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John Doolan's verdict after Stanley beaten by Morecambe
John Doolan admits his Stanley side need to cut out errors following their 2-1 defeat against Morecambe at the Wham Stadium. Nelson Khumbeni fired home the opener before a Charlie Brown free-kick was seemingly turned home by Chris Stokes from close
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John Eustace's 'disappointed' verdict on Blackburn Rovers disallowed goals
John Eustace felt Blackburn Rovers' disallowed goals against Ipswich Town should have stood. Rovers fell to a 1-0 defeat at Ewood Park with Connor Chaplin's early strike proving decisive. That leaves the team still three points above the relegation
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings: Hedges bright but Pears error costly
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 4 No doubt that he should have done better for the decisive goal, with Chaplin's goal squirming past him.
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Blackburn Rovers left aggreived after controversial decision in narrow Ipswich defeat
Blackburn Rovers' wait for a win under John Eustace stretched to nine Championship games after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ipswich Town. Conor Chaplin's early strike proved decisive at Ewood Park as Rovers were unable to convert their second-half chances
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Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Ipswich Town: Early goal proves costly in narrow loss
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Live video of Blackpool's Big One 'breaking down' trending on TikTok
A live video has been trending on TikTok showing Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort's famous Big One "breaking down" mid-ride. Going live on the social media app at around 11am on Good Friday (March 29), Becky and Andy, known as @thethreemouseketeersuk
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Congestion and delays on Lancashire's motorways as people head north for Easter
People thinking of getting away for the Easter bank holiday weekend may want to reconsider what time they set off today, as Lancashire's motorways are already congested. At 11am on Good Friday (March 29) both the AA traffic website and National
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Once-in-a-lifetime bright 'new star' to be visible in UK skies - see when
A 'new star' created by what astronomers are calling a "once-in-a-lifetime" explosion 3,000 lightyears away is set to be visible to the naked eye in UK skies. This once-in-a-lifetime explosion is set to take place in the T Coronae Borealis system
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American adventure for Stanley Women’s U18s
Accrington Stanley Women’s Under-18s are representing the club stateside this week. The Reds youngsters are taking part in the prestigious Dallas Texans International Girls Cup in the USA, kicking their campaign off on Wednesday against Dallas
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Strict rules for man after dog attacked two people at cricket club
A man must muzzle his dog in public after it attacked two people and another dog while dangerously out of control at a cricket club. Daniel Cockburn, of Preston New Road, Blackburn admitted to being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog
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Former director of Blackburn engineering company denies tax fraud
The former director of a Blackburn engineering company is to stand trial after denying multiple counts of tax fraud. Philip Gostling, who was in charge of the former Metallurgical Processing Limited in Stancliffe Street, before it closed in 2018
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Can anyone help provide more information about Northgate demolition?
Here’s a photo we need your help with. The only details we have are that it was taken in February 1980. We are pretty sure that it shows demolition work taking place on Northgate. In the background on the left you can see the new town
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Borough residents reminded to register to vote on May 2
Residents in East Lancashire's largest borough have been reminded that they have until 11.59pm on Tuesday, April 16, to register to vote in May's local elections. There will be three sets of polls in Blackburn with Darwen on Thursday, May 2, along
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Award-winning Lancs fish and chip shops to visit this Good Friday
It’s Good Friday (March 29), meaning some people will be heading to their favourite fish and chip shop this evening. With so many eateries to choose from in Lancashire it can be hard to decide which site to visit for the Easter bank holiday tradition
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Disabled driver disgusted as Easter fair blocks disabled parking bays at park
A disabled man has slammed the council as disabled parking spaces have been blocked off for Witton Park's Easter fair. Usual disabled parking bays will be unavailable to use in the car park at Witton Park, due to Blackburn with Darwen Council using
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Bridge widening plan to free up traffic between Preston and the Ribble Valley
A bridge is set to be widened as part of plans to unclog a highway pinch point between Preston and the Ribble Valley. The Skew Bridge, on Preston Road in Grimsargh, is just wide enough to allow two medium-sized cars to pass across it in either
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Cafe, gallery and exhibition space planned for town's £10m Cultural Hub
A contemporary exhibition space, a new gallery and a café are among the detailed plans for a £10 million Cultural Hub created in Blackpool. A planning application has now been submitted for the ambitious scheme to link Central Library and The Grundy
