Archive - Friday, 22 September 2017

'We can match anyone in this league' - Matt Lowton says belief has grown inside the Burnley dressing room
MATT Lowton has backed Burnley to prove a match for anyone in the Premier League this season - having sensed a change in belief inside the dressing room.
Man sought in connection to the rape of a woman
A MAN is being sought by police in connection with the rape of a 26-year-old woman.
'I don't look back' admits former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley
GIVEN that he’s spent much of the summer playing festivals around the UK at which songs written over 30 years ago have taken centre stage, Tony Hadley can see the irony when he admits he’s not one for being nostalgic.
Colne's Shayne Singleton and Darwen's Mickey Ellison optimistic ahead of Arena test
COLNE fighter Shayne Singleton aims to finish the career of the Connemara Kid, Peter McDonagh, and one of Ireland’s most experienced boxers, at the Manchester Arena tomorrow.
Footage shows moment jewellers is targeted by Romanian gang
THIS is the moment a gang known as the Romanian Crime Academy smashed their way into a Blackburn jewellers and stole £450,000 worth of luxury items.
Police win county's first ever Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order after man housed a Polish couple in poor living conditions and forced them to carry out manual labour
A MAN who housed a Polish couple in poor living conditions and forced them to carry out manual labour has been imposed with a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order (STRO).
Sales better than expected at new Aldi store
SALES at a brand new budget supermarket have been 'higher than expected' during the first week of trading.
PORK PIES LEAD THE WAY AT BOWLAND FOOD HALL
Pork pies and Lancashire cheese are proving the most popular produce from Clitheroe’s Bowland Food Hall, which opened during the summer.
Top doctor urges patients to do their bit to reduce pressures on stretched health services and get vaccinated for flu
A TOP doctor has urged patients to do their bit to reduce pressures on stretched health services by getting vaccinated for flu.
Two men charged in connection with the trouble at the derby match between Blackburn and Burnley have been banned from attending football games for a total of eight years
TWO men charged in connection with the trouble at the derby match between Blackburn and Burnley have been banned from attending football games for a total of eight years.
Health and wellbeing showcase hailed as 'a great success'
HEALTH and wellbeing showcase hailed as 'a great success'
Man ordered out of Royal Blackburn Hospital went on to racially abuse two members of the security staff
A MAN ordered out of Royal Blackburn Hospital went on to racially abuse two members of the security staff and assault a third.
Local party leader reaffirms commitment to young people after Brexit
THE leader of the Ribble Valley Liberal Democrats claims his party are still fighting for the UK to remain in the EU.
'I think you have to take us seriously' - Matt Lowton delighted with Burnley's start to the season
MATT Lowton believes the rest of the Premier League are taking Burnley seriously after their bright start to the season.
Officers help free large lorry after it was stuck at traffic lights
A LARGE lorry was stuck at a junction after taking a wrong turn and had to be helped by police.
Two major supermarkets cut the price of petrol and diesel
TWO major supermarkets have announced they are cutting the price of unleaded petrol and diesel.
Man who breached order joined an online dating site to try and force himself to move on after the breakdown of a relationship
A 46-YEAR-OLD man joined an online dating site to try and force himself to move on after the breakdown of a relationship.
EFL clubs in support of following the Premier League lead by closing the summer transfer window before the start of next season
FOOTBALL League clubs have indicated they are in favour of an early closure to the summer transfer window from next season.
Man kicked in the door at his cousin's house after a night out with her and his ex-partner turned sour
A 33 YEAR OLD man kicked in the door at his cousin's house after a night out with her and his ex-partner turned sour.
Muslims and Christians gather for reflection event
A GROUP of 70 Muslims and Christians from Blackburn gathered for a reflection event at the weekend.
Charity 100 day fitness challenge in memory of uncle nears fundraising goal
A 27-YEAR-OLD woman is on the brink of reaching her fundraising goal in memory of her uncle in her 100-day charity fitness challenge.
Calls for all new and refurbished schools to be fitted with fire sprinklers after Grenfell Tower disaster
TEACHING unions are calling for all new and refurbished school buildings to be fitted with fire sprinklers.
70-year-old completes 30 mile run
THE chair of the Darwen 41 club has completed a run from Darwen Tower to Blackpool Tower to raise money for a hospice.
'There is a lot of football to be played' - Paul Downing happy to stay patient as he awaits his next Rovers chance
PAUL Downing is happy to be patient and wait for his next Rovers opportunity following his debut at Rochdale earlier this month.
Family run craft shop closes but bosses say 'we are still open for business'
A CRAFT business owner has reassured shoppers she continues to trade despite closing her high street shop.
Napthens’ conveyancing team named best in the North West
Napthens solicitors has been named as the region’s leading conveyancing firm at a top awards ceremony.
Favourites tag against Huddersfield won't weigh us down, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche
BURNLEY will enter Saturday's Roses clash with Huddersfield in the unusual position of being strong favourites to win a Premier League.
'I see him every day in training and what a talent he is' - Rovers boss says Bradley Dack nearing a starting spot
BRADLEY Dack is showing his quality in training with Tony Mowbray admitting the attacker is close to being included in the starting line-up.
Non-league weekend preview
COLNE will bid to kickstart their season when they travel to high-flying Glossop North End in the Evo-Stik League North tomorrow.
Men invited to take part in prostate cancer screening test at Turf Moor
ANOTHER prostate cancer testing day is set to take place at Turf Moor at the end of the month.
Pupils at Darwen school welcome longer lessons, says new head
LONGER lessons at a Darwen school have been given the thumbs up by pupils, according to the academy’s new head.
Hospital trust celebrate as health fair attracts record numbers
THE East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust health fayre took place at Blackburn Cathedral on Wednesday.
PICTURES/VIDEO: WATCH as one driver just misses another who overtook traffic and went through red light at junction
A COUNCILLOR will look to launch a driving safety campaign after he witnessed a potential crash at a junction.
Celebrity chefs serves up cooking masterclass to kids
Chef Nigel Haworth, visits Witton Park Academy, Blackburn to give a cooking workshop to pupils.
'We would take kudos and confidence from that' - Tony Mowbray on Rovers trying to end Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten start
TONY Mowbray believes ending Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten start to the League One season would give Rovers 'kudos and confidence'.
HIVE: Business School to inspire new generation
ONE of the most important developments within Hive has been the creation of its business school.
HIVE: Opportunity the key to success says ACME
CHRIS Allen’s average daily journey between home and work takes him from Bolton to Blackburn and back.

