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John Eustace stresses Blackburn Rovers positives after Millwall draw
John Eustace felt Blackburn Rovers' point against Millwall was a positive one and believes a win is around the corner for his side. The head coach has not won any of his first six matches but Rovers have only suffered defeat twice in that time.
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Arrest made after 'train driver punched' and man 'stood on tracks'
A man has been arrested as police investigate reports of an assault in Lytham St Annes. Police were called to Moss Side Station, following reports of a disturbance on a train. A passenger reportedly “punched the train driver multiple times”
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‘Numerous’ drivers awaiting fines after being caught on ‘speeding hotspot’
“Numerous” motorists are set to receive speeding fines in the post after being caught by police, in Preston. A speed checkpoint was set up on The Cawsey, where residents have complained about the speed some cars travel on the road. Numerous
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings: Sam Szmodics comes up trumps again
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Leopold Wahlstedt - 5 Didn't have a lot to do but perhaps will feel he could've done better for the goal. Hit powerfully by Obafemi
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Blackburn Rovers rescue a point in nervous relegation six-pointer
John Eustace's wait for a first win as Blackburn Rovers boss continued after Sam Szmodics rescued a point in a 1-1 draw against Millwall. Having dominated the match in terms of possession and balance of play, disaster struck when substitute Michael
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Meta apologises for Facebook and Instagram issue and confirms it is resolved
Social media users have experienced issues with the likes of Facebook and Instagram today (March 5) as Meta services were struggling to load and some were locked out of their accounts. However, now the company has confirmed that its platforms are
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Why has Facebook locked me out? Meta director address issues with post on X
Hundreds of thousands of people have been experiencing issues with Facebook today (Tuesday, March 5) with many sharing they had been locked out of the site. It comes as many users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are
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Facebook Messenger users report outage on social media app: What to know
Facebook Messenger users have reported that the social media site is currently down and not working. More than 9,000 people took to the outage site DownDetector to share they are having issues with the app. Around 64% of the complaints were
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Fly-tipping cleaning company worker jailed for park gates dump
A cleaning company worker has been jailed for nine months after being identified as the culprit responsible for fly-tipping waste at the entrance of a municipal park. Michael Antony Marsden was employed by a contractor working for Blackburn with
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Swimming pool future consultation deadline nears
Users of a half-century-old East Lancashire swimming venue have until Friday to make their views known on its fate. Ribble Valley Council launched a public consultation on the the future of Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe and swimming provision in
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Playground upgrade back on agenda for August after Labour quiz
A local authority parks boss has promised the refurbishment of a dilapidated playground in a township will be complete this summer. Hyndburn Council's environment portfolio holder Cllr Steven Smithson has pledged the renovated children's play area
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Facebook and Instagram users report outage on social media app- What to know
Facebook users have reported that the social media site is currently down and not working. It comes as more than 17,000 users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are having issues with Facebook owned by Meta. On the
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Drug dealer tried to smuggle £1m worth of cocaine into the UK from Costa Rica
A Lancashire drug dealer tried to smuggle almost £1 million worth of cocaine into the UK from Costa Rica inside a parcel marked as a 'rustic table'. Today (Tuesday, March 5), at Preston Crown Court, Scott Brown, 31, of Bancroft Avenue, Thornton
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Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Millwall RECAP: Szmodics earns a share of the points
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Arrest made after ‘ammonia’ thrown in woman’s face
A Fleetwood man has been arrested after reports a woman had a substance, believed to be ammonia, thrown in her face. Police were called to an address on Whinfield Avenue, Fleetwood, on Sunday (March 3). A woman in her 30s was taken to hospital
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Police investigating after teen ‘pushed against wall and sexually assaulted’
Police are investigating after reports that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Chorley. A teenager got off a train at the railway station and walked along Lyons Lane South and George Street before turning left on to Cunliffe Street and then
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Issa brothers' EG Group profits down but debt repayments up
The EG Group, owned by Blackburn's billionaire Issa brothers, saw its year-on-year profits before fall by seven per cent to £867.6 million. The figure is released in the international petrol forecourt empire's latest set of results. The fall
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School closed and pupils ‘forced to evacuate’ after reports of nearby gas leak
A school in Chorley had to be evacuated on Monday (March 4) due to reports of a nearby gas leak. Duke Street Primary School was without heating today (March 5) and the whole school remained closed. According to the Lancashire Council website
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Road ‘will be closed for some time’ after crash involving two cars
*UPDATE: The road has now reopened* A road in the Ribble Valley is closed while police deal with a crash. The A682, between Long Preston and Gisburn, is closed. Police expect the road to be shut “for some time” and will issue an update once
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Ex-parish chairman rejects improper conduct allegations over Jubilee trees planting
A former Mellor Parish Council chairman has rejected accusations made at a Ribble Valley Council planning meeting about events surrounding a village tree-planting initiative. The plan, to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee and Green Canopy
