A BRICKLAYER assaulted a postman outside his work in a "road rage" confrontation, a court heard. Kevin Lord, 41, had followed victim Kevin Sutcliffe, parked his BMW across the front of his van to stop him leaving, grabbed his jacket and threatened to
HAMELDON Community College is battling its way out of special measures, a new report said. Inspectors who visited the Burnley school found that good progress was being made in almost all areas, despite "continuing difficulties" with staff absences.
A FATHER fulfilled a 40-year-old dream after cycling thousands of miles through seven countries to raise money for an African school. George Bradbury, from Barnoldswick, pedalled 2,080 miles through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, France and
ARSONISTS have struck a Burnley street nine times in just one week leaving residents terrified. Two houses, within a few doors of each other, were gutted in the Albert Street fire attacks. Luckily the people living in the terraced properties were not
It is difficult to believe that Dr Korczak's Example, a play about the treatment of Jews in World War II, by the award winning David Greig, is based on a true story. The mood was set at the start when Philip Rham who also took the part of Dr Korczak
IF only life were this simple. In Alan Ayckbourn's If I Were You, everything appears in basic tones of black and white. Life boils down to a series of simple routines and personalities are defined by the most dated of stereotypes. There is no place
A CAREER criminal with more than 100 convictions has been barred from entering dozens of Burnley shops after action by police. John Barnes, 40, of Clare Street, Burnley, has been told to stay away from businesses - including three supermarkets and a
AN OFF licence has been stripped of its licence after police said they suspected it was selling class A drugs. Officers said they found bags of white powder - believed to be cocaine - scales, preparation knives and other drug paraphernalia upstairs in
THE situation at the top of the Senior League could take on a completely new complexion after Saturday's round of fixtures. Co-leaders Great Harwood, fresh from their hiding at Baxenden, will be looking to get straight back to winning ways as they take
Manchester Road Methodist Church is holding its 29th Arts & Crafts Exhibition from the 13th to the 21st June. "One of the finest collections of arts & crafts in the North West." £1 admission with children free and refreshments available.
Haslingden Library is hosting an exhibition by members of the Padiham Painting at Leisure Group until the end of June. Well worth a visit and the exhibits can be purchased.
Haslingden succeeded in retaining their Northern Development League Handball Championship for the second year running. They beat Bristol in the final at Greenbank For anyone interested, training is at Haslingden Sports Centre on a Thursday between 5.30
RESIDENTS have vowed to fight plans to convert a Barrowford garage into a taxi office because of traffic and noise concerns. Pendle Council has received a raft of objections over plans to convert Lower Clough Garage, in Lower Clough Street, into a taxi
A PAIR of swans have been targeted by cruel yobs who hurled roof slates at their nest. Bird lovers fear the female swan may now be trying to hatch dead eggs after being forced to sit on broken vodka bottles that had been thrown into the nest.
A SPURNED man facing a jail term after telling his ex-partner he loved her has won his freedom. Ben Lee Almond, 29, could not accept his seven year relationship with the victim was over. She had taken out an injunction, but he had ignored it. Almond
FIREFIGHTERS are warning youngsters of the hazards of lighting camp fires after they had to put out another grass fire. The blaze, on the glen near to Rossendale football club, was dealt with by Rawtenstall firefighters at around 8pm on Wednesday. Embers
A GANG who armed themselves with brooms and a steering lock to beat a shopkeeper have been jailed. Victim Nasar Khan was left battered and bleeding after the men rained blows down on him, pelted him with bottles of spirits and even tried to hurl
A MAN was robbed of his phone at knifepoint as he made his way home from a shop. The 33-year-old was walking along Roman Road, near to Carnforth Close, Blackburn, at around 10pm on Wednesday night when he was approached by two men. The pair demanded
FORMER Lancashire and England star David Lloyd will line up for Accrington as they face Burnley. And skipper David Ormerod says the Sky Sports cricket pundit is champing at the bit to help his old club out. Lloyd, 61, known throughout cricket as Bumble
A SCRAPYARD worker who went on a crime spree to fund his chronic cocaine addiction has been jailed for three years. Burnley Crown Court heard how Mark Bamping, 24, had started taking the drug socially on his Friday nights out with his mates from the
A POPULAR pub landlord described as a "true gentleman" has lost his brave battle against stomach cancer. Brynley Paul Williams, of Cherry Crescent, Balladen, died on Sunday, aged 68. Mr Williams, who was commonly known as Bryn, was first diagnosed with
A FORMER non-league footballer is appealing for sponsors for his charity trek to Mount Everest. Chris Ingham, 28, of Finsbury Place, Blackburn, will travel to Kathmandu next March, where he will join a tour group trekking to the mountain's base camp.
