Archive - Thursday, 27 July 2017

Former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton has ban for betting offences reduced
JOEY Barton's 18-month ban for breaking Football Association betting rules has been reduced to 13 months, the governing body has announced.
Rebecca rocks in Big Brother
CLITHEROE-based super sleuth Rebecca Jane returned to the Big Brother house for one final squabble.
Man sought after charity theft in Oswaldtwistle
POLICE want to speak to this man after the theft of a charity box from a bar in Oswaldtwistle.
Man with odd socks found by police hiding under his girlfriend's bed
A MAN trying to hide from police put both feet in it.
Driver clocks 116mph on motorway
POLICE stopped a driver travelling at 116 miles per hour yesterday.
Concern for missing 14-year-old boy
AN appeal has been launched by police to find a missing teenage boy from Blackburn.
Carer of former Calderstones patient caught breach Sexual Offences Prevention Order by having internet enabled phone
A CARER for a 25-year-old man who was subject to a sexual offences prevention order spotted pictures of naked young girls on his phone.
Accrington Stanley boss Coleman confident in squad but still wants more
JOHN Coleman said he would back his squad as it stands to do well if the season were to start tomorrow.
A fine way to round off the year
IT was a case of if at first you don’t succeed, then try, try again for the St Francis Primary School who left their best until last.
Burnley set to unveil white away strip for 2017/18 season
BURNLEY are set to unveil a white away kit for the 2017/18 Premier League season.
Sisters rescued by police in human trafficking probe
TWO sisters have been rescued by police investigating alleged human trafficking.
Staff tell Rosemere to get packing!
27th July 2017: Staff at Burnley’s Marks and Spencer store told Rosemere Cancer Foundation to get packing!
British holidaymakers forced to sleep on beaches after wildfires rip through southern France
BRITISH holidaymakers have been forced to sleep on beaches after wildfire ripped through the south of France, it has been reported.
ON THIS DAY: 25 years ago Rovers paid a British transfer to bring Alan Shearer to Ewood Park
IT IS 25 years today since Blackburn Rovers paid a then British transfer record of £3.6million to bring Alan Shearer to Ewood Park from Southampton.
Clitheroe bowler Alex Hartley is on top of the world
IF retirement came now for Alex Hartley - albeit significantly early - she can already claim to have done it all.
Burnley Academy boss 'proud' of young Clarets after Cee Cup run
BURNLEY Academy boss Jon Pepper was left with a sense of pride after seeing the Clarets Under-18s finish runners-up in the Generali Cee Cup in Prague.
VIDEO: Brenton Jones sprints to Colne Grand Prix victory as Matt Gibson secures overall title
BRENTON Jones sprinted to victory at the Colne Grand Prix as his JLT Condor teammate Matt Gibson claimed the overall title at the National Circuit Series finale.
Rovers confirm dates for their three Checkatrade Trophy group games
ROVERS have confirmed the dates of their three Checkatrade Trophy group games – two of which will be played at Ewood Park.
FAN GALLERY: Grimsby Town v Blackburn Rovers
OVER 150 Rovers fan made the trip to Grimsby Town for Tuesday's pre-season friendly win.
'He does what he does, comes up with a goal' - Tony Mowbray praises contribution of Rovers striker Danny Graham
DANNY Graham has scored four times in five pre-season games, but is the amount of minutes, and not goals, which is of more interest to head coach Tony Mowbray.
Natural England bosses approve protected status decision
BOSSES at Natural England have approved the appointment of West Pennine Moors becoming a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI).
Short breaks and fun for children during the summer holidays
PRIMARY carers of children living in Hyndburn with a Special Educational Need or disability are being offered short breaks during the summer holidays.
People in East Lancashire can now get easy access to the best-rated health apps available online
PEOPLE in East Lancashire can now get easy access to the best-rated health apps available online.
Rural cash to boost county country firms
RURAL companies in Lancashire are being encouraged to apply for a share of more than £2m to grow their business.
MP tests out hospital labs for Biomedical Science Day
AN MP tested out hospital labs in East Lancashire to mark Biomedical Science Day.
People urged to report motor vehicle nuisances
CALICO residents have been asked to report any motorcycle nuisance they endure over the summer holidays.
Moofest 2017 - dates, line-up and new venue revealed
AN East Lancashire music festival will return in 2017 - in a new venue and with a new format.
'I'm raring to go' says blues star Anysley Lister as he prepares for Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne
AYNSLEY Lister is looking to put his troubles behind him when he heads to next month’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne.
Brother Beyond star Nathan Moore delighted to be part of Hit Factory show at Livewire Festival in Blackpool
WHEN Nathan Moore takes to the stage at the Livewire Festival in Blackpool over the August Bank Holiday weekend alongside fellow Eighties stars Jason Donovan and Pepsi and Shirley he certainly won’t have far to travel.
Will your business systems be fit for purpose in 2020?
Will your business systems be fit for purpose in 2020?
PICTURES/VIDEO: Watch dramatic dash cam footage of lightning in East Lancashire as region battered by heavy rain
PARTS of East Lancashire were hit with thunder and lightning last night and the Met Office has warned the bad weather is set to continue.
Spandau Ballet star Steve Norman and DJ Rusty Egan to recreate Blitz Club at Lytham Festival after show party
THE Blitz Club influenced a whole generation’s music - and fashion - tastes and its influence can still be heard and felt even today.
Bob Dylan Story celebrates master songwriter with date at Preston Guild Hall
Bill Lennon who plays Dylan in the sensational new multimedia show The Bob Dylan Story which comes to Preston Guild Hall next weekend answers some questions about the show
We left our egos in the 1982 says Eddie Roxy as Department S get ready to return to Rebellion Festival in Blackpool
ON Top of the Pops many moons ago, Vaughn Toulouse, clasped a microphone to his ear like a telephone receiver and sang: ‘The night is young. The mood is mellow.
Peter Kay to turn DJ as he brings Dance for Life to Manchester over Easter
COMEDIAN Peter Kay is to bring his Dance for Life show to Manchester for the first time at Easter.

