All three East Lancashire sides could face Premier League opposition in the FA Cup fourth round. Accrington Stanley will be at home for the fourth consecutive round after wins over Colchester, Cheltenham and Ipswich Town so far. They will face
A man is wanted by police in connection with a robbery at a Mini Market. Police in Burnley want to speak to the man in the image about the incident, which took place at Cheapside Mini Market, Padiham Road, Padiham. A spokesperson for the police
A semi-detached house was severely damaged after a fire ripped through the ground floor. Fire crews attended the blaze in a garage attached to a property in Sutherland Close, Wilpshire, at around 11.30am on Monday. They put the fire out before
Tony Mowbray is hoping the Rovers fans turn out in number, and voice, for next week’s FA Cup third round replay with Newcastle. Rovers have announced ticket prices of £10 for adults and £5 for concessions, as well as £2 for Under-18s, in a bid
JIMMY Dunne made his Clarets return as Burnley Under-23s suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday Under-23s on Monday afternoon. The centre back spent the first half of the season on loan at Scottish Premiership side Hearts and impressed
More than 130 homes were left in darkness on Monday afternoon as Electricity North West customers suffered a prolonged power cut. Residents around the Kirkdale Close and Clough Street areas of Darwen began reporting blackouts at around 2.15pm.
A COUNCIL boss who quit amid bullying complaints has now been replaced with a new party leader. Ribble Valley's Conservative Group voted unanimously in favour of Stephen Atkinson becoming the new group leader last Friday. It follows the resignation
As temperatures are set to plummet over the next few months, a campaign targeting those who may find it difficult to keep their homes warm through the winter months has been launched. Community fire safety teams from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
THREE supermarkets are cutting petrol and diesel prices amid claims that fuel retailers are overcharging motorists. Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons announced they will reduce the cost of petrol by up to 1p per litre and diesel by up to 2p per litre
HOW the poor dog featured in the LT must have suffered. It does not bear thinking about and the conditions it was actually living in were absolutely disgraceful. How any animal lover could allow their pet to get in this state beggars belief.
REGARDING the possible demolition of the town hall tower block. Why can’t these offices be modernised internally and then let out to various companies. Why go to the expense of building another new office block near the Cathedral when there is a
A man with links to East Lancs wanted over an assault is still being sought 10 months later. Benjamin Johnston, 41, of Station Road, Blackpool, is wanted in connection with an assault in which a woman suffered a fractured leg. The attack happened
ACCRINGTON Stanley are hopeful of defender Michael Ihiekwe returning to the club for a second loan spell but striker Luke Charman will not be coming back to the Wham Stadium. The Reds are also keen to re-sign Bolton's Connor Hall for a second loan
Edge Hill University opened its doors to welcome members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) from across Lancashire and the North West. The Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC) at the TEF Gold rated University launched earlier this year and is
Rovers’ FA Cup third round replay is expected to be chosen for television coverage – with just four of the 32 ties still to be decided. A late Matt Ritchie penalty denied Rovers a guaranteed place in tonight’s fourth round draw after Bradley Dack
JOHN Coleman would love a money-spinning trip to Liverpool or anyone to help generate funds following Stanley’s impressive 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. The Reds are in tonight’s fourth round draw thanks to Billy Kee’s second half header and Coleman
A PENSIONER was taken to hospital after a car hit his mobility scooter. The 86-year-old man suffered a broken leg after a BMW hit his scooter in Henry Street, Church, at around 2pm on December 29. Officers, who only released the appeal today
A FORMER Blackburn Rovers footballer has tracked down a man who performed CPR on his father-in-law and saved his life after he collapsed at a petrol station. Paul Gallagher was searching for the man who helped his father-in-law, Jimmy Smith, who
A FUNDING gap of £3.5million must be plugged before major flood prevention work can benefit an East Lancashire town. West Craven county councillor David Whipp has become increasingly frustrated over the progress of schemes to protect Earby. The
It is safe to say the two managers didn't quite agree on Rovers' set piece tactics in Saturday's FA Cup tie. Rafa Benitez wanted a foul on goalkeeper Freddie Woodman at every opportunity, while Tony Mowbray praised the quality of Charlie Mulgrew
The Rovers players will have an extra day off this week as a number of them look to recover from knocks sustained over the festive period. Kasey Palmer and Jack Rodwell missed the FA Cup tie at Newcastle United on Saturday through illness and a
EIGHTEEN months ago Karen Blake rarely wore a dress because of her weight – now she's dressing to impress after shedding more than six stones. The 53-year-old weighed 16 stone 3lb when she joined a slimming group in June 2017 – but is now a slender
A YOUNG scaffolder who left a fellow clubber with a fractured skull has been told he avoided prison “by the skin of his teeth”. CCTV cameras captured the moment John Crisham punched Alan Turner as rival revellers squared up to each other in the
A PROLIFC shoplifter who is banned from every shop in Accrington town centre was back offending within five days of being released from prison. John Crabtree was arrested for the latest offences on his 66th birthday and jailed for five months when
A MEDICAL student who started a flourishing online trade in car wheel centre caps cheated motoring giants out of more than £84,500, a court heard. Accounts clerk Raees Usman, from Haslingden, was caught out by Lancashire trading standards when one
A HOME care provider says it is proud after it was rated outstanding for its care. Ribble Homecare, based in Eanam Old Road, Blackburn, has been praised as exceptionally kind and caring following a Care Quality Commission inspection. The service
TWO neighbouring boroughs need hundreds more homes accessible to wheelchair users, a new study has revealed. The report, jointly-commissioned by Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn councils, says by 2036 they need 1,700 new housing units suitable
THE first Hilton hotel for East Lancashire will form the centrepiece of the £100million Frontier Park complex. Hampton by Hilton Blackburn is expected to bring 150 rooms and conferencing facilities for 1,400 delegates to the Whitebirk site.
LANCASHIRE could see the creation of “heat networks” in an attempt to cut carbon emissions and reduce wasted energy. The specialist distribution systems are one of the key priorities identified in a county-wide energy strategy, commissioned by the
THIS image from the picture archives of the Lancashire Telegraph shows a historic hall. The image, which shows Towneley Hall, Burnley, in 1799, is a copy of a watercolour by J.M.W Turner as an illustration to the Rev Thomas Dunham Whitaker’s History
A VACANT solicitors’ office on the residential outskirts of a town centre could become a rehab unit for mental health patients stepping down from secure hospital accommodation. A planning application has been submitted to turn Oakfield House in
EAST Lancashire schools have been reminded that grants are available to subsidise their pupils visiting the Houses of Parliament. Those wishing to organise an educational trip to Westminster to see democracy at work can get 75 per cent of travel
FARMERS in the North West have been warned that health and safety inspections of their premises will start soon. They have been reminded that are being told they must pay close attention to how they manage workplace risk or face serious penalties
Bradley Dack felt Rovers stepped up their game at Newcastle United and were unfortunate not to guarantee themselves a place in round four. Dack scored his 13th of the season at St James’ Park, heading Rovers in to the lead, only to be pegged back
