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Stability was a key factor in new deal, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche
SEAN Dyche said the stability on offer to him at Turf Moor played a crucial part in convincing him to extend his stay at Burnley. The Clarets chief signed a new four-and-a-half year deal on Tuesday, taking him to the end of the 2021/22 season and
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Police appeal to trace two missing teen girls from Burnley
POLICE are looking to find two missing teenage girls.Macey Durkin, 16 and Olivia Durkin, 13 are missing from Worsthorne.Officers said they believe the two girls are together.A police spokesman said: "We are again appealing to the Burnley community
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Crews tackle grill pan fire at house in Colne
CREWS tackled a fire caused by a grill pan at a house in Colne.Two fire engines from Colne attended the blaze which was in a house in Elm Street at 5.50pm on Wednesday.Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used a hosereel jet to extinguish the
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Blackburn push for a play-off place after key victory
Blackburn 26Northwich 10BLACKBURN have emerged as shock promotion contenders after climbing to the highest league position in the club’s history.‘Burn’s 26-10 victory over second placed Northwich, avenging a 15-0 reverse in September, means Dino Radice
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A debut to remember as gymnasts floor their rivals
A TEAM of young gymnasts are head over heels after making a big impression in their first ever competition.Burnley Gymnastics Club boys squad took part in the North West Gymnastics Association’s two piece floor and vault grades competition in Wigan.The
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REVEALED: Line-up for this summer's Rewind North festival
THE Jacksons are among a host of major names who will be appearing at the region’s largest heritage music festival this summer.Rewind North will return to Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire from Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5 with the line-up a who’s who
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Move for world champ kick boxers is ‘Ace’ says Sensei
RAMSEY’S Ace Kickboxing Club have written a new chapter in to its success story.For as one door closes another door opens.The Blackburn club has moved from its long time home at Chadwick Street Mill off Bolton Road to a more central venue on Kings Street
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Talented Accrington Stanley footballer 'accidentally hanged himself' — inquest
A TALENTED young footballer who was destined for a glittering professional career died as a result of a tragic accident at home.Jordan Moseley, 15, died suddenly at his home in October 2017.The talented left winger was snapped up by Accrington Stanley
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Fans' jury: "Now Rovers have cracked the top two, what would your message to the players be?"
We asked our fans' jury: “Now Rovers have finally cracked the top two for the first time this season, what would be your message to the players with 19 games to go?” It's difficult to get to the top but it's even harder to stay there as the opposition
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BBC One support for 'hard-hitting' disability campaign of 22-year-old from Accrington
A 22-YEAR-OLD with quadriplegic cerebral palsy is hoping he has raised awareness of his fight for improved changing facilities by appearing on television.Zack Kerr, of Howard Close, Accrington, appeared on BBC One North West's Inside Out programme
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Man, 23, wanted by police after Burnley assault
A 23-year-old man is wanted by police on suspicion of assault and causing criminal damage. Elliott Burns, of Oakwood Close, Burnley is sought following reports of assault and causing criminal damage at an address in Burnley on January 21. Burns
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JAILED: Gangsters who operated 5 cannabis factories
TWO members of an organised crime gang which produced and sold cannabis across the country, have been jailed. Burnley Crown Court heard how Laurynas Sereika and Zilvinas Vaigauskas were responsible for the Nelson branch of the production conspiracy
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‘Tell the full story’ - Church leaders to makers of controversial Panorama programme
THE producers of a controversial documentary claiming segregation in Blackburn has increased have been urged to return to ‘tell the full story’. Senior Anglican clergy said the BBC Panorama programme ‘White Fright’ did not paint an accurate picture
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CCTV appeal following assault
POLICE have shared CCTV images of a man they would like to speak with in relation to an assault.A police spokesman said the assault, which left the victim with a broken nose, took place on December 30 shortly after 2am.A 20-year-old man was punched following
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Police crackdown on off-road motorcycle yobs after complaints
A CRACKDOWN is continuing by police after complaints of off-road motorcycles causing havoc on footpaths and playing fields. The Lancashire Telegraph reported last week yobs on off-road bikes had been recklessly speeding, racing one another and
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NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Rams strengthen squad as Clitheroe win again
RAMSBOTTOM United have further strengthened their squad as the bid to turn around their Evo-Stik North form.Mark Fell's side have struggled in recent weeks and have slipped to 17th in the table ahead of this weekend's clash at Ossett Albion.The
