnley Market. Dozens of shoppers, some covering their faces with handkerchiefs, had to evacuate the Curzon Street market after a device
PACT - Police and Communities Together meetings give you the chance to meet your neighbourhood policing team, have a say on how your neighbourhood is policed and monitor our performance. The Meetings for November are - Rurals - Tockholes on
A DOUBLE glazing salesman was shot in the back of the head as he called door to door on an estate. Alex O'Neill, 17, of Blackburn, was left with a chipped skull after he was hit by an air rifle pellet, thought to have been fired from a first floor window
A DARWEN councillor believes the town has never looked so bad and is calling on the council to speed up demolition work. And Coun Paul Browne has been backed by Darwen MP Janet Anderson in his claim that empty homes in designated regeneration areas
This weekend's entertainment in Haslingden ..... Thursday - Irish Club - Line Dancing Friday - Irish Club - Bingo Farmers Glory - Rusty Commercial - Disco Saturday - Irish Club - Two Hats Con Club - Brian Dee Commercial
It has been brought to the attention of Eccleshill Parish Council that it has been proposed by the Head Mistress of St Paul's School, Hoddlesden to close the public footpath which leads from Johnson New Rd and up past the school. This public footpath
Defra today published the first set of estimates from the Department's 2006/7 survey of municipal waste. This is the third year that results are based on information supplied by local authorities in England to WasteDataFlow. For 2006/7, there was
COUNCIL chiefs are considering building a waste incinerator to help dispose of rubbish which currently goes to landfill sites. The rubbish-burning plant, to be located at a yet-to-be-determined site in Blackburn or Darwen, could even take waste from
THE parents of Joshua Ford, whose legs were amputated after meningitis, still have not received any Government cash to pay for his care. Joshua, nine, of Lisbon Drive, Burnley, fell ill with a rare form of the brain bug at the end of August, and had
A WAR hero's headstone has been re-erected after it was laid flat following a controversial topple test. James Pitts was the first Blackburn soldier to receive the Victoria Cross, for his efforts defending a British camp in the second Boer War. He died
A MOTHER believes her 26-year-old son's sudden death could have been hastened by a rare growth condition, an inquest in Burnley has heard. Paramedics rushed Anthony Beneduce to the accident and emergency department at Burnley General Hospital after he
A DISABLED man is celebrating after successfully challenging a ticket issued 'in error' when he parked outside a theatre hall. But Steve Allen, of Burrell Avenue, Colne, said he would continue his fight to get a parking sign, which allows pick-up and
MASKED raiders armed with iron bars attacked two security guards during a cashpoint robbery in Padiham. Staff from Securicor were refilling a cash machine outside the Abbey National, Burnley Road, when they were confronted by a four-strong gang at around
A SCHOOLGIRL is following in the star-studded footsteps of Gary Barlow and Lisa Stansfield. Miranda Myles, 12, from Pleasington, Blackburn, will sing in the final of Search For A Star tomorrow, a talent competition which also helped put X Factor favourite
THE regeneration of Burnley has received a major boost as work started today on the £81million university and college campus for the town. The first soil was turned at the Princess Way site by Shelagh Derwent, chairman of Burnley College's governing
A FEMALE worker has told a jury she was pinned to a CCTV screen and molested by a prison officer at a North West jail. The woman alleges that she was "rubbed" by Blackburn man Trevor Wright at the prison. Wright, 47, of Heron Close, Blackburn denies
A YOUNG gymnast has been given a cash handout from a leading bakery who have tipped her as a rising star. Melanie Evans, 14, of Accrington, has been given £500 by Burnley-based Warburtons to help her reach her goal of competing for Wales in the next
PARENTS at a Blackburn high school threatened with closure are being ignored, according to its headteacher. Ruby Hussain has been inundated with calls and letters from parents angry at Blackburn with Darwen Council's plan to close Beardwood, Preston
A "DRUNKEN" man seen attacking houses and a shop with a baseball bat at 8am is awaiting sentence at Burnley Magistrates' Court. The bench had been told how Scott Parker, 30, was screaming loudly as he walked along Blucher Street, Colne, hitting several
