THE Blackburn Ice Arena and a hugely appreciative crowd raised over £500 for Derian House Children's Hospice in a challenge game between the Blackburn Hawks and an EIHA junior select team. The special memorial game, which was played in honour of the much-loved
WHILST not wishing to decry the danger from avian flu I think your correspondent is exhibiting an hysterical reaction when he urges householders to stop feeding garden birds. To quote from RSPB: "There has not been a single incidence of H5N1 among any
I WAS interested to learn of an intelligence led-police operation in Ewood, Blackburn, targeting manual worker type vehicles, between Tuesday and Saturday of the week before last. Using the latest Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology, which can
DRIVERS face a wait of up to 15 years before a planned bypass around several congested villages finally opens, the man in charge of Lancashire's roads warned today. County Councillor Tony Martin revealed his fears as it emerged that East Lancashire faces
Preston North End boss Billy Davies is hoping to extend Jemal Johnson's loan spell at Deepdale after the young striker made a favourable impression during his first month with North End. The Championship club want the young American to stay on over Christmas
A DRIVER more than three times the limit in the early afternoon staggered out of his vehicle and was unsteady on his feet, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Brian Mulhall, 57, had had a problem with drink since the death of his mother, suffered
PENDLE'S new police chief has vowed to crack down on the crimes that impact most on people. Chief Insp Richard Debicki has just replaced Chief Insp Ian Pilling, who has left Lancashire to take up a post with Greater Manchester Police. And he said: "We
DRIVERS face a wait of up to 15 years before a planned bypass around several congested villages finally opens, the man in charge of Lancashire's roads warned today. County Councillor Tony Martin revealed his fears as it emerged that East Lancashire faces
A SEX attacker indecently assaulted two women in Oswaldtwistle. In two separate incidents, within the space of around half an hour, the women, aged 49 and 53, were approached by the same man in Union Road, near the junction with John Street. He touched
HIGHER education colleges across East Lancashire should work closer with each other in the future if they are to improve. That is the view of Dave Tyas, from Accrington and Rossendale College. Mr Tyas, the head of higher education at the college, said
A CLITHEROE school is celebrating after getting what is believed to be one of the best inspection reports ever handed to a Lancashire school. Edisford County Primary School, which teaches 250 children, was labelled 'outstanding' in every category from
BURNLEY fans once hailed Robbie Blake as a magician. And against his former paymasters, the Leeds United striker predictably opened up his box of tricks to pull three points out of the hat. Burnley boss Steve Cotterill later described Blake as the difference
Darwen Football Club's biggest match in years was almost called off because of parking problems, it has been revealed. Club chairman Kevin Henry said supporters travelling to watch Darwen play FC United at the Anchor Ground on Saturday were due to park
Half-Lancastrian electro foursome Performance have been chart stars in waiting for the last few years, and finally look like fulfilling that pop potential having snagged themselves a major label deal. The first fruits of their spell with Polydor, Surrender
STEVE Cotterill felt the better team lost as Burnley's winning run came to an end at Leeds last night. The Clarets dropped their first points in five games as second half goals from David Healy and former Turf Moor striker Robbie Blake kept Leeds' promotion
UPCOMING Lancashire bands are competing for two days recording time in a top studio and a contract with a music PR company in a battle-of-the-bands competition. The next heat is in Blackpool on November 24. The Strummer Live Music Series takes place every
An angry young musician with a brusque Yorkshire accent launches into an unsettlingly heartfelt tirade at Nathan Barley-type Shoreditch types, set to some fierce beats. And the result's fantastic. Technically Men started out as a side project of Lo Fidelity
A WOMAN who attacked a paramedic who was called to her house to help an "unconscious female" was warned she may face prison. Anne Marie Chambers lunged at the female ambulance crew member as she left the house after deciding nobody needed or wanted treatment
Darwen Football Club's biggest match in years was almost called off because of parking problems, it has been revealed. Club chairman Kevin Henry said supporters travelling to watch Darwen play FC United at the Anchor Ground on Saturday were due to park
A FATHER killed when he was hit by a train at Pleasington station was the tragic victim of an accident, an inquest has found. A jury at Blackburn Town Hall hearing into the death of 54-year-old Michael James Brennan, of Cross Barn Grove, Darwen, was told
A MENTAL health ward will close at Rossendale Hospital before the end of year, health chiefs have confirmed. Ward 11 is to shut because of low staffing levels that made it "increasingly difficult" to provide care, an NHS boss said. It is second closure
A MAN who left his home in Blackpool because of problems with his neighbours neglected to reveal he still owned the property when he claimed housing and council tax benefits in Blackburn, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that William Paul
