THE mayor of Blackburn with Darwen launched an appeal for information regarding the theft of his charity gin from a Blackburn bar. Thousands of pounds worth of spirits were also stolen from Shh! Bar in Northgate, Blackburn around 1am on Monday.
Rovers have signed promising midfielder Tom White. The 22-year-old, who played for the same junior team as Ewood Park forward Adam Armstrong, has joined from Gateshead on a two-year deal. White is initially expected to link up with the Under
It would seem that many of you share our passion for a slice of cake. We asked you to send us your recommendations for your favourite cake shop in East Lancashire and we were inundated with responses. The art of baking, it would appear, is alive
POLICE have called for 'calm' in the community and on social media after the death of a 12-year-old who drowned in Bury. Shukri Abdi drowned in the River Irwell, near Dunster Street, on June 27 — five weeks before her 13th birthday. An ongoing
A SPECIAL charity concert will be held in Baxenden on Thursday to remember a well-known musician. Trickster will be performing at Baxenden Village Club on Manchester Road. The band is made up of members of The Soundcasters who played for many years
A MAN continued to harass his ex-partner despite being subject to a restraining order and a suspended prison sentence. Blackburn magistrates heard Ismaeel Hussain took her car and house keys after approaching her car as she took their daughter to
Blackburn Rovers’ friendly at Rochdale on Sunday has been called off. The home club have taken the decision to protect their newly-laid pitch with a series of fixtures, both rugby and football, coming up. It was due to be Rovers’ second friendly
Burnley have completed a deal to bring Jay Rodriguez back to Turf Moor. The Clarets academy product is understood to have moved from West Bromwich Albion for an initial £5 million with a further £5 million in add-ons. The 29-year-old has signed
THIS dramatic picture from the Telegraph archives shows the results of a major blaze which destroyed, much of the Bay Horse New Inns on the hills above Rishton in 1984. In its heyday the pub with attached function room was one of the in-places
A MAN suffered head injuries as he was attacked by a gang wielding a cricket bat. The 21-year-old victim was walking through a ginnel close to St Barnabas and St Paul's Primary School in Blackburn when he was attacked on Thursday, July 4, at 8.30pm
A 28-YEAR-OLD woman needed surgery on a broken leg after another woman pushed her to the floor at a Burnley nightclub. Police are appealing for the public's help to find the woman pictured in connection to the incident on July 5 at 3am at Panamas
FORMER Brighton defender Ben Barclay played for Accrington Stanley in their opening pre-season friendly. The Reds went down 1-0 at League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers on Monday night with Romeo Parkes scoring the decisive goal for John Coleman's
ASTON Villa are once again being linked with a move for Burnley captain Tom Heaton. National newspaper reports suggest a £7 million bid has gone in as the Villa Park club look to strengthen their goalkeeping ranks on their return the top flight
TWO men were arrested by police on suspicion of trying to steal from cars. The incident took place in Fence yesterday at around 4.45pm after reports that the men had being trying door handles of cars. Insp Carole Langhorn said: "We received
IT remains one of the most impressive public monuments in East Lancashire and more than 120 years later it still has the power to inspire. Darwen Tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and stands on the highest point above
WHEN it comes to packing for a summer holiday, what about first aid and healthcare essentials? Beat the burn with sun protection While an appropriate amount of sun is good for us (as it creates vitamin D), too much time in the sun's rays can
IT was double delight for one family as twins are two of the adorable babies born in East Lancashire in June. Proud mum Kirsty Prior sent in photographs of her beautiful twin boys Enzo Lewie and Rio Albie. They were born on June 9, 2019, weighing
A PERVERT who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl at a house party has been jailed after admitting to breaching a court order. Burnley Crown Court heard how 25-year-old Fayjul Haque, also known as Foyzul Hoque, went on the run from police after
A BRAVE mother-of-five has spoken of her terror at having to run away from her abusive and controlling partner in nothing but a hoodie after a brutal and prolonged attack. Gemma Hudson, 29, told how she was vomiting blood as her ex-boyfriend, convicted
TONY Mowbray is still not ruling out Jack Rodwell being a Rovers player next season. The former Everton and Manchester City man is a free agent after a single season at Ewood Park and his future has been up in the air throughout the summer.
