ACCRINGTON STANLEY 2 Jordan Clark 10, Billy Kee 38 BURY 4 Dom Telford 55, 74, Nicky Maynard 57, Danny Mayor 84 ACCRINGTON Stanley surrendered a two goal lead to bow out of the Checkatrade Trophy as Bury completed a second half comeback
9:38pm Full time and Stanley are out of the Checkatrade Trophy 2-4
KASEY Palmer could be recalled from his season-long deal at Rovers and join another Championship club, according to reports. Palmer, on loan from Chelsea, has started 10 of Rovers’ 26 Championship games so far, but has struggled for game-time of
A DRUG dealer who attempted to sell crack cocaine on the streets of East Lancashire has been jailed. Preston Crown Court heard how Kamaran Hayat, 22, of Walsh Street, Blackburn, was caught with several wraps of the class A drug in Audley Range on
TWO hospital wards have been partially closed after more suspected cases of norovirus. The two 'bay areas' have been shut at Royal Blackburn Hospital. It comes after Ward C9, at the hospital, has re-opened after it was closed to new admissions
BURNLEY Under-23 boss Steve Stone hailed his side's passing performance in the defeat to Sheffield Wednesday as the best he has seen from the Clarets' youngsters. But he still wants further improvement after Burnley were beaten 1-0 at Curzon Ashton's
A LORRY driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash which killed a 14-year-old boy and a woman. The crash, involving a lorry, minibus and several other vehicles, happened on the westbound section of the
A date for Rovers’ FA Cup third round replay with Newcastle United has been set after the game was chosen for television coverage. The match will be screened on BT Sport, with the game at Ewood Park now confirmed for Tuesday, January 15 (7.45pm
A SOUTH Korean who travelled over 5000 miles to watch his favourite team, Accrington Stanley, was a surprise guest on BBC One's Football Focus. Stanley supporter Jung Min Yoo was interviewed on Saturday's lunchtime show by BBC Breakfast presenter
A LEADING domestic abuse, stalking and harassment lawyer has criticised the government for ‘holding forced marriage victims to ransom’. Rachel Horman, head of North West-based Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors, was responding to newspaper reports which
At a time when some managers aren’t reaching 100 days in their job, Tony Mowbray marked his century of games in charge of Rovers against Newcastle United. Such is the pressure placed on their shoulders, Mowbray, not yet two years in to the job,
A MOTHER-OF-ONE has blasted away her baby weight to become a yummy mummy with a body to be proud of. Joining a slimming group just six weeks after giving birth to daughter, Jessica, Amy Musgrove, from Darwen, managed to take control of her eating
A RETIRED police officer has published a book about heroes from the county’s forces in the last 108 years. Stephen Wilson has spent the last two-and-a-half years writing his first publication following his 27-year career working for Lancashire Police
A MAN disturbed as he burgled a house threw a can at a witness as he tried to escape. Blackburn magistrates heard that despite being hit on the head by the can the man was able to overpower Samuel Thomas Caddis until police arrived. Caddis, 38
POLICE have issued images of East Lancashire's four most wanted people. They are wanted for a range of alleged offences. Anyone with information about their whereabouts should not approach the men but call police on 101. Rizwan Riaz, 25
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a crash in Blackburn. Police officers were called to Philips Road at around 8.30am after a silver Vauxhall Astra Estate and a silver Ford Mondeo had crashed. A police spokesman said
THE call is today going out for eager entrants to take part in this year's Race for Life in Blackburn. Promoters from Cancer Research UK have announced that the 2019 incarnation will take place on Wednesday, June 26 in Witton Park. And anyone
FORMER colleagues of ex-footballer Len Johnrose are stepping out to help raise vital funds for motor neurone disease research. The former Blackburn Rovers and Burnley midfielder's battle with the condition has captured the public’s imagination.
Parents across the county are being reminded that online applications for primary school places will close next week. Those with children due begin school this September should lodge their applications no later than Tuesday January 15 to ensure
Andrew Fisher has interest from at least two League Two clubs as Rovers weigh up the next step for his development. Fisher penned a new three-year deal at Rovers at the start of the season and is highly rated by the club. He played three times
Police are growing concerned for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Monday morning. Ellie Ogden from Chorley was last seen near Eaves Lane at 10.30am on Monday January 7. Police are now appealing for any information on the teenager's
JIMMY Dunne admits he will have to consider another loan move away from Turf Moor if Burnley boss Sean Dyche cannot guarantee him first team opportunities. The 21-year-old came through 90 minutes for the Clarets Under-23s in Monday's defeat to Sheffield
A FEW weeks ago we printed a picture of the outside of this favourite place – and now we’ve seen this one. Both pictures were shared by the Blackburn’s Past and Present Facebook page and had a strong reaction. Many remembered visiting the old
A CARE home has been ordered to improve following a damning report. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated the service provided by Accrington’s Belvedere care home as ‘inadequate’. Inspectors had found some of the rooms smelled strongly of urine
A WARNING has been issued after thousands of people contacted police about a fake TV licensing email which is in circulation. Victims who click on the link are led to a convincing-looking TV Licensing website, which police said could lead to con
A LONG-running battle between the Business Secretary and an East Lancashire self-storage firm looks set to finally come to a head later this year. Greg Clark and his department have been looking to wind up Store First Ltd, which has premises in
MOTORISTS slapped with parking fines in East Lancashire hospitals will no longer receive notices placed on their vehicle. The printed black and yellow parking charge notices alerting drivers to fines at hospital car parks will be replaced by a new
MORE homes could be on their way to the Ribble Valley under new plans. Applicant Mark Hurst has submitted an application seeking outline planning permission for housing to Ribble Valley Borough Council. The proposals would see 21 homes built
Rovers are looking to add another attacker to their squad – but boss Tony Mowbray admits a first team opportunity for Danny Butterworth might not be far away. The teenager travelled with the squad for the FA Cup tie at Newcastle, but didn’t make
A LEISURE centre gym will reopen this week following a refurbishment. Customers at Darwen Leisure Centre will be able to use the newly renovated gym on Friday from 6.30am. It has has been closed for the last four weeks but will now include an
AS the new year rolls in, popular TV chef Nigel Haworth talks about eating healthy, overcoming food fears, and his plans for the year ahead. After taking a step back from his Northcote restaurant, Mr Haworth plans to spend more time at home with
EAST Lancashire Hospitals Trust has unveiled plans to increase the numbers of black and minority ethnic staff in leadership roles. An opportunity has arisen for the trust to take part in a strategic leadership development programme designed and
DEVELOPERS have changed their plans to breathe new life into a well-known former nightclub. Building work has been ongoing at the old Jazzy Kex nightclub, in Regent Street, which has planning permission to be converted into a restaurant and café
TODAY, Calderstones' Hospital specialises in treating people with learning disabilities, but in the past it looked after wounded soldiers who had fought in the First World War. The giant Calderstones mental hospital, near Whalley, was nearing completion
EAST Lancashire slithered and slid back to work after the long Christmas break in a new chaos of jammed roads and cars trapped by snow a foot deep. It was the worst winter free up jam for years after a night of heavy snowfalls and dipping temperatures
A drugged-up BMW driver was jailed for 14 months after a judge watched shocking dashcam footage of a high-speed police pursuit. In the eight-minute recording 31-year-old Adam Simpson, of Rawtenstall, reached staggering speeds of 130mph on the M606
