Burnley is keen to strengthen his squad this summer, with chairman Alan Pace pledging to support Sean Dyche in the transfer market. The Clarets finished the campaign in 17th place after a season where they were hit by injuries, a prolonged takeover and a lack of investment in the outgoing …
Read More »Woman ‘repeatedly attacked’ with machete in Blackpool rescued by ‘brave’ police
A young woman was “repeatedly attacked” with a machete on a street in Blackpool. Blackpool South MP Scott Benton praised the officers for their courage in chasing down the suspect and bringing the “major incident” to an end. Mr Benton was on patrol with police and council housing and anti-social …
Read More »Vaccination rates in Blackburn with Boroughs of Darwen revealed
More than a third of people in Blackburn with Darwen have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures show. NHS data shows 42,545 people had received both shots before May 23 – 37 percent of people aged 16 and over, according to the latest population estimates from the Office …
Read More »Blackburn: PM + M Offers Free Online Cloud Accounting Sessions
UN ACCOUNTING Firm offers a free training day to local businesses. The online event, hosted by the company Blackburn PM + M, will see the company’s team host free one-on-one sessions on Teams or Zoom where guests can request anything related to cloud accounting and give them the ability to …
Read More »PRE-GAME: Sean Dyche’s move from Burnley to Crystal Palace hits bill of over £ 20million
PRE-GAME: Sean Dyche’s move from Burnley to Crystal Palace hits over £ 20million compensation bill needed by price manager Burnley boss Sean Dyche is one of Crystal Palace’s picks for new coach It would cost the Eagles £ 20million in compensation to reward manager Dyche Swansea boss Steve Cooper, Frank …
Read More »Body found in search of missing man en route to Preston
Officers looking for a man who had disappeared on his way to Preston unfortunately found a body after a desperate four-week search. Alan Zawadski, 30, disappeared on his way to visit his mother in town. He was last seen in the Islington area of ââLondon on May 1. Alan, from …
Read More »Blackpool mum who spent 80 days in intensive care with Covid
A woman in Blackpool is raising funds to thank staff at a local hospital for the excellent care they provided to her mother as she spent 80 days in intensive care due to Covid-19. Danielle Wade, 42, has so far raised over £ 2,000 for Blackpool’s teaching hospitals NHS charity, …
Read More »International dilemmas Blackburn Rovers players face after Ben Brereton shock appeal to Chile
Reversed a year, the idea of ââseeing Ben Brereton face Lionel Messi in qualifying for the World Cup would have been incomprehensible. And yet here we are, in awe of Blackburn Rovers’ latest international hero, the forward pledging his allegiance to Chile and teaming up with Martin Lasarte’s side in …
Read More »Crystal Palace learns compensation fees they should pay Burnley for Sean Dyche
Crystal Palace is on the lookout for a new manager at Selhurst Park and has reportedly approached Burnley for the services of boss Sean Dyche. Roy Hodgson has resigned as Palace boss after nearly four years at the helm. The 73-year-old was named to Selhurst Park in September 2017 after …
Read More »Saving our street from the parking nightmare is a call from the residents of Blackpool
Paula and Dave Storton are currently the only residents of Harrow Place, but the conversion of old neighboring hotels into luxury apartments has prompted new parking measures. This would mean the loss of public parking on the street, as the spaces are reserved for the exclusive use of people moving …
Read More »New industrial building included in massive Burnley College expansion plan
AMBITIOUS plans for an industrial hub and three educational buildings have been submitted for an East Lancashire college. AWB Architects produced the project on behalf of Burnley College for the North Campus on Holme Road. Part of the college’s vision is the development of its £ 100million campus. A new …
Read More »Studio Blackburn Creates Engaging Environment Design System for UCL School of Management
Studio Blackburn has developed a uniquely designed system for orientation, interior supergraphy and digital interface connected to UCL’s School of Management in the heart of Canary Wharf. Having previously completed the environmental design of the school’s campus at level 38 of One Canada Square (Canary Wharf), the agency was given …
Read More »Owen Oyston, former owner of Blackpool FC, loses Supreme Court appeal to build 1,150 homes on Fylde Coast
The former owner of Blackpool FC has lost a battle in the Supreme Court to build more than 1,000 homes on the Fylde Coast. Owen Oyston, through his company Fylde Coast Farms Ltd, had been given the green light to build 1,150 new homes in Lytham Moss, land on the …
Read More »Estimated price Burnley, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City could win in the 2020/21 season
Football finances have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic and Premier League prices will likely be affected this season. England’s top football clubs will have to reimburse broadcasters following last season’s campaign hiatus. The pandemic saw sport in the UK suspended for more than three months and every game for …
Read More »Scatter order set up after kids took fireworks
