RUDY Gestede and Jordan Rhodes scored second-half goals as Blackburn Rovers piled more misery on relegation-threatened Millwall. After a drab first half, top-scorer Gestede netted his 20th goal of the season as he volleyed home expertly after Millwall
WALKERS have been reminded to take extra precautions after another two moor fires in East Lancashire. The warning came after firefighters from across the region were called to tackle blazes in both Darwen and Bacup today. Smoke could be seen
PAUL Taylor will make his full debut for Blackburn Rovers in tonight’s Championship clash with relegation-threatened Millwall at Ewood Park. Winger Taylor, signed on loan until the end of the season after cancelling his Ipswich Town contract, is
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer has paid tribute to the ‘phenomenal’ goalscoring record of Jordan Rhodes after the prolific striker was named in the Football League Team of the Decade at The Football League Awards 2015. The all-star line-up,
Pupils from a Nelson special school have taken part in an pioneering scheme to teach maths in a fun and hands-on way. The Pendle Community school students have recreated British landmarks as part of their 'Maths is Everywhere!' project. The
LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers had a conviction relating to a rundown Accrington house he co-owned overturned, it was revealed yesterday. The Anfield supremo was taken to court by Hyndburn Council in December 2013, where he was found guilty
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THROUGHOUT my university days I picked restaurants based solely on price - but am I glad I ditched that little plan? You bet. For my dad's 50th birthday we decided to try Usha in Rossendale Road - voted 'best in the North West' at the annual Asian
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A THEATRICAL costume shop which has provided clothing and props to drama groups across East Lancashire is to close its doors for the final time later this year. Dress Circle, which was set up by three friends, is attempting to sell off its 3,000
ONE of East Lancashire’s newest theatre companies is offering a “unique” opportunity for an actress. Creative Fabula Theatre Company is looking for someone to play the lead role of Ruth Ellis in its production of The Thrill Of Love. The play
VIEWS on who to vote for seem to be coming together for some of our undecided voters. However, others have turned their minds to who should form a coalition government after May7. Overall, the nine East Lancashire residents who volunteered
NOMINATIONS have closed for this year’s Good Neighbours Awards with dozens of stories submitted of unsung heroes and individuals dedicated to the betterment of their communities. More than 50 nominations have been received for the accolade, which
BILL and I attended the special service for St George, which was held at the Cathedral and very good it was too. I must admit that I was greatly impressed by the cathedral’s beautiful ceilings — they are quite stunning. The cup cakes to which
SEVEN people have been charged following trouble between Burnley and Southampton fans before the Premier League clash at Turf Moor in December. Those charged with Section 4 Public Order are: Daniel Luke, 22, of Paisley Street, Burnley;
Rossendale 14 Wirral 22 TWO men in the sin bin within the first 15 minutes proved crucial as understrength Rossendale went down at home in their final game of the season . With both Leyton Taylor and Tom Earnshaw on the sidelines and the unavailability
BURNLEY and Pendle Rugby League Club produced a splendid performance in a Spring Nines tournament at St Helens in preparatio for the season ahead. The Black and Reds begin their campaign against Salford City Roosters B at home this Saturday.
