Tony Mowbray says he will take plenty from tonight’s friendly with Liverpool - but admits the visitors' Premier League quality told in the end. Second half strikes from Lazar Markovic and Daniel Sturridge proved the difference in the friendly at
ROVERS 0 LIVERPOOL 2 (Markovic, 66) (Sturridge, 75) The Premier League quality told in the end, as the half-time introductions of Nabi Keita and Daniel Sturridge broke the Rovers resistance. Jurgen Klopp made 10 half-time changes and
A WAR veteran who served in the Navy in the Second World War died after being exposed to asbestos, an inquest heard. Bernard Livesey died in his Clitheroe home on February 18, just weeks after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a form of cancer
A WOMAN who stabbed her new-born baby girl to death seconds after she was born and put her lifeless body in the kitchen bin has had her murder conviction quashed. Preston Crown Court heard how Rachel Julie Tunstill stabbed her daughter Mia Kelly
TRANSPORT police officers were called a false alarm concerning a smoking suitcase next to a train station yesterday.British Transport Police were called to reports of smoke coming from a suitcase located in the bushes near Darwen Station yesterday morning.Despite
LUCY Swarbrick has taken her gymnastic skills to America and celebrated with two gold medals.The Holy Cross Catholic High School student competed for Chorley Gymnastics Club in the USAIGC/IAGC World Championships in Florida.The 15-year-old secured a prestigious
ANOTHER 11 jobs are to be lost after a discount retailer announced more store closures. After shutting both its stores in Blackburn, which saw the loss of 21 jobs, Poundworld has announced 78 more stores, including its Accrington store, will close
THE partner of a man who was stabbed in the stomach in an unprovoked attack has told of her husband’s frightening ordeal.Mick McCarthy, 41, suffered a single stab wound to his stomach when he was approached by three men and attacked in Hollin Bridge Street
A MAN was left with a broken nose and fractured cheek following a serious assault.Police were called to reports of a serious assault involving two men in Briercliffe Park, on Queen Street, Briercliffe at around 8.15pm on July 7.Officers said a 53-year-old
AN inspirational mother has been recognised for her work to tackle prejudice and intolerance after her daughter was murdered.Sylvia Lancaster, chief executive of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, set up in her daughter's memory, has received an honorary
A MAN arrested on suspicion of a number of sexual offences has had his bail extended.The 60-year-old man from Oswaldtwistle was arrested in June accused of committing offences against eight women between 17 and 27.He is accused of causing or inciting
AN appeal has been launched to find a man who has been missing for four days.Police have now made a public appeal following concerns over the welfare of Liam Burfield, of Great Harwood.The 27-year-old was seen on July 15 wearing blue denim jeans, a brown
A COCKTAIL bar was refused permission to extend its opening hours. Pendle councillors blocked a proposal to increase the opening times of Barrowford bar The Lounge. Bosses at The Lounge wanted a 2am closing time on Saturdays – an hour later than present
THE partner of a man who was stabbed in the stomach in an unprovoked attack has told of her husband’s frightening ordeal. Mick McCarthy, 41, suffered a single stab wound to his stomach when he was approached by three men and attacked in Hollin
Chief Executive Steve Waggott has welcomed ‘forward thinking’ 10Bet as the club’s new principal shirt sponsor. The online sports betting firm have agreed a three-year deal which is set to be worth a seven-figure sum to Rovers. 10Bet, who have
THE council chief behind a multi-million pound cinema plan said the scheme was a “calculated risk worth taking” as moves to halt the development failed.Conservative members of Blackburn with Darwen Council had called in the controversial Reel Cinema development
COMEDIAN Rhod Gilbert will be bringing his first stand-up show in six years to Blackburn next year.The Book of John has been inspired by a man Rhod met who changed his life and encouraged him to return to performing.A familiar face on TV, Rhod has had
Exporting need not be a daunting undertaking. Whilst many international markets have their challenges, being equipped with the right skills and knowledge helps individuals and businesses to overcome these. Mandy Lockett, Director of International
The rate of personal insolvencies in Blackburn has significantly increased over the last two years, official data has revealed.In 2015, 20.9 adults per 10,000 were declared insolvent in Blackburn, according to Insolvency Service figures.However by 2017
She’s shared stages with Michael Jackson on three world tours, now his favourite guitarist Jennifer Batten is heading to East Lancs with a stunning tribute show starring Navi. JOHN ANSON asked the questionsYou have had the opportunity to watch the real
A MAN was taken to hospital after a two car crash left a road blocked.Emergency services were called to the incident at the junction of Ramsgreave Road and Pleckgate Road in Blackburn at around 11.20pm last night.A black Volkswagen Passat and a green
The service being provided to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Lancashire is currently operating on “amber”.That is the assessment of one of the council officers working to reform the service, following a damning
LOWERHOUSE Junior School in Burnley held a very special assembly this week as one of their brave students decided to go for the chop, cutting 18 inches off her very long 29 inch hair.Amber Smith, 11, decided to go for the chop early at her school on Monday
ONE of Australia’s leading blues and roots musicians, Jeff Lang, will be heading to Barnoldswick next week as part of a whistle-stop UK tour.“It’s not a very long tour but it’s certainly a busy one,” he said. “I’m in the UK for 13 nights and I’m playing
AS the man responsible for two of the most controversial and hard-hitting storylines ever seen on a British TV soap, Jonathan Harvey is no stranger to facing a writing challenge.But for Dusty, the Dusty Springfield Musical which premieres in Salford next
