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Brave bystander saves teenager from 'Blue Lagoon' reservoir after they got into trouble swimming
A teenager was taken to hospital from a popular beauty spot today after being rescued by a brave member of the public after getting into trouble in water. The teenager had gone for a swim in the Blue Lagoon — officially known as Ward’s Reservoir
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Police tackle driving offences following increase in 'anti-social incidents'
THERE has been an increased police presence in the Nelson and Brierfield areas aimed at targeting anti-social driving. The extra police have been patrolling in response to a "growing number of anti-social driving incidents" in the area. A police
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Man in 'critical condition' after being stabbed in back in 'targeted attack'
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the back during a daytime assault. The man, who is believed to be in his 20s was attacked by three other men and when emergency services arrived they found him with stab wounds
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Police have to ask group of youths to stop swimming in reservoir
Police had to ask a group of youths to leave a reservoir today after they were found swimming in the water. Rossendale Police say they were called to reports of youths swimming in Cowm Reservoir, Whitworth, and had to explain the dangers of this
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A 68-year-old man is missing and police need help finding him — can you help?
Police are becoming increasingly concerned over the welfare of a man missing from Blackburn. Rickson Ashcroft, 68, has been missing since Wednesday evening where he was last seen in Blackburn. He is also believed to have links to Accrington
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The ‘no-go areas’ suggestion is nonsense and here is why
Every so often, northern towns tend to be at the wrong end of ill-informed judgements concerning their inner-city neighbourhoods. These tend to focus on the Asian or Muslim areas. Mostly recently there was a suggestion how apparent ‘no-go’ areas
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Government has paid furloughed workers in Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley almost £60million
Hundreds fewer workers in Blackburn with Darwen were on furlough in April, compared to before the coronavirus restrictions started easing across the UK. But the Government has still paid out a whopping £60million+ to claimants across East Lancashire
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Man harbouring bin bags full of weed tries to evade police before crashing car
Police uncovered bags and bags of cannabis after a chase through woodland went terribly wrong for one man. In the early hours of Saturday morning, police were alerted to a suspect vehicle in the Chorley area. The vehicle sped-off from officers
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Number in Lancashire's hospitals with Indian variant is NOT significantly increasing
The Covid-19 vaccine appears to have “broken the chain” between catching coronavirus and becoming seriously ill, the chief executive of NHS Providers has said. Chris Hopson said the number of people in hospital with the Covid-19 variant first detected
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Sailing club to bring raft of visitors to East Lancashire in first ever race event
A sailing club is hosting its first ever Northern Travellers Series competition with the hope of attracting hundreds of boats and sailors to East Lancashire. Rossendale Valley Sailing Club (RVSC) is to hold the event, which is being organised by
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Wonderful variety of images showcase beauty around East Lancashire
HERE'S a selection of photographs which members of the Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club have captured in and around East Lancashire. The recent sunny weather has seen even more members out and about with their cameras and phones. These are
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Joe Rankin-Costello can shine for Rovers alongside Ryan Nyambe
Rovers were always confident of delivering a new, extended, deal for Joe Rankin-Costello, but announcing the conclusion of contract talks is always as much a relief as it is exciting. The option taken up in Rankin-Costello’s contract last month
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Impatient driver tried to beat crash traffic by tailgating police car on hard shoulder
The driver of a hire car had his vehicle seized after tailgating a police car and driving along the hard shoulder during an accident. Police in Rossendale were heading to a crash on the A56 on Friday afternoon. Traffic was slowing on the road
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Familiar faces & friendlies : A Rovers link to each Euro 2020 team
We have put the ‘there’s always a Rovers connection’ to the test with the 24 teams competing at Euro 2020... Turkey – Senol Gunes, now into his second spell in charge of the national team, was responsible for persuading Tugay to continuing
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Drunk man spat at police officer while being arrested on train station
A man is to appear in court after he spat at a police officer while being arrested. The man was apprehended by British Transport Police on Preston train station on Friday for being drunk and disorderly. While carrying out the arrest he spat
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Borough's kids in A&E 455 times in last year - more than anywhere else in England
CHILDREN in Blackburn with Darwen are more likely to be hospitalised with injuries than almost anywhere else in England, figures reveal. Ahead of Child Safety Week, the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) says tens of thousands of parents in
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Rovers consider Bundesliga II option as Pickering competition
Left back remains a position that Rovers will look to strengthen this summer – despite already having one new arrival. Harry Pickering joined up with his Rovers team-mates for the first-time last month but will do so on a full-time basis when the
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More than £100k raised for East Lancashire Hospice during coronavirus pandemic
East Lancashire Hospice has raised more than £100,000 for the Covid Pandemic Impact Appeal. A whopping £76,362 of this incredible total has been raised through the generosity of the local community who have been donating, while a further £24,479
