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Jay Rod is simply four-midable for Clarets in cup
JAY Rodriguez scored four second-half goals as Burnley beat Lancashire rivals Rochdale 4-1 to book their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. After Jake Beesley had given Rochdale a shock 1-0 lead, Rodriguez ran riot at Turf Moor as two
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Youth arrested for possession of knife after anti-social behaviour complaint
A young male was arrested police found him carrying a knife. Colne and West Craven police have asked parents if they know what their children are doing after dealing with a number of anti-social complaints from a group of youths in Colne town centre
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Facebook announces release date of two new Portal video calling devices
Facebook has announced the release of two new Portal video-calling products. The two new versions of its Portal video-calling devices will showcase new technology including WhatsApp and updated security features. The Portal Go has a 10 inch
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'Stand off' - Steve Waggott on Rovers' contract negotiations
Rovers have reached a stand-off in negotiations with some of their star players which could lead to departures in January. Chief executive Steve Waggott will hold further talks with the agents of Rovers’ out of contract players in a bid to strike
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'Real concern' - Steve Waggott on Ewood crowds & ticket pricing
Ewood Park attendances are ‘a real concern’ for Steve Waggott who says he is juggling ticket affordability with raising revenue streams. The crowd of 9,141 for the Hull City win last week was the lowest for a league game at Ewood since November
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Waggott on Armstrong, Maja and Rovers' failure to sign a striker
Steve Waggott felt Rovers were unlucky, rather than failed, in their bid to bring in a striker during the summer transfer window. Rovers missed out on a loan deal for Bordeaux striker Josh Maja on deadline day, the striker having travelled to Brockhall
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UK energy crisis: Bulb in talks to secure new funding - reports
The UK's sixth biggest energy company, Bulb, is seeking new funding, according to reports. The Financial Times report Bulb, which currently has 1.7 million customers across the UK, are looking for a cash injection from investors or merging with
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New signings feature as Rovers suffer Senior Cup defeat
Rovers’ bid for a third successive Lancashire Senior Cup ended in round one as they were beaten 3-1 by Accrington Stanley at Brockhall. Tony Mowbray watched on as new signings Tayo Edun and Leighton Clarkson were named in a starting line-up which
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Warning issued to dog owners after a surge in ‘virtual puppy buying’ in lockdown
Dog experts have issued a warning to the future dog owners in the North West after a worrying increase in ‘virtual puppy buying’ during the pandemic. According to new research by The Kennel Club as part of its #BePuppywise campaign, almost a third
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Police seeking identity of man following burglary in Ribble Valley
Police are asking for help identifying a person in connection with a burglary. Ribble Valley police are asking for people who recognise the man in the picture to contact them. They believe the man will have information about a burglary took
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The best places to go pumpkin picking this Halloween in the North West
HALLOWEEN is just around the corner and many Lancashire farms and businesses are getting ready to welcome customers back to their pumpkin patches. While Halloween is at the end of October, many businesses open their pumpkin farms to families from
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Council backs campaign to recycle electrical devices
A LOCAL authority is backing a campaign to recycle small old electrical devices with the aid of a fluffy feline friend. Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling on residents to join in the environmental drive. The national 'Recycle Your Electricals
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First wave of tickets to Lancashire's biggest open-air festival on sale now
Lancashire’s biggest open-air music festival has just released the first wave of tickets for next year's event. Highest Point, held in Lancaster in September, is set to go ahead in May 2022, and tickets for the festival went on sale at 6pm on Monday
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These six dogs with the RSPCA in Lancashire need forever homes
Are you looking to expand your family and welcome in a four-legged friend? Then look no further. The RSPCA have currently got six dogs that need rehoming in their Lancashire East branch. If you think you could rehome one then go to the Lancashire
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JAILED: Disgusting voyeur who followed schoolgirls around with ‘shoe camera’ pointed up their skirts
A DISGUSTING voyeur followed schoolgirls around the streets with a camera on his shoe – capturing images and videos of their underwear. Paul Anthony Mountain also set up a camera in a lavatory and recorded a woman while she was on the toilet.
