Retiring head of a Burnley Sixth Form, Brendan Conboy, “frustrated” that work schools do is sometimes not recognised.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/15428558._The_work_schools_are_doing_is_not_always_recognised_and_that_is_frustrating____says_retiring_head_Brendan_Conboy/
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Family of Dylan Turner (far right), ‘shocked’ at school’s soft touch on Dylan’s attackers after they left him with one less tooth. I’m not sure his little brother is taking the whole Lancashire Telegraph Face experience entirely seriously.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/15427603.Parents_of_boy_who_lost_a_tooth_after_being_punched_in_the_face_three_times_call_for_school_to_protect_their_son/
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Dawn Samples, in ‘total shock’ after discovering her narrow boat had sank.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/15414064.Narrow_boat_owner_left_homeless_after_renting_it_out_and_then_it_sank/?ref=mac
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Nigel Womack, ‘at the end of his tether’ after a series of breakins at his business.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/15155365._I___m_at_the_end_of_my_tether____popular_Blackburn_businessman_furious_after_ANOTHER_break_in/
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Joseph Bux, “angry” and “frustrated” about being caught in a bus lane twice. Thanks to Rowan for the submission; he writes: “discounting the duplicate fine, he’s been caught twice in four days, and has the audacity to complain to the paper. Also, can't write letters.”
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14875403.Blackburn_driver_angry_after_being_hit_by_double_fine_for_bus_lane_mistake/
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Cricket umpire Jon Lilley, who feels local cricket is being ‘slowly strangled’ by low flying model aeroplanes. Thanks to Michael for this excellent ‘whole story in one picture’ submission.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14667829.War_of_words_with_Blackburn_model_aircraft_society_as_cricket_games_abandoned/
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Councillor Jane Oates, concerned that overgrown trees are blocking residents’ views of the magnificent Darwen Tower. Thanks to Verity for the submission.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/14725238._It___s_becoming_a_real_issue____overgrown_trees_causing_problems_for_Darwen_residents/?ref=eb
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STRAIGHT OUTTA DARWEN: Councillor John Roberts, who looks as if he’s just about to drop the most important hip hop album of 1988, “really disappointed” about the closure of his local bank. Thanks again to Simon for the submission.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14644908._This_is_really_disappointing____residents_hit_out_at_impending_closure_of_another_bank_in_Darwen/?ref=mrb&lp=9
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Darren Harrety, father of six, 'scared' that he faces deportation as he lacks the required documentation. Thanks to Simon for the excellent double face, he writes: “I get the feeling he knew this time would come as he appears to have pre-emptively displayed a cracking Lancashire Telegraph face on a family portrait.”
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14505353._I_want_my_life_back____father_of_six_facing_deportation_despite_living_in_UK_for_34_years__getting_married__working_and_even_voting/?ref=ar
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A christmassy LT Face for you today: this time last year councillor Tim O'Kane told the Lancashire Telegraph of the “terrible” attack by local thugs on the town’s glorious nativity scene.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14159289.Thugs_smash_town_s_nativity_glass_screen/
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Tracey Turner, ‘disgusted’ as rats as big as cats roam unhindered at the back of her house. Gigantic rodents not pictured. Thanks to Kerry for the tip off.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/News/14486425._I_saw_three_rats_as_big_as_cats____mum_refuses_to_let_17_month_old_daughter_play_outside_because_street_is____infested_/
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Keith Cronshaw, too smelly for Betty’s cabs.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/News/14483525.Investigation_launched_after_claims_taxi_company_refused_to_pick_up_grieving_pensioner_because__he_smelled_/
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Darcie Pennington, 'embarrassed and upset' after being offered a side room in which to breastfeed at a hospital.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14483533.Breatfeeding_Blackburn_mum__embarrassed_and_upset__after_being_asked_to_move_into_side_room_at_Royal_Liverpool_Hospital/
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Crystal Atkinson-Taylor, ‘horrified’ after finding an insect on a salad leaf. Thanks Simon for the submission.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14463018.IN_PICTURES__Mum_left____horrified____after_finding_dark_brown_bug_in_daughter___s_KFC_meal/
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Mark Westall, “angry” because some “razor sharp” railings have been almost blocking his path. Thanks Justin and Simon for the submission.
http://m.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14437188._They___ve_become_a_real_problem____anger_as_fallen____razor_sharp____railings_left_to_block_alleyway_for_months/
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Natasha Hesketh, “very angry and upset” at receiving a well publicised fine for taking her kid out of school to go on holiday. “A holiday in Spain with his parents is part of his education”, she argues. Thanks to Kerry for submitting this gem.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14453674._I_am_very_angry_and_upset____Darwen_mum_taken_to_court_after_taking_son_on_holiday_during_school_term/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&ref=erec
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Peter and Jane Hobson of Lancashire Towel Company issue a warning of potential black market towel sales in the area.
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14199521.Black_market_warning_after_thousands_of_pounds_of_luxury_towels_stolen_from_family_run_company/
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