Archive - Saturday, 19 August 2017

Brave cab driver holds off racist attackers in public park
A CAB driver was subject to a racist attack in a public park as he had to held of off several attackers as members of the public tried to intervene.
Bradford City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1: Who was your man of the match?
ROVERS recorded their first three points of the new League One season with a 1-0 victory at Bradford City.
Burnley 0 West Brom 1: Who was your Clarets man of the match?
BURNLEY suffered a defeat in their first home game of the 2017/18 Premier League season after West Brom claimed all three points at Turf Moor.
Burnley 0 West Brom 1: Sean Dyche pleased with 'good signs' from Clarets despite defeat
CLARETS boss Sean Dyche was pleased with his side's performance against West Brom, despite falling to defeat against the Baggies.
'We have set the standard' - Tony Mowbray wants Rovers to build on Bradford City win after recording first three points
TONY Mowbray believes Rovers have set the standard for what it takes to win games in League One after a 1-0 victory at Bradford City.
Burnley 0 West Brom 1: Match report
BURNLEY were brought back down to earth after their opening day heroics as they were beaten 1-0 by West Brom at Turf Moor.
Bradford City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1: MATCH REPORT
ROVERS got their League One campaign up and running after Dominic Samuel’s third goal of the season handed them a 1-0 win at Bradford City.
Rossendale benefit fine councillor urged to come forward
A COUNCILLOR who paid a £1,000 fine for receiving an overpayment of benefits was under growing pressure today to identify themselves.
Burnley and Pendle house another 15 families this summer
BURNLEY and Pendle has reaffirmed its commitment to refugees - after housing another 15 families this summer.
MATCHDAY LIVE: Burnley v West Brom
Join us at Turf Moor for live coverage of Burnley's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion.
MATCHDAY LIVE: Bradford City v Blackburn Rovers
ROVERS will be looking to get their first points of the season on the board as they travel to Bradford City this afternoon.
Inseparable friends will head to university together with ambitions to set up business
TWO friends who have been inseparable since the start of secondary school have ambitions to go into business together.
Burnley closing in on £15million deal for Leeds United striker Chris Wood
BURNLEY are closing in on the club-record signing of Leeds United striker Chris Wood, with a deal set to be done by Monday.
Last-ditch plea to block fracking
CAMPAIGNERS have made a list-ditch plea to a government minister to refuse final planning consent for fracking in Lancashire.
'We are under no illusions that it will be a tough game' - Bradley Dack not underestimating Rovers' task at Bradford
BRADLEY Dack says Rovers are under no illusions as to the challenge they face at Bradford City this afternoon (3pm).
Ribble Valley's Last Night of the Proms gets Disney touch
A DISNEY-themed proms night will close a music festival next month.
NHS blood donations are to be reviewed
NHS Blood and Transplant is set to review blood donation services.
'I want to help people'- New clinic opens to help combat hair loss and skin problems
A NEW clinic has opened in Clayton-le-Moors offering a new solution to hair loss and skin problems.
'Maybe playing them early will be a good thing' - Matt Kilgallon hoping Bradford can pile more pressure on to Rovers
ROVERS old boy Matthew Kilgallon believes there is pressure on his former side, something he hopes Bradford City can exploit this afternoon (3pm).
'We don't need any more of them'- Backlash to plans to convert former pub into takeaway
RESIDENTS have hit back against plans to convert a 50-year-old former pub into a takeaway.
Investigation into blaze at derelict building
AN investigation is underway into a derelict building fire in Accrington.
Investigation into house fire
AN investigation is underway into a house fire last night.
A-Level results: Haslingden High School
Haslingden High School
'I'm leaving no stone unturned' - Tony Mowbray working hard to turn Rovers' fortunes around
TONY Mowbray says he is leaving ‘no stone unturned’ in his quest to get Rovers up and running in League One this season.
A-Level results: Blackburn College
Blackburn College
Road safety fears raised after crash
CONCERNS over the safety of a road have been raised after a car and a van collided.
Bakery boss demands action over rubbish-strewn alleyway she says is plagued by rats
A BAKERY owner is demanding action over a rubbish-strewn
Nine-year-old will climb six peaks in six weeks for charity after her grandad was treated for cancer
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl is set to climb six peaks in six weeks to raise money after her granddad was treated for cancer.
Dad who suffered 50 cardiac arrests in 10 days thanks hospital teams for saving his life
A DAD-OF-TWO who survived 50 cardiac arrests over the space of 10 days has been described by doctors as ‘remarkable’.
'You think it will never happen to you' - Pensioner, 71, said he was conned out of his life savings by fraudsters
A PENSIONER said he has been conned out of his life-savings in a £36,000 banking scam.
'I feel ready to go straight in to the team' - Rovers striker Marcus Antonsson hoping to get the call from Tony Mowbray
ROVERS striker Marcus Antonsson is ready to answer Tony Mowbray’s call if he’s handed his debut at Bradford City this afternoon.
Pep talk with Burnley boss Sean Dyche has inspired Sam Vokes' form in front of goal
SAM Vokes’ fine form in front of goal was inspired by a heart-to-heart with Clarets boss Sean Dyche last season.
Controversial pub faces objection as it looks to extended hours for bank holiday weekend
A CONTROVERSIAL pub is facing objections as it looks to extend its opening hours until as late as 6.30am on August Bank Holiday weekend.
John Byrne
JOHN JAMES (JIM) BYRNE Following a brave fight, Jim passed away peacefully, at home, on the 14th August aged 81 years. Loving husband of the late Maureen, loving father of Christine, Kevin and Karen, proud grandfather of Paul, Tom, Mike, Chris and…

