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John Eustace explains what delighted him most with Blackburn Rovers victory
John Eustace was delighted with Blackburn Rovers' performance at Sunderland after recording his first official win as head coach. Rovers put in their best Championship performances for months, ending a four-month wait for an away win by beating
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CCTV appeal after man in serious condition in hospital after stabbing in Blackburn
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in Blackburn. Police said the incident happened just before 2.10pm yesterday, Sunday, in Shadsworth Road. A man in his 50s was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the arm,
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'Small chocolate box village' in Lancashire named among UK's poshest
A Lancashire village has been named among the UK’s poshest villages by The Telegraph. Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “With exclusive research provided by Savills, Telegraph Money can reveal the most desirable villages, based on the combination
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Murder investigation launched and arrest made after man stabbed to death at house
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death at a house in Colne. Officers were called to New Market Street shortly before 2.30pm on Sunday where paramedics were treating a 34-year-old man with a number of serious
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Meet BBC MasterChef contestant Matt from Lancashire
The BBC has revealed some of this year’s MasterChef contestants and there’s a man from Lancashire included in the lineup. Matt will don a MasterChef apron in Heat 1 on the BBC show. But who is Matt and why did he enter? Speaking to the BBC,
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Refereeing hasn’t been good enough this season, says Kompany
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has said the standard of refereeing in the Premier League “hasn’t been good enough” this season. Kompany was sent off during Saturday’s 2-2 draw away to Chelsea for his protests against a penalty decision which also
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Twenty councillors including leader resign from Labour after 'bullying tactics' claim
Twenty councillors including a council leader have resigned from Labour after accusing the national party of taking a "draconian" shift and using "bullying tactics". Pendle's Labour group claims the national party is targeting local councillors
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings: Rankin-Costello immense, Szmodics clinical
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 8 Pulled off a great save in the build-up to Sunderland's goal and then another right at death. Callum Brittain
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Blackburn Rovers produce five-star performance to blitz Sunderland
Blackburn Rovers gave their hopes of Championship survival a massive boost after a sublime performance saw them win 5-1 at Sunderland. John Eustace has his first official win as head coach as Rovers blitzed the Black Cats with four goals in the
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Sunderland 1-5 Blackburn Rovers LIVE: First away since November
5:53pm "We've had a lot of draws and the most important thing was winning showing our style of football and also being
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Fraud warning to residents over free power tools giveaway emails
Residents are being warned over fake emails which claim free power tools will be given away. Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre, has received 3,568 reports about scam emails impersonating home improvement brands
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Man in his 50s dies after being struck by car which then crashed into a wall
A man in his 50s has died after a car struck him before hitting a wall. The incident happened just after 8.30pm on Sunday in Colne Road, Brierfield. Police responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a BMW M5 and then going into a
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Family of 'beautiful, kind, and lovely boy' killed in crash pay tribute
The family of a “beautiful, kind, and lovely boy” who died in a crash have paid tribute to him. Sixteen-year-old Hector Eccles, from Worsthorne, died when the Polaris Ranger Farmbike he was driving came off the carriageway on Extwistle Road, Worsthorne
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New chapter for organisation which tackles poverty after moving into new premises
An organisation in Burnley has launched a new chapter after moving into new premises. Recently, New Era Enterprises, a not-for-profit voluntary organisation which provides training and courses, moved premises. The organisation aims to tackle
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Blackburn ultramarathon fan, 86, says arthritis ‘disappeared’ due to one change
An 86-year-old ultramarathon runner who was born in Blackburn says his life has changed since adopting a vegan diet, and claims it is the reason why his arthritis symptoms disappeared. Paul Youd has run 11 ultramarathons, a running race that is
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Fire ravaged Burnley van specialists reaffirm commitment to town
A firm that literally rose from the ashes following a major fire at one of its Burnley units has reaffirmed its commitment to the town. CoolKit, the UK’s largest specialist in refrigerated vans, has reaffirmed its commitment to Burnley following
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with two question marks at Sunderland
Here's The Lancashire Telegraph's best guess on how Rovers might line-up against Sunderland in the Championship. Goalkeeper Aynsley Pears will be looking to bounce back from his error against Ipswich at the Stadium of Light. Defence
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50 years on: Do you remember visiting this outdoor centre?
