A TAXI marshal was assaulted in a racist attack. Police have now released CCTV of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the assault in Burnley last month. A 61-year-old man had been marshalling taxis when he was approached by another
A WOMAN was taken to hospital by fire services after collapsing on a road. Crews rescued the woman after they found her collapsed on the floor on Blackburn Road, Darwen at around 11.20am today (October 8). Firefighters administered first aid
BURNLEY are searching for a technical director to work with boss Sean Dyche. The Lancashire Telegraph understands football recruitment experts Nolan Partners are leading the search for the new role. It is understood the technical director will
A MAN was taken to hospital after a car crash. Emergency services were called to the smash involving a black Mercedes and silver Peugeot on A6068 Keighley Road, Laneshawbridge, shortly before 8am today. The driver of the black Mercedes, a man
Rovers defenders Darragh Lenihan and Derrick Williams have both been selected in the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League group games. Initially included in a provisional 32-man list, the duo have now both been named
Concerned residents have been taking to social media to warn others about hoax HMRC phone calls. Residents from the Hyndburn area have reported receiving calls and text messages from bogus HMRC accounts telling people they owe the government tax
THE death of a 15-year-old peanut allergy sufferer from a takeaway meal was "a disaster waiting to happen", a jury has heard. Jurors at Manchester Crown Court were told the fatal asthma attack of Megan Lee was the "altogether too predictable consequence
POLICE have launched a special operation to target wanted domestic abuse offenders. And officers have warned there will be no hiding place for those people who have committed offences but are evading police. Operation Moorhen is a week-long crackdown
A Financial Times correspondent with his finger on the pulse of Northern Powerhouse developments has been added to the line-up for Lancashire Business Day. Taking place on November 27, Lancashire Business Day is an opportunity for the red rose
Bradley Dack has been shortlisted for the PFA fans' player of the month for September. The Rovers attacker scored three times in four appearances, as well as claiming two assists, in an excellent month on a personal note. Dack returned from
SAM Vokes insists Wales' emerging talent means they are better placed than ever to cope without Gareth Bale. Real Madrid star Bale is a fitness doubt for the glamour Cardiff friendly with Spain on Thursday and the Nations League tie against the
CCTV stills have been released of a race hate attack at Blackburn railway station. British Transport Police say four young men approached the tickets gates at the station immediately before the incident. Two had bought adult tickets and passed
STANLEY boss John Coleman harbours a Wembley dream as his side prepare to kick off their Checkatrade Trophy campaign against Macclesfield Town on Tuesday night. The Reds, beaten 1-0 by Shrewsbury Town in League One on Saturday, are seventh in the
MACCLESFIELD have announced the departure of manager Mark Yates with immediate effect. The Silkmen face Accrington Stanley in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night but are bottom of League Two. Yates only took charge at Moss Rose in the summer
Rovers were backed by almost 2,500 fans in Saturday's win at Bolton Wanderers. Bradley Dack scored the only goal of the game as Rovers avenged a record of consecutive defeats at Wanderers. That sent Tony Mowbray's men in to the top 10 of the
ACCRINGTON Stanley suffered a 1-0 reverse at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. The defeat was the Reds first since the opening day of the season and came after goalkeeper Connor Ripley had been sent off after 15 minutes. Alex Gilliead netted a second-half
JOHN Coleman said his side produced some ‘breathtaking’ football against Shrewsbury but the controversial early sending off of keeper Connor Ripley scuppered Stanley’s hopes. The Reds boss was left puzzled by some ‘strange’ decisions made by referee
A MAN has been left seriously injured after a high-powered BMW was involved in a crash with a Toyota Corolla in Blackburn. Officers have issued a fresh witness appeal following the crash which happened in Lincoln Road, close to the junction with
ACCRINGTON Stanley’s 10-match unbeaten run in League One came to an end at Shrewsbury Town after goalkeeper Connor Ripley was sent off and the Reds slipped to a 1-0 defeat. For 15 minutes John Coleman’s team looked like picking up where they had
BOROUGH council officials have warned cuts to a “lifeline” transport service could have a devastating impact on vulnerable people. In February, Lancashire County Council members approved proposals to renegotiate the authority’s contract with the
DWIGHT McNeil described his first call-up for an England age-group squad as a 'dream come true'. The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season at Turf Moor and he has now capped off a remarkable few months with a place in Paul Simpson's England
BLACKBURN Hawks were beaten 4-2 in their NIHL Moralee Conference clash with Whitley Bay Warriors on Sunday night. Adam Barnes scored twice for the Hawks but it was the visitors who claimed the points. Re-live the match action with our picture gallery
TOM Robinson has been making a stand against intolerance and extremism throughout his career. The singer and radio presenter will be turning back the clock at Manchester’s Band on the Wall this month when he marks the 40th anniversary of his debut
MATCH of the Day pundit Alan Shearer backed Sean Dyche's call for retrospective action to be taken against divers after Laurent Depoitre was booked for trying to win a penalty against Burnley on Saturday. The Belgian forward went down under no contact
A MAN who lives next door to a social club put the windows through because he was fed up with his noisy neighbours. Blackburn magistrates heard Damien James McKenna used a hammer to cause £1,500 of damage, smashing four large windows at the Poplar
