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Man carrying machete 'made threats' in town centre
AN investigation has been launched after a man was seen carrying a machete and making threats in a town centre. Police said a man was seen carrying the weapon in Burnley at around 11.15am today. A police spokesman said officers were called after
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Brady boost for Burnley as Irish ace set to return
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche declared Burnley are almost back to full strength, with Robbie Brady likely to return to end an almost 11-month injury nightmare. There are question marks over the availability of Aaron Lennon though, after he was struck
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Woman registered three times over the drink drive limit after crash
A WOMAN was found to be three times over the drink-drive limit after a crash in Burnley. Police have sent out a warning to people who drink and drive after attending the incident tonight. A car which was involved in the crash suffered heavy damage
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Tony Mowbray opens up on his decision to leave West Brom
Tony Mowbray will make his first return to West Bromwich Albion tomirriw, nine years after leaving for what he described as ‘emotional reasons’. Mowbray guided the Baggies to their first league title in 88 years when securing promotion to the Premier
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West Brom could be without key quartet for Rovers visit
West Brom are sweating on the fitness of four first-team players ahead of tomorrow’s game with Rovers, with top scorer Dwight Gayle likely to miss out. Rovers head to The Hawthorns to face a Baggies side beaten in their last two matches, including
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Tributes to Blackburn car dealer who died in Scotland m-way crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a dad-of-four who died after a crash on a Scottish motorway on Wednesday. Mohammad Asghar was described as an honest, humble and hard-working man by members of the community. The 54-year-old died after losing control
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Accrington's newest nightclub set for big opening weekend
A TOWN’S nightlife is about to get a whole lot more vibrant thanks to the opening of a new late night party venue. Bosses at the Voodoo Lounge in Accrington say the club is 'back with a bang' after its closure two months ago. Since then, new
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Building faults shut secondary school
MOST of a secondary school will close for two weeks because of building safety concerns affecting hundreds of families. Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School in Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle, will not reopen after half-term ends on Monday except
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Plumbing firm temporarily ceases trading after partial building collapse
A BUSINESS has temporarily ceased trading following the partial collapse of its building. Northwest Plumbing and Electrical, in Burnley, will not be able to trade for the foreseeable future after the top floor of the building collapsed last Sunday
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Takeaway bosses showed 'complete disregard' for Megan Lee's safety
THE Royal Spice's failure to adhere to food standards was so extensive that when council offices visited the premises in Oswaldtwistle after Megan's death, bosses were served with an immediate closure notice. County hall chiefs have now called on
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Gritting to start as temperatures plummet below zero
A DROP in temperature has seen council bosses bring forward the gritting season. Members of Blackburn with Darwen Council's roads team will be out on the borough's roads from tonight and continuing over the weekend as temperatures plummet below
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Megan Lee parents warning to takeaway bosses: Don't play Russian roulette with lives
THE heartbroken parents of nut allergy teen Megan Lee have called on food businesses to learn lessons from their daughter's tragic death - after two takeaway workers were found guilty of her manslaughter. Megan's parents Adam and Gemma Lee warned
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Brown water coming out of your taps? Here's why
A WATER pipe repair may have caused tap water to look discoloured or brown, United Utilities has said. A water company spokesman said a repair was made in Clement Street, Accrington, this afternoon and taps in the BB5 postcode may have noticed their
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Megan Lee nut allergy trial: Takeaway bosses guilty of manslaughter
TWO takeaway bosses have been found guilty of the manslaughter of teenager Megan Lee. The 15-year-old suffered an allergic reaction after ordering food from the Royal Spice in Oswaldtwistle. Mohammed Abdul Kuddus, 40, and Harun Rashid, 38,
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Burnley and Wales striker Vokes signs new deal
STRIKER Sam Vokes has signed a new three-year deal at Burnley, tying him to the Clarets until 2021. The Wales international’s existing contract was due to expire at the end of this season. But manager Sean Dyche was keen to secure the 29-year-old
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Concern as 2500 jobs 'at risk' at Asda
SUPERMARKET giant Asda is to start consulting with staff over potential job losses next year which could total up to 2,500. It is not yet known which stores are affected. There are East Lancs stores in Blackburn, Colne, Burnley, Accrington
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VIDEO: Blackburn panto chooses star after ITV audition
THE dame has been selected for Blackburn’s upcoming pantomime after a trial by TV. Del Willden was chosen as the dame for the 2018 King George’s Hall panto, Sleeping Beauty, after appearing on ITV’s talent show The Big Audition. The show
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Blackburn Rovers support 'Wrap Up Lancashire' initiative
