A 12-year-old boy and his mother are in a serious condition in hospital after coming off a quad bike in Chorley. The driver of the Quadzilla quad bike, a 44-year-old woman from Chorley, suffered significant head injuries and was taken to hospital
WOLVES – 1 BURNLEY – 1 THERE was late drama at Molineux as a Raul Jimenez penalty in the 95th minute meant Burnley drew 1-1 with Wolves. Burnley took the lead through a superb Ashley Barnes goal in the first half – his fourth in three games
POLICE investigating the disappearance of a mother-of-two have this evening confirmed that a body has been found. Officers were alerted to the discovery in Accrington Cemetery on Saturday evening and have now confirmed that the find is that of
LEADERS Settle took a big step towards winning the Ribblesdale Cricket League title with victory over second-placed Read. This 48-run triumph was set up by the North Yorkshire side posting 191-6 batting first. Having won the toss and elected
SEVERAL police cars attended Accrington Cemetery this afternoon and a forensic tent was set up in the grounds. One entrance and a large section of the graveyard in Burnley Road were sealed off with tape. Dozens of officers were seen in the
CHORLEY were left still seeking their first win of the season after completing their third goalless draw of the campaign against a determined Pools side. Both teams gave their all in front of a crowd of 1,395 at a baking Victory Park with a draw
A SEX offender failed to reveal to police two names he was using to operate social media accounts. Blackburn magistrates heard officers who carried out a compliance visit discovered pornography on an iPad but an in depth examination had still to
A DRIVER who was aware there was a police car behind him at traffic lights went through on red because he thought they were broken. Blackburn magistrates heard as Aiden John Shuttleworth made the decision to set off the lights changed and the police
Blackburn Rovers 0 Cardiff City 0 Did you go to watch the match against Cardiff City? If so you might have made it into our Blackburn Rovers fan gallery. Click through the images to see if you recognise anyone cheering on Rovers.
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out four talking points from the 0-0 draw with Cardiff City. GALLY’S GOAL QUEST Sam Gallagher started his third consecutive game on the wing for Rovers. His wait for a goal now runs to almost 19 months
A FATHER has spoken of his agony after enduring a day-long wait before a stolen van containing vital wheelchairs for his daughter was found. Ian Ford was left dismayed when he found out his blue Transit passenger van had been stolen by thieves
DARWEN’S delayed 1940’s Day went with a swing in the sun. The tenth annual celebration of ‘ the war years’ saw the town’s new Market Square packed with hundreds celebrating the fashions, vehicles and music of the time. The event was planned for
Accrington Stanley’s frustrating start to the new season continued with a 2-0 defeat at Fleetwood. Here we take a look at how the players performed at Highbury with John Coleman’s side still looking for their first win of the campaign. Dimi
Neil Warnock welcomed ‘a proper result’ as Cardiff picked up their first away point of the season. The Bluebirds boss felt his side had opportunities to win at Ewood Park but also conceded that sloppiness on their part could have seen them lose
John Coleman couldn’t wait to show a photograph to referee Peter Wright after Stanley’s 2-0 loss to Fleetwood as he felt it showed both sides should have ended the game with 10-men instead of just the Reds. It won’t make any difference as influential
THE takeover of an historic Blackburn solicitors firm is part of a £100million expansion programme. Manchester-based AWH Solicitors have now completed the formal acquisition of Richmond Terrace practice Roebucks. Staff from their Blackburn, Clitheroe
PLANS have been drawn up for a charity ladies night by a Blackburn chartered accountants. Staff at Pierce will be hosting the gathering in aid of East Lancs Hospice on Thursday, September 5. Clothes, make-up, jewellery, flowers and gift ideas
AN investigation is underway following a spate of suspected arson attacks. The fire service said they were called to eight separate car fires in a two-hour period in Nelson overnight today. The incidents happened in Cooper Street, Belgrave
ANOTHER addition has been made to the commercial team at an East Lancs law firm. Katie Grady’s remit for WHN will include property acquisitions, sales and re-mortgages, as well as lease arrangements for commercial buildings. She will be working
AN extension is being sought by paper firm bosses to strengthen their operation in Blackburn. Cleaning and toilet roll makers Star Tissue is seeking planning permission for extra storage at their Princess Street works. Under their proposals,
A MAN had to be cut free from a car by firefighters following a road smash. The two-car collision happened in Dukes Brow, in Blackburn, shortly after midnight today. A man in his 40s was cut free out of one of the cars and taken to hospital
EMERGENCY missions to China and Brazil will help an East Lancashire supplier to head off a crisis in the construction industry. Roofing slate stocks had been affected by the government closure of some state quarries in China, according to officials
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings after the 0-0 draw with Cardiff City. Christian Walton 8 (MAN OF THE MATCH) A few hairy moments in the first half with the ball at his feet, but his standout moment was an excellent save
ONE of East Lancashire’s major employers has shone a light on what a careers day could look like by the year 2040. Students have been caught up over what their futures might hold with the annual GCSE and A Level results announcements over the past
A MAN was rescued from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Blackburn last night. Emergency services were called to reports of a man in the water off Highfield Road at around 10.30pm. Firefighters rescued the man in his 50s and he was taken to
AMBER Davies admits she still has to pinch herself at the way her career has taken off. Two years ago she was attending scores of auditions having recently completed her studies in musical theatre hoping the get her first big break. Then came
IF you are looking for an NHS job in East Lancashire, one of these positions may suit you. From nurses to receptionists and the director of finance, there are jobs for everyone at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust - and some of the salaries being
A MAN started demanding money off his parents the day after he had been made subject to a suspended prison sentence. Blackburn magistrates heard Ian Whitehead was banned from approaching their home by a restraining order but turned up before the
A MAN who kicked off after police had taken him back to where he said he lived ended up being pepper sprayed prior to arrest. Blackburn magistrates heard Joseph Hindle claimed to have no recollection of the incident outside Shadsworth House.
How on earth did Harry and Meghan become public enemy number one all of a sudden? When they turn on you, they really turn on you. In the past week we have heard nothing but disdain from some sections of the press for Prince Harry and Meghan with
A festival celebrating the swinging sixties is back with a bang. Now in its seventh year, the Rossendale 60s festival has become a staple in the valley's event calendar as it attempts to include the whole of Rossendale Valley by encouraging communities
An inflatable playground that opened just eight months ago has been shortlisted for a regional award. Air Unlimited which is based in Craven Street, Burnley, has been shortlisted for the Day Out With The Kids Family Favourites Awards 2019 in the
For all the concerns and questions raised about the Rovers backline, it was actually a shortage of goals which was on the lips of most fans as they left Ewood Park after the stalemate with Cardiff City. Few would have predicted that after five
