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Blackburn Rovers confirm John Eustace appointment ahead of Stoke City
John Eustace has been appointed as Blackburn Rovers' new manager, replacing Jon Dahl Tomasson on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The former Birmingham City boss is back in work after leaving St Andrew's in October. He will be at Ewood Park on Saturday
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Emotional moment great-grandad, 92, reunited with wife of 69 years after months apart
This is the emotional moment a 92-year-old great-grandad was reunited with his beloved wife in his care home - after three months apart. The heartwarming video shows Malcolm Wareing sobbing when he caught sight of wife of 69 years Edna, 89, and
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Jon Dahl Tomasson sends heartwarming message after Blackburn Rovers exit
Jon Dahl Tomasson has issued a heart warming message to Blackburn Rovers players, staff and supporters after leaving the club by mutual consent. The Danish head coach has departed Ewood Park after 19 months at the helm. John Eustace is set to take
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Delays after three vehicle crash reported
There are delays on the M65 after a crash involving three vehicles. The incident has taken place on the M65 in an eastbound direction between junction 3 at the A674 and junction 4 at the A666. One lane has been closed as a result. The
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Blackburn Rovers confirm Jon Dahl Tomasson's departure as head coach
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the departure of Jon Dahl Tomasson by 'mutual consent' with John Eustace ready to take over at Ewood Park. The Danish head coach held talks with the board of directors over the last 48 hours and it's been confirmed
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Man, 29, charged as police investigate ‘rape’ of 17-year-old girl
A Preston man has been charged, as police investigate reports of a rape in Burnley. Officers were called at around 3.45pm on January 29, to a report a 17-year-old girl had been approached by a man on Colne Road and led to Bank Parade and Church
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Murder investigation launched after man in his 30s dies from gunshot wounds
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a shooting. Officers were called around 7.35pm yesterday (February 8) to reports of a shooting in Peel Road, Skelmersdale. Emergency services attended where they found a
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Emergency services swarm to industrial unit after suspected chemical leak
There was a large emergency services presence at an industrial estate in Clitheroe this morning (February 9) following a suspected chemical leak. Pictures and videos sent to the Lancashire Telegraph showed the emergency response outside a unit
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'From an old mill to an icon on a hill' - Praise for £32million Northlight project
The completion of the £32million ‘Northlight’ regeneration of a landmark building has been hailed a success by council bosses - going from an old mill to 'an icon on a hill'. Work on the grade ll listed Brierfield Mill began in 2016, after Pendle
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Council overspend forecast cut by almost half in six months
Blackburn with Darwen Council has almost halved it forecast budget overspend in six months. Finance boss Cllr Vicky McGurk told the meeting of its ruling executive board on Thursday night that it now stood at £932,000. She said that at the
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Convicted sex offender boasted about raping and abusing a child online
A convicted sex offender boasted online about raping and abusing a child. In October 2019, Brian David Smith was engaged in an online chat with a man – who was actually an investigating officer from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit
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Youth centre's £3.3m transformation moves a step closer
The £3.3 million redevelopment of Darwen Youth Centre is set to make major progress on Thursday. Proposals to double the Knott Street building in size and upgrade its facilities will be debated by councillors. Blackburn with Darwen Council
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Nineteen named and charged following series of drugs raids across Lancashire
Nineteen people have been named and charged following a series of drugs raids across Lancashire. As part of Operation Warrior, police raided properties in Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Fleetwood and Greater Manchester over the last seven days, and
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Gemma Atkinson shows off stunning gym-honed figure ahead of Pancake Day
Actress and radio personality Gemma Atkinson has taken part in a glamourous photoshoot in the run-up to Pancake Day. Gemma opened up about how difficult it can be as a mum-of-two getting everyone ready for breakfast, during the advert for Lyle’
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Council bosses defend historic pub demolition U-turn
Council bosses have expressed their disappointment at having to demolish a historic Blackburn pub building, as they defended their U-turn over its future. The Fleece Inn in Penny Street is to be knocked down following fire damage in an arson attack
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Plea to 'avoid speculation' following discovery of 'human' remains in Darwen
A councillor is pleading with the public to avoid speculating after suspected human remains were found at an industrial estate in Darwen. Councillor Matt Jackson (Labour, Darwen South) said the remains clearly "belong to a person", and there is
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John Eustace's man management and what Blackburn Rovers can expect
Blackburn Rovers are set to appoint John Eustace as their new boss in a whirlwind 24 hours at Ewood Park. At the time of writing, Jon Dahl Tomasson's impending exit has not been formally confirmed but that is just a matter of time. The Danish head
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Large emergency service presence as reports of suspected chemical leak in Clitheroe
3:51pm We are still awaiting further information from Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service. We will
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Sam Allardyce weighs in on Venky's and impending Blackburn Rovers vacancy
Former Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has not ruled out a return to the club one day with Jon Dahl Tomasson set to leave the club. John Eustace will be the next Rovers boss, taking the reigns from Tomasson. Neither Tomasson's exit nor Eustace's
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Mum facing huge legal fees and financial ruin after 'no win no fee' law firm collapse
A mother-of-of-two fears she will be left homeless after signing up to a controversial 'no win no fee' legal firm which has collapsed owing £48million. Around 1,500 residents were offered free legal representation by SSB Law, which said it would
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Secondary school closed today as children left without heating
A school in Longridge is closed today (February 9) and we have the details. St Cecilia’s Roman Catholic High School, in Chapel Hill, is closed as the school has no heating. Children will be provided work via Edulink. A spokesperson for
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John Eustace set to be named new Blackburn Rovers manager
