COMMUNITIES throughout Britain have suffered from design blunders made by those responsible for putting together housing estates in the second half of the 20th century. Lack of proper open spaces and concepts like deck access flats have been blamed for
Drive & Stroll, with RON FREETHY THIS week I explored the Upper Reaches of the Ribble. At Stainforth I found two settlements for the price of one! Stainforth is overlooked by the limestone lump of Winskill and around it is an assortment of boulders
THE high-flying Blackburn Hawks face the toughest of weekends with two games against Premier League side Telford Wildfoxes in the space of 24 hours. Having firmly established themselves as leaders in the English National Hockey League North with four
RE your headline 'Drivers flee after two-hour speed chase' (LET, October 5). The story says the police spent two hours manoeuvring through Blackburn. I'm not surprised. It takes most motorists the same length of time to get from Montague Street to Haslingden
DESPITE a four-year consultation process the government has refused to repeal Section 24 of the Animal Scientific Procedures Act 1986, which prohibits disclosure of information to animal anti-vivisection welfare groups. It is a cause of great concern
LOCAL MP's Andy Burnham and Ian McCartney are set to welcome rail industry big hitters during November to press the case for a new railway station at Golborne. A feasibility study commissioned by GMPTE as made considerable progress to date and the visit
JONATHAN Stead believes it's only a matter of time before he breaks his scoring duck after he came within inches of his first international goal last night. The Blackburn Rovers striker looked sharp as Peter Taylor's England Under 21 side comfortably
NELSON residents will meet to discuss the future of their streets tomorrow. Parts of Ripon Street, Percy Street, Vernon Street, Carleton Street, Princess Street, Chapel House Road and the Brunswick Street area could be demolished as part of a revamp of
THE garden at an Accrington centre for people with mental health problems has been transformed by an environmental group. Groundwork East Lancashire gave the garden at Manchester Road Drop-in Centre a complete makeover. What was an area of bare lawn now
A SPECIAL day for Accrington youngster Ryan Cottrell is just a week away. Ryan, eight, suffers from Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin condition that causes him horrific pain. And, touched by his plight, local businessman Kevin Cosgrove, of Sell It All
A MAJOR new Park and Ride is on the way for the Whitefield Metrolink stop after transport bosses gave the go-ahead for enabling works to start on site as soon as possible. Friday's meeting of Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority's Policy Committee
BURNLEY could take almost 3,500 supporters across the Pennines for the eagerly-awaited league game at Leeds United next month. The Clarets have been allocated an initial 2,225 tickets for the Elland Road clash on Wednesday, November 3. However, if as
BURNLEY midfielder Richard Chaplow intends to use tomorrow's England U20 clash with Holland as a springboard for a leap up the international ranks. Chaplow is hoping for a start in Nigel Pearson's first game in charge of the U20s, at Huddersfield Town's
TROY Corser will not be returning to the Foggy Petronas Racing team for the 2005 Superbike World Championship campaign. The Australian has informed team owner Carl Fogarty that he has decided to seek new opportunities after three years with the FPR project
FORMER World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson will be hoping having 'the knowledge' will help him to a top ten finish in tomorrow's MotoGP race in Malaysia. The Burnley racer arrives in Sepang with prior knowledge of the circuit having tested the D'Antin
BURNLEY midfielder Richard Chaplow intends to use tomorrow's England U20 clash with Holland as a springboard for a leap up the international ranks. Chaplow is hoping for a start in Nigel Pearson's first game in charge of the U20s, at Huddersfield Town's
DRUG charges against a former Darwen man have been dropped - after nearly five years. Blackburn magistrates heard Michael Anthony Wilson, 26, was living in Whitehall Road, Darwen, when he was charged with possessing cannabis and ecstasy, with intent to
A COMMUNITY in Darwen is to receive almost £90,000 to spruce up its neighbourhood to benefit local youngsters and tackle crime. Blackburn with Darwen Council has pledged more than £57,000 to carry out improvements to the Blacksnape play area, which had
HOUSEHOLDERS in Rossendale are being encouraged to take a tour of their local sewage works. United Utilities is offering people in the Valley the chance to see for themselves what happens after they've flushed the loo, loaded the washing machine, or emptied
A UNIVERSITY student who reported car number plates stolen in a bid to avoid prosecution for speeding is behind bars for eight months. A court heard Mutasib Nawaz, 23, of Cambridge Close, Blackburn, was studying forensic science and criminology. He was
AN AGENT for a doorstep credit company was robbed at knifepoint for £700 after being told: "Give us whatever is in your pocket, or we will stab you". The agent, working for Provident Personal Credit, handed over the cash and the three men fled Taylor
A TEENAGER accused of murder admitted hitting a man on the head with a TV stand -- but said he did not mean to hurt or kill him. Damien Fiocca, 19, of Whitendale Crescent, Blackburn, denied claims by 17-year-old witness Karim Bahm that he smashed the
FASHION guru Wayne Hemingway wants to put his mark on East Lancashire's housing estates. The larger-than-life designer has been in talks with bosses at Elevate, the firm set up to administer the £103million Government to improve poor housing. The move
TWO council leaders were today on collision course after clashing over who was to blame for poor standards at a doomed Blackburn high school. Furious Lancashire County Council leader Hazel Harding has accused Blackburn with Darwen Council of 'trying to
A BABY boy who spent a record breaking 10 months in a hospital's special care baby unit has been allowed home for the first time in his short life. Little Aaron Nolan-Massey became Fairfield special care baby unit's longest patient before he was finally