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OPINION: Sean Dyche has transformed Burnley with his vision and now it will continue
'HE'S been here five years in October, personally I hope he's here for another five years until 2022, and if we can achieve that I'm sure we'll have more success together.'That was Clarets chairman Mike Garlick’s view of Burnley
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Time is ticking
Time is ticking for Sixth Form applications. Don't miss out on your place at St Mary's College for Entry 2018. Apply ONLINE now for an admissions interview on 28th February and secure you place with us! www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk Make the
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Two Burnley games moved for live TV coverage
BURNLEY have had two games moved for live TV coverage in March.The Clarets' Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday, March 3 has been brought forward to 12.30pm on the same day and will be shown live on Sky Sports.The following home game against
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Guinness World Record cyclist wants to get more young people cycling to school
A GUINNESS World Record cyclist is calling for East Lancashire families to join a UK-wide challenge to get young people cycling to school. Aiming to reduce congestion and boost children’s activity, the Big Pedal challenge, organised by walking
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Trains fill up as 'services improve'
PASSENGER numbers using Blackburn and Darwen railway stations have risen sharply, councillors have been told. Borough transport boss Phil Riley has updated them on the figures following major investment in the Clitheroe to Manchester line, a new
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Labour hits out at service cuts
LABOUR has accused Lancashire County Council’s ruling cabinet of putting voluntary sector services at risk. Cllr Erica Lewis, shadow finance spokeswoman, highlighted its closure of three third sector grant programmes for 2018/19 - the Local Initiative
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Jack Payne relaxed about his future but wants to make an impact in Rovers' 'exciting' end to the season
JACK Payne insists he is relaxed about his future and is focused on what promises to be ‘an exciting’ end to the season. Payne was recalled by parent club Huddersfield Town from his time with Oxford United before making the move to Ewood Park last
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Sports scheme will target 40,000 people with depression, anxiety and stress
A NEW Sport England ‘place pilot’ scheme in Pennine Lancashire will target 40,000 people with depression, anxiety and stress. Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan has reported details of the project to colleagues after the authority
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Readers urged to 'try something new' when picking library books
VISITORS to a Lancashire library are being challenged to ‘Try Something New’ until the end of March. Children and adults are being encouraged to pick a book from the Random Read display at the Clayton Green branch, rather than to select one based
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Rosemere Cancer Foundation charity dinner raises £20,000
MORE than £20,000 was raised for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation and cardiac rehabilitation charity, Heartbeat.A gala dinner was held at Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park and around 320 guests attended.Rosemere Cancer Foundation will put its share towards
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School praised by education watchdog Ofsted
A SCHOOL has been praised by education watchdog Ofsted. Roe Lee Park Primary School in Emerald Avenue Blackburn was rated ‘good’ following a two-day inspection in November. Lead inspector John Donald said the school, which had formerly been
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Sports, dance and arts activities on offer this half term
BY Elisa Menendez A youth community group based in Blackburn is running a jam-packed February half-term programme, featuring a range of sports, dance and arts activities. SWITCH Youth Community Organisation will be hosting the holiday project
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Rise in income from new pay and display parking machines
NEW pay and display parking machines in a town centre have produced a rise in income. Blackburn with Darwen council environment boss Jim Smith reports to colleagues: “In March 2017, 52 new Pay and Display car parking machines were installed throughout
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Council urged to ask government for more cash to spend on social care for adults and children
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council will tomorrow night be asked to urge the government to make more cash available for local authorities to spend on social care for adults and children. It will debate a motion proposed by Shadsworth and Whitebirk Labour
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Man rescued from vehicle trapped in ditch
A MAN was rescued after his car became trapped in a ditch.Fire crews from Longridge were called to the incident in Green Nook Lane, Longridge shortly before 8pm.A fire service spokesman said the man had become trapped in his car after it left the road
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'We are picking up lack of social services' — Council continues to run homeless shelter
A HOMELESS shelter in a town centre will continue to be run by a council for a second year running.Ribble Valley Council will continue to use the Joiners Arms, on Whalley Road, as the borough’s main temporary accommodation after the decision was approved
