Archive - Monday, 18 June 2018

WATCH: Revellers celebrate in Blackburn as England win 2-1 against Tunisia
ENGLAND fans raised a glass to their team as Harry Kane sealed a victory in their opener against Tunisia.
28 care home staff nominated for annual award ceremony
A CARE home hosted a staff award ceremony which has been running for five years.
Confusion as council says England match WILL be shown on big screen
CONFUSION surrounds the screening of tonight's England match on the giant screen outside Blackburn town hall.
Tarkowski happy with 'tough' call to undergo hernia operation
JAMES Tarkowski described his decision to withdraw from standby duty with England to undergo a hernia operation as 'tough'.
Ever dreamed of running your own Subway store? Chain set to create 750 jobs
AMERICAN chain Subway has revealed plans to open 75 new stores and create 750 new jobs in Lancashire and the North West.
Appeal lodged against Rovers Ladies rejected application
Rovers have appealed the decision not to grant Rovers Ladies a spot in the revamped Women’s Championship for 2018/19.
Two released on bail after teen critically injured in suspected hit-and-run
TWO people have been released on bail following a suspected hit-and-run which left a teenager in a critical condition.
Big screen confusion over England's first World Cup match
ENGLAND'S first World Cup match will be shown on the giant outdoor screen outside Blackburn town hall tonight - despite earlier fears that it would not be screened.
Lily Teresa Waring
LILY TERESA WARING of Oswaldtwistle, passed away suddenly in the Royal Preston Hospital on Sunday 10th June, aged 83 years. The dearly loved wife of Alan, a much loved mum of Linda, Andrea and Peter, a treasured grandma and great grandma and also a good…
Mark Hartley
MARK HARTLEY On Saturday 9th June 2018, peacefully in hospital, with his family by his side, Mark, aged 79 years, of Brackendale, Blackburn. The dearly loved husband of Cynthia, much loved father of Julie, Mark and Lee and a dear grandad and great…
Geoffrey Heap
GEOFFREY RAYNER HEAP Peacefully on Sunday 10th June 2018, at Royal Blackburn Hospital, and of Mellor, Geoffrey aged 89 years. The dearly loved husband of Sheila, beloved father of Nigel, Rachel and William, grandfather of Hannah, Elizabeth, James,…
Brenda Weall
BRENDA WEALL The family of the late Brenda would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for cards of condolence, kind expressions of sympathy and donations received during their time of sorrow. Special thanks to…
Patricia May Howarth
PATRICIA MAY HAWORTH Birthday memories 18th June Forever in our thoughts A loving wife, mother, nanny and great nanny Love from Gordon, Nova, Lyndon, Karen, Hannah, Laura, Reon, Anja and Charlotte May X
John Gerald Arthur
JOHN GERALD ARTHUR Suddenly, on Sunday, 10th June, 2018, John aged 58 years of Darwen, formerly of Blackburn. Much loved dad of Cath and Chris, loving brother, treasured grandad of Brandon and McKenzie and a good friend to many. Reposing in the Chapel…
Chas n Dave forced to rearrange Blackburn date due to illness
CHAS n Dave hae been forced to postpone their show at King George's Hall, Blackburn, on Saturday.
Ticket prices and allocation for Rovers' Hibs friendly announced
Ticket prices have been revealed for Rovers’ first pre-season friendly with Hibernian.
Missing man kicked police officers
A MAN who went missing from a psychiatric care home attacked two police officers who where trying to take him back. Blackburn magistrates heard police had been called to Hertford street by members of the public who said Hassan Nathan Lakhlifi had…
Pierce supports businesses preparing for digital VAT after HMRC U-turn
Pierce is warning all VAT registered businesses to be ready for Making Tax Digital following HMRC’s U-turn decision.
Paramedics going on strike in a row over pay
PARAMEDICS are going on strike in a row over pay today.
Rovers eye move for Charlton defender Patrick Bauer
Rovers are understood to be eyeing a move for Charlton defender Patrick Bauer.
A big pre-season ahead, but a better balance to Rovers' plans
The Rovers players report back for pre-season training this week as preparations begin in earnest for their upcoming Championship campaign.
New mental healthy facility at former Oswaldtwistle social club nears completion
A NEW mental health facility is to open at the site of a former social club later this year.
Shortlist announced for borough awards
A BOROUGH'S business leaders will be hoping for glory at hits annual business awards.
MP welcomes £1m care funding
ANDREW Stephenson, Pendle's MP, has welcomed the announcement of a new £1million trial of mental health assessments for children in care.
Hairdresser flies to Russia to cut hair of England squad
AN AWARD-winning hairdresser is heading to Russia to give the England squad a cutting edge.
New wheelie bins rolled out for council's new recycling scheme
A NEW wheelie bin used to recycle household rubbish has been rolled out across parts of a borough today.
Flood works drop-in meeting will be held in town hall
A TOWN flood programme will be outlined to residents later this month.
Car found on fire on roadside in Blackburn
A CAR was found on fire on a roadside yesterday.

Archive - Monday, 18 June 2018

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WATCH: Revellers celebrate in Blackburn as England win 2-1 against Tunisia

28 care home staff nominated for annual award ceremony

Confusion as council says England match WILL be shown on big screen

Tarkowski happy with 'tough' call to undergo hernia operation

Ever dreamed of running your own Subway store? Chain set to create 750 jobs

Appeal lodged against Rovers Ladies rejected application

Two released on bail after teen critically injured in suspected hit-and-run

Big screen confusion over England's first World Cup match

Lily Teresa Waring

Mark Hartley

Geoffrey Heap

Brenda Weall

Patricia May Howarth

John Gerald Arthur

Chas n Dave forced to rearrange Blackburn date due to illness

Ticket prices and allocation for Rovers' Hibs friendly announced

Missing man kicked police officers

Pierce supports businesses preparing for digital VAT after HMRC U-turn

Paramedics going on strike in a row over pay

Rovers eye move for Charlton defender Patrick Bauer

A big pre-season ahead, but a better balance to Rovers' plans

New mental healthy facility at former Oswaldtwistle social club nears completion

Shortlist announced for borough awards

MP welcomes £1m care funding

Hairdresser flies to Russia to cut hair of England squad

New wheelie bins rolled out for council's new recycling scheme

Flood works drop-in meeting will be held in town hall

Car found on fire on roadside in Blackburn

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