BURNLEY Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museums, Towneley Park, Burnley. Forest of Burnley Woodland Festival, Towneley Park, Burnley, noon-4pm. Gentlemens Afternoon, Isabar, Hammerton Street, Burnley. Aerobics, Barden High School, Burnley, 5pm-6pm. Fun
His face is known to millions of TV viewers - but back in his home town Andy McNair likes to be just one of the crowd. He spoke to JENNY SCOTT. . . ON SCREEN he was wrongly imprisoned for murder and is now having a steamy affair with his ex-girlfriend's
AS a cyclist of many years can I please give a warning to all the cyclists I see, day in, day out especially at this time of year? If you don't wear bright reflective clothing and have a good set of front and rear lights you are invisible to other road
AS the last stage of the Disability Discrimination Act comes into force, we should remember the unjust discrimination which still exists in this country. The arbitrary age of 65 decides whether someone can still lead an active life of not. Before their
I HAD recently to visit Baxenden and had to return by bus. The charge for the single journey was 50p concessionary. The last time I used that service it was 2d workman's return. That works out at roughly one new penny for the return trip. If the road
IN the Lancashire Evening Telegraph on Saturday, October 2 you ran a story headlined "College plan: old map fury" based on comments made by campaigners fighting a decision by Burnley Council's development control committee to approve plans for Burnley
A MARCH by the far-right National Front in support of Nelson trooper Kevin Williams has been called off following a public outcry. The NF said they had applied for permission to hold a march through Burnley in support of Trooper Williams, who is accused
TWO council leaders were today on collision course after clashing over who was to blame for poor standards at a doomed Blackburn high school. Furious Lancashire County Council leader Hazel Harding has accused Blackburn with Darwen Council of 'trying to
FIREFIGHTERS have warned of the dangers of fooling with fireworks after one was put through a letter box at a flat in Burnley, last night. Now officers fear that the prank - which they think was carried out by youths - could be repeated in the lead up
HUNDREDS of devastated mourners have paid their last respects to Burnley teenager Wesley McDevitt. Friends and family packed into St John's RC Church, Ivy Street, for the funeral service yesterday. Wesley, 18, died last month three days after falling
THE jury in the case of a 'Good Samaritan' accused of an early hours party sex attack has been discharged. The move by Judge Barbara Watson came after the panel failed to reach a verdict after several hours of deliberations at Burnley Crown Court. James
ANTIQUES expert and Burnley fan Eric Knowles today told the thief who stole Andy Lochhead's FA Cup Final medal, valued at £2,000: "Give it back!" Nelson-born Eric, known to millions through his appearances on the Antiques Roadshow, said he was upset to
FORMER pupils of a Barrowford school are invited to lunch in memory of one of their classmates. Peter Starkie, 65, was a pupil of St Thomas' School until 1951 and has died abroad. His former headteacher Betty Stew, of Back Church Street, Barrowford, kept
A MARCH by the far-right National Front in support of Nelson trooper Kevin Williams has been called off following a public outcry. The NF said they had applied for permission to hold a march through Burnley in support of Trooper Williams, who is accused
MY favourite holiday spot was in the eye of a nasty storm this week, and I'm not just talking high winds, heavy seas and cloudbursts. Blackpool hosted a meeting of the British Resorts Association and its members had to listen to some particularly harsh
THE father of a brain injury victim today appealed to budding writers to help him document his 16-year struggle to get appropriate treatment for his son. Les Swayne, 51, of Kipling Place, Great Harwood, has battled to get his son, Karl, 25, the right
THE parents of a nine-year-old boy hurt in a car accident have warned of the perils of 'no win, no fee' compensation after he was stung with a legal bill for £600 more than he won. Jamie Bailey, of Mitchell Street, Clitheroe, received £1,000 compensation
AGE Concern has launched a campaign to promote the use of the internet across the country. Their Silver Surfers Festival (www.ace.org.uk) aims to offer simple advice and information to those who have not used the internet before. Recent research by the
MANXMAN Steve Colley sowed the seeds of another British title with a polished performance at the Red Rose Trial. Colley finished second behind reigning champion Graham Jarvis at a bleak and desolate Back Cowm Quarry in Rossendale. But with just one round
JONATHAN Stead believes it's only a matter of time before he breaks his scoring duck after he came within inches of his first international goal last night. The Blackburn Rovers striker looked sharp as Peter Taylor's England Under 21 side comfortably
A ROSSENDALE couple who turned a caravan into their home without council permission have been allowed to carry on living there for another year. Brian Lyth won over the hearts of councillors after he sent a 'pleading' letter to members of Rossendale's
A TRIO of twinkle-toed youngsters are set to tread the boards in a professional panto this Christmas. The talented youngsters secured a place in the Manchester Opera House's performance of Dick Whittington. Caitlin Shackleton, six, of Crawshawbooth, Emily
A FARMERS' market is set to be launched in Rossendale -- almost two years after the idea was first put forward. A group of local people have joined forces to create the new business -- Rossendale Farmers' Market Limited. Spearheaded by Peter Sweetmore
OUTSPOKEN residents are being sought by Blackburn with Darwen Council to provide first-hand opinions on how services should be implemented in the community. The council is looking to recruit community champions to help run a new initiative covering parts
A TEENAGER says she was left battered and bruised after being dragged to the floor and beaten after refusing to get into a car with a group of older men. Nineteen-year-old Laura McLaughlin, who lives in the Queen's Park area of Blackburn, suffered cuts
with KINGFISHER OCTOPLUS Blackburn made it three wins out of four tries last weekend and provided the top individual - Terry Jones - in the latest round of the Octoplus Standish Autumn League. Their overall lead at the top of Division Two was consolidated