A SUSPECT arrested after a fight which left a man critically injured has been released on bail pending further inquiries. Christopher McGuire, 25, of Mill Hill, today remained critically ill and sedated in intensive care at the Royal Preston Hospital
RESIDENTS of a Blackburn estate are scared to leave their homes at night for fear of gangs of youths, it has been claimed. A community meeting held for residents of Griffin, Galligreaves and Bank Top was told how at weekends gangs of youths have been
A FATHER killed when he was hit by a train at Pleasington station was the tragic victim of an accident, an inquest has found. A jury at Blackburn Town Hall hearing into the death of 54-year-old Michael James Brennan, of Cross Barn Grove, Darwen, was told
AN International cricketer has been playing for his country instead of returning to East Lancashire to face trial for indecent assault. Police are now to put pressure on the English and Indian cricket boards to ensure Jai Prakash Yadav appears in court
FOR an hour in the morning and again in the afternoon there are few places more potentially hazardous to pedestrians and motorists than the few hundred yards either side of a school entrance. Between 8 and 9am, parents pulling up in cars, children crossing
I READ Mr Chay Jones's letter (LET, November 12) regarding British society being undermined and I was struck by the photograph on the opposite page of two children celebrating Eid. Whilst I agree with Mr Jones about political correctness gone mad in Lambeth
AN International cricketer has been playing for his country instead of returning to East Lancashire to face trial for indecent assault. Police are now to put pressure on the English and Indian cricket boards to ensure Jai Prakash Yadav appears in court
AN International cricketer has been playing for his country instead of returning to East Lancashire to face trial for indecent assault. Police are now to put pressure on the English and Indian cricket boards to ensure Jai Prakash Yadav appears in court
Blackburn Rovers' midfield talisman Tugay should be fit to face Arsenal this weekend, despite aggravating a calf injury during the 0-0 draw with Manchester City. The veteran Turk had to be substituted during the closing stages of Saturday's game, but
BLACKBURN Rovers defender Dominic Matteo is ready to hit the comeback trail after two months out with an ankle injury. The former Leeds United player, who was Rovers' first choice left-back at the beginning of the season, has not played since he got injured
PADIHAM'S stylish new coffee shop The Fat Giraffe has proved so popular that it has expanded just six months after opening. Bosses of the Church Street cafe have been inundated with customers following the successful introduction of their traditional
A PAINTER and decorator pinched cheques and got cash to the tune of almost £500, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how heroin addict Jason O'Leary, 29, who took the cheques from two works offices, also gave, or sold, some to others. He blew
PENDLE'S new police chief has vowed to crack down on the crimes that impact most on people. Chief Insp Richard Debicki has just replaced Chief Insp Ian Pilling, who has left Lancashire to take up a post with Greater Manchester Police. And he said: "We
PENDLE'S new police chief has vowed to crack down on the crimes that impact most on people. Chief Insp Richard Debicki has just replaced Chief Insp Ian Pilling, who has left Lancashire to take up a post with Greater Manchester Police. And he said: "We
CONMEN men posing as housing association officials have been targeting tenants in Pendle and Rossendale. Bogus callers claiming to be from Green Vale Homes -- a non-profit organisation, set up to manage the borough's housing, have been trying to get into
WHEN it comes to rugby at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School it is all about quantity and not necessarily quality. For a school where football rules -- QEGS have won the Independent Schools FA Cup a record three times -- getting players to actually play
A SEX attacker indecently assaulted two women in Oswaldtwistle. In two separate incidents, within the space of around half an hour, the women, aged 49 and 53, were approached by the same man in Union Road, near the junction with John Street. He touched
A FORMER care home which has been empty since its closure has been targeted by vandals. Lancashire County Council has had to secure Hill Top, in Baxenden, and install a new alarm system to deter troublemakers. There are plans for housing association Calico
A PARENTS' campaign to introduce parking restrictions outside a primary school has been backed by the local MP. Hyndburn's Greg Pope visited West End Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, to see for himself the dangers to pupils caused by traffic outside the
A DAIRY farmer has been refused permission to expand his ice cream business -- but said he would continue his fight to build the scheme. Eric Dowson, who owns Dowson Dairy at Hawkshaw Farm, Clayton-le-Dale, had applied to build a farm shop, classroom
AN ASTHMA sufferer who was refused the flu vaccine because of national drug shortages had his case raised in Parliament. And Steven Flynn today said it was the Government's responsibility to ensure there were enough jabs, particularly for vulnerable patients
A BURNLEY fan's festive wish is to be top of the pops this Christmas with his Clarets heroes after penning a new single. Songwriter Jim Park, 52, has recorded a demo version and is now putting together a band to record the song to enter in the charts.
