FIREFIGHTERS were called to extinguish a grill pan blaze in Padiham. The incident happened at around 4.40pm in Whitegate Close and three crews attended. The fire was reported by one of the residents in the house, who called 999 as they escaped
TWO women had to be taken to hospital after suffering injuries in a head-on crash in Blackburn. The incident involving two cars happened at around 5pm in Higher Audley Street. Fire crews, police and ambulance paramedics attended the scene
CROWDS gathered to celebrate the 'ages of Accrington' as the town's carnival made a much welcomed return.Thousands of people braved the weather to line the streets for the procession and enjoy the entertainment on offer at Oak Hill Park. A
UP to 3,000 people braved the gloomy weather to have fun without the sun at Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival.The annual event, which returned to Stubbylee Park in 2010 after a six-year absence and way opened by Rossendale Mayor Cllr Colin Crawforth, started
A CONSERVATIVE MP is celebrating receiving a promotion after a parliamentary reshuffle.Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has been chosen to join the government whips office, taking on the role of a whip.The office is is responsible for administering the whipping
PEOPLE across East Lancashire had to fight off poor weather conditions to celebrate the end of Ramadan with events for Eid ul Fitr. Prayers were held at Corporation Park in Blackburn today but were cut short due to rain and they will continue tomorrow
CORRY Evans will resume pre-season training with the rest of the Rovers squad when they return to Brockhall for fitness testing on Wednesday. Evans has struggled with a long-standing groin problem and featured just once for Rovers in 2017.
A NEW principal brought in to help make improvements at an East Lancashire college said it can become ‘outstanding’ once again. St Mary’s College in Blackburn was downgraded to ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted after an inspection earlier this year.At
