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  • Mowbray on whether Rovers' squad strength is a concern

    Tony Mowbray believes the strength of Rovers’ squad is clouded by the fact that their current injury problems have all come in one position. Rovers have three central defenders currently sidelined through injury, though those issues should all

  • Motorcyclist suffers serious leg injuries in crash

    A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured in a crash. Emergency services were called to A671 Padiham Road, Burnley, shortly after 2.40pm following the smash involving a black car and a motorbike. The rider of the motorcycle suffered serious leg

  • Pitch inspection for Stanley match

    There will be a pitch inspection at 8.30am tomorrow morning at the Wham Stadium ahead of the League One clash between Accrington Stanley and Rochdale. Should the match referee Matt Donohue deem the pitch unplayable on Saturday, the game will be

  • Detectives feature in human trafficking programme

    LANCASHIRE Police officers have featured on a BBC programme about human traffickers. The BBC North West Tonight programme showed the East Lancashire exploitation team, who took over the case of a boy who was threatened with a gun by human traffickers

  • College student strikes for climate change

    On Friday, a small group of people gathered outside Blackburn Town Hall to tackle councillors and politicians on the issue of climate change. The protest, where a placard with the words 'There's No Planet B' was pinned to the railings, was part

  • 'Not just football on new Witton Park pitches'

    SPORTS other than football could still be played on pitches at Witton Park after a £1.2million refurb. Executive member for children and education Cllr Maureen Bateson quizzed leisure boss Cllr Damian Talbot on whether the facility would still be

  • WEEKEND WEATHER: Yellow rain warning for East Lancs

    WELLIES and coats will be the attire for the weekend as a yellow weather warning for rain will be put in place across East Lancs. From midnight tonight heavy rain is expected to wash over the county for 24 hours. This means there is a risk of

  • Reds striker Smyth says Euro call-up is ‘massive’

    ACCRINGTON Stanley’s on loan striker Paul Smyth admits he was excited after he was called up to the Northern Ireland squad for their Euro 2020 Group C qualifiers. It’s the third call-up for the Belfast-born frontman, but it is the first time he

  • Confidence is key admits Reds boss

    ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman admits winning at Wycombe on Tuesday night has lifted the mood in training. Stanley won 3-1 at Adams Park and Coleman believes scoring goals is an important factor to his sides confidence. Rochdale come to

  • Gibson to miss Dale clash

    STANLEY manager John Coleman will be without left back Liam Gibson for Rochdale's trip to the Wham Stadium tomorrow due to a stomach problem. Centre half Ross Sykes is still out with a groin injury, but Coleman thinks he will be back within the

  • Bardsley: McNeil good enough for Under-21s

    PHIL Bardsley admitted he was 'surprised' that Clarets teammate Dwight O'Neill had not been selected for England Under-21s and instead had to settle for a place in the national Under-20s squad. The 19-year-old winger has been impressive form since

  • Which is the best pub in East Lancashire?

    WE all love a trip down to the local for a pint or our favourite tipple. They say that the pub trade has been suffering but we want to celebrate their efforts and we are asking our readers to get in touch and tell us which wateringhole deserves

  • DYCHE DELIGHTED BY ENGLAND RECALLS FOR BURNLEY PAIR

    Burnley manager Sean Dyche has welcomed England recalls for Tom Heaton and James Tarkowski. Heaton has been called up for the first time since the summer of 2017, before he sustained the serious shoulder injury that ruled him out for most of last

  • Chapman set for fifth U23s outing as Rovers face Stoke City

    Damien Johnson admits ‘it’s all about results’ as Rovers look to progress in to the quarter-finals of the Premier League Cup tonight. Rovers Under-23s have been knocked out of the competition at the last 16 stage for the past two years and are

  • Red Nose Day: Your fantastic photos for Comic Relief

    It's Red Nose Day today and this evening, celebrities and comedians will be back on TV raising money for Comic Relief. In celebration of the event, we're asking you to send in your photos of any fundraising activities you may be participating in

  • One of East Lancs Wetherspoon pubs is placed up for sale

    ONE of East Lancashire's six Wetherspoon pubs has been placed on the market. Property officials for the popular chain, run by Brexit champion Tim Martin, have put The Brun Lea, in Manchester Road, Burnley, up for sale. Fifteen other locations

  • Mowbray focusing on defensive strengths, not deficiencies

    Tony Mowbray is focusing on Rovers’ defensive strengths, rather than the deficiencies, ahead of the trip to Sheffield Wednesday. Rovers are again expected to field a makeshift backline at Hillsborough, four days on from a first clean sheet since