Wigan 14 Blackburn 69 CLASSY Blackburn celebrated in style after one of their biggest wins of the season handed them the North Lancashire and Cumbria title. ‘Burn started the game needing just a point to be crowned champions, and they ran in
GEORGE IV completed a Burnley Sunday League cup double after beating Ultra Finishing 5-2 to win the Towneley Cup - four weeks after lifting the Premier Division Cup. Marc Schofield headed George in to a 20th minute lead when he rose to convert
FOX & Hounds No 2 (Blackburn) staged a brilliant comeback to progress to this year’s North West Small Tables Championship semi finals. The Blackburn outfit pulled back deficits of 2-0 and 3-1 to beat the strongly fancied Clitheroe British Legion
LONGSHAW B are celebrating a hat-trick of Danny Hogan victories after beating Punch Hotel in the final at Orchard Social Club. The scoreline of 5-2 flattered the holders somewhat with three of the frames going down to the black. A struggling Chris
A SQUAD of 19 Burnley Bobcats swimmers took part in the Level 1 Stockport Metro April Qualification Window Meet at the Leisure Grand Central pool, Stockport. The first event was the 800m freestyle on the Friday evening with Bobcats Team Girls Captain
RE, angry backlash as would-be MPs debate Darwen schools Worst thing that happened to this country was getting rid of grammar and secondary modern schools, and lumping everyone together under the comprehensives, with the subsequent dumbing down
THE speed limit on Brothers Street is 20mph, by law, as a built-up area, a 30mph street anyway. So why is it that vehicles are speeding at more than 60mph day and night? I hope that I will reach my next birthday, my 80th, but I will be lucky
The school holidays regularly coincide with a rise in anti-social behaviour involving children and teenagers, that’s nothing new. But some of the most serious of these incidents are the deliberate fires which take up firefighters’ precious time
RE, angry backlash as would-be MPs debate Darwen schools It would appear today’s education system for under eighteens is to teach them how to get into university. Then from university to McDonalds, KFC etc. Why should our future electricians, plumbers
RE: Blackburn supermarket gets blamed for ‘disgusting’ litter mess (LT, April 17). Whilst I agree in some respects about the rubbish near Tesco, as it’s a supermarket there is bound to be litter around. However it’s the people visiting the store
SUNDAY, April 12, marked the 60th anniversary of Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine being declared both safe and effective, following what was one of the largest clinical trials in history. At the time, the news was met with jubilation across the globe as
THE National Schools Biathlon Championships 2015 were held at the Olympic park in London on March 28 and 29. The boys who made up the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School U14 age group were Jack Stanley (year 9), Harvey Griffin (year 8) and Ben Turland
BLACKBURN took centre stage when they hosted the British Primary Schools International Table Tennis Championships. Some of the best young table tennis players arrived in East Lancashire for the prestigious international event It proved to be another
TWO martial arts instructors got a real kick after they were rewarded for their community work. It capped a good few days for Senseis Jaf Ali and Billy Battrick who also saw their young fighters in winning action. Jaf, who runs Ali School of
SIX TB explorers have spent six months “busting myths” about the potentially fatal disease in Blackburn with Darwen’s South Asian communities. They were recruited from within the population to raise awareness of tuberculosis, a major killer in
SEHER Yousaf wasted little time in making a big impression in the ring in Northwich recently. The 15-year-old from Blackburn with Darwen Boxing Academy was in knock out form to stop Jo Wrighton from Lostock ABC in the opening round. Seher put
GREAT Britain judo star Nathon Burns was back on his home patch when a delivered a master class at Beach Judokwai - a club founded and run by his dad Joe. Burns, who is hoping to compete at the Rio Olympics, was back in his native Blackburn where
A PENDLE family and Lancashire Constabulary lent their support to National Stalking Awareness Week, which started yesterday. The campaign — which carries the tagline Stand Together And Say No — has been launched by personal-safety charity the Suzy
MORE than 150 new houses are set to be built in Burnley as a result to changes to development agreements. The council’s executive will meet next Tuesday to rubber stamp the changes that will enable more new homes to be built in Burnley Wood and
THE new head teacher at Fearns Community Sports College has said this year’s GCSE results will be better than last year and that she hopes to move the school out of special measures. Helen Stead, who has been the deputy head teacher for 10 years
A ROSSENDALE nursery is putting children at risk, according to education watchdog Ofsted. Bear Buddies Private Day Nursery, in Rawtenstall, has been given the lowest rating possible rating following its first inspection. MORE TOP STORIES:
ACCLAIMED Rossendale artist Liam Spencer is staging a major exhibition of new paintings at Clark Art of Hale. One of the north’s most popular artists, Liam first came to public attention with a sell-out show at the Lowry Centre in Salford in 2000
So, registration to vote has closed for the impending General Election. I'm already getting fed up with we'll spend £x billions on this, we'll give this to this group, that to that, we'll appoint x more nurses, y more teachers, z more midwives tenor
TRANSPORT firm Pilkington Bus Company has applied to build a new structure for its depot in Argyle Street, Accrington. Bosses want to provide a prefabricated steel structure over the service pits and an area to the side of the pits. The application
ABOUT 20 people attended a free health check session held at Oswaldtwistle Library last week. The checks, including measuring blood pressure and dealing with prescriptions, were given by Azar Iqbal, from Oswaldtwistle Pharmacy, last Monday.
