News stories tagged as "football"
Road honour for hometown footballing hero
Published at: Monday 25 January 2021 at 2:02 pm
An English footballing hero born in Blackburn is to have a road named after him in his hometown.
Response to Lancashire FA decision
Published at: Sunday 6 December 2020 at 4:57 pm
The Lancashire FA has now issued a statement on its difficult decision to cancel all organised grassroots football for children and adults in eight areas of the county.
Football matches given the red card
Published at: Friday 7 August 2020 at 8:58 am
Footballers in Blackburn with Darwen have been advised not to arrange or play friendly games until further notice.
Kick off for new £1m Blackburn football facility
Published at: Monday 9 September 2019 at 12:08 pm
Two state-of-the-art football pitches have been unveiled in Blackburn following the £1m transformation of a sporting facility.
Roar the Lionesses on to victory in Blackburn town centre
Published at: Thursday 6 June 2019 at 9:50 am
Visitors to Blackburn town centre will be able follow the action at the Women’s World Cup, as England’s brave Lionesses get set to take on all comers.
Could you help manage Roman Road football pitch?
Published at: Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 7:35 am
Groups interested in managing the operation of Roman Road football pitch and changing rooms are being invited to submit expressions of interest.
Rovers hero to be honoured
Published at: Friday 6 November 2015 at 6:00 am
Rovers legend Alan Shearer is to have a major road named after him.
Preparation ahead of East Lancs derby
Published at: Friday 23 October 2015 at 1:04 pm
People in Blackburn are being advised they could see some disruption this weekend as a large policing operation will be in place for the East Lancashire derby.
Spooky half term sport camps
Published at: Friday 10 October 2014 at 10:48 am
Help your children have an active and fun October half term with a special Halloween themed sports camp.
World Cup fun day promotes responsible drinking
Published at: Friday 6 June 2014 at 8:14 pm
Blackburn town centre is set to host a World Cup family fun day.
Vandals put sport pitches at risk
Published at: Monday 19 May 2014 at 12:33 pm
Thoughtless vandals are putting sport at risk by damaging pitches at Pleasington playing fields.