THE new series of a hit TV show is currently being filmed on Lancashire’s streets. Cast and crew working on ITV television series The Bay were spotted filming on St Thomas’ Road in Chorley ahead of the second season. Scenes for the show, which
AN INVESTIGATION is underway following the disappearance of a wrought iron cross from the spire of a historic church. It is thought that thieves scaled scaffolding currently in place on All Saints with John the Baptist Church, which is located
A RURAL road has been closed by emergency services due to an obstruction. Crown Point Road from the junction of Woodplumpton Road to Burnley Road East was closed just before rush hour this evening, Monday, and remains out of use. While there
A PROLIFIC burglar who stole from an elderly woman after pretending to be a tradesman has been jailed for seven years. Stuart Smith posed as a builder and defrauded his 92-year-old victim before going on to steal her bank cards and cash from the
BURNLEY striker Nahki Wells says he would jump at the chance to make his Queens Park Rangers move a permanent one. The 29-year-old is on a second season-long loan in West London and made it seven goals for the season by opening the scoring in the
LED Zeppelin singer Robert Plant is to bring his new band to Colne Muni. The legendary vocalist will be performing with Saving Grace featuring singer Suzi Dian, Oli Jefferson on percussion and guitarists Tony Kelsey and Matt Worley in December.
WORK to re-open up a key town centre street has been completed. Vehicles can now travel both ways on Northgate in Blackburn for the first time in at least 15 years. The Department for Transport and Blackburn with Darwen Council-financed project
Rovers fans, players and management alike will have two weeks to stew on the 4-2 humbling at QPR before the return to action at home to Huddersfield Town. Every segment of the 90 minutes will be picked apart, but so too will Rovers take stock of
A NEWLYWED couple did not fancy a traditional wedding. Instead Kyla and Michael Sixsmith, opted for a rock 'n' roll ceremony complete with a 1950s theme. The bride showed off her white 1950s wedding dress, while Michael and Kyla's six-year-old
BURNLEY’S former Poundstretcher will be used as a base for Ministry of Justice probation workers. Government bosses say about 60 staff will be located at the building in Queens Lancashire Way after an application to divide the shop into two units
GET into the Halloween spirit with the Pumpkins in the Park family day. Taking place at Witton Country Park from October 24 to 27, there will be pumpkin picking, an adventure walk, a cafe and play ground among other fun activities. Tickets cost
THE Forest of Bowland has installed a new chief steward. One hundred guests visited Browsholme Hall to oversee the installation during the Lord of Bowland's 9th annual lecture. Mike Pugh, chairman of Champion Bowland succeeds Clitheroe land agent
AN investigation is underway after a suspected arson attack on a car in Hyndburn last night. Fire crews from Hyndburn and Blackburn stations were called out to Prospect Street, Great Harwood, around 7.40pm. Firefighters found an Audi car, well
DOZENS of ladies walked from Blackpool to Burnley in a bid to raise awareness of a charity which supports women in Lancashire. More than 70 Lancashire Women supporters walked the 40-mile trek from west of the county to the east, starting at the
BOSSES at discount supermarket giants Lidl have confirmed two new stores for Blackburn and Bolton will open their doors over the next three years. Four hundred new jobs are expected to be generated by the East Lancashire and Greater Manchester expansion
A FUNDRAISER is being held for a father-of-three who was left paralysed from the chest down in a motocross accident. The event is being held for Josh Holmes, a scaffolding company owner who came off his bike in August, at The Clifton Arms in Blackburn
A POST Office branch is opening in a town - seven months after one closed down. Councillors and politicians in Oswaldtwistle have been campaigning since news broke that the Post Office would close its counter in the McColl’s supermarket in February
MOTORISTS are being warned about travel delay for new equipment being fitted to gas supply underneath a main road in Bacup. Newchurch Road will remain open in both directions, but motorists will find traffic lights managing the flow of vehicles
TONY Mowbray insists Blackburn Rovers have not suddenly turned into a bad side after their heavy defeat at Queens Park Rangers. The 4-2 reverse means Rovers head into the international break 14th in the Championship having lost two of their last
A 52-year-old woman has appeared before Preston Crown Court charged with robbery and fraud. Vanessa Daly, of Anglesey Avenue in Burnley, appeared by video link from Styal Prison in Cheshire and pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud, one count of
WORK has started on a second £1.5million housing development for people needing extra support in a town centre. Mayor of Pendle Cllr Ken Hartley broke the ground to launch the construction of the latest scheme in Bright Street Colne. The 10 purpose-built
Match winner Jeff Hendrick admits he’s happy to play anywhere boss Sean Dyche asks him to, as long as he’s helping the Clarets get points on the Premier League board. The Irishman, restored to his favoured central midfield position in the absence
ADDICTION experts have warned ‘worryingly high’ numbers of patients are being prescribed drugs such as opioid pain medications and anti-depressants and becoming ‘hooked’ on them. More than 14,819 people in Blackburn with Darwen were prescribed anti-depressants
A MAJOR alert has been issued by health chiefs after it was discovered a more powerful brand of ‘spice’ had led to several overdoses in Blackburn. Public health bosses say a strain of the synthetic cannabis drug, which can render users immobile
