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Interim boss John Doolan's verdict on Bradford defeat
Interim boss John Doolan admitted it has been a "difficult week" for the Stanley squad following their 3-0 defeat against Bradford. Doolan was in charge at the Wham Stadium following the sacking of long-serving duo John Coleman and Jimmy Bell.
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John Eustace's verdict on Blackburn Rovers red card and Plymouth Argyle draw
John Eustace was pleased with the way Blackburn Rovers limited Plymouth Argyle to few clear-cut chances after being reduced to ten men. The visitors spurned multiple opportunities to equalise in the first half after Sam Szmodics had scored an excellent
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings: Wahlstedt impresses but McFadzean sent off
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Leopold Wahlstedt - 8 Pulled off a number of good saves and was quick off his line to keep Rovers ahead. Best performance for
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Ten-man Blackburn Rovers hang on for a point against Plymouth Argyle
Ten-man Blackburn Rovers hung on for a point against Plymouth Argyle as John Eustace's wait for a win stretched to seven matches. In what felt like a must-win match ahead of kick-off, Rovers made the perfect start as Sam Szmodics found the corner
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Police release new image of missing man last seen riding bike
Police have released a further image of a man who has been missing since Monday (March 4). Richard Parker, 62, was last seen in The Brooklands area of Wrea Green at around 2.20pm on the above date. He is described as 6ft1, slim, with short
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Man ordered to sign sex offenders register after exposing himself to teenager
A man has been ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for five years after exposing himself to a teenage girl in Chorley. Shaun Smith, 53, of Gray Close, Wigan, admitted a charge of exposure when he appeared before magistrates last month.
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Police seeking potential witness in white car following fatal crash
Police are appealing for a potential witness to come forward following a fatal crash last week. Michael Downing, 33, from Fleetwood, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa in Blackpool Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, when it crashed into a parked Range Rover Evoque
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‘Phenomenal’ James Anderson backed to keep chasing records after 700th wicket
James Anderson has been backed to keep chasing records after he claimed his 700th Test wicket during England’s series-ending loss to India at Dharamsala. Burnley-born Anderson reached the milestone when he had Kuldeep Yadav caught behind by Ben
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Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Plymouth Argyle: Rovers hang on with ten men
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Police seeking this man after power tool theft - do you recognise him?
A man is being sought by police after high-value power tools were stolen from a van in Rawtenstall. Officers are also appealing for information on any power tools being sold in the Rossendale Valley area that are suspected to not be legitimate.
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Blackburn woman wanted on recall to prison for breaching licence conditions
A Blackburn woman is wanted on recall to prison for breaching her licence conditions. Chantelle Kinnish, who is also known as Chantal June, is described as white, 5ft5, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. Police are appealing for information
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Police concerned for welfare of teenager missing from home
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing teenager, saying they are concerned for her welfare. Eleanor Sumner, 17, is missing from Preston and was last seen at 8pm on Friday, March 8. She has links to Preston, New Longton,
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‘It was fascinating:’ Immersive walks delve into the history of town
Residents and visitors got the chance to learn about the unknown stories of Nelson in a series of immersive walks through the town. Audiences listened through headphones to the stories of local people as projections lit up the walls and streets
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Nelson man found guilty of sexual communication with a child breached sentence
A man from Nelson has been re-sentenced after he failed to comply with his sexual prevention order on numerous occasions. Reece Ashurst, 27, of Forest Street, Nelson, pleaded guilty to sexual communication with a child in May 2023. Burnley
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Blackburn petrol station to get new shop and electric chargers
A petrol station on a main road into Blackburn is to get a new shop, electric vehicle charging points and jet wash bays. The Motor Fuel Group has been given planning permission for the remodelling of its Furthergate Service Station. Blackburn
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Dozens sleeping rough in East Lancs as government announce £700k cash injection
Dozens of people are sleeping rough across East Lancashire, and hundreds, including children, living in temporary accommodation. The figures have been revealed as the government announced £220 million in cash to help fund thousands of beds and
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12 death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published 12 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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Togetherness is key for Rovers squad, insists John Eustace
John Eustace insists the Rovers squad are “together and committed” and hopes it will stand them in good stead for the run-in. Eustace’s side are 10 points away from their initial target of 50 with 10 games still to play before the end of the season
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Ore Oduba living up to his name as Happy Man in Pretty Woman the Musical
It is perhaps fitting that Ore Oduba is playing a character called Happy Man as Pretty Woman the Musical delights theatregoers in Manchester. For as he himself admits, he’s never had a role that he’s been more suited to. Ore’s journey from
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Town's free Easter event will be 'bigger and better' than last year
A town council says their returning Easter event will be “bigger and better” than their successful 2023 day. Easter in Colne, run by Colne Town Council, is a free event which will take place on Saturday, March 30, jam-packed with family-friendly
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Decision on vital cash for giant housing development is imminent
A decision on the £29.6 million bid for the government cash needed to pave the way for one of East Lancashire’s biggest-ever housing developments to go ahead is expected by the end of the month. Hyndburn's Full Council has been updated on the progress
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'We want our green space': Residents meet with Issa Foundation over cemetery plans
Residents called for their ‘green belt to be saved’ as they were invited to see first-hand some of the plans for a new cemetery between Blackburn and Oswaldtwistle. More than 50 people turned out at an ‘open platform for residents’ event to look
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Hyndburn man creates 'Home Support Booklets' to help dementia patients
A man from Hyndburn has created 'Home Support Booklets' which are being distributed to local GP practices to help people and their families experiencing dementia. Neil Floyd is a caregiver who has been caring for his mother, Jacqueline Floyd, who
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Nursery where children are 'confident' retains good Ofsted rating
An East Lancashire pre-school where children are confident to leave their parents at the door and where parents feel well informed about their child’s progress has retained its good Ofsted rating. Chatburn Pre-School and Out of School Club, based
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Council's £12.5m drive to tackle traffic signals and potholes
Blackburn with Darwen Council has approved its £12.5 million budget for major projects on its roads, with potholes and traffic signal maintenance identified as high priorities. The borough's funding pot is made up of a £5,163,900 government grant
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Comic known for Mock The Week appearances to perform in Blackburn
A comedian, known for his appearances on Mock The Week and Live at the Apollo, is set to perform in Blackburn this year. Milton Jones is bringing his new tour Ha!Milton, which is a pun of an American musical of a similar name, to King George’s
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'Run down' Georgian house transformed into £1.4m dream home
A house in Clitheroe, that was in “poor condition” when it was purchased, has been transformed into a £1.4million dream home. Primrose House is being marketed by Jackson-Stops estate agents is described as a “wonderfully secluded property” which
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Details of takeaway’s annual Ramadan get together announced
Staff at a Barnoldswick takeaway are inviting people from across the community to their annual Iftar event. Usmaniyah takeaway will be holding the free Iftar event on Monday March 18 in Barnoldswick’s Town Square from 6pm. Iftar is the time
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19-year-old led police on car chase after having no licence or insurance
A 19-year-old led police on a car chase in Blackburn after he 'panicked' as he had no licence or insurance to be able to drive. Douglas Sharp, 19, of Hall Lane, Bolton, was parked outside Nabzy's takeaway in a black Hyundai in New Chapel Street