Defeated 2-0 by a visiting Manchester United, Blackburn now face yet another scrap to stay out of the relegation zone. With both QPR and Wigan pulling off wins at the weekend, Rovers’ defeat now sees them back in the drop zone on goal difference
THE mum of a baby who was struck down with meningitis is urging parents to check on their children through the night if they are unwell. Seven month old Louie Jenkins, of New Bath Street, Colne had his legs amputated from below the knee, the
A CANNABIS dealer who was selling drugs to finance his own habit has walked free from court after a plea from his sick mother. Burnley Crown Court heard how takeaway worker Munir Raza, 30, was the sole carer for his mother, who had written
A solid performance from Blackburn was soon put to bed by visitors Manchester United as the Reds pulled off two late goals to earn the win. Whilst Blackburn were timid for much of the first half, a string of brilliant chances could have seen the home
A PETITION with 250 signatures has been handed to Pendle Council to try to speed up plans for a new £3.5million school in Nelson. Parents and governors at Whitefield Infant School, Norfolk Street gave the petition to members of the council’s Nelson Committee
A tense half at Ewood Park saw Blackburn keep a visiting Manchester United at bay to keep the score level at the break. Whilst Rovers have yet to find their rhythm, a string of venomous chances on goal almost saw the home side take the lead
Blackburn make only single change from the side that were beaten 2-1 at the Reebok Stadium last weekend. Bradley Orr enters the starting XI in-place of Mauro Formica as Steve Kean opts for a more defensive line-up. Team captain David
SHARP razor security wire left overhanging a former gas station yard in West Craven is posing a serious risk to schoolchildren, it has been claimed. The former gas station yard in Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, has been earmarked for a new Aldi supermarket
A ROSSENDALE man is undertaking ‘the toughest race on Earth’ in a bid to raise money for a children’s medical research charity. John Whittaker, 29, of Chu-rch Lane, Edenfield, is to att-empt running 151 miles over six days, in the Sahara Desert
ANDY Cornwall is leading a one-man crusade to light up the world with energy-saving LED lights. Twelve months ago, Andy, who lives in Mellor, gave up his job in the wine trade to launch his own internet business, www.lovelightbulbs.com. And his bright
A mum is out to prove that setting up a new business is child's play. Alison Chesworth, 28, has launched www.toyboxlive.co.uk, the UK's first online toy rental business. She said she was challenging the traditional concept of buying toys with a service
A LEADING East Lancashire holiday firm is aiming to maximise on the 2012 Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by slashing prices as part of a ‘staycation’ campaign. Hoseasons, based in Earby, has joined the national tourist board VisitEngland's
SPORT enthusiasts are getting their racquets at the ready to take part in a gruelling 24-hour game of badminton. Members of Blackburn Sports Club will be stepping on to the court at Audley Sports Centre in April to play a continuous game to raise funds
SHOPPERS in Accrington got a shock when they came face to face with Coronation Street’s Hayley Cropper. Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh was promoting Church and Oswaldtwistle Rotary Club’s charity walk, which takes place in May. She manned a stall
Planning rules are relaxed so more housing can be built on green open spaces. So how does planning minister Greg Clarke think that ‘protects the countryside’? No wonder the UK is in a mess with people like this running the country. Local communities
I WENT to the chippy the other day. I had the scenario all worked out – I order fish, chips and curry sauce, the man fills a tray, I hand over the money, job done. In reality, things were more complicated: ‘Fish, chips and curry, please.’ ‘Large
ABOUT the story ‘Lorries wrecked in Great Harwood arson attack’ (LT, March 29), it’s nothing but scumbags vandalising local businesses in these hard times. Mr Gregory seems to have very bad luck as his old business went up in smoke, if I’m not mistaken
Well done to those behind the creation of a new beauty spot in Darwen by opening up a river culvert (LT, March 30). Wash the grime away and you’ll see an old industrial town to be proud of. But for goodness sake, don’t knock down any more of its
REGARDING the teenager who stole from his parents to fund a cannabis habit (LT, March 28), I knew people who stole from their parents to buy clothes they wanted. I know countless people who stole from their parents constantly to buy fags. I know
RE ‘Haslingden Health Centre set for £1.5m transformation’ (LT, March 29), is it just me or do government departments talk about ‘millions’ like it’s small change? That building is hardly what I would call big, and I think for £300,000 I could flatten
‘Lancashire cricketing legend opens new craft brewery’ (LT, March 29) – great to see real ale back on the bar top as so many drinkers over the years have gone down the lager route which is nothing more than a bland cold drink. Let’s hope it’s a sucess
RESIDENTS in Accrington are celebrating after the opening of a £74,000 play area. Dozens of people gathered at the space-themed play park in Exch-ange Street yesterday for the official launch day. Mayor of Hyndburn Coun Col-ette McCormack cut the ribbon
THE first time eight-year-old Morgan-Lynne Holden-Wright saw her pet kitten was when firefighters pulled her out from a three-inch gap in a kitchen wall. Morgan-Lynne’s mum Kelly Wright, 26, had bought 12-week-old Suzie on Tuesday morning as
A TEENAGER who stabbed a woman in the neck before running off with her hand-bag has been jailed. Christopher Corkin, 19, of Ravensglass Close, Blackburn, must serve a minimum of four years before he is eligible for parole and will only be released