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First glimpse of Barbara Castle statue which will be 'literally larger than life'
THE first image of the new bronze statue of former Blackburn MP Barbara Castle due to be installed in the town centre next month has been revealed. It shows her hands holding The Equal Pay Act 1970, one of her many achievements as a Labour Cabinet
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Full list of who can have Covid booster jab - as NHS bookings open TODAY
A full list of people who will be able to have their third dose of the Covid vaccine ahead of the winter period has been revealed. People who are more vulnerable to the virus are, from today, being invited to top up their protection six months
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First look inside Turtle Bay as the taste of the Caribbean returns to Blackburn
AFTER a tough 18 months for the hospitality industry, one of Blackburn's much-loved eateries will re-open on Friday, with a brand new menu and a new team of staff. Turtle Bay, which stands in the shadows of Blackburn Cathedral, was forced
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What to do if your energy supplier goes bust with more than 8 companies at risk
The rise in wholesale gas prices is set to impact millions of households across the UK. Kwasi Kwarteng has said more than EIGHT energy suppliers could go bust this year with the Business Secretary vowing the government will not bail out 'badly
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Cash warning to councillors
A LOCAL authority is currently set to record a loss of £195,000 in the year 2021/2022. The estimate of Burnley Council's projected overspend is based on the financial position at June 30. A report to the borough's executive on Wednesday (TONIGHT
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East Lancs MP takes another step up the government ladder
HYNDBURN MP Sara Britcliffe has been given a further step up the government ladder. In February she became Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the junior ministerial team at the Department for Education. Now Miss Britcliffe has been given
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Increased police patrols in Blackburn as 'men carrying weapons' arrested
FOUR men have been arrested after an incident in Blackburn overnight. Officers were called at around 1am on Tuesday to reports of a group of men trying to force their way into an address in Dukes Brow, Blackburn, some possibly carrying weapons.
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Nick Pope tops the list as Burnley's FIFA 22 ratings are revealed
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope is the club’s highest-rated player in the upcoming FIFA 22 game. The latest instalment in the iconic series by EA Sports will be on sale from Friday, October 1 for Xbox, PlayStation and PC players. Pope has been
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The Hairy Bikers to visit Lancashire in first episode of new BBC show
THE Hairy Bikers are back with a new BBC show later this week – and the first episode will see them explore Lancashire. The Hairy Bikers Go North is an eight-part series for BBC Two which will see them travel from the west coast to the east, discovering
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New zero waste shop to make plastic-free refills possible in this Lancashire town
A budding entrepreneur is on a mission to cut-back on single use plastic by opening her own zero waste refill shop. Stephanie Reed is planning to open Reed's Refillery in Chorley this winter, giving residents in the town the option of a sustainable
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BBC axe new Ant and Dec show before single episode is aired
And and Dec’s new BBC show has been axed before a single episode has even aired. The BBC has reportedly decided to cancel the new Ant and Dec’s Street Car Showdown before making it onto our TV screens. The Geordie duo are know for their work
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Greggs announce six new items being added to the menu this month
Vegans who love Greggs will be delighted to see the launch of this year’s autumn menu. Two new vegan offerings are among six new items being added to the menu this month. After causing controversy with the introduction of the vegan sausage
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Martin Lewis issues 'emergency' advice amid energy bill 'catastrophe'
Martin Lewis has warned rising energy prices will force many people to make the devastating choice between heating and eating. In an ‘energy bills crisis emergency help video’ the Money Saving Expert founder described the energy situation as “catastrophic
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Nottingham Forest set to announce Chris Hughton successor
Steve Cooper is set to be named as successor to Chris Hughton at Nottingham Forest. Hughton was sacked last week as Forest’s winless start to the season extended to seven games following the defeat to Middlesbrough. It brought an end to his 11-
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Eight North West pubs you need to visit as top 50 best UK gastropubs revealed
The top 50 UK Gastropubs have been revealed with eight North West pubs making the list. The top 50 features a range of establishments who offer anything from classic small plates to Michelin-star grub. The full list includes classic London
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Preview: Rovers to host Stanley as Senior Cup defence starts
Rovers begin the defence of their Lancashire Senior Cup crown today as they host Accrington Stanley. The re-arranged 2019/20 final was held in July with Rovers comfortably seeing off Wigan Athletic to become 20 times winners of the competition.