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Laura Massaro reaches semi-finals in New York
LAURA Massaro produced a superb performance to reach the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions in New York.The East Lancashire squash star had come through five game epics against Fiona Moverley and Victoria Lust in the opening two rounds but the
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Teen who had never driven before took ex-girlfriend’s mum’s car
A TEENAGER who had never driven before took his ex-girlfriend’s mum’s car after they had a row.Blackburn magistrates heard Luke Samuel Farrell went into the house and took the keys before going on a 10 mile “jaunt” which resulted in a crash.Farrell, 18
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PRODUCT WARNING: Morrisons recalling honey and mustard dressing
A SUPERMARKET giant is recalling their honey and mustard dressing over fears about health risks to shoppers.Morrisons are urging customers to return their Eat Smart Counted Honey and Mustard Dressing because it contains egg and mustard which is not mentioned
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Man punched and robbed by gang of youths
A MAN was punched to the floor and robbed by a gang of youths.Police were called to Monks Drive, Longridge shortly before midnight last night after a 53-year-old man was punched and robbed by three youths.A spokesman for Lancashire police said the man
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PICTURES: Behind the scenes at global fashion brand Boohoo's Burnley hub
THINK fashion and the likes of London, LA and New York spring to mind. And while global fashion brand Boohoo group is located in all those places, the empire's hub is based in Burnley. The Lancashire Telegraph was invited along to tour its
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Man found guilty of death threats to Pendle MP
A MAN has been given a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of making threats against an East Lancashire MP and his staff.Pendle Tory Andrew Stephenson, welcomed the conviction.Mark Lucas made online death threats and phone calls against
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126 people caught drink-driving over Christmas
MORE than 120 people were caught drink-driving as part of Lancashire Police’s Christmas drink-drive campaign.A total of 3,247 breath tests were administered across the county throughout December, with 126 people failing the test or refusing to provide
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Burglar caught stealing 3 jackets worth £2,070 from designer clothes shop
A GREEDY burglar had to lower his sights after the bag of swag he had packed up was too big to fit through the hole in the roof he had made. Blackburn magistrates heard, despite downsizing, Mark McGranaghan was still leaving the designer shop with
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'Every time he names the team I’m sweating' - Danny Graham still doesn't feel assured of Rovers starting spot
DANNY Graham insists he still doesn’t feel as if he has nailed down his spot in the Rovers team such is the competition for places at Ewood Park. Graham has started six consecutive league games for Rovers but the addition of Adam Armstrong on loan
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Celebrations as library reopens after year-long closure
A LIBRARY that was closed more than a year ago in a rural village has reopened. Barrowford Library, on Ann Street, was reopened by County Cllr Christian Wakeford, who represents the area, on Monday.Following the closure of 26 of the county’s 73 libraries
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NOSTALGIA: The long-lost cobbled streets of Blackburn centre in the early sixties
IT'S a long number of years since the centre of Blackburn looked like this - re-development in the sixties was to sweep away the majority of these buildings. Only the art deco building housing Woolworth's store, whose windows are stacked high,
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County council backs down over decision to ban unstunned halal meat in schools
LANCASHIRE County Council has backed down over its controversial decision to ban the serving of unstunned halal meat in its schools, after the threat of a legal challenge. In October, the county’s full council voted to end the supply on its schools
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Deputy head teacher accused of sexually abusing pupils denies pushing groin against girls
A FORMER deputy head teacher said ‘he had no favourites’ as he denied claims he sexually abused pupils, a jury was told. Preston Crown Court heard how 70-year-old Grahame Brennand, who taught at St John’s Primary School, Baxenden, said he never
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Three times more money spent on fixing Ribble Valley roads than Pendle or Burnley
ROAD maintenance funding has been given more favourably to Conservative boroughs than others, a councillor has claimed. Lancashire County Cllr David Whipp, leader of the Liberal Democrats on the county council, claimed the Ribble Valley and Rossendale
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Burnley can learn from the best, says midfielder Jack Cork
CLARETS midfielder Jack Cork believes his side can learn a lesson from the top six as Burnley bid to find an end to their winless run. Sean Dyche’s side are now seven without a win in the Premier League, a run that has included games against Tottenham
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Tony Mowbray would be happy with his Rovers squad even if there were to be no more incomings this month
TONY Mowbray insists he would be happy were Rovers to make no more additions to their squad in January. And while he is looking to make further moves before the window closes, he is also relishing the prospect of players returning from injury.