AN over-the-limit motorcyclist almost fell off his bike when police spotted him in the early hours in Nelson, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told how Iain McConville, 29, who nearly smashed into two vehicles, had a previous conviction for drink
A THIEF ripped a pensioner's handbag from her shoulder as she made her way to play bingo. The 77-year-old woman, who was with a friend, was on her way to the Empire bingo hall when the incident happened. She had walked to the junction of Blackburn Road
PEOPLE are being given the chance to put some of Burnley's top decision makers on the spot. Burnley Council's chief executive Steve Rumbelow, Chief Superintendent Neil Smith, head of Burnley police, and Michael Birkett, chief executive of Calico Housing
A cash reward has been offered in a bid to catch armed robbers who raided a Walton Summit cash and carry. The reward of several thousand pounds is being offered by an undisclosed source for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders
WITHIN a week of being made subject to an anti-social behaviour order a 41-year-old alcoholic was arrested twice for being drunk in public. Blackburn magistrates heard that on the first occasion John Bailey was found sprawled out on the floor in King
Thieves stole over £3,000 of property from a house in Market Street, Whitworth, between 10pm on Saturday and 5am on Sunday. They forced open the front door before stealing a 42-inch Samsung TV worth £800, an Xbox, PlayStation 3, a black and silver HP
EVERY successful side has its unsung heroes; players who rarely get the glory but do a fabulous job for the team. In the title-winning team of 1994/95, Jason Wilcox, Stuart Ripley and Mark Atkins were all pivotal figures in the success we enjoyed but
Yoga classes are to start in the Reading Rooms soon on Thursday evenings between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. The classes are for all abilities and cost £30 for six sessions. To reserve a place please contact Carole on 416947 or email carole_galbraithuk @
The parish council has given its support for a new community pharmacy service for Worsthorne, Cliviger, Pikehill and surrounding areas. The service will include a free prescription collection and delivery service, advice on the safe use of medicines
The wine circle held its popular quiz and the winners were "Calendar Girls" - Dinah, Betty, Kath, Eileen and Molly - who won chocolates. Bonfire night was celebrated with mulled wine and cocktails. At the meeting on November 12, a jewellery demonstration
A BUSINESSMAN is trying to recreate Liverpool FC's famous Kop at Ewood Park and help shoot Blackburn Rovers to Champions League qualification. Simon Yates, managing director of The Big Label, formerly QS Discount, has bought 5,000 blue and red scarves
The draws for the Ribblesdale League's cup competitions have been made. Ramsbottom Cup champions Blackburn Northern take on Read while Lawrenson Cup winners Salesbury have a bye into round two of next season's tournament. Ramsbottom Cup, first round
A MAN went to his partner's Longridge home in a drunken state and smashed in the door when she refused to let him in. Liam O'Reilly, 28, of Fowler Height Close, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to damaging a door window belonging to Chris Dewhurst Estate Agents
A JILTED boyfriend set his house on fire after telephoning a relative to say he was going to kill himself. Wayne Feeley barricaded himself into the terrace property and set it alight before being rescued. He pleaded guilty to a charge of arson,
BUSINESSES in Barnoldswick have welcomed a scheme to make the town breast feeding friendly. But town councillor Jennifer Purcell has warned shops need to be careful about where mothers are allowed to breastfeed. MILK!, a non-profit organization promoting
TRADERS fear that their sales could be hit as demolition work for Blackburn's £66million shopping centre revamp begins in the run-up to Christmas Work to pull down dilapidated Lord Square, as part of the scheme, was due to begin in October. But now
CAMPAIGNERS across Pendle have reacted angrily to the possib-ility of fresh cuts to Lancashire Fire and Rescue service. As revealed by the Lancashire Telegraph this week, the county's fire chiefs have produced a risk management report showing that the
