A VAPING store has been shut by police over suspicions the business was selling so-called 'legal highs'. Lancashire County Council Trading Standards and the local police neighbourhood team were granted a search warrant to visit Smoke n Vape in
It may be ‘job done’ in terms of securing automatic promotion, but Richie Smallwood says there is a desire among the Rovers players to stretch their unbeaten run until the end of the season. Rovers are now without defeat in their last 14 matches
BEN Mee will miss Burnley's game with Brighton this weekend as he continues to battle a shin injury, but he could yet make an appearance before the end of the season.The Clarets skipper has missed the last four games with the recurrence of an injury
A WOMAN is wanted in connection with a house fraud investigation.Detectives have released an image of a woman they wish to speak with as part of a fraud investigation which has links to Lancashire, Manchester, Cheshire and West Yorkshire.The case relates
A SEARCH has been launched for family of a soldier killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.For years, Lieutenant Charles Stonehouse, from Blackburn, has been buried at Serre Road Cemetery No.3 in a grave marked as an unknown lieutenant.But
A MAN was taken to hospital after falling from a roof. Paramedics were called to the incident involving a man who fell from a 'great height' in the Crescent, Worsthorne shortly after 1pm today. An air ambulance was also called to the scene
SEAN Dyche has paid tribute to 'tremendous servants' Scott Arfield and Dean Marney after confirming both are set to leave the club this summer.The pair have made 414 appearances for the Clarets during their illustrious Turf Moor careers but with
A CLITHEROE man threw a stone through a friend's flat window after drinking heavily.Blackburn magistrates heard Kyle Stuart Turner had gone on a bender after receiving news that his grandfather had passed away.Turner, 23, of Lime Street, pleaded guilty
TWO men burst into a convenience store and threatened a shop worker with a hammer and a knife. Detectives have released CCTV images of two suspects who attempted to rob the One Stop Shop, in Pritchard Street, Blackburn. Police said two hooded
A MAN is wanted in connection with a charity box theft.Officers have launched an appeal to identify a man in relation to a theft of a charity box from Wilson's News, in Union Road, Oswaldwistle last Thursday at 11.25am.A CCTV image of the man they
TWO men were taken to hospital after an arson attack and a street fight. Police said a car was set on fire just after midnight in Edleston Street, Accrington, and windows of houses were smashed in Hyndburn Street and Countess Street. Officers
A CRACKDOWN on fireworks has been co-ordinated by law enforcers and a borough council.Police, fire crews and Pendle Council have joined together to warn people to stop setting fireworks off during the day and night. This comes after a spate of fireworks
A GARAGE caught fire near a town centre.Fire crews were called to an incident involving a detached garage in Old Preston Road at the junction of Willis Road, Blackburn, just after 10.30am today.No injuries were reported but there was some fire damage
Elliott Ward says no talks have taken place about making his stay with MK Dons permanent. But the on-loan Rovers man admits the impending relegation for the Dons means the timing isn't right to be discussing his future. Ward, who is out of
A POLICE officer is calling for an 'acceptable behaviour' contract to be drawn up between local authorities and travellers in Burnley.Padiham and Rosegrove with Lowerhouse constable Tim Fryer has suggested a new approach regarding the relationship
A WOMAN who completed the Manchester Marathon in memory of her niece who was killed in a hit and run has said that the 26-mile challenge would be ‘the first of many.’ Olivia Whiteside was just seven when she was struck by a 4x4 while playing at
A PRIMARY school has been told it 'requires improvement' after a visit by Ofsted inspectors.Sudell Primary School in Sudell Road, Darwen, has been given the results of their inspection in February.On its previous inspection, in June 2013, the
ANY fixture against Brighton is a good enough reason to relive Michael Keane's thrilling late equaliser at the Amex as Burnley marched to the Championship title in 2015/16. In a battle between promotion contenders Keane headed home in injury time
Charlie Mulgrew revealed the possibility of picking up a second yellow card prevented him from over-celebrating his winning goal that sent Rovers back into the Championship. Mulgrew headed in a Bradley Dack corner with 10 minutes to play to give
A DOWN to earth food business is aiming to turn its ‘Nowt Poncy’ name into a global brand.When Managing Director Jools Abel drives his distinctive liveried van around he gets people stopping him all the time to comment on the name.Jools and his wife and
THE Beatles only played Blackburn once in their career when they appeared at King George’s Hall with Roy Orbison on June 9, 1963. If you were there, you could play a starring role in a new show coming to Blackburn later this year. Leading
THE year was 1940 and while families were digging for victory, the people of Darwen, began a collection to buy a Spitfire.The Mayor, Coun John Gregory officially launched the fund in October and a gift of 5,000 shillings from the firm R W Holden, gave
ASHLEY Barnes has been leading Burnley's European charge in recent weeks just a decade on from his teenage years in non-league circles. European football seemed a long way off for Barnes when he was still playing for Paulton Rovers in the Southern
A TEENAGER was airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries after a crash. Police were called to the collision involving a grey Citroen C1 and a silver Audi A5 at the junction of Whinney Lane and Yew Tree Drive in Blackburn at around 9am.
