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‘Masked offenders’ caught trying car doors in early hours of morning
Two ‘masked offenders’ were caught trying car doors in and around Burnley at the weekend. Police received reports of two people trying car doors in the area of Croasdale Avenue and Deerplay Close, at 5am on Sunday, July 28. They managed to
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Blackburn Rovers break transfer duck with Makhtar Gueye deal
Blackburn Rovers have signed striker Makhtar Gueye from RWD Molenbeek on a permanent deal. The 26-year-old striker has penned a three-year deal at Ewood Park with the option of an extra 12 months. Yuki Ohashi is also to bolster Rovers' strike force
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Northern lights could be visible TONIGHT – will we see them in Lancs?
The northern lights could be visible across UK skies this evening (July 30) – but will they be visible in Lancashire? According to the Met Office the phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, is set to be visible on tonight and into the early
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Family pay tribute to ‘funny and one of a kind’ man who died in a crash
The family of a man, who died after a crash in Rawtenstall at the weekend, have called him a ‘one of a kind’ man who will ‘never be forgotten’. Jake Neary, 31, died after a crash in an alleyway off Parramatta Street, on Friday, July 26. His
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Four Blackburn Rovers games moved by Sky Sports which will anger supporters
Sky Sports have revealed their TV picks up until January 5 with four Blackburn Rovers games moved. The 2024/25 season marks the beginning of a new broadcast deal which will see more fixtures shown live on Sky Sports than ever before. These will
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Blackburn Rovers history-maker sends message ahead of imminent transfer
Rory Finneran has sent a goodbye message to Blackburn Rovers ahead of his imminent move to Newcastle United. The young Irish midfielder became the club's youngest-ever player in January when he made his debut in the FA Cup against Cambridge United
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Second bid to modernise dilapidated farm barn and cottages
A dilapidated18th century barn and cottages complex on the outskirts of an East Lancashire township is set to become three large modern homes. Emma Carter has applied for planning permission for the conversion at Hoyle Bottom Farm, in Pot House
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Ben Brereton Diaz makes permanent return to England after Blackburn Rovers exit
Southampton have completed the signing of former Blackburn Rovers favourite Ben Brereton Diaz. The Chilean forward left Rovers at the end of his contract last summer, signing for Villarreal on a four-year deal. The move didn't work out though and
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Recent Blackburn Rovers loanee makes permanent Championship transfer
Norwich City have confirmed the signing of former Blackburn Rovers loanee Ben Chrisene. The Aston Villa left-back has penned a permanent deal with the Canaries after his spell at Ewood Park last season. The England youth international made 16 Championship
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John Eustace lays out long-term aim for Blackburn Rovers with key principles
John Eustace is confident Blackburn Rovers can build long-term to compete at the right end of the Championship table. Rovers finished 19th last season, a large drop-off from their seventh-placed finish the campaign before. It was a season where
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Former church could be stepping stone from care for youngsters
A former Blackburn church could become a half-way house for children leaving local authority care. Nelson-based Identity Care Housing wants to convert the eight-bedroomed property known as The Vicarage in Bentham Road, Mill Hill, into a home for
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'Long delays' on main East Lancs road in response to 'medical incident'
There are "long delays" on a main road in East Lancashire following a 'medical incident'. The A56 is closed at the Rising Bridge Roundabout in both directions following the incident this morning. The AA traffic website says there are delays
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning over possible thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning with possible thunderstorms and heavy rain set to hit throughout East Lancashire later this week. A period of high pressure has resulted in warmer temperatures through much of this week. Storms
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'Clutch player' - What Blackburn Rovers can expect from 'talisman' Makhtar Gueye
Blackburn Rovers are close to confirming the signing of striker Makhtar Gueye from RWD Molenbeek. The 26-year-old completed a medical on Monday and is now set to sign permanently at Ewood Park. This deal represents the first noteworthy outlay from
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Blackburn Rovers take experienced forward on trial as new admirer emerges
Andreas Weimann is training with Blackburn Rovers as he looks for a new club, The Lancashire Telegraph can confirm. The 33-year-old Austrian forward was at the Senior Training Centre on Monday for training in a bid to earn himself a contract.
