Archive - Monday, 2 December 2019

Valerie Sanderson
VAL SANDERSON Passed away peacefully with family at her side on the 22nd Nov 2019, aged 72 years. Loving Wife to John, a much loved Mum to Wendy and David, loving Step Mother to Lee, Debbie and Louise, a dearly loved Gran and Great Grandma. Val will be…
Sheila Sandra Ditchfield
SHEILA SANDRA DITCHFIELD (nee Geldard) Peacefully on Monday 25th November 2019, at Northwood Nursing Home, Sheila aged 76 years. The loving wife of the late Paul , daughter of the late Bertha and Arthur. A service and cremation will be held at…
Irene Taylor
IRENE TAYLOR Late of Windermere Drive, Darwen, died peacefully aged 88 at Thorncliffe Nursing Home on Wednesday 27th November 2019. Dearly loved wife of Raymond Taylor, mother to Susan Reddy, Jacqui Collins and Keith Taylor, grandma, great grandma and…
Dorcas Shaw
DORCAS SHAW On Wednesday 20th November 2019, at Longfield Care Home, Dorcas aged 89 years. The dearly loved wife of the late David, a much loved mother of Trevor, a dear mother-in-law of Karen, a treasured grandma of Ashley, Lyndsey and Victoria,…
Linda Hull
LINDA HULL Birthday memories 2nd December A much loved & missed Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Sister Forever in our hearts Love from your loving husband Rob xx
Rovers and Burnley learn FA Cup third round opponents
Rovers were last out of the hat as they were handed an FA Cup third round tie at Birmingham City.
'We don’t feel quite as anxious, that’s only a good thing'
It is often said that a week is a long time in football and never has that been more evident as I reflect on the week just passed.
Burnley availability latest ahead of Manchester City test
ASHLEY Westwood will return from suspension for Burnley's Premier League clash against Manchester City.
'A bit of a freak' - How Downing has impressed at Rovers
Describing Stewart Downing as ‘a freak’, Tony Mowbray meant it as a compliment, with the 35-year-old playing an ever-increasing role in the Rovers side.
'Monster' gets life for Burnley gran's killing
A ‘MONSTER’ who battered an East Lancashire grandmother to death with a hammer during an acute psychotic episode will be detained for life.
FA Cup third round draw details as Rovers enter competition
Rovers will learn their FA Cup third round opponents this evening.
DIY doctors charging Blackburn patients £39
A DIY doctor company has promised to help people struggling to see their GP – but they will have to pay £39 for the privilege.
Holtby hopes for mentality shift after Rovers' perfect week
Lewis Holtby hopes three wins in the space of seven days can help bring about a change in mindset as Rovers bid to climb the Championship table.
'The stuff you dream of' - Gallagher savours Rovers winner
Sam Gallagher savoured the ‘extra special’ feeling of being Rovers’ matchwinner at Stoke City as they made it three wins in seven days to move in to the top half.
Brady keen to move forward after recall to side in Clarets' 2-0 Palace defeat
Winger Robbie Brady felt Burnley had done more than enough to get a positive result from Saturday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.
Net gain for Nat as she leads England to victory
NATALIE Haythornthwaite led by example as she guided The Vitality England Roses to a series win in South Africa.
Blackburn brothers came to blows after loan of car refused
BROTHERLY love went out of the window when a man turned up demanding to use his sibling’s car and asking for money.
Cannabis farm shut down by police
A CANNABIS farm was discovered in Colne.
Ex-soldier jailed for 16 years for rape of East Lancs woman
A FORMER soldier was handed a 16-year prison sentence for raping and sexually assaulting an East Lancashire woman.
130 homes proposal rejected at meeting
A PROPOSAL to build more than 100 new homes has been turned down.
'Illegal fish' to be removed from reservoir
WORK to remove illegally stocked species of fish from a Rossendale reservoir is set to take place.
