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Dave Burnley column: It doesn’t get any easier for Sean Dyche’s boys
ANOTHER recess in the football season and another chance to assess Burnley’s hopes of Premier League survival. The bottom of the table holding all three of last term’s promoted teams in its relegation zone may not be good reading, yet just one
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Burnley drop to third in Premier League fair play table
BURNLEY have dropped to third place in the latest Premier League fair play table. The winners of the table could secure a place in the Europa League, with England currently in the top three of UEFA’s fair play league. Burnley led the Premier League
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Dan Clough column: Blackburn Rovers fans deserved our day out at Anfield
ROVERS fans have come in for a fair amount of stick in recent seasons. On that dark and dismal, wet and rainy December night in 2011 boos and jeers aimed at Steve Kean rang around Ewood Park as we slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Bolton. MORE TOP
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Date set for Blackburn Rovers' FA Cup replay with Liverpool at Ewood Park
BLACKBURN Rovers' FA Cup quarter-final replay with Liverpool at Ewood Park will take place on Wednesday, April 8 (7.45pm kick-off). The winners of the tie, which will be broadcast live on BT Sport, will take on Aston Villa in the Wembley semi-finals
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Eric Kinder's pride after becoming Blackburn Rovers' new Academy boss
LIFELONG Blackburn Rovers supporter Eric Kinder called it the ‘proudest day of his life’ after he was appointed as the club’s new Academy boss. Blackburn-born Kinder, who has been Rovers’ U21s head coach since returning to the club, will start
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We have a real chance of reaching Wembley, believes Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tom Cairney
TOM Cairney admits Liverpool will still be big favourites to win an FA Cup quarter final replay at Ewood Park – but he believes Blackburn Rovers have a real chance of reaching Wembley. Rovers drew 0-0 at Anfield on Sunday to set up a replay at
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Who is Burnley's new signing Fredrik Ulvestad?
FREDRIK Ulvestad might not be a name that is well known outside of Norway, but he is well thought of domestically. The 22-year-old midfielder made his debut for hometown club Aalesunds in the Norwegian Tippeligaen when he was 17 and has been a
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CHEERS! Blackburn and Darwen's best pubs - as voted by YOU...
WE all love a refreshing pint down the local - but which pubs in Blackburn and Darwen stand out from the rest? We let you decide on Facebook and here are the results... Hare and Hounds, Lammack "Good beer and there's plenty on
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Stephen Cummings column: Clarets can make up ground - but Manchester City clash start of a tough schedule
THAT wasn’t such a great set of midweek results, was it? While Leicester City, Queens Park Rangers and Everton at least had the decency to fall on their swords on Wednesday evening, Hull City, Sunderland and Aston Villa all managed to take something
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Burnley sign Norwegian midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad
NORWEGIAN midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad has signed for Burnley on a free transfer. The 22-year-old, who trained with the Clarets in February, has penned a three-year-deal. MORE TOP STORIES: Burnley have been in need of midfield reinforcements
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Blackburn Hawks continue quest to become ice hockey's 'Invincibles'
TWENTY-TWO down, two to go, and then we will be ‘The Invincibles’ of ice hockey. I think Whitley Warriors have that tag too. I’m not sure about anyone else but it would be nice to join the list as it’s a massive achievement. MORE TOP STORIES
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Sightings of two UFOs hovering above Pendle Hill reported to police
SIGHTINGS of two UFOs hovering above Pendle Hill over the weekend have been reported to police. Officers in the area of Pendle Hill were asked to check out the report, after a call came in to Colne and West Craven police from a man saying that
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Bacup and Rossendale Borough boss believes he now has the squad to beat the drop
BACUP and Rossendale Borough manager Brent Peters remains positive about his side’s chances of beating the drop in the North West Counties Premier Division ahead of their trip to Winsford United tonight. Peters’ side are seven points from safety
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Paris St Germain trip ‘will help our academy grab talent’, says Accrington Stanley coach
ACCRINGTON Stanley are aiming to set up links on the continent in an effort to boost their youth recruitment drive. Sandwiched in between Blackburn Rovers – who boast a Category One Academy – and Premier League new boys Burnley, while just an hour
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche plans squad getaway for international break
BURNLEY are remaining at Gawthorpe during their 10-day break from Premier League action, although Sean Dyche hasn’t ruled out taking his squad away at some point during the closing months of the campaign. The Clarets enjoyed a free weekend for
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State of Anfield pitch led to Blackburn Rovers draw, says Liverpool defender Glen Johnson
GLEN Johnson reckons the state of Liverpool’s pitch was one reason why they failed to beat Blackburn Rovers in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final clash. But, ahead of next month’s replay, Rovers boss Gary Bowyer has warned the Reds their Anfield surface
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Blackburn Rovers fans will have to wait a month to see if their side can make FA Cup semi-finals
BLACKBURN Rovers fans will have to wait a month to see whether their side can secure a place in Wembley semi-finals of the FA Cup. Rovers yesterday confirmed their quarter-final replay with Liverpool at Ewood Park will take place on either Tuesday
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Burnley director Brendan Flood present as Orlando City make MLS debut - the club he co-founded