A MIDWIFE may not be able to return to work after she sustained leg and back injuries in a head-on-collision, according to her mother. Michelle Beardsell, of Helvellyn Drive, Burnley, was on her way to work at the Royal Blackburn at 8.20pm on Sunday
AN East Lancashire MP has spoken out over issues raised in the Queen's Speech to Parliament. Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, spoke after the speech tackling the issues of schools, obesity, and immigration. He said: "Keeping pupils in school until
MAY I thank the person who handed in a necklace I lost at Royal Blackburn Hospital. They didn't leave their name and address so I am unable to thank them personally. The necklace was of sentimental value and I didn't expect to see it again. It's refreshing
NINETEENTH and pre-19th century houses - stone walls, stone floors, heavy oak furniture and no soft furnishings - were naked candle flame safe. Today's soft furnished, plastic tinder boxes are naked candle flame unsafe. I would no more have candles
Sat 03 Nov 07 saw five members of the Huncoat Community Forum out planting Crocus bulbs in the Higher Gate area of the village. A total of 5,000 bulbs were planted in the grassy slope adjacent to the recreation ground. In Spring time we should hopefully
I RECEIVED a letter this week regarding the gravestone of my husband at Pleasington which had failed the stress test and which is currently staked and bound. I was aware of this issue having visited Pleasington in response to a worried telephone call
BURNLEY Council is taking over the operation of a concessionary travel scheme for the over-60s and people with disabilities. And council bosses say the move will make it easier for residents to get their NoW travel card. From November 12 people wanting
THE coalition in charge of Blackburn with Darwen Council has voted to strengthen its position on the ruling executive board. The leader of the For Darwen party - Coun Tony Melia - now has a seat on the committee, the council's main decision-making body
A POSTER campaign featuring Blackburn with Darwen's "greenest" residents is being launched. Council chiefs are launching a campaign urging people to play their part in looking after the environment. 'Fronting Together, taking care of tomorrow' will
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a man was assaulted in a wine bar. The 41-year-old is in the Royal Blackburn Hospital after suffering a neck injury in the incident in Baggy's Wine Bar, Glebe Street, Great Harwood at 12.50am on Saturday. A 38
Address: Bolton Rd, Chorley Phone number: 01257 263186 Chorley Citizen review by Tyrone Marshall from November 7, 2007. The Yarrow Bridge is a modern family pub and restaurant that offers fairly good food at very reasonable prices
RAMSBOTTOM crashed out of the Lancashire FA United Co-Operative Challenge Cup. They lost 4-2 at home to Ashton Athletic, in a second round tie that went to extra time.
ROSSENDALE were forced into extra-time in their home Lancashire FA United Co-Operative Challenge Cup clash against Skelmersdale. But a second goal on the night from John Turner saw them go through. The visitors had taken the lead, but Joe Booth
Chorley put their current struggle in the UniBond First Division North firmly behind them to pull off a shock victory at Premier Division Kendal Town's Parkside Road to march into the quarter-finals of the Lancashire FA United Co-Operative Challenge Trophy
Lowerhouse Junior School pupil Lizzie Woods, nine, of Stansfield Street, Burnley, took part in Pendleside Hospice's sponsored walk across Morecambe Bay. She accompanied her grandparents Ann and George Wright, of Springwood Road, Burnley, and they raised
THERE was more than the three points up for grabs in this first ever Football League Lancashire derby between Morecambe and Accrington Stanley. There was pride and the bragging rights to be had at a chilly Christie Park. And thankfully for Stanley they
AFTER losing their unbeaten home record in the Championship, Burnley were desperate to turn Turf Moor into a fortress. But the Clarets will need some serious reinforcements if that is to be the case. Central defender Steven Caldwell is ruled out for
ACCRINGTON Stanley assistant manager Jimmy Bell was a relieved man after his side clung on to take the points at Christie Park last night. Stanley had the better opportunities in the first-half but only had one goal to show for it after Shrimps defender
The Mothers' Union of St Mary's Church Mellor will meet in school on Tuesday, 13th November at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Captain James VanCleef from the Salvation Army.
