Burnley ‘keeper Nick Pope kept a clean sheet on his first England start as England ran out 4-0 winners in Kosovo to complete their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. The Three Lions had made sure of their place at the finals with the 7-0 victory over
The Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue team were called out after a cyclist dislocated his knee cap while on a popular bike track. The team, who are all volunteers, were called to assist the cyclist at Gisburn Forest Bike Trails just after 1pm on Sunday
THOUSANDS of runners old and young took to the streets of Blackburn over the weekend to take part in the town’s first ever 10K race. Athletes came from all over the country to represent their running clubs in the event, which started and ended
LANCASHIRE’S top fire chief has spoken out about his safety concerns following a devastating blaze in student flats – saying ‘change is urgently needed.’ More than 200 students were evacuated from The Cube in Bolton on Friday night after a fire
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope has been handed his first England start for the Euro 2020 qualifier in Kosovo. It will be the 27-year-old’s second cap, his first having come in a World Cup warm-up friendly against Costa Rica in June 2018. Gareth
Officers have seized a number of cannabis plants from an address in Rossendale. On Saturday evening, the haul was uncovered at a property on Market Street, Whitworth, during a joint raid by the police and fire service. Two fire engines attended
Police are seeking to speak with a man who was captured on CCTV in relation to an incident that took place in a supermarket. Officers in Burnley want to speak to the man, pictured, about the event that happened at the Lidl store on Colne Road at
HUNDREDS got into the festive spirit over the weekend as a celebrity rolled into town to turn on the Christmas lights. Chart-topping popstar Simon Webbe met lucky competition winners in Darwen’s new town square before officially turning on the
Billy Barr called in to question his side’s game management after defeat in the Premier League International Cup. Barr acknowledged Rovers were beaten by the better side at Ewood Park as Hertha Berlin left 2-0 winners. Two goals in the final
Rich Sharpe looks at areas Rovers need to address on their return from the international break... HOW THE SIDE COULD LOOK Sixteen games in to the season Rovers are yet to settle on preferred pairings at centre half and central midfield
OVER the past few days many areas of the country have experienced the power of nature with floods, gales and even the threat of snow. This photograph from the archives shows the aftermath of overnight gales in Pendle in 1990. High winds ripped
NEW talent is set to swell the ranks of the litigation team at a Blackburn law firm. Rebecca Horne has joined the ranks of Napthens, from Taylors Solicitors. She qualified in 2017 and spent time at a Manchester commercial law firm before her
A LEADING solicitors firm has commissioned Blackburn creatives to revamp their web offering. Farleys has linked up with 21 Digital in a bid to increase online traffic and sales conversions. The Trident Park agency will also have SEO and website
A CHANCE to tap into a fund for social enterprises is being offered to firms in the East Lancashire area. An extra £2.3million was recently pledged by The Growth Fund, a partnership between the National Lottery Community Fund for Big Society Capital
A FRESH national award has proved testament to the growing reputation of a Darwen businessman. Imran Hakim, chief executive of an eponymous chain of opticians, was up against the cream of the crop at the EY Entrepreneur Awards in London. He walked
A LEADING vaping company in Blackburn has become the latest to announce plans to open up a range of concessions. Marketing chiefs at Vape Dinner Lady have teamed up with petrol station giants EG for the new outlets. An initial 14 locations will
THE story of one of Britain’s greatest historical figures will be brought to life in the atmospheric surroundings of Turton Tower. Leading actor and producer Dean Taylor will stage Sir Walter and his Queen on Saturday in the recently refurbished
As King George’s Hall prepares to bring Cinderella to the stage this Christmas, audiences in Blackburn back in 1987 were treated Aladdin as the annual pantomime. Pictured during rehearsals were the cast (from left) Sean McKenzier, who played the
IF anyone is qualified to talk about Elvis Presley, then it has to be Jerry Schilling. He first met the King of Rock and Roll when he was just 12 and became a lifelong friend of the singer. For the first time, Jerry now 77, will be coming to
When cotton was king! This photograph from the archives shows a speed frame in operation in the card room of John Barnes and Sons Limited based at Lower Mill in Rawtenstall
A MAN sitting in a car on his mobile phone was unaware of a police car pulling up alongside him. Blackburn magistrates heard when Ben Anthony Swainston realised his situation he raced off but stopped round the corner after having second thoughts
POLICE called to a report of a drunken man swearing at children in the street found he was in possession of cannabis. Karl Hart, 46, of Accrington Road, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis. He was given a conditional discharge
A MAN who went out to search for his escaped dogs in the early hours of the morning failed a breathalyser after being stopped by police. Blackburn magistrates heard James Andrew Johnstone was concerned about his pets because the police had previously
A DRUNKEN patient who attacked two nurses at Royal Blackburn Hospital has been jailed. Blackburn magistrates heard Mohammed Ishfaq had sneaked out of the hospital to buy booze before trying to punch one of the nurses and throwing a chair which hit
AN unlicensed driver who left another motorist seriously injured as a result of a head-on crash on his way home from the pub turned up to the wrong court to be sentenced. Blackburn magistrates heard earlier this year how Andrew Paul reached speeds
A MAN who was banned from having any contact with his wife by a non-molestation order was arrested after police found them in a hotel bedroom in the early hours. Blackburn magistrates heard the police were tipped off about the couple's secret liaison
A SUPERMARKET is on track to re-open towards the end of the month. National supermarket Tesco will re-open on Bocholt Way in Rawtenstall after store bosses decided to ditch the cut-price spin-off shop, Jacks, that has been operating out of the premises
A charity that is trying to raise funds so they can restore a town's iconic landmark are to benefit from the Co-Op Local Community Fund. Darwen Rotary will benefit from purchases made by Co-op customers and members when they buy selected products
TWO residents have told of how they have turned their lives’ around by successfully battling diabetes. Yvonne Tyrer, 60, who is a full-time carer for her husband Graham, 66, was diagnosed with diabetes around nine years ago, but has now got her
A so far mixed season for Burnley, taking 15 points from their first 12 games, sees them sat comfortably in a mid-table position coming out of the final international break of 2019. However, a tough run in of games over a busy Christmas period
PEOPLE can get tested for HIV on board the 'Big Sexy Bus'. The vehicle will be parked outside Blackburn's town hall as part of National HIV Testing Week. Residents are welcome to get on board the bus for a free and confidential testing service
AN appeal has been made for more funding and sponsors – so that dementia friendly screenings of classic films can continue. Age UK for Blackburn with Darwen shared pictures of its latest screening – Summer Holiday – but said it needed funding to
SIXTH Formers at Accrington Academy have raised over £900 for Children in Need as part of a week-long fundraising campaign. Members of the Student Union Team helped to raise £934.82 for charity by creating a fundraising campaign that everyone at
A council has said they will 'not tolerate rubbish dumping' in their borough as more fines are handed out for flytipping. Blackburn with Darwen council are sending out a strong message to people who continue to blight their communities with household
