BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill said the tragic death of Queens Park Rangers' striker Ray Jones has put football into perspective. The 18-year-old was killed in a car accident in East Ham in the early hours of this morning. Burnley were due to host
ROQUE Santa Cruz grabbed his third goal of the season but Blackburn Rovers had to settle for a point following a determined second half fightback by Everton. Rovers took a first half lead when Santa Cruz struck from close range after the ball rebounded
ROQUE Santa Cruz fired Blackburn Rovers into a first half lead at Goodison Park. The Paraguayan international grabbed his third goal of the season in the 16th minute as Rovers looked to record a second successive away win in the Premiership. And that
A SHOP assistant was robbed at knifepoint at a Padiham petrol station. The woman was working alone behind the counter at the Texaco station, Burnley Road, at 9.30pm last night when the male attacker threatened her. He left with cash from the till, but
THE PROSPECTS Foundation's 10 year celebrations continue on Sunday, September 9, with a organised walk throughout Baxenden. Baxenden Jubilee Walk, which is approximately 4 miles long, will depart from Haworth Art Gallery at 11am and will return to the
ORGANISERS of Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve celebrated the twentieth anniversary of saving the reserve from demolition. The evening event took place at Lock Street Institute and was a night of renewing old friendships made through working at the Oswaldtwistle
OVER the past few weeks the Beeb's schedules have been awash with programmes about India to mark the anniversary of its independence. But perhaps they've been saving the best until last with Michael Wood's The Story of India which began last night.
Despite having never had a singing lesson in her life, Accrington-born Jayne Curry has performed non-stop as an international solo act ever since the day she left university seven years ago. We caught up with her as she prepared for her 'home' appearance
EWOOD number one Brad Friedel today hailed the current Blackburn team as the best he's played in during his seven years at the club. After watching Rovers match Arsenal man for man during a gripping contest at Ewood last weekend, Friedel is adamant he
A BED was severely damaged by fire at a house in Fleet Street, Nelson, on Friday. Fire crews were called to the blaze at 10.04pm. There was moderate smoke damage to the rest of the bedroom and remainder of the first floor.
Cascada is making a sharp impression on the American charts with her hit single "Everytime We Touch" from the debut album of the same name. With its aggressive and energetic dance-pop beat, "Everytime We Touch" stands out from its Top 40 counterparts
FIRE officers have applauded workers at Mcauley Mount residential home who evacuated the property after a fire. Two appliances from Burnley fire service were called to the home on Padiham Road, Burnley, at 11am today when smoke was seen coming from the
TODAY'S Championship match between Burnley and Queens Park Rangers at Turf Moor has been cancelled due to the tragic death of a Rangers player. Eighteen-year-old striker Ray Jones was killed in a car accident in the early hours of this morning. The
TODAY'S match between Burnley and Queen's Park Rangers has been cancelled following the death of striker Ray Jones. The QPR frontman, who due to turn 19 next week, was killed in a motor vehicle accident in London in the early hours of the morning. A
A CAR fire had to be extinguished on Heath Row in Burnley this morning. One appliance from Burnley Fire Service this morning attended the incident at 6:20am.
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill believes the transfer window policy could be detrimental to both clubs and players. The Clarets boss has insisted he won't be rushed into any decisions when it comes to strengthening his squad before the midnight deadline
A SMALL fire occured at Pendle Wavelength swimming baths in the early hours of the morning. The facility, on Leeds Road, Nelson, was attended by two appliances from Nelson Fire Service at 12:35am. Firefighters used a hose reel and a positive pressure
A HOUSE caught fire in the early hours of this morning. Two appliances from Blackburn Fire Service were called to the property on Ambleside Close, Daisyfield, Blackburn, at 1:37am. Firefighters had to use breathing apparatus, a hose reel and a positive
CHRIS Samba believes everything is in place at Blackburn Rovers to achieve a top six place this season. The giant Congo international has become a mainstay in the heart of Rovers' defence since completing a bargain £400,000 move from Bundesliga outfit
EAST Lancashire's biggest music festival could be heading into the record books. The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne, which began last night, looks set to break all box office records with thousands of music lovers heading to East Lancashire
