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Helen Flanagan and daughter, 8, look adorable on red carpet for Disney film

Helen Flanagan and her daughter graced the red carpet at the Disney premiere of Wish. The new Disney film Wish is out now in cinemas everywhere with Bolton’s VUE and Cineworld with showings. Actress Helen, who went to Westholme School in Blackburn

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Motorway slip road closed as police respond to crash

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John Coleman's verdict as Reds beaten by Bradford City

Stanley boss John Coleman was frustrated his side failed to follow up their win against Wrexham after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Bradford City. Tyler Smith got the decisive goal during the second half as the Yorkshire club ended their four-match

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Clarets lose seventh straight home game after West Ham comeback

Tomas Soucek’s stoppage-time volley condemned Burnley to a seventh-consecutive home defeat as Vincent Kompany’s struggling side conceded two in the space of five minutes to lose 2-1 to West Ham. For much of the second half it seemed as though Jay

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Tomasson delighted with different quality Blackburn Rovers showed at Stoke

Jon Dahl Tomasson was delighted with Blackburn Rovers' defensive performance as they beat Stoke City 3-0. It was a fourth successive away league win for Rovers as they showed a clinical side to their game in the final five minutes to make sure

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Pro-Palestine protesters hold rally outside Barclays bank in Blackburn

Protesters held a demonstration outside Barclays in Blackburn today calling on the bank to ‘stop supporting the war in Gaza.’ The branch, on Darwen Street, was closed as a small group of demonstrators held flags and placards in protest to what

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Blackburn Rovers show their clinical edge with ruthless Stoke City win

Blackburn Rovers recorded their fourth successive away league win as they beat Stoke City 3-0. Goals from Scott Wharton, Andrew Moran and Sam Szmodics secured another triumph on the road for Jon Dahl Tomasson's side and moved them to within two

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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as defence and Moran stand out at Stoke City

Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Leopold Walhstedt - 7 Came and claimed a few crosses and was largely untroubled. Didn't have any big save to make bar one decent

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Like a 'really dreadful' Christmas gift - Demand for Lancs devolution deal referendum

The leader of South Ribble Borough Council has called for a county-wide referendum on Lancashire’s proposed devolution deal. Paul Foster led a chorus of criticism from several district authorities as they digested the details of an agreement that

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You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes

With the weather worsening, and temparatures falling, drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could land them a £5,000 fine. Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and therefore put you at risk of

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Weather forecast in Blackburn as temperatures plummet overnight

Despite the sunshine, Blackburn residents should brace themselves for cold and frosty conditions as temperatures drop overnight.  Temperatures have fallen across the UK after last night’s first widespread frost across the majority of the UK.

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Stoke City 0-3 Blackburn Rovers recap as clinical Rovers win away

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Man found with child abuse images after sending £2,700 to Philippines

A 73-year-old man was found with more than 70 child abuse images on his computers after sending £2,700 abroad. John Tesseyman was identified as part of a National Crime Agency investigation targeting UK nationals making payments to a Filipino family

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A56 closed overnight after car crashes into central reservation

The A56 was closed for eight hours overnight due to a car crash near Huncoat. At around 10.40pm last night (November 24), the road was closed after a car skidded into the central reservation. The closure was in place in both directions between

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Missing teenager sparks rescue team and police helicopter search

The mountain rescue team were called to assist a teenager who had gone missing near Pendle Hill. On November 23, Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team (RPMRT) were called by police to search for the missing teenager. The rescue team members

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‘Beautiful and amazing' young mum, 33, dies after breast cancer battle

A ‘beautiful’ young mum has died aged 33 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Jenna Wareing, the mother of Accrington Stanley’s Sean McConville’s three children, died yesterday morning (November 24). The 33-year-old single mother from

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Blackburn surgery wins at healthcare awards

A Blackburn surgery is celebrating after winning a healthcare award and reaching the finals at two other ceremonies. The Shifa Surgery, based in Bastwell serves around 11,000 patients in the town. Sumayya Mayat was named Practice Manager of

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Nine death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph

The Lancashire Telegraph has published nine death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing

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Blackburn hospital team hailed heroes after heartfelt nomination by bereaved family

A team from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been crowned public health heroes after showing compassionate care during a family’s difficult time. The head and neck team, based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, were recognised following

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15 photos as 12,000 people enjoy Christmas lights switch-on with soap star and singer