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Former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton has ban for betting offences reduced

Rebecca rocks in Big Brother

Man sought after charity theft in Oswaldtwistle

Man with odd socks found by police hiding under his girlfriend's bed

Driver clocks 116mph on motorway

Concern for missing 14-year-old boy

Carer of former Calderstones patient caught breach Sexual Offences Prevention Order by having internet enabled phone

Accrington Stanley boss Coleman confident in squad but still wants more

A fine way to round off the year

Burnley set to unveil white away strip for 2017/18 season

Sisters rescued by police in human trafficking probe

Staff tell Rosemere to get packing!

British holidaymakers forced to sleep on beaches after wildfires rip through southern France

ON THIS DAY: 25 years ago Rovers paid a British transfer to bring Alan Shearer to Ewood Park

Clitheroe bowler Alex Hartley is on top of the world

Burnley Academy boss 'proud' of young Clarets after Cee Cup run

VIDEO: Brenton Jones sprints to Colne Grand Prix victory as Matt Gibson secures overall title

Rovers confirm dates for their three Checkatrade Trophy group games

FAN GALLERY: Grimsby Town v Blackburn Rovers

'He does what he does, comes up with a goal' - Tony Mowbray praises contribution of Rovers striker Danny Graham

Natural England bosses approve protected status decision

Short breaks and fun for children during the summer holidays

People in East Lancashire can now get easy access to the best-rated health apps available online

Rural cash to boost county country firms

MP tests out hospital labs for Biomedical Science Day

People urged to report motor vehicle nuisances

Moofest 2017 - dates, line-up and new venue revealed

'I'm raring to go' says blues star Anysley Lister as he prepares for Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne

Brother Beyond star Nathan Moore delighted to be part of Hit Factory show at Livewire Festival in Blackpool

Will your business systems be fit for purpose in 2020?

PICTURES/VIDEO: Watch dramatic dash cam footage of lightning in East Lancashire as region battered by heavy rain

Spandau Ballet star Steve Norman and DJ Rusty Egan to recreate Blitz Club at Lytham Festival after show party

Bob Dylan Story celebrates master songwriter with date at Preston Guild Hall

We left our egos in the 1982 says Eddie Roxy as Department S get ready to return to Rebellion Festival in Blackpool

Peter Kay to turn DJ as he brings Dance for Life to Manchester over Easter