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Blackburn Rovers dressing room stance on early form and Bristol City test
Andi Weimann admits it will be 'strange' when he comes up against Bristol City this weekend for Blackburn Rovers. The Austrian forward spent six years at Ashton Gate, leaving in the summer and signing on at Ewood Park. The 33-year-old has made
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Long delays on section of M61 following crash
Drivers are facing delays of up to 30 minutes on the M61 following a crash this morning. The incident happened on the M61northbound between Junction 9 (M65) and Junction 30 (M6) near Bamber Bridge. Traffic has been temporarily stopped due
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Major leak causes flooding at Blackburn town centre car park
Drivers heading into town have been warned after a major leak caused flooding at the entrance and exit of a car park A team from United Utilities is working to fix the issue at Brown Street car park, off Penny Street, next to the bus station.
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Rovers boss Eustace shortlisted for Manager of the Month prize
Rovers boss John Eustace has been nominated for the Championship Manager of the Month Award for August. Eustace oversaw a positive start to the campaign, which began with a 4-2 win against newly-promoted Derby on the opening day. Rovers left
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Café which opened without permission granted retrospective approval
Retrospective plans to convert a former town centre church into a café have been approved. The application for Kathy’s Café, in Regent Street, Haslingden, was granted in retrospect by Rossendale Council with a number of conditions. The café
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Prison again for shoplifter who has racked up over 100 offences
Within days of being released from prison a prolific shoplifter is back behind bars after she started offending again. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Amy Barnes was still on prison licence when she started stealing, less than two weeks after
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Details announced for march to commemorate Prophet’s birth
Two of Blackburn’s biggest mosques have announced details for the annual march to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The event attracts thousands of people from across the borough and will take place on Sunday, September 22.
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‘I used to work in Blackburn M&S and now I’m hosting TV show with the brand’
Blackburn presenter, AJ Odudu, says she is having a “real full circle moment” after being announced as host for new ITV fashion show ‘M&S: Dress The Nation. AJ will host the show, which has been described as a ‘nationwide search’ for M&
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GP's 'dishonesty' over chronic condition patients at surgery
A family doctor was dishonest when she failed to arrange appointments to deal with more than a dozen patients with chronic conditions at a Blackburn surgery, a watchdog has ruled. Dr Sarah Fatima Alam, who worked at the former Umar practice in
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Aldi announce 23 new stores but still on hunt for site in this East Lancs town
Aldi has announced £800million to be spent adding to their portfolio of stores, including one in East Lancashire - but still no progress for Darwen. The supermarket tycoon plans to open 23 locations, including a store in Bacup – to accelerate its
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Renowned broadcaster announced as chair of prestigious playwriting competition
A renowned journalist and broadcaster has been announced as the chair of a prestigious playwriting competition. Naga Munchetty will be the chair of the judging panel for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2025. The competition, which is in
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Parents skydive 15,000 feet for children’s hospice that cared for their sons
Two parents have skydived 15,000 feet to raise money for the children's hospice that cared for their children. Jamie Berrisford, 37, and Laura Milroy, 38, raised more than £5,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice by taking part in the 'Dive for
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Men's mental health group members urge anyone struggling to 'reach out'
A men's group has been raising issues relating to suicide in the hope of reaching out to people who may be struggling with their mental health. Members of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s 'Men in Sheds' group have spoken of their struggles
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Man who denies strangulation and assault has trial date set
A man who denied strangling and assaulting a woman will stand trial next year. Mark Herd, 47, entered not guilty pleas to two counts of intentional strangulation and a single count of assault at Burnley Crown Court on Tuesday (September 10).
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'I suppose I am an emerging writer' says Corrie star Christine Mackie
As an actor who has become a familiar face on one of the nation’s favourite soaps, Christine Mackie has had to learn a whole new discipline when it comes seeing a play she has written take to the stage. This week Kin returns to the Dukes Theatre
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Motorists in Blackburn told to expect tickets after cars parked on pavement
Some motorists in Blackburn might get a ticket in the coming weeks as police crackdown on bad parking. Blackburn police officers have received reports from residents about vehicles that were parked on the pavement. On Wednesday, (September
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New Ribble Valley MP aiming to hit high notes after historic election win
New MP Maya Ellis will bring musical talent, media experience and even a bit of Blackburn Rovers history to her new job representing Ribble Valley in Parliament. The mother of two young children produced one of the upsets of the night when she
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School where pupils receive ‘racist comments from peers’ requires improvement
A school in Barnoldswick still requires improvement, after a two-day inspection conducted by Ofsted. West Craven High School, on Kelbrook Road, has been told to improve in all areas, in a report published earlier this month. It was previously
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63 finalists announced for this year's Community Volunteer Awards revealed
The finalists in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards have been revealed after a record year of nominations. Judging for the community awards, as run as a partnership between Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council, took place last week
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Drink driver crashed into parked car after party-goer was aggressive to him
A MAN who left a party after being confronted by another guest crashed into a parked car on his way home. Blackburn magistrates heard Lucas McIntyre, who failed a breathalyser test, told officers the row had put him in an angry mood. McIntyre
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Blackburn Hospital receives life-saving cancer tech thanks to £250,000 donation
Patients at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital will benefit from cancer diagnostics equipment, made possible thanks to a fundraising campaign by fashion designer outlet Labels for Cares. The new addition to the endoscopy unit is thanks to a generous
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‘Rovers Return’: Care centre posts new signs to help dementia patients
A care home has introduced novel new signs above doorways to support residents. The project is part of a partnership between Hollymount Dementia Care Centre and Blackburn College. The aim is to support those residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Religious and civic leaders welcome Bishop of Burnley to Lancashire
The 12th Bishop of Burnley, was installed as Episcopal Canon at Blackburn Cathedral during a special service. The event was attended by civic dignitaries from the Lancashire area and HM Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire and marks the formal start point
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Bereaved mum said ‘people would cross street to avoid her’ after son’s death
A bereaved mum says society needs to tackle the taboo and stigma around child loss and says people “crossed the street” to avoid having an uncomfortable conversation with her, after the death of her son. Earby singer Kiki Deville, patron of Derian
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Blackburn firm welcomes 10 new apprentices in latest intake
A financial planning group has appointed its latest intake of 10 new apprentices. PM+M, which has offices in Blackburn and Bury, has welcomed the new apprentices to work across various divisions of the firm. This is the second consecutive year
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Driving offences set to be the highest since the pandemic
The number of mobile phones, drink and drug driving and seat belt offences have all reached new highs across Lancashire, as numbers have continued to rise after the pandemic. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Lancashire Police revealed
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Lancashire Pub of the Week with a 'terrace that's like sitting in Tenerife'
A Great Harwood pub, with a terrace “which is like sitting in Tenerife”, is our pub of the week. The Dog and Otter, in Cliffe Lane, has recently been taken over by couple James and Jen Britton and customers are already raving about the community-led
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Bakery that donates 5 per cent to charity and feeds homeless in final to find best
A Nelson bakery, where 5 per cent of profits go to local charities and the homeless eat free, is a finalist in the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Bakery 2024 competition. Ten bakeries are battling it out for your votes, with Z’Pies and Pasties being
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Crunch five weeks ahead for Lancashire's £500m NHS savings plan
Health chiefs are facing a crunch five weeks when it comes to achieving a massive £530 million savings plan for Lancashire and South Cumbria. NHS leaders agreed a plan in June which would see them work towards a £175m deficit for the neighbouring
