POLICE are 'extremely concerned' about a man who has been missing for more than two weeks. Shaun Horan 48, was last seen at Mariner’s Way in Preston on Monday, February 3. Mr Horan's car, a blue Toyota Auris, was found close to Preston docks
A MAN was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after an accident at a fibre-glass factory. Police, the fire service and paramedics were called to RHV Limited in Walmsley Street, Rishton, after a man in his 50s was injured at around 2.35pm
Rovers' Premier League Cup tie with Burnley, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Morecambe, has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. The two sides were set to meet at the Globe Arena on Thursday afternoon (1pm), but the game has now been
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out three talking points ahead of this weekend’s trip to Brentford. NUMBERS BOOST Rovers had 10 players unavailable for last weekend’s trip to Charlton Athletic after Derrick Williams missed out with
POLICE are trying to trace a driver after a woman was hit by a car. A 66-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a car in Hall Green in Upholland at around 1.30pm on Saturday, February 8. The driver of
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We asked our fans' jury: As he approaches the milestone this week, how do you reflect on Tony Mowbray’s three years at Ewood? It would take a miserable old curmudgeon like me not to recognise Mr Mowbray’s talent and value to the club he manages
FLOOD defences are being put up in East Lancs as more heavy rain is set to hit the region. In Ribchester, which suffered badly during Storm Ciara, the Environment Agency has been putting up barriers in preparation for high water levels this week
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has been given specific responsibility for overseeing the controversial HS2 high-speed rail project. The £106billion scheme was last week given the go-ahead by Prime Minister Boris Johnson despite concerns over delays
More than a quarter of NHS workers have been bullied, harassed or abused in the last year, while four in 10 have felt unwell due to work-related stress, a poll suggests. The national NHS staff survey for England, which included responses from 569,440
A 19-YEAR-OLD man suffered a fractured pelvis in a car crash. Police were called to Kittlingbourne Brow, Higher Walton, at 1.10pm yesterday when a Vauxhall Corsa, travelling in a north-easterly direction, had mounted the footpath before colliding
A UNIVERSITY student from Bolton has died in a tragic accident during a family holiday to Morocco. Umar Farooq Valley died yesterday at the age of just 20-years-old, while in Agadir with his his sister, Tasneem, aged 25, and brother Mohammed Uzair
Are you a traditional pancake person? Or do you prefer the thicker American version of panckes? Whatever your preference, get the pans and spatulas out, as Shrove Tuesday is on its way. What is Shrove Tuesday? There's more to Shrove Tuesday
Homes and businesses in Lancashire struggling to recover from the recent flooding will be allowed to apply for special government funding. Making the announcement yesterday, Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick, said people affected by Storms
THE Crown Prosecution Service has defended its decision to drop an assault charge against former footballer Nicky Butt but pursue the case against Caroline Flack. The ex-Manchester United player and current Salford City FC part-owner had been accused
Mike Sheron always felt Rovers would find a way through Preston’s resistance but admits the visitors going down to 10 men was a big turning point in their FA Youth Cup tie. Rovers trailed 2-1 going in to the final 20 minutes, but two goals in the
A teenage girl has been reported missing. Sophie Hargreaves was last seen in Nelson on Tuesday evening. The 14-year-old, who is from Brierfield, has links to Nelson and also Colne. Police released an appeal to find her on Wednesday morning
MORRISONS has committed to becoming the only major supermarket to sell only free-range eggs. The decision means all Morrisons eggs will come from hens that have outdoor access for at least eight hours each day, as well as nest boxes with wide perches
WITH clean-ups still taking place after Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, the next storm name has now been revealed. But when Storm Ellen could hit is still unclear. After a mild start to the year, we have been battered by heavy rain and severe
IT promised so much but, in the end, delivered so little as Blackburn Hawks were blown away by Solihull Barons in the Midland Cup final. After the drama and excitement of the first leg in Blackburn where the teams fought out a thrilling 7-7 in front
