Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was shot in the leg. Armed police officers were called to Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, after a man in his 30s suffered a gunshot wound to his leg at around 5.40pm.
Rovers Ladies have agreed a deal that will see them continue to play at Bamber Bridge for at least the next two seasons. During their time at The Sir Tom Finney Stadium, Rovers have won three successive league titles and will next season be plying
HAVE you seen this man? Police are looking to speak to William Connelly in relation to a burglary in Nelson. A police spokesman said: "He is 35 years of age and is believed to be in Nelson. "If you have any information please contact police
BUILDERS have arrived on site to begin work on a £1.4million project which will transform a town's sports facilities. By September a FIFA-accredited artificial grass pitch will have been installed at the Edisford Sport Complex in Clitheroe, along
SIX dogs had to be rescued and three people including a baby were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a kitchen. Firefighters were called Bath Street, Colne, after receiving a call from a worried neighbour who said she could see smoke coming
A CHEF who was left jobless 24 hours after he was diagnosed with cancer has managed to turn his life around by getting in the boxing ring. Dom Allen’s world came crashing down after he was told by doctors he had testicular cancer. A day later
THE original bad boy of the restaurant world is bringing a new venue to one of East Lancashire's best-known hotels. Marco Pierre White is to open a new restaurant at the Mercure Preston Samlesbury Hotel, Samlesbury, and will start to welcome guests
POLICE have released images of men they want to speak to about allegations of domestic abuse. The public are advised not to approach the men but to pass on any information about their whereabouts to police via 101. Craig Hawley, 31, from Hyndburn
DIANA Vickers is to join the cast of The Entertainer which comes to Manchester in October as part of a UK tour. The former X Factor semi-finalist who became an award-winning musical theatre star will play Jean Rice is a new adaptation of John Osborne
Charlie Taylor has backed fellow left back Stephen Ward to find a new club quickly after his Burnley departure was confirmed. The Republic of Ireland international’s five years at Turf Moor will come to an end when his contract expires this summer
Burnley's marathon man Ben Mee believes the Clarets can be proud of their 15th-placed finish in the Premier League. On paper it is a slip from the run to seventh 12 months earlier that sealed a spot in the Europa League. But having been three
Six players finished their season away from Ewood Park on loan, but how have they fared and what lies in store for each of them next season? Rovers reporter RICH SHARPE casts his eyes over the loan rangers... SCOTT WHARTON A unique year
A DOG was rescued from underneath a car after running into the road. Accrington Fire Service were called to an incident at 10.20pm on Monday on Manchester Road in Accrington, after reports of a dog being hit by a car. The dog was trapped underneath
POLICE driving instructors Paul Dixon and Frank Townley talk to the Association Chairman John Deakin, of the Blackburn Area Road Safety Silver Jubilee Open Day at Ewood Park. The two police driving instructors took people for a safety drive around
A COMMUNITY leader has issued a plea for calm after an 'axe attack' in Blackburn left a 30-year-old man in hospital with serious head injuries. Rival factions clashed outside the Ice Blast takeaway in Whalley New Road, at around 12.30am last Friday
ON the front-page in 1969 was a young weeping bride, whose wedding had to be cancelled yet again due to the groom going missing. Blackburn sailor Stephen Slator and his bride-to-be Marlene Martin were set for a register office ceremony, but an
A NEW novel for young people set in Blackburn during the 1862 ‘Cotton Famine’ will be published on June 8. While principally aimed at an 11-plus readership, it will also appeal to older residents who remember the town before its 1960s redevelopment
A group of fine art students who had to find a new home to display their work after their original venue burned down, are hosting an exhibition. Second year students from Blackburn College's Fine Art Degree course will be putting their work on display
The stunning landscapes that make the Lake District so special, are set to come alive thanks to one man and his lens. Photographer, Matt Donnelly, will be showcasing his collection of inspiring images in order to take people on a journey through
Labour councillors are holding advice surgeries this weekend for people seeking information on council related matters. Councillors Jane Oates, Brian Taylor, Dave Smith and Stephanie Brookfield, from Darwen East and Darwen West wards, will be in
MOVE over Simon Cowell and David Walliams... a checkout supervisor from Darwen was the real star of prime-time television on Saturday night. Checkout supervisor Krissie Atkins may be a bit of a local celeb after appearing in the Lancashire Telegraph
A MAN who smashed a car wing mirror as he walked past was given a discharge by police on condition he wrote a letter of apology and paid £100 compensation. Blackburn magistrates heard the letter was delivered but the money was not after Luke Raymond
CALLS are being made to save a 'vital' bus service that links Preston to Skipton through the heart of the Ribble Valley. A petition was launched on Saturday in a bid to convince operators to save the 'much-loved' 280 bus, with over 200 signatures pledged
A LEADING employer in East Lancashire has blasted the Brexit 'no man's land' which he insists is harming business. Bosses at J and J Ormerod in Bacup say they have been forced to stockpile £1million worth of raw materials, sourced from mainland
A BOLTON Wanderers fan was seen lighting a flare in the concourse area at Ewood Park during the game against Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn magistrates heard Joshua Greenwood was then seen dancing around with the lit flare in his hand. Gareth Price
A PROBATION hostel in Blackburn has been held up as a beacon for professionals looking to deal with the problems associated with illicit drugs. Public Health England (PHE) has drawn up guidelines for NHS and frontline criminal justice staff, as
CRIMINALS who dump waste and fly-tip need to be handed tougher sentences to deter them amid an almost 40 per cent rise in fly-tipping incidents since 2012, councils say. Analysis by the Local Government Association reveals that no-one convicted
IF we think modern day elections, such as this month's council polls, can be venomous, local historian David Hughes account of the 'particularly violent' 1868 campaign in Blackburn makes them look like tame. He reveals that the contest was spiced
COUNCIL planners have ordered developers to reinstate the historic frontages of two buildings in market town which were knocked down without permission. The facades of a former newspaper office and shop on King Street in Clitheroe's Conservation
Corry Evans believes summer signings will help ‘raise the standards’ when Rovers return for pre-season. Boss Tony Mowbray wants to see Rovers improve on their 15th place finish next season and is keen to add ready-made first team players to his
A GRANDFATHER who had to have his leg amputated after a fall in the garden died due to complications, an inquest heard. Paul Anthony Tierney was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after family and friends urged him to seek help for an injury sustained
