BLACKBURN Rovers have signed Fulham midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele on season-long loans. The duo completed their moves just before the window closed at 11pm. Tunnicliffe said: "I can't wait to get started
AN asset valuation and recovery group in Blackburn has received backing from a London-based investment firm. Moygannon has acquired a ‘significant minority stake’ in Winterhill Largo, which has a £6million turnover and offices in London, Manchester
THE heroics of the Accrington Pals will be marked with a special concert exactly 100 years to the day after the battalion marched through the town to show their support for the war effort. The Accrington Pals Centenary Concert, presented by East
A COMMUNITY stalwart has been tipped for a national award in recognition of his work over the last 20 years. Mel Diack, 61, from Mitton Road, Whalley, has been shortlisted for The National Diversity Award’s Positive Role Model Award for Age.
IT is true that Rovers have had some poor refereeing decisions go against them already this season. And it is true that they were right to feel aggrieved here when Keith Stroud and his assistants failed to spot a foul on Craig Conway in the lead
YOUNG Blackburn Rovers centre back Jack O’Connell has re-signed for Rochdale on loan. The 20-year-old played a key role as Dale, managed by former Rovers defender Keith Hill, won promotion from League Two last season. And, despite offers from
A YOUNG musician from Ramsbottom has been chosen from hundreds of entries to perform at the opening ceremony of a school games tournament. Harrison Jones, 14, will sing in front of thousands of people at the Phones 4 U Arena in Manchester on Thursday
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WHEN a bridegroom wears running shoes on the morning of a wedding, that is usually a cause for concern. But for Darwen teacher Josh Thomas, it was the perfect way to calm the pre-wedding jitters. Josh, 29, who works with his new wife Emma,
A MAN who snatched a purse from a woman’s hand in Oswaldtwistle is being hunted by police. The thief approached the woman on a bike as she was walking in Union Road and onto the car park of Moscow Hill Place, police said. He escaped after grabbing
VICTIMS of anti-social behaviour in East Lancashire will soon be given the right to demand persistent troublemaking is dealt with. Residents will be able to ask for a review into how police, councils, clinical commissioning groups, and social housing
THE Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) has announced that monthly breakfast meetings return to Liz 'n' Lil's on Thursday, with an update on progress in the first year after a short break over the holiday period. The 7.30am seminars are
AROUND a dozen protesters camped outside the former Blackburn Royal Infirmary building to oppose its demolition. Campaigners led by photographer Mick Duckworth, from Shadsworth, had been hoping around 200 people would turn up at the decaying War
THE latest information and developments in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) will be highlighted to people affected by the condition on Thursday, September 11, when the Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn branch of the MS Society hosts two special guests.
AGE UK Blackburn with Darwen is working with the EE shop in Blackburn, offering a free session for the over 50s on how to make the most of their mobile phone or tablet. Older people are invited to bring along their own equipment, and staff from EE
HEALTH chiefs have invited members of the public to attend their next public meeting at Blackburn Central Library. Joe Slater, chairman of Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “I encourage members of the public to come
HYNDBURN has been named a ‘priority development area’ by the Heritage Lottery Fund. In a letter to MP Graham Jones, the fund’s government and parliamentary relations manager Hannah Sierp said Hyndburn would be the focus of development staff looking
A 49-year-old man filmed himself burning clothes belonging to his ex-partner and then posted the clip on Facebook. Blackburn magistrates heard John Andrew Stevenson had acted out of frustration over problems with child access. But the chairman
A NEW survey has shown that a number of myths and misperceptions continue to exist around family planning. The survey suggests that better communication may be needed during GP consultations to help women understand the variety of contraceptive
HEALTH chief Azhar Ali has challenged Pendle’s MP to a public debate on the NHS. But Conservative Andrew Stephenson said he would only consider taking part when the Labour councillor apologises for ‘the damage his party did’ to the health service
A 52-year-old persistent shoplifter has been jailed for six months after admitting she deliberately set out to steal to fund a drug habit. Blackburn magistrates heard Mary Theresa Breckell, of Nuttall Street Mews, Accrington, pleaded guilty to
CLITHEROE Concerts Society has announced details of its new season. Its first concert will be on October 8 when Martin Roscoe plays a programme of Haydn, Beethoven, Dohnanyi and Schubert. The season continues on November 12 with the Wu string
A SCHEME to plant trees in Ribble Valley's 35 parishes in memory of the borough's First World War fallen is under way. Oak trees have been planted in 15 parishes, six will be planted this month and plans are in the pipeline for the remainder.
