ROF played major part in keeping Blackburn in the arms race
In this great photograph from our archives, munitions worker Veronica Townsend is pictured turning domes for anti-aircraft shell fuses at the ROF Factory at Lower Darwen.
In this great photograph from our archives, munitions worker Veronica Townsend is pictured turning domes for anti-aircraft shell fuses at the ROF Factory at Lower Darwen.
A PLANNED rave has been quashed after the authorities were tipped-off about the event. Police officers in Hyndburn were made aware of a plan to hold a rave within a mill in Hyndburn on Saturday. As such, they were able to contact the person believed
OFFICERS patrolling the streets of Blackburn has fined a member of the public for not wearing a mask while inside a shop. Teams were out in the town centre and The Mall on Saturday afternoon, ensuring all customers were wearing face coverings as
A HYNDBURN pub is the first in Lancashire to be closed by police over repeated coronavirus breaches. The Duke of Wellington Pub on Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, was ordered to close their doors for repeatedly breaching the covid-19 guidelines.
This view of Clitheroe from the air taken in 1982 shows, what was then, the new Booth’s supermarket nearing completion in the centre of the picture. Above it surrounded by trees is the castle and on the extreme left of the picture you can see King
If someone is trying to get across the channel in a boat, the last thing we should be worried about is our precious benefits. Maybe the safety of the people in the boat should be the focus. It seems we have learnt nothing of the human spirit and
A STRETCH of the M65 has reopened after a police incident. Emergency services were called to a scene between junctions five and six (Shadsworth and Blackburn) at around 11.30am this morning. The carriageway had been closed at junction five
BOXER Tyson Fury has been photographed with a police dog after a boxing session on the beach of his hometown. The two-time heavyweight world champion came to the attention of officers after the large crowd was seen gathering on the sand in Morecambe
A TIP-OFF led to police arresting a man believed to be involved with drug supply in a town. On Friday night, officers from the Burnley taskforce arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply in the Briercliffe Road
TWO off road bikers who ‘goaded’ officers into chasing them during a busy Friday night shift have been branded lunatics. Officers have now vowed to catch those responsible, saying they have a plan in place to tackle the anti-social behaviour.
OVER a hundred new coronavirus cases have been reported in East Lancashire – after 48 hours without figures. The 107 new cases are a combination of those recorded on Wednesday and Thursday, after Public Health England announced they were unable
OFFICERS were out in Blackburn overnight ensuring people were complying to coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the area, after a new multi-agency strategy was announced on Friday. Stronger enforcement is now in place for both individuals and businesses
Over 792 burglaries have been reported in Burnley since June 2019- and some streets are more targeted than others. Burglary is actually the fourth most reported crime in the town, after anti-social behaviour (6460), criminal damage and arson (
Are you looking to welcome a new pet into the family? There are plenty of animals in East Lancashire that need to be rehomed A spokesperson for the RSPCA told The Lancashire Telegraph: “The RSPCA has rehomed thousands of animals successfully
THIEVES raided a community centre and stole charity boxes from a café which supports disabled people. The front door of Bangor Street Community Centre in Blackburn was smashed and thieves forced their way into the reception area during the break-in
A MAN under the influence of drink or drugs told a police officer he had coronavirus and then coughed in her face. Blackburn magistrates heard Mohamed Asif Mahmood continued to spit and cough in the direction of officers as he was arrested and placed
Two sisters who were codebreakers during the Second World War have spoken of their “surprise” after a portrait of them was unveiled ahead of VJ Day. Patricia and Jean Owtram, both in their 90s, played important roles in the war but had never spoken
SOMETIMES it’s the simplest things which can bring the memories flooding back. There is nothing out of the ordinary about these pictures from the archives - they are basically just a collection of pictures of shop fronts in Blackburn over the years
STUDENTS should consider going into nursing, says the NHS’s top nurse, as figures reveal more than 150 positions available at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. Chief nursing officer for England Ruth May is urging pupils going through clearing to
RESIDENTS are unhappy with plans for new homes being built in their town. Clitheroe locals want Ribble Valley Council to rethink their decision on over 100 new homes for Henthorn Road. The development will be named Montague Place and will comprise
A FORMER councillor who brought laughter to his family, politics and those around him has died. Tom Porter passed away from cancer aged 66 at his Ightenhill home in Burnley after a short illness. Tributes have been paid to him by Burnley Council
HOMEBUYERS on a prestige Blackburn housing estate can now design the interior layout of their new house. Kingswood Homes are offering them the chance to customise both the ground and first floor of their new properties on its Green Hills development
A HEARTBROKEN family have spoken out about their grief after a cancer diagnosis changed their lives. Sue Pickering, from Blackburn, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last month at the age of 46. The mother-of-one began feeling ill at the
THIS was always going to be a season of transition for Accrington Cricket Club after losing key personnel and suffering relegation last season. But as it turns out, playing any sort of cricket is something of a blessing for the Property Shop Arena
BURNLEY firm VEKA has confirmed that 25 jobs will be lost as the result of a recent consultation process. The Rossendale Road industrial estate based uPVC window system company say that they were forced to undertake the review as a result of a recent
Rovers have identified Liam Lindsay as a possible solution to their central defensive options with the 24-year-old frozen out at Stoke City. Tony Mowbray had looked at Lindsay, as well as Ethan Pinnock, last summer after their partnership played