Visitors to an outdoor pursuits centre are being invited to relive their memories as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Bron-y-Gader was purchased by members of the Blackburn and District Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust who went about renovating
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Two hundred enjoy community iftar at home of Burnley FC
Around 200 people were invited to a community iftar at the home of Burnley FC. Building Bridges in Burnley hosted the event at Turf Moor to "promote unity, understanding, and togetherness within the community". Speakers included Atieek
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Woman seeking permission to convert offices into beauty salon
A woman is seeking permission to change the use of a commercial building into a beauty salon. Rebecca Haworth-Slater has applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council to change the use of the property in King Street, Whalley. The property is currently
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Stunning glass façade brings 'a bit of London' to town centre
A stunning glass exterior to a Blackburn town centre building has been unveiled. Builders have finished installing the glass façade at the Eanam site with the site already being praised for bringing a "bit of London" to Blackburn by onlookers.
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Why do April Fools' Day jokes stop at 12pm? How the tradition started
Every year April Fools’ Day comes around and you’ll probably know it as a day for pranking the people closest to you. Little jokes are played on people and you’re likely familiar with the main rule of the day which is that the pranks have to end
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Weekly ‘goalball’ sessions launched - Everything you need to know
Blackburn is now playing host to the fast-paced sport of ‘goalball’ thanks to the efforts of a BBC journalist. The Blackburn Goalball Club was set up by Mohammed Salim Patel because he was frustrated at the lack of sports available to the blind
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Two of borough's special schools above capacity while 24 in Lancs are full
Almost 24 special schools in Lancashire, including two in Blackburn with Darwen, were above capacity last academic year. Data from the Department for Education show 21 of the 29 special schools in Lancashire were over capacity in the 2022-23 school
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March in the magistrates: A drug driving Saddam Hussein and a £700k bank fraud
From Saddam Hussein caught drug driving in Blackburn to a man being brought before the courts for a £700k bank fraud, the magistrates courts in East Lancashire heard some bizarre tales last month. The usual thugs and thieves appear in our monthly
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Knife crime across East Lancashire at its highest level since 2019
Knife crime across East Lancashire shot up during the pandemic and is now at its highest level since 2019. Figures obtained from a Freedom of Information request submitted to Lancashire Police show that across East Lancashire in 2019, the total
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High Streets Taskforce discuss ideas to create a 'more inviting Haslingden'
Members of a high street taskforce have put their heads together to come up with ideas that can bring visitors to their area. Haslingden residents, business owners and community groups took part in a workshop that focused on quick wins that the
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Sign making firm bought out by local engineering and laundry company
An East Lancashire sign making firm has been snapped-up by a local engineering and laundry service business. Colne’s Engineering and Foundry Supplies has acquired the town’s Montgomery Signs Ltd for an undisclosed sum, in a strategic acquisition
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More than 250 care staff across East Lancs to receive 'significant' pay boost
Care staff across Blackburn with Darwen and the wider Lancashire area are to receive a pay rise following a multi-million-pound investment. Health and social care charity, Alternative Futures Group (AFG), is bucking the national trend with a significant
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More than 2,000 people in East Lancs needed help with debt in last 10 years
More than 2,000 people across East Lancashire have applied for a debt relief order in the last 10 years. The statistics come as it was announced last month that the £90 debt relief order fee is to be scrapped from Saturday, April 6. The official
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Vehicle leasing company's kind gesture to affected NHS staff at Calderstones
The owner of a van and car leasing company has made a kind gesture to NHS staff affected by redundancy in Whalley. The former Calderstones Hospital in Mitton Road closed yesterday (March 31) which led to 50 staff members being sacked. Staff
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Another bank set to close this year amid ‘exodus’ of East Lancs branch closures
A bank in Clitheroe is set to close its doors later this year, joining a number of other East Lancashire banking branches which have closed, or are set to close. Lloyds Bank, in Church Street, is set to close on August 7. A spokesperson for
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Brunshaw Primary School receive free bikes to support Bikeability Sessions
A community-led bike refurbishment shop has donated cycles and helmets to Brunshaw Primary School in Burnley to help their pupils learn to ride safely. Active Cycles is a community hub in Accrington delivered by the charity Active Lancashire, which
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Retired headteacher volunteers for BBC presenter charity following cancer diagnosis
A former headteacher from East Lancashire who is living with ovarian cancer wants more women to know the signs and symptoms of the disease. Gill Broom, from Clitheroe, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2020. She is a volunteer with
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How often you should be washing your towels (and it's more than you think)
An expert has revealed how often we should really be washing our towels and it might surprise you. We're probably all guilty of using a towel longer than we should have but do you know how frequently we're actually supposed to clean them? Interior