JORDAN Slew scored the equaliser as Blackburn Rovers' reserve team drew at home to Wigan Athletic tonight. Slew levelled in the second half with a fine finish after Conor Sammon had put Wigan ahead before the interval. Rovers fielded a youthful line-up
STUDENTS from three high schools are being brought together to stave off potential problems when they amalgamate in September. Bosses at Blakewater College, Beardwood Humanities College and Crosshill School have put together a programme to ensure pupils
AN EAST Lancashire property developer has called for tougher measures on metal thieves. The businessman, based in Colne, who did not wish to be named, was mentioned in Parliament by Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson during a debate on metal thefts. Thefts
AN East Lancashire man who abused girls while out walking his dog claimed he was giving them sex education games, a court heard. Mark Haygarth, 53, of Honey Hole, Blackburn, was jailed for 18 years for 20 historic sex abuse charged dating back to the
A TAXI driver had his takings stolen after being assaulted by two passengers in Padiham. Detectives are appealing for information after the incident which saw the driver punched in the face. The two men caught a taxi from Burnley Road, in Accrington
TWO Blackburn companies have paid out after a retired electrical engineer suffered work-related hearing loss. Allan Dewhurst, 68, of Revidge, spent 14 years working next to industrial hammers, high-pitched extrusion machines, high-speed motors and winding
THE work of a legendary archaeologist is being celebrated in an Egyptian exhibition in Blackburn and Burnley this year. John Garstang pioneered modern techniques of photographing grave goods at the turn of the 20th Century. Born in Strawberry Bank
ACCRINGTON Stanley have confirmed the appointment of Paul Cook as their new boss. Cook leaves Irish side Sligo Rovers after the two clubs agreed compensation and the 44-year-old finalised a two-and-a-half-year deal with Stanley. Leam
A COMEDIAN wowed an audience in Nelson to land a shot at a national competition for emerging stand-ups. Ryan Brown, 38, from Barnoldswick, who specialises in deadpan one-liners, saw off several other acts to win the North West round of the Laughing
A COUNCILLOR has called on Burnley MP Gordon Birtwistle to step down from his town hall seat after only attending 25 per cent of meetings. But the outraged MP has said at least one of his absences helped to secure £9million for Burnley’s new University
ACCRINGTON Stanley's match at Rotherham United tomorrow has been given the go ahead as temperatures rise in Yorkshire. Rotherham had warned last week that the game could be in doubt because of frozen conditions at their temporary home, Sheffield's
SIR ALEX Ferguson has become Accrington Stanley’s 500th shareholder. The Manchester United boss became a part of the League Two club’s history as part of a long-term plan to issue shares to fans. Sir Alex was presented with his share
FRONTLINE firefighters in Lancashire are being ‘stretched to the limit’ as budget cuts begin to bite, say union chiefs. And they fear that £7.8million cuts, planned for the county brigade over the next three years, will only heap further pressure
A CANCER-stricken bride has achieved her goal of walking down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams. Kathy Nutter, 31, was forced to bring her wedding to Carl Morris forward after doctors told her she only had months left to live.
ACCRINGTON Stanley are set to confirm Paul Cook as their new manager. Cook's agent Gordon Armstrong has confirmed to the Lancashire Telegraph that the Reds have now agreed terms with the 44-year-old and are close to unveiling him as boss.
MARVIN Bartley could be a doubt for tomorrow's visit of Barnsley. The midfielder suffered a couple of knocks to his knee after coming off the bench in the second half of Saturday's defeat at Southampton. Although Bartley finished the game, he was set
THE death of an 18-year-old man who was found collapsed in a street is being treated as ‘unexplained’ by police. Officers on patrol discovered the body of Ryan Anderton, in Kay Street, Rawtenstall, outside Rent Smart letting agency.