THE family and friends of Royal Marine David Fairbrother who was killed in Afghanistan last year are to take part in a sky dive over the Easter weekend. The 24-year-old was known for his love of extreme sports and his mum Julie, sisters Ruth and Emily
I recently I did something that I really resented doing. I bought several bottles of water. Worse still, it was fizzy water — something I truly believe goes against nature in a disturbing way. A German student was staying at our home as part of an
A BLACKBURN couple celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary with a family party. George and Frances Buckle raised £400 for the Action Duchenne charity after asking for donations instead of presents. George, 71, a former quality inspector at BAE systems
WHO said all wrestling is scripted? Blackburn College’s annual musical was taken out of its comfort zone and into the Thwaites Theatre - an unprecedented move as the production left the college grounds for the first time. And despite grappling with
AN historic FA Cup encounter involving Darwen Football Club that helped shape the future of English football is the subject of a new book. Author Keith Dewhurst has told the fascinating story of Darwen’s 1879 FA Cup heroes. At the time, football was
WORK has started to rebuild a crumbling church steeple in Clitheroe. St Mary Magdalene’s Church needs £320,000 to reconstruct its steeple and spire after pieces of stone started to fall off. The first warning signs that work needed to be done came
A TEENAGE girl assaulted a woman and attacked her car outside a takeaway and then bragged about it on Facebook. Blackburn magistrates heard Ashleigh Holmes posted; “Sat here laughing my head off. Just had the funniest fight with a Justin Beaver wannabe
AN ‘EXTENSIVE’ illegal loan shark and fake tobacco ring has been smashed after a series of raids across East Lancashire. Lancashire County Council Trading Standards officers seized more than 1,300 packs of counterfeit cigarettes and along with large
A MAJOR apartment and retail scheme in Blackburn town centre is finally set to be completed - eight years after plans were first announced. Manchester-based Dwell Developments snapped up the Cathedral Court complex around Fleming Square and Mincing
TODAY sees the 30th anniversary since the Falklands conflict began. To mark the anniversary, the LT has spoken to East Lancashire men who were involved in the conflict and its aftermath. 'I'd go back to fight in a heartbeat' CHRIS
A 38-year-old Burnley fan has admitted throwing a coin on to the playing area during the Ewood Park leg of the FA Youth Cup semi-final. Blackburn magistrates heard that father-of-two Daniel Hockett had never been in trouble before and described
Magic of Motown | Muni Theatre Colne | Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 8pm Ain’t no mountain high, ain’t no valley low, ain’t no river wide enough – to keep The Magic of Motown show from getting to UK music lovers in 2012… Officially the UK busiest
The Sands Centre’s International Orchestra Concert Series 2011-2012 Presents: HALLÉ The Sands Centre | Carlisle | Friday, April 27 | 7.30pm For the fifth concert in the International Orchestral Concert Series 2011-12, The Sands
BLACKBURN Rovers have warned Premier League title chasing Manchester United ‘we don’t fear you’ as they look to maintain their home hoodoo over the champions. Ahead of this evening’s crucial clash, Alex Ferguson’s men have won just twice in 11 league
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss Paul Cook has confirmed that he will offer Will Hatfield a new deal for next season after the midfielder again came off the bench to score in Satur-day’s 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon. After a previous loan spell from Leeds during
“Authoritarian, dictatorial and exceptional.” Alex Ferguson may not always have been the most popular man in Eric Black’s household but there is no doubting he left a lasting impression. As Fergie prepares for tonight’s Ewood Park clash chasing the
BLACKBURN Rovers will be desperate to derail Manchester United’s Premier League title charge this evening – but know a shock win at Ewood could cost them £2million. Former Rovers defender Phil Jones is expected to feature against his old club this evening
After a bit of a torrid run of late, it was fantastic to get such a resounding won at Portsmouth on Saturday. To score five goals at anytime is impressive enough but to do it without top scorer Jay Rodriguez, who is still out with injury, is even more
EDDIE Howe has warned Burnley they must not let their five-star show at Fratton Park go to waste. The Clarets are back in action tomorrow night, when they host play-off chasing Birmingham City, before playing two fixtures in four days over the Easter
BLACKBURN Hawks moved one step closer to the first major trophy in their 22-year history after beating Whitley Warriors in their semi-final play-off. Hawks booked their place in the English National Ice Hockey League North One final after defeating rivals
DAVID Lloyd has backed Burnley bowler James Anderson to become England’s all-time greatest after seeing him break the 250-wicket barrier last week. Ahead of tomorrow’s second Test against Sri Lanka, former Lancashire skipper and England coach Lloyd is
MANAGER Eddie Howe admits he never feared Burnley were a ‘one-man team’, but was pleased to see Charlie Austin prove it at Portsmouth. Jay Rodriguez has shouldered much of the goalscoring responsibility this calendar year, netting nine of his
CHARLIE Austin hopes his hat-trick can kick-start a strong end to the season for him and Burnley. The striker led the Clarets’ goal charts in the early part of the season, after establishing an impressive strike partnership with Jay Rodriguez, but has
