Archive - Thursday, 22 June 2017

Concern for missing Accrington woman
CONCERN is growing for a woman who is missing from Accrington.
Great Harwood Police Station set to close
GREAT Harwood Police Station is set to close next month despite assurances recent closures were simply down to staff shortages.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS trust ‘red’ rating for stillbirths
A HOSPITAL trust was labelled ‘in the red’ for its high rate of stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
Rail union announces three day-strike
WORKERS on Arriva Rail North, which operates Northern Rail, are to stage a fresh wave of strikes in a long-running dispute about driver-only trains.
East Lancashire set for fun weekend events
EAST Lancashire is gearing up for another fun summer weekend with community events set to draw hundreds of revellers.
Would you like your Big Mac or McChicken Sandwich to be delivered to you?
MCDONALD'S has launched its long-awaited home delivery trial in the UK after teaming up with Uber's takeaway service across parts of London, Nottingham and Leeds.
CCTV appeal after sexual assault of 13-year-old girl
CCTV footage showing the moment a 13-year-old girl is chased before being sexually assaulted in Blackburn has been released by police.
Burnley in advanced talks to sign Leeds United left-back Charlie Taylor
BURNLEY are in advanced talks over a deal for Leeds United left-back Charlie Taylor.
Safeguard service launched by Napthens
Regional law firm Napthens has launched a specialist service aimed at its clients in the children’s nursery sector.
Sean Dyche set to stay at Burnley as Crystal Palace close in on Frank de Boer
SEAN Dyche looks set to stay at Burnley with reports that Crystal Palace have offered Frank de Boer the chance to replace Sam Allardyce.
UPDATED: Missing Blackburn woman is found
A WOMAN from Blackburn has gone missing.
Two nations in tune at Blackburn Cathedral
BLACKBURN Cathedral will host a concert by a 70-strong youth choir from the German city of Braunchweig tomorrow.
Why your kids need to start enjoying reading? Here are 9 tips to help them
Do you struggle to get your child to read for pleasure? Don't give up - enjoying books as well as using them for schoolwork could mean greater academic success
Work starts on £28m Rolls Royce expansion in Barnoldswick
WORK has now started on a multi-million project to expand the Rolls-Royce factory in Barnoldswick.
Teenage Clarets keeper earns England Under-15 call-up
TEENAGE Burnley goalkeeper Joe O’Shaughnessy has been picked for a four-day 'selection camp' for the England Under-15 side.
UPDATED: PICTURES WITH VIDEOS: Mystery surrounds snake being on the loose and causing commotion in Blackburn
THE spirit of Monty Python came to the streets of Blackburn when a snake was spotted on the loose.
'I felt that he’d bring qualities every team needs' - Tony Mowbray believes Richie Smallwood will become a hit with the Rovers fans
TONY Mowbray believes Richie Smallwood’s qualities and commitment will make him a hit with the Blackburn Rovers fans after making the midfielder his second summer signing.
Charity gets overwhelming response to food donation appeal
CHARITY bosses who made an impassioned plea for support after their food stores ran dry thanked the community after 'more than a year' worth of donations were received.
FA end betting sponsorships as called for by former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton
THE Football Association has ended its commercial partnership with Ladbrokes after reviewing its association with betting firms.
Burnley MP backs county top cop's warning on numbers
THE outgoing Lancashire Chief Constable’s warning that ‘cracks are appearing in policing’ has been supported by Burnley MP Julie Cooper.
Darwen youth festival well on track
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for next month’s second Darwen Youth Festival with the town council’s mayor urging everyone to get involved.
Volunteer group set to receive award
A VOLUNTEER group is set to receive a prestigious award later this year.
Islamic school sets out plan to expand
AN Islamic school in Nelson is hoping to expand to a new site and breathe new life into an almost vacant office block.
Outsiders UK return after almost 20 years away with new album. live shows and unlikely chart success
THERE was a time in the mid 1990s when you couldn’t avoid a live gig from Outsiders UK.
Man arrested on suspicion for driving under influence of drink and drugs in police chase
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Darwen has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs after a police pursuit.
Dave Arcari heading back to Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival to launch ultimate DIY album
DAVE Arcari who will be making a welcome return to the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne this August admits he has become the ultimate DIY artist - and he’s got an album to prove it.
Dave Cousins and Strawbs go acoustic for show at Darwen Library Theatre
IT is 50 years since the name The Strawbs started to appear on posters at venues around the UK and tomorrow night founder member Dave Cousins will be bringing the acoustic version of the band to Darwen’s Library Theatre.
Police warn motorists about thefts from cars
POLICE are warning motorists to make sure their cars are locked after reports of thefts from cars in Oswaldtwistle.
'I do feel a debt to the club' - Jimmy Anderson could play for Lancashire after end of England career
JIMMY Anderson hasn't ruled out playing county cricket for Lancashire beyond the end of his England career.
Jared James Nichols on touring with rock greats: 'I'm soaking it up like a sponge!'
AS one of the new kids on the rock guitar block, Jared James Nichols, has already notched up some pretty impressive support slots with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zakk Wylde and Walter Trout.
'I've never played the bad boy before, I'm quite enjoying it' says Ray Quinn as The Wedding Singer heads to Blackpool Opera House
RAY Quinn will be taking audiences back to the Eighties when the hit musical The Wedding Singer comes to Blackpool next month.
Mark Briggs celebrates the Crooked Billet at Worsthorne
I THINK you will agree that the British pub is very much part of our culture. A place to relax, socialise and enjoy a pint or two of beer. In some locations, especially in a village, they are the focal point of the community.
'I just hope people come with an open mind' Psychic medium Tony Stockwell prepares for date at Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
PSYCHIC medium Tony Stockwell appreciates that not everyone will understand what he does.
Former drug addict turns life around with community project
A FORMER drug addict has turned his life around thanks to a community project which helped bring a neglected allotment back to life.
Investigation underway as fire is being treated as suspected 'arson' attack
AN investigation is underway into a suspected arson attack at an outbuilding in Accrington.