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Bakers’ Easter raffle helps to raise £250
Pendleside Hospice is delighted to have received £250 raised from an Easter raffle which Louisa Cocks and Angela Woodhouse from Bake & Make Girls raised on their facebook page. The prizes were a massive chocolate overload Easter cake (3 layers of
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Police renew appeal for man wanted for assault
Police have renewed their appeal for a man wanted for a ‘number of serious offences’ including assault. Adam Bhamji, 38, also know as ‘Adam Birch’ or ‘Birchy’ is wanted by police following an assault in Bamber Bridge in May 2020 where two men were
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Five fire engines and aerial platform sent to tackle huge blaze at mill
UPDATE: By 10am , the fire had been brought under control and firefighters were conducting a thorough search of the property. Firefighters tackled a blaze at a derelict mill. At around 4.30am on Saturday crews were sent to Cowling Mill, just
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'Danger' tree stump to be cut in half after complaints
A TREE stump which has been described as ‘dangerous’ is to be cut in half. The tree stump in Walter Street, Blackburn, should have been cut down to a lower level when the tree was felled several years ago, say concerned homeowners. Now, Blackburn
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Anfield favourites the Ragamuffins set to re-open The Grand
THE Ragamuffins are celebrating the release of their splendid new single, Dreaming of the Summer (Winter in the Disco Tent), with a return to playing live at their spiritual home. They found fame when their charity single, Si Senor, a tribute to
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Back to the Eighties as theatre groups put on a show in Burnley
IT'S back to the Eighties as we raid the archive for some of the amateur theatre companies who were putting on shows in Burnley and Pendle at that time. East Lancashire has always had a flourishing amateur theatre scene which was cruelly interrupted
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Mapped: Blackburn's blue plaque locations- and the stories behind them
HOW MANY BLUE PLAQUES have you spotted around Blackburn on your travels? These English Heritage blue plaques mark the homes, workplaces and locations that are linked to famous faces and notable historic dates. The world's very first blue plaques
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Youth MPs ask people to 'test and go' when going out
Youth MPs are reminding people to use the free, regular, rapid ‘Test and Go’ facilities. People are asked to use rapid testing before meeting up with friends, family and visiting the shops, hairdressers or restaurants and pubs. Youth MP for Blackburn
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Man who attacked 17-year-old boy still on run from police after failing to attend court trial
A man is wanted by police after failing to appear at court for trial. Jordan McManus, 23, of Caunce Street, Blackpool was convicted in his absence at Preston Crown Court in May for offences of Section 18 wounding and possession of a bladed article
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East Lancashire man's Clutterbuck Lodge makes Shed of Year finals
A BRA-fitting boutique, a Catholic oratory, and a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-inspired “inventor’s workshop” are among this year’s Shed of the Year entrants. But it's Martin Gabbutt's Clutterbuck Lodge that will be getting our vote in the annual competition
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'Born again' tricycle users power surge in East lancs made trike rack sales
A BIKE rack firm has reported a surge in tricycle rack sales amid National Bike Week. The week runs from May 30 to June 5 with Nelson based Pendle Bike Racks reporting the people of all age and abilities have flocked to buying trike bike racks,
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British athletics legend to host Burnley community sports awards
A LEGENDARY hurdler and former sprinter will be hosting a community sports awards. Burnley Leisure has announced the host of this year’s glittering Burnley Community Sports Awards will be legendary hurdler and world record holder Colin Jackson CBE
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Win a Citroen C1 at Pendleside Hospice's car raffle
A HOSPICE’S annual fundraising car raffle has launched for 2021, with a Citroen C1 up for grabs. The new car was showcased at the raffle launch for Pendleside Hospice at Towneley Park in May. Raffle tickets are now on sale for £2 each, available
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Carers for East Lancs provider win right not to be disciplined for strike action
CARE workers at an East Lancashire provider have won the right not to be disciplined for taking part in strike action. This comes after a tribunal ruled on Wednesday June 2 that Alternative Futures Group, which has facilities in Blackburn, Burnley
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KFC Chorley on litter picking mission
KFC UK & Ireland has announced its latest commitment to tackle litter with a set of new initiatives. Launched in celebration of its partnership with Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean, KFC Chorley's latest litter initiatives will look
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Blackburn 'luxury flats' tenants speak out over 'horrible conditions'
TENANTS at what was meant to be one of Blackburn’s most promising housing developments have spoken out about ‘horrible’ potentially dangerous conditions. People living at Blackburn’s Newspaper House apartment block have said that for months they
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The ‘therapy sheep’ giving Lancashire care home residents a cuddle in lockdown
You might have heard about puppy therapy- but have you ever heard about sheep therapy? Emma Jackson runs a small working farm in Stacksteads, Rossendale. However, Emma describes her approach to farm life as a little “unconventional” as she
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Blackburn couple celebrate fifty years of marriage today
CONGRATULATIONS to Maureen and Thomas Fisher who are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today. The couple, who met in the Gardener's pub in Whalley Range on Christmas Eve in 1970 said they are 'still in love' after all of these years.