A dispersal order was put in place in an area of ââLancashire after teenagers were caught setting off fireworks. On Wednesday evening, officers from Preston were forced to implement the dispersal order in the town’s New Hall Lane area. The action came after incidents of disorder where police received several …
Read More »Blackburn man who died for five minutes after suffering heart attack says run ‘saved his life’
An 18 stone man who ‘died for five minutes’ after suffering a heart attack in 2015 said that taking a run ‘saved his life’. In 2015, at just 5’6 ” and 18 stones, Ian Goodliffe put on a very different figure from today as being overweight and struggling to even …
Read More »Nick Pope’s transfer photo ahead of Burnley’s crucial summer
Nick Pope’s European Championship dreams were dashed by injury with goalkeeper Burley ruled out with a knee problem. The Clarets goalkeeper missed the last four games of the Premier League campaign and underwent surgery before the summer. This means he missed out on a spot in Gareth Southgate’s squad and …
Read More »Blackpool fans are disappointed as additional tickets are made available for the Championship playoff final – but not for the League One version
Read more Read more Officials confirmed for Blackpool League 1 play-off final against Lincoln Ci … In a statement released tonight, the EFL confirmed that 2,000 more tickets are to be made available to fans of Brentford and Swansea City, who will face off at Wembley on Saturday for a …
Read More »Eight dead after shooting at California yard
An employee opened fire on a California yard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people. The suspect was also dead, authorities said. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s spokesperson MP Russell Davis said the suspect was an employee of the Valley Transportation Authority, which provides buses, light rail and other transit services in …
Read More »Barr looks back on a season full of progress – News
Billy Barr admits he can only think positively about 2020-21 after an impressive campaign for the development team in the Premier League 2 Division 1. Barr’s side finished the season in fourth place after a consistent tenure in the top tier of development football. There have been plenty of eye-catching …
Read More »Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope undergoes successful surgery on knee injury holding him back from Euro 2020
(The FA via Getty Images) Burnley and England goalkeeper Nick Pope has undergone successful surgery to the knee injury that will keep him out of Euro 2020. Pope was in line to make the England squad for this summer’s rescheduled tournament but suffered a knee problem towards the end of …
Read More »Blackpool vs Lincoln Prediction, Tips & Betting Odds | 05/30/2021
Start: 1500, 05/30/2021 Stadium: Wembley TV: Sky Sports In arguably the most competitive Ligue 1 season in recent memory, Blackpool and Lincoln are left standing with 90 minutes to keep them out of the league. Both sides have a compelling case to make, with Lincoln being a National League side …
Read More »Lancashire v Yorkshire: 2021 County Championship game preview
Game schedules, streaming information, tickets and trips, team news, one-on-one review, weather forecast, forecast and everything you need to know before the final round of the LV = Insurance County Championship … Fixation: Lancashire vs. Yorkshire Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Appointment: Thursday May 27, 2021 – Sunday May 30, …
Read More »Heroin seized as three defendants in Lancashire County Lines bust, including 17-year-old boy
A teenager and two men have been charged with drug-related offenses after £ 35,000 of heroin was seized by Lancashire police as part of a county operation. On Monday (May 24), Lancashire Police officers issued simultaneous early morning drug warrants on properties in Burnley and Padiham in an operation focused …
Read More »Blackburn rapist targeted teenage girl before disappearing in Lake District
A man from Blackburn faces a lengthy prison sentence after admitting to repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl before fleeing to the Lake District. Paulo Sousa appeared in Preston Crown Court today to be convicted of three offenses. The 43-year-old, from Lytham Road in Blackburn, has previously admitted to having sex …
Read More »Shadow Health Secretary accuses government of ‘stealth lockdown’ as Burnley public express frustration
Burnley is one of eight local authority zones, along with Blackburn and Bolton, targeted by a low-key government statement Friday that also recommended residents of the zones not to meet other people inside and maintain social distancing two meters. gap in public. Read more Read more Burnley MP says government …
Read More »Fylde Coast amateur football: JD Blackpool South fights for a resounding victory in the Sunday Alliance’s thrilling title race
Read more Read more Fylde Coast amateur football: Ardwick’s victory opens title race for Blackpool and F … Never-say-die Blackpool bounced back from that unsuccessful kick, gained confidence and won 4-3. The result moved them to one point behind Social, with a game in hand, and allowed Queens to reclaim …
Read More »Vydra Czechs In For Euros
And with Vydra very likely to be involved for the first time this summer, it’s a proud story he hopes to showcase in what will be one of the first major international events to be staged since the worst of the pandemic. . âFingers crossed, it’s going to happen this …