Archive - Thursday, 22 June 2017

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Concern for missing Accrington woman

Great Harwood Police Station set to close

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS trust ‘red’ rating for stillbirths

Rail union announces three day-strike

East Lancashire set for fun weekend events

Would you like your Big Mac or McChicken Sandwich to be delivered to you?

CCTV appeal after sexual assault of 13-year-old girl

Burnley in advanced talks to sign Leeds United left-back Charlie Taylor

Safeguard service launched by Napthens

Sean Dyche set to stay at Burnley as Crystal Palace close in on Frank de Boer

UPDATED: Missing Blackburn woman is found

Two nations in tune at Blackburn Cathedral

Why your kids need to start enjoying reading? Here are 9 tips to help them

Work starts on £28m Rolls Royce expansion in Barnoldswick

Teenage Clarets keeper earns England Under-15 call-up

UPDATED: PICTURES WITH VIDEOS: Mystery surrounds snake being on the loose and causing commotion in Blackburn

'I felt that he’d bring qualities every team needs' - Tony Mowbray believes Richie Smallwood will become a hit with the Rovers fans

Charity gets overwhelming response to food donation appeal

FA end betting sponsorships as called for by former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton

Burnley MP backs county top cop's warning on numbers

Darwen youth festival well on track

Volunteer group set to receive award

Islamic school sets out plan to expand

Outsiders UK return after almost 20 years away with new album. live shows and unlikely chart success

Man arrested on suspicion for driving under influence of drink and drugs in police chase

Dave Arcari heading back to Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival to launch ultimate DIY album

Dave Cousins and Strawbs go acoustic for show at Darwen Library Theatre

Police warn motorists about thefts from cars

'I do feel a debt to the club' - Jimmy Anderson could play for Lancashire after end of England career

Jared James Nichols on touring with rock greats: 'I'm soaking it up like a sponge!'

'I've never played the bad boy before, I'm quite enjoying it' says Ray Quinn as The Wedding Singer heads to Blackpool Opera House

Mark Briggs celebrates the Crooked Billet at Worsthorne

'I just hope people come with an open mind' Psychic medium Tony Stockwell prepares for date at Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn

Former drug addict turns life around with community project

Investigation underway as fire is being treated as suspected 'arson' attack