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Darwen murder investigation: Man hands himself into police after death of Jay Jay Livesey Taylor
DETECTIVES investigating the death of 23-year-old Jay Jay Livesey Taylor have arrested a wanted suspect. Police had launched a manhunt for Jack Costello following the fatal incident in Darwen on Sunday but officers confirmed the 45-year-old handed
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Missing Burnley pensioner found in London
A MISSING Burnley pensioner has been found in London.Melvyn Dillon, 78, was last seen at an address in the Manchester Road area of Burnley on Thursday, January 25 around 11am.Police launched an appeal to find the missing man who was last seen wearing
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Murder investigation launched after Jason Taylor stabbed in Darwen bar
A YOUNG man has died after he was stabbed in the neck in a “cowardly” attack in a town centre bar. A murder investigation is underway after 23-year-old Jason 'Jay Jay' Taylor was killed following a serious assault in Darwen town centre in the early
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Enchanted by Africa: Chris Hutchinson on a Fred Olson cruise which makes dreams come true
THE first film I saw in Cinemascope as a young boy, was called Shaka. It told of the rise of a boy warrior who became King of the legendary Zulu tribe and ever since I’ve had an ambition to visit Africa.Looking through a number of holiday brochures, I
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“Did they create much? Not really’ – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink reacts to Rovers draw
NORTHAMPTON Town boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink felt his side restricted Rovers’ opportunities in their 1-1 draw at Ewood Park. While conceding that Rovers had large spells of possession and territory, the Cobblers boss praised his side for their
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Investigation launched into 'arson' attack on van in Padiham
AN investigation is underway after an arson attack on a van.The incident happened in Cambridge Drive in Padiham just before 1am.Firefighters said a van was found 'deliberately' set on fire on the road and crews used two hosereel jets to extinguish
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Blackburn Rovers 1 Northampton Town 1: TALKING POINTS
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out five talking points from the 1-1 draw with Northampton Town at Ewood Park. COBBLERS REPEAT It was another 1-1 draw for Rovers against Northampton, and yet more frustration against Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
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Man, 21, dies after crashing car into woodland near Clitheroe
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Nelson has died after crashing his car into a woodland area. Police said the incident happened at around 6.15am on the A671 Whalley Road heading into Clitheroe. The man was driving a Skoda Octavia when it came off the
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Blackburn Rovers 1 Northampton Town 1: PLAYER RATINGS
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings in the 1-1 draw with Northampton Town. David Raya 6 Was mainly a spectator throughout and given no chance with O’Toole’s header, the one effort on target the visitors managed. Ryan
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NOSTALGIA: Blondie the milk horse to the rescue
FARMER William Hartley wouldn’t let the little matter of winter snow prevent his milk deliveries from getting through.Sadly we don’t have a note of the date when this picture from the Lancashire Telegraph archives was taken but it shows Mr Hartley, of
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Peaky Blinders-themed night coming to Blackburn
PUBS in a town centre will come together to celebrate a Peaky Blinders themed night on St Patrick's Day. More than 10 bars and pubs in Blackburn town centre will be hosting a Peaky Blinders-themed party to celebrate the show and growing night time
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'Stop papering over the cracks' - Panorama programme sparks row
A COUNCIL should stop 'papering over the cracks' and deal with the issue of segregation in a town, a resident has said. Blackburn resident Asif Mahmud said segregation is a 'serious problem' and needs addressing following a controversial BBC Panorama
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Residents urged to take part in mass reporting of potholes
RESIDENTS have been called to take part in a mass reporting of potholes in a borough.Ribble Valley Cllr Ged Mirfin, who represents Billington and Old Langho, is campaigning against the vast number of 'serious' potholes on the main road which passes
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Blackburn Rovers 1 Northampton Town 1: MATCH VERDICT
GIVEN the sides had met just five weeks earlier, there would have been no surprises in the Rovers camp as to the approach of Northampton Town. Their physicality threatened an upset against at Sixfields on December 23, while the Ewood Park reverse