WHAT a difference a week makes. Seven days after a 95th-minute winner sent Accrington Stanley fans home delighted against Lincoln City a stoppage-time goal for Rotherham left them despairing as the Reds were denied a point that manager John Coleman
REVIEW Kiefer Sutherland King George’s Hall, Blackburn DEPENDING on how old you are, Kiefer Sutherland will forever be associated with The Lost Boys or 24. Unless you are particularly into your music, the chances are you won’t even
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out three talking points from the 2-2 draw with Brentford. CONTENTIOUS CALLS Brentford boss Thomas Frank described the penalty awarded to Rovers as ‘debatable’, with David Raya adjudged to have pulled down
Brentford boss Thomas Frank felt Rovers ‘looked so tired’ in the final stages of their 2-2 draw at Griffin Park which gave him the belief there was only going to be one winner after getting it back to 2-2. Rovers had led 2-0 courtesy of two Adam
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings from the 2-2 draw at Brentford. Christian Walton 8 Appeared to have his own duel with Benrahma, denying him on five separate occasions, saving the best until last when saving with his
A Blackburn-based accountancy firm is celebrating after one of its employees gained a chartered qualification. Waqas Ur-Rehman, from accountancy and business advisory group Pierce, has become a chartered accountant after four years of balancing
A LEADING digital technology and marketing agency is hoping to sprinkle a little East Lancashire magic across the pond after announcing a major new partnership with an American cyber security firm. Altham-based Red-Fern Media has teamed up with
A Ribble Valley company has proved it packs a fair punch after being announced as a finalist in a major regional business awards. Whalley-based Mantle Packaging Machinery Ltd beat off strong competition to make the final cut in the Small Manufacturing
THE Health and Safety Executive has confirmed it is making inquiries after a man suffered serious leg injuries after an accident at a fibreglass factory. Police, the fire service and paramedics were called to RHV Ltd in Walmsley Street, Rishton,
A CUP of tea is the second most ordered item on Deliveroo in the past 12 months, the company has revealed. The food delivery service has released the top orders it has taken in Blackburn since arriving in the area last year. The top dish is salt
She’s had chart hits, appeared in Carry On films and been one of the country’s most popular entertainers for decades. As she comes to Manchester in the hit musical Cabaret, Anita Harris looks at the show and back on her career For anyone who doesn
AN Italian restaurant in Blackburn’s Cathedral Square has undergone a revamp. A Mano has reopened as Al Cristallo Italian Restaurant and Cocktail Bar under the same owner. New manager Sederico Calore said the new restaurant boasts a bigger menu
ALMOST half of railway services in some East Lancashire stations are late every day - according to Network Rail figures. Do you often stand on a railway platform and feel your heart sink when you look up to the schedule board and see your train
RECENT storms Ciara and Dennis have had a major impact on many parts of East Lancashire but wild weather is certainly nothing new. Back in the days before storms were given their own names, different parts of the region have been known to suffer
Chris Hutchinson sets sail for the Far East and a journey of contrasts Many years ago I spent time in this part of the world and longed to return to see more countries and their cultures. When I read the innovative itinerary of Fred.Olsen Cruise
A PROJECT that uses a children’s book to tackle hate crime and prejudice is issuing an urgent plea for funding in Burnley. Heartstone, a nationwide project, has been taken up in many Lancashire towns, working to educate schoolchildren on issues
POLICE conducting speed enforcement duties got more than they were looking for when they stopped a car that was going too fast. Blackburn magistrates heard Jack Andrew Mason tested positive for two drugs, and didn’t have a licence or insurance.
A MENTAL health charity has called for more suicide awareness and prevention following the death of TV presenter Caroline Flack. Lancashire Mind believe that suicide prevention should start before people are in crisis and that everyone has a role
BLACKBURN Youth Zone bosses say they are celebrating their busiest start to the year since opening in 2012. The Jubilee Street centre has recently welcomed Leon Crosby as head of operations, moving from the founding Youth Zone, Bolton Lads and Girls
The problem with trying to attract the best workers to the UK is that it fails to address the glaring issue we have in this country. We Brits do not want to take up, for whatever reasons, the low-skilled jobs. It really is as simple as that and
THERE has been an “explosion” in complaints from residents living close to Runshaw College over illegal parking. It follows the closure last summer of the overspill car park at Worden Park, Leyland, which for the past four years has provided spaces
A MAN changed his Snapchat profile picture to a photograph of an intimate female body part which he had taken while a woman was sleeping. Blackburn magistrates heard the photograph was seen by the woman's family and friends before Jack Robinson
A REFORMING alcoholic hit the bottle after ending the relationship with his partner who he suspected of being unfaithful. Blackburn magistrates heard Darren Maskell stole Christmas presents and jewellery worth £1,000 which he then sold to fund
A LANCASHIRE-based audio company is celebrating after its equipment was used for some of this year’s biggest Oscar winners. AMS Neve in Burnley supplied their sound consoles to Parasite, which won the most Academy Awards, and was transported all
RESIDENTS and businesses in East Lancashire affected by Storms Ciara and Dennis could get financial help. Whitehall officials have unveiled a series of grants for homes and firms which suffered during the floods and high winds earlier this month
A FORMER poultry farm site will be turned into 10 new homes. Planning permission was granted for the development at the Victoria buildings site in Eccleshill. Residents had raised concerns about increased traffic and unsuitable access, despite
PROPOSALS for up to 100 new homes, a careers hub and industrial units can now go ahead. The scheme at Milking Lane in Lower Darwen was granted approval at a Blackburn with Darwen Council planning and highways committee meeting. Previous proposals
GOVERNMENT officials could decide to call-in school merger plans for a public inquiry. Blackburn with Darwen Council planning and highways committee members approved extension proposals for Westholme School pending a decision by the Secretary of
Matej Vydra’s all-round performance pleased Burnley boss Sean Dyche as the striker made it two goals in two games in the win over Bournemouth. With Chris Wood still out after lasting just 22 minutes against Southampton, the Czech frontman started
PLANS for an eco-friendly home on green belt land have been approved. Members of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s planning and highways committee heard the development at Horrobin Fold in Turton would be an improvement on the derelict buildings that
LONG-awaited plans to rejuvenate derelict land in Blackburn can finally go ahead. The first phase of the Griffin regeneration scheme was approved by planning and highways committee members – meaning 56 homes to be operated by Great Places housing
A CLINICAL hypnotherapist is working with Boohoo to deliver 'self-love' mental health classes to staff working for the brand. Staff at the HQ in Burnley were given 30-minute workshops over two days with 33-year-old qualified hypnotherapist Ashley
A two goal lead again squandered again at Griffin Park, but this one felt different. In the circumstances, it’s hard to ask much more of this team. Rovers’ defeat here 13 months ago was the start of a run which would see Tony Mowbray’s side take
Rovers will face Burnley in the Premier League Cup on Tuesday afternoon after their group game was rescheduled. The sides were meant to meet at Morecambe's Globe Arena on Thursday, but the game was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
