A LORRY carrying chocolate has caught fire near the M6. Police have been called to the A556 near the M56 and the M6, near Knutsford, after the lorry burst into flames. A Police spokesman said: "Police currently dealing with an HGV fire on the
OFFICERS investigating an arson attack at flats in Blackburn believe it is linked with a man suffering a serious head injury during an assault. Officers were called to a fire at the flats in Rothesay Road at 6.30am, where a 36-year-old man managed
With life off the pitch serving him well, Lewis Holtby is hoping to back that up with results in Rovers' upcoming schedule. Holtby has settled in quickly to life at Rovers after his move in September and got married during the recent international
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche was delighted to see the latest step in Nick Pope's development, with a first England start for the Clarets goalkeeper. Pope played the full 90 minutes of the Three Lions' 4-0 win in Kosovo, adding to the previous international
PEOPLE have been asked to keep vehicles locked after a spate of thefts in Darwen. Officers have encouraged everyone to not leave valuable items in cars or anything on view after a series of cars were targeted in the town. A police spokesman said
A 36-YEAR-OLD mother critically injured after a car mounted a pavement and mowed her down has died, police have confirmed. Alison McBlain died in hospital today after being hit by a Fiat Punto Grande on King Street, Blackburn, at 7.50pm on Tuesday
JOHN Coleman isn't looking for excuses for his team's lack of goalscoring in recent times, but the Stanley boss has recognised training on artificial grass is not helpful. Plans were in place in the summer for Stanley to train on grass for the season
Derrick Williams is set for up to three weeks on the sidelines with the calf injury sustained on international duty with the Republic of Ireland. Williams' injury, similar to one suffered in pre-season, will see his run of 15 consecutive Championship
As Christmas draws closer, retailers are gearing up for huge shopping bonanzas, with dramatic price reductions, 'grab it quick' offers and ticking countdown clocks all designed to make you spend, spend, spend. Black Friday falls on November 29,
A helicopter and a drone were used to help police catch three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries. On Monday, officers in Rossendale arrested three men after receiving reports from residents who had seen a vehicle being driven suspiciously
SINCE rising to fame in the 90s as one of the leading lights of Britpop, 2017 saw Shed Seven release their first new album in 16 years, Instant Pleasures, which went top ten and achieved acclaim across the board. This winter, the band’s comeback
Billy Barr will today learn which senior players will be required for Under-23s duty ahead of tomorrow’s game with Manchester City. Dominic Samuel has played the last two matches for Barr’s side, including the full 90 minutes against Hertha Berlin
A 20-year-old man who allegedly assaulted a police officer before running off, is wanted by the police. Sadakat Ali, from Accrington is wanted for assaulting the officer in the execution of his duty. A spokesperson for the police said: "On
THERE might not have been any Premier League action but I’d say it’s been a pretty good week to be a Clarets fan. First Nick Pope gets a start for England in the 4-0 stroll in Kosovo and then Charlie Taylor signs a new contract. A clean sheet
Fire crews attended to a fire in a sauna on Thursday morning. At around 5.30am, two crews from Rawtenstall and Burnley attended to the blaze at the rear of a property on Goodshaw Lane in Crawshawbooth. A spokesperson for the fire service said
With Tony Mowbray reaching 1,000 days in charge at Ewood Park this week, three fans give their verdict on the manager’s time at Ewood Park... TONY is a pleasant, hardworking individual, committed to his job and well aware of his team’s importance
AN arson investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire which saw the occupier forced to jump out of his first-floor flat to escape. Police are investigating the cause of the fire which happened at a property in Rothesay Road, Shadsworth
SINCE they sat together at the same table in junior school, Olly Knights and guitarist Gale Paridjanian decided that playing in a band was what they wanted to do. Throughout their lives the Turin Brakes pair loved performing and although they didn
A MOROCCAN national has lost his appeal against the Home Office’s refusal to allow him to stay in the UK after it was ruled his Blackburn marriage was a sham. An immigration tribunal heard that 46-year-old Abdellah Sanibal arrived in the UK in 2004
A DANGEROUS paedophile who was jailed for more than a decade for abusing a five-year-old girl is facing even longer in prison after admitting attacking two teenage girls. Burnley Crown Court heard how Daniel Edward Lamont was jailed for 10 and a
THE GENERAL Election takes place on December 12 – veteran of the Westminster scene BILL JACOBS analyses the battle in each East Lancashire constituency today focusing on the Labour stronghold of Blackburn LABOUR hopes Kate Hollern’s unexpected success
John Coleman says it’s a collective responsibility for Stanley to arrest their poor run of form. Defeat at Rotherham United means the Reds have taken just one point from their last four games, in which they have failed to score, since beating league
THERE will be festive spirit aplenty at Accrington’s Christmas lights switch on. Council bosses say this year’s event and fireworks show promise to be a treat for all the family with school choirs, festive food, a funfair, inflatable bar, Christmas
INSPECTORS have praised progress at a Blackburn college but say there is work still to be done. Ofsted officials deemed Our Lady and St John Catholic College in North Road to require improvement following visits in 2015 and 2017. The latest inspection
WORK to prepare a blueprint for the future of Nelson town centre is being widened to include the rest of the town. The masterplan by consultants Cushman and Wakefield will be developed using funding from the Pendle Brownfield Sites Fund (£20k) and
DWIGHT McNeil isn’t getting caught up in the hype surrounding his continuing rise and insists he can get better. There’s no sign of second season syndrome for the Burnley winger, the 19-year-old having been a key figure for Sean Dyche so far this
A BUS operator told Lancashire County Council it is withdrawing from five local routes serving a major market town. Rosso Bus will cease running the fully-subsidised 11, 12 and 13 services and the partially-supported 7 and 11 in January. A spokesman
A WOMEN’S weightlifting group are baring all to raise money for charity in a naked calendar. The Strong Mamas Club based in Rawtenstall are straining every sinew to sell out their calendar in aid of Lancashire Women. Lydia Hollinson, who runs
PLANS to build 20 new homes on the site of a former Burnley pub knocked down after a devastating blaze will be approved — as soon as a deal for cash to benefit the borough can be agreed. Burnley Council’s development control committee delegated
PENDLE Council bosses are expected to extend a scheme where people dropping litter or failing to pick up after their dog will be fined. In December last year, the council agreed to the appointment of District Enforcement on a 12 month pilot, which
AFFORDABLE homes at a new housing estate in Oswaldtwistle will be taken on by Sage Housing. Last year, Persimmon Homes was granted planning permission by Hyndburn Council after applying to build 69 new homes on land off Thwaites Road near to White
Bradley Johnson hopes it is a case of home comforts this weekend - but says Rovers are well aware of the pitfalls of facing newly-promoted opposition at Ewood. Luton and Charlton have already left East Lancashire victorious, with fellow newly-promoted
BURNLEY Football Club said its self-policing approach has contributed to the 17 occasions the club were reported for hate crimes at matches during the last two completed seasons. The Clarets were found to have been the subject of more reports for