Three year club-ban for Rovers supporters in row over pyrotechnics
TWO football fans have been banned from attending home and away games after setting off a flare.
Girl, nine, delivers letters with chocolate to 'awesome' emergency services
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl spent her Saturday afternoon delivering chocolates to emergency service workers to let them know "you're awesome".
Gritters to hit the streets tonight to make sure roads are ready for more cold weather
THE gritters will hit the streets tonight to prep Blackburn with Darwen for another predicted cold night.
Burst water main affects water pressure
BUSINESSES and homes in Church may be suffering with bad water pressure after a water main burst last night.
Drinker had no memory of attacking woman at Anchor pub Darwen
A MAN who attacked a total stranger in a Darwen pub and then assaulted a police officer had no recollection of either incident.
NW ambulance waits are 'worst in country'
MORE than 100,000 patients have been delayed by 30 minutes or more in the back of an ambulance in the North-West over the past three years, according to Labour figures.
London Muslim group targets Tory MP Andrew Stephenson in election
A LONDON-based Islamic group has targeted Pendle candidate Andrew Stephenson as part of a social media campaign to oust 14 former Tory MPs in marginal seats.
No water in parts of Haslingden and Rawtenstall
THE water pressure for areas of BB4, which includes Haslingden and Rawtenstall, is low, United Utilities said.
Can you spot yourself in our Clitheroe Christmas Festival pictures?
THE true essence of festivities was celebrated at the Clitheroe Christmas Festival on Saturday.
Rape accused decides to attend trial for first time, jurors told
Alleged serial rapist Joseph McCann has decided to attend his trial for the first time as it reached a "critical" point, jurors have heard.
Our open letter to Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson
We write to you on behalf of local news brands, in print and digital, which reach 40.6 million people a month.
Burnley brewery is booming by taking a lighter touch
A MAJOR rethink at an East Lancashire brewery has put staff on course for an exciting 2020.
New figures show toll of excess winter deaths across East Lancashire
NEW official figures revealed that 2,900 more people died in the North West during the winter months of 2018/19 compared to the rest of the year.
Blackburn pet food firm celebrates acquiring 12th brand
ANOTHER leading brand has been brought into the fold by a leading Blackburn pet food manufacturer.
Media chiefs call on political parties to stop producing 'fake newspapers'
NEWS brands, and in particular local newspapers and their websites, have a critical role to play in the general election.
Was your baby born in East Lancashire in November 2019?
IT'S the month where the sky is filled with fireworks and the countdown to Christmas starts.
London Bridge terror attack victims remembered in Blackburn
PEOPLE gathered to pay their respects to those who were killed and injured in the London Bridge terror attack last week.
Lancashire Police one of the most inclusive employers in the UK
LANCASHIRE Police has been recognised has one of the most inclusive employers in the UK.
Blackburn boy, 10, born without left-hand to get bionic arm
A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy born without a left-hand will have his life transformed when he receives a new state-of-the-art bionic arm.
BYGONES: This was a job for a weak nose but a strong stomach
NOW here we see a job which was not for someone who had a fine sense of smell.
Shareholders paid £471million in dividends from north west rail companies in last five years
AT least £471million has been taken by shareholders of rail franchises operators from across the north west in the last five years, TUC analysis has revealed.
Kiddies Kingdom in Mothercare takeover talks
BOSSES at independent nursery retailer Kiddies Kingdom have put forward plans which could see the company takeover Mothercare's best performing stores.
The overnight M62 motorway closures you'll want to avoid in December
MADE some festive plans that involve a late night drive along the M62?
Four Christmas decoration mistakes to avoid this year
Judging by all the photos on social media over the weekend, many of you have already got your Christmas decorations up and trees adorned with baubles and lights.
General Election - what you need to know about postal votes
The general election is in full swing with parties out on the campaign trail all vying for votes come December 12.
Planned road closures in place for footpath repairs
A ROAD in Blackburn will have temporary traffic lights in place while footpath resurfacing work is done.

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