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Brave cab driver holds off racist attackers in public park

Bradford City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1: Who was your man of the match?

Burnley 0 West Brom 1: Who was your Clarets man of the match?

Burnley 0 West Brom 1: Sean Dyche pleased with 'good signs' from Clarets despite defeat

'We have set the standard' - Tony Mowbray wants Rovers to build on Bradford City win after recording first three points

Burnley 0 West Brom 1: Match report

Bradford City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1: MATCH REPORT

Rossendale benefit fine councillor urged to come forward

Burnley and Pendle house another 15 families this summer

MATCHDAY LIVE: Burnley v West Brom

MATCHDAY LIVE: Bradford City v Blackburn Rovers

Inseparable friends will head to university together with ambitions to set up business

Burnley closing in on £15million deal for Leeds United striker Chris Wood

Last-ditch plea to block fracking

'We are under no illusions that it will be a tough game' - Bradley Dack not underestimating Rovers' task at Bradford

Ribble Valley's Last Night of the Proms gets Disney touch

NHS blood donations are to be reviewed

'I want to help people'- New clinic opens to help combat hair loss and skin problems

'Maybe playing them early will be a good thing' - Matt Kilgallon hoping Bradford can pile more pressure on to Rovers

'We don't need any more of them'- Backlash to plans to convert former pub into takeaway

Investigation into blaze at derelict building

Investigation into house fire

A-Level results: Haslingden High School

'I'm leaving no stone unturned' - Tony Mowbray working hard to turn Rovers' fortunes around

A-Level results: Blackburn College

Road safety fears raised after crash

Bakery boss demands action over rubbish-strewn alleyway she says is plagued by rats

Nine-year-old will climb six peaks in six weeks for charity after her grandad was treated for cancer

Dad who suffered 50 cardiac arrests in 10 days thanks hospital teams for saving his life

'You think it will never happen to you' - Pensioner, 71, said he was conned out of his life savings by fraudsters

'I feel ready to go straight in to the team' - Rovers striker Marcus Antonsson hoping to get the call from Tony Mowbray

Pep talk with Burnley boss Sean Dyche has inspired Sam Vokes' form in front of goal

Controversial pub faces objection as it looks to extended hours for bank holiday weekend

John Byrne