Read More »Extremely vulnerable and disabled Preston man targeted by burglars
An “extremely vulnerable and disabled” man was targeted by burglars. Police said thieves ‘hard’ broke into his home in the Barry Avenue neighborhood of Ingol, Preston last Saturday (May 15). Once inside, they then searched the premises “without being discouraged that the victim was inside”. A television and other items …
Read More »Young Blackburn’s Jared Harlock goal after signing his first professional contract with the Rovers
Teenage midfielder Jared Harlock believes signing his first professional contract with Blackburn Rovers is just the start for him and is aiming to grab a first-team opportunity if it presents itself. The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year contract that runs until the summer of 2023. Harlock …
Read More »Rising from the Ashes – Blackpool’s newest Premier Inn opens on former Yates site
The fire severely damaged the three-story, 141-year-old building, causing it to be demolished and leaving an empty space where Yates’ golden signage once stood. More than 12 years after that dramatic evening at the resort, a new Premier Inn has opened on the old site near North Pier. The new …
Read More »Good video helps M3 Project tackle homelessness
New LBV Hub Non-profit Appropriate video M3 project M3 Project is a specialist charity based in Rossendale committed to tackling homelessness among young people aged 16 to 21 in the North West. Alan Dorrington, Charity Officer, said: âM3 volunteers are a unique group of individuals who open their homes to …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers second after the Premier League in pursuit of Brentford in this aspect of the championship
The Blackburn Rovers certainly didn’t have a hard time finding the back of the net in the Championship in a season where they ultimately finished 15th. Their total of 65 goals in 46 games in the second tier of English football was by far the best in the bottom half …
Read More »The government advises residents of Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley not to move in and out of the areas
The government is advising residents of Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley to avoid all but essential travel in and out of the two boroughs of Lancashire. Official guidelines say travel to and from areas of England severely affected by the Indian variant of Covid-19 should be avoided. “ Essential ” …
Read More »Covid outbreak closes Haslingden high school for the week
A Lancashire high school was forced to close during the week after a coronavirus outbreak hit its students. Until last weekend (May 15 and 16), Haslingden High School and Sixth Form had recorded only one positive case of Covid-19 despite thousands of tests on students. But the situation has changed …
Read More »Blackpool has recorded four new cases of Covid in the past 24 hours – here are the latest figures for each region in the county
There have now been 99,342 confirmed cases in the Lancashire County Council area since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest government data released today (May 24). Meanwhile, the total in Lancashire, including Blackpool and Blackburn and Darwen, now stands at 127,743. How many cases of coronavirus are …
Read More »Police called for fighting and threats between rival Blackburn garages ahead of Aya Hachem’s fatal shooting, court says
Jurors have heard details of brawls, threats and intimidation between two rival garages amid a murder trial in Blackburn. The first witnesses were called today to testify in the trial of eight people accused of the murder of teenage Aya Hashem. Today marked the start of the second week of …
Read More »Look for a missing Burnley man not seen in college for a month
Yorkshire Police are appealing to find a Lancashire man studying in the county of White Rose after being seen on campus for a month. The Kirklees District CID is seeking to speak to anyone who has seen or has information on the missing Burnley man, Daniel Astin. Daniel, 31, studies …
Read More »DJ Jordan North supports Lancashire Virtual Career Fair for Students
The I’m A Celebrity star, who started his radio career with Rock FM in Preston, is promoting the event, along with Blackburn Rovers goalie Thomas Kaminski, in a video to encourage students to register for the Lancashire Virtual Careers Expo which will take place on Wednesday 26 May. This is …
Read More »Launch of new self-isolation support pilot projects in areas with higher Covid rates in Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen
This initiative is one of many to be tested by the government in nine regions with higher rates of Covid-19 infection. A £ 11.9million funding pot will be shared among local authorities in nine regions of England. Lancashire will receive £ 2,500,000 as part of the scheme encouraging people to …
Read More »Blackburn bar and barbershop plan for Uncle Jacks pub approved
Plans for a new bistro bar and hair salon in a former game day hangout for Blackburn Rovers fans have been passed. In March, the Lancashire Telegraph reported that Mark Holden, owner of nearby plastering contractor Red Rose Dry Lining, had purchased the building and submitted an application for Uncle …
Read More »The Rossington skipper frustrated by the rain which destroys Lancashire