Accrington saw a huge turn out for its Christmas lights switch on featuring Emmerdale actor Dominic Brunt and singer Junior Andre. Taking place on Thursday, November 23 from 4pm to 7.45pm, the packed line-up attracted a crowd of 12,000 to start

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'She was the matriarch of the family': woman's death ruled as misadventure

A woman who was "excited to go on holiday" and had plans for the future died as a result of misadventure through medication, an inquest has concluded. Carol Brierley, 61, from Nelson, was found dead by her friend of 38 years David Best at her caravan

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I flew a Jumbo Jet over the region and this is what I thought

As someone anxious at best about being shot thousands of metres into the air I am not the clearest candidate to try a simulator built into the cockpit of a Boeing 747-400. However as I soared over the sights of Greater Manchester and elsewhere

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Strictly breaks records in Blackpool with highest viewing figures of series

Blackpool stole the spotlight on Saturday night as it emerged as the most watched episode of this series’ Strictly Come Dancing. A staggering six out of 10 TV viewers in the North West tuned in live, contributing to the show's highest overnight

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Bishop of Blackburn backs new Nativity Advent Calendars by church

A new Advent Calendar - with the Baby Jesus and Nativity as a focus - has been backed by Lancashire's most senior churchman. For the first time this year, the Church of England has produced its own Advent Calendar based around the Nativity.

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Here are 10 old pubs from Blackburn throughout the years

EVERYONE has lots of memories of those nights out at the pub socialising with family and friends. So it prompted us to look back into our archives for photographs of old Blackburn pubs throughout the years. We are sure that family members will

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Rugby fans - you should TRY to look at this immaculate home with play area

WITH the World Cup just finished are you wanting to get your rugby fix on a regular basis? Well, perhaps our Property of the Week in Rawtenstall could help sort out your cravings. That’s because as you look out of the back garden of this three

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'It was just a normal night for us': Accrington man's drug-related death

A man was found dead by his friend due to a drug overdose, an inquest has heard. Paul George Brown, 43, was found by his friend Gary Bates at his home on Rutland Street, Accrington, on June 14 after he had noticed he was not breathing. Mr Bates

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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with three big dilemmas for Stoke City

Here's The Lancashire Telegraph's best guess on how Rovers might line-up against Stoke City in the Championship. Goalkeeper Leopold Wahlstedt will be between the sticks for Rovers. He's started the last eight Championship games now. Aynsley

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'Final nail in the coffin' - Readers react to M&S closing in Blackburn town centre

Marks & Spencer has recently announced the store is set to leave Blackburn town centre for a retail park. The new location is said to be state-of-the-art and is being built by Blackburn's billionaire Issa brothers. They are planning to create

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2 Lancashire areas named among most affordable places to retire in the UK

Two Lancashire areas have been named among the most affordable places to retire in the UK. Whether you find the thought of retirement exciting or daunting, knowing which places are more affordable might help you make choices in later life.

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East Lancashire restaurant named as one of most romantic in the UK

A restaurant in East Lancashire has been named as one of the most romantic in the UK. The Freemasons at Wiswell in Clitheroe has been listed as one of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the UK OpenTable 2023 list. The Diner Reviews from OpenTable

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Taxi fares in Blackburn with Darwen set to rise - full details of cost

TAXI fares in a borough are to rise. Hackney carriage charges in Blackburn with Darwen will increase with effect from December 18. The higher charge for using cabs on Sundays and Bank Holidays was removed in 2022. The rise follows a request

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Six took part in 'widespread and mindless' act of violence sparked outside pub

Five men and a woman have been sentenced for their roles in a “widespread, mindless” fight which was sparked outside a pub in Clayton-le-Moors. Jake Ainsworth, 27, Cai Shaw, 20, Tommy Speight, 29, Levi Ashworth, 22, Ebaney Shaw, 18, and Sam Ashworth

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Some of the best Christmas Markets taking place near you

Crafty Vintage has announced a line-up of some of the Christmas Markets they are helping to host across Lancashire towns. The holiday season in Lancashire kicked off with the Darwen lights switch-on event on Saturday. The town was illuminated

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Woman who 'got lost' on way home was double drink drive limit

A woman attracted the attention of police when she got lost as she drove home. Blackburn magistrates heard Lauren Collier was breathalysed and found to be more than double the drink drive limit on August 5. Collier, 35, of Halstead Lane, Barrowford