5:18pm Rovers' Premier League Cup tie with Burnley, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Morecambe, has been postponed
FANCY treating the kids during the school holidays but looking for a bargain? As half term starts we have found six places where children can eat free or for £1 whether you're staying at home during the school break or setting off on holiday in
As Rovers' options have become more stretched, they have been reliant on players stepping up to the plate. Whether it be Christian Walton and his back four who have conceded just three times in six matches, Adam Armstrong who has taken on the goalscoring
SATURDAY'S win over Lincoln City would no doubt have been called off due to the heavy rain that was hammering down on the Wham Stadium. Storm Dennis was present in East Lancashire as the Reds used their new pitch, that was installed in the summer
PRIVATE Squire Haworth, who has lain in an unmarked grave in Darwen Cemetery for over 100 years, has finally been recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. He will now have his own memorial, in Portland stone, and he will be the 100th
A WOMAN who was part of a team providing home care for a 95-year-old women systematically stole cash from her Post Office account. Blackburn magistrates heard over a two-month period Sarah Coppock stole £2,430 belonging to Nora Bartholemew who suffered
COUNTY council bosses have unveiled plans to expand car parking for rail commuters in Burnley. Plans have been submitted to Burnley Council proposing a new pay and display car park at Burnley Manchester Road station for an extra 69 cars. The
ONE of East Lancashire’s best-known hotels will close later this year. The award-winning Stanley House Hotel and Spa in Mellor shuts at the end of September putting 80 staff out of jobs. News of the closure has dismayed Ribble Valley economic
EMPTY land which formerly housed terraced homes could be redeveloped. Plans have been submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council proposing to build five new bungalows on land at Hollin Bridge Street in Blackburn. The site, currently grassland
GOVERNMENT bosses have thrown out an appeal to allow more than 120 new homes. Developers Windmill Rise SPV had appealed to the Planning Inspectorate after Hyndburn Council’s planning committee refused permission for 122 new homes at Devine Fisheries
A BUSY mother-of-seven who has raised more than £10,000 during a five-year fundraising mission despite her own personal difficulties has landed a top national award for her charitable efforts. Laura Jayne Singleton decided to step out of her comfort
AMBITIOUS plans have been lodged for the first phase of an £11 million industrial development. Barnfield Construction has submitted plans to Burnley Council for Advance Point - a new development to be built on an empty plot of land off Rossendale
SENIOR Conservatives have welcomed the decision by a council to scrap the second phase of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme. In papers published yesterday the Labour leadership of Rossendale Council revealed they had abandoned plans for
A HISTORIC town centre street is now festooned with heart-shaped lamps in the evenings to highlight plans to revive the area. The renovation of Blackburn’s Northgate is a key element of the £3.8million Townscape Heritage Lottery scheme to revitalise
OWNERS of a farm are set to open a carbon-neutral restaurant and create 10 jobs. Gazegill Organics' restaurant will serve up to 100 diners, all powered by electricity generated on site. The 250-acre farm in Rimington will supply almost all its
A NURSE died from taking a mixture of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, an inquest heard. Colette Hartigan-Burns died at her friend's home in Painter Court, Darwen, on August 24. She had returned to Darwen four weeks before after a spell
Tony Mowbray feels this weekend’s trip to Brentford will be an acid test of Rovers’ play-off credentials having seen their ‘bubble burst’ at Griffin Park 12 months ago. Rovers were 2-0 up inside 12 minutes in the same fixture last January, after
A DRIVER was slurring his words and could barely walk unaided after he was stopped by police. Bolton magistrates heard how Lee Higgins was found to have drunk more than double the legal alcohol limit. Shazia Aslam, prosecuting, told how, at
THE government has given a grant of almost £1million to provide more safe accommodation and support across Lancashire for women fleeing domestic abuse. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said the cash would help protect victims and their children