Northants skipper Adam Rossington The supporters’ return to County Ground was marred by the elements, with events halted on Sunday afternoon with Lancashire 88 for one in their opening rounds. Both teams took eight points out of the draw, but now the Northants face a huge task in an attempt …
Read More »Sheffield United – Burnley video highlights, analysis, reaction, recap
Sheffield United beat Burnley 1-0 on the final day to end their Premier League time on a high. [ MORE: How to watch PL in the USA ] David McGoldrick scored the only goal of the game in the first half and the already relegated Blades held on defensively to …
Read More »Cricket recap: Big win for Blackpool but defeats for St Annes, Fleetwood and Lytham as rain destroys Lancashire match
Read more Read more Fylde Coast Cricket Sneak Peek: Thornton Cleveleys Appreciates Return to Normalcy and a … The hosts had no response from Matthew Grindley after being put on by Blackpool, with the in-shape bowler taking 6-6 of his 10.3 overs to follow his seven-wicket run at Kendal this …
Read More »Blackburn’s huge Covid spike as Indian variant shows no signs of slowing down
Lancashire saw its biggest peak in coronavirus cases for months after 166 cases were recorded in just one of its 14 boroughs. The shocking increase in cases was confirmed by Public Health England this afternoon (23 May), with an increase recorded for the Blackburn area with Darwen. Blackburn with Darwen …
Read More »Burnley unveils UK network of four clubs
Burnley is building a network of clubs across the UK. The Clarets have teamed up with Scottish Championship club Ayr United, Irish League Premier League team Cobh Ramblers, NIFL Premiership Portadown and Cymru North Llandudno squad in a bid to develop players. , coaches and to extend the ânational talent …
Read More »Preston North End fans have parted ways on ex-defender’s play-off final date with Blackpool
Former Preston North End defenseman Michael Appleton will have the support of more than just Lincoln City fans on May 30. The 45-year-old guided the Imps to the Ligue 1 play-off final in his second season as coach, with Blackpool as opponent at Wembley. Appleton has played more than 120 …
Read More »Bad weather kills runners in cross-country race in China
Twenty-one people participating in a mountain cross-country race have died in northwest China after hail, freezing rain and high winds hit the high-altitude track. Hundreds of staff were called in for the rescue effort after participants suffered physical discomfort and the sudden drop in temperature. The runners were running on …
Read More »Blackburn court: mom called the police about her daughter’s banned ex
A MAN invited to his ex-partner’s home despite a non-aggression order was surprised by a surprise visit from his mother. Blackburn magistrates heard that the ex-partner refused to call the police, but his mother had other ideas and Lee Craig McPhee was arrested for breaking the order. McPhee, 35, of …
Read More »Police, Coast Guard and RNLI called after drunk man jumped off central pier
Police, Fleetwood and Lytham Coast Guard and Blackpool RNLI were called around 6:30 p.m. to report a person in difficulty in the water at the end of the pier. A spokesperson for the Lytham Coast Guard said: âWe were called to receive reports of a drunk person who had jumped …
Read More »Blackburn and Darwen, Burnley, Rossendale and Preston see the biggest increases, with daily cases nearly doubling the day before in Lancashire
There have now been 99,177 confirmed cases in the Lancashire County Council area since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest government data released today (May 22). Meanwhile, the total in Lancashire, including Blackpool and Blackburn and Darwen, now stands at 127,422. How many cases of coronavirus are …
Read More »Lancashire Covid cases rise as 234 cases are recorded in the county
Lancashire has seen its Covid cases increase in the past 24 hours with some 234 positive infections identified across the county. Public Health England revealed this afternoon (May 22) that cases had risen again in Blackburn with Darwen with 82 new infections; against 68 on Friday. It comes as Blackburn …
Read More »Blackpool’s Mulberry Community Project Celebrates After Receiving £ 180k From National Lottery
Mulberry community project celebrates after receiving £ 180,000 over two years in national lottery funding Mulberry Community Project, based in Blackpool, will use the money to ensure the continuity of the work that has now been operating for 10 years in the city. Keith Stevenson, Founder of Mulberry, said: âWe …
Read More »James Tarkowski: Sean Dyche says Burnley defender will stay at Turf Moor next season | Football News
Sean Dyche expects James Tarkowski to stay at Burnley next season The 28-year-old defender was the subject of three offers from West Ham, including an approach of £ 31million, and an offer from Leicester last summer, and is entering the final 12 months of his contract at Turf Moor. Tarkowski …
Read More »Season tickets 2021/2022 Phase 2
The club are delighted to confirm that more than 10,000 supporters have already renewed their subscriptions for the 2021/22 season. The second phase of sales, applicable to holders of season tickets for the 2019/20 season who have not renewed their seats, and to holders of season tickets 2020/21 who have …
