A NEW yobs tsar has been unveiled by council bosses to lead the fight against anti-social behaviour in Burnley and Padiham. The job of Coun Charlie Briggs will be to co-ordinate work by the borough council, police, fire brigade and probation service
TWO new 'secret' bail hostels are set for East Lancashire, it has emerged. Essex-based ClearSprings plans to open the facilities, housing criminals released early from jail, in Blackburn and Accrington. But neither council covering that area had
Kyle Hogg's fantastic all-round effort wasn't enough to stop Lancashire slumping to a shock Friends Provident Trophy win against the Scottish Saltires. The 24-year-old made an unbeaten 66 and took two wickets as the Lightning lost by two runs. His knock
LANCASHIRE travellers are being warned about the risk of contracting a potentially fatal tick disease on holiday in Europe this summer. Professor Michael Kunze from the ISW, a group of scientists investigating Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE), said that
CRIME is continuing to fall in Rossendale according to end of year figures released by the police. They show that officers have achieved their targets in respect of crimes identified nationally and locally as being of major concern. Crime overall has
A COUNCIL has backed an initiative that aims to reduce the number of deaths caused by asbestos being inhaled by tradesmen. Figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal that five tradesman die in the North West every week because they have inhaled
A DARWEN Labour stalwart has told of his disappointment at be-ing voted out in the local elections - but admitted he expected to lose. And Dave Smith, who was a councillor for Sunnyhurst ward for 22 years, said he would consider standing as a councillor
A TRADER is facing a possible jail sentence after being caught with a haul of fake designer clothing with a street value of more than £10,000. Famous names including Dolce and Gabbana, Henri Lloyd and Lacoste were among the 93 pairs of trainers and 177
BURNLEY'S Labour group leader Andy Tatchell has been ousted following the poor performance in last week's elections. He has been replaced by Coun Julie Cooper, who has represented the Bank Hall ward since 2005. The qualified teacher and mother-of-two
A BRIDGE used as a popular link between a Burnley estate and the town centre has been sealed off after part of it collapsed. No-one was hurt when a section of the footbridge, between Cooper Street and Healey Wood Road over the Leeds Liverpool Canal,
A DRUG dealer awaiting sentence had his case adjourned, but went into custody at his own request. Burnley Crown Court heard how Glen Liversidge, 49, knew he would be going to jail and wanted to get his term behind bars started. Liversidge, of Garden
RESTAURANT and takeaway customers in East Lancashire could be set to see a massive increase in the cost of meals. Outlets in the area say they are having to pay double the price they would normally for rice due to a global shortage. The price of rice
CRAIG Nicholls has been elected as Clitheroe Round Table's 51st chairman. He was appointed at the club's annual general meeting held at the Calf's Head, Worston. In the past year, Clitheroe Round Table has visited its twin club in Lemvig, Denmark,
RIBBLE Valley residents and traders are being invited to have their say on shopping and the business environment as part of a borough-wide retail survey. The employment, land and retail survey is being undertaken by Ribble Valley Council in conjunction
blood donors are being sought after organisers at the National Blood Service said attendances were normally down between May's two bank holidays. The NBS is calling all potential donors across the North West to make time to attend their local sessions
A SCHEME to get more youngsters to take up apprenticeships and work placements in the public sector has had a major impact in the first 18 months, according to enterprise chiefs. The Public Sector Apprenticeship Project was launched in July 2006 by Blackburn
COUNTY bosses have spent almost £400,000 on broadcasting their coun-cil meetings over the internet, the Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show Lancashire County Council chiefs have splashed an average
A WOMAN who knifed her partner after a drinking session has been warned she could to go jail. Burnley magistrates heard how Marcia Sinkinson, 37, slapped victim Anthony Higson struck on the head with a rolling pin before lunging at him with a large knife
THE Bishop of Blackburn will lead a unique service in the Channel Islands this week, ordaining an old school friend from Guernsey. The Rt Rev Nicholas Reade will be in Guernsey to preach the Liberation Day sermon, and will ordain John Luff at The Town
COUNCILLORS look set to approve proposals for a fair to return as part of the annual rhythm and blues festival in Colne. Last year sideshows were allowed on the Red Lion car park, as part of the extended festival programme. Back in 2004 there was a
Barnoldswick continue to turn the Veka Ribblesdale League senior division upside down with a third win in four games. Barlick', more used to propping up the table, sit proudly at the top though hotly pursued by Great Harwood and Cherry Tree. Indeed,
LANCASHIRE police are holding an action-packed open day in June to launch Operation Summer Nights. Visitors will be able to take a look inside the police helicopter, take a tour around an ambulance and major incident support vehicles, speak to trained
Darwen ended the season with a well deserved victory on their first visit to Springbank Park, Stone Dominoes' new stadium. Stone took the lead against the run of play - a three man breakaway finished by Matthews, who put a low shot past Calum Hennegan
A BANNED drink driver who smashed into a taxi while being pursued by police - leaving two people with serious injuries - is facing jail. Burnley magistrates heard how cabbie Nadeem Azam suffered severe facial injuries and needs reconstructive surgery
POSTIES have battled through the wind and rain on a whole new round - which has taken them 40 miles to complete. The hardy mailmen were embarking on a marathon trek to Blackpool as part of a bid to raise nearly £10,000 for Pendleside Hospice. Sixteen
The last time Accrington Stanley won on the final day of the season was back in 2003 - when they defeated Hyde United 1-0 in the UniBond Premier. And that remains the benchmark for final weekend results as, despite a spirited performance against Bury
MARK Hughes has admitted Roque Santa Cruz has surpassed even his expectations during a remarkable debut season in English football. The prolific Paraguayan, who took his personal goals tally to 23 for the season with a well-taken double against Derby
FOR far too long East Lancashire has been one of the few areas of its size in the country without university-standard education. Now at last we are about to take a big step towards filling that gap with the simultaneous construction of Blackburn College's
THE FAMILY of a 94-year-old woman are appealing for help in catching the bogus official who conned his way into her home. The Accrington pensioner, who used to leave the door open for the milkman, has stopped answering the door completely, after a
OWEN Coyle wants to replicate the play-off party staged by Crystal Palace at Turf Moor next season. But the Burnley manager admitted he faces a summer of wheeling and dealing in order to make it possible, after ending the 2007-08 season with a 5-0 thrashing
ANOTHER stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is to be given a new lease of life. Waterways chiefs have announced that the canal through Hapton will benefit from a partnership project promising major improvements to the tow-path and embankments.