Blackburn Rovers are helping to 'Wrap Up Lancashire' as part of an ongoing initiative to help the homeless. The club have donated over 150 pairs of socks to Rotary Clubs in Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, who are striving to keep vulnerable
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Your views on St Wilfrid's schoolgirls 'suicide joke' picture
THE Lancashire Telegraph front page story on Thursday prompted a strong reaction online. The story was about a photograph of four schoolgirls posing with nooses around their necks. The picture was widely circulated on social media. Four pupils
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Investigation as four properties in same area raided yesterday
A SPATE of daylight burglaries where thieves made off with high-value items are being investigated. Four separate incidents were reported to police yesterday, October 25, and all of them took place in the Henthorn area of Clitheroe. Police have
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Man arrested for arson on Accrington family home
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion on arson following a house fire in Accrington on Thursday night. Fire crews were called out to a property on Eddleston Street at around 8.20pm after a fire broke out in the kitchen. Nobody was in the house
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First lady of sax YolanDa Brown on musical mission as she comes to Colne Muni
AS one of the UK’s leading jazz musicians, you would have thought that YolanDa Brown would have enough on her plate. But the saxophone star who is heading to Colne Muni next Friday as part of a tour marking her 10th anniversary in music, is also
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NOSTALGIA: Housebuilding becomes hobby for 57 couples
THIS week we delve into the Lancashire Telegraph archives to learn about a major house building project. Home building took on a whole new meaning for 57 couples on Oswaldtwistle, as seen in this photo taken on February 18, 1980. House building
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Gang of 30 attack man and leave him with a fractured jaw
A MAN was left with a fractured jaw after being attacked by a group of men with knuckledusters. The victim, a 19-year-old Nelson man, had been in Victoria Park in Barrowford with a friend when they were confronted by a group of 30-35 Asian men
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REVEALED: East Lancashire's car crime hot spots
THREE East Lancashire locations have been included in the county’s top 10 car crime hotspots. Squiresgate, Highfield and Stanley police zone near Blackpool Pleasure Beach was the worst – suffering 140 reported incidents in the year to the end of
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Lenihan will do everything he can to be fit for West Brom
Darragh Lenihan admits an injury-hit 2017-18 campaign means he will do all he can to be available for Rovers’ trip to West Brom tomorrow. Lenihan has already matched his number of league appearances from last season when he missed six months of
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Stanley relishing visit of league leaders Portsmouth
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman insists his players will be fired up for their next League One challenge, and ready to bounce back. The Reds chief admitted he felt aggrieved only by the scoreline in their midweek defeat to Luton Town, and not
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'We want to try and stay consistent in topsy turvy league'
Tony Mowbray knows it can be difficult to remain consistent in a ‘topsy turvy’ league, but feels Rovers have demonstrated they can mix it with the best in the Championship. Rovers suffered a third league defeat of the season at Swansea City on
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TRAVEL: Delays across East Lancs rail services this morning
TRAVEL warnings have been issued across East Lancashire's rail network this morning as a fault with barriers at a level crossing has caused delays. Trains on all lines are running at a reduced speed due to the fault in Brierfield and is causing
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Clitheroe boss relishing Ossett return in FA Trophy
CLITHEROE boss Lee Ashforth will be in familiar surroundings when he takes his side to Ossett United this weekend. The Blues chief was in charge of Ossett Town last season prior to the club merging with neighbours Ossett Albion to create a new team
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Boxing show is a knockout success
KOKORO Kickboxing Club held another successful fight night at a packed Hyndburn Sports Centre. The event, which was predominantly boxing bouts, saw junior and senior boxers take to the ring watched by more than 400 spectators at the Accrington venue
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Blackburn garage owner furious at spate of break-ins after high value car stolen
A GARAGE owner whose business has been targeted by burglars several times has expressed his anger after thieves stole a high-value car in the latest break-in. Absar Armar, owner of A.M.A Motors in Chapel Street, Blackburn, has suffered four break-ins
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INQUEST: Mother, 61, died after unexpected fall outside home
A MUM-of-two died from severe brain damage after a fall, an inquest heard. Burnley Magistrates Court heard Susan Elizabeth Sanderson had an unexpected fall outside her house in Barrowford and died from her injuries three weeks later at Royal Preston
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Buy up empty homes to re-use them council bosses told
A SENIOR Hyndburn councillor is urging the borough to follow a neighbouring authority's policy of buying up long-term empty homes. Conservative planning spokeswoman Cllr Judith Addison believes the compulsory purchase of vacant properties and sale
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Magistrates refuse to jail prolific con artist who targets elderly – despite FOUR previous court appearances
MAGISTRATES refused to a jail a con artist who swindles money out of elderly victims by telling them a sob story – after taking pity on her tales of woe. Victoria Coughlin told the court she had lost her husband this summer – and was now struggling
