A GARDEN shed caught fire and spread to a garage. Fire crews received reports of a fire involving a garden shed in Eton House, Accrington, shortly after 4.30pm. The fire then spread to a garage at the house, a fire spokesman said. No-one
A MAN has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the stomach. Police were called to reports of a stabbing in the Black Path area of Accrington shortly before 6pm today. An investigation has been launched and a woman has been arrested
Johann Berg Gudmundsson became the first Burnley player in 36 years to feature in a World Cup when he started for Iceland for their Group D clash with Argentina. But the game would end in disappointment for the Clarets ace as he was forced off
A WOMAN who found herself on the wrong side of a bridge on the M65 was rescued by police.Road closures were in place at junctions six to junction five near Whitebirk roundabout as officers dealt with the incident on the bridge just before 2pm today.Two
TREASURES belonging to a church which date back to the medieval era have been displayed in this photo.The inside of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Clayton-le-Moors is depicted in this photo was taken in 1954. Some of the church's treasures
HOLDERS Darwen are determined to keep their hands on the Worsley Cup prize, and hope to take a step closer to achieving their goal this weekend.Tomorrow the Birch Hall side travel to Crompton for their first meeting with the Lancashire League newcomers
THESE three men are sought by police after a burglary.The incident took place in Galligreaves Street, Blackburn, on Sunday, June 3.A police spokesman said: "Police in Blackburn need your help in identifying these three males responsible for a burglary
RITA Simons played tough, glamorous and straight-talking Roxy Mitchell on BBC One’s EastEnders for 10 years, until her role ended dramatically last year, when she drowned in a swimming pool with her on-screen sister Ronnie.Since then, she’s proved there
A PROTEST will take place against the closure of a walk-in centre. Accrington Victoria Hospital’s GP centre is due to shut at 8pm on June 17 (Sunday). It will be replaced by a new system of GP access in the area. But campaigners from the
ATTENDANCES at King George’s Hall fell short of expectations last year.Over 2017/18, Blackburn with Darwen Council had forecast for more than 170,000 people to pass through the doors of the venue in Northgate when combined with attendance figures from
A MAN who killed himself had lost his job in the weeks before his death, an inquest has heard.Patryk Kowalczyk, 20, from Burnley, was found hanged at his house on January 3 this year.Mr Kowalczyk had lost his job three weeks previously, the hearing at
A PAIR of 69-year-old twins who feared they wouldn’t be able to take a family holiday of a lifetime following months of difficulties with the Passport Office have spoken of their ‘brilliant news’.Just hours after the Lancashire Telegraph went to print
Tony Mowbray is targeting around half the number of additions as last summer to prepare his side for life in the Championship. And the Rovers chief is understood to be relaxed over his recruitment plans as the club wait to make their first foray
SEAN Dyche has highlighted Steven Defour as an example to follow for new signings who may find it difficult to settle in at Turf Moor. While most new recruits hit the ground running with the Clarets, the Belgium midfielder found life tougher when
A DARWEN soft furnishings manufacturer is developing a secret new product line and is set to continue recruiting new staff into next year. Stuart McDonald, managing director of Herbert Parkinson Ltd, revealed the future plans as he showed the town
A HOUSEHOLD and beauty products firm has shed 128 jobs after the brand name was sold following a period of administration.Kleeneze, which has bases in Accrington and Heywood, had its intellectual properties which included the trademarks, domain names,
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build more than 120 homes are back on the table despite road safety concerns.An application has been resubmitted to Hyndburn Council to build 122 homes at land off Broad Oak Road and Manchester Road between Accrington and Baxenden.The
A FOODBANK could be forced to closed after almost four years of helping people in the area due to increased demand.Hyndburn Helpers has been vital for those in need for three-and-a-half years by hosting two weekly evening sessions at St James Church in
A 33-YEAR-OLD man died after taking a heroin overdose. An inquest in Preston hear Graham Haynes, from Burnley, died at his home on January 13 this year after taking the drug. He had been drinking and listening to music with his girlfriend in
Seamus Conneely is expecting a competitive edge to Stanley’s pre-season training as they step up preparations for life in League One. Conneely skippered the side to the League Two title in 2017/18 with Stanley playing third tier football for the
JOHANN Berg Gudmundsson is hoping Iceland can take advantage of any defensive frailties in the Argentina squad today. Iceland play their first ever World Cup match against Lionel Messi and co in Moscow this afternoon (1pm), and they've been handed
