ULTIMATE Fighter Michael Bisping won his reality television grudge match in London tonight defeating Matt Hamill. But Bisping, 28, from Clitheroe, was pushed all the way by Hamill and had a tense wait before the judges pronounced him the winner by split
David Bentley made his England debut in the 3-0 win over Israel ... but it was marred by a section of fans at Wembley. The Blackburn midfielder was booed after coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Shaun Wright-Phillips. He was also jeered every
Accrington Stanley's home games against Wrexham and Macclesfield have been brought forward a day to Friday, October 5 and Friday, October 19 respectively, both with 7.45pm kick offs. Meanwhile, the fans forum on Wednesday September 12 at 9pm has been
BURNLEY: Eight fire appliances were called to a factory fire after people were reported inside the two-storey building. The blaze broke out at Burco Dean Appliances, in Langham Street, at 3.30pm this afternoon. Six pump engines and two specialist units
Comedy duo Dave Sanders and Max Martin may not be household names but when they become Morecambe and Wise the whole world knows who they are. We spoke to Dave "Ernie Wise" Sanders. THREE years ago comedy duo Dave Sanders and Max Martin made a radical
As Emmerdale's Dave Glover and Dr Patrick Spiller in Casualty, Ian Kelsey has won himself a legion of fans. But, as he tells us, he's just as happy treading the boards. IAN Kelsey still finds that fans are surprised when he strides out on stage as
You may not expect to find a play written over two thousand years ago to have a resonance with a modern audience but, as pioneering theatre director Barrie Rutter tells us, all's fair in love and war. AS the driving force behind the highly-acclaimed
KYLE Lafferty has been backed to stay at Burnley from club and country. The 20-year-old received glowing recommendations from Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington and Clarets and international team-mate Michael Duff. And both were clear that Turf
A MARTIAL arts student was crowned world gravy wrestling champion and said: "I only won because I could stand up!" Sumo warriors, martial arts specialists and a chef were among competitors at the first international championships, organised as part of
A BLACKBURN father-of-two who attacked a man in a pub and broke his cheekbone and jaw has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Preston Crown Court was told that Keith Dunn had to have a plate inserted in his face and his eye socket was also fractured
FIRE crews were called to a bonfire in Mellor Brook at 9.30pm yesterday. Residents living nearby called the emergency services when they spotted black smoke. The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
MOSQUES across Blackburn have reacted with outrage to allegations that their school of Islam is extremist'. In a report yesterday, The Times cited the teachings of controversial cleric Riyadh ul Haq, who belongs to a Bury seminary, as proof that the
A drunken young dad smashed a car window in the early hours after a row with a girl, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Martin Lee Davison, 18, lost his temper and punched out at the vehicle, parked on the owner's driveway. Davison, of
BURNLEY bosses are investigating ways into introducing singing terraces' into the redeveloped Turf Moor. Clarets manager Steve Cotterill has revealed he would love to re-create the old Longside atmosphere at the modern-day Turf Moor, and chairman Barry
ANTI-burglar paint is the latest tool police are using to combat crime and anti-social behaviour. Blackburn police have been given a donation of the paint by B&Q, Grimshaw Park, Blackburn. And officers at the Neighbourhood Policing Team are urging residents
KEITH Semple is determined to end his days with Darwen with another Northern League championship winners' medal in his pocket. The West Indies veteran is calling time on his career in England next weekend following seven successful years at Birch Hall
The Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture gets into full swing today. The festival promises to have something for everyone especially for all those food lovers in East Lancashire. The annual event, which celebrates the county's finest home
MARK Hughes has urged England manager Steve McClaren to give David Bentley a baptism of fire in tonight's make-or-break Group E qualifier with Israel at Wembley. Blackburn midfielder Bentley is likely to start the must-win game with the Israelis on the
THE British Red Cross is holding an open day to celebrate 100 years in Lancashire. The exhibition, which is part of the four day festival of Heritage in Burnley, has uniforms and other memorabilia dating back 100 years. The open day is being held
A PAEDOPHILE is on the run in France after skipping bail following his conviction for child porn offences. Police are now investigating whether Gerard Hayslop, 26, is one of the missing kayakkers who prompted a massive search off the coast of Jersey
BLACKBURN: A van caught fire whilst its driver was making deliveries in Livesey Branch Road, at 3.30pm yesterday. The driver had been travelling near to the fast food restaurant, McDonalds, when the engine began to smoke. The driver pulled over and
YOBS are setting wheelie bins alight inside phone boxes in a 'mindless' new craze. There are fears that youths may be starting the fires to get high off the fumes. But fire crews say they are putting lives at risk because they are being diverted from
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a string of robberies and burlgaries dating back to January 2006. Ronnie Ray Byrom, of Durham Drive, Oswaldtwistle, was part of a team of five who committed a series of offences across