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Drivers warned as ‘short cut’ closed in both directions
Drivers are being urged to find alternative routes following a road closure in Blackburn. A section of Beech Street, just off Whalley Old Road is closed due to work being conducted by Electricity North West. Work is set to continue until March
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BBC EastEnders teenager to be at centre of anabolic steroids misuse storyline
EastEnders schoolboy Denzel Danes played by Jaden Ladega is set to be at the centre of a new storyline later this year, as the soap will explore dependency on anabolic steroids. The BBC series will begin to show the teenager struggling with his
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BBC 80s detective show set for comeback with Happy Valley and Doctor Who stars
Detective drama show Bergerac, which aired on the BBC back in the 80s, could be set for a return to UK television screens. The BBC series, which was set in Jersey, starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac and ran for 10 years from
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This is how you can watch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film in the UK
Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has confirmed that the long-awaited Eras Tour film will finally be released on a streaming service. The Eras Tour film was originally released for a limited run in cinemas across the UK in October 2023 allowing
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Blackburn's larger than life Barbara Castle statue to move
THE statue of former Blackburn MP and Labour cabinet minister Barbara Castle is to be moved temporarily into the town centre's Cathedral Square. It is expected that the bronze artwork will remain there for three years while work on the £25million
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Roads reopen in Burnley following suspected gas leak
Roads have reopened in Burnley following a suspected gas leak at a building in Calder Street. Police, the fire service and engineers from Cadent were called to Calder Street at around 3.30pm yesterday (March 5). Officers closed the roads and
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Plans for 500-capacity 'monstrous' wedding venue thrown out by council
Plans for a 500-capacity wedding venue which was described as a “monstrous carbuncle” by objectors have been rejected by the council. Hundreds of objections were lodged by disgruntled residents, after a planning application to build a large-scale
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'I'd like a better variety of shops' - Spotlight on town as part of regeneration
It is a time of change in Haslingden and, for many, things are looking up. The Rossendale town’s market is in the process of a £500,000 revamp. Other regeneration schemes are linked to enhancing its historic shop fronts, streets and traffic.
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Blackburn power cut leaves 87 homes without electricity
Around 87 homes have been hit by a power cut this morning. Electricity North West say that 87 homes in the Shear Brow and Corporation Park Ward of Blackburn, close to Pleckgate High School and Ramsgreave Drive currently have no electricity this
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Stunning pictures show 'best ever' northern lights over East Lancashire
The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, was visible in skies over East Lancashire at the weekend. Photographers ventured out on Sunday night (March 3) to capture images of the phenomenon and some of the pictures are incredible.
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Council rejects MP’s gagging order claims and hopes ‘record will be corrected’
Rossendale Council has rejected suggestions by MP Jake Berry about ‘gagging orders’ on borough councillors over a ‘£12million fraud’. And the council hopes Mr Berry will ‘correct the record in Parliament’. Last week, the Conservative Rossendale
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Warning as two Ford Fiestas stolen from town centre car parks in broad daylight
Police are warning people to be "extra vigilant" after two Ford Fiestas were stolen from town centre care parks in broad daylight. Officers in Burnley say that two Ford Fiestas, thought to be 2017 models or similar, were stolen from car parks in
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Driver with whopping 15 points on licence caught speeding on motorway
A driver with an eye watering 15 points on his licence was caught speeding and driving without insurance. Police stopped the BMW X5, pictured, after clocking it speeding on one of Lancashire's busy motorways on Monday (March 4). Upon speaking
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Man stole from shops in Blackburn, Clitheroe and Longridge
A man who stole from Tesco in Clitheroe, before going on to steal from shops in Blackburn and Longridge has been given a suspended sentence. Mark Brown appeared at the magistrates court on Monday charged with aggravated vehicle taking, possession
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East Lancashire man to stand trial after denying assault charges
A man is to face trial after pleading not guilty to assault offences. Corey Woodhouse, 28, appeared at Burnley Crown Court charged on eight counts. Woodhouse pleaded not guilty to four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, one count
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Week long celebration for heroes of police staff working behind the front line
Police in Lancashire are celebrating the heroes of the force in a week-long initiative which honours the significant contribution made by police staff. From vehicle maintenance unit staff to control room operators, to crime scene investigators
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Robbery suspect on the run for weeks on police most wanted list
Three new names and faces are on this week's most wanted list, as well as a robbery suspect who's been on the run for weeks. Police in East Lancashire are searching for three men in connection with theft, burglary and assault offences, and one
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Mother and daughter complete 75-mile hike to help save Girlguiding venue
A mother and daughter have completed a 75-mile walk to raise money for the trust aiming to purchase Waddow Hall. The hall, near Clitheroe, once an activity centre for the Lancashire Girl Guides, has been earmarked by the national Girlguiding association
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Man told boy 'I don't mess around' as he punched him in the face in back of car
A man punched a 14-year-old boy in the face after he and a friend threw conkers at his car. Razwan Faiz, 41, got the boy into the back of his Mercedes-Benz car and drove a short distance before reaching through the seats and punching the child,
