Gemma Atkinson will return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom for the show's Christmas special just six months after giving birth. Mark Wright, Joe Sugg, Debbie McGee, Chizzy Akudolu and Richard Arnold will also dust off their dancing shoes
Firefighters were called out to a rubbish fire in an alleyway in Accrington. The incident saw crews tackle a burning pile of wood and rubbish which had accumulated behind Tremellen Street. The smouldering pile was a quick job for fire crews,
A fire crew were attacked by around 20 young people as they were working in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service tweeted that a group of youths had launched fireworks at a group of firefighters who were working to keep
Blood donors will soon be able to track the journey their blood takes through the use of Google maps. Road-maps will be emailed to donors when their blood is issued, showing which hospital receives their donation and where it is processed. NHS
POLICE got more than they bargained for when they pulled over a speeding van, as they discovered more than £50,000 stuffed in bags in the back. North West Motorway Police said the vehicle was stopped on the M6 southbound by their Roads and Crime
OFFICERS determined to fight the increasing problem of knife crime have launched a new campaign to keep our streets safe. Police vans across East Lancashire will now carry handheld metal detectors, also known as knife wands, to help officers take
Just what was on the note that John Buckley gave to Tosin Adarabioyo moments before Rovers turned the game on its head against Sheffield Wednesday? Buckley was sent on in the dying stages, with Rovers 1-0 down, and gave a slip of paper to Adarabioyo
AN AMAZING £146,732 was raised by more than 40 businesses during the Pendleside Hospice Corporate Challenge 2019. The amount was revealed at a glitzy awards ceremony at Burnley Mechanics which was attended by more than 200 people. And taking
A tutoring platform has revealed the names parents should pick if they want their baby to be a future brain-box. Their lists reveal the most common boy and girl names among academically gifted students. Tutor House analysed internal data, which
JOHN Coleman believes you can't treat football like a job, it has to mean more to you than that according to the Accrington Stanley manager. The Stanley manager has had two spells at the club and insists his feelings for the club go beyond just
A FIREWORKS display, Bhangra drummers and Bollywood dancers greeted visitors to a Diwali celebration event at Ewood Park. Diwali, or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights and took place over the weekend. Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray
A PUB landlord disturbed by the burglar alarm at 4.25am discovered there had been a break-in and three charity boxes had been stolen. Blackburn magistrates heard Carl Campbell Poynton was caught on CCTV leaving the beer garden of the Bulls Head,
Jordan Rhodes scores goals. He scored them for both Rovers and Huddersfield, but things have gone a little quiet since. He wasn’t in the Sheffield Wednesday matchday squad for the game at Ewood Park at the weekend, instead turning out for their
THE UK’s terrorism threat level has been downgraded to “substantial” from “severe”, meaning an attack is now “likely” rather than “highly likely”, Home Secretary Priti Patel said. The decision was announced in a written ministerial statement to
A GROUP of primary schoolchildren’s remembrance artwork has been displayed at a florists in Oswaldtwistle. Pupils from St Andrew’s Primary School brought their fantastic artwork to Garlands Florist in Union Road to be displayed. Both shop windows
THOUSANDS of people got into the Christmas spirit this weekend when Derian House Children's Hospice Winter Sparkle event came to town. The sun shone down on Astley Park in Chorley as more than 15,000 people flooded through the gates to buy Christmas
Bonfire night revellers can rejoice tonight, as the skies will not fall upon the fire. According to the Met Office, this evening's forecast for Blackburn is due to be mainly dry, with temperatures falling to around five degrees. There's little
WE have taken a trip down memory lane to look at life in voluntary organisations and groups across East Lancashire. These photographs should hit the right notes with some of our readers including members of the Blackburn Salvation Army in 1988 and
Fire crews and the hazardous material unit were called on Monday night after the fuel tank on an HGV burst, spilling diesel onto the road and closing a motorway service station. One fire engine from Chorley and the HAZMAT unit from Burnley attended
A main road had to be closed as a water mains burst, flooding the street. Greenway Street in Darwen was closed on Monday night after a 12 inch water mains burst, and remains closed on Tuesday. The road was shut off between Heys Lane and Preston
A main road is currently closed as firefighters work to cut a man from a car following a crash. Police, fire and ambulance were called just after 7.30am to Newchurch Road in Bacup, after reports of a crash involving two vehicles. A police spokesperson
Police are growing concerned for a man who is missing from home. Sean Lewis was reported missing from Nelson on Monday after being last seen at an address on Barkerhouse Road at 2.30am. The 39-year-old is 5ft 10inch tall, of slim build, clean