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Hospital trust upgrades to latest ultrasound technology
PATIENTS at a hospitals trust will be the first in England to benefit from new ultrasound equipment. The latest ultrasound systems from Siemens Healthineers are now in use at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. There are three in the main X-ray department
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Councils taken to task over home care cash
COUNCILS are buying vital home help for elderly people on the cheap, the firms providing care say. Thousands of vulnerable older people rely on councils to organise support for them for daily tasks such as washing, dressing and feeding. But research
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Committee warns cuts could make policing "irrelevant"
POLICING is at risk of becoming “irrelevant” as neighbourhood presences are stripped back and vast numbers of crimes go unsolved, a new report warns. Forces in England and Wales are “struggling to cope” and there will be dire consequences for public
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Design students win international award
TWO design students have been awarded an international award for their work on a company logo. Ashley Fenlon, 31, and Adam Dique, 25, both students from the University Centre of Blackburn College, won the YCN award for their work with brand AXA
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Council welcomes national move on taxi licensing
GOVERNMENT moves to overhaul national standards for taxi drivers in a move to improve passenger safety have been welcomed. Rossendale Council bosses have praised a new publication that is the result of a Government-backed review into the industry
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Student art to be placed on logistics truck
A SCHOOL student will have her artwork printed on a 31ft logistics truck after coming runners up in a competition. Fourteen-year-old Tilly Daley from Westholme school in Blackburn, took part in the art competition by Transport Training Academy,
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£850k council plan for new 3G football pitch unveiled
RIBBLE Valley Council could fork out more than £850,000 for a new artificial football pitch and multi-sport facility. A series of options looking at different ways to provide a new full size 3G pitch at Roefield in Clitheroe will be discussed by
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Burnley town centre gets a taste of the Brazilian
A new Brazilian restaurant has opened in Burnley leaving meat-lovers across the borough positively salivating. Carnivoro is the brain child of Burnley-born Tom Lord, and has taken-up residence in a former town-centre landmark. The old central
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Walmesley Arms in Great Harwood under review by the council
A GREAT Harwood pub could be at risk of losing its licence due to concerns over the levels of noise it produces. The Walmesley Arms, a popular pub located on Queen Street, is under review by Hyndburn Council after a complaint was lodged over the
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'Fiasco' housing development delayed by 10 months
A HOUSING development which has been delayed for nearly a year has been described as a 'fiasco'. Angered Brierfield residents have been putting pressure on PEARL, a joint venture company between Pendle Council and developer Barnfield Construction
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PICTURES: Oswaldtwistle pub named runners up in Dog Friendly Awards
PUB bosses have celebrated reaching the finals of a national competition. Bosses at The Black Dog, in Oswaldtwistle, said they were 'astounded' after being named runner ups in the best Dog Friendly Pub category at the Dog Friendly Awards 2018.
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INQUEST: Father-of-two, 45, found hanged in own home
A FATHER was found hanged in his own home, an inquest heard. Burnley Magistrates Court heard Derek John Hanley took his own life in his house in Burnley and was found dead there on February 4 this year. His wife, Rochelle Broxton, said she
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Phantom wheelie bin arsonist strikes again
A PHANTOM wheelie bin arsonist who has spent weeks terrorising the streets of a town has struck again. Two waste disposal bins were set alight between 6 and 7am on Thursday morning in the Audley Range area of Blackburn, marking the fifth and sixth
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Burnley girl turns into Doctor writer
A BURNLEY writer has been having the time of her life writing for the new smash-hit series of Doctor Who. Joy Wilkinson, born and raised in he town, is one of a team of authors producing scripts for the first female Time Lord Jodie Whittaker.
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YOUR RIGHTS: 'Help! I had botched surgery 10 years ago'
EVERY day on our letters page our legal eagle Mike Corrigan answers your problems. You can email letters or your legal queries to lancsletters@nqnw.co.uk. Here is today's question. Q. I had surgery ten years ago which went wrong. Although I was
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Tony Mowbray on whether he feels Rovers are a striker short
Rovers boss Tony Mowbray admits it feels as though he is a striker light at Ewood but hailed the contribution of experienced frontman Danny Graham. Graham has started 11 of Rovers’ 14 league matches, coming off the bench in the other three, and
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Beating Chelsea one of my favourite Burnley moments recalls Vokes
BURNLEY striker Sam Vokes recalls last season's clash with Chelsea as one of his favourites in a Burnley shirt. The Clarets stunned the then Premier League champions at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the 2017-18 campaign, racing into a 3-
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Ex-partner broke into house and hid in attic
POLICE drew a blank when they searched a house after the occupant said she had heard her estranged partner's voice. Blackburn magistrates heard she had apologised for the "false alarm" when the officers heard banging. And when they searched the