STEVE Cotterill felt the better team lost as Burnley's winning run came to an end at Leeds last night. The Clarets dropped their first points in five games as second half goals from David Healy and former Turf Moor striker Robbie Blake kept Leeds' promotion
Current flavour of the month, this band has produced a classic indie anthem that smacks of Talking Heads and Belle And Sebastian. It's overtly twee, with sickeningly cute guitar twangs and psychedelic-esque keyboard repetitions, but the Brooklyn-based
The L.A based female teen trio are said to write about boys and books - though it's unclear which of them What I Say And What I Mean is about. There's a slightly rocky edge with the repetitive riffs and a thrashing chorus., while there is something of
BLACKBURN Rovers defender Dominic Matteo is ready to hit the comeback trail after two months out with an ankle injury. The former Leeds United player, who was Rovers' first choice left-back at the beginning of the season, has not played since he got injured
POLICE today praised parents for doing their bit in helping to reduce truancy in Rossendale. Police Community Support Officer Pauline Cadman and Lancashire County Council education welfare officer Mary Owen patrolled the streets of Rawtenstall and Haslingden
HIGHER education colleges across East Lancashire should work closer with each other in the future if they are to improve. That is the view of Dave Tyas, from Accrington and Rossendale College. Mr Tyas, the head of higher education at the college, said
A BEVY of beauties arrived in Rossendale to help boost the profile of a community football squad. And the glamourous models have promised to pose with the lads from Rawtenstall-based Madison Park FC for a money-spinning calendar next year. Ben Miles,
CONMEN men posing as housing association officials have been targeting tenants in Pendle and Rossendale. Bogus callers claiming to be from Green Vale Homes -- a non-profit organisation, set up to manage the borough's housing, have been trying to get into
A 33-year-old man who struggled violently while being arrested later bit a sergeant dealing with him at the police station, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard Robert Alan Eaves made a gnashing noise and bared his teeth at one officer while
THE assets of a travel agency that went into liquidation earlier this month have been bought by a Leeds-based rival. PA Travel, based on Glenfield Business Park, Blackburn, ceased trading because of cashflow problems, caused largely by a fall in bookings
A husband began to harass his estranged wife four months after they split up to reconcile with her, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates were told Zafar Iqbal turned up at wife Fozier Khan's home early in the morning and late at night. And even on the
A DISABLED boy whose life has improved with the help of horseriding had to give it up when funding was withdrawn. But Blackburn Round Table came to the rescue with an offer to pay for the lessons which aid the eight-year-old's development at school. Ryan
AN ASTHMA sufferer who was refused the flu vaccine because of national drug shortages had his case raised in Parliament. And Steven Flynn today said it was the Government's responsibility to ensure there were enough jabs, particularly for vulnerable patients
Preston's David Nugent came off the bench and had an immediate impact to inflict capital punishment on sliding QPR. Nugent had not been expected to make an appearance after suffering a knee injury during Saturday's home win at Cardiff. But on the 60 minute
