Archive - Thursday, 19 July 2018

Blackburn Rovers 0 Liverpool 2: Tony Mowbray reaction
Tony Mowbray says he will take plenty from tonight’s friendly with Liverpool - but admits the visitors' Premier League quality told in the end.
Blackburn Rovers 0 Liverpool 2: MATCH REPORT
Match report from Rovers' friendly with Liverpool at Ewood Park.
INQUEST: Former sailor, 91, died following exposure to Asbestos
A WAR veteran who served in the Navy in the Second World War died after being exposed to asbestos, an inquest heard.
Baby killer Rachel Tunstill has conviction for murder quashed
A WOMAN who stabbed her new-born baby girl to death seconds after she was born and put her lifeless body in the kitchen bin has had her murder conviction quashed.
False alarm over smoking suitcase near Darwen Station
TRANSPORT police officers were called a false alarm concerning a smoking suitcase next to a train station yesterday.
MATCHDAY LIVE: Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool
Rovers face Champions League finalists Liverpool in a pre-season friendly at Ewood Park.
Gymnastics ace Lucy is feeling on top of the world
LUCY Swarbrick has taken her gymnastic skills to America and celebrated with two gold medals.
More jobs lost at discount retailer
ANOTHER 11 jobs are to be lost after a discount retailer announced more store closures.
Man stabbed in unprovoked knife attack
THE partner of a man who was stabbed in the stomach in an unprovoked attack has told of her husband’s frightening ordeal.
APPEAL: Man, 53, left with fractured cheek after woods assault
A MAN was left with a broken nose and fractured cheek following a serious assault.
Honorary doctorate for Sophie Lancaster's campaigning mum
AN inspirational mother has been recognised for her work to tackle prejudice and intolerance after her daughter was murdered.
Sex accused has bail extended
A MAN arrested on suspicion of a number of sexual offences has had his bail extended.
APPEAL: Great Harwood man, 27, missing for four days
AN appeal has been launched to find a man who has been missing for four days.
Cocktail bar refused permission to extend opening hours
A COCKTAIL bar was refused permission to extend its opening hours.
Partner of man stabbed in stomach in Blackburn attack speaks out
THE partner of a man who was stabbed in the stomach in an unprovoked attack has told of her husband’s frightening ordeal.
Chief Executive explains Rovers' link-up with sponsors 10Bet
Chief Executive Steve Waggott has welcomed ‘forward thinking’ 10Bet as the club’s new principal shirt sponsor.
Bid to block £10m Blackburn cinema project fails
THE council chief behind a multi-million pound cinema plan said the scheme was a “calculated risk worth taking” as moves to halt the development failed.
Rhod Gilbert's first tour in six years coming to Blackburn
COMEDIAN Rhod Gilbert will be bringing his first stand-up show in six years to Blackburn next year.
EXPLORING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES - 26th July 2018
Exporting need not be a daunting undertaking, whilst many international markets have their challenges being equipped with the right skills and knowledge helps individuals and businesses to overcome these.
Steep rise in personal insolvencies in Blackburn and Darwen
The rate of personal insolvencies in Blackburn has significantly increased over the last two years, official data has revealed.
Michael Jackson's guitarist Jennifer Batten has date in Oswaldtwistle with King of Pop
She’s shared stages with Michael Jackson on three world tours, now his favourite guitarist Jennifer Batten is heading to East Lancs with a stunning tribute show starring Navi. JOHN ANSON asked the questions
Man taken to hospital after Blackburn car crash
A MAN was taken to hospital after a two car crash left a road blocked.
County special needs service on amber alert
The service being provided to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Lancashire is currently operating on “amber”.
Youngster donates 18 INCHES of hair to children's charity
LOWERHOUSE Junior School in Burnley held a very special assembly this week as one of their brave students decided to go for the chop, cutting 18 inches off her very long 29 inch hair.
Guitar wizard from Aus heading to Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre
ONE of Australia’s leading blues and roots musicians, Jeff Lang, will be heading to Barnoldswick next week as part of a whistle-stop UK tour.
Coronation Street writer's labour of love to bring Dusty the musical to the stage
AS the man responsible for two of the most controversial and hard-hitting storylines ever seen on a British TV soap, Jonathan Harvey is no stranger to facing a writing challenge.
'It's good to be back' says Kelly Willis as she prepares for Bury Met date
KELLY Willis admits she’s not one to be rushed when it comes to releasing new music but the Texas-based musician can’t wait to get to Bury Met next week to mark the release of Back Being Blue, her first album for 11 years.
World Cup, a winner for many East Lancs pubs and clubs
THE World Cup coupled with England’s run to the semi-final has given pubs a boost in sales, with the Beer and Pub Association estimating that 41 million extra pints were downed in our pubs nationally during England’s World Cup exit against Croatia…
Rovers boss Tony Mowbray previews Liverpool friendly
Tony Mowbray believes his players will ‘feel the quality’ of their Premier League opposition tonight but wants Rovers to pose Liverpool problems of their own.
Angelic Upstart's Mensi on 'The day Joe Strummer broke my heart'
THE Angelic Upstarts in their pomp look like the sort of heavyweight Geordies who open doors with their foreheads and eat rusty nails for breakfast.
Suspected arson attack on former school
AN investigation is underway after a suspected arson attack at a former school.
Rovers season ticket update as Liverpool sales top 10,000
Rovers season ticket sales progressing well, according to Steve Waggott.
Nurse set fire to son's former flat after 'grievance' with landlord given two year jail sentence
A NURSE who set fire to a flat following a grievance with her son’s landlord has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Blackburn yob knocked out 10-year-old girl's tooth with beer can missile
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl was hit on the head with a full can of beer when a man threw it at his brother and missed.

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Blackburn Rovers 0 Liverpool 2: Tony Mowbray reaction

Blackburn Rovers 0 Liverpool 2: MATCH REPORT

INQUEST: Former sailor, 91, died following exposure to Asbestos

Baby killer Rachel Tunstill has conviction for murder quashed

False alarm over smoking suitcase near Darwen Station

MATCHDAY LIVE: Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool

Gymnastics ace Lucy is feeling on top of the world

More jobs lost at discount retailer

Man stabbed in unprovoked knife attack

APPEAL: Man, 53, left with fractured cheek after woods assault

Honorary doctorate for Sophie Lancaster's campaigning mum

Sex accused has bail extended

APPEAL: Great Harwood man, 27, missing for four days

Cocktail bar refused permission to extend opening hours

Partner of man stabbed in stomach in Blackburn attack speaks out

Chief Executive explains Rovers' link-up with sponsors 10Bet

Bid to block £10m Blackburn cinema project fails

Rhod Gilbert's first tour in six years coming to Blackburn

EXPLORING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES - 26th July 2018

Steep rise in personal insolvencies in Blackburn and Darwen

Michael Jackson's guitarist Jennifer Batten has date in Oswaldtwistle with King of Pop

Man taken to hospital after Blackburn car crash

County special needs service on amber alert

Youngster donates 18 INCHES of hair to children's charity

Guitar wizard from Aus heading to Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre

Coronation Street writer's labour of love to bring Dusty the musical to the stage

'It's good to be back' says Kelly Willis as she prepares for Bury Met date

World Cup, a winner for many East Lancs pubs and clubs

Rovers boss Tony Mowbray previews Liverpool friendly

Angelic Upstart's Mensi on 'The day Joe Strummer broke my heart'

Suspected arson attack on former school

Rovers season ticket update as Liverpool sales top 10,000

Nurse set fire to son's former flat after 'grievance' with landlord given two year jail sentence

Blackburn yob knocked out 10-year-old girl's tooth with beer can missile