FIREFIGHTERS are currently at the scene of a large fire in Rishton. Crews from Accrington and Blackburn were called to the blaze, which had taken hold in a garage, at around 6.30pm this evening. Although the fire has now been extinguished
RESIDENTS parking charges across Lancashire are set to be standardised at £25 for an annual permit which would see Pendle householders pay more. Under the proposed new scheme, the charge for vehicle-specific permits for fully electric vehicles would
CONTROVERSIAL far-right activist, Tommy Robinson, arrived in Blackburn on Tuesday night, ahead of the European elections. Mr Robinson, who was former leader of the English Defence League (EDL), was in town as part of a campaign trail as he attempts
IN a day of quiet reflection, the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack have been remembered. Singer Ariana Grande, who was staging the May 2017 concert targeted by Salman Abedi, placed a single bee, the city's emblem, on her Instagram
ANIMAL welfare bosses are appealing for witnesses after a plastic bag containing nine dead ducklings and their mother was found. The bird’s bodies were found dumped in a black bin bag near Asda Supermarket in Colne on April 27. Officers from
Tom Heaton hopes Burnley have learned lessons from an up and down Premier League campaign. The Clarets needed a real upturn in fortunes in 2019 to pull themselves to safety, ultimately finishing 15th to secure a fourth straight year in the top
There is a slight disappointment for Harry Chapman that the season has drawn to a close. Used off the bench in Rovers’ final two matches, that was his first senior action since October 2017 having battled back from two long-term hamstring injuries
Laura Massaro’s career came to an end with defeat on day two of the British Open in Hull. The Chorley squash star, the most successful Englishwoman of the modern era, fell to a surprise 11-5, 2-11, 11-5, 11-7 reverse against Belgium’s World No
DETECTIVES have made an arrest after a couple in their 80s were allegedly held hostage by a man armed with an axe. Armed police were called to Prairie Crescent in Burnley at 2am today to reports a man and a woman were being held hostage. A
Rovers are understood to be among the clubs taking a look at non-league striker Joe Malkin. The 21-year-old is currently with Evo-Stik Premier Division side Nantwich Town and scored 11 goals in 2018/19. Rovers are looking for attacking options
Ryan Nyambe admits he will have to adapt to life back in Namibia - including learning the national anthem - after committing his international future to the country of his birth. Nyambe is currently in Namibia and has met with national team boss
DELAYS were expected after part of the M65 near Blackburn was closed due to a crash. Motorists were advised to avoid the Whitebirk roundabout near junction six due to a crash near the eastbound carriageway at around 7.40am. Traffic has since
A primary school was damaged after a 'suspicious fire' broke out last night. Firefighters from across Nelson, Burnley and Colne were called to Marsden Community Primary School in Percy Street, Nelson, at around 8pm. A fire service spokesman
A DISQUALIFIED driver who claimed he was caught behind the wheel while picking up medication for his sick daughter has been told he cannot use that excuse again. David Alan Gregson, 28, was pulled over by a police officer in Westway, Burnley, as
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved father, husband and brother who died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. Chris Raw, died following an incident on New Road in Burnley on Sunday afternoon when a Toyota Yaris crashed into his Triumph
PUPILS from a Burnley primary school who are taking part in a national social physical activity scheme had a visit from a former England goalkeeper this week. Children at Barden Primary school, who are running or jogging a mile a day as part of
BURNLEY'S new mayor has laid out her intentions for the year ahead. Cllr Anne Kelly was voted in as the borough's new mayor at the council's first meeting since annual elections earlier this month. She will oversee the role for the next 12 months
A GRADE-II listed school is to undergo repairs after its roof started leaking. Work is to be carried out at Brambles East school in Holly Tree Close, Darwen, which dates back to the 19th century. Brambles East is an independent day school providing
VOTERS across the North West go to the polls this week to elect the region’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs.) Thousands of polling stations will be open in Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside from 7am
College students have been busy raising money for the East Lancashire Hospice. Over the last month, entry level foundation students and business students from Blackburn College have between them, raised more than £400 for the charity The entry
