A FRESH appeal has been made for a man on the run after being convicted of his involvement in an East Lancashire shooting. Detectives want to know the whereabouts of Hasriat Omar Khan, 32, as two other men face a judge tomorrow over a firearms incident
Dwight McNeil is looking to finish a memorable campaign by shining in his first international tournament. The Burnley winger has been called up for the England Under-20s as the Three Lions look to win the Maurice Revello Toulon Tournament which
A MAN who responded to a distress call from his partner was stopped and failed a breathalyser. Blackburn magistrates heard Mark David Friend had driven from Manchester before he was stopped on the A59 at Osbaldeston. Friend, 25, of Asturian Gate
Burnley have confirmed their first four pre-season friendlies as attentions already turn to the new campaign. The Clarets will take on North West opposition from League Two to Championship level as part of their build to the 2019/20 Premier League
Police are looking to speak to the man pictured in this CCTV image after a theft took place at a supermarket. Officers believe the man may have information relating to the incident which took place at the Aldi store on Todmorden Road, Burnley, on
A 45-year-old man is to appear in court charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs. On Tuesday, officers from the Targeted Crime Team detained a male on Brunswick Street, Blackburn after seeing a suspected drugs transaction take
Craig Conway wants to remain in the Championship – despite turning down Rovers’ offer of a new deal. Conway revealed at the weekend he would be turning down the chance to stay at Ewood Park and leaving after five-and-a-half years. The 34-year-old
A MAN put a Stanley knife blade in his mouth and moved it from side to side in a bizarre self-harm episode. Blackburn magistrates heard Charlie Pullan was reacting to a security guard at Blackburn bus station asking if he was alright. "He said
With the 2019/20 Championship line-up now complete after the respective play-off finals, Rovers know each of the teams they will be facing next season. The fixtures will be released in under a month, with Rovers fans able to plan their journeys
Rovers have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Dutch midfielder Adam Maher. Boss Tony Mowbray watched Maher in action for AZ Alkmaar last month, and with the 25-year-old out of contract this summer, Rovers were keen on bringing him to Ewood
Rovers have been linked Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing who is expected to discuss the possibility of an Ewood Park move with Tony Mowbray. Sources in the north east say that Downing has plenty of options available to him this summer, not
AN appeal for witnesses has been made after a road crash in Blackburn which left a man with pelvic and head injuries. Police say two other woman received minor injuries in a collision between a Vauxhall Vivaro, Seat Ibiza and a Lexus RX400 at the
A 91-year-old woman has been left shaken after her bag and purse were stolen while she was shopping in Tesco. Police are now appealing for information and would like to speak to the women pictured in the CCTV images. The incident took place on
Two women and a man had to be taken to hospital after a three-car smash. Just before 8pm on Tuesday, emergency services were called to the junction of Beardwood and Preston New Road, following reports of a triple collision. A spokesperson
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe spoke to the Sakal Times’ sports correspondent Sanjay Jadhav who met with Tony Mowbray and Steve Waggott during their visit to Pune. The Rovers hierarchy travelled to India last week to meet with the club’s owners to
A GOOD Samaritan was stabbed four times by a homeless man who he had let stay in his house. Lee Thompson was stabbed in the head, chest, armpit, shoulder and suffered damage to his left index finger after being attacked by Anthony Reeves with a
OFFICERS in a liveried police car had to take evasive action when a van came round a bend partly on the wrong side of the road. Blackburn magistrates heard the van, driven by Marlon Samuel Murray, crossed fully onto the wrong side and hit the kerb
A MAN broke into a woman's bedroom and attacked her – leading her to fear she would be raped, a court heard. The victim bravely struggled with Stewart Currie, 33, at the home in Blackburn, before he punched her repeatedly and ran off. Prosecutor
A DOG-LOVER was in for the surprise of his life when he was ordered to spend 10 nights locked up in Strangeways in this bizarre tale from March of 1979. For it turns out Mr John Eccles, from Burnley, was barking up the wrong tree when he took his
THREE 21-year-olds who attacked a woman outside her home leaving her with a long-standing face injury which makes smiling too painful have been spared jail. Joshua Bradshaw, Morgan Myers, and Charlie Hargreaves were sentenced at Burnley Crown Court
A WOMAN who wanted to be paid nearly £1million in compensation after a fall in Blackburn with Darwen has been labelled "wholly dishonest". Council bosses were told the 40-year-old, who fractured her left elbow in the tumble, would need ongoing care
Jack Cork has highlighted how the Premier League is the toughest league in the world. The Burnley midfielder added how having four teams in European Cup finals cements England's top flight as the best. Cork reiterated that avoiding relegation
A FOODBANK struggling with rising demand has asked for help from a charity. Ros Duerden, operation manager at Blackburn Foodbank, contacted Al-Imdaad Foundation UK as the stock levels were running low. This is after a year which has seen foodbank
PUPILS from a school got a taste of future careers. Year 10 pupils at Fearns Community Sports College, Stacksteads, spent time out of school to try a variety of different vocations as part of work experience This included the planning department
A FORMER pub said to be plagued by anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping could be turned into a mosque under new plans. The Little Harwood Inn, in Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, was a Thwaites Brewery pub until it closed and it has lain empty for
NEW figures reveal the rates of children living in poverty across Blackburn with Darwen. Council bosses say there is help out there for families living in the worst-hit areas. Earlier this month research by Loughborough University found that
EAST Lancashire’s Tory MPs have backed plans for a live TV debate for the leadership candidates before the final party members’ vote. The BBC announced last night it will hold two televised debates with candidates vying to become the next prime
BURNLEY MP Julie Cooper has called for government action to ensure adequate provision of specialist rehabilitation services for people who suffer brain injuries. The Labour health spokeswoman told a Westminster debate on the issue: " Improvements
Rovers target Patrick Bauer is ready to make a decision over his future at a time when Jack Rodwell’s remains uncertain. The club have offered Rodwell fresh terms, with the deal he signed last summer set to expire at the end of next month.
A WEEKEND of celebrations marked the end of a five-year project to restore Bacup’s heritage. In 2013 Rossendale Council secured £2million of Heritage Lottery funding for Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI). This led to 15 premises being
A BRAVE shop assistant refused to hand anything over when confronted by two men with what appeared to be a handgun. Police have now arrested two men after an attempted robbery at Hanna's Grocery in Blackburn earlier today. The raid is the third
