AN artefact more than 300 years old found on an East Lancashire estate will be handed over to the landowner. The object, a ‘silver seal intaglio’ bearing the Assheton seal was found on land at Worston. At a treasure trove inquest at Ribble Valley
A DOG show, a procession, a talent competition and a BBQ are just some of the activities being planned by a Pendle community to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A number of community groups in Fence have come together to organise a jam-packed
PADIHAM ended a three-match losing run with a 1-0 victory over East Lancashire rivals Barnoldswick Town in the North West Counties Premier Division this afternoon. Kieran Fletcher headed home the winner in the 35th minute as the Storks produced an encouragement
CHARLIE Austin's 75th-minute penalty gave Burnley victory at Championship bottom club Doncaster Rovers and ensured that the Clarets took maximum points over Easter. Austin scored the winner in Burnley's 1-0 home victory against Brighton on Good Friday
A REVOLUTIONARY chef has proved he has a fresh approach to cooking by creating a community garden. Glen Duckett, who is originally from Clayton-le-Moors, has reopened the Eagle and Child, in Whalley Road, Ramsbottom as a social enterprise. The 33-
PADRAIG Amond found the net late on to give Accrington Stanley victory at home to League Two bottom club Hereford United this afternoon. Stanley came close to taking the lead in an impressive first half display when Amond spun clear but saw his shot
AN ACCRINGTON artist is to create a special portrait capturing a local beauty spot for the Queen. Nature and wildlife artist Peter Sherburn has been asked to create a special portrait featuring a ‘working dog’ and local scenery especially for Her Majesty
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe is forced into one change for the Easter Monday game at Doncaster Rovers (kick-off 3pm), where they are chasing their 10th away win of the season. Marvin Bartley was injured in the Good Friday 1-0 win over Brighton and is replaced
A DARWEN hotel owner will be appearing on television tonight in the Channel 4 programme Four in a Bed. Neil Bullows, who runs the Whitehall Hotel, off Ross Street, with his wife Tracy, was invited to appear on the show after his 16-bedroom hotel was
PATIENTS in Blackburn with Darwen are being shunned when it comes to being provided with NHS aftercare. Department of Health statistics reveal that only 61 adults in the region received funding from the continuing care program in the second half of
FRANCOIS Haasbroek shook off the chill of early April to ease reigning Lancashire League champions Lowerhouse to a friendly win over Ribblesdale Wanderers on Saturday – on a day when a host of clubs began their pre-season preparations in earnest. The
WITH snow on the hills around Accrington in early April, few could have blamed Padraig Amond if he had started to pine for a return to Portugal last week. But nothing could be further from the truth for the Irishman on a season-long loan at Stanley from
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss Paul Cook wants his side to secure a second successive home win today as they bid to bounce back from Friday’s loss at Torquay United. Stanley host League Two’s bottom club Hereford United, nine days after Will Hatfield’s late
MANAGER Eddie Howe has urged Burnley to show no mercy against struggling Doncaster Rovers and hit double figures for away wins today. The South Yorkshire club sit bottom of the Championship, eight points adrift of safety after the first round of Easter
AN Accrington man has been found dead at his home less than 24 hours after being involved in a bar brawl. Gary Leigh was discovered by his girlfriend at the ground floor flat they shared at Eastside Spire Farm, in Sandy Lane, Accrington shortly after
CHARLIE Austin returns to the scene of his debut this afternoon, believing he is a better player for his first full season in the Championship. The striker arrived at Turf Moor just over 14 months ago on a three-and-a-half year deal from Swindon Town
STEVE Kean admits his Blackburn Rovers side were ‘let off the hook’ by their relegation rivals on Saturday after admitting they had an off day at the Hawthorns. The Rovers boss described his side’s first 45 minutes as not good enough during their 3-0
DAVID Dunn believes ‘staying together’ will be the key to Blackburn Rovers’ Premier League survival hopes – after admitting Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion was not good enough. The Rovers midfielder returned to Steve Kean’s
AN 11-year-old girl who received serious burns when her dress caught fire has had to have a skin graft operation to help her injuries heal. Saliha Maqsood, was combing her hair in the living room at her home in Whalley Road, Accrington, when she backed
Throughout his extraordinary career, Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese has bought his unique vision and dazzling gifts to life in a series of unforgettable films. The legendary storyteller invites you to join him on a thrilling journey
Spring is finally here and Brits around the UK are looking forward to those first rays of sunshine. The sunglasses go on and the clothes come off, leaving the whole country wearing a smile! However our short lived summers disappear as fast as they
Ballet Theatre UK’s internationally acclaimed company of dancers bring a dazzling new production of one of the world’s favourite ballets, The Sleeping Beauty, to life. Dramatic stage sets, elegant costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music combine
