Blackburn Northern are Veka Ribblesdale League senior division champions for the first time since 1981. Following last month's Ramsbottom Cup success, Northern secured the double with weekend wins over Baxenden and Great Harwood. Despite a thrilling
PLANS for a bus lane connecting Accrington and Darwen to Blackburn have labelled bonkers' by an MP. Public consultation is set to start on the bid to encourage people to use public transport and cut congestion. The lanes would run from Darwen, along
THE sister of a young mum thought to be on the run with her sex-offender boyfriend has urged her to tell them she is safe. Louise Howarth-Lee, 18, is believed to have travelled to Jersey with Gerard Hayslop, 26, last month when he skipped bail after
Tai Chi classes for over 50s to 60s are being held at St Mary's Community Link, Bury Road Haslingden. Sessions include breathing techniques, relaxation and de-stressing exercises, many of which can be carried out whilst seated. There is no charge and
The Heritage Trust for the North West organised Heritage Open Days, from 6th - 9th September during the National Heritage Week. The Programme of activites included Guided Tours of Colne Town Hall on 7th & 8th September. The Building was designed by Alred
WHAT Accrington Stanley supporters lack in numbers, they more than make up for in unconditional love. The Reds have sold just 118 season tickets. On a day when neighbours Blackburn Rovers or Burnley were not in action and England's Euro 2008 qualifier
MORE than a thousand cans and bottles of alcohol were secretly labelled by police in a crackdown on under-age drinkers. Officers from Blackburn teamed up with trading standards and three off-licences in Mill Hill to launch Operation Bottlewatch. The
AN iconic structure will light up the Rossendale sky for the first time on September 20. Wildworks, a company specialising in unusual outdoor locations, has been commissioned to help with lighting up the borough's Panopticon Halo'. Wildworks, which
A man has spoken of his trauma after a viscious attack in Rawtenstall left him needing metal plates in his jaw. Christopher Peers-Holland, 21 of Abinger Street, Burnley, had his jaw broken when three men assaulted him after he left the Rhythm Station
THOUSANDS of visit-ors flocked to Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale for a weekend of events during the festival of heritage. The weather held out for the crowds who went to Towneley Park, Burnley, yesterday to celebrate the last day of the free four-day
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Mark Hughes' new hospitality suite will make even Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson green with envy, according to the Darwen company which designed it. APM Design, of Knott Street, designed the private suite where Mr Hughes
PUB bosses are planning to change a 'horrible mish-mash' of promotional signs on a listed building after residents complained to the council. Owners of the Langroyd Hall, Langroyd Road, Colne, applied for planning permission to place several advertising
A STRETCH of the A59 near Clitheroe was shut for almost four hours todday after a body was discovered lying in undergrowth. The trunk road between Chatburn and Worston was closed from 11.30am until 3pm, while officers removed the body and searched the
A TINY plot of concrete has been turned into an urban oasis to show residents how to make the most of their back yards. Almost two-square miles of Lancashire are taken up by back yards, with more than 160,000 terrace houses having one. Now a yard in
A DOCTOR who repeatedly failed an English exam and worried fellow medics with her poor standards of performance has been allowed to return to work. Dr Suma Mondal, 64, formerly a staff grade doctor in the child community health section at the former
A DOCUMENTARY about the quest to open a Muslim place of worship in Clitheroe is to be screened around the world. For the past month, film crews have been in Clitheroe speaking to local people and getting their views about the site of the town's first
The fire brigade attended a car fire on Ashworth Lane in Waterfoot at 3.30am this morning. It took fire crews twenty minutes to put out the fire in the Vauxhall Astra. An investigation is now taking place into the cause of the blaze.
Rio Ferdinand has hit back at England fans for booing David Bentley in the 3-0 win over Israel, saying it "left a bad taste in the mouth". Bentley had angered England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce after he withdrew from the European Championship in
DEFIANT Michael Bisping said he proved he was the 'Ultimate Fighter' after beating rival Matt Hamill to chalk up his 15th mixed martial arts victory. But the win - in front of 20,000 fans at London's 02 Arena and millions watching the pay-per-view around
ROVERS have been given an initial allocation of 700 tickets for the away leg of their UEFA Cup first round tie with Greek Cup winners Larissa FC. The match, which will now be played at the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos instead of Larissa's Alkazar Stadium
Rishton are Lancashire League champions. They won their first title since 1996 with a 36-run victory over Lowerhouse. Professional Saeed Anwar was again the inspiration, hitting six fours and a six on his way to a blistering 78. Chasing a target of
A PHONE technology company has developed brand new software which will allow people to shop online safely using their mobile phones. And 2ergo is currently trailing the patented technology with several online ticketing companies before an anticipated
