SUNDERLAND 2 Honeyman 55, McGeady 62 STANLEY 2 Kee 30 (pen), Smyth 52 ACCRINGTON Stanley scored their first goals of 2019 in a pulsating clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Reds deservedly led 2-0 thanks to goals from
Only a week ago Tony Mowbray was celebrating his manager of the month award for January after Rovers’ four consecutive league wins. The Rovers boss is now preparing for Sunday’s visit of Middlesbrough as they look to avoid a similar number of consecutive
Police are asking for help in identifying a man following a burglary. The incident took place on February 12 in Leamington Road, Blackburn. A spokesperson for the police said: "We want to speak to the man pictured in the CCTV image and are asking
BURGLARS are targeting beauty businesses across Blackburn, police have warned. In response police are visiting hairdressers and beauty salons in the area and giving owners security advice, including only displaying dummy straighteners. It comes
MANY are quite adamant that they do not wish for Shamima Begum to return to the UK after leaving for Syria four years ago. She was one of three schoolgirls – along with Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase – from London who left their homes and families
POLICE were called to a Burnley store this afternoon. The incident happened at the Primark shop at 1.15pm near Curzon Street. A Lancashire Police spokesman confirmed it was in the store and two people were being detained in relation to a 'shoplifting
STUDENTS gathered outside the town hall in Blackburn as part of a UK-wide protest against climate change. Chalk written messages on the ground outside the building said ‘Save our Planet! Take action now!’ and banners were used during their protest
A POPULAR pub which closed suddenly in January has been put up for sale. The Pack Italian Restaurant and Bar in Elton Road, Belthorn, is up for sale with Keenans Estate Agents. It states on property website Rightmove that offers in the region
WATCHING Blackburn Rovers has been a hair-raising experience for a season-ticket holder after agreeing to shave his head for a bet. Jack Allan, 17, of Bury Road in Haslingden, told his friends he would put the razor to his long locks if Rovers
BURNLEY Under-23 boss Steve Stone is pleased to see his side challenging on two fronts as he prepares for tonight’s trip to Hull City (7pm). A 4-2 win at Bolton lifted the Clarets to second place in the Professional Development League and they remain
IT seems to be a common idea that the 1960s were a golden age, bought to an end by joining the EU. Let’s look at a few facts. First, in 1960 we joined the European Free Trade Association, so if we leave the EU with no deal we are going back to
AFTER Britain enjoyed its warmest Valentine's Day in more than 20 years, sunny spells are set to continue this weekend. The Met Office says a high of 16.1C (61F) was recorded in the Welsh town of Bala making it the warmest 14 February since 1998
WE have gone behind the curtain to look back at all the action from drama groups in Darwen. There was clearly lots of fun on stage at some of these productions. One of the shots shows the cast and crew of Raw Cotton’s Romeo and Juliet trying
A 29-YEAR-OLD woman was arrested following a car crash in the early hours of Friday morning. The woman, from Blackburn, remains in custody having been arrested in suspicion of drink or drug driving. Pictures taken at the scene on Preston
PETER Crouch believes Burnley will suit him and admits he has been impressed with what he’s seen from his teammates in the early stages of his Clarets career. The 38-year-old made his debut off the bench against Southampton two days after signing
A MAN claimed he had punched a former friend because he had thrown his pet cat into a compound where it was ripped apart by two guard dogs. Blackburn magistrates heard the incident with the cat was alleged to have happened while Carl Lewis was being
Amari’i Bell says Rovers will do all they can to ensure the season does not fizzle out after falling to 14th in the table. A third successive defeat has seen Rovers drop to their lowest position since August. Bell scored his first Rovers goal
DRIVERS who continue to leave their cars parked on a pavement outside of a town centre restaurant are once again being warned to change their behaviour. Officers from Blackburn warned motorists of the dangers of parking their cars directly outside
AN ELDERLY couple have been left £4,200 out of pocket in what police believe was a targeted con by rogue traders. Police said two men in high-vis clothing, falsely posing as builders working at Accrington Stanley, went to the couple’s house in
