M65 reopens near Blackburn after Aldi lorry fire caused day-long closure

National Highways said the road needed resurfacing so the motorway had remained shut late into the night.

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Atcheson on his Rovers rise, Northern Ireland challenge and O'Neill impact

Tom Atcheson on his rapid rise at Blackburn Rovers and on the international stage with Northern Ireland

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Meet the Blackburn Rovers footballer representing Hong Kong on the global stage

Karri Chan is preparing to swap club football for the international stage after being selected to represent Hong Kong at the upcoming Asia Games in Japan.

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Three men deny rape and child sex offence charges against teenage girls

Three men from Bolton, Bury and Accrington have denied a wide range of child sex offences against mainly teenage girls more than 20 years ago.

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Taxi driver suspended after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

A taxi driver has been suspended pending a full investigation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a passenger.

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Record-breakers to return to Blackburn Empire with spectacular version of Aladdin

After a series of record-breaking pantomimes, Tom Rolfe Productions is returning to the Empire Theatre in Blackburn for the fifth consecutive Christmas season.

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Remember when T J Hughes store was in old Blackburn Woolworths’ building?

Here’s a Blackburn town centre store which we are sure many Looking Back readers will remember being in this location.

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Horror film featuring House of the Dragon star being filmed in East Lancashire

Pendle 1612 is a docu-horror feature by Blackburn-born filmmakers The Bashford Twins, Kyle and Liam Bashford

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Plans submitted for tanning and beauty salon in vacant Ribble Valley building

A vacant former antiques and cycle shop in Clitheroe could be transformed into a tanning and beauty salon.

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Man accused of sexual offences against child pleads not guilty and will stand trial

A Burnley man will stand trial after denying multiple alleged sex offences

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Man guilty of attempted murder pictured for first time as sentencing adjourned

A Church man who was found guilty of attempted murder and sexual assault last month has been pictured for the first time.

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Thousands of Muslims from across the world to attend Lancashire conference

The Sunni Dawate Islami (SDI) Conference is set to take place this weekend at Noor Hall in Preston.

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Scottish man denies charges of fraud and possessing criminal property in East Lancs

A man from Scotland has denied three counts of fraud which are alleged to have happened in Burnley

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Images of 7 people released following alleged violent disorder at station after match

Faces of seven youths wanted following alleged violent disorder at a railway station in Burnley after a football game have been released.

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Olympic pentathlon obstacle course coming to East Lancs park

Plans for a new obstacle training rig designed for the Olympic sport of modern pentathlon have been approved at Wilsons Playing Fields

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Police called after reports of 'young males setting off fireworks' in town centre

Police were called to Blackburn town centre on Monday to reports of youth setting off fireworks.

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Blackburn fight back but come up short

DINO Radice knows his new-look Blackburn side will only get better but was left to rue a first half no-show in the season opener at Aldwinians.

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Rossendale are gr-eight as they run in the tries

Having suffered the agony of relegation last season, Rossendale looked to bounce straight back to the National Leagues, recruiting well during the closed season.

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Man who killed brother with punch at social club pictured for first time

A man who was today (October 1) found guilty of killing his brother in Waterfoot with a punch at a social club has been pictured for the first time.

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Where to find the cheapest petrol prices in Blackburn this week

We've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Blackburn, according to petrolprices.com

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Aldi lorry fire closes M65 and causes rush-hour chaos in Blackburn

Blackburn Road through Rishton was heavily impacted as diverted traffic made its way through the area.

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One-way system introduced on Rawtenstall road until next year

Rawtenstall motorists face months of disruption as major improvement works bring a temporary one-way system and car park closure

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Everything you need to know M65 Aldi lorry fire

Diversions were in place through the morning with traffic heading on to Blackburn Road and Rishton.

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Shop forced to close after police uncover illegal tobacco sales

A Lancaster convenience store has been ordered to close for three months after police and trading standards officers uncovered ongoing illicit tobacco sales.

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Author opens Clitheroe hospice shop after family receives ‘wonderful care’

Book and music lovers have a new place to hunt for hidden treasures while supporting hospice care in East Lancashire

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Man found guilty of manslaughter after killing brother with punch at social club

A Waterfoot man has been found guilty of killing his brother with a punch following a night of drinking at a social club

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Julie Hesmondhalgh vows to be a 'traitor hunter extraordinaire' on latest series

Accrington actress Julie Hesmondhalgh has declared herself a "traitor hunter extraordinaire" ahead of entering the Celebrity Traitors castle.

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Children 'jumping for joy' as new £300,000 Clitheroe play park opens

Clitheroe’s £300,000 Edisford Bridge Play Park opens with 150 play experiences for children aged two to 14, unveiled by Ribble Valley Mayor Jan Alcock

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Eastenders star Shane Richie blames media after 6 month driving ban

EastEnders star Shane Richie has been banned from driving for six months after admitting a speeding offence.

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