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  • M65 lane in Blackburn closed after three-vehicle smash

    ONE lane was closed on the M65 in Blackburn after a collision involving three vehicles last night. The collision happened on the westbound carriageway between junctions six and five shortly after 6pm. It caused queuing traffic on the motorway

  • £150,000 cannabis farm busted in Blackburn

    Hundreds of cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £150,000 have been seized by police. The 'sophisticated' cannabis farm was discovered by officers at a house in Fecitt Brow, Blackburn, on Wednesday. The electricity set-up to power

  • Mowbray's message to supporters during transfer window

    Tony Mowbray admits it isn’t easy to find players in the January window capable of vastly improving his squad. It is for that reason he has told supporters not to expect a raft of incomings before the window closes. Mowbray is happy with the

  • Don't panic! Dad's Army being brought to life at The Lowry

    Two actors, three classic episodes and 25 different characters - the Dad’s Army Radio Show heads to The Lowry, Salford Quays on Sunday with afternoon and evening performances. The stars of the show David Benson and Jack Lane talk about the enduring

  • Elderly woman threatened with iron bar in Baxenden robbery

    AN elderly woman was robbed in her own home and threatened with an iron bar in a ‘despicable’ attack. Police were called at shortly before 1pm today after the men forced their way into the home of the 73-year-old victim on Southwood Drive, Baxenden

  • Leeds United spy saga: Burnley boss has his say

    BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche feels that Leeds United boss Marco Bielsa crossed a line in spying on Derby County's training session, admitting it left 'a bad taste'. But the Clarets chief does feel there are bigger issues to worry about in modern football

  • Rovers injury and illness update ahead of Ipswich Town clash

    Tony Mowbray says the illness and injury situation at Rovers is easing, and his options could look a lot healthier for Saturday’s game with Ipswich Town. Rovers were without four central defenders for Tuesday’s FA Cup third round replay with Newcastle

  • All the Burnley team news ahead of Watford trip

    BURNLEY are waiting on the fitness of winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson for the trip to Watford while boss Sean Dyche is hopeful at least one of his right backs will be fit. Phil Bardsley played in last weekend's win over Fulham but he and Matt Lowton

  • Drunk woman became abusive towards cops

    A DRUNKEN woman who made a 999 call from a phone box got through to the police instead of the ambulance service as she intended. Blackburn magistrates heard when police attended Hannah Kasim was struggling to speak and started gesticulating in the

  • Rovers introduce new senior management team

    Rovers have announced a new senior management team to forge closer links between the club’s three sites. The leadership group will meet frequently to discuss and adopt significant strategic objectives for the club and provide key support to the

  • 'Stanley won't copy Leeds United boss and spy on Derby County'

    ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman won't be employing any spying tactics ahead of his side's FA Cup game with Derby County next week. The Rams booked a trip to the Wham Stadium after beating Premier League side Southampton on penalties in Wednesday's

  • Confessional Festival is back as two-day event for 2019

    BLACKBURN’S boutique music festival Confessional will be back bigger and better than ever in 2019. For the first time, the event, held in Holy Trinity Church, will spread over two days starting on Friday, September 6 and also running on Saturday

  • 'Injuries and illness worry me more than the injustice'

    A crisp Lancashire evening, an FA Cup tie, an opposition to who have almost as glorious a distant past in the competition - when it was prestigious - and who trump our desolate 1960 defeat with a catastrophe in 1974 and two late 90’s capitulations

  • Drunk and angry thief spat at TK Maxx store detective

    A SHOPLIFTER spat at a store detective who had followed her to another shop after foiling her efforts in his own establishment. Blackburn magistrates heard Carla Clark was so drunk she could not remember anything of the incident. Clark, 26, of

  • Confident Clarets can kick on believes Burnley defender

    BURNLEY skipper Ben Mee believes a confident Clarets side can extend their winning streak when they travel to Watford on Saturday. Sean Dyche's side have moved up to 15th in the Premier League table on the back of three straight top flight victories

  • INQUEST: Tributes paid to father-of-two Matthew Coughlin

    THE family of a father-of-two who was found dead in his home have paid tribute to him after an inquest. Matthew Coughlin was pronounced dead at his Whalley Banks, Blackburn, home in July after emergency services were called. The 30-year-old,

  • Bishop mixed up over transgender blessings

    THE Bishop of Blackburn has apologised for causing confusion by issuing two contradictory statements on Church of England plans to bless transgender people. As chairman of the House of Bishops Delegation Committee, the Rt Reverend Julian Henderson

  • £4 million motor expansion to create 40 jobs

    A MAJOR East Lancashire car dealership is investing £4million in building a new state-of-the-art vehicle preparation centre and expanding the showroom at its Blackburn complex. The two developments will enable Hippo Motor Group to increase its workforce

  • New council leader is confirmed

    AN extraordinary meeting of a borough council has confirmed its new leader after the sudden resignation of his predecessor. Cllr Stephen Atkinson took over as leader of Ribble Valley Council Tory group earlier this after Cllr Ken Hind, subject of

  • Plan to turn former newsagents shop into takeaway

    PLANS to turn a former newsagents into a takeaway have received 80 letters of support. The bid to convert the empty shop in Plantation Street, Accrington, are to be discussed by Hyndburn Council's planning committee next week. Developers say

  • Uncertain future for £9 million Clitheroe market plan

    PLANS to revamp Clitheroe Market could be scrapped in favour of a new vision for the wider town centre. Ribble Valley Council’s policy and finance committee will meet next week to discuss whether to continue working with Barnfield Construction on

  • Empowering women event celebrates women

    AN empowering women's event took place last Saturday to raise awareness for women's struggles. Hosted by the Accrington based group leader, Samina Mahmood, the night was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Hyndburn, Cllr Mohammed Ayub and Noreen

  • Depleted squad won't force Rovers in to transfer market

    Rovers boss Tony Mowbray will resist the temptation to simply add ‘bodies’ to his depleted squad. Mowbray was without four central defenders for the FA Cup replay with Newcastle and saw Harrison Reed limp off in the second half. Illness has

  • REVEALED: Town to get new supermarket

    MAJOR retailer Iceland has announced its intentions to open yet another store in the county. In October the frozen-food chain opened a Food Warehouse at Whitebirk’s Peel Centre and plans have been revealed for a new unit in Burnley’s shopping centre

  • Rebel MP Nigel explains his confidence in Mrs May

    TORY Brexit rebel Nigel Evans has explained why he voted against Labour’s vote of no confidence in Theresa May last night. On Tuesday night the Ribble Valley MP joined 177 Conservative colleagues to help inflict a 230 vote defeat on the Prime Minister

  • Firefighters inspire kids at special station experience day

    Eight children from across East Lancs were treated to a day out with a difference, when they were entertained by firefighters at Blackburn Fire Station. The day was arranged by Station Manager, Neil Hardiman, after crews donated the experience to

  • NHS app leaves healthy impression on high school kids

    High school pupils have been given a sneak preview of an exciting new NHS app. Students from Blackburn Central High School road tested the NHS Orb last week and were very impressed with its functions. The Orb, which has received positive feedback

  • Miss Lancashire finalist raises money for charity

    A MISS Lancashire finalist revisited her old primary school to get youngsters to think about spreading their wings when they are older. Aysha Khan, a student from Blackburn, decided to raise money for children’s charity Variety by asking children