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  • Former Blackburn Rovers star Fred Pickering, 78, dies

    FORMER Blackburn Rovers legend Fred Pickering has died, aged 78. Pickering, who started his career at his home town club in 1959 as a defender, but became a goal-scoring forward, died on Saturday morning. The father-of-three scored 61 goals

  • Match report: Brighton 1 - 3 Burnley

    BRIGHTON - 1 BURNLEY - 3 Burnley have moved up to 15th in the Premier League, and three points above the drop zone, after winning 3-1 against Brighton. Chris Wood scored twice and Ashley Barnes converted a penalty to make it 3-0 before Shane

  • Reaction: Nature of Bristol City winner frustrates Mowbray

    The nature of Bristol City’s winning goal frustrated Tony Mowbray as Rovers suffered a third league defeat at Ewood Park. Eros Pisano came off the bench to score from two yards out with 11 minutes to play, holding off Ryan Nyambe, to turn in a

  • Have you seen Mary?

    Have you seen Mary Gilheaney? The 28-year-old, from Haslingden, was last seen in Blackburn on Thursday. Police said she is described as white, five foot tall, has a slim build with dark long hair and might be wearing a grey hooded top with a

  • Report: Rovers suffer just third home loss of the season

    ROVERS 0 BRISTOL CITY 1 (Pisano, 79)   Rovers suffered just a third home league defeat of the season as Bristol City stretched their winning run to eight games. Eric Pisano came off the bench to score the only goal of what was a

  • Dack and Graham start as Mulgrew returns for Rovers

    Bradley Dack and Danny Graham were both passed fit to start for Rovers against Bristol City. The pair were forced off in the second half of last weekend’s defeat at Brentford, a game in which they both scored. Darragh Lenihan misses out through

  • Two people taken to hospital after settee fire

    TWO people were taken to hospital after a house fire in Blackburn. The incident took place on Railton Avenue at 9.32am this morning. A Lancashire Fire spokesman said: "Two crews from Blackburn attend the scene and fans were used to divert smoke

  • Girl, 15, wins gold at karate tournament

    A 15-YEAR-OLD girl has won gold at a karate tournament. Nelson's Anica Kelly claimed the medal at the Liverpool Open Karate Championship in her second ever tournament last month. Her proud father, Stephen, said he was more nervous on the day

  • Premier League football club bridges ties with Mongolia

    A PREMIER League football community group are continuing to expand its reach overseas. Burnley FC in the Community's chief executive officer, Neil Hart and head of overseas football development, Paul Wozny, spent a week in Mongolia to meet with

  • Stanley have a score to settle, says John Coleman

    Being without a goal in more than 500 minutes of League One football is something that hurts Stanley boss John Coleman. As a former striker himself, he has gone through previous barren runs, but says a lack of goals for a team is concerning.

  • Mowbray drops hint about possible new role for Armstrong

    Tony Mowbray says playing out wide shouldn’t be a barrier to goals for Championship player of the month Adam Armstrong. A fine January has seen Armstrong move to eight goals since his permanent move from Newcastle United, one fewer than he managed

  • Weekend walk: Enjoy the spectacular views around Beacon Fell

    START: Beacon Fell Country Park. Main pay and display car park near the visitor centre. Beacon Fell is situated on minor lanes north of Longridge and west of Chipping. Follow the brown tourist signs. DISTANCE: 5 miles (allow 2-3 hours) MAP: OS

  • Another record-breaking year for East Lancashire Railway

    ANOTHER record year has been notched up by volunteers on the East Lancashire Railway. Staff and volunteers on the heritage railway, which runs from Rawtenstall to Ramsbottom and through to Bury, broke the 200,000 passenger mark for 2018, according

  • Building waste in canal to be cleaned up 'immediately'

    BUILDING waste found in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is going to be cleaned up immediately, the builders alleged to be responsible say. Several cement bags and other items were spotted in the canal which backs onto a £3.5million Hearle Homes housing

  • Stolen Victorian street signs returned to council

    VICTORIAN cast iron street name signs stolen from terraced houses across Hyndburn are back where they belong. The street name plates were among 20 reported as stolen last autumn and recovered in Morecambe recently. Returning the name plates to

  • Have your say on Burnley town centre shops

    BURNLEY Council has launched a consultation to gather views from the public, businesses and other organisations on draft guidance to help shop owners and traders improve the design quality of their shopfronts. The guidance is an important part of

  • Over-criticism would be harsh on "work in progress" Rovers

    Tony Mowbray believes Rovers are a work in progress in their first season back in the Championship and will only improve with time. Rovers are four points behind today’s sixth-placed visitors Bristol City and had won four matches in a row before

  • Holly Bradshaw hopes small steps can lead to giant strides

    Holly Bradshaw said the ‘rebel and risk taker’ in her meant there was no way she could overlook the indoor season - starting with the British Championships in Birmingham today. Injuries and set backs has meant the Chorley star has not competed

  • Six-year banning orders for Blackburn Rovers troublemakers

    SIX-year bans have been handed out to two Blackburn Rovers fans for provoking serious trouble during an away match last year. Francis Brown, 48, and Frankie Brown, 22, were also jailed for four months following the outbreak of violence at the Stoke

  • Car park charges battle will continue says councillor

    THE Liberal Democrat who led the campaign to prevent Lancashire County Council from introducing on-street parking charges in Nelson and Colne has welcomed Thursday's 'climbdown'. Now Pendle Rural ward's Cllr David Whipp has vowed to fight any move

  • Darwen pensioner, 85, warns of 'scam' emails asking for money

    A PENSIONER has warned of ‘scam’ e-mails asking for money and card details. Eileen Eastham, 85, from Darwen, said she has received several emails since January 31 asking her to invest money and to confirm her payment details. They suggest that

  • Rossendale Council seeks views on measures to control dogs

    PEOPLE in Rossendale will be asked for their thoughts on dogs in public places. Rossendale Council is launching a consultation into a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to introduce amended dog controls across the borough. In 2009, the council

  • Asbestos removal bill facing council

    COUNCIL bosses could have to fork out an extra £32,000 to remove asbestos from a former care home. Blackburn with Darwen Council officials gave consent for the demolition of Blakewater Lodge in Swallow Drive, Blackburn, last year. The future

  • Harry Potter day arrives at college

    PUPILS had a magical time when their College celebrated Harry Potter. Fearns Community Sports college in Stacksteads hosted the popular wizard theme event for the students. Wordsearches, quizzes, and competitions saw pupils at making wands and designing

  • Padiham terraced homes plan could be approved

    PLANS for 10 new homes on overgrown land in Padiham could be approved next week. Burnley Council’s development control committee will meet to discuss the application for land at Grove Lane and High Street, where it is proposed to build two terraces

  • £440k scheme to ease ‘misery’ of road junction

    A DANGEROUS ‘bottleneck’ junction in the middle of a town is to be given a £440,000 upgrade including new sensitive traffic lights to ease congestion. The cash will be spent on the junction in the centre of Brierfield which has long been a concern

  • Ex-pub landlord in teen girl sex and prostitution charges

    A FORMER Oswaldtwistle pub landlord has appeared before Blackburn magistrates on sexual charges involving young females. Colin Lord, 61, of Pride Close, Blackburn, who previously ran the Lord Longworth pub, faces seven charges of sexual assault,