Archive
-
Date
Driver and passenger seriously injured in Blackburn crash
Two people including a man in his 20s have been seriously injured following a crash in Blackburn. Emergency services were called at 8.55pm on Friday to Broken Stone Road, Feniscowles, at the crossroads junction with Bog Height Road, Heys Lane and
-
Date
Met Office weather warning issued in East Lancs with flood risk
East Lancashire residents have been warned flooding is possible in a yellow weather warning issued for Monday. Areas of heavy rain could result in some disruption all day on Monday, September 23, the Met Office has warned this morning, Saturday
-
Date
Van packed full of stolen power tools stopped on motorway
Police found dozens of stolen power tools after they stopped a van on the M6. The discovery was made on Friday on the M6 near Preston. A police spokesperson said: “When the van was searched we uncovered a large quantity of power tools. Enquiries
-
Date
Audi driver who only had a provisional licence has vehicle seized
Officers who stopped a driver in Rishton reportedly discovered he only had a provisional licence and no insurance. Police said they spotted the driver alone in the Audi and no 'L' plates were on display. A police spokesperson said: “We located
-
Date
Time running out on decision for future of run-down town centre building
A historic but deteriorating building in Nelson faces partial or full demolition under regeneration options intended to complement other town centre changes, including Pendle Rise shopping centre’s demolition and redevelopment. Trafalgar House,
-
Date
Hopes work on seafront hotel which stands empty will begin again soon
Hopes have been raised work will resume to complete a multi-million-pound new hotel on Blackpool Promenade which has been stalled for a number of years. It is now nine years since plans were first mooted for the Sands Resort Hotel in Central Promenade
-
Date
Bid to extend sentence of drug driver who killed friend in crash fails
A drug driver who killed his friend after crashing into a tree while speeding high on cocaine has seen an application to reconsider his sentence fail. An application under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme had been made in relation to the four
-
Date
First play festival for town's schools proves a hit with kids and parents
The first Active Play Festival was held in the fantastic outdoor facilities at Thorn Primary School in Bacup. It was organised by Thorn’s PE subject lead and Forest Schools teacher Nadya Carter in association with Rossendale Schools Sports Partnership
-
Date
A pretty walk in the Lancashire forest via a beautiful route not known by many
I did some cycling around the Abbeystead area last year and realised what a pretty hamlet it is and what lovely walks are available. This route didn’t take much devising as when I studied my map of the area, I noticed that a section of the Wyre
-
Date
Clarets will not underestimate Pompey after 'incredibly tough start'
Scott Parker hopes his Burnley side can build on their positive start to the season – but is not taking Portsmouth lightly. The Clarets have picked up 10 points from their opening five games back in the Championship, including impressive wins at
-
Date
Archive photos show life in East Lancashire on the buses over the years
We know from the occasional photo which we reproduce in Looking Back that readers are very keen on anything to do with buses and transport. So we have gone back into the archive to see what interesting bus photos from years gone by we could find
-
Date
Blackburn Rovers season ambitions and behind-the-scenes squad mentality
Danny Batth believes Blackburn Rovers should be ambitious after getting a taste of life at Ewood Park. The experienced defender came in for his first start of the Championship season, keeping a clean sheet in the 3-0 win. There is plenty of competition
-
Date
First look at statue that ‘brought some to tears’ ahead of grand unveiling today
A statue, that is said to have brought some people to tears, is set to be unveiled today (September 21) at an official ceremony. The revamped Accrington Pals Memorial Garden, at St James Church, Church Street, Accrington is set to be unveiled at
-
Date
Businesses thanked for raising staggering £36k for hospice
The East Lancashire Hospice has thanked 18 businesses from across Lancashire for raising £36,000 for the charity. The Corporate Challenge culminated in this year’s winners being crowned – and the prize went to the Cardboard Box Company, which raised
-
Date
Sentence date set as man pleads guilty to wounding
A man will be sentenced in November after pleading guilty to an offence of wounding. Keah Halstead, 27, was originally charged with wounding with intent but pleaded not guilty to this. At Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (September 17) Halstead
-
Date
Lancashire to provide new driving awareness lessons after increased dangerous driving
Lancashire County Council is looking to revitalise driving awareness performances for young people after they stopped over the pandemic. It is currently trialling a new package called ‘DriveFit’ which has commissioned a trial of a ‘Theatre in Education
-
Date
'Neglect' investigation underway after dog found severely underweight
The RSPCA is investigating an incident of alleged neglect after a dog was found starved to skin and bone in Darwen. Known as Diesel, the bulldog is around seven years old and is said to have suffered long-term neglect and starvation. He was