Two men have been arrested after being found in possession of a quantity of drugs. A police officer was also assaulted during the incident. At around 4.55pm on Monday, officers from the Nelson Neighbourhood Police Task Force stopped two cars
A thief posing as a fishmonger stole £200 from a pensioner's purse. Police in Barnoldswick received a number of reports concerning a man harassing vulnerable people within the community. On Monday, officers were alerted to an incident in which
A HOMELESS man has spoken out about his experiences of living on the streets in Blackburn. “Shaun” was kicked out of his family home and was told to fend for himself one cold, dark night. The man spent several weeks on the streets before being
A SERIES of artworks showcasing an East Lancashire town centre are set to be opened to the public tomorrow. More than 20 pieces of art have been submitted to the Paint the Town competition which was run by The Bureau - Centre for the Arts in Blackburn
BEN Mee insists Burnley will not let themselves get too low after their defeat at Sheffield United on Saturday. The Blades scored three unanswered goals in the opening 45 minutes as they ran out 3-0 winners to inflict a third straight defeat on
JOSH Holmes impressed once again as he took his professional fight record to four wins without defeat on Saturday night. The Earby man fought on Frank Duffin and Kevin Maree's show at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and was a points winner over
A MOTHER-OF-THREE who used her 69-year-old grandmother’s identity to buy a £30,000 Mercedes has been spared prison after a court heard her husband could be jailed later this month for a ‘glassing’ attack. Preston Crown Court heard how in late 2016
A TEACHING assistant with a rare lung disease is backing a national awareness week to help more people understand her condition. Catherine Makin, 36, lives in Whalley and was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) five years ago. The life-shortening
A DODGY tradesman who committed fraud against four families to the value of almost £40,000 has been jailed for 21 months. Preston Crown Court heard that between 2017 and 2018, Umran Suleman, 39, took money from customers but failed to complete jobs
BONFIRE Night is here and many families will be out celebrating this evening. Several events took place over the weekend but some have saved the fun for the big night. The Mill Hill pub in Blackburn is hosting its annual bonfire and fireworks
MEN have been warned to get tested for prostate cancer if they suspect they have the condition. Doctors said survival rates are better than 98 per cent if the cancer is detected early - but this drops to below 26 per cent if it isn't. Calls have
TEACHERS in Blackburn with Darwen are set for a backdated pay rise after council bosses approved a salary bump. Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses approved proposals to rise every point on the teaching pay scale by 2.75 per cent effective from
A CHURCH's 200th anniversary celebrations are set to be brightened up with a Christmas tree festival. Pleasington Priory is set to host the four-day event as part of the programme to mark the grade one listed landmark's bicentennial. Mayor of
New trains and extra services have been promised for the north west in an annual rail investment report. Britain’s rail companies have published a joint investment report for 2020, with the industry committing to delivering more than 1,000 extra
A BLACKBURN man died of heart failure after suffering a severe allergic reaction to intravenous dye — despite being injected with it twice before without issue. Dennis Walsh, 70, of Dalby Crescent, was pronounced dead at Royal Blackburn Hospital
Tony Mowbray admits his top six ambition may be weighing heavy on some of his young players - but the boss maintains high expectations are key for the club to push on. Rovers ended their six game wait for a win when John Buckley came off the bench
POLICE have issued images of East Lancashire's most wanted men. They are wanted for a range of alleged offences. Anyone with information about their whereabouts should not approach the men but call police on 101. Leighton Worth, 43, is wanted
A NEW dance music promotion has sprung up in the heart of Darwen. Project Darwen is the latest addition to the town’s flourishing evening economy, taking over the former Sky Bar, in Wellington Fold. But a borough councillor has voiced concerns
A ROSSENDALE woman is leading the way with recycling — and helping others do the same. Nicola Bailey owns eco-housekeeping company Bright and Beautiful Rossendale, which has struck a partnership with Helmshore Recycling. Many items that cannot
A DRINK driver crashed into the side of a house damaging a gas pipe as he drove home from the pub. Blackburn magistrates heard Karl Shankly refused to provide a breath sample at the police station but later admitted he had drunk five or six pints
THE CHILDREN'S ward at Royal Blackburn Hospital has come under fire for the food and accommodation it provides. Watchdogs said that there was a need to provide separate accommodation for older children and a better food offer on the hospital ward
CAMPAIGNERS are putting the finishing touches to the 125th anniversary celebrations for an East Lancashire theatre. And trustees of the Burnley Empire (BETT) have paid tribute to one of the driving forces behind the launch of the Cow Lane venue