VILLAGERS have failed in their pleas for road safety measures to be introduced along a ‘danger’ road in rural Burnley. Road signs and white lines were always planned when Tetlow Developments began to convert Barcroft Hall, off Park Road in Cliviger,
It’s a hot one in Abu Dhabi. Barely 7am and its touching 20 degrees already. Immigration took forever and we arrived at Chelsea Towers at 10am. Provisions bought, it was time to hit the pool and top up the tans. A 25 minute minibus journey brought
Day 1 Journey to airport and flight: A jovial crowd of 29 Cobras assembled at Clitheroe CC to set off to Manchester Airport and then onward to Dubai via Abu Dhabi. Tarquin wasted no time in reserving the executive vehicle for himself, while the
Direct from London’s West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful, the fascinating art form of Burlesque is coming to Burnley Mechanics on March 9 and we’ve teamed up with them to promote their fantastic competition and give away one pair
One of world’s leading ballet companies, Moscow City Ballet, arrives at the Opera House, Manchester to present Romeo & Juliet on 15th and 16th March. We have teamed up with organisers of the show to promote their competition to give readers the
Frying pans at the ready –February 21 is Pancake Day – so it’s time for some flippin’ good fun! Pancakes are so easy to make and tasty too. This Pancake Day, try savoury pancakes with all manner of fillings from spinach and mushrooms to seafood
Based on the debut novel by Hunter S Thompson which initiated his long, distinguished and brilliantly unpredictable career, The Rum Diary tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Depp). Tiring of the noise
AN investigation has been launched after a fire was started at an empty industrial unit in Burnley last night. Firefighters spent around two hours tackling the blaze at the former Brunshaw Light Engineering premises, in Athletic Street, at around 11.45pm
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe has called for an immediate response to their second defeat of 2012. The Clarets host Barnsley at Turf Moor tomorrow night just three days after losing 2-0 to promotion favourites Southampton. Howe felt they were beaten by
A BURNLEY teenager missing from home has been found. Bethany Olivia Marie Wallace, of Cog Lane, Burnley was found in the local area safe and well on Sunday night, police said. The 14-year-old had been missing since Tuesday.
PAULA Walker produced her best performance of the World Cup with a sixth place finish in Calgary. The Blackburn ace, along with Gillian Cooke, finished with a combined time of 1 minute 54.16 seconds in the eighth and final race of the World Cup series
LANCASHIRE League chiefs have secured another high-profile sponsorship deal as they look to make the 120th anniversary season something to celebrate. A fortnight after landing the boost of brewing giants Heineken UK sponsoring both the league and Worsley
Clarets boss Eddie Howe has said he will take Saturday’s defeat to Southampton in isolation and to be honest, that is what all Burnley fans should do. Yes, we were poor by our recent standards and defeat was always on the cards once we conceded early
LAURA Massaro has set her sights on becoming British number one after successfully defending her National squash title. But first of all she has the small matter of helping East Lancs win a vital club match tomorrow night. The 28-year-old from Chorley
EAST Lancashire professional Ockert Erasmus recorded his career best bowling figures as he continued to enhance his growing reputation in South Africa. Erasmus, who enjoyed a fine first season at Alexandra Meadows last summer and will return to the Lancashire
LEE Grant believes Burnley are good enough to be top six contenders – but says they must prove it against Barnsley tomorrow. The goalkeeper blamed defeat at Southampton on dipping below the high standards the Clarets have set since embarking on a run
STEVE Kean believes only Demba Ba can rival Yakubu as the Premier League’s bargain of the season – insisting that the Blackburn Rovers striker must now be worth close to £10m. Yakubu needed only 15 minutes to score on his return from suspension on Saturday
WILL Hatfield is determined to secure regular football at Accrington Stanley and prove a point to Leeds United after rejoining the Reds until the end of the season. Hatfield spent time on loan at Stanley from Leeds earlier in the campaign but went back
BUSINESSMAN Wayne Wild has declared his ambition to lead a supporters’ trust takeover of Blackburn Rovers – but Venky’s continue to insist they will not sell. Wolves’ 5-1 home loss to West Bromwich Albion yesterday meant that Rovers moved out of the
BLACKBURN Harriers ace Holly Bleasdale proved the star attraction at the UK Indoor Championships yesterday as she defended her national crown with relative east. The 20-year-old put on a stylish show in front of a close-to-sell out crowd at Sheffield
STEVE Kean has revealed that Chris Samba’s return to action has been delayed and he will not now feature in tonight’s reserve match at home to Wigan. Samba has not played for Rovers since the Premier League defeat at home to Stoke on January 2 after
A SELECTION of Blackburn Rovers players will hold a Valentine’s Day signing session for fans tomorrow afternoon. Players will be at the Roverstore at Ewood Park between 2pm and 4pm for autographs and photo opportunities.
