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Burnley boss Sean Dyche gives verdict on Arsenal defeat
Burnley boss Sean Dyche felt his side were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat against Arsenal at Turf Moor. Referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot when Matej Vydra went down in the box under a challenge by Aaron Ramsdale
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Concerns over missing Blackburn man who hasn't been seen in several days
CONCERNS are rising for a Blackburn man who hasn’t been seen in several days. Lee O’Brien was last seen on Monday at his home in the town. The 40-year-old is white of medium build with ‘unkempt collar-length dark greying hair and unshaven appearance
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Stanley boss John Coleman gives verdict on Wigan defeat
Stanley boss John Coleman admitted his side were second best on the day following their 4-1 defeat against Wigan Athletic at the Wham Stadium. Jack Whatmough opened the scoring after seven minutes before Will Keane added a second headed home from
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Mowbray felt Rovers 'got it spot on defensively' against Barnsley
Tony Mowbray felt Rovers got it tactically spot on defensively to earn a point on the road at Barnsley. Rovers made it back-to-back clean sheets, the second in four days after the 2-0 win over Hull City, to leave Oakwell still unbeaten on the road
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Stalemate at Oakwell as Rovers claim second successive clean sheet
Rovers waited 16 games for a clean sheet, and then claimed two in the space of four days, but were disappointing in attack as they left Oakwell with a point. An excellent second half chance squandered by Ben Brereton apart, Rovers were on the back
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Report: Clarets fall to 1-0 defeat to Arsenal
Burnley fans got their first glimpse of new record signing Maxwel Cornet but even the Ivory Coast international couldn't prevent them from falling to a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Turf Moor. Cornet, a summer capture from Lyon, provided the Clarets
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Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers: LIVE score & match updates
5:33pm “We played slightly different. You play Barnsley away who are really good on the transition and have some really
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Trail leads officers to thief hiding in the bushes at 3am
OFFICERS were led to a thief who was hiding in some bushes thanks to a trail he left behind him. At around 2.50am on Saturday, officers in Rossendale were contacted about two men breaking into vans on Burnley Road East in Waterfoot. Whilst
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No loss of sleep but a change of approach for Thomas Kaminski
There was no loss of sleep for Thomas Kaminski over his lack of clean sheet as Rovers ended a 16 match wait in the 2-0 victory over Hull City. Having let a similar two goal lead slip against Luton Town last weekend Rovers held out against the Tigers
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Stergiakis the hero as Johnson scores in thrilling Under-23s draw
Bradley Johnson came through 45 minutes on a goalscoring return to action in an action-packed Under-23s outing. Johnson, Rovers’ most experienced player, hasn’t featured since the opening friendly at AFC Fylde two months ago due to a hamstring
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Derby to be hit with points penalty after administration confirmed
Derby face the prospect of plunging to the bottom of the Championship after confirmation arrived that they will be handed a 12-point penalty following their declaration they have filed notice to appoint administrators. The Rams said they "had no
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Uninsured provisional driver found with cannabis in car
AN uninsured driver was found in possession of cannabis. Officers patrolling the Ribble Valley on Friday evening were alerted to a vehicle are it was flagged on their system as being uninsured. Once they caught up with the driver they established
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Two 'suspicious' men arrested overnight
TWO men were arrested after they were seen acting suspiciously in a town. Officers in Burnley Wood were out on patrol on Friday evening when they came across the pair on Branch Road. Upon sighting the police, both men fled the area, with one
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Memories from Pleckgate High School in the early 90s
EVERYONE has memories of their school days - some good, some bad. Over the years Telegraph photographers have been on hand to record many aspects of life in schools across East Lancashire. Here we look at some of the photos from the archive taken
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East Lancashire doctor reveals why you can’t get an appointment to see your GP
Have you been struggling to get an appointment with your GP recently? If so you aren’t alone and one East Lancashire doctor wants to explain exactly why this is the case. Doctor Abdul Mannan, of Hazelvalley Family Practice in Rossendale,
