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EFL release statement on possible Championship points deductions
Wigan's 12-point penalty for entering administration will be applied immediately after Wednesday's final round of Championship matches, but is subject to an appeal, the EFL have confirmed. The Latics - who were placed into administration on July
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Bomb squad called after WW1 bomb found in canal
The army has had to be called in to deal with what is believed to be a World War One bomb found in a Nelson canal earlier today. A member of the public who was magnet fishing in a canal off Scotland Road, Nelson, pulled out a device earlier this
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Blackburn-born writer who sold 20 million books Josephine Cox dies at 82
BLACKBURN-born best-selling writer Josephine Cox has died aged 82, her publisher has said. The author wrote more than 60 books and sold over 20 million copies, according to HarperCollins. Her works include Two Sisters, The Beachcomber and Her
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Blackburn's leader speaks out after 250 people told to self-isolate
‘DO not let their deaths be in vain’ was the message issued by a council leader after 250 people were urged to self-isolate after attending a large funeral. Those who had attended the Jamia Ghosia mosque, based on Chester Street in Blackburn, on
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EFL have allowed a 'farcical' situation, says Rovers boss
The scenario remains that the final whistle will blow to bring an end to the 2019/20 season – but not the uncertainty of who will be relegated. Rovers are one of the few teams in the division with a guarantee of playing Championship football next
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Four arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as man, 23, stabbed in chest
FOUR men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Accrington. Officers and the dog unit were called to Spencer Street in the town at around 3.20am on Friday, July 17. A 23-year-old man, who suffered stab wounds to
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Rovers defender makes long-awaited return after injury
Rovers Under-23s captain Joe Grayson has made his long-awaited return to training after 10 months out. The defender has been sidelined since late October with a hamstring problem which required surgery. Grayson made his second Rovers start
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Active coronavirus cases rise by 27 across East Lancashire
A FURTHER ten people have tested positive for the coronavirus across Blackburn with Darwen, the latest figures have shown. There are now 1,187 active cases in the borough – which has been revealed as the place in England with the highest infection
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Coronavirus vaccine by Oxford University is 'safe and induces immune reaction'
The Covid-19 vaccine being developed at the University of Oxford is 'safe and induces an immune reaction' - findings of the first phases of the study suggest. Here's everything we know so far. What have the University of Oxford said? The
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Blackburn has the HIGHEST coronavirus infection rate in country, overtaking Leicester
Blackburn has overtaken Leicester with the highest coronavirus infection rate in England, new figures have shown. Blackburn with Darwen has a rate of 79.2 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to July 17, according to the latest data from
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Ramsbottom make it back-to-back Valley Trophy wins
RAMSBOTTOM made it back-to-back maximum points wins in the Surridge Sports Valley Challenge Trophy after sealing a seven-wicket victory at Bacup. The home side won the toss and elected to bat but Rammy captain and professional Daryn Smit did the
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Graham set for milestone appearance as Adarabioyo sits it out
Danny Graham will get the chance to make career appearance number 600 when Rovers travel to Luton Town. The striker’s run of 108 consecutive appearances in a Rovers matchday squad ended when he sat out the 4-3 win over Reading on Saturday, a sequence
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Green Party's call for Lancashire to ditch dirty industries of the past
Lancashire should be preparing to embrace a low-carbon future as part of its economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis. That is the message from the authority’s sole Green Party member, who called on County Hall to ensure that every aspect of
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Hyndburn boss urges residents to 'remain alert' to stop Blackburn-style coronavirus outbreak
A COUNCIL boss is warning those living in the borough to take extra precautions when it comes to staying safe from the coronavirus. Hyndburn’s proximity to Blackburn and Pendle has led to council leader Cllr Miles Parkinson to release a statement
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Thorpe Park remains open after 'isolated incident' of attempted murder on-site
Thorpe Park kept its doors open to the public on Sunday after saying an attempted stabbing murder on its premises was "very much an isolated incident". The popular rollercoaster and ride resort said: "We feel confident we have the necessary security
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Church and Oswaldtwistle Rotarians' presidential handover a family affair
It was a family affair when Church and Oswaldtwistle Rotary did their presidential handover. Lyndon Heap handed over the chain of office to his wife, Cath, who became the club’s 70th president. The event, which was held via Zoom, was combined
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Sean Dyche not interested in how Burnley are perceived
Sean Dyche says he could not care less about outside perceptions as Burnley stand on the brink of beating their best Premier League points tally. A Chris Wood effort and a late own goal from Ben Godfrey gave the Clarets a 2-0 win at nine-man Norwich
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'He threatened to stab me' - horror stories from East Lancashire taxi drivers
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of a taxi? East Lancashire taxi drivers have shared some of the most shocking and hilarious stories from their careers, including dangerous encounters and acts of kindness. 'I could