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Award-winning chippy selling deep-fried Easter treat that has divided customers
A fish and chip shop in Clitheroe is selling a deep-fried Easter treat that has divided customers. Castle Chippy, in Moor Lane, is selling battered Cadbury Creme Eggs over the Easter period. The fish and chip shop says the treats are “like
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'It's very bizarre' - Woman left confused after seeing her doormat stolen
A woman was left bemused after seeing her doormat had been stolen from outside her house in Blackburn. Nasara Desi was confused after noticing her doormat was missing, despite all her neighbours in King Street still having theirs. Still confused
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East Lancashire care home using robot pets to help residents with dementia
An East Lancashire care home is using robot pets to bring companionship and calm to its residents living with dementia. Belvedere Manor Care Home in Colne has been using the pets, which include robot cats and dogs, for around two years now, with
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Lancashire Police received more than 7,000 fraud reports last year
New research has revealed Lancashire Police received more than 7,000 reports of fraud over the past 13 months. The analysis, carried out by QR Code Generator QRFY, looked at data from Action Fraud and the Office for National Statistics to uncover
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Labour bring back former mayor after candidate pulls out of election race
A lawyer who was due to stand for election in Blackburn has withdrawn from the race to become councillor. Ghafar Khan was aiming to win the Audley and Queens Park seat for Labour in May. In a statement released by the local Labour Party, Mr
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More than 50 NHS workers sacked ‘over inability to relocate’ says union
More than 50 long-standing NHS staff have lost their jobs because they can’t make an 80-mile round trip to work, said a trade union. The former Calderstones Hospital in Mitton Road is set to close this weekend, and the GMB union has now say 50
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Rawtenstall man competing to secure a place at the Paralympics in Paris
An East Lancashire table tennis champion has a golden chance to secure a place in the Paris Paralympic Games, he just has to win a tournament in Thailand first. Theo Bishop, 20, from Rawtenstall, is carving out a career for himself in the sport
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Calling all fabulous artists, designers and makers - stallholders wanted for festival
A CALL has gone out for creative souls who can add some entrepreneurial spirit to the next National Festival of Making in Blackburn. Stallholders are being sought for The Makers' Market, which will take place inside Blackburn Cathedral as part
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5 of the best places for eating out in West Lancashire
The best places to eat in the West of Lancashire. MOOR HALL, AUGHTON Chef Mark Birchall has been named best chef in the UK, so it’s no surprise that Moor Hall, a 16th-century gentry house surrounded by five acres of garden, has two Michelin
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Kate Nash announced as headliner for Accrington's Oak Fest 2024
The headliner for Lancashire’s newest music festival Oak Fest, has been announced. The one-day event is back on Saturday, July 27, at Oak Hill Park in Accrington for its second year, with special early bird tickets on sale from only £15. Set
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with new options for John Eustace
Here's The Lancashire Telegraph's best guess on how Rovers might line-up against Ipswich Town in the Championship. Goalkeeper Aynsley Pears will be in goal again for Rovers. He kept a clean sheet last time out at Middlesbrough. Defence
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X8 bus service from Lancashire to the Lake District taking in 'beautiful landscapes'
A bus service that offers a 'convenient and beautiful way to travel through the stunning landscapes of the Lake District' is set to return. The Stagecoach X8 bus service runs between Lancashire and the Lakes, starting from Saturday March 30 to
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Thousands of people in Blackburn claiming benefits due to mental health problems
More than 2,400 people in Blackburn with Darwen were claiming benefits due to mental and behavioural disorders, figures show. The Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is provided to people who are struggling to work due to long-term health conditions
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Domino's opening new branch in Lancs and giving away free pizzas
A new branch of Domino’s is set to open today in Lancashire with free pizzas being given out to celebrate. The takeaway pizza chain is opening the store in Hesketh Bank and will be the first Domino’s branch in the area. The store will be giving
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Museum on the hunt for people born on this day
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is asking local residents to help them celebrate their 150th birthday. The museum are on the search for people in the borough that share their birthday - 11th June. The team are producing a short film to celebrating
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Extension and new porch on the menu for moorland village restaurant
A moorland village restaurant and bar is to be extended and enhanced with a new porch and outside seating area. Haziz Berisha has been granted planning permission for the additions to the San Marino Bar Restaurant in Belmont Road, Belmont.