Between them, Bradley Dack, Danny Graham and Charlie Mulgrew shared 49 goals in all competitions last season. They have been the main source of goals for Rovers again this season, with Dack leading the way on 11, with Graham on eight and Mulgrew
GRITTERS were despatched onto East Lancashire's roads this afternoon with ice and snow forecast overnight and for the weekend. Both Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire County Council's teams were out treating main routes earlier than usual after
Do you remember this famous old cafe in Blackburn town centre? This picture was shared by the Blackburn Past and Present Facebook page and had a strong reaction. Many remember visiting the old El Greco for chips and gravy after a trip to the
While I fully understand that workers at public sector organisations are not allowed to accept monetary gifts due to strict rules and guidelines I do think that ambulance bosses in London and Surrey are acting like Scrooge. A "Mystery Santa" has
A MULTI-MILLION pound housing scheme has officially opened. Padiham's Perseverance Mill site, described as the worst eyesore in the borough, had sat derelict for 15 years but has now been transformed into 56 new homes, bungalows and apartments.
ACCRINGTON Stanley have bought the freehold of their Wham Stadium ground as the next stage of their journey to long-term financial stability. Chairman and major shareholder Andy Holt has negotiated the purchase of the Livingstone Road ground from
Garry Monk feels tomorrow's game could come down to a battle of the strike partnerships - with both sides possessing goals in attack. Bradley Dack and Danny Graham have scored 18 goals for Rovers so far this season, one less than Birmingham's pairing
John Coleman says no-one can take away Connor Hall’s goal for Stanley against Sunderland last weekend. The 20-year-old admitted he was ‘gutted’ after netting in the equaliser at the Wham Stadium moments before the game was abandoned. That means
A NINE-year-old girl diagnosed with a rare form of cancer could be flown to the USA for potential lifesaving treatment. Lucy Wright, from Great Harwood, is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed
Harvey Rodgers has joined National League side Hartlepool United on a month's loan. The 22-year-old returned to the Wham Stadium in the summer on a permanent deal after a loan spell with the Reds last year from Hull City before he switched to Fleetwood
A FESTIVAL of light will be the centrepiece of this weekend’s festivities across East Lancashire. Blackburn will host the event, which includes a carol concert, lantern parade and firework display, for the second year running tomorrow. It will
A MAP showing how Lancashire could look in the future was unveiled by North-East Lancashire representatives. Mr Brian Scholes, chief executive officer town clerk of Blackburn, told an inquiry at Preston in May 1969 that North-East Lancashire should
Birmingham City arrive at Ewood Park with two players in their ranks well known to Tony Mowbray. The Rovers boss signed 10-goal Lukas Jutkiewicz for Middlesbrough in 2012, while Connor Mahoney worked under Mowbray in the second half of Rovers’
A PENSIONER has been taken to hospital following a collision with a car. Police were called to the incident involving a Toyota car and female pensioner on Glen View Road, Burnley, at around 8.15pm on Wednesday. The 89-year-old suffered a broken
Corry Evans believes Tony Mowbray is the best man to lead Rovers forward after following his manager in committing his future to the club. Evans became the latest player to sign a new long-term deal at Ewood Park, believing in the project that
A BENEFIT claimant on universal credit who had not eaten for five days sparked off a confrontation which ended with a job centre security guard being knifed in the hand. Former car industry worker Andrew Harwood, 46, snapped after being left with
THE boss of pub chain giant JD Wetherspoons has revealed work to add hotel rooms to a town centre tavern will begin in 18 months. Around £2million will be spent on adding 22 rooms to The Postal Order in Blackburn, Tim Martin revealed. The pledge
A TEENAGER who has run more than 1,000 miles since January was surprised by a BBC Radio 1 presenter who turned up at his door. Ryan Walmsley was told by his family he was to appear on BBC Radio Lancashire at the Witton Country Park, in Blackburn
A CONVICTED sex offender from East Lancashire who tried to use the 'incognito' mode on his phone web browser but was caught out by police has been jailed for eight months. Stephen Lewis Hutchinson, 43, claimed his partner had been responsible for
