A man pulled the emergency alarm on a train because he missed his stop. The British Transport Police (BTP) said that on Saturday, a male passenger had been travelling on the 23.20 train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoria, when he pulled the passenger
EAST Lancashire basked in an Easter heatwave this weekend as the mercury soared, reaching highs of 22 degrees celcius. And there was plenty to keep people entertained as hundreds flocked to the various events taking place across the region. But
Stanley 0 Luton Town 3 ACCRINGTON Stanley paid the penalty as they were beaten by League One leaders Luton Town in a tale of spot kicks, sunshine and sendings off. Goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov was villain, hero and villain again in the space
A WOMAN was subjected to a 'violent attack' after a man armed with a gun appeared on her doorstep. Officers were called to Grasmere Avenue in Blackburn at 11.10pm on Saturday. Police said a man had knocked on the door and when the occupant
Darragh Lenihan’s return coinciding with improved defensive displays from Rovers is no coincidence for Tony Mowbray. Rovers have conceded 46 goals in 23 away games this season, more than any team in the division, but have looked more secure in
CHORLEY returned to the top of the league with a display full of the character which has served them so well in this remarkable National League North season. The Magpies delivered a master-class in game-management, working tirelessly to disrupt
A LARGE waste management site in the centre of Blackburn is now in new hands. Neales Waste Management, at the corner of Stanley Street and Gorse Street in Furthergate, has been bought up by Prescot-based CSG Recovery. Bosses say the move is part
AS one half of the most successful musical duo of all time, John Oates admits that for him and partner Daryl Hall life couldn’t be better. Speaking from his home in Nashville, John is preparing to come over to the UK for a series of Hall and
A LEADING motor group has acquired a new and used car dealership in Blackburn. Chapelhouse is the new owner of BCC Suzuki in Shadsworth Road, it has been announced. The company has taken on the Blackburn site alongside BCC in Bolton and their
A WOMAN had to jump out of the path of a taxi as it ploughed into a petrol station. Chloe Egan feared for her life as a black Hackney cab crashed through the Spar shop at Kitchen’s Garage in Trafalgar Street, Burnley, at 11pm on Saturday. The
AN investment package totalling £2.5million is set to create 30 new jobs for an East Lancashire childcare technology specialist. Private funding has enabled Connect Childcare, based near Nelson, to triple the size of its working base. Their £260,000
ROVERS hero Craig Conway swapped his football boots for hair clippers to give six fans a haircut on Saturday. The midfielder, who is also a trained barber, put his cutting skills up for auction so the lucky supporters could have their hair cut
A TEENAGER breathalysed after police stopped a car on the road where he lived later claimed he had not been the driver. Abdul Kamali, 19, of Glenfield Close, Blackburn, was convicted in his absence by the town's magistrates of driving with excess
A MAN put a brick through the window of his local taxi office on Christmas Day after accusing one of their drivers of assaulting his friend. Blackburn magistrates heard after his mum acted as intermediary James Kenneth Twist had a meeting with the
STAFF at a sports and social club are celebrating after winning a prestigious award for their real ale. Sydney Street Sports and Social Club in Accrington have won the 2019 CAMRA club of the year award for Hyndburn. Bar manager, Danny McNeillie
FOOTBALL and curry lovers will be able to enjoy an evening of entertainment as England hero, John Barnes comes to town. Barnsey, who won 79 caps for England, cemented his legendary status among fans after performing the John Barnes rap as part of
Burnley police dog, Lancon Arran, and his trainer, PC Ken Inkle, were celebrating in 1981, as they were awarded the Lancashire Constabulary Handler and Dog of the Year Trophy. PC Inkle and his trusty side-kick, who had been in partnership for only
DENTAL DILEMMAS – Dr Karim Rachidi from Synergy Dental Clinics helps with advice on dental problems Q. I’m off to a couple of festivals soon – any tips on how I can look after my teeth on the go? A. With the excitement that going to a music
A HOSPITAL trust has a contract with a pregnancy and parenting company found to have illegally shared the personal information of more than 14 million people, it has emerged. Bounty UK, which offers advice and goody bags to new parents, unlawfully
WHAT is a hidden gem? Do they really exist? And if they do, can they be hidden in plain sight? Answers coming up, as we review Thira – which has the potential to be hailed as a bona fide Blackburn hidden gem – that is if we decide, if it’s hidden
Hundreds of football fans got to meet their sporting heroes on Wednesday, at a meet and greet. Blackburn Rovers stars Lewis Travis and David Raya, drew a huge crowd to Ewood Park for a special Easter signing session. Fans of all ages made their
PATIENTS will benefit from extra GP appointments over Easter, health chiefs have said. Almost 100,000 additional general practice appointments will be available across the country over the Easter bank holiday weekend. The NHS has confirmed patients
From Corrie stars to sports stars, there's a long list of talented people to come out of East Lancashire in recent years, including a former Stonyhurst College student and a Burnley cricket-playing legend. While many of our celebs have now moved
A GLUTEN free food fair will kick-start Coeliac Awareness Week. The event has been organised jointly by the Preston and East Lancashire groups of national charity Coeliac UK. It will bring together around 25 of the North West’s best manufacturers
A TEENAGER with a long history of crime despite his tender years has been locked up. Shane Brady, formerly of Burnley, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud, four counts of handling stolen goods, one count of theft, and one count of possessing
Rovers are working to get the best out of Adam Armstrong, with Tony Mowbray believing his £1.75m transfer fee to have been a bargain. Armstrong shone in the win over QPR on Good Friday and with Rovers looking to play a more progressive style, Mowbray
AN outstanding modern detached house with the ‘wow’ factor, 3 Jacks Key Drive, Darwen, is situated in the sought after Whitehall area. This superb property, on the market for £299,950 chain-free, enjoys a prominent position at the entrance to this