A 54-year-old man responsible for what police described as one of the worst cases of drink driving they had ever seen has been banned for three years. But Blackburn magistrates were told that whatever length of disqualification they imposed on Patrick
EAST Lancashire people paid almost £600,000 in a year in hospital parking charges, it has been revealed. Both staff and patients pay at least £1.80 every time they park at the Royal Blackburn Hospital or Burnley General Hospital - increasing to £3.80
A GOOD Samaritan is being sought by police after he intervened in a street robbery. Police would like to speak to the man who helped a teenager after he was attacked in daylight outside Cash Converters in Darwen Street, Blackburn. The 19-year-old was
A NATIONAL charity is aiming to reduce the number of male suicides in East Lancashire by laun-ching a new helpline. The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) were given funding to set-up the helpline in Burnley and Pendle after research revealed
A LAND deal has been drawn up to create a green haven in the middle of industrial Nelson but compulsory purchase orders may be necessary to ensure the proposals become a reality. Council bosses have been working on establishing a green haven at Lockwoods
CAR washers will don Pink Lady outfits and T-Bird costumes in a bid to raise money for charity. The Grease-themed car wash, which takes place at John Watson Motor Engineers, Sandy Lane, Barrowford, organised by Daisy Communications. Workers at the Nelson-based
Lancashire MPs are urging the Government to consult the area's residents over proposals for a congestion charge in Manchester. Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle has tabled a motion in the House of Commons requesting the move. It has been signed by Hyndburn
A SPECIAL cab will be on the streets of Accrington town centre on Monday. But instead of being taken home from a boozy night out, people who get in will be asked to talk on camera about their attitudes to drink. The 'Alcohol Factor' converted Hackney
BUDDING designers wowed a panel of expert judges at a star-studded fashion show. The Edge 08 at Burnley Mechanics, was to showcase and promote emerging talent. The outfits featured in the first half of the show were designed by local independent designers
A thief took garden furniture worth almost £1,000 from houses in Burnley and Padiham. Burnley magistrates heard how drug addict Darren Storer, 36, either sold some of his hauls for drugs cash or gave them his mother to put in her garden. He struck at
TWO Burnley men were disturbed as they tried to steal a motorbike from a garage in Sabden. Blackburn magistrates heard Mark Anthony Orme-rod and Michael Yale had travelled to the village in the early hours in a Transit van. They had loaded a Kawasaki
A MAN has been arrested over the shooting of a teenager and a cyclist with an air rifle in Barnoldswick. Police received reports of the shootings in Gisburn Road at 10.30pm on Monday. Neither victim was seriously injured. Ryan Kavanagh, 22, of
A POPULAR Blackburn pub has shut. The Fox and Grapes in Preston New Road shut after the tenant pulled out of the business. Drinkers said the pub was thriving and have been left shocked by the current closure, which happened last week. But bosses at
Ramsbottom United are looking for a new manager following the resignation of Neil Hart. Despite a poor run of form towards the end of last season, Hart helped guide the Rams to Bolton Hospitals Cup glory. However, a difference of views with chairman
ONE of Barnoldswick's biggest employers has warned that it may have to make redundancies. Silentnight announced this week that it would be reducing capacity at its Long Ing Lane site. The move comes as orders slowed down as a result of people being
A HORTICULTURAL group has benefited from a Lottery windfall that will allow it to expand its autumn show. Chipping and District Memorial Hall Horticultural Society will use a £4,334 grant to buy new equipment for its show in September. Given to
CHRIS King and Colin Murdock will both sign deals with Accrington Stanley on Monday. Reds assistant manager Jimmy Bell confirmed that the two targets will put pen to paper at the start of next week. And he said the club was still tracking former player
"Rovers boss set for City talks". "Hughes moves closer to Rovers exit". "Hughes appointed City manager". "Shearer & Newell are Rovers dream team". "Big Sam backed by punters". "Shearer thanks but no thanks". "Ince eyes Rovers". The saga of
RESIDENTS of 150-year-old terrace streets are holding a Victorian style fete to celebrate con-struction of the homes in Hardy Street, Pemberton Street, Haydock Street and Outram Lane. The fete will be held on June 21 on lawns opposite Hardy Street, Roe
The Queen is coming to Longridge on Thursday, June 26 to pay a visit to a dairy farm. She will travel by royal train to Preston railway station then continue to Singleton's Dairy, Longridge for a tour of the premises. Owner of Singleton's Dairy,
A FORMER Nurse of the Year who dramatically quit the NHS is helping patients tackle lymphatic pain from her home. Justine Whitaker, 38, of Newton Road, Slaidburn, was given the prestigious Nursing Standard award in January last year, but hit the national
A RELATIONSHIP came to a "sticky end" as a man was said to have smashed up the house he shared with his partner, a court heard. Burnley magistrates heard how Marc Lee Soer, 23, who who told police he had been stupid, admitted damage. The defendant,