John Eustace will become Blackburn Rovers' new manager, replacing Jon Dahl Tomasson. The former Birmingham City boss is set to return to work after leaving St Andrew's in October. He could be in charge at Ewood Park on Saturday for the visit of
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Man taken to hospital with gun shot wounds following Thursday night shooting
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot. Police were called to Peel Road in Skelmersdale on Thursday evening after receiving reports of shots being fired. Emergency services attended and one man was found with serious gunshot wounds
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Banned drink driver had vodka bottles in footwell when stopped by police
A disqualified driver was caught behind the wheel by police while nearly three times the drink drive limit. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard when police stopped the car, driven by Hasan Khan, there were empty vodka bottles in the passenger well
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Nursery and forest school praised for its 'excellent role model staff'
A nursery where children learn the importance of personal hygiene thanks to ‘excellent role models’ has retained its good Ofsted rating. Les Enfants Nursery and Forest School, in Avondale Road, Darwen, was visited by inspectors in January, who
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'A real achievement': Blackburn beauty salon celebrates 30 years in industry
A beauty salon owner from Blackburn is celebrating 30 years in the business. Carole Harrison, who owns Libra Beauty Salon in Kings Road, opened the business as a tanning bed salon in 1992. Libra then progressed into a beauty and nail salon
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East Lancs schools will be given grants to help remove collapse-risk concrete
Two schools in East Lancashire with collapse-risk concrete will be handed grants to help them remove the dangerous substance, under the government’s rebuilding programme. St James Church of England primary in Haslingden, and Knuzden’s St Oswald
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Turkish film star to launch new fragrance at dinner in East Lancashire
Turkish model and actor Burak Ozcivit will be heading to Blackburn later this month to launch his designer fragrance. Ozcivit will be welcomed to the MyLahore Glass Marquee at Stanley House Hotel in Mellor on Saturday, February 24. A day later
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'Every horse deserves to thrive': local sanctuary's appeal for donations
A local animal sanctuary is appealing for volunteers and trustees to help them 'relieve the suffering' of abandoned and neglected horses, ponies, donkeys and foals. Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary in Oswaldtwistle began 60 years ago with a donkey
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Hyndburn political row over extra £123k in Whitehall council cash
Hyndburn council's deputy leader and the borough's Conservative MP have welcomed an extra £123,000 in Whitehall grant announced in the final local government finance settlement. Conservative politicians Cllr Steven Smithson, and Sara Britcliffe
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Brightest talents in jazz heading to Ribble Valley Festival in May
LANCASHIRE lass Emma Johnson, one of the rising stars of British jazz, is coming home to launch the 2024 Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Festival at St Mary’s Centre, Clitheroe, on May 3. And a splendid line-up of music awaits visitors to the Ribble
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Shadsworth children's play improvements set for planning approval
A key stage of the £20 million makeover of Blackburn's 1950's Shadsworth Estate - the upgrade of its park and play areas - is set for the go-ahead next week. Councillors have been recommended to approve the scheme to reinstate its children's play
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Lancashire police dealt with 5,025 harassment cases last year
Lancashire Constabulary received fewer reports of harassment last year, new figures show, despite a record number being logged across England and Wales. Home Office figures show Lancashire Constabulary dealt with 5,025 harassment cases in the year
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Darwen musician who went to school that launched Adele’s career to release song
A Darwen musician, who was taught at the same school as Adele and Amy Winehouse, has written a song which is set for release today (February 9). Leah Haworth, 23, has written To The Moon and Back which she describes as an “acoustic ballad”.
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Blackburn rapist jailed for sexually abusing young girl died from rectal cancer
A rapist who was jailed for 17 years for sexually abusing a young girl has died from rectal cancer. Robert Cain, of Holmbrook Close, Blackburn, was found guilty of 17 attacks on the youngster dating back to when she was under the age of 13 and
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Bakery owners to hang up aprons after announcing closure
A bakery in Brierfield is preparing to close its doors, citing rising energy bills as a primary reason. The family-run Brierfield Bakery, which specialised in pies, sandwiches, breads and cakes, , released a statement saying that it “can’t keep
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Fascinating history of Lancashire footwear celebrated at event
A Whalley based company is celebrating the history of footwear manufacturing in Rossendale. LANX is hosting the event on Thursday, February 15, with historian Peter Dunn. Founded in 2016, LANX is a Lancashire footwear brand which produces its
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East Lancs athletes scoop medals in first Special Olympics Winter Games
Athletes from East Lancashire have won a clutch of medals at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy. The week-long competition, spanning from January 27 to February 3, featured both alpine skiing and
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Market’s huge £8.3m redevelopment plans given go-ahead
Plans to redevelop Bacup Market and Union Street has been given the green light by Rossendale Borough Council. The new market, which will be called Temple Court, will include the construction of a state-of-the-art two-storey Market Hall offering
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Revival of Blackburn's historic Exchange set for big step forward
The multi-million pound regeneration of one of Blackburn’s most iconic town centre buildings is set to take a major step forward next week. Councillors have been recommended to approve the planning application for the redevelopment of The Exchange
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Signs went up in Corporation Park after lake froze over
With all the weather warnings recently we thought it fitting to show this photo which carried a weather warning, 90s-style. The warning sign was put up on the side of the lake at Blackburn’s Corporation Park in January 1994 after reports that
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High school praised for SEN work but told to improve pupil attendance
A high school which converted to an academy in 2022 has been praised for its special educational needs work but has been told to bolster its efforts to improve pupil attendance. St Augustine’s Roman Catholic High School in Billington converted
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Rossendale man told 12-year-old decoy he would 'look fit in his school uniform'
A man from Rossendale told who he thought was a 12-year-old boy that he would "look fit in his school uniform". Stefan Warburton, 31, of Knowl Meadow, Helmshore, appeared at Burnley Crown Court after police attended his home address two years ago