BOSSES at Accrington Stanley have been criticised after the club spent thousands of pounds building a police control room without planning permission. The temporary structure, built above a toilet block at the Coppice End, was needed as the final piece
AN "inspirational" former headteacher has died just a month after he was diagnosed with cancer. Geoff Tennant, 63, who taught at Avondale County Primary School, Darwen, for 22 years, fell ill after returning from a trip to Canada. His widow Liz said
PALS of a 50-year-old homeless man left for dead after a hit-and-run smash have appealed for the driver to turn himself in. John Hill, of Union House hostel, Blackburn, was knocked down close to the hostel two weeks ago. He remains in hospital, with
POLICE today warned motorists not to leave valuable goods in their cars after a thief stole thousands of pounds worth of electrical equipment. In the last week officers said they had received 18 reports of vehicles being broken into in the Nelson area
CAR boot sales across East Lancashire could soon be facing a licensing clampdown in order to improve road safety around the events. That was the message from road police officials following a Bank Holiday weekend, during which scores of car boot sales
ALTHOUGH the centenary of his birth is not far away, the clamour for anything associated with Blackburn-born Alfred Wainwright continues to grow. Following the announcement that a Rishton publisher was going to reissue a book illustrated by Wainwright
A YOUNG dad from Haslingden who was paralysed from the chest down after an accident on holiday in Ibiza was expected to arrive home today by air ambulance. Adam Wood damaged two vertebrae after slipping in a water fountain and then developed pneumonia
Becky White, the Great Britain International from Haslingden, was second in the triple jump final at the UK Challenge Final at the Manchester Regional Arena on Sunday. The Sale Harrier was last year's triple jump winner, but this time had to settle
Last year the Waugh's Well was included in the Rossendale Midweek Series of fell races for the first time to replace the Whittle Pike, but in 2006 both races are in, to join the Pilgrim's Cross and Golf Ball events. The expanded series certainly seems
Hapton's Daniel Barritt resumes his Production World Championship campaign this weekend with the three-day Rally of Japan. It's home territory for his driver, Fumio Nutahara, who is a previous class winner on the event. The pair will be determined to
Glyn Barker struck first on 15 minutes and Liam Donnelly doubled the lead just after the half-hour as Nelson were beaten 3-0. Craig Bradshaw almost pulled a goal back for the Blues but his 25-yard shot rattled the crossbar. Danny Doherty completed
Tugay is set to make his first appearance of the season in Blackburn Rovers's reserve clash with Manchester United at Hyde United's Ewen Fields ground tonight (kick off 7pm). The Turk has now completed the suspension which kept him out of Rovers' opening
ONE of the rather mindless things I've always done when abroad is to watch a little of the local television channels. It gives one a sense, a feel for the country and its culture. In France, relatively few people read newspapers but the main news in
A COUNCIL'S website is the best local authority internet site in East Lancashire, says an independent league table. Since Rossendale Council's website was re-launched in August 2005, residents have been able to use it to apply for a job with the council
RAMSBOTTOM Pool will stage a Hawaiian party giving families the chance to enjoy the last days of the summer holidays. There will be fun in the pool with inflatable toys, Hawaiian music and refreshments. There will be a three- month free junior swim-
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has announced plans for a second store in Rossendale - just metres away from a rival store -sparking fears among the area's business leaders. Tesco plans to take over the former Asda site in Bocholt Way, Rawtenstall, which the
A TRAIN conductor was left "badly shaken" after two teenage hoodies' ripped off his tie and pushed him during a dispute over their fare. British Transport have launched an appeal to catch the duo, who escaped from the train as it pulled into Rishton
I ALWAYS suspected a pair of hot pink rubber gloves with feather boa trim wasn't sufficient to stop everyone's favourite scrubbers Kim and Aggie from contracting some horrific disease. After all, some of those flea-pits they find themselves in make
THE Samaritans are searching for volunteers to help continue their 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service. Samaritans, New Park Street, Blackburn, are seeking good listeners who can help callers who are feeling desperate and sometimes suicidal. Full training
A PENSIONER is calling for people to clean up their act when it comes to looking after their canal. Derek Tranmer demanded action from British Waterways and Burnley Council two years ago, after having to suffer a "ridiculous" amount of debris, including
Burnley old boys Danny Whittaker and Simon Bissell were among the winners at the Mid Lancs Track and Field Medal Meeting last Saturday at Blackpool. Sprinter Danny, now with Wigan Harriers, took gold medals in the senior 100m and 200m with times of 10.8