  • Town's new road ready for cars as row goes on

    THE sun came out as we started to drive the gently curving single-carriageway road once branded a 'motorway through the green heart of Darwen'. Ellison Fold Way bore little resemblance to the M65 as council strategic transport manager Mike Cliffe

  • OPINION: MP Jake Berry's 'high street pledge'

    AS Northern Powerhouse Minister my job is to bolster regional economies across the region, pushing for growth to ensure our great towns and cities are able to compete on the global stage. I am immensely proud of this role, so it is important that

  • Jail for heroin and cocaine dealer who was caught red-handed

    A 20-YEAR-OLD man who became involved with selling drugs in order to feed his own habit has been jailed. Aqib Baig, of York Street, Church, pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing heroin and cocaine with the intent to supply, after he was caught

  • Market to be rejuvenated as new management comes in

    THE WOMAN behind a vibrant independent market is set to breathe life back into a town’s outdoor hub. The Rawtenstall two-day market, in Newchurch Road in the town centre, is in need of a revamp and council bosses say that the organisers behind the

  • College car park to open to public

    BURNLEY College car park could be opened up to the public on evenings and weekends. The college has applied to Burnley Council for a change of use for the car park so members can pay to park on the site when it is not being used by staff and students

  • Shocked mum has baby in hospital car park

    A MUM has sung the praises of the NHS – after an off-duty health worker helped deliver her baby in a hospital car park. Little Rico arrived eight weeks early – and could not even wait for his mummy to get to the maternity ward. Young mum Hannah

  • Hyndburn urged to join East Lancs super council plan

    COUNCIL bosses are being urged to reconsider joining forces with other East Lancashire boroughs to form a unitary authority. Last month the leaders of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale joined forces to lobby Government to set

  • Advice surgery at Darwen Library

    Labour councillors from across Darwen will be holding an advice surgery on Saturday. The session will take place in Darwen Library from 10.30am until 11.30am. Councillors Jane Oates, Kieran Richards, Brian Taylor, Stephanie Brookfield and Dave

  • Renovated pub emerges from its scaffolding shell

    THE top two tiers of scaffolding have now been removed on Blackburn's former Baroque pub exposing its restoration to its former glory. With the exterior due to be completely refurbished by early April, the former hostelry opposite King George's

  • Trial date set for former pub landlord

    A trial date has been set for a former Oswaldtwistle pub landlord faced with multiple sexual charges involving young females. Colin Lord, 61, of Pride Close, Blackburn, pleaded not guilty to all 15 charges, which include sexual assault and inciting

  • DENTAL DILEMMAS: 'I keep getting regular mouth ulcers'

    DENTAL DILEMMAS – Dr Karim Rachidi from Synergy Dental Clinics helps with advice on dental problems Q. I keep getting regular mouth ulcers. Is it a sign of something worse? A. Normally, if you have a single mouth ulcer, it has most probably been

  • Library move to help autistic users

    LIBRARIES in Clitheroe, Bacup and Nelson are to introduce a weekly calm hour for users on the autistic spectrum. During the special 60 minutes they will be even quieter than usual. During this hour the noise in the libraries will be further reduced

  • Six groups win lottery grants

    THE National Lottery's Community Fund has revealed it has given £56,000 has been awarded to six organisations in Pendle over the last three months. The cash is spilt across voluntary groups and charities. The Woodend Mining Museum Limited has

  • Musical journey at Cathedral

    BLACKBURN Music Society will hold a concert called 'A Majestic Journey' in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday March 23 at 7pm. The main item will be a performance of Brahms German Requiem. The programme also includes Mendelssohn's Fingal’s Cave

  • Model railway show running to time

    THE next annual Brierfield Model Railway exhibition will take place in St. Luke’s Church Hall and Saturday and Sunday March 23 and 24. It will feature seven layouts ranging in scales from O gauge tinplate, the ever popular 00 gauge , N gauge and

  • Blackburn with Darwen Council seeks future plan views

    BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is asking for residents views as it prepares its new Local Plan. The document is a development blueprint for the borough until 2036. It aims ensure new homes, jobs and services are located in the most sustainable

  • Graham 'surprised' by Rovers' lack of striker signing

    Danny Graham admits he was surprised Rovers didn’t bring in a striker in January but doesn’t feel as though he is assured of a starting spot. Graham was initially due to be on the bench for the midweek win over Wigan before a change of heart boss