BLACKBURN Rovers secured a magnificent point at Stamford Bridge thanks to the inspirational Brad Friedel. The veteran keeper was unquestionably the star of the show, pulling off several stunning saves to thwart the big-spending Blues and stretch Rovers
BLACKBURN Rovers were indebted to Brad Friedel for some inspired goalkeeping during a keenly contested first half at Stamford Bridge. Mark Hughes' side gave a good account of themselves during the opening half hour, but gradually Chelsea got on top,
A man who punched his partner in the face in an Accrington pub, inflicting an injury which needed eight stitches, walked free from court. Neil Burns' victim Sonia Culshaw did not want him to be prosecuted even though she may be permanently scarred
THIS Lancashire derby ended all-square, but both sides will have different opinions of the point they shared. Burnley will feel it was two points dropped, after twice going in front, while for Blackpool it will be a sense of relief after being gifted
IT wasn't until five minutes before the break that this Lancashire derby really sparked into life. Although Burnley had dominated the opening 45 minutes, chances were at a premium. Chris McCann had the best effort for the Clarets just before the break
PERSONAL belongings of a missing Blackburn man have been found at Euston Train Station in London. Police said they were becoming "concerned" for Philip Deacon, who has not been seen for almost two months. Mr Deacon's passport, bank card and personal
YOU could say Alan Whelan is Lancashire's answer to Ewan McGregor. He may not be a famous actor and he doesn't have hordes of screaming girls chasing him - but he is about to embark on a road trip from Blackburn to Africa, similar to one recently made
RIBBLE Valley Mayor Doreen Taylor cut the first sod in the £3.2million scheme to refurbish Clitheroe Castle and Museum. The ceremony was watched by council leader Michael Ranson, community development manager Chris Hughes, former High Sheriff of Lancashire
I WAS encouraged when I read that a full council motion was passed to hold a referendum for Darwen to have its own council (LT, September 8). However, at the very end of the article I read with dismay that the council also passed a pledge put forward
I HAVE been following the comments re the dangerous headstones at Pleasington Cemetery, Blackburn. The latest, from J Collins, directly challenged any councillors to accompany the writer to Pleasington Cemetery. It will interesting to find out how
IN reply to Kavan MacGuire (LT, August 31) I wish to reminisce to my early years. I am 78 years old. In my younger days the largest volume of goods were carried by rail to goods yards in or near centre of towns, there to be unloaded onto Scammell three
ASIA-Pacific leaders meeting in Sydney have agreed an "aspirational" goal to restrain the rise of greenhouse gas emissions to tackle climate change. China and the US - two of the world's biggest polluters - are among the 21 nations that have signed the
SOLDIER Brett Walmsley was laid to rest by his family and girlfriend. The ashes of the 25-year-old from Greenway Street in Darwen, who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run accident in Greece, were buried at Darwen Cemetery in an intimate ceremony on
AN ACCESS visit to take his daughter swimming ended with a 19-year-old Church man grabbing his ex-partner by the throat. Hyndburn magistrates heard that William Gerrard Rooney lost his cool when his ex-refused to let the girl go because she didn't approve
A NEW Blackburn lingerie shop has started with a bang - after providing garments for a former Coronation Street star's wedding. And one-time Rovers Return landlady Bet Lynch shunned her trademark leopard print when choosing her wedding lingerie at Eve
A young mum who threw missiles at her ex-partner hit his friend's brand new car instead, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Rachael Morville, 18, caused damage to the tune of £464. The defendant, of Darwen Street, Burnley, admitted
A MAN attacked his wife and her brother and produced a knife and a baseball bat during a rumpus at home. Burnley magistrates heard Patrick Meeks, 34, became aggressive, argued and wouldn't calm down. He left his petrified wife Tracey, who had been holding
A FIREBUG used pieces of paper to start a blaze inside a car for sale at a garage forecourt early today. A Hyundai 4x4 vehicle was left badly damaged in the blaze at the BCC Hyundai dealership in Stancliffe Street, Mill Hill, at 6am. Police are investigating
IT was the surprise hit which initially relied on word of mouth. Then the phenomenon took off, Peter Kay became the king of comedy and the Phoenix Nights legend was established. Even though we all bought the DVDs and for a while reciting a Phoenix Nights
BULLISH Blackburn manager Mark Hughes today said he believes it is possible for a club like Rovers to break into the top four this season. The Rovers chief, who takes his side to Stamford Bridge this afternoon to face Chelsea, reckons the race for Champions
A REPORT by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) revealed that 560,000 older people in the North West are "needlessly" risking their sight by not having regular eye tests. RNIB is urging all over-60s to have comprehensive eye tests each
A FATHER-of-three attacked a police officer who turned up to a domestic row. Burnley magistrates heard how drunken Anthony Barry Simpson, 35, punched PC Christopher Lewis in the jaw. Simpson, who had never been in trouble before, had been convicted
AN arsonist who started a house fire in Nelson last night is being hunted by police. Firefighters were called to an empty end terraced house in May Street where they said they bedroom was well alight. It is believed the arsonist walked in through an
I believe it is. I constantly find my self with people who continually texting others whilst holding a conversation with me,and I find it rather annoying to say the least. I am all for modern tecnology,I wouldn't be without my email and internet facility
CLARETS manager Steve Cotterill insists he will be treating today's Lancashire derby like any other match. But the Burnley boss is expecting fireworks as he welcomes former Blackburn Rovers star Simon Grayson and his Blackpool side to Turf Moor. Both
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill believes Graham Alexander will benefit from the feelgood factor of his international success. The Clarets' newest recruit is set for his Turf Moor debut against Blackpool today after playing his part in Scotland's stunning
MARK Hughes has called on football's governing bodies to investigate the idea of awarding a Champions League place to the winners of the FA Cup. The Blackburn manager, who has led Rovers to two FA Cup semi-finals in the last three seasons, believes the
BESART Berisha is feeling optimistic about the future, despite having his first season with Burnley curtailed by a cruciate knee ligament injury. The Albanian star's representative, Henner Janzen, said he had spoken to the 22-year-old while he was recovering
CHORLEY fighter Michael Jennings says he's delighted that he will be back in the ring sooner rather than later after being forced out of tonight's fight through illness. The WBU welterweight champ was due to face Vladimir Khodokovski in a non-title bout