Read More »Lancashire’s richest people in the Sunday Times 2021 rich list, including owners of Preston North End, Asda and Boohoo
The Sunday Times Rich List for 2021 has been announced and contains many very wealthy people in Lancashire. And some fortunes have increased despite the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic. Posted Friday May 21, the list shows a record 171 billionaires in the UK. Topping the list, Sir Leonard …
Read More »Blackburn with Darwen is one of the cheapest places across the country to get a pint
With the indoor hospitality reopening this week, it might be worth looking at where you can get the most bang for your buck in terms of the price of a pint. Surprisingly, Blackburn with Darwen is in the top 10 of the cheapest places across the country where you can …
Read More »Blackpool to Ligue 1 play-off final after 3-3 draw with Oxford | League one
Blackpool earned a 6-3 aggregate victory over Oxford in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final after a 3-3 draw in the second leg. Cushioned by a 3-0 lead in the first leg, Blackpool booked a return to Wembley for the first time since their 2017 Ligue 2 play-off victory …
Read More »“He will be here as far as I’m concerned” – Sean Dyche, Burnley’s boss, on James Tarkowski’s future
Tarkowski still has a year on his current contract, but told The Telegraph late last year: âBurnley offered me a contract towards the start of last season which, for me personally, was far from what I was going to sign and I think the club got it. And they came …
Read More »Boris Johnson calls for new international treaty on pandemic preparedness
Boris Johnson said the world was ‘just as disunited as Achilles and Agamemnon’ before the coronavirus pandemic as he called for a new international treaty to tackle not only this global threat, but every other threat as well. in the future. Addressing the global health summit hosted by Italy and …
Read More »Vaccine bus leaves to visit Blackburn with Darwen distributing shots
A CORONAVIRUS vaccination bus will visit Blackburn with Darwen next week taking hits near people’s doors. From Monday, the mobile vaccination unit will visit places in the district where the participation rate has been low. It will stop at various locations including mosques, colleges, schools, recreation centers and community centers …
Read More »Local lockdowns: Preston, Burnley, Blackburn and Wigan, among the Lancashire and North West council areas most likely to be affected by the tier system as Indian variant threatens Covid roadmap
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Environment Secretary George Eustice have both said in recent days that a return to a tiered restriction system remains an option when the national lockdown is lifted in June. It comes as parts of the North West, including Blackburn and Darwen, Burnley, Bolton and Manchester, …
Read More »The Rotary Club Poulton offers candy to children at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Poulton Rotarians brought candy to young patients in the Vic Children’s Unit as part of its Acts of Kindness and Raising a Smile campaigns on the Fylde Coast. Children visiting emergency departments and outpatients, and young people at Brian House Children’s Hospice in Low Moor Road, Bispham, also benefited from …
Read More »Pairing of elderly people with crossed tracks for “ little children ” between platforms
An elderly couple lost their lives crossing a railway line between platforms with a ‘little child’. UK Lancashire Transport Police said the incident was reported at Garsdale station in Cumbria on the Settle and Carlisle line. An elderly man and woman crossed the tracks between the platforms while waiting for …
Read More »Asian bridal designer Blackburn launches modest clothing brand for girls
An Asian bridal designer has opened a studio with modest clothing as one of her most important values. Raeesah Jassat of Blackburn launched her clothing brand, Valentina Rose last year in September, with bespoke dresses including bridal wear, plain dresses and ready-to-wear dresses. The mom of three wanted to create …
Read More »Police are investigating a series of cable cuts in Blackpool
Ena Ross and her neighbor Alan Brunt were both shot after power cables were cut outside their apartments. There have been incidents in areas of the North Shore such as Banks Street and Lord Street, as well as in the vicinity of Victory Road in the Brunswick neighborhood and in …
Read More »Which TV channel is Sheffield United v Burnley on? Launch time and live broadcast
Sheffield United will play their final round of Premier League games with returning fans at Bramall Lane for the first time in over a year. The Blades have been doomed to relegation for some time, but the players are hoping to put on a show for their supporters with a …
Read More »Latest Bolton coronavirus infection rate revealed
Bolton still has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country – and it has risen again since yesterday, when it was the highest in four months. According to Public Health England, the infection rate in Bolton now stands at 341.5 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to …
Read More »VIDEO: Pro-Palestinian ‘Go Slow’ protest stops trafficking in Blackburn
A âGo Slowâ protest in Blackburn to highlight the bombing of Gaza brought one of the city’s busiest roads to a standstill. The protest began in the confusion as up to 40 vehicles gathered in the Tesco Hill Street super store around 4 p.m. today. But as the vehicles left …
