TYLER Magloire fulfilled an 11-year dream when turning out for Rovers in their win over Wigan Athletic. The 20-year-old arrived at the club aged nine and, having signed a contract extension last month, marked his progress with a first team debut
AFC DARWEN club officials believe the cash windfall earned from winning £25,000 in the first round of the Buildbase £100k Transfer Deal 2019 will help take the club to the next level. The Salmoners travelled to Wembley earlier this month as one
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 36-year-old Blackburn Rovers supporter who has died. Matthew Green was taken ill while travelling to Ewood Park to watch his beloved team against Preston on Saturday. The 36-year-old, from Accrington, had worked
TRIBUTES have been paid to a retired aerospace engineer who collapsed and died suddenly aged 76. Russell Airey, formerly of Blackburn, was taken ill in Settle, North Yorkshire, on Friday March 9, outside the Skipton Building Society. Born in
ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate believes Tom Heaton's form merited a return to the Three Lions squad after the Burnley captain was called up for European Championship qualifiers. The Clarets skipper is joined in the England party by teammate James
CLARETS pair Tom Heaton and James Tarkowski have been called up by England for European Championship qualifiers with Czech Republic and Montenegro later this month. Burnley goalkeeper Heaton is recalled having reclaimed his place in Sean Dyche's
A FATHER left with a fractured skull was run over by his son, some of his alleged attackers claimed. But prosecutors say CCTV footage clearly showed Ashraf Dawood being set upon by four men, Preston Crown Court was told. His son Qadir Dawood
Tyler Magloire's steely determination impressed boss Tony Mowbray after handing the 20-year-old his Rovers debut. The Under-23s captain stepped in to the side with three senior defenders sidelined, and played a part in a first win, and clean sheet
THE chair of trustees at Pendleside Hospice has been awarded the High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Award for Voluntary Services To The Community. David Brown received the award from the High Sheriff, Tony Attard, at a ceremony at the Guild Hall, Preston
A MAN who incurred debts to pay for his dad's funeral went on a shoplifting spree in an attempt to pay off his creditors. Blackburn magistrates heard that in a 10-day period Jonny Riley went into TK Maxx on seven occasions and stole fragrances with
ACCRINGTON Stanley's home game with Luton Town has been selected for live TV coverage. The League One clash has been switched to Easter Saturday, April 20, with a 5.30pm kick off having originally been scheduled for Good Friday. The two sides
CUDDLES and coffee helped Clarets captain Tom Heaton cope with his spell out of the side – and the goalkeeper wants to cap his recent run of form with an England call up. The Burnley skipper missed 18 months with a shoulder injury before picking
NEIGHBOURS were left in shock after a car ploughed into three parked cars in the early hours. Debbie Redhead said her neighbours in Preston Old Road, Blackburn, were woken to the sound of a BMW smashing head on into a silver Vauxhall Corsa at around
PART of a road has been closed off after a lamppost was left hanging over a lane after being battered by strong winds as Storm Gareth rumbles through East Lancashire. Motorists have been advised to expect slight delays after the lamppost was found
Paul Cook said the goals his Wigan side conceded against Rovers were ‘absolutely criminal’. Danny Graham scored from the spot after Reece James fouled Harrison Reed, and added to his tally in the second half, before Bradley Dack rounded off the
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings after the win over Wigan Athletic. David Raya 8 More commanding off his line, and looked secure under the high ball. Made one excellent save from Windass in the second half. Can
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out five talking points from the win over Wigan. ROTHWELL RE-ENERGISES ROVERS Joe Rothwell has become this year’s Harry Chapman. There is a clamour for him to start more games, but his role remains one
POLICE are asking people who carry knives to surrender them to the nearest police station. As part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long knife surrender, officers are asking people to wrap unwanted knives in newspaper and place them in secure
A MOTHER has told of her anger after her daughters' primary school would not allow them five days off while she undergoes a life-saving heart operation. Emma Payne said she felt let down by St Augustine of Canterbury Primary School in Burnley after
A GRAN diagnosed with terminal lung cancer is appealing for help after she spent part of her working life in East Lancashire factories. Elizabeth Black, 70, has contracted mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in the 1960s, it is believed
PAMPERED pooches were in for a pawsome treat at the launch of a cafe’s brand new event – afternoon tea for dogs. Sanwitches Cafe in Sabden was packed out on Sunday afternoon as hungry hounds descended on the village to indulge on a weekend treat
A FORMER school which has fallen into disrepair after closing could be given a new lease of life. The old Woodtop school on Accrington Road in Burnley could be sold off to Calico Homes if proposals are approved by Burnley Council’s executive, behind
A WOMAN went shoplifting to try to fund the trip to her father's funeral. But when she failed to raise enough cash Rebecca Louise Waldron used the money to "treat" herself to some crack cocaine which she then smoked with friends. Waldron pleaded
CALLS to scrap recycling bags and replace them with bins are to be discussed by councillors in Burnley. Residents petitioned Burnley Council to introduce bins instead of the current system, which sees people forced to use white sacks for paper and
CLARETS stars Aaron Lennon and Ben Mee took centre stage – at the launch of a new mental health project for schools. The Burnley FC players were at Shuttleworth College to help launch the £442,000 School’s Mental Well-Being Project which has been
PROPOSALS to introduce additional on-street parking charges across East Lancashire have been scrapped, a council leader has said. The announcement follows months of campaigning from residents and councillors who strongly objected to Lancashire
PUB bosses are still searching for a new licensee to run a pub which has been closed since New Year's Day. The Adelphi in Railway Road, Blackburn, closed twice in 2016, and once in 2017 due to refurbishment, and also closed temporarily for maintenance
ADDITIONAL cameras to monitor speeds through a village have been placed at a roadside. The new devices, on the A675 in Belmont, aim to stop motorists accelerating through it. The road was one of eight in Lancashire fitted with average speed cameras
VIDEO footage of people littering and fly tipping could be used more to tackle the problem in Blackburn with Darwen, council bosses said. Borough service lead for public protection and environmental health, Gary Johnston, said at the moment the
COUNCIL bosses are exploring options for a new household waste recycling centre in Blackburn. Head of environment Tony Watson said the current site in George Street West was inefficient and often people faced long queues to recycle. And Mr Watson
RUBBISH dumping and littering in a ‘once pleasant community’ has been labelled as some of the worst in the borough by a distressed resident. Alleyways around Infirmary Street in Blackburn have been described as being in a ‘very bad state’, and according
RESIDENTS in Darwen have opposed a planning application to build ten new homes on woodland close to the town centre. The application was registered on February 15, and if approved, would require the felling of a number of trees at the top of Cobden
A WOMAN continued to claim income support despite being in receipt of student grants and loans. Blackburn magistrates heard Jennifer Downie had notified the housing benefit provider of her new circumstances but not the Department of Work and Pensions
JURORS have been sent home after a second day of deliberations in the case of a Nelson drug dealer accused of brutally torturing and murdering his ‘runner’. Christopher Moore, 45, is said to have died after something was pushed so far up his anus