NORTH Lancs Training Group has agreed to be the main sponsor of this year’s Accrington Carnival. Jim Harkess gave carnival’s organisers, Accrington Lions, a £3,500 cheque yesterday. President Tracy Simmonds said: “Without this, the carnival
VAN owners have been urged to be vigilant after a spate of break ins in Accrington. A police spokesman from the neighbourhood policing team said: “We have had a spate of vans being broken into. “Vans with tools inside are being targeted.
A SPECIAL constable from Accrington has become the youngest Rotary club member in the North West. Zak Khan, 22, has expressed his interest in working with the community, and will work closely with community chairman Aslam Mohammed. Michael
RESIDENTS in Hyndburn who struggle to take out their recyclables can now apply for a bag that makes it easier. Some residents find it hard to carry their recyclables to their designation spot. They can now ask for an ‘assistance collection
ARTS Council cash from its Plugged-In initiative will enable Darwen Library Theatre to continue to present live and encore screenings of all the National Theatre’s latest productions in London. The funds from the Plugged-In initiative also paid
ASHLEIGH Primary School in Darwen will hold its annual St George’s Day run on Thursday. The annual run event will see youngsters wear red and white and carry the English flag. This year the Ashleigh Primary School is raising money for the East
DARWEN Cricket Club will host The Wagon Wheels, a six-piece Blackburn band, on Saturday from 8pm, after the derby match against Chorley. Juniors and families are particularly welcome at the Birch Hall Cricket Ground. Admission is free and there
TENDERS have been invited for the contract for the erection and removal of flags for Darwen Town Council events. The tender would suit individuals and organisations within the Darwen area who have existing Third Party Insurance. It involves
RUSH hour traffic hell for motorists driving through Rishton will end soon, it was claimed. Commuters, parents on the school run and public transport users have been forced to endure lengthy delays for several months. Every morning and night
FOOTBALLERS at Blackburn Rovers were treated to an exclusive personal viewing of some of the latest motor cars at their Brockhall training ground. Car dealerships Bowker Maserati in Osbaldeston and Bowker BMW in Blackburn joined forces to put on
THE number of people claiming the dole in Hyndburn is at its lowest rate since December 2001, 14 years ago. Data from the Office of National Statistics show 837 people were receiving Job Seeker’s Allowance last month.
THE organisers of the annual Clitheroe Community Bonfire and Fireworks Display are seeking ideas and suggestions for this year’s event. Bosses have taken to Facebook to ask people about the successes of last year’s event and what should be repeated
AFTER completing a risk assessment, the governing body at Sudell Primary School in Darwen has decided that it will close on May 7, when it will act as a polling station. A spokesman for the school said that it was because it would be too difficult
THE successful prosecution and imprisonment of a fraudulent Darwen builder who deprived people of their life savings will be highlighted at the full borough Council Forum on Thursday. Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive member for housing
THE mum of a brave seven-year-old who died from a rare form of cancer is calling on the community to help back a charity set up in her memory. Madison Allan’s family set up Maddi’s Butterflies in 2012 after the Lower Darwen youngster died of Neuroblastoma
GARY Bowyer is hopeful David Dunn will play again before the end of the season – which could be his last at Blackburn Rovers. Injury means the fans’ favourite has not featured since January 24 but, while Dunn will not return for tonight’s Ewood
AT five to three on Saturday afternoon, Goodison Park’s paddock was bouncing. Three thousand raucous and rambunctious Burnley supporters were shoehorned into what has to be the most dilapidated and run-down away end in the top flight, hoping that
IN recent years Jimmy Anderson has become England’s go-to bowler when they need a wicket - he is the man for the big occasion. More often than not the 32-year-old delivers, but his knack of taking the big wickets at the right moment is one that
TODMORDEN’S victory over Rawtenstall in their season opener owed much to a superb century from Yasim Murtaza as they secured a 29-run win, but 12 hours before kick off Murtaza had no idea he would be making his debut for the Centre Vale outfit.
A GROUP of fighters from Colne gave and took a pounding for pounds as they helped raised funds for a worthy cause. Members of the Colne-based Shin Gi Tai Gym took part in an inter club tournament to help raise funds for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
HASLINGDEN St Mary’s returned to Division One as champions after a thumping 4-1 win over title-rivals Ladybridge. The league’s vice-chairman Andy Hosker was on hand to present the Challenge Cup to the Division Two winners at Townsend Street.
