FOOTBALLER Ella Collinson was on standby for a week hoping for a call up to attend an England training camp in Staffordshire. Ella, 14, from Rising Bridge, has been playing football since she was four and, after a spell at Blackburn Rovers Academy, she has been playing for Manchester City […]

WITH parents who have played for Eccles Rugby League Club, it was hardly surprising that Erin Thompson followed in their footsteps. The 15-year-old Haslingden High School student started playing the sport in Year 7, but took a break for a couple of years, returning to play for Eccles in Year […]

HASLINGDEN High School and Sixth Form has become the first high school in Rossendale and only the fourth in Lancashire to achieve the Lancashire Equality Mark. Assistant Headteacher Karen Powell has led the school to successfully complete all six badges that make up the full award. These reflect a commitment […]

    SEVEN super-talented female footballers from Haslingden High School have secured places in Lancashire County Girls’ U16s and U14s teams. In the 23-strong U16s team, five of the players are from Haslingden High School: Darcie Dixon, Ocean Flanagan, Holly Thomas, Dixie Thirde and Isabella Dunn. Representing Lancashire’s U14’s team […]

AT THE age of nine Abby Clarke’s footballing talent was recognised when she trialled for Everton and 10 years’ later, she has signed a professional contract. Abby, 19, from Rising Bridge, attended St John’s School, Stonefold, when her aunt suggested she try out for Everton. She said: “They were holding […]