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Jon Dahl Tomasson highlights positives and negatives from Blackburn Rovers win

Jon Dahl Tomasson was delighted with Blackburn Rovers' 15-minute spell which secured victory against Birmingham City. After a tight first-half, the next 45 minutes exploded into a goal fest with Rovers on the right side of six goals, winning 4-

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Missing runner found after rescuers heard whistle

A mountain rescue team was called out to help trace a missing runner. The incident happened on Sunday (26 November) at around 3.40pm when, members of Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue team (RPMRT) helped to find a missing runner who had not

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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Sam Szmodics is the hero again

Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Leopold Walhstedt - 7 Pulled off a couple of important saves at 3-1 to stem the tide. Couldn't do much about either of Dembele's

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Blackburn Rovers' second-half show secures Birmingham City victory

Two goals in five second-half minutes from Sam Szmodics saw Blackburn Rovers secure a much-needed home win, beating Birmingham City 4-2. Rovers' top-scorer added his 12th and 13th of the season in quick succession to celebrate his new contract

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Blackburn Rovers 4-2 Birmingham City recap as Szmodics scores twice

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Paul Weller to perform in Blackburn next year - how to get tickets

A British music icon who rose to fame with The Jam will take to the stage in Blackburn next year. Paul Weller has announced a full UK tour for 2024 with 14 dates lined up through April, including Blackburn's King George's Hall on Tuesday, April

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Nine arrested over massive £140m drugs shipment

Four people from Chorley have been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle £140 million worth of cocaine into the UK. The consignment, which weighed 1.3 tonnes, was discovered in August last year in a shipping container at the port of Felixstowe

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Car lot commercial units plan refused over traffic and trees

The proposed redevelopment of a Blackburn care sales lot into three commercial buildings has been refused planning permission on grounds of trees and traffic. Naeem Akhtar has asked for approval for the the erection of three storage units and the

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Horse had to be put down after being left with maggot-infested leg injury

*Warning* This article contains graphic images which some readers may find distressing. A horse owner from Preston has lost his appeal, after being given a prison sentence for leaving a horse with a maggot-infested leg injury. William Byrne

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Castle carols singalong almost booked out

Revellers wanting to take part in a free festive singalong at a historic East Lancashire monument have been told they need to book quickly for the event. Tickets are already being snapped up for the 'Carols at the Castle' community Christmas event

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East Lancs £25 cold weather payments for vulnerable triggered

Cold weather payments have been made to vulnerable East Lancashire residents as the temperature dropped to below freezing. The £25 awards have been automatically paid out in the BD23,BB10, BB11, BB12, BB18, BB8, BB9 postcodes. Another £25 payment

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Two men arrested after window smashed and alcohol stolen from bar

Two men have been arrested after a bar in Burnley was robbed. At around 12.30am this morning (November 29), police were called to reports of a burglary on Coal Street. When officers arrived, a window had been smashed and alcohol was robbed

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Man lied about this age on Snapchat to groom and rape 15-year-old girl

A man who groomed and raped an 11-year-old girl in the woods has been jailed. Using the Snapchat profile ‘jayjaydizzy’ 29-year-old Jordan Morgan began communicating with the victim, telling her he was 15. Despite knowing she was just 11 years

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Real Lancashire Cry heard at Westminster to celebrate county day

Great Harwood town crier Rawden Kerr has taken the 'Real Lancashire Cry' to Parliament to mark the county's day. He made the rallying call at the Houses of Parliament on Monday's Lancashire Day after attending a special reception. Mr Kerr and

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Amber weather alert for Blackburn as heavy snow and cold snap to grip country

An amber weather-health alert has been issued for Blackburn and other parts of the north west, as Lancashire braces for plunging temperatures and heavy snow. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold-health alert for the health sector

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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses

Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been

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Bell hails Stanley spirit after narrow Swindon defeat

Jimmy Bell says Stanley should have got something from their 4-3 defeat against Swindon after a late fightback. The visitors were 4-0 up at the end of normal time after goals from Dan Kemp, Jake Young, Saidou Khan and Charlie Austin. The Reds

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Tomasson taking the highs with the lows ahead of busy period

There are plenty of highs and lows over a Championship season, but Jon Dahl Tomasson is keen to maintain a “stable” environment at Rovers. Recent results have been a prime example of how quickly things can change in football, with Saturday’s 3-

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Snodworth Road closed as ice makes road impassable

A road in Langho is closed due to the ice making it impassable. Police have closed Snodworth Road in Langho at around 9.20am this morning (November 29) due to ice making it impassable. The road closure is in place between York Lane and Whalley

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Police stop car with fake plates and catch van thieves

Officers from Rossendale Rural Task force caught a vehicle with cloned number plates and two van thieves. On Monday (November 27), eagle-eyed officers spotted a car going to Tesco in Rawtenstall and blocked the vehicle in. Checks revealed that

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Major A-road closed after car skids on ice and crashes with central reservation

The A56 has closed following a crash caused by ice on the carriageway. Police were called at around 6.10am this morning (November 29), following reports of a crash on the A56 southbound carriageway. A car had skidded on the ice and crashed

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Man arrested and charged with five offences after vehicle interference and theft

A man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences in Accrington. Scott Taylor was arrested by police for suspected vehicle interference and theft. The 41-year-old was charged with five offences and will appear before magistrates court

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Objects found in shopping bags was 'dried cardboard not poo'

A store says that objects found in a shopping bags were not poo but dried cardboard. Phill Smith, of Blackburn, said he ordered the shopping from the Iceland food store online last Tuesday (November 21) and as he went to the kitchen to unload the

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UK wide comedy tour coming to this Lancashire town