KELLY Willis admits she’s not one to be rushed when it comes to releasing new music but the Texas-based musician can’t wait to get to Bury Met next week to mark the release of Back Being Blue, her first album for 11 years.“I guess I’ve never liked being
THE World Cup coupled with England’s run to the semi-final has given pubs a boost in sales, with the Beer and Pub Association estimating that 41 million extra pints were downed in our pubs nationally during England’s World Cup exit against Croatia alone.The
Tony Mowbray believes his players will ‘feel the quality’ of their Premier League opposition tonight but wants Rovers to pose Liverpool problems of their own. Jurgen Klopp’s side, who head off on a US tour tomorrow, will provide the step-up in
THE Angelic Upstarts in their pomp look like the sort of heavyweight Geordies who open doors with their foreheads and eat rusty nails for breakfast.Their searing debut single The Murder of Liddle Towers/Police Oppression set the tone for one of punk’s
AN investigation is underway after a suspected arson attack at a former school.Firefighters were called to the blaze at the former Habergham High School in Kiddrow Lane in Burnley at around 5am after a large amount of smoke was seen coming from the site.Two
Rovers season ticket sales have topped 9,000 as they close in on their 10,500 target. Ewood Chief Executive Steve Waggott has been pleased with the number of new and returning fans who have signed up for the 2018/19 campaign upon Rovers’ return
A NURSE who set fire to a flat following a grievance with her son’s landlord has been sentenced to two years in prison.Patricia Pemberton had set fire to the top-floor flat in a three-storey apartment block in Regent Street, Haslingden, in February 2017
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl was hit on the head with a full can of beer when a man threw it at his brother and missed.Blackburn magistrates heard the girl was sitting in the garden with her mum when the can sailed over the fence.The force of the impact knocked
A MAN pulled a metal file from under his shirt during a row with a woman on a supermarket car park.Blackburn magistrates heard a couple sitting in their car witnessed the incident and called the police.McMillan, 32, of Barden Lane, Burnley, pleaded guilty
A MAN who was carrying a door lock when he was challenged by police told them it could be used as a knuckleduster.Blackburn magistrates heard the throwaway comment had landed Thomas Fitzpatrick in court."It was no more than a door lock and he had
COMPLAINTS are being made about inconsiderate parents who park on a roundabout outside a school.St Stephen’s CE Primary School in Little Harwood has been the subject of many complaints regarding parking on a roundabout outside the school and a nursery
MP Nigel Evans has welcomed Sir Cliff Richard winning a High Court privacy battle with the BBC .The Ribble Valley Tory backbencher said he hoped the singer's legal victory would lead to the media ceasing to identify those accused of sexual assault
RIBBLE Valley Council has launched a new website aimed highlighting the borough's economic development potential.The site, theribblevalley.org.uk., hopes to help the council build on its track record in rural regenerationCouncil leader Ken Hind said
PLANS to knock down a 19th century church to make way for seven homes have been revealed.An application was sent to Blackburn with Darwen Council proposing to demolish the old St Chad’s church, which dates to about 1870, on Pleckgate Road, Blackburn,
Rovers are being held up in their pursuit of a Premier League attacker after he travelled with his parent club to America for their pre-season tour. Ewood boss Tony Mowbray is keen to add to his forward line and it is understood he has held positive
THE youngsters who travelled with the Clarets first team to Ireland will remain with the senior set-up during the early weeks of pre-season. Defender Jimmy Dunne, midfielder Aiden O'Neill, both 20, winger Dwight McNeil, 18 and striker Dan Agyei
A WOMAN battling cancer needs to raise thousands of pounds to fund treatment not available on the NHS. Gemma Epstein, from Haslingden, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in April 2016. Since then, she has had all the treatments available to her
A COUNCIL children's services boss has joined the NSPCC in warning parents of the dangers of leaving the offspring home alone during summer holidays.Last August 849 children were referred by the national charity's Helpline to social services or
A COUNCILLOR has warned residents concerned about a late music licence for a local pub they have until tomorrow to object.Dilworth ward's Cllr Ken Hind Dilworth has promised to express their views to a special sub-committee to consider the application
BLACKBURN Cathedral has released details of its commemorations of the end of the First World War.On November 4 Blackburn Music Society will perform ‘The Armed Man’ by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins.In November 8 the Cathedral will host a multi-media performance
HE may have ended last season as top scorer but Chris Wood is determined to improve on his first year at Turf Moor. The Clarets' record signing hit 11 goals in all competitions, 10 in the Premier League, but also missed just over two months of
A DRIVER clocked doing 123mph on the M6 was found to be over the drink limit when he was eventually stopped on the A59 at Samlesbury.Alex Mann, prosecuting, told Blackburn magistrates Surjit Uppal Singh was driving at high speed for at least 15 miles
A GROUP of hardy cyclists have saddled up for an epic bike ride to France in a bid to raise cash for a good cause. Executive head teacher at Our Lady & St John Catholic College in Blackburn, Patrick Murden, along with his son and six others
ICELAND has announced its new Food Warehouse in Blackburn will open in September creating 30 jobs. The frozen food giant's offshoot company formed four years ago and since then has opened more than 60 big stores around Britain including one in
