SEAN Dyche says his own playing experience is helping his managerial intuition when it comes to knowing when young players – like Dwight McNeil – are ready to make the step up. And he feels the same could be said for Chelsea counterpart Frank Lampard
Since opting not to take Rovers up on the offer of a new deal in the summer, Jack Rodwell’s name has been linked with clubs all over the world. There was reported interest from teams in Greece, Australia, America and Italy. But after months of
John Coleman felt the margin of victory flattered Peterborough as four second-half goals saw Posh run out 4-0 winners. It was harsh on Stanley who were the better side in the first half and saw a goal chalked off for handball as Offrande Zanzala
BURNLEY are hoping for a double injury boost ahead of Saturday night’s visit of Chelsea, but Chris Wood is a doubt. Ashley Barnes and Jack Cork both trained yesterday, but striker Wood is touch and go after suffering a groin strain. Barnes
Wigan boss Paul Cook says Charlie Mulgrew will have ‘a big say’ in his future which will be up for discussion in January. Mulgrew was loaned to Rovers’ Championship rivals in the dying stages of the summer transfer window, with the deal not ratified
A LARGE cannabis farm has been discovered in Nelson. 200 plants have been found in Rutland Street at 3.30pm by police. The plants were found on the upstairs and downstairs floors. A police spokesman said: "Today the taskforce and neighbourhood
A MAN has been charged with possession with intent to supply drugs, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police after an incident. Officers stopped a man in a red Ford Fiesta in Bolton Road, Blackburn, who they suspected was involved in the
SHOP keepers in Rossendale have been asked to remain vigilant after a series of distraction thefts. A police spokesman said there have been several reports of a man walking into a shops, asking for cigarettes, distracting staff and then running
THE inaugural University Courses Burnley graduation ceremony was observed by scores of people. University leaders, civic dignitaries, graduates and their families processed through the centre of town before the ceremony at Burnley Mechanics.
A PENSIONER has been left with a fractured back after being knocked off her bike by a heavy goods vehicle in a hit-and-run. Police were called to the A59 Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale, after the 78-year-old woman was knocked off her bike at 1.45pm
Lewis Holtby will miss Rovers’ trip to Preston North End this weekend with the hamstring injury that ruled him out of the midweek defeat at Birmingham City. Holtby impressed on his first start for the club, scoring one and setting up the second
RIBBLE Valley has been officially named as the happiest place in the United Kingdom. The Office of National Statistics personal wellbeing rating for 2018/19 gives the borough a happiness score of 8.3 out of 10 against a national average of 7.56.
SOME of the greatest guitarists in rock will be celebrated at a special show at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre tomorrow night Virtuoso musician Phil Walker will present The Story of Guitar Heroes beginning with the birth of rock and roll in the 1950s
WOULD you like to get some adorable snaps of your little one — with the chance to win some fantastic prizes? Our photographer has already been at The Mall Blackburn taking snaps of happy, smiling faces for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Little Treasures
A KNIFE-carrying drug addict who conned his way into the homes of two pensioners by pretending to read their electricity meters has been jailed. Burnley Crown Court heard how career criminal David Joseph Roche, who has 50 convictions for 111 offences
BRITAIN’S Got Talent finalist Ben Hart will be bringing the magic to Burnley Mechanics next year. Ben has also performed as part of Impossible, one of the world’s biggest magic shows and has performed in the West End for two consecutive years.
ONE of the most memorable elements of the 1973 movie version of this infamous and iconic horror story is the guttural, bestial, snarling voice of the demon, brilliantly portrayed by actress Mercedes McCambridge. In this stage version Bolton’s own
Let’s be frank. Saturday has to be the turning point. The performances of some players have as much passion as a dead halibut and smell just as bad. When faced with any pressure at all they concede possession. When offered an opportunity they
The fire service have issued a warning to inconsiderate parkers as more and more fire engines are unable to gain entry down streets and respond to incidents on time. On one occasion where two cars had been poorly parked, the crew received verbal
I KNOW you’ve all read dozens of column inches on VAR over the last few days but indulge me a little if you will. I have to be honest, I think I’ve only just calmed down after the travesty of Chris Wood having his equaliser disallowed at Leicester
GARDENERS are being advised to make the most of their green bins being collected as they will be stopped in December. Carole Taylor, Pendle Council's waste and recycling co-ordinator, has urged people to make sure their gardens are prepped for winter
A group of six mates have tackled the highest mountains in Yorkshire, in under 12 hours. David Clarke and five of his friends took on the challenge to raise money for the East Lancashire Hospice, who cared for Mr Clarke's mother, Margaret, before
A TOWN centre pub has been chosen by Hyndburn MP Graham Jones as his entry for the Parliamentary Pub of the Year Awards. The Black Dog in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, won a vote to become the Labour backbencher’s nomination for the annual contest.