TOMMY Cannon - one half of comedy favourites Cannon and Ball - is taking to the stage playing “a bit of a northern Del Boy.” Tommy, hails from Oldham but now lives in Great Ouseburn, near York. He’s married to Hazel, and they have two daughters
Customers of a Nelson company got an exclusive glimpse into the workings of an innovative new energy centre which puts Pendle well and truly on the map. Over 100 guests attended the launch of Businesswise Solutions’ cutting edge office space
Tony Mowbray explained his decision to leave out Richie Smallwood for the first time since he joined the club was down to Rovers' packed schedule. Smallwood had started 57 consecutive league games for Rovers but saw that come to an end in the 1
CONSIDERING they have only played a handful of shows in London and two show outside the capital, the amount of interest in the She Street Band’s debut tour which brings them to Manchester next week has been phenomenal. It helps that they have one
MOTORISTS have been left facing long delays after an accident on the A56 earlier today. A collision occurred near the A680 Rising Bridge roundabout, which has led to the serious hold-up. Traffic is said to be congested on the A679 at Huncoat
FIVE people are being rehomed after a fire gripped flats in Blackburn last night. Firefighters were called to a property in Roebuck Close at around 1.30am after a blaze was reported in a first-floor bedrooom. Crew members wearing breathing apparatus
A NINE-year-old boy suffered a serious head injury after he fell through the roof of a factory in Blackburn. An investigation is underway after Leon Langford was discovered at the premises of North West Tippers, in Rockfield Street, this morning
A FORMER night porter at a luxury hotel in East Lancashire has failed in a discrimination claim after she underwent gender realignment procedures Clarissa Schmidt had tried to allege she was sacked from the Oak Royal, in Withnell, because her bosses
CONSULTANTS have been asked to investigate the potential for boosting transport connections to Rossendale. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has been commissioned to explore the potential for rail and tram links to the borough
A charity initiative set up to ensure no child went hungry this summer distributed a total of 17,705 lunches across the Blackburn with Darwen borough. Councillor Maureen Bateson told a full council meeting last week that the Summer Lunch Scheme,
Adult care boss, Cllr Brian Taylor, has highlighted the fall in the number of adult smokers and teenage pregnancies in the Blackburn with Darwen council area. In a full council meeting last week, Mr Taylor revealed data published in July by Public
In a full council meeting last week, Councillor Maureen Bateson, executive member for children, young people and education, told councillors how pupils in Blackburn with Darwen primary schools are doing better than the national average. She explained
A FAMILY who halted fundraising for their little boy after finding out his cancer treatment would cost over a million pounds have launched a fresh campaign to raise the money needed to help save his life. Charlie Procter, of Church, was diagnosed
A FEW tickets still remain for celebrated actress and documentary-maker Joanna Lumley’s live one-woman show at King George’s Hall, Blackburn. The 72-year-old star of Absolutely Fabulous and the New Avengers will be at the Northgate venue on Wednesday
A FORMER nightclub entertainment manager caught up in an earthquake in Turkey last year has suffered a second ‘holiday horror’ in the country. He arrived at his hotel, booked through Hotels.com, on September 27 to find it closed. Kristian Stevens
PEOPLE are being invited to take part in a drop-in session as part of a public consultation on a draft plan that council bosses hope could provide a £100m boost to Burnley's economy and create 1,000 new jobs. Earlier this year, Burnley Council announced
THINK again if you were about to pull your winter woollies out of storage this week as you might not need them just yet. Parts of Lancashire could bake in up to 21 degrees on Wednesday, a stark contrast to the almost freezing temperatures seen
Primary school children are getting ready to take control of Blackburn's biggest shopping centre. Year six pupils from Roe Lee Park Primary School in Blackburn will shadow The Mall's management team as part of its 2018 Takeover Day on Wednesday
DIABETES sufferers in East Lancashire will now be assured of consistent access to the latest insulin pumps and glucose monitoring devices. New policy guidelines mean all appropriate patients will soon be able to receive the devices on prescription
A SENIOR Labour councillor's comment that Citizens Advice in Blackburn with Darwen was unable to deliver the advice services the borough needs have been condemned as 'scandalous'. Cllr Andy Kay made the remark as he delivered his report as resources
THE children's classic film 'The Snowman' will be shown at Blackburn Cathedral with a live orchestra performance on Tuesday, December 11. There will be three showings at 1.45pm, 4pm and 7pm. The film, based on Raymond Briggs’ 1978 book, has a
BOROUGH bosses have been urged to revive a campaign to get beggars off the streets of Blackburn town centre. Senior Tory councillor John Slater wants the initiative rebooted as the numbers asking for cash from passers-by has started to rise.
Charlie Mulgrew welcomed three points for Rovers but feels there is significant room for improvement. Rovers go in to the international break 10th in the Championship after a 1-0 win at Bolton Wanderers thanks to Bradley Dack’s eighth of the season
A SHADSWORTH nursery and pre-school centre held a party to celebrate their 'outstanding' Ofsted inspection. Officials at Evolution Childcare on Shadsworth Business Park invited parents and kids to the party on Wednesday. Sarah Fox, nursery manager
A YOUNG householder continued to disturb the peace of her neighbours despite being made subject to a noise abatement notice and threatened with legal action. Blackburn magistrates heard Grace Alex Dearden was still behaving in an anti-social manner