-
Date
See inside this flat with 'sea views' that's on the market in Lytham St Annes
Are you looking to move to the seaside or has Lytham St Annes always been home for you? This one-bedroom flat in the seaside town has been put up for sale on Zoopla and it boasts “sea views” and two bay windows. Located on the seafront, this
-
Date
Residents urged to have their say on dog ban in parks
A council is urging residents over restrictions in public parks which include the banning of dogs in areas. The Public Spaces Protection Order for parks and sports grounds is up for renewal for a further three years and Pendle Borough Council is
-
Date
5 of the best Italian restaurants you can visit in Lytham St Annes
From pizza to pasta, Italian cuisine is a popular one with its variety and great taste. With an array of Italian restaurants in Lytham St Annes, it can be a difficult task choosing which one to spend your money on. To help you find your next
-
Date
Boarding house at school 'not of good quality' two years after full inspection
A Blackburn boarding school has begun improvement works after national minimum standards were found to not be met at its last inspection. However, the boarding accommodation is still "not of a good quality throughout.” Ofsted carried out an
-
Date
Plans for 85-home development in 'prominent location' refused by council
Plans for the construction of 85 new homes on greenbelt land close to the border of Blackburn and the Ribble Valley have been refused. In August 2023, Persimmon Homes submitted revised plans for the construction of a housing development at Salesbury
-
Date
'Robbie Williams' set to perform in East Lancs for hospice fundraiser
‘Robbie Williams’ is set to perform in East Lancashire later this month in a bid to raise funds for Pendleside Hospice. AJ as Robbie – The Tribute Show, performed by Andrew James, will take centre stage on Saturday, September 28, in a must-see
-
Date
PNE boss Heckingbottom outlines Rovers threat ahead of derby clash
Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom says Rovers “look a different team this season.” Heckingbottom, who took charge at Deepdale last month following Ryan Lowe’s departure, has been impressed by John Eustace’s side in recent weeks. “They
-
Date
New state of the art-skate-park coming to this East Lancs town
Haslingden Skate Park is getting a complete make-over after feedback received during a consultation process, which highlighted the need to replace the outdated equipment. Rossendale Council unveiled ambitious plans which would see the creation
-
Date
State of the art education campus plans in heart of Blackburn given green light
Major proposals for an education campus in the heart of Blackburn have been given the green light as part of the town's £250 million regeneration masterplan. Councillors reached a unanimous decision on the five-storey Training 2000 and University
-
Date
Rovers team up with Salvation Army footballers
Blackburn Rovers teamed up with footballers from the Salvation Army as they represented the town in a tournament. The Salvation Army's Bramwell House is located on Heaton Street, and aims to enable people to make positive life changes. On Thursday
-
Date
Clitheroe's digital construction champ gets medal at WorldSkills Olympics
A highly skilled young person from Clitheroe received a Medallion of Excellence at her final appearance at the Worldskills Olympics. Isabelle Barron went into the tournament in Lyon, on the back of success at last year’s European finals. She
-
Date
Jackie Burns' ‘pinch me’ moment as she brings Burlesque to Manchester
As the star of Burlesque the Musical, not only does Jackie Burns have to meet the expectations of the legions of fans who were captivated by the original movie upon which the show is based, she also has to step into the shoes of Cher. “Honestly
-
Date
Pub displays beloved mural honouring town's industrial past
A Rishton pub has unveiled a "breath-taking" mural paying tribute to renowned artist, LS Lowry. The Rishton Arms has displayed the free-standing artwork on the side of the building after it was removed from Rishton train station due to safety concerns
-
Date
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published seven death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing
-
Date
Urgent repair work to be carried out to fix damage caused by rotting timber in hall
Urgent repair work is set to be carried out to fix damage caused by rotting timber in Chorley’s Astley Hall. A £282,000 project will see the renovation of the West Wing of the much-loved landmark, which turned 100 this year. Chorley Council
-
Date
Site of former bakery could be demolished and turned into business units
A former bakery could be redeveloped into industrial units if plans are approved. Salim Musa of RGB Property Management Ltd has applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council to develop the site of the former bakery within Ramsgreave Business Park on
-
Date
£1.2m home with cinema room, spa and party room is paradise for entertainers
This week’s property spotlight falls on a home in Clitheroe that has everything you need to keep yourself entertained, including a cinema room, spa, gym and beyond. The £1.2million home, on Waddington Road, is described as a unique and expansive