A CARE home in Nelson was given the thumbs up after a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Pendle View, in Chatham Street, met all the essential standards examined by the regulator. The report included the following comments: “
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will boost the Cancer Drugs Fund by £160m in the next two years. The fund, which has helped more than 55,000 cancer patients since it was set up four years ago, will
HIGHWAYS chiefs have pledged that road improvements ‘will make Burnley a better place to live’. Trafalgar Street closed yesterday to allow resurfacing connected with the Weavers’ Triangle regeneration project to be carried out. It will not
A CALL has been made for more women in Lancashire to be paid the living wage. The TUC said that seeing more employers paying the living wage would help ‘tackle the growing scourge of in-work poverty and make big inroads into closing what it sees
NEARLY a third of female survey respondents in the North West could not name a single correct symptom of any of the five gynaecological cancers, according to a women’s cancer research charity. Helena Morrissey, chairman of The Eve Appeal, said:
A TEAM from Rossendale took gold at an outdoor team-building event in Chorley’s Rivington Park. This year’s Dusk ’til Dawn overnight challenge saw a dozen teams from around the county confronted with ‘an apocalyptic scenario’, with certain tasks
It took 30 years for Tony Begolo to rediscover his creative gift. Now he’s making up for lost time as an acclaimed artist, as TONY DEWHURST discovered TONY Begolo crouches over a striking portrait of Abraham Lincoln, while the arrow-sharp graphite
BURNLEY have made Nathaniel Chalobah their second deadline day signing, on a four-month loan from Chelsea. The midfielder will join up with the Clarets until January, once he returns from international duty. Chalobah is with Burnley striker
Barrowford-based telecoms and IT business, Denwa, supports local community by sponsoring a category at the upcoming Pendle Sports Awards 2014. As a company that recognises and rewards perseverance, determination and a strong desire to succeed at all
PUBS, clubs and churches pulled together to make a Ribble Valley festival a rip-roaring success. Whalley Live, which was spread across nine venues in the village, saw hundreds of revellers enjoy live music, comedy and cuisine over three days.
A BURNLEY man banned from tormenting his neighbours has admitted shouting abuse and threats, a court heard. Paul Calvert, 55, had been given an anti-social behaviour order previously for causing trouble with people living nearby in Maple Bank,
A GRIEVING brother and life coach has spoken out about the dangers of alcoholism and drugs after tragically losing his sister. Kathleen Magee, who grew up in the Highercroft area of Blackburn, died earlier this month aged just 39. And brother
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche believes he has added 'quality and quantity' with the capture of George Boyd on a three-year deal from Hull City. The Scotland international became a transfer deadline day capture, in a deal believed to equal the club's
Burnley have confirmed the signing of former Hull City midfielder George Boyd for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old Scotland international, who has signed a three-year deal at Turf Moor, started his footballing education with Charlton Athletic
BLACKBURN Rovers have completed the signing of Everton centre back Shane Duffy. The 22-year-old, who played one game on loan for Burnley in 2011, moves to Ewood Park on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Republic of Ireland international
A MAIN road through a Ribble Valley village has been branded a ‘race track’ following a spate of crashes and near misses. The local county councillor has called for action to improve safety on the A677 Preston New Road after he received 40 complaints
SEAN Dyche has shrugged off Louis van Gaal’s assessment of Burnley as a ‘long ball’ team – insisting the Clarets will continue to play the attractive football that got them promoted last season. Manchester United boss van Gaal warned his players before
A BRIERCLIFFE nursery has been given a warning notice after it was rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted for the second time this year. Jack and Jill Pre-School, based at Jubilee Street Community Centre, has been handed a Welfare Requirements Notice by
A TOP consultant said hospital staff have responded well to changes that were imposed after the death of a patient. Dr Paul Dean said Royal Blackburn Hospital staff were determined to learn from the mistakes identified in the case of 59-year-old
BURNLEY’S first public baptisms saw young and old alike proclaim their faith last night. Three worshippers at Burnley Central Methodist Church, in Hargreaves Street, took the plunge into Christianity in front of dozens of onlookers. Rev Phil