LANCASHIRE County Council has found the cash to maintain bus services to several Ribble Valley villages . It stepped in after operator Stagecoach said it was scrapping its Service 4 from Preston to Longridge via Fulwood and Whittingham after November
TURNOVER for a Blackburn pet food giant has increased year-on-year, according to their latest results. Profits at Pets Choice, in Lower Phillips Road, Whitebirk, may have remained stable at £2million. But bosses are happy with that performance
MORE than 2,000 fines have been handed out as part of a littering crackdown in Hyndburn. At its July 2018 meeting, cabinet approved the appointment of litter and dog fouling enforcement contractor Kingdom on a 12-month pilot, with a request that
More than 500 school children in East Lancashire have been given talks on knife crime from the police. The scheme is part of Operation Edge, and within the last week, officers in Hyndburn have visited St Christopher’s C of E High School and Accrington
SECRET Santa, a Christmas charity will be given temporary use of Blackburn Mall for people to donate toys. The charity's goal is to provide a sack of seven presents to 1,000 disadvantaged children,which means they will need 7,000 presents. They
CALLS have been made to restore free parking at a railway station. Clinical researcher Tanviha Akhtar travels every day from Darwen to her job for Manchester University NHS Trust. The train line is already an issue for the mum of one, but Mrs
A MACHETE thug who punched and slapped a woman and delivered a running kick while she was on the floor has been jailed. Preston Crown Court heard victim Heather Butler came across drunk defendant Michael Cooper at her ex-boyfriend’s house, where
VIRGIN Media has brought its Gigl broadband service, the UK’s fastest, to Burnley and the surrounding area. The firm's latest online and web offering is now available to more than 50,000 homes in Burnley and its town centre, as well as surrounding
LANCASHIRE’S Poppy Appeal will be launched at Fulwood Barracks in Preston today. The annual events organised by the Royal British Legion raises cash to deliver life-long support to service and ex-service personnel and their families facing hardship
ONE of the country’s fastest-growing Chinese dining chains is set to throw open its doors along Blackburn’s Curry Mile. Bosses say that 20 new jobs will be created by the arrival of Oodles Chinese in Victoria Street, which launches on Friday.
CHARITY champions are calling on East Lancashire families to help give young hospital patients a comfier Christmas - in memory of a brave seven-year-old. Supporters of Maddi's Butterflies, the cause inspired by courageous Madison Allan, who died
BURNLEY Council is seeking views on a proposed change to its council tax support scheme. The scheme offers a means tested reduction in council tax for those on low incomes and council bosses could introduce a scheme for bills to be slashed..
A 'LUXURY' care home for the elderly could close next year. Since 1994, The Abbeyfield Society has operated the care home at grade-II listed Oak Hill Park Mansion, dating back to the 19th century. In 1889 the estate belonged to Reginald Gervis Hargreaves
Rovers will check on the fitness of Lewis Holtby today before deciding whether he’s ready to be involved in Saturday’s derby at Preston. The German midfielder impressed on his first start against Huddersfield, scoring Rovers’ opening goal, but
THE death of a woman – originally believed to have been murdered – has been ruled a mystery by a coroner. Pauline Jackson, 48, was found dead at her home in Rudd Street, Haslingden, on December 9. At the time, a 30-year-old man was arrested on
POLICE received a report of a child being sexually abused every seven minutes in the last 12 months shocking new figures have revealed. The figures obtained by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) show that in Lancashire
A TRUCK driving mum has learnt to figure skate - to reconnect with her teenage son. Rhian Hughes from Clayton-Le-Moors felt out of touch with her 14-year-old son Harry and wanted to reconnect with the teenager through something he loved – ice skating
THE leader of Burnley Council is calling for a review of road closures and diversions caused by major roadworks near the town’s Rose Grove station due to start next month. Cllr Charlie Briggs said local residents and companies were unhappy over
Sometimes when we hate a job we perform so badly that we hope that the sack will follow. Is this what the Rovers manager is trying to do? How else can you explain recent team performances, in particular, the game against Birmingham? Ironically
PEOPLE suffering from age-related hearing loss in East Lancashire will benefit from a new service, health bosses say. Clinical commissioning groups across Lancashire and South Cumbria have announced the introduction of new NHS funded hearing services