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'The money was not there': Doubt cast on rebuild of crumbling hospital
Doubt has been cast on whether a crumbling hospital which serves parts of East Lancashire will be rebuilt – with the Chancellor of the Exchequer saying the scheme was 'unfunded'. Airedale Hospital, in Steeton, West Yorkshire, close to towns such
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LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Boost to reserves
County council chiefs have bucked a national trend by giving a boost to budget reserves. The Tory-run authority ended the 2023/24 financial year with £181.1m in its main reserve account – £15.9m more than had previously been expected. The increase
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FLASH SALE: Lancashire Telegraph readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months
Readers who want to subscribe to the Lancashire Telegraph can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or more than 50 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our
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Children's hospice's restoration-inspired garden takes home gold award
Inspired by a campaign to rebuild the gardens of Derian House, its team and its army of volunteers wowed the judges and won gold at Chorley Flower Show Named “giving nature a helping hand”, the garden featured saplings donated by the Woodland Trust
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Nursery staff admit assaulting children in their care
Two members of staff at a Burnley preschool nursery have appeared before Blackburn Magistrates' Court and pleaded guilty to assaults on children in their care. A third person, a student on placement, of Playdor Nursery School, Bank Parade, pleaded
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Plans to replace mosque with new building twice the size are approved
Plans to demolish an existing mosque building and replace it with a new purpose-built place of worship more than twice the size have been approved. The application for the expansion of the Jamia Masjid Usman Ghani, in Stanley Street, Brierfield
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College rated among best in the country for teaching of cyber security
Burnley College has received Gold Status in the Government’s CyberFirst scheme, recognising its pioneering and inspirational teaching in cyber security. CyberFirst is a pioneering programme to inspire and encourage young people to pursue careers
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Family opticians up for national prize hoping to repeat past success
An East Lancashire opticians has been shortlisted for a prize at an upcoming national retail awards. Planit Opticians, based in Albert Road, Colne, is one of the finalists of the ‘Opticians of the Year' category at the English Independent Retail
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Pie firm backs grassroots club with stadium sponsorship for season
“Who doesn’t want a hot pie at halftime!” Colne FC kicked off the new season on Friday with an exciting new signing in Haffners’ Pies. The popular Burnley pie brand is taking over as stadium sponsor for the 2024/25 season and officials, players
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Huge crowds turn out for annual Shia procession
Hundreds from across the region took part in the annual Shia march through a Blackburn neighbourhood at the weekend. Crowds had gathered outside the Shia Islamic Centre at the corner of Addison Street and Preston New Road on Sunday in glorious
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Ribble Valley Redwood tree planting to battle climate change
A carbon-busting tree planting scheme commemorating Ribble Valley Council’s 50th anniversary is growing across the borough. Two greenhouse-gas-gobbling ‘golden groves’ of five Giant Redwood trees each were planted at Edisford in Clitheroe and St
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High concern for climate change indicated by borough residents
A climate change survey conducted earlier this year got almost 1,400 responses from Blackburn with Darwen residents. The survey was part of a broader campaign launched by the council, which in 2019 declared a climate emergency and pledged to reduce
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‘I’d be bereft if I couldn’t do it’: Corrie star opens up about charity work
A soap star has opened up about his off screen work supporting army charities. Antony Cotton, from Edenfield, best known for his role as Sean Tully in Coronation Street, has been involved with the military community since 2008. The 48-year-old
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Two Zero business scheme gives new jobs and money to Lancashire
Businesses which took part in a Lancashire County Council-led programme have created a collective 117 jobs and grown turnover by £27 million, according to independent analysis. The Two Zero Leaders Network scaleup programme was designed to help
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Pictures as judges 'left in tears' at town's bid to be named ‘most beautiful’
Judges descended on Rawtenstall last week to assess the town’s bid to be named ‘one of Britain’s most beautiful’ towns in a nationwide gardening competition. Judges from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) came to the town to see the town’s Britain
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Dangerous driver showed 'atrocious disregard for human life' says judge
A judge has branded footage of a dangerous driver speeding along roads near Blackburn as showing an “atrocious disregard for human life.” Judge Graham Knowles was referring to dashcam footage of Rubel Amin, 31, speeding along the A59 between Samlesbury
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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School uniform hub to be held in this town to help ease financial pressure
A school uniform hub will take place in an East Lancs town during the school holidays in a bid to ease the financial pressures faced by many families ahead of the new academic year. The Salvation Army in Clitheroe will hold a school uniform hub
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TV documentary's glimpse of life inside a hospital theatre
Emergency surgery at Royal Blackburn Hospital is set to be placed under the spotlight with a new TV documentary set to air this autumn. Cameras have been behind the scenes in one of the emergency theatres at the Haslingden Road hospital for the
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Hidden historic mosaics found during college modernisation works
Long-forgotten mosaics have been discovered underneath the floor coverings of Blackburn College's 136-year-old Victoria Building. The tiling was found by workmen undertaking the £25 million restoration and modernisation to make the Grade II heritage-listed
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East Lancs business helps Made Smarter launch new peer network
A Blackburn-based business attended the launch of Made Smarter’s new peer-to-peer network aimed to help digital adoption among small and medium-sized manufacturers. The Digital Champions Network brings together businesses which have engaged with
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Homelessness charity calls on businesses to support new patron scheme
A charity supporting young homeless people across Blackburn with Darwen is calling on businesses to join its new patron scheme. The scheme has been launched by Nightsafe to address growing demand and rising costs for its services at the charity
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Two new faces appear on list of East Lancashire's most wanted men
Two new faces appear on the list of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week. If you know where any of them might be, or have any information which could assist the police, then please call 101 immediately. First up is Lee Scott, who is
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Poetry magazine launched celebrating diversity, inclusion and creativity
Residents from Blackburn with Darwen have showcased their poetry and stories at a special exhibition launch at the town's Quaker Hall. Writers from the Word Power Collective have put together a literature zine, which through the lens of journeys
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'Right some wrongs' - Blackburn Rovers defender states clear aim for new season
Hayden Carter insists Blackburn Rovers' players are determined to right the wrongs of last season and prove themselves to supporters. Rovers finished narrowly above the Championship bottom three last term, surviving on the last day of the season
