News for East Lancashire: Blackburn, Burnley, Darwen, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley, Rossendale

Blackburn murderer told to pay back £18k drug profits

9:00pm Sunday 12th February 2012

A MURDERER who replaced his anti-psycotic medication with cannabis has been told to pay back £18,000 of drug dealing profits.

Woman killed in Rossendale accident

8:35pm Sunday 12th February 2012

A WOMAN has died after her car crashed into a wall in Rawtenstall.

Darwen burglary victim offers reward

7:00pm Sunday 12th February 2012

A BURGLARY victim is offering a £500 reward for the safe return of her treasured jewellery after it was stolen in a raid on her Darwen home.

Ribble Valley pub's CAMRA success

5:00pm Sunday 12th February 2012

A PENDLETON pub has come runner up in a prestigious real ale competition.

Blackburn Mall footfall success

3:00pm Sunday 12th February 2012

MORE shoppers have visited Blackburn town centre’s shopping arcade so far this year than last.

Burnley musician's Alcatraz inspired album

1:00pm Sunday 12th February 2012

A BURNLEY musician is hoping to hit the big-time with his Alcatraz-themed album — thanks to a hit US TV show.

Brierfield sex offender alleged to have broken order

11:00am Sunday 12th February 2012

A SEX offender banned from associating with children has allegedly been trying to groom children at Accrington Stanley football matches.

Family of Darwen man call for hospital answers

9:00am Sunday 12th February 2012

THE family of a 27-year-old teaching assistant who died from cancer have lodged an official complaint over his treatment at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Burnley teen jailed for attack and burglary

5:35pm Saturday 11th February 2012

A teenager who attacked a boy and raided a house is behind bars for a total of 15 months.

Body of man found in Rawtenstall street

2:10pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Updated: THE body of an 18-year-old man was found in a Rossendale street in the early hours of this morning, police have said.

Woman pedestrian seriously injured in Great Harwood

2:13pm Saturday 11th February 2012

A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for life after being involved in a collision in Great Harwood.

Motorbikes to be crushed after Burnley crackdown by police

11:00am Saturday 11th February 2012

POLICE are set to crush motorbikes which have been seized following a Burnley crackdown.

Brilliant Massaro books her final spot

2:42pm Saturday 11th February 2012

EAST Lancashire squash star Laura Massaro is on course to defend her National Squash Championships after she continued her majestic run in this afternoon's semi-finals.

Postman attacked after splashing a pedestrian on his Pendle rounds

5:08pm Friday 10th February 2012

A POSTMAN was repeatedly hit on the head with a rock and had his eyes gouged after accidentally splashing a pedestrian while on his rounds.

Plaque to be replaced for Alfred Wainwright's anniversary

5:11pm Friday 10th February 2012

WAINWRIGHT enthusiasts hope a missing plaque inscribed with a panoramic view from above Windermere will be replaced in time for a special anniversary.