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Report: Luton survive as Rovers slump on the final day
For Luton, this meant everything, and while Rovers made them work for the win, and their Championship survival, Tony Mowbray will have plenty to reflect on as his side head in to the summer. They did improve on last season’s tally of 60 points,
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'I've set fire to your £1,000 Moncler coat' - jealous partner's taunt
A MAN was charged with setting fire to his partner's £1,000 designer bubble jacket because he thought she was cheating on him. Blackburn magistrates heard Nicholas Ince claimed he had actually set fire to a £20 raincoat and led his partner to believe
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'We're testing ourselves out of trouble' says health boss
HERE'S the weekly column by Dominic Harrison, the public health director for Blackburn with Darwen THE Blackburn with Darwen Covid-19 testing rate for week ending July 16 was 392.3 per 100,000 per day. This meant we were the fourth highest for
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Council call for government help to tackle obesity
BLACKBURN with Darwen’s Dominic Harrison is one of eight North-West public health directors calling on Boris Johnson to give them more government support in tackling obesity. He has signed a letter to the Prime Minister saying the issue is vital
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Police seize nuisance off road bike spotted driving across fields
Another nuisance off road bike has been taken off the streets by police today. The bike was seized by Burnley West Neighbourhood team earlier this afternoon after it was spotted driving across fields off Lancaster Drive in Padiham. Police also
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Luton Town 3-2 Rovers RECAP: How the action unfolded
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Police are trying to find a missing man from Blackburn - can you help find him?
Police are appealing for help to find a missing man, 20, after becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. 20-year-old Scott Holmes is said to have been missing from the Blackburn area for over four weeks, but is also known to have links to
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Police seize more than £50,000 worth of cannabis from East Lancashire house
MORE than £50,000-worth of cannabis and associated drug-growing equipment has been seized from a house. After receiving tip-offs from residents in the area, police were alerted to a property on Mersey Street in Bacup. On Tuesday, officers raided
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Men jailed for 10 years after stealing cars worth more than £200,000 from East Lancashire homes
Two men have been jailed for a total of 10 years after stealing high performance cars worth more than £200,000 from addresses across Blackburn, Belmont and Clitheroe. Adam Blease, 34 and Neil Farthing also 34, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle
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You can now book to use five more East Lancs libraries next week
A NEW digital booking system is now operating before five East Lancashire libraies reopen on Monday. People will need to book an appointment before visiting to collect books. In total 12 more Lancashire County Council libraries will open next
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Inside the cruise ship where an Accrington man was stranded for 4 months
A CRUISE ship worker has finally returned home from the Philippines after four months stranded — spending weeks at a time quarantined in his cabin. Eddy O’Brien, from Accrington, was stuck on board a Royal Caribbean ship in Manila since March
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4 leaders storm out of 'acrimonious' Lancashire summit on combined authority
The spirit of co-operation between Lancashire’s councils over attempts to secure a devolution deal for the county has been dented after a stormy meeting of local authority leaders ended in acrimony. A row broke out about a separate subject at a
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M6 closed in both directions as firefighters tackle lorry fire
THE M6 is currently closed in both directions due to a lorry fire. Firefighters are currently dealing with the incident between junction 20 for the M56 and junction 19 for the A556 between Northwich and Knutsford. Traffic has been held since
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Passport renewals 'significantly' delayed: Here's how long you may have to wait
Millions of people across the UK may have to wait 'up to four months' for a new passport due to significant coronavirus delays - according the Passport Office. The warning comes after the Passport Office revealed last month that the coronavirus
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Charity champions! A round-up of East Lancashire's fundraisers making a difference
HERE'S this week's Charity Champions - well done to those across East Lancashire making a difference. If you have been raising cash for charity then get in touch with the details and email simone.okane@newsquest.co.uk. Walk for Veterans in
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Fresh appeal to find 'violent and dangerous' man after police officer punched in face
Police have re-issued an appeal to find a man who is wanted for a serious assault and several other offences. On July 11, police in Burnley issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of 28-year-old Ben Monks. Monks, who is said to
