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'We lacked ideas' - Mowbray on Rovers' defeat at Millwall
Season over with still two games to play, Tony Mowbray admitted Rovers lacked the quality to trouble Millwall’s defence as they lost for a fourth time since the re-start to end any lingering play-off hopes. Mason Bennett’s strike 20 minutes in
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Report: Rovers season drifts to a disappointing conclusion
Rovers still have two matches to go – but their lingering, and faint hopes, evaporated after a largely insipid night in south London. Their ambitions of breaking in to the top six weren’t decided by what happened at the New Den, but any chance
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Two men arrested after house burgled
TWO men have been arrested after a house was burgled. Both men have been arrested this evening on suspicion of burglary at an address in Burnley where high value property was stolen. They were identified as being responsible and when located
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Vets and pets: The Lancashire Telegraph pet's corner
WE know you love your pets and how important they are to the family. That’s why we have launched our new Pets page. Each week we will be running the feature, a place where you can get expert advice from certified animal specialists and local
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Burnley man arrested over theft of car parts at Chester Zoo
A SUSPECT was arrested at a supermarket after catalytic converters were stolen from a number of cars parked at Chester Zoo. At least three vehicles at the zoo – a Toyota Prius, a Toyota Auris and a Lexus RX 400 – had parts stolen between 1pm and
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How Gareth Ainsworth went from Blackburn rejection to making Wycombe history
WHEN Gareth Ainsworth was released from his beloved Blackburn Rovers as an 18-year-old he admitted tears were shed. Now nearly 30 years on, Ainsworth could well be returning to Ewood Park but this time as manager of Wycombe Wanderers after guiding
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Where can I buy face masks in East Lancashire? Here are 5 businesses to support
From next week (July 24), it will be mandatory to wear face masks in shops- failing to do so could result in a hefty fine of up to £100. If you are looking to buy a reusable face mask before the restrictions come into place, then there are many
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Millwall 1-0 Rovers LIVE: How the action unfolded
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New measures to combat ‘rising tide’ of coronavirus in Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle
SUDDEN spikes in coronavirus infections in two East Lancashire boroughs are an ‘early warning sign’ which could lead to the re-imposition of some lockdown measures, health bosses have warned. Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle last week saw sharp
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Meet the cancer survivor trying to break a world record
A CANCER survivor is attempting to break a world record to encourage women to attend smear tests. In a bid to raise awareness around women’s reproductive health, Andrea Mason, 38, from Blackpool has confirmed she will attempt a new World Record
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Woman jailed for possessing 80,000 child sexual abuse images
A WOMAN who amassed a vast library of 80,000 child sexual abuse images over a 14 year-period has been jailed for nine months. Paedophile Julie Marshall, 54, was caught after accessing the images from her hospital bed using public Wi-Fi while recovering
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Fraudster who spent dementia couple's life savings on holidays and a new wig to pay back £300,000 - or serve more time
A CONMAN who posed as a bank employee to defraud an elderly couple suffering dementia out of their home and life savings has been told to pay back more than £300,000 or face another three years in jail. Syed Bukhari, formerly of Union Road, Oswaldtwistle
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists Nick Pope is not club's only England hope
Sean Dyche believes in-form Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope is not the only one in his squad playing well enough to be considered for England selection. Pope earned the praise of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after pulling off a series of “sensational
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Hotel suicide investigation: Woman released following 19-year-old's death
A WOMAN has been released by police pending investigation after she was arrested on suspicion of assisting or encouraging suicide. Police were called to the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Blackburn Road in Clayton-le-Moors last Thursday following a concern
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Anglers urged to catch litter and fish
FISHING permits are available again for the bank of the River Ribble at Edisford in Clitheroe. But post-lockdown, anglers are being asked to take five pieces of litter home with them to clean up the bank. Ribble Valley Council has put the passes
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Shocking image highlights dangers of not wearing helmet as road closed due to accident
A SHOCKING image of a severely damaged car has been used to highlight the dangers of riding a bike without a helmet. Officers from Lancashire Road Police uploaded the picture of a silver ford with a dented bonnet and smashed windscreen after a
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APPEAL: two seriously injured in motorbike accident
TWO people are in hospital following a serious accident where they fell from their motorcycle. Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and a woman suffered serious injuries following the incident in Slaidburn in the Ribble Valley. Officers
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'A huge issue' - Mowbray on play-off chase and home advantage
Rovers won’t face Millwall’s intimidating New Den atmosphere this evening and will hope to continue the Championship’s theme of away wins. There were seven away victories in the weekend fixtures, and five in midweek, as the absence of supporters
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Drive-in cinema? 5 places to take the kids in East Lancashire this summer
With the school year nearly over, it is time for parents to start thinking about activities and places in East Lancashire to take the kids. Many places are reopening and hosting some unique activities to take part in with all the family. If
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DanceSyndrome: Accrington dance charity launch free online workouts
An Accrington charity has launched a two-week campaign of free dance workouts every morning after a welcome boost in funding. Launching on Zoom on Monday, DanceSyndrome said it will run 30-minute ‘Wake N Dance’ sessions at 9am every weekday for
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Learner motorcyclist stopped by police in Darwen
THE rider of a motorbike was stopped by police after he was seen driving dangerously. Officers were alerted to the motorcyclist after he was seen over taking a car in Darwen, while also overtaking a keep left arrow. The driver, who was on a
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Rovers captain sees improvement despite consistency concern
