JOHN Coleman praised Offrande Zanzala for keeping his season motoring, after breaking down on the way to Accrington Stanley’s game against Bradford City. The striker scored in the 3-1 win over the Bantams to take his recent tally to four in as
ANOTHER Billy Kee penalty and two second-half goals helped Accrington Stanley return to winning ways, beating Bradford City 3-1 at the Wham Stadium. There were a number of near misses for the Reds in the first half before Kee broke the deadlock
4:54pm Referee blows the full-time whistle: Accrington Stanley 3, Bradford City 1
LANTERNS shone through a town's streets as people paid tribute to a football manager who died of cancer. Around 80 people battled through the wind and the rain and journeyed to Oswaldtwistle Mills on Friday evening to remember Kieran Keigher, the
WITH the man himself taking up residency on Broadway, it has left a Bruce-shaped hole in the lives of many Springsteen fans. For those pining for their live fix, the solution is at hand from this most unlikely source. Let’s face it The She Street
SENIOR councillors have criticised police for withdrawing traffic management for their borough’s Remembrance Day parades at the centenary of the First World War’s end. Cllr Miles Parkinson, Labour leader of Hyndburn Council, and Oswaldtwistle’s
A SENIOR councillor has been accused of putting residents’ safety at risk over repairs to a road melted by the summer heatwave. Cllr Paul Marrow accused Cllr Phil Riley of a dereliction of duty after Livesey with Pleasington residents raising concerns
Tony Mowbray feels his players have reason to be happy with their start to the season and praised their work ethic in the first 12 games. Rovers have adjusted well to life back in the Championship, collecting 18 points and sitting 10th in the table
A MAN with cancer was left with severe concussion when he was assaulted on his own driveway in an unprovoked attack. Andrew Knowles was approached from behind by a man and punched in the head, causing him to fall. The 68-year-old, who is undergoing
A survey of people across the North West has revealed a widespread lack of awareness and understanding of sight loss. The poll, conducted by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), found that 40 per cent of people in the area believe
A STORM will continue to pass the eastern part of the county today. Storm Callum, the third named weather front of the season, hit East Lancashire yesterday with high winds and torrential rain. The stormy weather is set to continue today with
IT is perhaps fitting that Noel Fitzpatrick will be taking to the stage of the Manchester Arena the day after U2 play the venue for there is undoubtedly something of the rock star about the TV Supervet. His show on Channel 4 is the station’s most
LANCASHIRE farmers have been told to look out for signs of Bluetongue virus after four infected sheep imported into the county had to be put down. The disease was detected in the animals brought in from France. Bluetongue does not affect people
CHILDREN from all over East Lancs donned their winter woolies and jumped on the newest craze sweeping the nation back in January 1980. As snow struck the county, from wintery Wiswell to white-out Wilpshire, youngsters ditched their traditional toboggans
LANCASHIRE County Council's cabinet has confirmed cuts to a "lifeline" community transport service despite fears it could have a devastating impact on vulnerable people. A consultation was launched after it was proposed to reduce the financial support
PUPILS from Broadfield Specialist School in Oswaldtwistle are pictured handing over over 300 food items to the town's foodbank at Rhyddings Methodist Church. Headteacher Angela Wade said “I am really proud of the generosity of my pupils. Our pupils
BURNLEY Football Club's Turf Moor ground was the venue for a conference on improving end of life care. More than 100 health and social care workers discussed issues such as safeguarding, falls management, dementia care, nutrition, mindfulness, and
WORK and Pension Secretary Esther McVey addressed 100 Ribble Valley Conservative activists when she was guest of honour at a joint meeting of Longridge and Clitheroe party branches at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel in Chipping. She was introduced by constituency
PADIHAM have made a triple signing as they begin preparations for life in Section A of the Ribblesdale League next season. The club have raided Lancashire League side Clitheroe for Jack Dewhurst and Kurt Robinson and also bring in Australian all-rounder
ROSS Sykes hopes he can be a “standard bearer” for Accrington Stanley’s Academy, after captaining the club for the first time this week. The young defender - a product of the club’s youth set-up - led the side out for their 4-1 Checkatrade Trophy
Rovers chief executive Steve Waggott believes arriving at the January transfer window around the top 10 would represent a 'fantastic effort'. Waggott says stability back in the second tier remains a priority for Rovers who will look to improve
JEFF Hendrick might be the third most-capped international in the Republic of Ireland squad, but the Clarets midfielder doesn't see himself as being one of the senior men of Martin O'Neill's side. O'Neill is faced with a rebuilding job with Ireland
A MOTHER who didn’t want to go to hospital after taking drugs died from a heroin overdose, an inquest heard. Rachel Joanne Ardron began feeling ill after she injected heroin in her home on March 21 of this year, but refused to go to hospital out
BLACKBURN Hawks manager Steve Duncombe says his team are keen to bounce back after two defeats last weekend. Duncombe thinks the Hawks need to improve on their concentration in key moments of matches as they look to avoid more losses. Both games