A RIBBLE Valley town is to get three extra police officers after spate of vandalism. Resident and Labour Party member Stephanie Lomas chaired a public meeting attended by 200 at Longridge Civic Hall to discuss growing crime and anti-social behaviour
A SUPERGROUP made up of musicians who have played with bands which have sold millions of albums around the world will be heading to Barnoldswick next week for a very special cause.Big Minds, featuring original Simple Minds bassist Derek Forbes and Big
If you’d told me in August that one of my happiest moments of the next year would be dancing with an OAP in the driving rain of South Yorkshire I would have given you the shortest of shrift, writes Simon Smith. Some nights make you grateful, if
ONE of Blackburn Rovers oldest fans died just hours after Tony Mowbray's side secured promotion back to the Championship. Tributes have been paid to Olive Brown, who was also known as Curwen, after her death on midnight on Wednesday after a short
DOG owners are once again being warned to keep their pets under control after a recent spate of attacks on sheep across East Lancashire. The warning comes after a number of farmers reported incidents in Colne, Blackburn and the Ribble Valley, with
WELL, it’s finally happened! After what seems like an eternity of ‘will he, won’t he’, Arsene Wenger has finally announced he is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.Our game at the Emirates will be his final home game in charge… so we know how that
JOHANN Berg Gudmundsson could be set for a hectic summer if the Clarets secure European football - not that he's complaining. The Iceland winger looks a certainty to be part of their squad for the country's first ever World Cup campaign in Russia
DIANE Samuels is reflecting on the period in her life 25 years ago when she sat down to write the play which would change her life. Kindertransport was the name given to a rescue operation which saw around 10,000 Jewish children being given
A COMPETITION winner will showcase her artwork in a new exhibitionThe exhibition, entitled 'Castles in the Air', will feature a selection of Adrienne Seed's paintings and sculptures, including the Blackburn artist's winning artwork '
THE Pendle Business Awards shortlist has been revealed. Among the finalists include Glenn Stock of Unique Clean, Kevin Berkins of Fence Gate for Business Person of the Year, Stanley House Veterinary Group, Harvey International for Employer of the Yearm
THE chairman of the Pendle Labour Party has condemned the attack on a councillor's car last week.Russell Tennant said Cllr Mohammad Sakib was lucky to be alive after his Audi Q7 was set on fire outside his home in Regent Street, Nelson on Saturday
KBL Solicitors, a full service law firm with offices in Blackburn and Bolton, are pleased to announce Greg Gardner-Boyes as its newest partner, effective from April 1, 2018. Greg advises in both contentious and non-contentious commercial
OUR Clarets jury discuss the big issues at Turf Moor. This week we ask whether they're surprised at Ashley Barnes' fine form for Burnley this season. MATT RIGGS Yes, I have to admit, I have been very surprised with his form this season. Coming
AFTER well over 100 shows, Kezia Joseph knows that her time as Mowgli in a new production of The Jungle Book is coming to an end.The show heads to the Lowry next week and then ends its UK tour in Blackpool the week after.“The thing I’m going to miss most
WHEN it comes to having a successful DIY approach to making music few bands epitomise that better than The Lovely Eggs.Husband and wife duo, David Blackwell and Holly Ross, have steadily been winning over new fans with their distinctive blend of psychedelic
WE often look at the world of politics and, as outsiders, think that if it wasn’t so serious, all the shenanigans would be funny.James Graham’s award-winning play, which is at the Lowry for the first time, proves that by serving up an evening which is
BLACKBURN MP Kate Hollern will hold two advice surgeries for constituents tomorrow.From 3pm to 4pm she will be at the Ivy Street Community Centre and from 4.30pm to 5.30pm Mrs Hollern will hold a session at Audley Sports Centre on Chester Street. No appointment
A WOMAN who completed the Manchester Marathon in memory of her niece who was killed in a hit and run has said that the 26-mile challenge would be ‘the first of many.’ Olivia Whiteside was just seven when she was struck by a 4x4 while playing at
Rovers chief executive Steve Waggott praised the unity of the club after promotion back to the Championship was secured. Waggott recognised the efforts of the staff, both on and off the pitch, as well as the supporters after Rovers reclaimed a
FIRE fighters have dealt with an incident where a 'runaway' lorry crashed into a cage containing gas cylinders. The incident occurred yesterday evening at the entrance of the Glisten Factory on Hill Street near Tesco Extra, and one factory worker