Scott Brown announced his departure from Stanley on social media – the same platform he used to express just how much last season’s promotion had meant to him. The central midfielder has opted to turn down Stanley’s offer of a new deal and was
Darragh Lenihan believes more competition for places is the best way for Rovers to progress. Tony Mowbray has stressed he is keen to add to his defensive ranks this summer after Rovers shipped 69 goals in their 46 Championship fixtures. That
ASHLEY Westwood believes last season's performances were his best to date in his professional career. The midfielder was named Burnley's players player of the year and also picked up the supporters player of the year. Westwood highlighted how
A BURNLEY singer and poet is host two events to raise cash for the fire-destroyed Bureau Arts Centre in Blackburn and the town's foodbank. Phil Evans has organised two evening concerts at the Charles Napier pub on Friday June 7 and at the Electric
PUPILS got to orbit into space this week when author and astronomer, Sheila Kanani paid a visit to their school. The education, outreach and diversity officer at the Royal Astronomical Society, who has also presented programmes for the BBC, rocketed
PLANS have been lodged to convert the final part of the old Lancashire Telegraph site into flats. Doncaster-based Empire Property Concepts has now submitted an application to Blackburn with Darwen Council proposing to convert the old printing press
THERE will be fun for all at the free Bacup Community Weekend with great traditional activities. Taking place on Saturday at the AB&D Centre, St John’s Church and on Irwell Terrace, and Sunday at Stubbylee Park, hall and greenhouses, the event
UNAUTHORISED memorials could be removed from graves in Pendle. The borough council’s policy and resources committee will discuss proposals to enforce cemeteries regulations amid what is described as a “growing problem” of memorials harming the aesthetic
AS part of Dementia Action Week this week, primary school children are gearing up to put on a singing performance with patients living with dementia. Eight pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School in Barnoldswick will perform this evening, alongside
A COUPLE who struggled to conceive for three years are glowing with delight after the chance to take part in a research study led to the arrival of their second child. Jessica Corbally, 27, and husband Chris, 30, had their first child, Faye, five
THE plight of a Lancashire family whose nine-year-old son needs medicinal cannabis to reduce his dozens of daily epileptic seizures has been highlighted by Burnley MP Julie Cooper. The Labour health spokeswoman raised the case of Ben Griffiths in
A YOUNG game designer from Blackburn is in the running for a ‘BAFTA’ as one of the country’s hottest future software developers. The 14-year-old and his defence and strategy game, Elytron, wowed judges from the British Academy of Film and Television
THIS is a photo of Tony Robinson's grandmother's family, the Fitzgerald's of Great Harwood, taken around 1908 or 1909. Mr Robinson currently lives in Canada, and wishes to find his cousins. From left to right, is Jack Fitzgerald, , Mrs Fitzgerald
A RARE opportunity to join the hunting, shooting and fishing set has cropped up on the fringes of East Lancashire. But to join the countryside elite you’ll need to have £2.75million or so burning a hole in your back pocket. That is the price
A FAMILY has claimed a hospital failed to spot sepsis in two of their relatives who have died. Nigel Rayson, 56 and Lorraine Walton, 79, from Blackburn, both died at Royal Blackburn Hospital earlier this year. But relative Jenna Rayson said the
A DERELICT piece of land at the edge of Holt House playing fields in Colne is being transformed into a pocket park. Pendle Council has teamed up with Colne and Nelson Rugby Club to win more than £20,000 in funding, with the cash set to be used to
A YEARLY spring charity market stall is back for the bank holiday. The Ribchester Spring Bank Village Market will return on Monday May 27, with various charities and food stalls located within. Starting at 9am, people will get the chance to speak
CAMPAIGNERS in Thursday’s Euro-elections on Thursday have been reminded not to attach posters to street light posts, without advance permission. Lancashire County Council issued the warning after its workmen had to remove several placards from the
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following a fire in an industrial unit. The blaze is thought to have been sparked inside a trailer full of sawdust that was being stored inside an industrial unit on Farrington Court in Burnley. Two fire engines