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Fish, ducklings and seagull 'SHOT by youths' at angling club's spots
THE head coach of Ramsbottom Angling Association has blasted the 'sickening' shooting of several animals. Over the weekend ducklings, a large tench and a seagull were found dead in areas which the anglers frequent. Head coach, David Marshall
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Woman suffers head and neck injuries after being 'thrown from waltzers ride'
A woman was taken to hospital with head and neck injuries after being thrown from a waltzers ride. A joint investigation by the Health and Safety Executive and the police is now being carried out to determine how the accident happened, although
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Postcode data scheme in Blackburn with Darwen to track coronavirus risk
POSTCODE data can now be used in Blackburn with Darwen to identify areas most at risk from coronavirus. Denise Park, chief executive of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said that data would be used alongside a raft of methods aimed at limiting the
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Children devastated after fairy trail axed - over health and safety 'guff'
A six-year-old from Chorley has been left heartbroken after a fairy trail which he helped to create was dismantled and disposed of – because a risk assessment had not been carried out in the woodland where it sprang into life. Jacob Burnell was
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Images show ferocity of flames as crews tackle vehicle fire close to Guide
These images show the ferocity of the flames tackled by firefighters as they extinguished a blaze on Haslingden Road, Blackburn. The fire broke out on Wednesday morning when a vehicle burst into flames. Two engines arrived at the scene
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Missing Nelson children found
TWO MISSING children from Nelson have been found by police today. Princess Bennell, aged 16 months, and four-year-old Scarlett Daffern had been missing for over three days with officers concerned for their welfare. However, following a public
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Coronavirus infection rate rises in ANOTHER area of East Lancashire
CORONAVIRUS cases have significantly increased in Hyndburn over the past week, according to new government figures. Tuesday’s update of the rolling seven-day rate of new Covid-19 cases revealed that Hyndburn has seen its infection rate rise from
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Police seek car after Accrington man arrested on dangerous driving charge
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving on Plantation Street, Accrington yesterday after failing to stop for police. Officers apprehended the man shortly afterwards and recovered the key to sliver Vauxhall Astra, registration
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Joe Wicks hosts last home PE session - and ends with inspirational message
Joe Wicks was emotional as he ended the PE sessions which began in lockdown and told fans: "Keep it up." The Body Coach, 33, has raised £580,000 for the NHS through his online workouts. After completing his final session in his living room,
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CCTV shows car ploughing into parked vehicle before driver runs from scene
This is the terrifying moment a car smashes into a parked vehicle before the driver and passenger make off from the scene. CCTV footage sent to the Lancashire Telegraph shows a car ploughing into the back of another at around 12.30am on Wednesday
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Teenage girl was kicked and punched by two boys in Towneley Park
A TEENAGE girl was brutally assaulted late at night in a park. Blackburn magistrates heard the victim was repeatedly kicked and punched. Two boys admitted assaulting the victim but the same charge against a 15-year-old girl, who had been involved
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Mowbray's 'integrity' message to Luton's relegation rivals
Having been on the wrong end of a team resting players when Rovers’ survival hopes were hanging by a thread, Tony Mowbray has assured Luton’s relegation rivals that he won’t be taking a similar approach. Rovers were relegated three seasons ago,
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Adam Armstrong named Blackburn Rovers' player of the year
Adam Armstrong has been crowned Blackburn Rovers’ 2019-20 Player of the Year. The striker, who also secured the club's Goal of the Season accolade for his stunning strike against Cardiff City, topped the supporters vote ahead of Lewis Travis in
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Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose have recalled these products
An urgent set of product recalls have been issued by a number of top supermarket chains. Here's a round-up of the latest alerts from the Food Standards Agency. Highland Bay Seafoods recalls Baked Whole King Scallops Highland Bay Seafoods
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Kate Garraway's update on Chorley-born husband Derek Draper on Good Morning Britain
Kate Garraway has revealed that nurses told her that her stricken husband Derek Draper looked 'focused and engaged' when they put Good Morning Britain (GMB) on for him. The 52-year-old was admitted to hospital in March after being diagnosed with
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Alert issued on Tesco '4K TV scam': These are the warning signs to look out for