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Dishevelled man with 'bits' hanging out of boxers tried to punch stranger van driver
A DISHEVELLED man came out of his house with his boxers halfway down and his “bits” showing at the start of a bizarre incident. Blackburn magistrates heard a van driver who had stopped to talk to his daughter was assaulted by Christopher Lee Read
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Cancer sufferer who turned to drink was driving too slowly on 60mph road
A MAN who turned to alcohol after being diagnosed with cancer failed a breathalyser as he drove home from a night out. Blackburn magistrates heard Howard Clayton attracted the attention of the police because he was driving at 24mph on a national
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'So glad to see the pub getting a new lease of life' - Readers react to news of the Fox and Hounds reopening
A pub at the heart of match day drinking, that sadly closed when landlords of 28 years retired, is to re-open under brand new management following a major refurb. The Fox and Hounds in Ewood was boarded-up after Derek and Sue Haworth officially
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New cycle track for East Lancashire park thanks to more than £60k funding
A new cycling track is now open in an East Lancashire park thanks to more than £60,000 worth of funding. The adventure trail pump track in Milnshaw Park, Accrington, is the first of its kind the area, and provides opportunities for people to put
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This East Lancashire bakery has been selected as finalists in national trade awards
A BURNLEY bakery has been selected as a finalist at a prestigious national trade awards. The British Bakery Awards celebrates excellence across the industry and CherryTree Bakery, who offer a popular bespoke premium service, hit all the right notes
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Professional funfair and fireworks night at football stadium expected to draw large crowds
A FUNFAIR and fireworks night will be hosted at a Lancashire football club in November. Accrington Stanley, in partnership with HML Recycling, have announced the return of the Children’s Funfair & Community Fireworks Event at the Wham Stadium,
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Lancashire town voted one of top UK destinations to buy a seaside home
A seaside town in Lancashire has been ranked as one of the best places in the UK to buy a coastal holiday home. Buying a holiday home is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those looking to enjoy what UK staycations have to offer, and with
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Borough £20m government cash bid linked to county application
A BOROUGH authority will link its bid for £20million in government cash with Lancashire County Council’s bigger submission for money from the Levelling Up Fund. Hyndburn Council’s leader Cllr Miles Parkinson revealed the co-operation at a cabinet
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Drunk woman who had been inhaling gas was banging on doors in her knickers
POLICE responded to reports of a woman wearing only knickers running around the street banging on doors and shouting at people while drinking alcohol and inhaling butane gas. Blackburn magistrates heard Rebecca Stevenson, who had only been released
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The Mall in Blackburn to create community rooftop garden
A TOWN centre is to get a new community roof garden on the top of its main shopping centre. The new green open space above Blackburn's The Mall will be situated between ramps leading to the uppermost floors of the car parks. It is aimed at
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Rovers have long-term contract in place for rising star Ash Phillips
Rovers’ exciting prospect Ash Phillips has already signed a professional contract with the club, we can reveal. England Under-17s star Phillips has trained regularly with the first-team squad, despite only turning 16 in June, and was part of the
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Every East Lancashire venue with a zero and one star food hygiene rating
In the latest round of food hygiene inspections, six establishments in Blackburn with Darwen were found to have zero star ratings by the Food Standards Agency. Since we last gave you a round-up of the FSA's hygiene ratings in June, six more venues
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'Sign up now': Grant aids first affordable housing scheme in more than a decade
THE ribbon has been cut on Ribble Valley’s first grant-aided affordable housing scheme in nearly a decade. And a raft of affordable homes for purchase or rent will be up for grabs by Ribble Valley residents with a local connection over the coming
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National Hospitality Day: Why it matters and how you can help
National Hospitality Day is Saturday, September 18, but what is it and why does it matter? The day is a nationwide celebration of our brilliant restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars. It champions the workers, owners and suppliers who help them