A FORMER factory and a neighbouring terraced house have been gutted in a suspected arson attack in Darwen. Residents on Heys Lane were evacuated on Sunday night at around 8.30 as five fire crews tackled the blaze at the former Marianah Kitchens
CLITHEROE’S wait for a first home win of the season continues after Colwyn Bay left Shawbridge with all three points. The Blues are under temporary new management, with assistant boss Lee Ashworth taking on the role of caretaker boss after Stuart
SINGER Nathan Grisdale wowed judges on The X Factor on Sunday night. The 23-year-old, who appeared nervous before his performance, told judges he was allergic to cats but has more than 10 dogs. Singing his own take on Andra Day’s Rise Up,
CLARETS reporter Tyrone Marshall hands out the ratings following Burnley's defeat to Wolves. Joe Hart 8 (Man of the Match) One of the few to emerge with credit from Molineux. Some fine first half saves kept Burnley in the game, notably from
BURNLEY have to 'find a way through the fog' after suffering a fourth successive Premier League defeat. Sean Dyche admitted there 'weren't too many positives' to take from the 1-0 defeat to Wolves at Molineux. Raul Jimenez's goal just after the
FOUR fire engines were despatched to a fire at an empty commercial building this afternoon. The semi-derelict property on Whalley Road in Accrington had caught fire then the appliances were sent shortly after midday. Appliances were sent from
THE international break had bought much talk of starting again for Burnley, of pressing the reset button after a difficult and congested start to the campaign. The theory was that two weeks off, focusing on resting overworked players and righting
CHAIRMAN Mike Bibby believes the extended Lancashire League format has given the competition a shot in the arm. This season saw seven new sides join while three arrived ahead of the 2017 campaign. As a result the league expanded to 24 teams and
SEAN McConville and Joey Barton's dads were teammates for Knowsley United a generation ago. On Saturday, McConville and Barton junior faced off in League One with the Stanley man grabbing the last word. His equaliser cancelled out Cian Bolger's
PLANS for a storage and service yard in Oswaldtwistle were rejected because of fears over noise and visual impact on nearby homes. The proposed Eagle Plant development at land to the rear of Kirkham’s Garage, West End, Oswaldtwistle, had been recommended
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out five talking points from the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. RETURN OF THE DACK Bradley Dack made his first Rovers outing in a month and his 50th in blue and white halves. He marked it with a fifth goal
A MAN who repeatedly stole electric razors had a close shave when he was sentenced. Martin McGranaghan was given a suspended prison sentence by District Judge James Clarke who expressed doubts about whether he would be able to comply. "Someone
A PUB has been sold and will be revived by the new owner. The Jolly Sailor in Waterfoot was sold for £195,000 to Helen Rawstron. The former Punch Taverns pub also includes a four-bedroom apartment. Helen said: “Our family chose to purchase
Steve Bruce felt it would have been ‘unjust’ had his side not grabbed a late equaliser to take a point from Ewood Park. Conor Hourihane curled an injury-time free-kick beyond David Raya as Villa snatched a 1-1 draw after Bradley Dack had handed
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out the player ratings from the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Ewood Park. David Raya 6 His wall was called in to question for the equalising goal. Few stand-out saves of note but showed good handling at times
WALSDEN chairman Jonathan Green admits the 2018 season has been a dream come true after his side secured the Lancashire League title. The newcomers tasted defeat just once in the league and lifted the championship following a final day win over
A year has now passed without Rovers tasting defeat on their home patch. Ewood Park, feared as a weight on their shoulders in the early weeks of last season after defeats to Doncaster and AFC Wimbledon, has become their firmest ally. Roared
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl continued to make waves in the fashion world by strutting her stuff at one of the industry’s biggest events. Lexi Griffin has just returned home to Blackburn after taking part in a show more than 3,000 miles away during New
TEMPORARY traffic measures are to be introduced around Ewood Park after responsibility for traffic management at football matches was passed to the council. Blackburn with Darwen Council regeneration boss Cllr Phil Riley has approved proposals to
AN alcoholic who could drink 30 cans in a day bit his partner’s ear during a drink-fuelled attack. Blackburn magistrates heard Jason Ronnie Morgan dragged her off the sofa by her hair and then banged her head against a wall. After getting his
A RIBBLE Valley pub has scooped two top gongs at The Great British Pub Awards. The Freemasons at Wiswell came up trumps for 'Pub of the Year' while chef owner Steve Smith picking up the 'Chef of the Year' Award. Known as the ‘Oscars of the Pub
IMAGINE being served a burger that sizzles, smells, looks and tastes exactly like the sumptuous meat-treat that it should traditionally be, only to find out there wasn’t an ounce of animal produce between the buns. This, is exactly what the people
IMAGINE being served a burger that sizzles, smells, looks and tastes exactly like the sumptuous meat-treat that it should traditionally be, only to find out there wasn’t an ounce of animal produce between the buns. This, is exactly what the clever
MASTERCHEF finalist Moonira Hinglotwala spent a 'surreal' evening cooking for more than 50 people at Lancashire's top restaurant. The Blackburn pharmacist, who reached the finals week of BBC’s Masterchef in April, was a special guest chef at Langho
PEOPLE are being asked how they would feel if dogs were banned from playing fields in a borough. Hyndburn Council chiefs have launched the consultation on whether they should extend their Public Space Protection Orders which have been in place
TWO friends are about to set out on a four-day car rally across Europe in aid of Pendleside Hospice. Motor mechanic Jamie Paton, 42, of Sycamore Way, Barnoldswick, and engineer Daryl Davenport, 36, of Casserley Road, Colne, have renovated a 16-year-old
The Furniture Recycling Group (TFR Group), one of the UK’s leading mattress recycling companies, has reported a 20 percent increase in revenue, turning over £3 million in the last 12 months. The company’s impressive growth comes on the back of three
