A MAN who helped save the life of a neighbour during a house fire has received a bravery award.

Hussein Kajee came to the aid of Michael Clarke, 47, of Pringle Street, Audley, Blackburn, after he became trapped in his first floor bedroom in October.

Along with pal Ahmed Loonat he was able to get Mr Clarke to safety using a ladder.

Mr Kajee, also of Pringle Street, who works in the Lancashire Telegraph's advertising department, said: "We did what was best to help Mike. There was a lot of smoke."

Mr Kajee received his award at a celebration event hosted by the New East Blackburn group at Blakewater College, Shadsworth Road.