AN APPEAL has been launched to find a missing 55-year-old woman. Josephine Carney has been reported missing and was last seen on April 24 April in Burnley. A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "She is a white female, 5 ft 7 in height, medium
JOHN Coleman feels his players could have had a timely reality check in their quest for the League Two title.A first defeat in 16 games means Accrington Stanley must now wait until Saturday at the earliest to see if their promotion party can be turned
A COUNCIL has come under fire for suspending the issue of new disabled bays outside homes.Blackburn with Darwen Borough highways boss Cllr Phil Riley has put a hold on on authorising the special parking spaces.A pensioner who needs a bay to help transport
STEVE Waggott believes the feelgood factor around Rovers following promotion from League One can be the start of a rebuilding process. Rovers secured an immediate return to the Championship after Ewood Park hosted third tier football for the first
A COMMUNITY has called for action to deal with anti-social behaviour which they say is blighting their lives. People living in Mill Hill, Blackburn, said they have been terrorised by yobs kicking in doors, hurling bricks at windows and vandalising
A MAN who breached a non-molestation order for the second time was told the sentences would get more severe if the offences continued.Blackburn magistrates heard Raymond Carpenter had gone to his ex-wife's home late and night and under the influence
A CARE home has been praised by a health watchdog. Ashlands Nursing Home, in Turnpike, Newchurch, was given the top marks for its 'outstanding' leadership. It was also rated ‘good’ in all other areas, which was also its overall score during
A SPECIALIST school could lose its 'vital minibus' after budget cuts left bosses unable to afford the lease on the vehicle. Parents of youngsters at Broadfield Specialist School in Oswaldtwistle have now launched a fundraising campaign to buy the
Rovers are ready to start contract talks with a number of their star players - including League One player of the year Bradley Dack. Boss Tony Mowbray plans to speak to some of his squad about new deals in the next few weeks after promotion back
A DOG owner was 'sickened' to find a tennis ball that he thinks was purpose designed to harm animals in a park. Ben Hill, 34, from Burnley Road in Accrington, said he wanted to warn pet owners after finding the ball covered in sharp drawing pins
MORE details of part of £100m development have been submitted. An artist’s impressions shows how a new industrial warehouse could look like at Frontier Park,off Whitebirk roundabout at junction six of the M65. A reserved matters application
BLACKBURN will unite to celebrate Rovers’ return to the Championship.Discussions will take place in the coming days to decide how to mark Blackburn Rovers’ promotion.Tony Mowbray’s men have immediately bounced back to Championship following a season in
A MAN stabbed his mum twice in the back with a carving knife during a row over money.Blackburn magistrates heard a woman who went to her assistance was knocked to the floor and punched repeatedly by Sean David Fell.And the court was told Fell had a history
A solicitor took part in the London Marathon raising thousands of pounds for Children with Cancer UK. Partner and Head of Private Client with AMT Lawyers, Rizwan Nawid ran the gruelling 26 miles of the London Marathon in sweltering heat after months
BLUE badge holders will have to pay for parking at East Lancashire hospitals from next week.From May 1, all hospitals in the region will charge disabled people the same to park as anyone else.The new Blue Badge charging system, introduced by East Lancashire
POLICE cash reserves are set to dwindle over the coming years. In a report, Steve Freeman, chief finance officer for Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, warned the PCC and the force could be in trouble if "adequate" general
BLACKBURN cannot sustain two cinemas, a multiplex boss has said.Vue’s UK managing director Kevin Styles fears admissions at the firm’s Blackburn site could fall by at least 40 per cent when the proposed new Reel Cinemas development on the old Waves Water
BRITAIN'S most convicted man is back in prison just three days after being released from his latest sentence.Blackburn magistrates heard 62 year old Patrick Shaun Ryan has run up 468 convictions for a staggering total of 667 offences.And the court
WHEN he was at Swansea City Jack Cork would listen to some of his teammates’ tales of magical European nights against the likes of Napoli and Valencia in awe. Cork had joined the Swans a couple of seasons too late to be part of their European adventure
