A FORMER Burnley warehouse and shop owner has died suddenly while out walking with his son. Francis Geoffrey Bowker, of Billington, known as Geoffrey to his family and friends, died on March 15 in the Ribble Valley village of Bashall Eaves aged 84.
THE UK’s biggest manufacturing employer, BAE Systems, has opened a new section of a new £150million extension being added to its Samlesbury site. The development, which when completed in 2016 will enable workers to create one main body section for F
STEVE Kean admits his Blackburn Rovers were "disappointing" at the Reebok Stadium this afternoon but has urged them to start another run. The Rovers boss believes a below par first half let them down as they crashed 2-1 at an emotionally charged Reebok
A SOLDIER who was seriously injured in a bomb blast in Afghanistan has teamed up with an East Lancashire band to raise money for charity. Sergeant Rick Clement, 32, who is originally from Chatburn in the Ribble Valley, got in touch with indie group
A HOUSE fire at a property in Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, has led to police closing the road. Fire crews said the blaze had badly damaged the roof of the house. Four fire crews along with an aerial ladder platform crew fought the fire after it started
TWO goals in three second-half minutes cost Burnley the chance to do the double over promotion chasing West Ham, and end a run of six games without a win. The Clarets were confident after taking a 2-0 lead into the break, but the Hammers hit back after
VANDALS have smashed over 50 stones and paving flags at a park in Colne. Four men were seen running away from the park at around 7.20am yesterday (Friday). It appears that the stones were simply damaged rather than stolen. Ward councillor Joe Cooney
BLACKBURN Rovers have been dragged back into the relegation fight after this afternoon's 2-1 defeat at Bolton. David Wheater scored two first half headers before Steven Nzonzi gave Rovers hope early in the second half. Bolton held on
MARVIN Bartley and Martin Paterson's third goals of the season have put Burnley on course to get back on track, at home to high flying West Ham United. The Clarets have failed to win their six previous games, while the Hammers came to Turf Moor hoping
A ROSSENDALE councillor is urging residents to object to plans for a windfarm in Bacup, which would see turbines located less than 100 metres from homes. Renewable energy company Quiet Revolution Ltd has applied to build 20 five kilowatt turbines at
Desi Girl’s beauty blogger HALIMA KHATUN tests the latest products Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation I’d never heard of Jane Iredale before, but it’s a US brand of mineral makeup available online. Their mineral foundation, seemed
A MOTHER has described her family’s terror at a racist knife attack on their newsagents. Nazna Patel, 44, said she is now scared to work alone at Dixon’s News in Duckworth Street, Darwen, after two raiders threatened her son in the shop with
BURNLEY make four changes for the visit of West Ham United following Wednesday night's defeat at Ipswich Town. Jay Rodriguez is again sidelined with the groin injury which forced him to sit out last Sunday's trip to Cardiff City, but Danny Ings returns
BURNLEY are set to stave off interest in youth prospect Cameron Howieson by offering the 17-year-old a professional contract. The New Zealander is understood to have been watched by Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Newcastle United
HOLLY Bleasdale has already shown she is a quick learner. Less than four years ago the Blackburn Harrier had never even attempted pole vaulting – now she has soared among the world’s elite. In one giant leap in Germany last summer, the 20-year-old suddenly
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Steve Kean has named a unchanged side for the third successive game this afternoon for their crunch clash at the Reebok Stadium. Junior Hoilett will continue in attack alongside Yakubu as Rovers look to make it three wins
THIEVES in rural East Lancashire have been warned to 'get out and stay out' in the latest crime crackdown. The Ribble Valley Community Safety Partnership is targeting criminals from surrounding towns who visit the borough to steal livestock, fuel, machinery
JUNIOR Stanislas is still awaiting his first senior goal for Burnley, but admits he won’t celebrate if he scores against his old club this afternoon. It will be the second time the winger has faced West Ham United since swapping East London for East
ACCRINGTON Stanley defender Danny Coid believes a focus on results rather than contracts has helped the Reds get over a tricky start to life under Paul Cook. Luke Joyce and Dean Winnard – set for an ankle operation next week – are currently
DOG owners who let their pets foul pavements and parks are to be publicly ‘named and shamed’ in a new crackdown. If convicted those caught dog fouling will have their face plastered on posters put up on lamp posts in their area. Residents
THE hearts and minds of the footballing world will be at the Reebok Stadium this afternoon as Bolton Wanderers take their first steps towards returning to some sort of normality. Fabrice Muamba’s collapse last weekend after suffering a cardiac
A NIGHTCLUB has been overwhelmed with interest from around the world after a top pop star mentioned it on his Twitter page. Level One in Accrington is to host a performance from US boyband Backstreet Boys next month. Following coverage of the upcoming
STEVE Kean has warned his Blackburn Rovers side ‘we can’t afford to rest on our laurels’ after admitting he expects lots more twists and turns to come in the Premier League relegation scrap. The Rovers boss has seen his side move five points
THE DRIVER of a Reliant Robin had a lucky escape after the car caught fire while he was driving it. The vehicle caught fire in Mellor Brow, Mellor, at around 8.30pm on Friday and the blaze wrecked the car. Crew manager Simon Eardley
LONG johns once worn by a man thought to be the tallest ever to have lived in England have been found in the Ribble Valley. The garments were found by John Jardine, from Avenue Road, in Hurst Green, who stumbled upon the night clothes while
BURNLEY’S youth team have thanked the Clarets fans for their support in the FA Youth Cup semi-final derby with Blackburn Rovers, and have called for more of the same in the crucial second leg. Terry Pashley’s teenagers must overcome a 1-0 deficit at
MANAGER Eddie Howe has called for Burnley fans to turn Turf Moor into Turf Roar today. The Clarets boss experienced his first taste of an East Lancashire derby atmosphere during Thursday night’s FA Youth Cup semi-final first leg showdown with Blackburn
THE Archbishop of York and a donkey will lead a parade for the 500th anniversary celebrations at an East Lancashire church on Palm Sunday. Worshippers are being asked to line the parade route to St James' Church, Altham, waving palm leaves ‘as they