FORMER Blackburn Rugby Club president and long-standing East Lancashire solicitor John ‘Willie’ Parker has passed away. The sports-mad lawyer was 77 when he died at Royal Blackburn Hospital after a short illness. Father-of-four Mr Parker, an
A WOMAN has been jailed for three years after causing the death of Tom Bannister, whose family founded the Boundary Mill retail chain in Colne. The 48-year-old was killed after his friend Debbie Barker offered to give him a lift home from a social
A DRUNKEN delivery driver terrorised a lone young assistant in a village shop, a court heard Nathan Chambers, 25, repeatedly went into the premises and was rowdy and swearing. He told the victim he was going to have sex with her in the stockroom
IN May he was man of the match in the Champions League final, by August he was being subjected to chants of 'what a waste of money' by the Longside. Angel Di Maria did not sign up for this. Derided only half an hour into his Manchester United debut,
BLACKBURN Market will hold a rare Sunday opening this month for the town’s Heritage Festival. As well as the market being open all weekend on September 13 and 14, there will be a selection of sampler stalls next to a pop-up bandstand on the Cathedral
BAE Systems has moved to reassure employees after claims that up to 450 management jobs could be axed. A spokesman for the defence and aerospace company acknowledged ‘there is a review ongoing’, but said the rumoured numbers were ‘simply speculation
TEENAGER Reece Bibby made it through to the next round of The X Factor – after persuading Simon Cowell he could ditch his guitar. The 15-year-old from Accrington, whose audition was aired on Saturday, was able to enter the talent show for the first
A MARTIAL art fan who attacked a teenager, leaving him with a smashed jaw in two places, was caught by police after he admitted the offence on Facebook. Joseph Robinson, 21, punched Sam England, 18, once with a clenched fist and knocked him to
THE parents of a three-year-old boy who died during an emergency operation have paid tribute to their ‘cheeky, smiling boy’. Finlay Jason Pilkington, who was born 13 weeks prematurely, was left unable to vomit as a result of a procedure carried
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Labour councillor and former miner who has died at his home in Burnley at the age of 77. Joe Tierney, who represented the town’s Coal Clough and Rosegrove with Lowerhouse wards in separate terms, had been decorated
BURNLEY are expected to make George Boyd a transfer deadline day signing from Hull City today. The attacking midfielder was at Gawthorpe yesterday, after the Clarets had celebrated their first Premier League point with a goalless draw at home to
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer insists Shane Duffy must not be the only addition he makes to his ‘stretched’ squad. Speaking after Saturday’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at Wolves Bowyer confirmed a deal to bring centre back Duffy from Everton will
A NURSING home was evacuated last night after a resident’s bedroom caught fire. Three crews - two from Hyndburn and one from Blackburn - attended the blaze at Springhill Care Home in Fairfield Street, Accrington, at 6.35pm. Chris Archer, crew
SUPER Lowerhouse are the Foster’s Lancashire League champions for 2014 after they squeezed themselves over the line to claim a fourth title in 10 glorious year in the dark at Todmorden last night. Charlie Cottam’s men, who had a slow start to the
CLITHEROE’S dreams of winning the LCB Lancashire Cup were extinguished yesterday as they found the pace bowling of Liverpool Competition Ormskirk too hot to handle. Paul Gaskell’s men were always up against it as they make the trip and when Ormskirk
CHORLEY’S dreams of Royal London ECB National Knockout glory were ended last night as Nottinghamshire Premier League big hitters Sandiacre Town broke their hearts at Windsor Park. The locals, who have impressed in the competition all year, were
Title-chasing Yorkshire made light of losing the toss and clearly held the upper hand by the close of the first day of the LV= Division One Roses match at Emirates Old Trafford. Andrew Gale’s bowlers dismissed Lancashire side for what seems a below-par
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Irvine says he will be making no further signings before tonight’s transfer deadline, after 11 summer arrivals at the Hawthorns Arsenal could be closing in on the signature of Torino's Alessio Cerci after the 27-year-old
David Barron’s Pearl Secret bounced back to form landing the Beverley Bullet at the East Yorkshire track; cut to 12/1 (from 16s) to finally fulfil the hype that has surrounding the colt for oh so long now and land the G1 Sprint Cup at Haydock.
Ajig can put Leicester punters in a commanding position by winning the opening race of the day. Eve Johnson Houghton's inmate is one of nine runners in a distinctly moderate renewal of the Widmerpool Handicap, with this transition to just shy of
