MOTORISTS planning to use the Grane Road between Blackburn and Haslingden will have to rethink their route from the middle of this week. A section of the busy East Lancashire road will be closed as Lancashire County Council deal with maintenance
AN East Lancashire nightclub is gearing up to welcome one of the world's biggest boy bands back through their doors. Backstreet is officially coming back as global superstars the Backstreet Boys will be travelling to Darwen on Monday night for
POLICE have issued advice for motorists as the number of cars and vans being broken into is on the rise. Sergeant Shaun Pearson from Darwen's Neighbourhood police team said he has seen an increase in vehicle crime across the region, and mentioned
A festival celebrating Eid has been cancelled. Eid in the Park, which was due to take place in Blackburn's Corporation Park today has been cancelled. Stall holders and volunteers arrived at the park this morning to set-up, but organisers decided
The early May Day bank holiday will move to a Friday next year. The public holiday, which is traditionally held on a Monday, will be moved back four days in 2020, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. VE Day - or Victory in Europe
BURNLEY FC Women are holding a trial evening for players who are interested in joining the club’s first and reserve teams. The trial will take place on Tuesday from 8-10pm at Nelson and Colne College, Scotland Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 7YT.
A FOOTBALL fan who travelled to Portugal to watch the national team says he has not seen any trouble - and that the locals have been 'very welcoming'. Paul Clegg, from Blackburn, travelled to Portugal to watch England play Netherlands on Thursday
WHEN James William Marshall discovered the first nugget of gold at Sutter’s Mill, word of his discovery sparked the Californian Gold Rush of 1848. Today, remnants of this period can be found throughout the Golden State, and nowhere more so than along
Police are actively looking for a man who has not been seen since Friday afternoon. Officers in Blackburn are seeking help to find James Tanner, who often spends time in the Langho and Whalley areas. Mr Tanner, 44, was last seen in Wilpshire
A NEW hub for carers has opened in Accrington and a host of activities and events are planned to coincide with National Carers Week next week. The new base for Carers Link which includes a charity shop, cafe, community garden and drop-in information
THE fortunes of an East Lancashire hotel have been transformed after an appearance on Channel 5’s The Hotel Inspector. The Rosehill House Hotel in Burnley featured on the first episode of the programme’s new series. Award-winning hotelier Alex
GETTING THERE START: Slaidburn village car park by the toilets, between the Riverside Cafe and the B6478 road bridge over the River Hodder. DISTANCE: 5 miles (allow 2-3 hours) MAP: OS Explorer OL41 Forest of Bowland THIS walk links the
THE royal baby was not the only bundle of joy to arrive in May. Parents across East Lancashire celebrated the arrivals of their own little princes and princesses. One of the first to be born was Teddy Ezra Braithwaite, born on May 1, 2019,
We asked you to suggest your favourite social clubs in East Lancashire and you certainly didn’t let us down. Judging by the response we got, social clubs still play a key role in the community and are an essential ingredient when it comes to a good
"Yeah, it’s great, after what’s been quite a journey for me really. I went from starting a game against France in the Stade de France in the June (2017) and that’s when I was really looking to push on and stake my claim for the World Cup the following
HOUSEHOLDERS are facing a “barrage” of council tax scams offering bogus refunds or threatening fines, town hall leaders have warned. Fraudsters are telling people via text, email and phone that they have either paid too much council tax and are
RESIDENTS who petitioned Blackburn with Darwen Council to resurface their road could see their wishes partially granted. People living on Hudson Close in Blackburn wrote to the council asking the local authority to fork out for a complete resurfacing
A DEAL has been agreed for Accrington Stanley to set up a training base at the King George V playing fields in Baxenden. Hyndburn Council cabinet members yesterday backed the deal and leader of the council Miles Parkinson said he was optimistic
TOURISM in the Ribble Valley is booming, latest figures show. Recently released statistics show day visitors to the borough remained constant in 2017, while the number of visitors staying in the area overnight rose by more than nine per cent on
FOOTBALL fans will be able to gather in Blackburn town centre and roar England on as the Lionesses get set to take on all comers in the Women's World Cup. Phil Neville’s side will be competing in the tournament in France with a selection of the
A 78-YEAR-OLD woman became so fed-up with the state of her husband’s grave that she bought her own strimmer to trim down overgrown weeds and bushes in a cemetery. Families with loved ones buried in the Darwen Cemetery have said that they have been
Rovers could make moves in the European market this summer - but chief executive Steve Waggott isn’t expecting an influx of overseas signings. Tony Mowbray, and his recruitment team led by Stuart Harvey, have spent time on the continent in recent
A ‘VITAL’ bus route linking Preston to East Lancashire has been saved after hundreds of people signed a petition opposing a motion to scrap the service. The 280 bus was under threat as operator Rotala Preston Bus advised it could no longer provide
AN incredible eight people across East Lancashire and Chorley are waking up this morning having been honoured by The Queen. Some of the area's business leaders, political movers and shakers and community campaigners figure in Her Majesty's birthday