BURNLEY director Brendan Flood was part of a crowd of 62,510 at the Citrus Bowl for the MLS debut of Orlando City – the club he co-founded five years ago. Flood joined forces with Phil Rawlins, Dan Williams and Steve Donner to relocate the Austin
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Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede hopes to see fans flood back to Ewood Park after Liverpool heroics
RUDY Gestede hopes that Blackburn Rovers’ FA Cup draw at Liverpool will lead to an increase in crowds at Ewood Park – starting against Bolton Wanderers tomorrow. Around 6,000 fans cheered Rovers to a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Sunday, to set up a quarter
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On-loan Blackburn Rovers midfielder John O’Sullivan the subject of banter at Anfield
ON-LOAN midfielder John O’Sullivan joined the fans to cheer on Blackburn Rovers at Liverpool – although he was the subject of banter after turning up wearing a shirt with his own name and number on the back. O’Sullivan was on the bench for Rovers
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Rising stars in business to be honoured at awards
The most impressive, innovative and inspiring business people are set to be honoured at an awards ceremony with a twist - you’ve got to be 36 or under to win. The Young ‘Uns Awards, organised by Lancashire Business View magazine and backed
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Bitter blow for fledgling brewery as delivery van stolen in raid
THIEVES struck a blow to a fledgling Rossendale brewery when they stole a delivery van. The vehicle, belonging to Brewsmith Beer, was taken from outside its headquarters on the Cuba Industrial Estate in Stubbins. MORE TOP STORIES: Owner
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PICTURE GALLERY: We take a look inside Blackburn's new state-of-the-art £13.5m leisure centre
LANCASHIRE Telegraph reporter Chris Adams was among the first visitors to take the plunge at the state-of-the-art £13.5m leisure centre’s impressive pool - and he thinks it will make quite a splash with local swimmers. THE last time this water-shy
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Darwen primary school’s conversion to academy status complete - but it will ‘retain its unique identity’
A DARWEN primary school’s conversion to academy status has been completed with the headteacher promising it will ‘retain its unique identity’. Sudell Primary School principal Kathryn Coiffait has written to parents to confirm the conversion has
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Fury as paving flagstones stolen from several homes and businesses in Blackburn
PAVING flagstones have been stolen from several homes and businesses during a spate of thefts in Blackburn in the past week. Lancashire police said there were incidents in Shear Brow, Revidge Road, Corporation Park and Whalley Old Road. MORE
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Man pleads not guilty in £170,000 'cash for crash' trial
A NELSON man has appeared in court in relation to a £170,000 ‘crash for cash’ scam in West Yorkshire. Ansar Mahmood, 31, was in the dock at Bradford Crown Court alongside four men and a woman from Keighley. The six were charged following a
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Blackburn Rovers or Liverpool drawn to face Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-finals
BLACKBURN Rovers will take on Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals if they win their quarter-final replay with Liverpool at Ewood Park. Tonight’s draw paired Gary Bowyer’s side with Villa, who are managed by Rovers' 1995 Premiership
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Popular chip shop owner dies - aged 85
THE owner of a popular chip shop in Clayton-le-Moors for more than 30 years has died, aged 85. Hannah Bickerstaffe, who owned the Barnes Square Chip Shop in Clayton-le-Moors, died in a residential home on March 1. Her son Stephen, 58, described
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Man charged after allegedly exposing himself to woman before attempting to drag her into nearby bushes
A BURNLEY man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself to a woman before attempting to drag her into nearby bushes. Police have said that the victim was jogging alone in the Cinnamon Brow area of Warrington last Thursday just before 7pm
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Private school staff sacked after pupils allowed to get drunk during supervised trip
STUDENTS from a leading Ribble Valley private school were allowed to get drunk during a supervised trip out, a tribunal has heard. The 27 pupils from Moorland High School, in Clitheroe, drank wine, lager and spirits during a visit to an Indian
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Boss Sean Dyche believes there is no extra financial pressure on Burnley
CLARETS chief Sean Dyche believes Burnley’s healthy financial situation means there is no extra pressure on the squad to ensure they maintain Premier League status. Promotion to the top flight last season was secured with a loss of £7.6million,
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Darwen contractors branded 'stupid' after road markings aimed at stopping parking painted across junction
COUNCIL contractors were branded stupid after road markings aimed at stopping parking were painted across a junction. Blackburn with Darwen Council workmen were supposed to paint an H bar across back alleys in Industry Street, Darwen, in a bid
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In-form Matt Kilgallon insists he has not had time to focus on his Blackburn Rovers future
STAND-IN Blackburn Rovers skipper Matt Kilgallon insists he has not had time to focus on his Blackburn Rovers future. Instead the centre-back is concentrating on maintaining the fantastic form he has shown after winning his place back in Gary Bowyer
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CATCH BRETT'S 'KILLER': Fiancee launches campaign to find death crash driver
A CAMPAIGN has been launched by a woman seeking justice for her fiancé who was killed in a motorcycle accident. Police believe that Brett Hames died after being involved in an incident with another vehicle, which then fled the scene. Now his
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NEW ERA: Blackburn’s £13.5million sports centre opens doors to public
LEISURE bosses have hailed the beginning of a new era after Blackburn’s £13.5 million sports centre opened its doors to the public for the first time. Visitors flooded to Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre for its first full day after a two-year