Read More »The village primary school salutes scientific success
Laneshaw Bridge Primary School has been awarded the Primary Science Seal of Quality, which guarantees effective science leadership, enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. It encourages teacher autonomy and innovation while providing a clear framework for the …
Read More »Blackpool weekend weather forecast: watch our roundup of the resort ahead of the next step in the government’s roadmap out of lockdown
Despite gray clouds looming over the station earlier this morning, according to the Met Office, we won’t see any rain until 6 p.m. tonight. The day will remain cloudy until noon, with the sun expected to appear this afternoon until light showers arrive in the evening. The weather will deteriorate …
Read More »Police search for murder accused after his tiger is found wandering around Houston
Authorities were looking for a man charged with murder whose tiger was found wandering around a residential area in Houston. Texas Police said they have video of the tiger meeting an armed deputy to the Waller County Sheriff, who can be heard yelling at Victor Cuevas, who police say is …
Read More »Prosecutors rest their case in Richard Fay murder trial – Canon City Daily Record
Prosecutors suspended their case against Luciano Pogorzelski on Monday afternoon, after calling 18 witnesses to testify since opening statements were presented by both parties to the case on Wednesday. Pogorzelski’s defense team are expected to call witnesses from Tuesday. His lawyers have said he likely won’t decide whether to take …
Read More »Burnley FC in the Premier League 2020-21
Burnley play their home games at Turf Moor and are currently 14th in the English Premier League table for the 2020-21 season. The club have 36 points from the 33 games they have played so far since the start of the league. Their performance for the season has not been …
Read More »5 of Blackpool’s best pubs near Pleasure Beach and the seaside
With the pubs reopening indoors on May 17th, it’s time to start thinking about going back in again. You’re no longer at the mercy of the elements, as groups of up to six people will once again be able to enjoy food and drinks inside. There is a great selection …
Read More »No evidence Pfizer vaccine needs to be updated for variants, says BioNTech
There is no evidence that the Pfizer / BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine needs to be updated to protect against variants, BioNTech said. In its financial and corporate update report, the German company said: âTo date, there is no evidence that an adaptation of BioNTech’s current Covid-19 vaccine against the main emerging …
Read More »Revealed: Burnley’s most expensive unused 20/21 substitute – and how he stacks up against the rest of the elite
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero watches from the substitutes’ stand. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images) The Clarets have only used 24 senior talents in the Premier League this season – the third-lowest score in the division. With such a low level of turnover, it is inevitable that some players …
Read More »Blackpool man suffers serious injuries after fireworks launched near child
A man was seriously injured after fireworks were launched near a child. Police said the man in his 50s was apparently trying to move the pyrotechnic device on Seasiders Way in Blackpool when it exploded. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Royal Preston Hospital …
Read More »EFL clubs launch mental health awareness week – news
EFL will today see its clubs, CCOs and their communities âMile For Mindâ to mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs May 10-16. As part of EFL’s “ On Your Side ” partnership with Mind, people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take a “ Mile …
Read More »North West Square | Robertson, Sisk progresses Talbot Gateway phase two
Work on this phase is expected to last two years. May 6, 2021, 10:00 Sarah Townsend Contractors are preparing Blackpool city center site for the construction of a new Blackpool North Station tram interchange, underpass and 144-room Holiday Inn hotel. Pile work has been completed and the steel frame for …
Read More »The royals wish Archie a happy second birthday
The Queen and Prince of Wales wished Archie Mountbatten-Windsor a happy second birthday. The royals posted to social media on Thursday morning, alongside images of Archie as a baby. The son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has spent much of his life in America with his parents. Meghan …
Read More »Burnley prepares move for Stoke City center-back Nathan Collins
Nathan Collins is getting closer to Burnley day by day as transfer talks continue to intensify. Reports in England suggest Burnley is preparing the transfer of Stoke City center-back Nathan Collins. The Ireland international joined Stoke from Cherry Orchard in 2016. His contract expires in the summer of 2024. The …
Read More »We haven’t finished our vows yet, Blackpool boss Neil Critchley
Read more Read more Beware of the kings of the dams: Matt Scrafton’s verdict on Blackpool guarantees the top … The Seasiders secured a top-six spot with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night. It’s a fabulous achievement for a Blackpool side who have …
