A support group “GAM ANON” for wives, husbands and partners of gamblers is being formed. These people often carry a heavy burden and need someone to talk to. As yet no such group exists in this or surrounding areas and anyone interested in starting
BURNLEY were denied a fifth win in six unbeaten games by Paul Connolly's stoppage time equaliser. The Clarets looked on course to secure three hard-earned points courtesy of Chris McCann's 59th minute goal. But, after producing the better
TWO moments of defensive madness cost Accrington Stanley their unbeaten run as Lincoln City won at the Fraser Eagle Stadium. Visiting skipper Scotty Kerr scored both goals to end the Stanley revival - but they were gifts. Despite trailing, the Reds
ARSENAL’S decision to allow national flags back into the Emirates Stadium is a victory for common sense – and Blackburn Rovers fans. Their ban, which had been in place since 2006, was over the top. No other leading club has a similar policy and it is
BRIAN Jensen has been kept the busier, but both goalkeepers have been forced into saves in a pulsating and fiery first half. The Clarets stopper did well to twice deny Derby winger Gary Teale inside the opening 22 minutes, before making an
AN early goal left Accrington Stanley trailing Lincoln City at the break at the Fraser Eagle Stadium - and if their bad luck continues, they will be well advised to tear-up their Grand National betting slips before the big race goes off. The Reds have
A JAILED sex offender has been been found guilty of attacking a woman in Darwen. George Heyes, 52, currently serving time in HMP Fulsutton, pleaded guilty to indecent assaults in Darwen and Bolton from the 1990s following an investigation from
SKIPPER Peter Cavanagh returns to the Accrington Stanley line-up as the Reds aim to mathematically secure their League Two survival against Lincoln City this afternoon. A win at the Fraser Eagle Stadium, coupled with Chester City failing to
ANDRE Ooijer's late goal earned Blackburn Rovers a priceless Premier League 2-1 win as Tottenham were mugged at Ewood Park. The Dutchman converted from close range on 89 minutes after El Hadji Diouf's left wing corner had been missed by goalkeeper
COLNE’S Beijing cycling medallist Steven Burke has revealed his ambition to compete in the Tour de France. It was recently announced that Sky are to sponsor a British team at cycling’s most prestigious road event, and Burke was one of the names linked
MANAGER Owen Coyle names an unchanged Burnley side for the third game in a row. The Clarets, who are fifth in the Championship and unbeaten in five league outings, had concerns over the fitness of ever-present Graham Alexander, leading scorer Martin
A BURNLEY man yesterday remained “serious but stable” in intensive care, a week after being found unconscious outside a block of flats. Jack Horne, 25, was discovered outside student accommodation in Church Street, Preston, late last Friday night. The
A controversial penalty gave Tottenham the first half lead at Ewood Park as Rovers struggled to impose themselves. Referee Mr Walton awarded the spot kick after Aaron Lennon's weak right wing cross had struck Gael Givet on the arm in the area. Keane
A PLUCKY bookie overcame the odds to continue trading after a power cut threatened to ruin his busiest day of the year. The lights went out at 8.30am on Saturday at Clayton Racing, Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, but owner Alex Bolton, 53,
Orphanage Cup holders Red Rose Dry Lining have been drawn against Johnson Mathey in the first round of this year’s competition. Last year’s runners-up, Daniel Thwaites, play the Lancashire Telegraph. Full draw: Monday April 4 (5.45pm ko): St Mary's
IN these uncertain times with people being made redundant and not much work available, it is a trick of some employers to ask a worker if they wish to become self-employed to avoid paying holiday pay, but still remain with them. In the building trade
THE Lancashire Telegraph has featured a few articles over the last couple of weeks raising awareness of the penalties for not cleaning up after your dog – more people able to issue penalties etc. We responsible dog walkers who have always ‘
PENSIONERS on day trips to the coast have stopped using the white coaches (Coachlink Express, which left Stand D on the Boulevard, Blackburn, during the summer) because they cannot now use their free passes. This means Coachlink cannot claim back pensioners
Whilst walking my dog past the New Row Methodist Church which my wife attends on Heys Lane in Blackburn, I was disgusted by the state of the graveyard seen from the road. The grass was as high as the gravestones. Having suggested to my wife about putting
HOW can we deal with the ordinary benefit cheat when we have bankers’ pay, bonuses and pension settlements? Together with shameful MPs’ expenses on supposed second homes, travel and family ‘employees’, and the astronomic amounts dished out to soccer
HE captained Burnley to their last First Division title triumph and his loyalty to the club meant he turned down the chance to manage England at the 1966 World Cup. Jimmy Adamson, a true Clarets great, celebrates his 80th birthday today.
