AN investigation has been launched after a car fire in Great Harwood. Firefighters from Hyndburn were called to the incident of an Audi car on fire on St Huberts Road at 7.40pm. Watch manager Paul Reid said: "We attended the scene for about
A WARNING has been issued to parents after reports of youths throwing fireworks at cars. Blackburn with Darwen Police posted on the Facebook page about incidents in Bangor Street and Troy Street. A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "We have
Queens Park Rangers 4 Blackburn Rovers 2 Did you go to Blackburn Rovers away game at QPR? If so you might have made it into our Rovers fan gallery. Click through the images to see if you recognise anyone cheering on Rovers.
THERE was a carnival atmosphere and international flavour to Darwen’s Food Festival at the weekend. Thousands of people attended the event on Saturday where visitors could enjoy Greek, Indian cuisine and many more tastes from around the world –
RESIDENTS raised concerns about a misleading sign which led to near-misses at a busy junction. A concerned resident in Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, said due to road layout changes on the junction with the A1119, only cars in the left lane were able
Burnley head into the international break in fine form after their 1-0 win over Everton. Jeff Hendrick was the match-winner as plenty of Sean Dyche’s men impressed. Who was your man of the match? See if you agree with our player ratings below
Burnley boss Sean Dyche was pleased with the way his side showed plenty of calm to see off 10-men Everton to move into the Premier League European places. Toffees’ full-back Seamus Coleman was dismissed early in the second half after picking up
A YELLOW weather warning for rain has been issued for East Lancashire today. The Met Office put the warning in at midnight and it is expected until last until noon. A Met Office spokesman said heavy rain may cause transport disruption with flooding
A FOOD industry firm in East Lancashire has marked its official 80th birthday with a giant party for staff and supporters. But in reality the Birchalls has been helping to keep the Burnley area fed for more than a century. Today Birchall Foodservice
TWIN appointments have been made to help set a leading Blackburn manufacturer on the path to growth. Jenny Kennedy has joined Whitebirk-base Pets Choice (PC), which includes the leading dog food brand Webbox, as their head of category and insights
BOSSES at an East Lancashire accountancy firm have been given the perfect tonic in their centenary year. Turnover for Blackburn-based PM+M, which also has offices in Burnley and Bury, has risen by 9.2 per cent year-on-year, to £6.51million. This
AN engineering firm in Pendle has snapped up a well-established supplies firm just down the M65. The JSD Group has acquired Accrington-based R M Williams, which has been offering tools, machinery and safety gear to tradesmen since 1965, A spokesman
A LEADING motor trader in Burnley has given away thousands of hours for staff to pursue their long-held ambitions. Staff at Motorpoint, which has a major presence at Gannow, have been afforded the opportunity to chase a number of volunteer and charity
A PRECISION engineering firm in East Lancashire has been given a significant boost with a second buyout. Bosses at Colne-based ELE Advanced Technologies say the deal with private equity investor LDC will support their growth plans. ELE employs
IF Tony Mowbray was wondering about the balance of his side before this trip to West London – he will now have even more to ponder during the international break. With Rovers 1-0 down at the interval at the Kiyan Prince Community Stadium, the visiting
A 20-YEAR-OLD man lost his temper after his parents asked him to contribute to the household budget. Blackburn magistrates heard Callum Carrie smashed windows with a frying pan before throwing the pan through the window, hitting his mum on the leg
A MAN found in possession of a craft knife blade when he was subjected to a 6am stop and search claimed he used it only to scrape out his crack pipe. Blackburn magistrates heard Harry Patrick Macintosh was also in possession of a torch and a screwdriver
Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Warburton felt his side did a good job in containing Rovers to help them run out convincing winners on Saturday. The hosts were worthy 4-2 victors at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium with Nahki Wells, Ebere Eze,
HAVE you ever fancied getting behind the bar and serving up drinks to thirsty punters? Here are seven pubs and businesses up for sale across East Lancashire, listed on property site Rightmove, ranging from a bargain £25,000 up to £500,000.
A PROLIFIC shoplifter who was given a chance by magistrates responded by offending again five days later. Blackburn magistrates heard Angela Craig was caught stealing chocolate from Wilko in the Mall. Craig, 50, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty
A MAN attracted police attention when he was spotted walking down the road carrying three children's jackets and eight children's dresses. Blackburn magistrates heard Michael Smith immediately admitted stealing the items to sell to fund his heroin
GROWTH bosses at Blackburn with Darwen Council secured millions in new funding from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership. The council’s executive member for growth and development, Cllr Phil Riley, told members the local authority had been successful
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council leaders are continuing to push for the creation of a Pennine Lancashire 'super-council'. Leader of the council, Cllr Mohammed Khan, said it was proof the authority was able to “see the bigger picture” in terms of the
A RETIRED plumber and heating engineer died after being exposed to asbestos during his working life, an inquest has heard. David Short, from Colne, died at Pendleside Hospice on July 7 after being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma thought to
IT is unlikely Blackburn with Darwen Council will be able to fully restore the former St Johns Church, a council finance boss claimed. The building, which was home the the Bureau Centre for Arts, was devastated by a huge fire earlier this year and
COUNCIL bosses say they are still in the dark as to how a multi-million funding boost for Darwen can be spent. Earlier this year it was revealed Darwen would receive a cash injection of up to £25 million from the Government’s newly-announced Towns
DOZENS of new homes could be built in Accrington if plans are approved. An application by Gleeson Homes to build 46 houses on land off Miller Fold Avenue is to be determined by Hyndburn Council’s planning committee next week. Officers have recommended
A MAN gave his friend a black eye because he suspected he had "grassed him up." Blackburn magistrates heard Liam O'Reilly punched his mate when they met by chance in the street. O'Reilly, 40, of the Salvation Army Hostel, Heaton Street, Blackburn