A comedy showcase featuring Tez Ilyas will come to Blackburn as part of a UK wide tour next month. Charity Human Appeal has announced the lineup for its ninth annual Comedy Takeover, which is set to take place in 17 venues across 10 towns and cities

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Dog grooming business move approved at second attempt by council

A dog grooming business has had plans to move into a more sustainable location approved by council planning bosses at the second attempt. Scallywags Dog Grooming saw its plans to move from the rear of the Brown Cow pub in Chatburn to another property

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10ft tall Transformer and super heroes greet visitors at health fair

People got the chance to find out more about living a healthier life at a Family Health Fair in Blackburn. The event took place on Saturday at The Grand Venue in Harrison Street and attracted hundreds of visitors. Health providers, community

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How a football club helped fulfil boyhood dream for man, 57, and turn his life around

A 57-year-old man has fulfilled childhood dreams and turned his life around by lending his time to Clitheroe Football Club. Danny Stuttard was struggling with depression when he answered a call for volunteers to assist on matchdays at the EcoGiants

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Ewood Park celebration of children in council care

BLACKBURN with Darwen Council's annual 'Celebration of Achievement' for children in its care and care leavers has taken place at Ewood Park. The event was opened by the authority's chief executive Denise Park. There was a special message from

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Borough economic boss promotes advanced skills at football ground

AN East Lancashire local authority's economic development boss welcomed firms across the county to his borough's football ground and took the opportunity to promote it virtues. Hyndburn Council's Cllr Zak Khan was a keynote speaker at the fifth

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Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands returns to Lowry after nine years

MATTHEW Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands returns to The Lowry this week. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures

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Man lunged at family members with a knife during heated argument about wedding

A Blackburn man threatened and lunged at members of his family during a heated confrontation about his upcoming wedding. Mohammed Ayub, 23, went to the home address of his aunt, uncle, and cousin at around 7.30pm on July 20 and immediately confronted

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Estate agent 'overjoyed and deeply honoured' with award win

An estate agent says she is “overjoyed and deeply honoured” to win an award recognising her as amongst the best in the country. Blackburn based Julie Mayet, owner of Mayets Sales & Lettings on London Road, was presented with the Gold Awards for

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Woman ‘makes history’ after co-hosting special episode of Channel 4 show

A woman from Rossendale has “made history” after planning and co-hosting a special episode of Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch. Chloé Fuller was hired as a permanent ‘pet expert’ on the show in February but decided to open up more about her disability

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Lancashire flooded with illegal vapes as almost 15,000 seized since 2022

Lancashire has been revealed as a hotspot for illegal vapes, with 14,552 illegal vape seizures since last year. The number of illegal vape seizures has grown in the past four years, with just 333 recorded in 2019 in comparison.  This month

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Tomasson hails Szmodics impact on and off the pitch after new deal

Jon Dahl Tomasson believes Sam Szmodics can get even better after the midfielder signed a new deal at Rovers. Szmodics has been in fine form since the start of the campaign and Tomasson hailed his impact, both on and off the pitch. “I like

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Proposed care home for adults set to double in size

The firm behind a new residential care home for adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities in a former East Lancashire hub for young people is proposing to double it in size. In October Bolton-based Perpetual Care won planning permission

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Crowds watched as Blackburn's Boulevard was resurfaced

Who knew that resurfacing work was a spectator sport? This photo shows bitumen being laid at the Boulevard in Blackburn. We don’t have a date for the photo but we’d guess maybe the late Forties or early Fifties. It had certainly pulled

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Death of man who went to sleep and didn’t wake up investigated in Channel 5 show

The “sudden and unexpected” death of a “fit and healthy” Accrington man is set to be explored in a Channel 5 show tonight (November 29). Ibnaan ‘Ibby’ Hussain, a former Accrington Stanley safety steward, died in May aged 33. The investigation

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Planned strike by Unite staff at East Lancashire Hospitals ‘paused’ after deal

Planned strikes by biomedical scientists at Blackburn and Burnley hospitals have been averted. The scientists at Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals had been escalating their dispute with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) since

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New Blackburn ladies group aims to be 'unstoppable'

A packed audience heard from a range of speakers at the launch of a new women’s group in Blackburn. The launch of the ‘Unstoppable Ladies Group’ took place at the Pringle Street Learning Centre where attendees heard from councillors and members

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Speeding driver who 'doesn't remember taking cocaine' caught drug driving

A driver who was stopped for speeding was found to be over the limit for drugs. Blackburn magistrates heard Amir Afzal tested positive for cocaine and its derivative, benzoylecgonine, and cannabis. Tests also revealed the presence of methadone

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New wine bar and cafe open in Whalley to bring a sense of Italy

An Italian wine bar and cafe has opened in Whalley recently, and promises 'exceptional evenings' for the local clientele in a 'truly unique venue'. Giardino Segreto roughly translates to 'Secret Garden' in Italian, and has been opened by Phil Moss

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Vandal-plagued mill site set for new affordable housing estate

A derelict and vandal-plagued former mill site is earmarked for 37 affordable homes. MCI Developments wants to build the properties on land once occupied by Rhyddings Mills at the junction of Catlow Hall Street and Stone Bridge Lane in Oswaldtwistle

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Islamic school gains Good grade from Ofsted in first inspection

An Islamic secondary school has achieved a Good rating from Ofsted following its first inspection. Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda, in Moss Street, Blackburn, is registered to admit up to 450 girls between the ages of 11 and 25. At the time of the inspection

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East Lancashire’s ‘dental deserts’ revealed amid country’s ‘dentistry crisis’

East Lancashire towns are becoming ‘dental deserts’, as a shockingly low number of the region’s dentists are accepting new NHS patients. At the time of writing, only six East Lancashire NHS dentists are taking on new patients, three of which are