TOP dogs Rimington are stumbling towards the First Division title. Terry Braithwaite’s men were made to work hard for a share of the spoils as Burnley Belvedere held the champions-elect to a 1-1 draw at Holden Road. Read United could also be
Lammack Juniors U16s 2 Rossendale Utd U16s 0 LAMMACK Juniors clinched the double for the second time in three seasons after a hard-fought 2-0 win against Rossendale United to add the cup to the league title they had already won. In a wonderful
LEICESTER City striker David Nugent could miss the chance to continue his fine scoring streak against former club Burnley as he battles a calf injury. Nugent has scored six goals in nine games against Burnley since his loan spell at Turf Moor during
A 17-YEAR-OLD girl has died after being found hanged. Harriet Walsh was found at about 11pm on Friday at her home in Maria Square, Belmont. She was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital, where she later died. MORE TOP STORIES: Tributes
BURNLEY fan and former England women’s goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis thinks the Clarets will need to win three of their remaining five games to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Brown-Finnis is a lifelong Burnley supporter and has been
BACUP & Rossendale Borough’s mission impossible is down to mission ahead of their home clash with Bootle tomorrow night. A weekend win over Winsford United, coupled with defeat for neighbours Barnoldswick, means that Brent Peters’ side can
OLDER readers will recall the last minute robbery at Old Trafford on Boxing Day 1993. Those not out carousing later that evening may also recall the Christmas special of a much-loved sitcom featuring a cameo from the peerless Peter Cook, entitled
A STATE-OF-THE-ART Nelson school building has been recognised at a national construction awards. Conlon Construction, the firm that built the new £6 million Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Unit, received a bronze award from the Considerate
JOHN Fisher & Thomas More RC High pupils and their parents have been asked not to air online their concerns about the school. Headteacher Clare Hayes said that Facebook and Twitter were being used to discuss concerns and teachers were named
A STUNNING Sam Gallagher strike four minutes into extra-time condemned Blackburn Rovers to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to 10-man Southampton in their U21s Premier League Cup final decider at St Mary’s Stadium. Ryan Seager opened the scoring in the
LUKAS Jutkiewicz is eager to play his part in the battle against the drop during Burnley’s crucial final five games of the season. Jutkiewicz is still awaiting his first competitive goal since arriving at Turf Moor last summer and has featured
THE benefits fraud investigation team at Hyndburn Council almost doubled its yearly sanctions target before its remit was transferred to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). In its monthly members’ information bulletin, the council told
Pioneering women's cricketer Kate Cross, who recently became the first woman to play in the Central Lancashire League, visited a Burnley Primary school yesterday. The cricketer teamed up with the Lancashire Development Officer for Women's Cricket
AN investigation has been launched after a spate of nuisance fires. Lancashire fire bosses have re-iterated a plea for vigilance after crews put out two moorland blazes in Hurstwood and Bacup on Sunday. In Blackburn, crews dealt with five call-outs
A 39-YEAR-OLD has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the rape and attempted rape of a boy and indecent assaults on a girl aged eight years old at the time of the first alleged incident. MORE TOP STORIES: Darren Hollis, of Chestnut
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer insists he will continue to be ‘bold’ by selecting two up top. Rudy Gestede and Jordan Rhodes now have 35 league goals between them for the campaign after the former hit a hat-trick in Saturday’s 3-3 home draw
SEAN Dyche says Ashley Barnes’ suspension has offered one of his Burnley squad a golden opportunity to become a hero in the club’s survival bid. Barnes will miss Saturday’s Premier League fixture at home to Leicester City as he serves a one-match
GARY Bowyer will use the final three games of Blackburn Rovers’ campaign to run the rule over his trio of goalkeepers – after admitting the number one spot will be up for grabs in pre-season. Jason Steele has established himself as Rovers’ first
A LARGE quantity of drugs was seized from two properties in Pendle as police swooped in morning raids. Police executed two warrants at properties in Wellhouse Street in Barnoldswick, where they discovered a ‘substantial’ amount of cannabis.
A STABLES that provided horses for London 2012 has been wound up by the High Court. Panama Sports Horses UK Limited, which was targeted by arsonists on Friday, had been fighting a move to close it down from landowner Gisburne Park Estates since
A MAJOR anti-terror operation in Australia, centred on an alleged plot to attack remembrance commemorations, was sparked after a 14-year-old Blackburn boy was re-arrested. The boy, from Audley, was held on suspicion of being concerned in the commission