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Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl who asked him for a cigarette
A MAN who raped a 12-year-old schoolgirl after encountering her in a Farnworth street has been jailed for eight years. Shaw Dennis was sat in his car when he was approached by the girl who asked him for a cigarette. Dennis, aged 40, then exchanged
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Driver tests positive for drugs after travelling more than 100mph on motorway
A driver with no licence tested positive for drugs after police caught him travelling at more than 100mph on the M61. Officers spotted the motorist driving at eye-watering speeds while undertaking several vehicles on the southbound carriageway
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Winning designs revealed for new super Mosque at heart of Lancashire
The winning design for a brand new mosque to be built close to a major motorway junction has been revealed. Earlier in the year the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) launched a competition for a team of talented designers to create
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Clarets have more strength in depth as Dyche looks to rotate for cup clash
Sean Dyche believes Burnley are better placed to compete on multiple fronts this season as he shifts attention to tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Rochdale. Dyche often struggled for numbers last term, the result of a squad depleted as departing
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'I wonder how many more people will die': Reaction to struggles booking GP appointment
OUR readers have reacted to news that people have been struggling to get an appointment with their GP recently. Doctor Abdul Mannan, of Hazelvalley Family Practice in Rossendale, said overworked doctors and systemic issues heightened by the pandemic
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Woman who has to crawl on all fours to get to bathroom refused permission for extension
A FAMILY with a disabled mother who has to climb the stairs ‘on all fours’ to visit the bathroom has had a planning application for a ground floor extension refused. The proposed 11-metre long extension to a semi-detached house would be a ‘scar
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LETTER: Pensioners could get more support than ever before
The UK has never paid our pensioners more. Around 1.5 million pensioners across Great Britain do receive the extra help from Pension Credit– a top up to their retirement incomes, which crucially offers a springboard to a variety of other bits of
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Sewing machine shop hosts week-long coffee morning
A sewing shop will have their kettle boiling as they host a Macmillian coffee week. Hobkirks Sewing Machines on Darwen Street, Blackburn are welcoming in customers with a brew and a cake this week to raise money for the charity. Delicious coffee
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Teenager reaches final of young drivers competition despite not being old enough to hold a licence
A teenager has reached the final of a driving competition - despite not being old enough to hold a driving licence. Luke Houghton, who is just 14, has achieved a place in the final of the Young Driver Challenge 2021, having beaten off stiff competition
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Careers service gifted £850,000 to continue supporting aspirations for underprivileged young people
A careers service has been granted £850,000 to help in career and higher education aspirations for young people. Future U, which works across Lancashire, has received the funding from Office for Students to continue its careers support for an extra
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‘I’ve never seen Blackpool so busy’ - Firework Championship slammed by visitors
Blackpool’s World Firework Championships kicked off earlier this month and people flocked to the coastal area to watch the free display. While most visitors were in awe of the fantastic firework displays on opening weekend (September 11), others
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Rovers taking no chances with Joe Rankin-Costello fitness
Rovers are taking no chances with Joe Rankin-Costello’s injury comeback as Tony Mowbray says the club will continue to be cautious with his return. Rankin-Costello has been out since April with a fractured metatarsal, but despite playing in an
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Moorland shelter for herd of alpacas approved
PLANNING permission has been granted for 'a modest timber field shelter' on the West Pennine Moors for a herd of alpacas. Bolton's Helen Jones can now build the structure to protect her herd of the South American animals on land to the south of
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Flagship Blackburn company's expansion granted planning approval
A FLAGSHIP Blackburn company has been given planning permission to build a new warehouse. The scheme is part of a £1million expansion plan by H&T Presspart. The firm, a major supplier of precision metal components for the international
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Woman who set fire to her own flat before sticking head in flames is jailed
A WOMAN who set fire to her own flat and stuck her face in the flames while high on a cocktail of drink and drugs has been jailed. Police were called to Lisa Hartley's home in St Mary's Close, Blackburn, and spotted the 'dazed' woman wandering
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Man, 33, assaulted his dad who refused to give him money for drugs
A MAN who was pestering his dad for money to buy drugs reacted angrily when he refused. Blackburn magistrates heard Liam James Thompson threw a metal peg which hit an oven and rebounded into his dad’s jaw. Thompson had claimed it was a reckless
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How many pubs in the Revidge Run can you remember?
For his monthly column, Stephen Hughes licensee and founder of Blackburn & Darwen Pubs (Past & Present) Facebook group has put together a piece about the Revidge Run I’m sure many readers will have fond memories of the Revidge Run, the legendary
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Man set-upon and beaten by three thugs as he was watching TV in his home
A MAN who was watching television in his home was set-upon by a gang of thugs – one of whom was brandishing a knife. Peter Howarth had been relaxing at home on November 9 when he heard a loud bang on the door and he was confronted by three men.
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Major drug dealing ring to be sentenced this week
EIGHTEEN people will be sentenced following a major operation into drug dealing in East Lancashire. On Monday (September 20), Preston Crown Court heard details about Operation Florence, which saw several people arrested and charged for a variety
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Judges arrive to see volunteers' work restoring historic gardens
JUDGES arrived at Rivington Terraced Gardens this week to survey the work of hundreds of volunteers in restoring the historic beauty spot. The volunteers have been helping with clearance and maintenance work for the past five years in order to
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Blackburn tech leader launches 'unique' partnership to support new firms
A BLACKBURN entrepreneur has created a 'unique social business model' which aims to provide loans and saving services to new start-up tech companies. Mo Isap, founder and CEO of IN4 Group, hopes that his new partnership with Salford Credit Union