Burnley manager Dyche was left to lament a point lost at the death - but praised his players for almost shutting Tottenham out. Christian Eriksen fired Spurs' injury-time winner on Saturday after Burnley came within seconds of clinching a vital
A WOMAN was taken to hospital with a suspected broken thumb this afternoon following a two-vehicle collision in Haslingden. The accident happened at 3.55pm in the town's Brook Street. A Lancashire Fire and Rescue service spokesman said: "Firefighters
Tony Mowbray says Rovers ‘manufactured’ a way to drop two points at home to Birmingham City. Rovers looked well set for three points as goals from Danny Graham and Adam Armstrong had them 2-0 in front with 15 minutes to play. But David Raya
ROVERS 2 (Graham, 19) (Armstrong, 46) BIRMINGHAM 2 (C Gardner, 77) (Adams, 79) Rovers saw more points slip through their fingers as they let a two goal lead slip at home to Birmingham City. Goals from Danny Graham and Adam Armstrong
BURNLEY were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur by a 90th minute Christian Eriksen goal. It looked as though Sean Dyche’s men were going to hold on to the much needed point, but the Dane thought otherwise as his first time finish from inside the box beat
A NURSERY has been forced to close for over a month due to concern about the safety of its 70 children. Youngsters at Blackburn’s Fernbank Nursery, who are aged from two to four, have been offered alternative temporary care in nearby nurseries.
INJURY means Kieran Trippier is unlikely to have a reunion with his old club this afternoon, on the pitch at least. But Burnley manager Sean Dyche will be hoping for a catch-up with a player he still holds in high regard. Trippier left for Spurs
BLACKBURN with Darwen highways chiefs are warning motorists about freezing rain and snow today. The council posted on their BWD Roads page that they were gritting at 5.30am and 11.30am this morning. They were expecting snow to fall this afternoon
AN 89-YEAR-OLD woman has died after she was knocked down in the road in Burnley. Police were called at 8.15pm on December 13 to reports of a woman being hit by a Toyota Rav 4 car on Glen View Road, close to Rossendale Road. The pensioner was
DEFENDER James Tarkowski feels he is at no greater advantage having insider knowledge of Harry Kane’s game. The pair are England team-mates but will be on opposite sides at Wembley this afternoon, where Burnley take on Spurs. “I do know his game
JAMES Tarkowski admitted Burnley did some soul searching in their bid to get out of a winless run. But after celebrating three points for the first time in nine Premier League games, against Brighton last week - thanks to his first half goal, the
His manager believes his contribution can go unnoticed, but Corry Evans is happy with his role out of the limelight. The ‘Evans and Smallwood’ central midfield partnership is one that’s flourished in 2018, with the pair starting all but four of
AN investigation has been launched after a spate of car fires on a Blackburn street. A crew from Blackburn Fire station attended the scene off Pilmuir Road at 5.20am this morning. Crew manager Don Brady of Blackburn Fire Station, said: "The
A MAN has been arrested after a beauticians was burgled in Burnley. Dog units and police were called to the Lyndhurst House Hair and Beauty shop on Lyndhurst Road at 1am this morning. Insp Chris Valentine, of Burnley Police, said: "We got reports
THE Mall is extending its opening times and Santa workshop hours in preparation for the last full week before Christmas. Following last year’s success of the workshop, its opening times will be extended until 7pm on Wednesday to Saturday and 4pm
A MAN thrown out of a Blackburn town centre pub became abusive and threatening towards the bouncers and members of the public who tried to calm him down. Blackburn magistrates heard CCTV showed Daniel Luke Riley hitting one man and then throwing
TONY Mowbray said it was a ‘humbling’ experience for his Blackburn Rovers players as they handed out Christmas presents on the children’s ward at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mowbray, and 16 of his players, visited the hospital armed with toys
FORMER colleagues and friends gathered to remember the life of a police officer who was killed 60 years ago. Det Insp James O’Donnell was a celebrated war hero who was gunned down 100 yards from Blackburn Police Station in December 1958. Mr O
A FAMILY was left devastated after their home was broken into yesterday afternoon where valuable items were stolen. The family of five were not in the house on Richmond Road, Accrington, at the time when the kitchen window was smashed at 5.30pm
TORY MP Nigel Evans has hit back at Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw's criticism of a new government finance settlement for the county force. Yesterday Home Office minister Nick Hurd announced an extra £6.8 million for it
MORE than £1 million in developer contributions is being sought before permission is granted for 155 new homes in Blackburn A Persimmon Homes plan for new houses off Ramsgreave Drive in Roe Lee, Blackburn, will be discussed by Blackburn with Darwen
PLANS for 150 new homes at the former Sappi Paper Mill site in Blackburn have been met with opposition. A petition has been submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council objecting to detailed plans for 150 homes at the former mill site which were lodged
A BRAVE soldier who saved a comrade's life in The Great War was denied a medal for gallantry. Arthur Martin, from Darwen, helped to rescue fellow Darrener, Sergeant John Edwin Sprague, during the battle of Gallipoli in 1915, but unfortunately never
Tony Mowbray believes positive results in his first 15 games in charge demonstrate he inherited some good players at the club. But the boss wouldn’t be drawn on whether he is looking to bring a member of his 2016/17 crop in Sam Gallagher back to
AN Accrington-born former soldier sentenced to jail in Turkey after fighting the Islamic State terror group has skipped bail and returned to Britain. Joe Robinson was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison after being accused of fighting
A MAN says he suffered injuries after falling down a trench which had been unguarded. Umar Shah hurt the palms of his hands and his leg after falling into the hole on Monday evening which he claims had not been barricaded. Mr Shah fell down the
This picture shows early music duo Michael and Doreen Muskett in January 6 1979, who were both to perform a concert organised by Blackburn Concert Society. They were due to present a programme called Musique Champetre, French works of the court
A group of primary school children are spreading some festive cheer throughout their town this winter. Pupils from Holy Trinity C E Primary School's choir took part in a carol service at St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday December 10. The carol
A NEW craft ale bar complete with retro video arcade games has opened its doors in Oswaldtwistle. Tap Select, in Union Street, is offering ale lovers the choice of eight mouth-watering craft beers on tap, as well as a small selection of ciders.
HYNDBURN Leisure should make use of planning approval to use Accrington Town Hall for functions to host funerals, a councillor suggested. Cllr Tim O’Kane suggested the Grade II-listed building, which is owned by Hyndburn Council, would be the perfect
A YOUNG mother who started an intimate relationship with a 13-year-old boy has been spared jail by a judge. Shauni Balderstone, who was then 20, later went on to have sexual intercourse with the youngster at her home in Padiham, Burnley Crown Court