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'We can match anyone in this league' - Matt Lowton says belief has grown inside the Burnley dressing room

Man sought in connection to the rape of a woman

'I don't look back' admits former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley

Colne's Shayne Singleton and Darwen's Mickey Ellison optimistic ahead of Arena test

Footage shows moment jewellers is targeted by Romanian gang

Police win county's first ever Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order after man housed a Polish couple in poor living conditions and forced them to carry out manual labour

Sales better than expected at new Aldi store

PORK PIES LEAD THE WAY AT BOWLAND FOOD HALL

Top doctor urges patients to do their bit to reduce pressures on stretched health services and get vaccinated for flu

Two men charged in connection with the trouble at the derby match between Blackburn and Burnley have been banned from attending football games for a total of eight years

Health and wellbeing showcase hailed as 'a great success'

Man ordered out of Royal Blackburn Hospital went on to racially abuse two members of the security staff

Local party leader reaffirms commitment to young people after Brexit

'I think you have to take us seriously' - Matt Lowton delighted with Burnley's start to the season

Officers help free large lorry after it was stuck at traffic lights

Two major supermarkets cut the price of petrol and diesel

Man who breached order joined an online dating site to try and force himself to move on after the breakdown of a relationship

EFL clubs in support of following the Premier League lead by closing the summer transfer window before the start of next season

Man kicked in the door at his cousin's house after a night out with her and his ex-partner turned sour

Muslims and Christians gather for reflection event

Charity 100 day fitness challenge in memory of uncle nears fundraising goal

Calls for all new and refurbished schools to be fitted with fire sprinklers after Grenfell Tower disaster

70-year-old completes 30 mile run

'There is a lot of football to be played' - Paul Downing happy to stay patient as he awaits his next Rovers chance

Family run craft shop closes but bosses say 'we are still open for business'

Napthens’ conveyancing team named best in the North West

Favourites tag against Huddersfield won't weigh us down, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche

'I see him every day in training and what a talent he is' - Rovers boss says Bradley Dack nearing a starting spot

Non-league weekend preview

Men invited to take part in prostate cancer screening test at Turf Moor

Pupils at Darwen school welcome longer lessons, says new head

Hospital trust celebrate as health fair attracts record numbers

PICTURES/VIDEO: WATCH as one driver just misses another who overtook traffic and went through red light at junction

Celebrity chefs serves up cooking masterclass to kids

'We would take kudos and confidence from that' - Tony Mowbray on Rovers trying to end Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten start

HIVE: Business School to inspire new generation

HIVE: Opportunity the key to success says ACME