VINCE Grella has failed a late fitness test for this afternoon's Premier League visit of Tottenham Hotspur. The Australian midfielder was expected to start in the centre of the midfield but has been withdrawn today due to his groin injury. Aaron Mokoena
IT'S win or bust for Blackburn Hawks, as the curtain falls on the English National Ice Hockey League season this weekend. Hawks travel to Manchester tomorrow for the second and deciding leg of their relegation play-off. The scores are tied at two-apiece
HE may have joined in the nationwide Premier League guessing games in the last few weeks but Sam Allardyce knows the relegation run-in is bound to take twists and turns that no-one has predicted. Pundits, fans, managers and players alike have all tried
A COUNCIL leader has called on a charity board to resign, accusing them of a “total lack of transparency”. Coun Peter Britcliffe said bosses at the Chaigley Manor Trust, a charity which was set up to help Hyndburn children, should quit immediately
SAM Allardyce admits he is resigned to being stereotyped as a ‘long-ball’ manager but insists that looking at the facts would point to a different story. West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola was the latest to pigeon-hole Rovers as a direct and physical
LANCASHIRE coach Peter Moores has paid tribute to Jimmy Anderson after the Burnley bowler was named as one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year. Moores said: “I’m delighted for Jimmy, over the past couple of years he has really matured as
JOHN Coleman believes Accrington Stanley must continue to tighten up their defence if they want to challenge for the play-offs next year – even though they have already made a vast improvement. The Reds have conceded 52 goals in 40 league games – 23
SAM Allardyce believes his Blackburn Rovers side can “send a shiver down the spine” of their relegation rivals by striking an early blow in the fight for Premier League survival. Rovers know victory at home to Spurs this lunchtime would see
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle is anticipating enhanced competition for places thanks to the emergence of young striker Wes Fletcher. The 18-year-old is the youth team’s runaway leading scorer, with 26 goals and a minimum of eight league and cup
A COUPLE have been jailed after a neighbour’s home was stripped of “everything but the kitchen sink”. Amanda Heseltine, 27, made repeated visits to the victim's home on Pine Street, Nelson, helping herself to anything that could be moved including
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Gavin Gunning provided an assist as Republic of Ireland’s u19s won the second of their friendlies in Bratislava.
AN unwanted record set by Darwen 110 years ago could be broken today. Darwen, now in the Vodkat First Division, lost 18 matches in a row during their days in the Football League in the 1898/99 season. Conference bottom club Lewes, however, matched
BLACKBURN Rovers fans will get the chance to watch the club’s last three Premier League home games for just £20. In an unprecedented move to boost their bid for survival, Rovers are offering supporters the special discount three-game ticket
A YOUTH choir from Barrowford has been chosen to sing at one of the most famous cathedrals in the world. Arden Youth Choir will be flying to France in July to show off their singing skills in front of hundreds of people at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
AN EAST Lancashire teenager is looking to conquer the acting world after appearing in a BBC drama watched by millions of people. Jamie Birtwistle, a 19-year-old former Haslingden High School pupil, of Bacup, is getting to grips with his new-found fame
