TWO men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the murder of Steven Thurston. George Preshur, 30, and Andrew Tate, 22, both of Keele Walk, Blackburn, were sent in custody to Preston Crown Court where they will appear tomorrow.
Premier League fixtures for the forthcoming season are released tomorrow, with Burnley having struggled on the opening day in recent seasons. Sean Dyche acknowledged that the European adventure his squad embarked on 12 months ago, which saw their
Five people were involved in a crash when a car flipped onto its side. Emergency services were called to the incident which happened around 3.30pm on Preston New Road, close to the Beardwood Hospital. Two cars had reportedly crashed, causing
DETECTIVES investigating an incident in which staff and a customer were sprayed in the face with an unknown liquid during a robbery at an Accrington post office have made an arrest. A 47-year-old man from Bolton was arrested on suspicion of robbery
British Transport Police are seeking to speak to a man after a member of staff at Blackburn railway station was racially abused. The incident happened on June 2 when a man forced his way through the barrier before returning to throw insults at the
Tony Mowbray revealed Craig Conway contacted him directly to explain why he opted to turn down the offer of an extended Ewood Park stay. Conway, along with Jack Rodwell, were offered fresh deals by Rovers but the Scot chose to end his five-and-a-half
TRAINS between Clitheroe and Blackburn had to be cancelled after an HGV hit a bridge. The incident happened on Waddington Road, Clitheroe, around 9.50am on Wednesday, and resulted in delays, suspension of services and in some cases, cancellations
Traffic on the M65 had to be held and diverted as police closed the motorway in both directions. Officers received a concern for welfare call at around 12pm on Wednesday, and closed the motorway between junctions five and six near Blackburn.
HOPES are growing the Forest of Bowland can become a hen harrier stronghold again after chicks hatched for the second year running there. RSPB staff have confirmed chicks have been born in four nests across the Bowland Estate. Just nine successful
With Rovers keen to play a more possession-based game, a key signing this summer could well be in central midfield. Adam Maher was scouted on a number of occasions, and the Dutch midfielder, available on a free transfer, became a key target. However
TWO men were taken to hospital after a crash on the M65 near Blackburn. The two-vehicle crash happened on the westbound carriageway between junctions three and two at around 9am today. A man, in his 50s, who suffered a head injury and a man
CONOR Mitchell has joined Larne FC after the expiry of his contract at Burnley. The Northern Ireland under 21 international's time at Turf Moor included loan spells at St Johntone and Linfield, where he finished last season. Mitchell failed
Charlie Mulgrew said it was an ‘absolute honour’ to captain Scotland, despite it coming in a 3-0 defeat in Belgium. Mulgrew took over the armband after Liverpool full back, and regular skipper, Andy Robertson didn’t feature because of injury.
PROFITS are slightly down for the East Lancashire pubs, hotels and brewing giant Daniel Thwaites. But a sterling World Cup for England has enabled the Mellor company to offset a challenging year for its inns. Turnover is slightly up, at £96.9m
FIVE sets of historical mayoral chains and badges from the former Bowland, Clitheroe and Blackburn rural district councils have been stolen. Ribble Valley Council's chief executive, Marshal Scott, confirmed thieves broke into the Ribble Valley Civic
A student’s photographic exhibition is highlighting girl power in football. Mum of two Carly Jones, whose daughters Layla, aged seven, and Ruby, four, both play the sport, she says she wanted to show how females playing football was a huge confidence
AN entertaining spoof of a traditional 1920s’ musical is being served up by Blackburn Gilbert and Sullivan Society. The Drowsy Chaperone, which opens at the Blackburn Empire Theatre tonight and runs until Saturday, is a light-hearted romp featuring
This is a wonderful image of a Sunday procession taking place in Accrington, 1953. This was the year the town elected its first female mayor, Grace Rothwell, who six years earlier became the first woman to be elected onto Accrington Town Council
A TEACHER is taking part in a sporting challenge to help him overcome the grief of losing his brother to suicide. Design and technology teacher Adam Graham’s brother Damian took his own life in January 2018. He was found dead in a room at the Premier
A LETTING agent owner discovered a cannabis farm worth around £30,000 had been growing in one of his landlord's flats. Channel 5's 'Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords' went behind the scenes into the life of private renting once again at Paul Ainsworth-Lord's
THE year is 1932, the scene is set for an important ceremony to take place - the laying of the foundation stone for Accrington's new police station. It was laid by Home Secretary Sir Herbert Samual. At the time the brick versus stone controversy
POLICE have issued images of East Lancashire's most wanted men. They are wanted for a range of alleged offences. Anyone with information about their whereabouts should not approach the men but call police on 101. Ricky Brizell, 34, of Blackburn
WELL it’s finally happened – the BBC have announced that the free TV licence for millions of people over 75 is to be axed. The brutal act was pushed onto the BBC by the Tories who at their 2017 election had vowed to keep the perk. However, apparently
A SENIOR nurse who falsified 16 training certificates has been told she acted "deplorably" as she was struck off by her professional watchdog. Blackburn-based Julie Cummins had been a clinical quality safeguarding and performance co-ordinator for
A MAN has avoided jail after becoming involved in a fight that left a party-goer needing metal plates in his jaw. Daniel Harwood was out in Baggy's Wine Bar, Great Harwood, when a fight broke out between himself and an unsuspecting victim, Damien
Tony Mowbray revealed Rovers haven’t offered a deal to target Stewart Downing - but is interested in bringing him to Ewood Park. Downing is set to leave boyhood club Middlesbrough and is available on a free transfer this summer, and his experience
DEMAND to provide services for patients with complex mental health needs means there is no concrete date for Calderstones Hospital to close, councillors heard. Cllr Dave Smith grilled Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses over the future of
COMMUNITY heroes from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned at the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards held in King Georges Hall. 21 awards were presented to individuals and groups who go the extra mile to support others and help make their neighbourhoods
CHECKS making it easier to uncover past criminal behaviour of prospective taxi drivers are set to be adopted in Blackburn with Darwen. Earlier this year, The Department for Transport (DfT) launched a consultation on new licensing guidelines for