CUSTOMERS have reacted with shock after a popular Ramsbottom pub shut suddenly. Bosses at The Major, in Bolton Street, announced that they were closing with immediate effect yesterday due to "circumstances beyond their control". The message
EMERGENCY repairs had to be carried out when police discovered a ‘dangerous’ cannabis farm within an East Lancashire terraced house, a court heard. Electricity engineers were alerted after it was discovered the supply had been bypassed at the property
HOSPITAL chiefs have apologised after admitting disabled patients have been sent communication in a format they cannot easily read or understand. East Lancashire Hospitals Trust said that their administrative processes have not worked as they should
THIS front page from 1962 talks about a deaf and mute girl who was locked away in hospitals for 13 years before being released and was enjoying time back in the community. Burnley social services chief Mr Colin Vokes told how the girl, named only
A COUNCIL has backed calls for safety improvements at a ‘danger spot’ bridge over the M65 after two suicide attempts in four days. Councillors from Hyndburn will write to Highways England calling for low handrails on the flyover, between junctions
A CHARITY has been given an official warning by regulators over its financial management including diverting cash to help pay for the building of a new £1.3million mosque. The Islamic Educational Society of Blackburn (IES) was reprimanded by the
ROSSENDALE and Darwen Conservative MP Jake Berry has been accused of ‘disappointing’ a town over government cash to revitalise its high street. On BBC Radio Four’s Today programme the Northern Powerhouse minister appeared to confirm that Bacup had
LAST month it emerged that Nick Knowles and his DIY SOS team will convert the rundown St Silas's Parish Centre in Blackburn into accommodation for the town's homeless for a BBC Children in Need special. The news sparked memories of the 185-year-old
DARWEN Heritage Centre is to produce its first-ever calendar celebrating the history of the town. It has been prepared by Brian Hilton. The limited-edition 2020 calendar, announced at last months annual meeting, will feature 12 selected photos
A TOWN centre has been given a £150,000 government grant to make it fit for the 21st Century with the possibility of more to follow. The cash from £675m Future High Streets Fund is for Pendle Council to develop a business case for the regeneration
JOE Nuttall is desperate to play a bigger role for Rovers this season but knows making that a reality will be easier said than done. The striker scored the winner in the 2-1 win at Barrow on Saturday to get his pre-season off to the perfect start
A TEENAGE girl arrived in style for her school prom – in a Rolls Royce covered in more than four million crystals. After five years of studying, 16-year-old Blackburn Central High School pupil Isha Sanah Akhtar made a jaw-dropping entrance to the
CHILDREN from St Francis CE Primary School in Blackburn attended a special bed time themed story time at the library. The event was part of the Booktrust charity’s national Pyjamarama campaign to encourage the sharing of bedtime stories with children
VICTIMS of the Srebrenica genocide will be remembered at a special service hosted by Blackburn Cathedral later this week. The memorial event will take place on Thursday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and everyone is welcome. It will be held in the memory
THE crowds came out in the sunshine as the second year of a town’s community and arts festival established itself as an annual event for the future. Waterfoot Wakes, held at the weekend, was clearly already a favourite as hundreds came out for the
A COUNCIL and its contractor have been condemned after a host of wild poppies growing near a new link road were cut down. The bright red flowers had sprung up along the side of Ellison Fold Way in Darwen. Their appearance delighted residents
THE bride intervened when a man attacked another guest at her wedding. Blackburn magistrates heard Peter Whittaker punched his victim to the ground and then kicked him in the head and stamped on his ankle before the bride put herself between them
BLACKBURN, Burnley and other parts of northern England are home to "credit deserts" where people may struggle to access affordable borrowing, according to a think tank. Liverpool, Rochdale, Blackburn, Burnley, Blackpool, Barnsley, Hartlepool, Sunderland