Darragh Lenihan has seen improvement in Rovers this season, enough to suggest the club can match his personal ambitions. The Rovers captain believes they still have an outside chance of snatching a top six finish, but that will require three wins
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Police officer taken to hospital following crash
A POLICE officer is in a serious condition in hospital after being involved in a car accident. Emergency services were called at around 6.15pm on Monday after a police van crashed into another vehicle near the Plough Inn, Chorley. An air ambulance
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New look for town's taxis as coronavirus forces new safety measures
MEASURES have been put in place to ensure the safety of customers using taxis following the easing of the coronavirus lockdown. Hyndburn taxi drivers are doing their bit to make customers who travel in private hire or hackney carriage vehicles in
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Compulsory face coverings in Lancashire - everything you need to know
After weeks of mixed messages, the Government has announced it will soon be mandatory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and other shops in England. Michael Gove said over the weekend that the public could be trusted to use their "common sense
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Last day of steam brought in crowds to Blackburn Station
THIS historic photograph records the last day that steam trains would officially pull out of Blackburn Station carrying passengers. The date was Sunday, August 4, 1968, and hundreds of enthusiasts spent time at the station to see these engineering
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How restaurants can sign up for Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme
RESTAURANTS and eateries in East Lancashire are being encouraged to sign up to the government’s nationwide Eat Out to Help Out scheme. The scheme aims to protect jobs in the hospitality sector by encouraging people to return to safely dining out
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Over £20,000 in criminal cash taken off the streets
OFFICERS working across an East Lancashire town have seized around £20,000 in illegal cash off the streets over recent days. As well as seizing the cash - which is believed to have been obtained through crime, police working in and around Burnley
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'They should be compulsory' - your views on wearing face masks in public
This week, senior Cabinet minister Michael Gove said that despite face masks being compulsory on public transport, wearing a mask or face covering while visiting the shops would not be a mandatory requirement. After weeks of mixed messages, the
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Fountain group left high and dry as council refuse water request
A RESIDENTS group has been left high and dry after Lancashire County Council refused their request to restore flowing water to their town’s fountain The Bacup Fountain Group, with the backing of Rossendale Borough Council, called upon LCC to restore
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Why Lancashire police need more cash after coronavirus
LANCASHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner has made a new plea to the government for extra cash to recruit officers and pay for the cost of coronavirus. Clive Grunshaw has written to policing minister Kit Malthouse outlining the significant challenges
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Lancashire League cricket returns...but not as we know it
CRICKET finally returned to the Lancashire League but not as we know it. With the Covid-19 pandemic playing havoc with local sport, ‘recreational’ cricket finally got the go-ahead with the government and ECB agreeing the sport can return with strict
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Stunning pictures of couple's intimate wedding - first held at hall after lockdown
WITH lockdown rules easing across the country, couples who were due to tie the knot during the first few months of the coronavirus crisis are now allowed to marry in smaller, more intimate ceremonies. And on Friday, Eaves Hall in Clitheroe held
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The UK's first socially distanced festival held in Ribble Valley a 'huge success'
Following its opening weekend, the first ever socially distanced outdoor festival has been hailed a huge success by organisers. Providing a unique, safe experience for music lovers and festival fans alike, the eight-week ‘pop-up’ at Gisburne Park
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Trade unionists' anger at college's refusal to meet over closure plans
TRADE unionists have reacted angrily to Blackburn College’s refusal to meet representatives over the planned closure of the college’s Trade Union Health and Safety Training Centre. The decision to close the centre, the only one of its kind in the
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Figures reveal amount of people flocking back to Blackburn and Burnley high streets
BUSY high streets in Blackburn and Burnley have pushed the towns into the top 10 list of fastest-recovering areas following the peak of the coronavirus outbreak. According to new data from the Centre for Cities, the number of people in Blackburn
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Plan for 2 new restaurants in a historic row of buildings in Blackburn
PLANS to create two restaurants in a historic row of buildings at the heart of a £3.8million town centre heritage refurbishment will be debated on Thursday. Councillors have been asked to approve the scheme for Blakey Moor Terrace in Blackburn.
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Coronavirus caused Blackburn man to launch vicious assault on care worker
A PATIENT at a Blackburn psychiatric hospital launched a vicious assault on a member of staff after he was told he couldn’t be released from the facility due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Lewis Holden's rampage, which saw him
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Why council is set to sell overgrown plot of land
A COUNCIL is to sell a small plot of overgrown land to raise cash. The 2,255 square metres of property off Vale Street in Darwen will be put up for auction. It belongs to the environment department of Blackburn with Darwen Council. The borough
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Edgworth Post Office wins award for service during coronavirus pandemic
Edgworth Post Office has won an award at the ‘We’re Stronger Together’ regional ceremony for its service during the coronavirus pandemic. The awards, held to by the Post Office to recognise the efforts made by postmasters in East Lancashire, made
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Blackburn with Darwen misses targets on tackling obesity
A BOROUGH’S three-year drive to tackle obesity is failing in six of its target areas. In April 2017 Blackburn with Darwen Council signed a ‘Declaration on Healthy Weight’. Now a review of the strategy by the Food Active campaign group has said
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Millwall v Rovers: Team news, odds, key battle and referee
Millwall v Blackburn Rovers - The New Dean, tonight 7.45pm KEY BATTLE MILLWALL have been lining up with a back three, mirroring a style that proved successful for Sheffield United last season – with the imposing figure of Jake Cooper on the