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Derrick Williams subjected to racist abuse after red card
LA Galaxy say they are working with Derrick Williams after the former Rovers defender was the subject of racial abuse on social media. It followed a red card shown to the Galaxy defender for a foul that ended the season of Portland's Andy Polo.
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Two cars with no insurance stopped by police
TWO cars were seized in one night after being found to not have licence or insurance. Police first stopped a BW X1 on Friday night before another in Pendle was seized for the same reason. A spokesman for police said: "This BMW X1 was stopped
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What the future holds for Rovers' borrowed five loanees?
What does the future hold for the five players returning to their parent clubs following their Ewood Park loans? Barry Douglas (Leeds United) How the season went: Had a difficult start, struggling for both form and fitness, but a turning point
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Drug addict robber punched boy, 8, for £10 note
A THUG attacked an eight-year-old boy as he walked to a shop to buy a can of pop, punching him and robbing him of the £10 note he was carrying. Drug addict Jake Smedley spotted the schoolboy near Barlow Park, Astley Bridge, as he walked with two
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Police step up patrols after illegal rave plans leak
POLICE increased patrols over the weekend after plans of an illegal rave were leaked. Staff at Rivington Heritage Trust became aware of plans to host an ‘illegal rave’ in the Lever Park area near Rivington - after spotting it on an ‘underground’
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Areas in Blackburn with Darwen with the highest and lowest vaccination rates
More than a third of people in Blackburn with Darwen have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal. NHS data shows 42,545 people had received both jabs by May 23 – 37 per cent of those aged 16 and over, based on the latest population
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'No idea where it came from': Man finds venomous spider in garage clear out
A LARGE arachnid, believed to be the noble false widow species, has been spotted in Darwen. The sighting coincides with reports of a surge in spider bites in the UK, which have in some cases caused severe side-effects. A study by the international
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'The gun was pointed at me...and then fired' - intended target of hit which killed Aya Hachem gives evidence
THE INTENDED target of a drive-by shooting said he received threats to his life in the months running up to Aya Hachem’s murder. Pachah Khan, owner of Quickshine Tyres, told Preston Crown Court that he had a ‘bad relationship’ with Feroz Suleman
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Great memories of netballers in East Lancashire from the 80s
IT’S back to the Eighties this week as we look at some photos from the archive of successful netball teams from across East Lancashire in that period. We know how much you enjoy seeing these old sports teams and netball has got a proud tradition
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Shoplifter who has spent 22 out of 49 years in prison avoids jail sentence
A PROLIFIC shoplifter who had spent 22 of his 49 years behind bars was saved from another prison sentence by a glowing report from the probation service. Blackburn magistrates heard Stewart Entwistle had been co-operating with the service during
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'Strange' man abused Blackburn hospital security in front of mum and sick child
A MAN acting "strangely" at Royal Blackburn Hospital at 2am was asked to leave by security staff. Blackburn magistrates heard Thomas Peter Wilton responded with abuse and foul language, despite the presence of a woman with her sick child. Wilton
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300 taxis get new protective screens
MORE than 300 licensed taxi vehicles have taken up the offer of a fitted screen, to protect both drivers and passengers. Jemshad Ahmed, one of the Trade Representative for Hyndburn Taxis, said: “It has been an incredibly difficult year for the industry
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EIGHT photographs of nature at its best taken by the LT Camera Club
ALL creatures great and small have been given gracing the countryside and our communities. So we decided to highlight some of the fantastic wildlife around us in the paper. Members of the Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club have been out with their
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Thug stood in middle of road hurling abuse at passing drivers
POLICE driving down Gannow Lane in Burnley came across a man in the middle of the road hurling abuse at passing motorists. Blackburn magistrates heard Darren Taylor completely ignored a female officer who tried to intervene before turning his attentions
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'Celebration of local produce': Food and drink festival confirms participants
THE line-up for next weekend's A Taste of Chorley festival has been revealed, with a mouth-watering selection of food and drink on offer. Organisers have confirmed a host of local restaurants, bakers, brewers and producers taking to the towns stalls
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Number of people being treated in East Lancashire's hospitals for coronavirus almost doubles
THE number of people being treated for coronavirus in East Lancashire’s hospitals has almost doubled. Last week, doctors and nurses were caring for eight patients in Blackburn and Burnley’s hospitals - that number has since risen to 15. There
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Man dealt with in court for driving 22mph over speed limit
A MAN who was caught driving 22 miles per hour over the speed limit has been dealt with in court. Usman Mohammed was clocked travelling at 72mph in a 50mph zone in on the A650 in Bradford in October of last year. The 31-year-old, who admitted
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Council approves planning for 343 new homes on former mining site despite 81 objections
A COUNCIL has approved plans for a major housing development on a disused mine site despite 81 objections from residents. Blackburn with Darwen planning committee approved 343 new homes on Bailey’s Field, off Ellison Fold Way in Darwen. The decision
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Police award high school £10,000 to help educate kids on knife crime
A school has been awarded almost £10,000 to help educate pupils on knife crime. The money, which has come from the Police and Crime Commissioner, was given to Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College in Burnley after the neighbourhood policing team
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Accountants 'practical advice to help businesses thrive' with online sessions
AN ACCOUNTANCY firm is offering a day of free training for local businesses. The online event, hosted by Blackburn firm PM+M, will see the firm's team run free, one-to-one sessions on Teams or Zoom in which guests can ask anything cloud accounting
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More than 130 arrested as part of crackdown on drug dealing gangs
Officers across the North West have been carrying out a range of activities as part of a national focus to tackle county lines drug supply, which has led to the arrest of more than 130 people and the seizure of significant quantities of heroin, crack
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Bike rack firm expands as English Tourism Week boosts trade
A BIKE rack firm has expanded its team ahead of an anticipated surge in demand. Mike Smith, with years of experience at Halford from assistant to managerial level behind him, has now joined Pendle Bike Racks in the newly created role of business
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PlayStation expert to lead Blackburn entrepreneur's new gaming tech programme
A VIRTUAL reality expert will be leading a new training programme focused on gaming technology and other software. Simon Benson, who co-founded PlayStation's VR project will be leading the programme at the Unity Centre of Excellence, based at innovation
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Mum waited seven years to have daughter with liver outside her body
A MUM is thankful to have her 14-month-old baby with her after her terrible ordeal with a condition that means her organs are outside her body. Little Evie Wilson’s condition meant she needed treating immediately after birth, but now she is walking
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Shoe makers embark on biggest training programme in firm's history
A SHOE manufacturer has announced plans to upskill its Lancashire workforce with the biggest training programme in its 50 year history. Hotter Shoes, which is the biggest shoe maker in the UK, says that this comes after the company say significant
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Chorley squash star Laura Massaro goes 'All In' with new book
LAURA Massaro is hoping her new book will be an inspiration for all young squash players. Titled ‘All In’, the book is not just a celebration of all she has achieved – culminating with winning the world title and being ranked the world’s best player
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Will the full easing of restrictions in East Lancashire go ahead on June 21?
The Government’s road map for England says all limits on social contact will lift on June 21 at the earliest, with nightclubs reopening and large events and performances allowed to resume. Here, are some of the key issues around whether that timetable
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Can you give a spare room to a young person?
A CHARITY that helps single homeless 16 to 21-year-olds find accommodation through supported lodgings is seeking people with a spare room. Where possible, M3 Project tries to source accommodation for the young person within their locality so they
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Defensive decisions for Rovers amid interest in Tyler Magloire
Rovers will face defensive decisions this summer amid interest in Tyler Magloire from Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. Magloire has just finished a successful loan spell with Graham Alexander’s side who would be keen on signing him up for