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Rovers loanee wants Premier League chance next season
Christian Walton expects Wednesday night’s trip to Luton Town will be his last for the club as he prepares to head back to Brighton. Walton is set to make his 46th consecutive league appearance for Rovers, an ever-present between the sticks after
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England internationals among latest crop of Rovers scholars
Rovers have announced their latest intake of scholars – including two players who’ve been called up by England Under-16s. Charlie Weston and Adam Wharton, who is the younger brother of Rovers defender Scott, are among the 11 players to graduate
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Family’s desperation as special holiday put in peril by closed Spanish hotel
A mum has spoken of her desperation over fears her summer holiday would be grounded because the hotel she was booked to stay in was closed. Alison Regan, 47, should have been getting ready to jet off to Menorca for a week alongside four generations
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WATCH: Shocking footage shows driver swerve into path of police after ignoring road block
POLICE have shared shocking footage which shows the moment a patrol car nearly slammed into a driver who ignored a motorway road block. Officers responding to a serious incident on the M61 yesterday afternoon closed the road after reports a man
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Dispersal orders keep gangs of youths away from beauty spots over weekend
A DISPERSAL order placed to stop groups of youngsters from congregating over the weekend did the trick, officers have said. Concerns were raised recently due to incidents of youths gathering in large numbers and acting in an anti-social manner
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Police dog helps trace missing woman
A POLICE dog helped to trace a missing woman during the early hours, ensuring she could get the help and treatment she needed. PD Zues and his handler assisted officers from Blackburn with locating the woman during the early hours of this morning
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Man apprehended after police dog's two-mile pursuit through fields and stream
A POLICE dog pursued a suspect for over two miles through fields and a stream before locating a man hiding in some bushes. PD Apol used his tracking skills when a suspect abandoned a stolen car overnight, trying to escape on foot. And despite
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Tragic story of Blackburn family's 'guard goose' Hamza
A PET goose which a Blackburn family bought to act as a deterrent after being plagued by break-ins died after being shot with a pellet gun. Hamza was bought at Clitheroe Market by the Islam family from Bastwell in 2004 and became a ‘guard goose
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Concerns over 168 homes coming to Darwen
MORE than 160 homes could be heading to Darwen after plans have been given the green light. In April, last year, Persimmon Homes submitted plans for 168 properties on land off Spring Meadow in the town and it was permitted by council chiefs last
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Bensons for Beds announce senior staff shake-up
ACCRINGTON-based Bensons for Beds has unveiled its new leadership team which aims to take the company forward following a £25 million restructuring deal. The company’s new chairman will be Chris Howell, who has previously held chairman roles at
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Darwen entrepreneur calls for second wave virus action
A DARWEN entrepreneur whose product range includes a device for mechanically cleaning supermarket trolleys and a similar device used for hand washing has called on supermarkets to do more to prevent a second wave of coronavirus. Mike Wilkinson,
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Shop local with new Independent Lancashire discount card
A LANCASHIRE-based family business is aiming to support firms with the launch of a new card payment system specifically aimed at encouraging people to shop at independent local outlets. The Independent Lancashire Card, which launched on July 4,
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Carter on speed of progression and Mowbray's message
The speed of his development has delighted Hayden Carter as he made it 10th time lucky in making his Rovers debut. The young central defender had featured in nine matchday squads, including all seven since the re-start, before being handed his
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Photography competition captures beautiful places in Lancashire
A MENTAL health charity is launching a calendar after the success of a photo competition it ran earlier in lockdown. Lancashire Mind is launching the Love from Lancashire calendar after it asked people from across the county to post photos from
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Family 'devastated' after ram-raid theft
A vulnerable 85-year-old man from Great Harwood has been left devastated after thieves ram-raided his allotment and stole a life-long collection of tools on Wednesday night. Barry Dean, described as well-known and respected in the town, was left
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Michelin-starred Northcote restaurant brings fine dining to customers' homes
A MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Langho has launched a new virtual dining experience which staff hope will allow customers to bring fine dining recipes to their own homes. Northcote Restaurant will be providing all the ingredients for a three-course
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REVEALED: 'Tragedy' of four areas in East Lancashire where children are growing up in poverty
LATEST figures show that more than a third of children in four areas in East Lancashire are living in poverty. According to the Office of National Statistics, young people growing up in Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle (both 38 per cent) and Hyndburn
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Burnley manufacturer switches to face mask production
A BURNLEY manufacturer has switched to producing masks in anticipation of the national requirement to wear face coverings from July 24. Lancashire Textiles, based on Howsin Street, has been in business since 2001 manufacturing duvets, pillows and