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Droylsden 2-1 Colne: Battling Reds beaten on the road
Colne suffered a narrow defeat at Droylsden on Saturday despite a stirring second half fight-back. The Reds conceded twice in the first half but took the fight to their opponents after the interval and had them hanging on in the closing stages.
Expect delays at Blackburn's busiest junction near town centre
A four-way traffic management system is in place at Barbara Castle Way and Preston New Road
‘Wrong flag’: Blackburn spoof video ridiculing flag painters goes viral
The TikTok video by film-maker Aeman Afzal was filmed in Shadsworth and begins with a man claiming he was ‘taking his country back’.
Adapted E-scooter capable of hitting speeds of 90mph seized
Police have aksed residents to report nuisance vehicles such as e-bikes, e-scooters, or quads in public areas.
Alton Towers announces world's first Bluey-themed rollercoaster
Alton Towers will launch the world’s first Bluey-themed rollercoaster in spring 2026 at CBeebies Land
Compassionate, nurse-led home care in Blackburn, Burnley & Clitheroe
Compassionate, nurse-led home care in Blackburn, Burnley & Clitheroe.
Chorley 3-1 Telford: Magpies return to winning ways
After their recent double-blank losses on the road, Chorley rediscovered their golden touch back at Victory Park to remain unbeaten at home in 2025.
'Nobody cares' - Phil Jones reveals brutal comment before Blackburn Rovers debut
The former Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United defender has been talking about his league debut against Chelsea
Six of the best as Burnley FC Women march on in the cup
Burnley confirmed their progression to the knockout stages of the FA Women’s National League Cup with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Huddersfield Town on Sunday afternoon.
Flood taskforce to meet as Met Office warns of wetter than average autumn
The latest meeting comes as the Met Office indicated an increased likelihood of a wetter than average autumn is approaching.
Blackburn Rovers sanction loan deal after previous transfer success
Blackburn Rovers have loaned a young defender into Non-League
Title-chasing pair beaten on day Eagley relegated
Title-chasing pair Farnworth Social Circle and Read were both beaten in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s Premiership on Saturday as Astley Bridge won a top-of-the-table battle with Ribblesdale Wanderers to reach the Championship’s summit and Eagley were relegated.
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Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu crashes out of this year's event in third round
Emma Raducanu has crashed out of the US Open after losing in the third round to ex-Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
Political leanings of two judges involved in Epping migrant hotel case - and who they sided with
The Appeal Court judge who ruled in favour of Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in the Epping migrant hotel case is a long-standing Labour supporter.
Fraudster from UK living in Dubai to lose £90m property empire and Ferrari
A fraudster on the run from Britain will lose his £90m property empire and his Ferrari, a judge has ruled.
Ex-prisoner found guilty of murdering guard who exposed affair with female officer
A former inmate at a Liverpool jail has been found guilty of murdering an ex-prison officer after he exposed an affair between the convict and a female guard.