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  • Vale leveller ensures Rovers maintain gap on PL2 dropzone

    A late Jack Vale equaliser from the penalty spot helped maintain Rovers’ six point gap over the relegation places in Premier League 2. Rovers had led through a stunning Ben Paton strike and were good value for their half time advantage. But

  • Mulgrew back in action as he starts for Rovers Under-23s

    Charlie Mulgrew was given a run out for Rovers Under-23s in their Premier League 2 fixture with Southampton at Leyland. Mulgrew cut short his loan spell at Wigan Athletic last month to return to Rovers but is yet to feature in a matchday squad

  • Tiles and bricks were a feature of Blackburn's Lord Square

    THE white tiles, the ramps and Peppermint Place - this view of Blackburn’s shopping precinct in 1985 will no doubt bring back memories for those of us of a certain age who regularly frequented Blackburn town centre. The brick-paved courtyard complete

  • Laura Massaro delighted as Lancashire clinch double

    LAURA Massaro says they are ‘exciting times’ ahead for Lancashire Squash after the recent success of the county junior teams at national level. The former world champion and world number one is now the Lancashire Junior Squash head coach after

  • Murder probe launched as man, 65, found in flat dies

    A MAN found critically injured in a flat had died, police have confirmed. A murder investigation has been launched following the death of 65-year-old Stuart Newton. He was found with serious head injuries inside a flat in Worsley Court, Oswaldtwistle

  • Councils gear up for Storm Dennis impact this weekend

    COUNCILS are gearing up to keep the county moving and respond to any impacts as a result of Storm Dennis this weekend. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain for an area which includes parts of East Lancashire and the

  • Investigation launched after body of a man found in a house

    A MAN has been found dead at a home in Bacup. Police were called to Industrial Street at 10.05pm on Wednesday. A police spokesman said officers attended and a man, believed to be in his 40s, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead shortly

  • Mowbray's hand being forced over Downing involvement

    Tony Mowbray admits his hand has been forced a little with Stewart Downing given the midfielder’s performances and the midfield area being decimated by injury. The manager has regularly stressed he doesn’t feel Downing, substituted in the latter

  • Six people in Blackburn scoop postcode lottery win

    SIX people have won £1,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery this Valentine's Day The Rothesay Road neighbours netted the windfall when BB1 2JA was announced as a daily prize winner with People's Postcode Lottery. People's Postcode Lottery ambassador

  • New bike course revealed for Ironman UK 2020 race

    TRIATHLETES will be back taking in the sights of Blackburn with Darwen as they take part in one of world's toughest races ­— which last year was won by local lad Brian Foggerty. The iconic Ironman UK returns this July and a new bike course has been

  • David Dunn quizzed about interest in Blackpool job

    David Dunn will take caretaker charge of Blackpool’s game with Bristol Rovers this weekend after the departure of Simon Grayson – but has no intention of taking on the job long-term. Dunn joined the Seasiders six weeks ago having been out of the

  • 14-year-old boy has gone missing

    A 14-year-old boy has gone missing. Kaydon Turner-Pearce was last seen in Morecambe and has links to Blackpool. Kaydon is described as white, 5ft 7inches tall, of stocky build and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue zip jacket

  • First safety warning issued over CBD products

    PREGNANT women, breastfeeding mothers and people taking medication should not eat foods containing an ingredient derived from the cannabis plant, a regulator has warned. In its first ever safety advice to consumers on CBD (cannabidiol) products

  • Fifth person charged with murder of Alison Mcblain

    A MAN has been charged with the murder of Alison McBlain. Joshua Titterington, 26, of Scotland Bank Terrace, Blackburn, has been charged with the murder of Alison McBlain and attempted murder of another man. Titterington was initially arrested

  • Organic baby food sold at Lidl could contain MOULD

    SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has recalled 10 different flavours of baby food pouches over fears they contain mould. Shoppers who have bought the Lupilu Organic pouches have been urged to return them to stores for a full refund. A Food Standards Agency

  • Rovers taking the 'cotton wool' approach to keep players fit

    Tony Mowbray is prioritising fitness over development as he looks to ensure his key players remain fully-fit for the final 14 games. Rovers will be without eight first-team players for the trip to Charlton Athletic tomorrow with Sam Gallagher the

  • NOSTALGIA: Something fishy at Darwen exhibition

    DARWEN Aquarists made an exhibition of themselves and came out on top with some prizes from their annual open show. Taking part in colourful competition with members of a dozen other societies from all over the North of England, the Darwen members

  • Blackburn Hawks ready to cause upset in cup final

    JAMES Neil is ready to guide his Blackburn Hawks underdogs to cup glory. The Hawks face Solihull Barons over two legs in the Midland Cup final this weekend and Neil says his side are ready to upset the odds – just as they did in the semi finals.

  • Uncertainty over future of council finances

    FINANCE chiefs laid bare the uncertainty facing councils once their current Government funding deal runs out. Hyndburn Council portfolio holder for resources Cllr Joyce Plummer said the outcome of the fair funding review was not yet known but could

  • Award for county CCTV hub

    BLACKBURN'S CCTV Hub has been awarded a top security award. The hub, based in Blackburn town centre, was awarded the CCTV camera commissioner certificate of compliance. It was awarded the accolade following an audit by the Security Camera Commissioner

  • New Blackburn with Darwen Youth MP chosen

    ZARA Hayat from Westholme School has been selected as Blackburn with Darwen’s new Youth MP. More than 8,000 young people took part in this year’s election to select a new MP to represent the voices of young people across the borough. Her deputies

  • Mowbray says 'owners support' has allowed Rovers to stabilise

    Tony Mowbray believes owners Venky’s deserve credit for the way the club has rebuilt since relegation from the Championship – but won’t let his players settle on anything other than maintaining a top six push. All three promoted teams, including

  • Bosses see the benefit of outdoor cafes

    A NEW policy to help use street food stalls and outdoor cafes to try and attract more people into Accrington town centre has been approved. Hyndburn Council is looking to capitalise on improved performance in some high streets driven by street food

  • New dementia-friendly swimming sessions

    NEW weekly dementia-friendly swimming sessions have been introduced at a leisure hub. They are held every Tuesday between 11.30am and 12.30pm at West Craven Sports Centre. The Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, centre also holds a dementia coffee morning

  • Fresh housing bid for controversial Darwen development site

    REVISED plans have been submitted for a controversial housing scheme in Darwen. Last year, Blackburn with Darwen Council planners refused permission for nine new homes on land off Moorthorpe Cottage in Park Road. An appeal has since been submitted