POLICE bosses are targeting supermarket shoppers in a bid to get better feedback on what their priorities should be. Lancashire Police Authority is holding a series of road-shows in Asda supermarkets as part of a scheme to get the views of as many
I AM writing to you after reading your main headline, Parking Mad'. I am wondering why on earth we never see a traffic warden on Audley Range where there are always cars parked all over the place. Even on the pavement - more so since PK Foods have opened
I WONDER how many more nights we'll have to put up with our neighbourhoods resembling downtown Gaza? Bonfire Night may well be over and done with but if this year is anything like normal, it'll be another week or so before those pesky teenagers get through
HOW many mothers can boast to have raised 57 children? Well one East Lancashire woman can. She has had a hand in rearing dozens of youngsters who have passed over her doorstep. And at 62, Avril Cragg, of Station Road, Rishton, is still not ready to
POLICE are targeting businesses who buy and sell illegal car parts or vehicles that have been written off. Officers from the force's road policing and serious and organised crime units are visiting firms to make sure they are complying with the Motor
AN educational centre has reopened after a £70,000 facelift. The new-look Adult Centre, Station Road, Whalley, was officially unveiled yesterday after extensive building and refurbishment work. The facility now boasts a state-of-the-art IT suite with
MISSED sexual health appointments are costing East Lancashire's health services more than £20,000 a month. In September, 140 patients failed to turn up for appointments with both Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire Primary Care Trusts. Health
A HAIRDRESSER is celebrating 40 years running his Barnoldswick salon - and still cuts the hair of his first customer. Peter Wilkinson, 60, opened the doors of his shop in Church Street, Barnoldswick, on November 13, 1967. His father, a joiner, converted
A YOUNG hairdresser has made the finals of a prestigious colouring competition. Caris Lake, 18, from Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn has just finished two years of training at Mojo Hair Design in Chorley. She will compete against the cream of Britain's
Lancashire cricket legend Clive Lloyd is rightly regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. We have two copies of his biography Supercat to give away in our superb competition - but be quick, it closes at noon today. Click on the link
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes intends to pull Steven Reid out of Republic of Ireland duty after the midfielder was handed a shock call-up yesterday. The Republic's caretaker manager, Don Givens, surprisingly included Reid in his 22-man squad for the Group
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill admitted his side had got what they deserved, after crashing to an injury-time defeat at home to Hull City last night. Ten-man Clarets slipped to a second consecutive home defeat, when Michael Turner headed in a winner
IT beggars belief that there is the need for programmes like C4's Brat Camp. Last night's Mums And Daughters' episode was an embarrassment to the people of our country if this is what we have to show for ourselves as a representation of Brits abroad
RAIL vandals who try to steal tracks from lines in East Lancashire are being warned that they are risking life and limb. A 15-year-old boy was caught trying to remove disused sections of the tracks at Cliviger last Friday in the latest in a series of
A SINGER from ITV's X Factor is to help with Blackburn's Christmas lights switch-on. Rowetta Satchell, who came fourth in the contest in 2004, has been booked to sing at the festive curtain-raiser on Thursday, November 15. The lights switch-on is in
Éach day in November as part of Blackburn's You Must Be Joking comedy festival, we will be publishing a joke of the day. The best one printed will receive a super comedy-related prize. Here are the jokes published so far: Knock, knock Who's
RUSH-hour traffic was reduced to a standstill after a morning of chaos on the M65. Drivers faced miles of tailbacks and a six-car crash near junction three blocked all lanes of the eastbound carriageway yesterday morning. It came minutes after two
Stanley claimed the local bragging rights thanks to Ian Craney's first half goal. Craney's shot appeared to deflect off Morecambe's on-loan defender Ryan Cresswell and into the net on 14 minutes. Stanley started well and Steven Drench tipped a powerful