Read More »East Lancs region remains Covid hotspot in England as rates rise in 8 locations
Hyndburn continues to have by far the highest coronavirus infection rate of any English borough, as cases continue to rise in eight parts of Lancashire. A total of 107 people in Hyndburn have tested positive for the virus in the seven days leading up to May 1, the latest data …
Read More »Blackburn council candidate goes viral for unusual election campaign video on playground
A bizarre campaign video has catapulted a local Blackburn candidate into the limelight as he becomes an unlikely viral hit. Ahead of today’s election (May 6), taxi-driving Conservative Tiger Patel posted his latest campaign video which shows him posing with dilapidated playground equipment in his potential Audley neighborhood and Queen’s …
Read More »Fulham star sends message to Burnley and Newcastle United ahead of Premier League clash
Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola insists the Cottagers are not dead in the Premier League fight for survival as they prepare to face Burnley on Monday night. Scott Parker’s side are nine points behind the Clarets with four games to go and a win for Burnley at Craven Cottage will keep …
Read More »Robert Lewandowski finally opens up about his failed transfer to Blackburn
Robert Lewandowski could have played for Blackburn had it not been for the volcanic ash cloud in 2010 as he gives his side of the infamous transfer story. The eruption of the Icelandic volcano Grimsvotn really prevented Lewandowski from signing for the then Premier League club 10 years ago. Lewandowski, …
Read More »Second phase of Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway program begins
The next key milestone in the multi-million pound development at Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway is underway. The contractors are now preparing the site for the construction of the steel frame of the 4 star restaurant Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White. With the development slated to open in the summer of …
Read More »Premier League confirm fans’ return plans for Burnley’s games with Liverpool and Sheffield United
The Premier League has confirmed that there will only be home fans for the last two top-flight matches of the season. This means fans will return to Turf Moor for the first time since March 2020, when Burnley entertains Liverpool in the Clarets’ final home game of the campaign. Sean …
Read More »Boohoo: Burnley Company Announces Profit Increase
An online fashion company and a large Lancashire employer reported a sharp increase in profits. Boohoo, which maintains a large distribution center on Heasandford’s industrial estate, Widow Hill Road in Burnley, reported a 41% increase in revenue as the company benefited from the boom in online shopping during the lockdown. …
Read More »Burnley ready to attack Southampton’s much-requested target, Celtic midfielder from Norwich City Eye
Burnley Transfer News A win for the Clarets, who lost to West Ham last weekend, would practically relegate the Cottagers, who are currently nine points behind on safety with just four games in the 2020/21 season to go. Speaking ahead of Burnley’s next game, Sky Sports expert Siobhan Chamberlain praised …
Read More »Hyndburn now has the highest infection rate in England as cases rise in nine Lancashire boroughs
Hyndburn now has the highest coronavirus rate in all of England after a weekly increase in the number of cases of 300%. The latest figures from Public Health England show that within seven days the rate in the boroughs of eastern Lancashire has fallen from 38.3 cases per 100,000 population …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers target comments on immediate future as Championship club circle
Portsmouth winger Ronan Curtis has admitted he is wary of the interest in transferring the Championship with Blackburn Rovers one of many interested contenders. Curtis was the subject of a move from Rovers in January 2020 with Tony Mowbray in search of a winger to complement his attacking options, a …
Read More »New car sales down 13% from April to crisis average
New car sales last month were down about 13% from the April average before the pandemic, according to preliminary figures. Around 141,000 new cars were registered in the UK in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). That’s about a 30-fold increase from the same month …
Read More »Indian government faces calls for new lockdown
The Indian government has faced calls for a strict lockdown to slow a devastating outbreak of new coronavirus cases. A New Delhi court will also decide whether to punish officials for failing to increase irregular oxygen supplies to overcrowded hospitals. With 382,315 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, India’s total …
Read More »Boris Johnson to announce next lockdown update – including holiday rules
Boris Johnson is expected to announce next steps to ease lockdown restrictions over the next week. The prime minister will notify the nation at least a week before the third stage of the lockdown roadmap is given the green light, including plans to resume overseas vacations. Mr Johnson said he …
Read More »New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern plans to tie the knot this summer