18-year-old Alex MacDonald capped a week in which he agreed a professional deal with Burnley by making his second appearance from the bench. Manager Owen Coyle said: "I thought young Alex MacDonald did well. "It was important to get him on and he
CLARKE Carlisle's early dismissal was a typical example of the kind of luck Burnley have had with refereeing decisions this season, according to manager Owen Coyle. The 41-year-old's first six months in charge came to a shuddering halt as Palace ran
MIDFIELDER Steven Reid has set his sights on another top-six finish after Saturday's victory over Derby County ensured the race for Europe will go to the wire. Rovers completed their home league programme with a 3-1 win over the Rams, courtesy of goals
BUS services are set to be reduced across parts of Rossendale at a time when fares are set to increase. Due to rising fuel costs, the price of Rossendale Transport buses will increase from this Sunday onwards. Adult single fares by rise by 10p but longer
NEW glimpses have been given of Burnley's £81million university and college campus. The building, in Princess Way, has been under construction since the turf was cut in November. It is now starting to take shape with the steel shell of the building
A KNIFEMAN found to have four weapons on him in a Haslingden street has been spared immediate jail. Burnley magistrates heard Kyle Andrew Cook, 19, was arrested after a person flagged down police. Officers found three knives in his trousers and when
Three people, including a child, suffered minor injuries when the Citroen Picasso they were travelling in overturned on the A682 Gisburn to Burnley road at 2.10pm yesterday. No other vehicles were involved in the incident near the Rimington Caravan
A woman was rescued after she fell into a river in Rawtenstall. The woman, believed to be drunk, was sat on the wall near the Craven Heifer pub and fell backwards into the foot-deep river next to Burnley Road around 10.15pm last night. She fell
A 16-year-old Burnley boy has died after being knocked down on the motorway. At about 7.30pm on Sunday police were sent to junction 17 of the M60 and found the boy, who has not been named. He was taken to Fairfield General hospital where he later
AS one of the ratepayers who pays council salaries, I must object to Blackburn with Darwen Coun Colin Rigby saying public discussion of salaries is not good. I would suggest people are very interested in salaries as much as councillor expenses. I would
THE recent announcement by the Government which will allow local councils to charge quite extortionate amounts to collect our refuse, will only serve as yet another nail in the coffin of an incompetent Government headed by an even more incompetent Prime
I THINK it's time all the working class of this country went on strike against this Government. We should refuse to pay our taxes until we get our freedom of speech back our right to discipline our children and the right to walk our streets in safety
I AGREE wholeheartedly with Mr T Jones (LT, April 30). Having lived in Blackburn all my life, the last 12 years on Shadsworth Estate, I have seen a vast decline in the upkeep of housing and general cleanliness of this estate, even more so since Twin
EAST Lancashire tots can now learn nursery rhymes and read books in languages as diverse as Russian and Urdu thanks to a new high-tech resource. Children at Sure Starts, children's centres and other early years settings throughout the region can hear
A COLLEGE chief has hit out at the graffiti yob who vandalised one of their buildings. The attack at Saint Mary's College, Shear Brow, Blackburn, has left principal Kevin McMahon 'annoyed and upset' and he said it could not have happened at a worse time
ACCRINGTON tightened their grip at the top of the Lancashire League with a third successive victory. However, David Lloyd's big return for the Thorneyholme Road outfit must wait another week after their fixture with Burnley was abandoned due to rain.
BLACKBURN Rovers have secured the futures of Stephen Warnock, Matt Derbyshire and Martin Olsson on new long-term deals. The three players, who all figured in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Derby County, have signed four-year contracts, which tie them to
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman has revealed he will be telling players whether their future's lie at the Fraser Eagle Stadium at training tomorrow. Local rivals Bury scored the double over Stanley on Saturday courtesy of two goals from Andy
WELL that's a cheery way to spend a Sunday night - contemplating the thought of London submerged under millions of gallons of water. And no, those weeping Nancy contestants over on the Beeb can't be blamed. Nor was it the first policy introduced by
PECULIAR and largely instrumental old school electro from a laid-back Texan. James Pants is far better than his name might imply, and he could be set for big things, signed as he is to Stones Throw, the independent hip hop label that is home to the
Andrew Flintoff delivered another impressive bowling display to help Lancashire complete a dramatic five-wicket victory over holders Durham in their rain-hit Friends Provident Trophy showdown. Playing in only his fourth match of the season following
Chorley got off the mark in the Northern League at the third attempt with a one wicket win over Netherfield. Their nail-biting victory coincided with the delayed debut of impressive South African pace bowler pro Friedel de Wet, who exploited a slow,
THREE pensioners were rescued from a sheltered housing complex after an arson attack. And police said the residents could have easily died in the serious blaze outside neighbouring homes in Colne. Firefighters rescued one couple and a neighbour after
THREE pensioners were rescued from a sheltered housing complex after an arson attack. And police said the residents could have easily died in the serious blaze outside neighbouring homes in Colne. Firefighters rescued one couple and a neighbour after