A new sponsorship deal with an East Lancashire aero-space company has left Phil Smithson ready for take-off in the British Super-moto Championship. Callender Aeropart, based in Altham, have lent their support to the Clitheroe rider, who is currently
IAN Barker made it 10 points from twelve for Bacup with a pinpoint second-half header. Barker struck on 69 minutes, guiding home Tony Carrol's whipped in free-kick. Boro took their chance after the referee awarded a foul on the edge of the area after
WE might be four games unbeaten in league and cup, but I think we're definitely four points down for the season. As far as I'm concerned, we should be on nine points, which would put us in touch with the teams in the play-off places. We played poorly
BRIAN Jensen is delighted to see fellow Burnley goalkeeper Danny Coyne emerge from his injury nightmare - and admits the Welshman's first-team return serves to prevent him slipping into the comfort zone'. It is almost 12 months since Coyne suffered
Mark Hughes held talks with Andy Todd yesterday following his decision to axe him for Blackburn Rovers' game with Chelsea on Sunday. Todd is reported to be unhappy with the way he lost his place to Andre Ooijer, but Hughes has told the defender he wants
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Mark Hughes was today trying to sign another striker before the transfer window slammed shut. The Rovers chief held talks with two different targets yesterday and he was hoping to close a deal for one of them in time to meet tonight's
BLACKBURN Rovers yesterday rejected an offer of £2 million from Liverpool for Lucas Neill. "Liverpool made an offer for Lucas which we rejected," confirmed chairman John Williams. Reds boss Rafa Benitez was this morning considering whether or not
NEW rules to make sure old cars get scrapped and not just abandoned on streets are in chaos, it has been claimed. Lancashire Euro MP Chris Davies has asked the European Commission to invest-igate his claims the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA
Chorley Harrier Ian Williams went off to France to enjoy what he thought would be a relaxing holiday with his family, but it just so happened to coincide with a local hill race. The Alpe d'Huez is perhaps the most famous road climb in cycling, used frequently
Civil funerals are to be made available in Lancashire with registrars conducting non-religious services at gravesides and crematoriums. The registration service has selected ten of its staff to train as celebrants', who will aim to create a highly personal
Connexions Lancashire is encouraging employers to consider the benefits of recruiting young, energetic employees with the launch of their Breath of Fresh Air' campaign. Did you know that there are more than 7,000 young people in Lancashire looking for
New research from AXA Insurance has revealed that as many as one in ten people have sustained an injury in the work place in the past five years. AXA's study revealed that while employee injuries are most likely to be caused by work-related accidents
THINK film and you think Hollywood. But if you are willing to broaden your silver screen horizons you could do worse than catch this excellently written and beautifully shot movie, which brings Spanish filmmaking to the English big screen. Starring
Nothing But Good has attracted some fine acts for its weekly Wednesday night melee. Last night went further, into the realms of an art-music happening'. Art-rock headliners Band(ism) were filming a video for their upcoming single, Peacock Mk2, and
Acoustic Uprising are a duo from Blackburn with considerable pedigree. Ian H (vocals, guitar and percussion) had one of his songs recorded by Morrissey in 1991 (Skin Storm) and was in indie pop band Bradford in the late 1980s. Pete Bentley (guitars
Young people in Lancashire are being asked to develop new services and fund activities after taking charge of a budget worth millions. Youth-led committees in each district called youth banks' will decide how to spend the government allocation, totalling
Nurseries, pre-school groups and childminders in Lancashire are being urged to hold a road safety day to teach children the vital road safety skills. The Beep Beep! Day nationwide scheme, from safe driving organisations, Brake and the Green Flag, introduces
A SUSPECTED badger baiting ring has been uncovered in East Lancashire, police revealed today. Officers believe the sick practice, in which badgers are put in fights against dogs with spectators betting money on how long the animal will survive, has been
A COUPLE have spent eight years on a labour of love which has seen a former working men's club being converted into their five-bedroom family home. When the Chadwicks bought the property in Hazel Street, Rising Bridge, it still had empty beer glasses
THE mother of a baby allegedly murdered today spoke for the first time of her heartbreak at losing her "beautiful" daughter. Speaking exclusively to the Lancashire Telegraph Samantha Shales told how she had planned to throw a birthday party to celebrate
A FORMER Blackburn girl is at the centre of an international police hunt after being abducted by her estranged father. It is feared that 12-year-old Molly Campbell, who used to live in Moss Street in the Daisyfield area of the town, has been taken to