DAN Barlaser would like nothing more than to break Stanley’s goal drought with the winner against Sunderland. The midfielder is a Newcastle United supporter and is on loan with the Reds from the Magpies. And, having tasted derby day victories
A FINANCE group in Blackburn has announced a £75million securities deal to help small businesses. Praetura Asset Finance Group (PAG), which has offices at Brownhill, has confirmed the support from NatWest Markets. Bosses say it will enable the
ROVERS legend Alan Shearer made a beeline for East Lancashire when he signed on to provide FA Cup final punditry. The 48-year-old headed to Scruples, in Barrowford, for a custom-made three-piece suit after securing the BBC gig. Shearer is a regular
FOSTER carers who have looked after Lancashire's children for more than a decade have been honoured with a lunch at County Hall. The celebration was attended by foster carers, county councillors and senior officers. The carers had all been fostering
A CHILD ran out of school during yesterday morning's dropping off time. The five-year-old boy had ran from the breakfast club in the hall through a set of fire doors and out of Meadowhead Community Infant School's front gates in Blackburn. The
A DOG bakery was destroyed in a massive blaze allegedly sparked by a poorly-fitted smart meter, it has been claimed. Diane Murphy, 44, of Great Harwood-based Millie and Ruby’s, insists an engineer for E.ON failed to install the meter correctly –
RUBBISH that has plagued a beauty spot for months has become worse than ever, a resident said. Tyres, burned-out beds, bricks and household waste has been dumped across land near the former Rishton Paper Mill, off Hermitage Street in Rishton.
A HEADTEACHER has praised her students and staff after reaching the top three per cent of schools for reading, writing and mathematics in the UK - for the third year running. Donna McNicoll of St Mary's RC Primary School, in Haslingden, was sent
SEAN Dyche believes Dwight McNeil’s role in Burnley’s upturn in fortunes is one that cannot be ignored. The teenage winger came into the side against West Ham in December and his inclusion has coincided with a seven-game unbeaten Premier League
THE boss of one of Burnley’s best-known hotels has pleaded guilty to putting staff and residents at risk through a series of fire safety blunders. The Crown Hotel, formerly known as the Keirby Park, was shut down in December 2017 after an inspection
OLYMPIC team supplier Simon Jersey has confirmed consultations have begun over relocating more jobs out of East Lancashire. Bosses are understood to be talking to staff over shifting a number of positions from their Altham headquarters to their
A PENSIONER who was enjoying his 55th wedding anniversary suffered a fractured skull when he was blown over by a gust of wind, an inquest heard. James Tattersall – known as Jim - died within hours of the fall, which occurred during Storm Ali as
A TEENAGER with a flair for cooking has been offered the opportunity of a lifetime in one of Lancashire’s best restaurants. Matthew Marriot, from Oswaldtwistle, narrowly missed out on making it through to the national finals of the FutureChef competition
A MAN who allegedly sexually assaulted two teenage girls is said to have told one of them he could get her work as a prostitute. Noel Green allegedly groping both girls on separate occasions during the summer of last year. It is claimed the 32
PLANS to redevelop facilities for a junior football club have received a six-figure funding boost. Proposals to improve Worsthone Recreation Ground were approved by Burnley Council last year, and now Fulledge Colts youth football club has been
Tony Mowbray won’t allow Rovers to let their season fizzle out as he targets as high a finish as possible in the remaining 14 games. Mowbray admits his side are likely to ‘fall short’ of any hopes they had of reaching the top six after a run of
A MAN who sexually groomed and abused a teenage girl for more than two years has been jailed. David Rawcliffe, 28, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to eight counts of sexual activity with a girl under the age
SHORT delays are expected as a busy road will close for up to five days for resurfacing. Audley Range in Blackburn will be closed from Monday between North Road and Accrington Road while the road is resurfaced. The work is expected to be completed
Two advice surgeries are being held for residents in Darwen this weekend. Labour councillors from Darwen East and Darwen West Wards will be available to chat to people in their constituencies at Darwen Library on Saturday, from 10.30am until 11.30am
CONTROVERSIAL plans for more than a dozen new homes on former allotments are to be determined next week. Last year, MJ Hart Homes put forward an application to Blackburn with Darwen Council proposing 14 new homes on land off Albert Street in Hoddlesden