IN response to the article about Burnley Cemetery (LT, June 5). I find the suggestion grass is not being cut in part of the cemetery for the sake of the birds unacceptable. I visit the cemetery every week and I have repeatedly complained about long grass
ON behalf of the two winners of the recent Aid Call draw, we wish to thank Daniel Thwaites Charitable Trust for their generous sponsorship of the installation and maintenance costs of two Aid Call personal alarm units for the first year. Age Concert
WHEN is a disabled person/pensioner not old or disabled? When they travel on public transport before 9.30am. In the past these groups were given subsidised rates before 9.30am but now they are all treated as "full fare single persons." So now if you
I REFER to the letter Concerns over housing delays, based on Kitty Ussher's spin following a briefing for MPs organised by Elevate. As usual with Kitty and the Government of which she is a member, it's all spin and no substance. First, the meeting
Major traffic delays are expected on the M6 this weekend as angry HGV drivers plan a fuel protest. Motorists planning use the M6 in Lancashire are likely to get caught up in the 'go-slow' protest tomorrow which is in reaction to the spiralling cost
TURF Moor will prepare itself for a Scottish invasion if Kyle Lafferty clinches a summer move to Celtic. The Glasgow giants are believed to be in pole position to sign the want-away Clarets striker, who is also courting strong interest from Wolves and
FANS of the Foo Fighters will get the chance to re-live the band's two sold-out shows at Wembley earlier this month - at Blackburn's Vue Cinema. The concerts - the biggest rock shows to be staged at the new-look stadium - were filmed in High Definition
Members: Donny Przybysz, Tony Hogg, Jim Ellel Website: Therisingonline.com THE Rising are a local band who are on the up. Every time I catch the lads playing, whether it be down the pub or on festival stages, the unabashed energy they put into their
TOM HINGLEY from the legendary Inspiral Carpets is coming to Blackburn tomorrow night for a one-off gig. The Hordens Pub, Livesey Branch Road, will play host to the lead singer for one night only, from 9pm. Entrance is free.
As lead singer with The Seahorses, Chris Helme shared stages with The Rolling Stones, U2 and Oasis. Now he's heading out on his own and is coming to Accrington and, as he tells us, he couldn't be happier. CHRIS Helme admits he's older and wiser than
ACCRINGTON Market is set for a £1million revamp. Coun Marlene Howarth, overseeing the project, said the refurbishment of the historic market hall would begin within months. She revealed plans were being drawn up and market consultants have visited several
ALAN Shearer's decision to withdraw from the race to become the next manager of Blackburn Rovers leaves the field wide open. So where do John Williams and his colleagues on the Rovers board turn now in their search to find a successor to Mark Hughes?
THESE are important times for Blackburn Market. The current 1960s hall is to close and move to ground floor of a new £66million shopping centre. Bosses are promising a 'high-quality' food offering like Bury Market. We visited Bury to hear their blueprint
BURNLEY have been drawn to play Bury in the first found of the Carling Cup. The tie will be played in the week commencing August 11 at Gigg Lane.
ACCRINGTON Stanley have been drawn to take on Wolves in the first round of the Carling Cup. The tie will be played in the week commencing August 11 at Molineux.
Chorley golfer Nick Dougherty will be fighting to make the cut today after carding a seven-over par 78 in the opening round of the US Open in Torrey Pines. That leaves him tied in 111th spot and hovering just two places above the projected cut.
THE Ribble Valley will play host to some famous names when the Ribchester Music Festival is held at the end of the month. Now in its 16th year, the festival has attracted artists of international acclaim to St Wilfrid's Church, the festival's main venue
THE vicious attack on Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby was absolutely sickening. For a couple to be set upon by a gang of drunken teenagers just because of the way they were dressed is abhorrent. And the level of violence used against
THE proposed axing of 260 jobs at an Accrington call centre has been described as "a tragedy for Hyndburn" by the council's leader. Coun Peter Britcliffe blamed the economy for Thomas Cook's proposed relocation out of the Globe Centre, Accrington. The
A DANCER from Blackburn has been given the chance of a lifetime to train for the West End. Emily Ainsworth, 17, from Livesey Branch Road, has been dancing since she was seven years old and is now set to shoot into the limelight after gaining scholarships
PAUL Ince has hinted he would be interested in talking to Blackburn Rovers about the prospect of becoming the club's new manager. The former England and Manchester United midfielder said it was nice' to hear his name being linked with the post, and he
A MAN found dead in a tent in Witton Park, Blackburn, was wanted by police, it has been revealed. Officers had been trying to trace Peter John Caddens to question him on suspicion of causing criminal damage to cars. The 46-year-old's decomposed body
Burnley have finalised their pre-season matches in the USA. The Clarets will fly out to North Carolina on Tuesday July 8 and play an exhibition match against the Carolina Railhawks PDL team on Thursday July 10, kick off 7.30pm local time, at the WakeMed