Stanley head to Southend United tomorrow without a win in six league games, but as boss John Coleman was quick to point out: “a couple of wins and you’re back in the mix”. The Reds head to Roots Hall 12th in the table, having seen last weekend’
A DEMENTIA care service is celebrating after being rated outstanding by a watchdog. The £5million Eachstep Blackburn, which opened in May 2016, was given top marks for its care, responsiveness and leadership. Care Quality Commission inspectors
SCHOOLS in Blackburn with Darwen and across the rest of East Lancashire are performing just above the national average, new statistics show. Figures were released yesterday by the Department for Education as part of league tables based on the performance
A SON died after falling down the stairs of his parents' house, an inquest heard. David Walker, who lived with his mother, father and brother, was found dead at the Burnley home on October 27. Preston Coroners Court heard Mr Walker's brother
TIGHTER regulations are needed to tackle sub-standard bedsits in Blackburn with Darwen according to council bosses. Borough community safety manager Mark Aspin said if there was an inspection framework similar to Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission
A MUM died after falling down a flight of stairs in her home, an inquest heard. Lorna Whitaker was found unconscious in her Blackburn house by her daughter at the bottom of the stairs on October 11. Preston Coroners Court heard the 76-year-old
A TOWN centre park has been targeted in a 'despicable' act of theft and vandalism. At some point over the weekend, several heavy stone slabs were stolen from Bold Venture Park in Darwen, leaving residents and councillors up in arms over the selfish
A TOWN in East Lancs is going green to help support a nationwide crisp packet recycling scheme. Last week, Walkers crisps launched an initiative to help reduce the impact of packaging on the environment by encouraging crisp lovers to recycle their
Tony Mowbray has called for patience from the stands as Rovers prepare to face a ‘disciplined and organised’ Birmingham City side at Ewood Park tomorrow. Rovers are chasing a fourth win in five home matches against the Blues as they look to maintain
THE HEARTBROKEN parents of a teenager who died after having an allergic reaction to a takeaway have spoken out to encourage businesses to be allergy aware. Megan Lee, a nut allergy sufferer, died from an asthma attack after she ate food from the
A FORMER St Mary’s College pupil has written a hilarious travel book after leaving her job to go gallivanting around the world, in a caravan, with her husband and four dogs. Fur Babies in France - Adventure Caravanning with Dogs - From Wage Slaves
BURNLEY will tomorrow up against “the number one outstanding English centre forward” in Harry Kane. That is the view of Clarets boss Sean Dyche. The Burnley chief noted that during his playing days there was a crop of strikers for the Three Lions
PLANS to fund more than half of a planned £970m police funding boost with cash from the public have been met with criticism. Policing Minister Nick Hurd revealed the latest financial settlement for police forces across the country, with next year's
PUPILS from Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School are helping vulnerable young people this winter by collecting donations for the homeless and the lonely. Their Winter Warmer fundraising appeal is being spearheaded by Year 10 students, who are filling
A NURSING union has slammed plans to double a health charge for overseas nursing. Royal College of Nursing (RCN) North West said the charge is unjust and risks worsening the current shortage of nursing staff in the region. Government plans would
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a storage yard residents claim would be a blight on their homes have been thrown out for a second time. Members of Hyndburn Council’s planning committee heard applicants Eagle Plant had not made satisfactory changes from
An organisation in East Lancs is encouraging cash-strapped families to 'upcycle a cycle' this Christmas instead of splashing out on expensive gifts. Social enterprise group, Newground, is running a series of workshops across the region, where parents
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy from Darwen will be helping a community organisation to feed the homeless and hungry this winter. Over the last few weeks, Ollie Newsham, who attends St Bede's High School in Blackburn, has been filling socks with toiletries, treats
