Burnley manager Eddie Howe was delighted with the way his team weathered a Derby fightback to claim their opening Championship win 2-1. Howe said after the Pride Park victory: "I thought the game was there for the taking at half-time
A 20-year-old man has been killed in a car crash in the early hours of this morning in Lancashire, police said. Stephen Bennett, from St Helens, Merseyside, was behind the wheel of a black Fiat Punto that lost control and spun off the motorway carriageway
A prisoner is suspected of taking his own life just a day after being jailed for two years for arson. Kieron Gray, 42, from Blackburn, was jailed for two years at Preston Crown Court on Thursday after being found guilty of arson with intent
Despite his side squandering two penalties to take the lead over Everton, Steve Kean insisted his side ‘dominated’ play through most of the match. With Rovers losing out to a late penalty, they have yet to earn a single point so far
Address: King St, Accrington. Phone number: 01254 232883 Lancashire Telegraph review by John Anson from August 27, 2011. SHELTERING under the iconic railway viaduct in the heart of Accrington town centre, Lily Mae’s has quietly
CHARLIE Austin was at the double to earn Burnley their first Championship win of the season, ending Derby's 100 per cent start. The former Swindon striker hit the woodwork with a header in a goalless first half but made up it with two
Rovers suffer their third Premier League defeat in a row after being undone by a late Everton penalty. Having had two spot-kicks of their own and hitting the bar twice the home side failed to gain their first point of the season in
Thwaites Wainwright Lancashire League Sunday previews. Bacup v Nelson Brett Pelser once again stands in as substitute professional for Bacup as he takes a one day break from his main aim of helping Leyland to the Northern League title. David
COUNCILLORS and residents have vowed to fight the closure of their local police station. The Newton station serving four villages in the middle of rural Hodder Valley is the only one between Clitheroe and Lancaster, almost 25 miles. Coun Rosemary Elms
CHARLIE Austin hit the woodwork in a fairly even first half at Pride Park. The Burnley striker glanced a header against the left-hand upright from Ross Wallace's right wing cross in the 16th minute Austin brought a save from Frank Fielding towards the
A CARE home in Darwen is helping to jog patients' memories with a new 1940s inspired room. Birch Hall Care Home has kitted out one of its rooms with memorabilia from wartime Britain in the hope that it will help residents suffering from dementia.
A TAXI driver was dragged out his cab and robbed by two passengers this morning. The 42-year-old man had picked up a fare in Blackburn and gone via Grimshaw Park service station to Norbreck Close, Highercroft, at 2.15am. But when he
Rovers have managed the scoreline level after holding Everton at bay during the first-half. David Dunn almost took Rovers 1-0 inside of nine minutes with a shot inside the box only for it to come off the post. Michel Salgado was given a yellow card
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe makes three changes to the team which beat Barnet in the Carling Cup in midweek as the Clarets go in search of their first Championship win of the season. Goalkeeper Lee Grant is dropped against his former club in favour of
Will Jefferson was the Leicestershire hero as they beat Lancashire in a dramatic one-over eliminator to reach the Friends Life t20 final. Finals day got off to a thrilling start as Lancashire forced the one-over decider with the final ball of their innings
Brett Emerton will captain Rovers one final time today as a deal sees him return to home club Sydney FC. The Aussie defender has spent eight years at Rovers. This week he said the decision to leave had a tough one but was motivated by his family
Already the public is being prepared that under the pretext of keeping the peace, British troops are to be sent to Libya. This must not happen. Under no pretext whatsoever must the lives of our brave lads and lasses be put at risk again. Have
A PLEA from beyond the grave to preserve a wildlife haven in Burnley has been turned down by council planners. John Goodier, of Thorn Tree, off Halifax Road, Briercliffe, had campaigned against the construction of a natural pond at nearby Foulds House
EAST Lancashire have re-signed their popular South African professional Ockert Erasmus for next season. The 23-year-old, who plays for Boland back home, has impressed at Alexandra Meadows and made more than 500 runs and taken 62 wickets in his first
BURNLEY have again been drawn at home in the Carling Cup. As reward for beating Barnet 3-2 after extra time in the second round on Tuesday, the Clarets will play MK Dons at Turf Moor. The ties will be played the week beginning September 19.
BLACKBURN Rovers will host either Leyton Orient or Bristol Rovers in the third round of the Carling Cup. Steve Kean's side earned their place in the last 32 with a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday in midweek. The ties will be played
ALMOST 30 firefighters battled a deliberate blaze at a mill for several hours last night. The former Gazelle Contract Furnishing building in Canal Street, Clayton-le-Moors, went up in flames at around 11pm. The two-storey premises has been derelict
THE familiar summery sound of the ice cream van may soon become a rare occurrence because of new legislation. An addition to EU legislation regarding CO2 emissions for larger vehicles is planned and it could mean that many of the much-loved trucks,
Tickets for Chorley’s all-ticket Evo-Stik League Premier Division game with FC United on September 10 go on sale from Monday, prior to the game with Marine. Fans with proof of local residency can buy up to four tickets for the match.
Accrington college girls Jesca, Emma, Sophia and Fatuma started life in their tribal languages. Then school began with lessons in Swahili. On conquering this massive linguistic hurdle, their secondary school boasted — “only English spoken here”. They
TRANSFER targets used to be kept away from Burnley’s once old-fashioned Gawthorpe training base. While the setting – surrounded by open fields, woodland and, of course, an Elizabethan gem – cannot be faulted, the same could not be said of the building
LANCASHIRE League legend Joe Scuderi could be set to make a one-off appearance for Nelson today to solve his old club’s professional crisis. The 42-year-old, who won every Lancashire League honour during 16 seasons in East Lancashire, will play for
Join Suzanne Geldard for live updates as the Clarets take on Cardiff City. The game kicks off at 3pm. Live updates will begin with team news and will run until after the full-time whistle.
Join Gary York for live updates as Blackburn Rovers take on Everton at Ewood Park. The game kicks off at 3pm. Live updates will begin with team news and will run until after the full-time whistle.
A DARWEN father fought a six year battle against two brain tumours without telling anyone but his nearest and dearest. Yesterday Garry Jolly’s family paid tribute to his ‘incredible bravery’ and said they were ‘extremely proud’ of his ‘fighting spirit
STEVE Kean believes Chris Samba is ready to let his football do the talking after enduring a frustrating start to the campaign of injuries and summer speculation. Blackburn Rovers’ captain marvel is set to make his first appearance of the season in today
THE family and friends of a father-of-two have launched a £9,000 fundraising campaign to buy him ‘life changing’ treatment the NHS won’t pay for. Ian Jackson has a debilitating heart condition and he is hoping to undergo External Counterpulsation (ECP
LEE Grant is ready to make himself unpopular with his neighbours and put a dent in Derby County’s 100 per cent start to the season. Having spent eight years with the Rams, and still living in the area, Pride Park is almost a home from home
YOBS have stolen £3,000 worth of lead from the roof of an East Lancashire church. Thieves stole the lead from St Mary’s Church, in Kelbrook, and also attempted to steal copper wiring from a lightning conductor, but were unsuccessful. It is the latest
“I know they say top flight football in England has never been better but scratch beneath the surface and there are scary warning signs about what could be in store.” Having spent the last 35 years at all levels of the game, Blackburn Rovers’ former
GRITTY Lancashire star Paul Horton is determined to lead the Red Rose towards the first of a double shot at glory today – and says it’s about time there was some silverware put in the Old Trafford trophy cabinet. Horton will be in action
