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Coleman's verdict on Colchester draw and Hills red card
John Coleman praised Stanley's spirit after they battled with 10 men to claim a point at Colchester. The hosts had led from the 40th minute thanks to Noah Chilvers’ fine 25-yard low strike after Riley Harbottle had initially brought the ball forward
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String of warnings handed out after police called to 'off road biking' reports
A string of warnings has been given out after police were called out to deal with off road biking towards a Moorland area. Officers from Lancashire Police’s Rural Task Force were called out to the Sidings in Bacup earlier on Saturday February 17
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Clarets brushed aside by title contenders Arsenal at Turf Moor
Vincent Kompany watched from the stands as his Burnley side were beaten 5-0 by Arsenal at Turf Moor. The Clarets chief was banned from the dugout following his booking at Liverpool last weekend, with Craig Bellamy leading from the touchline.
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John Eustace delivers Blackburn Rovers verdict as mentality praised
John Eustace praised Blackburn Rovers' spirit and mentality after weathering heavy pressure from Preston North End. Rovers led two-nil after half an hour but conceded twice in four minutes to end up drawing the game 2-2. The hosts had periods of
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Huge fire destroys upholstery industrial unit in Blackburn
A huge fire which started in the early hours has destroyed at least one industrial unit belonging to an upholstery firm in Blackburn. The blaze broke out at around 1.30am on Saturday (February 17), with eight fire engines plus a number of specialist
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings: Gallagher fantastic but midfield off pace
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 7 Didn't have a lot to do other than pick the ball out of his net twice. Pulled off an important save at the end
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Blackburn Rovers' Achilles heel spurs Preston North End fightback in derby draw
John Eustace's wait for a first victory over Blackburn Rovers continues after they surrendered a two-goal lead and drew 2-2 with Preston North End. After a disappointing display at St Andrew's in midweek, Rovers were far brighter from the off and
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Fry learning to live with highs and lows of MMA
COREY Fry is looking to return to action in May after experiencing the highs and lows of life as an MMA fighter. The 28-year-old from Blackburn learnt the two sides of the sport in his first two fights for Oktagon MMA - one of Europe’s biggest
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Suspicious activity as police advise people to clear their yards of scrap metal
Residents in Blackburn are being advised to get rid and dispose of any scrap metal or unwanted items they may have lying in their yards and gardens after reports of some suspicious activity. Police say they have received information about several
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Jordan North addresses Radio 1 exit drama amid Jamie Laing controversy
Radio 1 revealed on Friday that they would be waving goodbye to I’m A Celebrity runner-up Jordan North after a decade. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Radio 1 said in a statement: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North. Jordan
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Preston North End 2-2 Blackburn Rovers RECAP: Points shared in entertaining draw
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More than eight fire engines sent to tackle blaze in Hollins Bank, Blackburn
3:53pm Thank you for following our live blog today, it's been quite a worrying day for all the businesses and residents
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CCTV shows drug dealing couple bagging spice in front of young son
Police have released CCTV evidence showing a Blackburn couple bagging spice and dealing drugs from their kitchen and living room in the presence of their young son. Zaara and Rafiq Jamadar ran their illegal drugs empire from their home Higher Audley
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Fraudsters posing as police attempt to scam two people in Blackburn out of money
Fraudsters posing as police officers have attempted to scam people in Blackburn out of money. Police say that in the past week alone, they have received two reports of attempted courier fraud in the town in which both victims received a phone
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Burnley FC fans among worst for football arrests in country
Burnley FC has been revealed as one of the worst clubs for football-related arrests in England, according to new research. The Clarets have been ranked highly in a new table of arrests per football team, with some high profile incidents occurring
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Four apartments set to be built on site of former garage
Four apartments are set to be built on the site of a disused garage after plans were approved by the council. Mr and Mrs S Turner applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council to demolish the former site of The Tyremen in Clitheroe and build four one-bedroom
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More than a dozen homicides recorded in Lancashire between 2022 and 2023
More than a dozen people were killed by homicide in Lancashire between March 2022 and March 2023, new figures show. Office for National Statistics figures show Lancashire Constabulary recorded 16 people dying because of a homicide incident in the
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'Cuckooed' man was paid £30 a week by dealer to store drugs at his home
A Nelson man was paid £30 a week to store drugs at his house for a dealer. When police searched Joseph Bradshaw’s home on December 9, 2021, they found drugs with a street value of up to £1,220, and with the defendant’s fingerprints found on the
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Pendleside Hospice's longest-serving staff member retires after 26 years
The longest-serving team member from a hospice in Burnley is retiring after working 26 years on the inpatient unit. Jane Huppach, staff nurse on the unit at Pendleside Hospice, started working there before the first-ever inpatient arrived.
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5 golf clubs you can visit in Preston - and Google Reviews from their visitors
Preston has plenty to offer when it comes to activities and things to do, including for those who enjoy playing golf. Whether you’re new to the sport or you’re an expert, you might be wondering where you can play golf at clubs in Preston. To
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Here's what's in store at Colne’s Easter ‘extravaganza’
A variety of fun events for all the family will be on offer in Colne this Easter. 'Easter in Colne' will take place on Saturday, March 30, in the town centre. The event will feature a huge Easter market consisting of more than 45 stall holders
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Redeveloped youth centre will be 'statement piece of architecture'
The redeveloped Darwen Youth Centre will be "an excellent statement piece of architecture on the edge of town", councillors have been told. Blackburn with Darwen planning manager Gavin Prescott made the comment as councillors approved a £3.3 million
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£995K 17th century property was once owned by historic entrepreneurs
A home in Barrowford, which dates back to the 17th century, was once home to a family of manufacturers and inventers. Crowtrees Farm, on Barleydale Road, is listed for sale for £995,000 and looks like the ideal place for history buffs. According
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Law firm seeks 'reduction in costs' over cavity wall bills scandal
A law firm is urging anyone being chased for legal bills over failed cavity wall insulation claims to get in touch with them. Hugh James said it is acting for former clients of Sheffield legal firm SSB Law in relation to a number of professional
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Genital warts capitals of England revealed – where does Blackburn rank?
New research has revealed the areas of England which have the most and least genital warts diagnoses – and it’s good news if you live in Blackburn with Darwen. According to the NHS data, researched by online pharmacy NowPatient, Blackburn with
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2 Lancashire spots named among the wettest coastal towns in the UK
Two Lancashire spots have been ranked amongst the wettest coastal towns in the UK according to rainfall data. Morecambe featured in the top 20, ranking in 12th place, while Blackpool ranked in 20th place following analysis of Met Office figures
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team including debutant against Preston North End
Here's The Lancashire Telegraph's best guess on how Rovers might line-up against Preston North End in the Championship Goalkeeper Aynsley Pears will continue in goal for Blackburn Rovers. He has been in solid form since returning between the
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Bursts and floods turned Blackburn Shopping Centre into 'Waves'
Visitors to Blackburn’s main precinct in the 1980s occasionally had to prepare for mopping rather than shopping after a few leaks and bursts. These photos from the archive show times when part of the centre were left underwater but traders and
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Corrie star Jodie Prenger admits Gypsy gives me the 'goosies'
For the past 18 months or so, the ‘day job’ has seen her taking to the famous cobbles of Weatherfield as Coronation Street regular, Glenda Shuttleworth But for one night only, Jodie Prenger will be back on stage at Manchester Opera House for a
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'This benefits the whole community': Darwen club raises money for defibrillator
A Darwen conservative club have raised enough money to install a community defibrillator on site. Through various fundraising events, Hollins Grove Conservative Club on Blackburn Road raised enough money for a new defibrillator for the whole community