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to marry her longtime partner during the southern summer. In an interview with the Coast radio breakfast show, Ms Ardern said that she and Clarke Gayford finally set a date for their wedding after announcing their fiancé two years ago. But Ms Ardern …
Read More »Pakistan murder investigation following discovery of British woman with gunshot wounds
Lahore Police are looking for two men after the murder of a Pakistani-born Briton, apparently after the two men pressured her to marry them. Mahira Zulfiquar, a 25-year-old law graduate who moved to Pakistan two months ago, was found dead in her rented apartment after four men, including the two …
Read More »Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick calls for more investment focus on Burnley during visit
Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham with Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government The Cabinet Minister responsible for the Government Leveling Fund stopped in Burnley on Friday to take a look at the new development at Finsley Gate Wharf. The £ 2.2million regeneration program is being undertaken …
Read More »Urgent search underway for missing boy Chorley, 15, as concerns grow
An urgent search is underway for a missing Chorley teenager as concerns grow. Denis Bogdanovic, 15, was last seen in the Clayton Brook area around 6:20 p.m. Saturday (May 1). The police say they are increasingly concerned for his well-being and appeal to the public to help them find him. …
Read More »Blackpool Arsenal on loan for EFL League 1 Player of the Month against Oxford United, Hull City and Burton Albion men
Read more Read more Neil Critchley is delighted to have Marvin Ekpiteta and Keshi Anderson return from … The defenseman was in good shape last month, helping the Seasiders keep three sheets clean to put them on the verge of securing a play-off spot. The loaned Arsenal has made 33 …
Read More »What Burnley star Chris Wood said about the possibility of representing New Zealand at the Olympics
Chris Wood says the decision to represent New Zealand at the Olympics this summer will be a collective appeal. It is understood that the All Whites want to name the Burnley forward as one of the three older players allowed to represent them in Tokyo. New Zealand have used this …
Read More »Blackburn man Aftab Hussain makes gigantic running challenge for vulnerable families
A man from Blackburn walks and jogs an astonishing 500 miles in 50 days to raise money for charity. 40-year-old Aftab Hussain said he had been inactive for 12 months and decided to walk and jog in different parts of Blackburn. He documents every day on his Instagram page to …
Read More »Rossendale Council leadership receives training from Burnley College tutors
Rossendale Borough Council staff have received management training from âexpert tutorsâ at Burnley College. Tutors from the college facilitated proven training, management and professional development sessions with senior executives from Rossendale Borough Council. Head of People Development Sarah Condren, who led the training, said: âOur training aims to maximize the …
Read More »Lancashire company Barnfield gets a new look
A large Lancashire company received a whole new look for the first time in over 30 years. Barnfield, established in 1976, has always been a developer, but is best known in the industry as a prime contractor. And now, it is hoped that the results of a brand renewal project …
Read More »Blackpool Central’s £ 300million development area could be turned into a new food hall
New images have been unveiled of the £ 300million Blackpool Central leisure development project ahead of a planning application submission this summer. They show how the listed buildings of Central Drive will be transformed into a heritage district with an artisan food hall, a renovated pub and new vacation accommodation. …
Read More »Burnley man walks into station to confess but suspicions are ‘manipulated’
A judge doubted that a Burnley man who claimed to be in charge of a cannabis farm was behind the transport after a birthday card to his co-defendant was found on the property. Jamie Howarth walked into a police station and confessed after officers inadvertently discovered a farm of 43 …
Read More »Promethean: Blackburn firm awarding up to £ 60,000 in prizes
A Blackburn-based global education company is giving schools the chance to win up to £ 60,000 in prizes. Promethean, based on Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Lower Philips Road, produces educational software and competes to give schools the chance to share their most innovative and imaginative educational stories. To enter the competition, …
Read More »Skelmersdale teenager stepped in to save homeless life after collapse
A West Lancs teenager has been praised after saving the life of a man who suddenly collapsed on the street. Bradley Jacobsen, a schoolboy from Skelmersdale, was in Liverpool city center last week (April 21), when he rushed to rescue a sleeper in the street. The 16-year-old was the only …
Read More »Nearly 20,000 working days lost in hospitals in East Lancashire
CORONAVIRUS caused hospital staff to lose nearly 20,000 working days last year, figures show. NHS Digital data shows the equivalent of 131,459 days of full-time staff were lost to illness at hospitals in eastern Lancashire NHS Trust between March and December. About one in seven people (19,082) was due to …
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