A warning has been sounded after a social media account pretending to be Tesco has been caught trying to scam people online. The scam, which appears to offer people a 4K flat screen television for free, has been circulating on Facebook. It
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Face mask exemption card launches for shoppers: What is it and how to get one
Face coverings are about to become mandatory in England's shops from July 24 - but not everyone has to wear them. The charity Hidden Disabilities has created a face mask exemption card for anyone with the right requirements to be exempt from the
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Trader of the week: Sanitising success as businessmen take a new tack
A DARWEN businessman has secured nationwide deals for his hand sanitising gel business because of the huge demand for the product. East Lancashire businessman Adam Kilpatrick and his business partner Dean Holmes have created 20 jobs and sold over
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Oswaldtwistle mill workers sent home as flood waters rose
IN East Lancashire we’re no strangers to rain but there are times when even we get caught out. This dramatic photograph was taken in 1970 and shows rising flood waters threatening the Three Brooks Mill off Rhoden Road in Oswaldtwistle. Workers
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James Tarkowski reveals biggest influence on his career to date
JAMES Tarkowski has hailed Tony Philliskirk’s influence on his rise to the very top. The highly-respected coach oversaw the early days of the Burnley and England defender’s development when he came through the ranks at Oldham. Now the pair
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This 11-year-old built LEGO underwater for charity
AN 11-year-old has become the first person in the world to build LEGO 40ft underwater to raise money for the NHS. Sophie O’Dea from Blackburn plunged into the depths of the Cavernwray Diving Site in Lancaster staying under for almost an hour to
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Ribble FM fundraises for survival after Covid-19
Community radio station Ribble FM is battling for its survival after it announced its pot of money has almost run out. The station is putting on a 12-hour non-stop broadcast marathon to raise funds after advertisers pulled out one-by-one due to
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Blackburn house hosts international conference
A HOUSE in Blackburn played host to an international conference of working-class academics as the ongoing lockdown left the original venue of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery off limits. The first International Working Class Academics Conference
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Permanent preference but Rovers could use loan market again
Rovers would prefer more permanent signings this summer as they prepare to lose two of their loanees after tonight’s final game at Luton Town. Tony Mowbray stressed defensive improvements were key for Rovers last summer, but after selling David
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Firm thanked for coronavirus safety kit
A HEALTH boss has thanked a Manchester firm for donating 50 disposable gowns for GPs surgeries, clinics, hospitals and care homes. MHS Med Supplies Ltd gave them to the East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Groups after
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'Force will end up footing the bill for Lancashire police pay rise'
LANCASHIRE'S Police and Crime Commissioner has hit out at the government following the announcement of a 2.5 percent pay rise for officers. Despite welcoming the increase, Clive Grunshaw said it was 'disappointing' that the government would be
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Virgin Care school nurses offer texting service
A texting service for schoolkids suffering with mental health issues is preparing for a rise in the number of people using it. With summer holidays starting, Virgin Care is getting ready to support and advise kids using its confidential ChatHealth
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Ramsbottom United boss ready to rebuild for promotion push
WITH non-league football getting the green light to return to action, Ramsbottom United manager Chris Willcock is looking to put together his squad for the new season. However, he will have to do so without last season’s leading scorer Nic Evangelinos
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'Shameful' thug punched pregnant partner and left her almost naked in garden
A MAN subjected his pregnant partner to a “terrifying” ordeal after finding a man’s name in her phone. Blackburn magistrates heard the victim was dragged out of her own house by the hair, punched in the face and left virtually naked in the garden
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What the Asian community are doing to help during the pandemic
MEMBERS and organisations in the Asian community are being recognised for their positive work during the pandemic. While concerns have been raised in East Lancashire over fears of a local lockdown due to the high Asian population, many have come
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Top awards for two Lancashire nurses honoured as best in business
Two Lancashire nurses have been recognised by their industry union at an annual awards ceremony celebrating the very best in nursing. Karen English from Burnley and Anthony Clarkson from Chorley were recognised by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN