Tony Mowbray revealed Rovers’ search for a new goalkeeper is nearing a positive conclusion. Rovers have targeted a new goalkeeper all summer, a search that was intensified following the departure of David Raya to Brentford. Mowbray admits there
A third pre-season win for Rovers came at Mansfield Town, but only after being pushed hard by the League Two side. The young side named by Tony Mowbray controlled the opening 45 minutes, but from the moment they took a 2-0 lead early in the second
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after two teenagers suffered serious leg and back injuries. Police were called to Brunswick Street in Nelson on Tuesday to reports of a serious disorder. Officers found a 19-year-old man at the scene
A substantial police presence was set up near to the M65 motorway after the police said they were attending a 'concern for safety' incident. The incident, near to Junction 13 of the M65, is believed to be ongoing. A spokesperson for the police
A MAN arrested in connection with the discovery of more than 1,000 ecstasy pills at a house in Darwen has been released under investigation, police have confirmed. MORE than 1,000 ecstasy tablets destined for summer music festivals have been seized
A NUMBER of people and cars were stopped and searched on Tuesday evening as part of police investigations into a machete attack. After two teenagers, both 19, suffered serious leg, hand and stomach injuries in an attack involving a machete in Brunswick
Charlie Adam scored twice for Rovers in a behind-closed doors game against Macclesfield this afternoon. With several senior faces returning for tonight’s game at Mansfield, Rovers scheduled the game to get minutes to as many players as possible
BURNLEY FC manager Sean Dyche believes gay footballers fear coming out – because of the attention they would receive. The 48-year-old says a gay footballer “might not want to be that person [at the centre of attention]”. But Dyche says “education
Several homes in the Ribble Valley were left without water this morning. United Utilities reported that they were investigating a problem in the BB7 postcode area, which meant some households had no water, or their water was coming out of the tap
An investigation is now underway following a house fire. Fire crews were called at 8.35am on Tuesday to reports of smoke coming from the roof of a house on Guildford Street, Brierfield. On arrival, firefighters found a fire involving a bedroom
Damien Johnson says the Rovers Under-23s job is a fantastic opportunity for his replacement. For Johnson, he’s relishing his new opportunity within the senior side having been appointed as first-team technical coach and head of player development
POLICE investigating the distribution of child pornography ended up arresting two brothers. Preston Crown Court heard how police executed a warrant at the house in Greenend, Samlesbury, and the door was answered by 26-year-old Jamie Boyes.
A CONSULTATION will take place over plans aimed at reducing fires on beauty spots in Rivington and Winter Hill. Sgt Paul Harrison, of Chorley Police, is heading a meeting with authorities looking at the possibility of introducing public space protection
A MAN who brandished a knife during a dispute with bail hostel staff kicked a police officer who arrested him. Blackburn magistrates heard Lee Powers was in handcuffs when he lunged at the officer and kicked him in the groin. Powers, 32, of St
A BLACKBURN Rovers vlogger is set to take on a 1,000-mile round trip to cover the club’s ladies team’s away matches for charity. Natalie Baron runs the YouTube account ‘Queen of Ewood’ and provides an insight into Blackburn Rovers Ladies FC.
IT is one of only two Grade One listed buildings in the borough of Blackburn and next month it will celebrate its 200th anniversary. The church of St Mary and St John the Baptist to give it its full title was opened on August 24, 1819 and 200 years
IS your little one leaving nursery and taking their first steps towards big school? We would love to see your adorable photographs of boys and girls across East Lancashire 'graduating' from pre-school nurseries. Pictured above is Oakley Montague
ROCK on the Rec returns to Ribchester on Saturday featuring six local bands playing live. The one-day festival is a fund-raiser for Ribchester Rovers which has an increasing junior section and a new senior women’s team. Organiser Ben Jones said
A TEAM from one of East Lancashire's biggest building and development firms has won a gruelling Lake District triathlon. It is the second year running a squad from Nelson-based Barnfield Construction have taken the top prize in the Coniston Challenge
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
A group of Labour councillors will be holding advice surgeries this weekend. Darwen West ward councillors, Stephanie Brookfield, Dave Smith and Brian Taylor will be at The Rock Inn, Tockholes Rd, Tockholes, on Saturday July 20 from 12pm until 1pm
THE Accrington-based organisation Lancashire Women has been awarded a grant of £300,129 over three years from the National Lottery new Community Digital Fund. It is one of just eight charities in the UK to be awarded cash from it . The fund has
GOVERNMENT bosses could be asked to examine the impact of austerity on Blackburn and Darwen. Cllr Vicky McGurk has put forward a motion to a Blackburn with Darwen council forum meeting on Thursday. She is asking chief executive Denise Park to
TWO men broke into a farmer’s shed and stole two quad bikes worth around £2,500. Albert Virr, who pleaded guilty, and Shane Dickson, who was found guilty by jury at a trial, were sentenced at Preston Crown Court. The court heard how, on the evening
A COUNCIL has cut the grass at an overgrown children’s cycling area, to the delight of families. Councillor Roy Davies was furious the specially-created play space in Olive Lane Park in Darwen had not been mown. His frustration was increased
AN open day is being held to help inform the community about fire safety. Crews from Blackburn Fire Station, Byrom Street, will host the event on Saturday, from 10am until 4pm. They will also be taking part in live demonstrations and there will
Sam Gallagher felt it was time to take a risk and leave Southampton having taken a significant wage cut to join Rovers on a permanent deal. Gallagher still had two years left to run on his deal at St Mary’s, with the Saints knocking back loan,
WORK has started on providing a ramp so a wheelchair-using arthritis sufferer can get in and out of his flat after intervention by the Lancashire Telegraph. Stephen Wright, 56, has lived in a ground-floor apartment in Lancaster Drive, Padiham, owned
A DANGEROUS drink-driver who drove on the wrong side of the road during a police chase earlier told a traffic warden “I run this town”. Burnley Crown Court heard how traffic warden Jack Gee saw a white Seat Leon owned by Omar Sharif parked on a