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Inspirational golf club captain donates £12,300 to cancer charity
A golf club captain who has battled prostrate cancer has donated £12,300 to a cancer charity on behalf of his club. John Powell was last year’s captain of Whittle-le-Woods’ Shaw Hill Golf Club and helped to raise the staggering amount following
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Plans for detached three-bedroom home in East Lancs gated community
Plans have been submitted for a three-bedroom detached house inside a gated community in East Lancashire. The site is in Eden Gardens in Brockhall Village, an exclusive community between Old Langho and Whalley. READ MORE: Approval for four-bed
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Crackdown on anti-social rat run drivers promised by new top cop
Lancashire's new top cop Sacha Hatchett has promised councillors to boost neighbourhood policing starting with a new crackdown on anti-social drivers abusing back roads and 'rat runs'. At a meeting of the The Lancashire Police and Crime Panel -
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Arts hub gets new home at historic textile museum after fire
An East Lancashire cultural hub driven out of its home by a huge fire has found a new one. Blackburn's Bureau Centre for the Arts was one of the casualties of the devastating blaze at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in 2019. Since then
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'If I can be fooled so can anyone': Customer warns over online scam
A man who was duped by fraudsters has warned people over an online scam which could cost them lose them thousands of pounds. The victim from Burnley who did not wish to be named said he had always considered himself quite "savvy" when it came to
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with one change for massive Millwall clash
Here's The Lancashire Telegraph's best guess on how Rovers might line-up against Millwall in the Championship. Goalkeeper Aynsley Pears will be in goal for Rovers once again at Ewood Park. Defence Despite shipping a couple of goals
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New era for travel in Lancashire as £162 million bypass opens
A new era for travel in a busy area of Lancashire has been ushered in with the completion of a major £162 million upgrade. The new A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass in Poulton-le-Fylde, built around the village of Little Singleton, is now fully
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Brierfield man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a child under 16
A Brierfield man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child under 16. Israr Chughtai, 37, of Clegg Street, Brierfield, Nelson, pleaded guilty to a sexual act with a child that occurred on Sunday, November 11 2023. Burnley Crown Court
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Family ‘overwhelmed’ after local store replaces toys and furniture
A Rawtenstall family who were left devastated when their shed collapsed have been presented with £150 worth of toys and garden furniture. Tesco Community Champion Emma Bailey arranged the donation to help Vicki and Mark Simmons. The family
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Burnley College powerlifter becomes finalist at national strongman competition
A 16-year-old Burnley College student secured a place in the national finals of a leading strongman competition. Billy Duerden was the youngest competitor at The Kaos Teen Strongman competition in the Under 19s Boys league. The competition
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Two men from Blackburn to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Alzheimer's Society
Two men from Blackburn are climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of raising money for the Alzheimer's Society later this year. On Thursday, October 3, Lee Cunningham and Dermot Gallagher are set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise
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'It's a fantastic achievement': National attendance award for Blackburn school
A school in Blackburn has been given an award for being in the top 10 per cent of schools in the country for having the best attendance. St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Primary School, on Oakenhurst Road, has been awarded for being
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Man and woman plead not guilty to indecently assaulting a child
A man and a woman have pleaded not guilty to indecently assaulting a child under 14 years old in Clitheroe. Ian Coles, 65, who now lives in the Netherlands, and Linda Davidson, 64, who now lives in France, both pleaded not guilty to indecently
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Residents urged to submit 'sounds of their town' for archive
People can now listen to the "sounds of Nelson" with recordings from the town added to an online open database. 'Nelson Overheard', is a project led by two artists, who are working with local people to record the everyday sounds in the places
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Hospitals trust 'sorry' after 'unfortunate' artwork incident in baby ward
A hospitals trust has apologised after some “unfortunate” furniture placement led to a crude image being displayed on the walls of one of its hospitals. X user @meni_san posted the picture on Thursday, February 29, which showed a design on the
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Borough contraception and stop smoking services deal extended
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to continue its existing arrangements to supply emergency contraception and smoking cessation services through GP surgeries and pharmacies across the borough. The authority's public heath boss Cllr Damian Talbot
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High hopes for Lancashire prize hounds heading to Crufts
Two prize hounds from Lancashire will compete at the world’s leading dog show, Crufts. The Holcombe Harriers, a trail hunting pack has high hopes for two of its hounds - Anglezarke and President, who are taking part in the competition on Sunday
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Bakery workers’ strike led to massive queues for daily bread across East Lancs
A massive queue is pictured snaking its way along St James Street, Burnley, in September 1977. Scenes like this were repeated all over East Lancashire after bakery workers went on strike across the country. This had prompted panic buying
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Did empty Breightmet flats hide a secret Roman burial ground?
Empty flats on Newlands Avenue in Breightmet were waiting for the demolition crews to arrive in 1991. Many of the windows had been broken and doors ripped off their hinges. But the area was making headlines not for the eyesore flats but because