Rovers have discussed Grant Hanley as a possible transfer target – but Tony Mowbray says the former captain isn’t top of the club’s wanted list. Hanley was restricted to just 10 appearances last season, six coming as a starter in the Championship
MORE than 1,000 families living in poverty have benefited from the fundraising efforts of an East Lancashire-based charity. Community Lighthouse Foundation, which has its headquarters in Nelson, delivered parcels of rice, flour, lentils and other
We've asked for your help in recommending takeaways, country pubs and even wine bars in East Lancashire. Now we'd like to hear from you where you would recommend for vegetarians in the area. Whether it's a café that specialises in vegetarian
A GRIEF-STRICKEN mother whose son died after being hit by a car has paid tribute to him saying 'he was my everything'. Kristian Johnson was hit by a Suzuki Alto in Market Street, Bacup, at around 1am. Mr Johnson, from Weir, died at the scene
LANCASHIRE County Council underspent its budget by almost £20m in the last financial year. The authority had expected its costs to total £764.6m during 2018/19, but ultimately spent £745.3m. However, the figures mask individual overspends in
Preston North End are keen on a move for long-term Rovers target Patrick Bauer who is out of contract at the end of the month. Rovers have tracked Bauer for 12 months, seeing two bids rejected last summer, and still maintain an interest in the
A TATTOO artist, who overcame a long battle with mental health issues including mutism, showcased his business to the Prince of Wales. Scott Heffernan chatted to the royal about Timeless Tattoo, Hammerton Street, Burnley, at the Youth Can Do It
People hoping for an end to the wet and miserable weather look set to be disappointed. According to forecasters, we're in for another drab week with rain and cloudy skies. Today will see some outbreaks of rain which will ease in the afternoon
‘THE Manchester band for this generation’ That was how Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham recently labelled The Courteeners at his Raise the Roof charity gig in Stretford last month. And the Middleton-based band illustrated that again with
FRIENDS and family of a ‘beautiful, kind and caring’ young woman have paid tribute to her after her death over the weekend. Jessica Duckworth, from Padiham, died during the early hours of Sunday morning after falling from the Scammonden Bridge
WHEN Nathon Burns travels to compete in the European Games at the weekend he will be hoping it will be a dress rehearsal for the main event - the Tokyo Olympics next year. The judo ace from Blackburn will represent Ireland in Baku in his first multi-sport
A PENSIONER who had amorous aspirations towards a female friend became upset when she asked another man for a cigarette. Blackburn magistrates heard Frank Patrick Doherty punched the woman in the face during an incident in the street which was witnessed
A BOWLING alley and adventure golf course look set to be the latest additions to Chorley’s Market Walk shopping centre extension. In an announcement on Facebook, business owners Ian and Lorraine Kearney revealed plans to open the Escape Entertainment
HIGHWAYS bosses have rethought how to spend almost £2m earmarked for upgrading Lancashire’s roads. New schemes are set to be funded after previous projects were either amended or scrapped. The biggest change is the postponement of Lancashire
BURNLEY are being linked with a move for Bolton Wanderers youngster Harry Brockbank. The versatile defender is out of contract at the end of month and would be one for the future at Turf Moor. Able to play at right back, in central defence
A VILLAGE pre-school is quenching these toddlers’ thirst for knowledge. Inquisitive youngsters keen to explore the world around them are being given an outstanding and fun start to their learning journey. For they all attend Scallywags Pre-School
BURNLEY face an opening repeat as they start their 2019/20 Premier League campaign against Southampton at Turf Moor on Saturday, August 10. Sean Dyche’s men made the trip down to the south coast on the opening day last season where they played
Rovers and Stanley will learn their Carabao Cup first round opponents on Thursday. The EFL have announced the draw will be conducted by former England internationals John Barnes and Ray Parlour at 7pm. Seventy teams will be included in the
A 24-year-old man has died after being hit by a car. The incident happened in Bacup at around 1am on Monday. Police received reports of a serious crash involving a white Suzuki Alto and a male pedestrian on Market Street, next to the Texaco
HIGHWAYS bosses will re-examine the road on a Blackburn estate to determine whether the whole carriageway needs to be resurfaced. Following the receipt of a petition from the residents of Hudson Close, Cllr Phil Riley said he would ask the highways
THE Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club members have been busy taking wonderful shots around East Lancashire. Among these photographs are stunning sunsets, an inquisitive badger and a male pied flycatcher with breakfast for its young. If you want
A JEALOUS thug who headbutted his estranged partner in a pub carpark after he wrongly thought she was seeing another man has been jailed. Preston Crown Court heard how Jake Darren Smith and his victim had known each other for a number of years
A petition opposing the BBC's decision to axe free TV licences for the over-75s has reached half a million signatures. The petition on the Age UK website, entitled Switched Off: Save free TV for older people, reached the 500,000 mark over the weekend
The average nurse, teacher, paramedic, police officer or firefighter can only afford to own a home in eight percent of towns across Britain, a report has found. Halifax looked at housing affordability for the five professions across 515 post towns
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man died at a lighting company in Blackburn. Police were called to MK Illumination (UK) Ltd, based on the Witton Business Park, Preston Old Road, at 10am on Friday following reports of an industrial accident
Tony Mowbray revealed Ryan Nyambe discussed his international future with him before pledging his allegiance to Namibia. Nyambe is part of the Brave Warriors squad who start their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Morocco on Sunday. The
Harrison Reed was an impressive performer during his loan spell at Ewood Park last season, but was does the future hold for the 24-year-old? The 24-year-old still has two years remaining on his contract at St Mary’s and has stressed on a number
NEW single-deckers are set to hit the streets for one of Blackburn’s best-used bus routes. Bosses at Transdev say 12 new buses are on order for the number one service, which runs between Blackburn, Darwen and Bolton. Scarborough-based Alexander
A MAN died after a session of drinking wine and taking drugs, an inquest heard. Craig Kershaw was said to have drunk several bottles of wine as well as taking heroin, while cocaine and diazepam were found in his system. The 41-year-old, from
THOUSANDS of criminals, including sexual predators and violent offenders, have been allowed to slip through the system with just a slap on the wrist. SEAMUS MCDONNELL investigates the use controversial ‘community resolutions’ across Lancashire.
Before the glamour and glitz of modern day football, when the Premier League was just plain old Division One, Don Mackay led his Blackburn side out at Wembley to square off against Charlton in the Full Members Cup Final, on March 29 1987, writes Tom
A PENSIONER who smoked a pipe offered by a friend to ease the pain of his damaged shoulder claims he didn't realise he was smoking cocaine. Blackburn magistrates heard Thomas Kelly was stopped as he drove away from his therapy session and failed
