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'Don’t get me on referees again' – Kompany unhappy after Wolves draw
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was left to rue another refereeing decision after his relegation-battling side were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves. A day after Kompany said refereeing standards in the Premier League this season have “not been good enough
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Fans told to evacuate stand during Premier League clash
Hundreds of Burnley FC supporters have had to evacuate from a stand mid-match after a piece of metal was spotted hanging from the roof. The Clarets were taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor tonight (Tuesday). The club posted: "Burnley
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Man charged with murder following stabbing in Colne
Police have charged a 44-year-old man with the murder of Richard Chamberlain on Easter Sunday. Police were called to New Market Street, Colne, at 2.26pm on Sunday, March 31, where paramedics were treating a man with a number of serious injuries
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Tribute to 'kind' grandad who died after being struck by e-bike
The family of an 86-year-old who died after being hit by an e-bike in Burnley have paid a tribute to him Bart O’Hare, died from his injuries following the incident on Accrington Road in the town. Police were called at 4.23pm on Friday, March
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Six arrested as undercover officers target shoplifters
Police officers in Preston made six arrests as they blended in with shoppers and store staff to target shoplifters. On Good Friday (March 28), eight officers from the city centre and task force team carried out a plain-clothed operation. Throughout
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Village community centre new activity loft set for opening
A VILLAGE hub's new £35,000 multi-purpose activity room will be officially opened on Monday. The Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire Amanda Parker will perform the ceremony at 7pm at the Old Grammar School Community Centre in Station Road. The new
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Take part in a Lancashire Telegraph reader panel and receive a £20 Amazon voucher
The Lancashire Telegraph is always keen to get feedback from readers about both the print and online content. One way newspapers engage with readers to find out their thoughts is through what we call "reader panels". They consist of a group
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Eustace's praise for two Blackburn Rovers players and impact of Sunderland win
John Eustace heaped praise on the attitude and performances of Sam Gallagher and Joe Rankin-Costello after their contributions to Blackburn Rovers. Both players were integral in the 5-1 win over Sunderland on Easter Monday after recently returning
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Driver handed fine for illegal number plate
A driver on the M65 was stopped for having an illegal number plate. Lancashire police traffic officers said they stopped the driver of the Range Rover as the letters were not spaced correctly on the number plate. A police spokesperson posted
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Four taken to hospital after crash involving police car
Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Blackpool on Saturday, March 30. At around 9.40pm, police were called to Park Road, to attend a crash involving a police vehicle and a Hyundai Tucson. Four people, including a police
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Backdated approval granted to convert town centre bedsits into hotel
The conversion of a town centre house in multiple occupation into a 'boutique hotel' has been given backdated planning approval. Waqas Mirza has been given permission to operate the building formerly used as bedsits in Preston New Road, Blackburn
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Lib Dem boss pledges to work with Labour rebels to run council
A borough's Liberal Democrats have pledged to work with its 10 former Labour councillors who quit the party this week to ensure 'a stable structure for the services provided by local government' until council elections in May. The entire Labour
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'Unacceptable' - Sunderland boss' scathing review of Blackburn Rovers demolition
Sunderland interim boss Mike Dodds labelled their 5-1 defeat 'unacceptable' and admitted Blackburn Rovers were worthy winners. Rovers took the Black Cats apart in front of their own fans with four goals in a sensational 26-minute spell. From Sam
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Third arrest made as man in 50s dies following fatal Easter crash
Officers investigating a fatal crash in Brierfield have made a third arrest. Police were called to Colne Road, at 8.31pm on Sunday (March 31) following reports a BMW M5 had hit a pedestrian and then crashed into a wall, close to a bus stop.
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Lancashire Premium Bonds winners - did you bag the April jackpot?
Whether you have your own Premium Bonds to keep an eye on or you’re just curious to see how many winners there were in your area this month, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners – let’
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Investigation launched after police find 'possible human remains' in water
Police are investigating after bones were found at a beach in Morecambe Bay. Officers were called to Cove Road Beach, Silverdale, at 4.10pm, on Easter Sunday (March 31), to reports that bones had been found in the water. Officers recovered
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Former MP Jack Straw praised for his contribution to Youth Zone
Former Blackburn MP and Labour cabinet minister Jack Straw's contribution to the town's youth zone has been celebrated at a special event at Ewood Park. The former home and foreign secretary was praised for putting in the 'hard yards' to ensure
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Call to preserve historic county borders
Lancashire should start promoting and preserving its true roots before they fade into a forgotten history – with the first step being for Lancashire County Council to drop the word ‘county’ from its name. That is the fresh call from the Friends
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Arrest made after man, in 50s, in serious condition after stabbing in Blackburn
An arrest has been made as police investigate a stabbing in Blackburn. On Monday (April 1) police released a CCTV image of two men they wanted to speak with. This is after officers were called to Shadsworth Road, to reports of a stabbing.
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Arrest made after man, in 50s, in serious condition after stabbing in Blackburn
An arrest has been made as police investigate a stabbing in Blackburn. On Monday (April 1) police released a CCTV image of two men they wanted to speak with. This is after officers were called to Shadsworth Road, to reports of a stabbing. A
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Arrest made after man, in 50s, in serious condition after stabbing in Blackburn
An arrest has been made as police investigate a stabbing in Blackburn. On Monday (April 1) police released a CCTV image of two men they wanted to speak with. This is after officers were called to Shadsworth Road, to reports of a stabbing. A
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Arte et Labore: Five-star Blackburn Rovers blitz Sunderland on Easter weekend
The latest episode of Arte et Labore is out and Blackburn Rovers ending their winless run in emphatic style at Sunderland. Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson is joined by Ryan Hildred to discuss the team's survival chances after John Eustace got his
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Warning for passengers as no trains to run for 1 day in East Lancs amid strike action
The rail provider which runs trains in East Lancashire has said no services will run in the area on a strike day this week. Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) members have voted to stage three one-day strikes across
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Man, in 40s, left with head and body injuries after serious assault
A man was seriously assaulted at a park in Burnley and now police are appealing for more information. A man, in his 40s, was walking through Bank Hall Park at around 1am on Thursday, March 28, when he was attacked. He suffered serious injuries
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Cemetery campaigners work to safeguard historic burial ground
Campaigners have highlighted why they want to save an East Lancs hospital cemetery’s protected status and restore the site, as a bishop considers options for the site’s future. Headstones at Calderstones Hospital Cemetery at Mitton Road, Whalley
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Farming community's tributes to teen after crash
Further tributes have been paid to a young East Lancs farmer who lost his life in a bike crash over the Easter weekend. Police confirmed on Sunday that Hector Eccles, 16, had been killed while riding a Polaris Ranger Farmbike on Exwistle Road,
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Tragic weekend after murder investigation, fatal crash and beyond
It has been a busy bank holiday weekend for police across Lancashire, as they investigate tragic deaths and fatal crashes. A teenage boy died in a crash, a man in his 50s died after being hit by a car, a man is in hospital after being stabbed in
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CCTV of man released as police investigate ‘incident’
A CCTV image has been released as police investigate an incident in Clayton-Le-Moors. Officers were called to Whalley Road, on Friday, March 15. More details about the ‘incident’ have not yet been released by police but it was said to have
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Blackburn Rovers' rivals make late dugout change amid relegation fears
Plymouth Argyle have sacked Ian Foster as their fears of relegation increased after a damaging home defeat at Bristol City. Blackburn Rovers gave their survival chances a major boost by beating Sunderland 5-1 at The Stadium of Light. A brilliant
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Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as new cases were confirmed in the UK. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s
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Metrolink for East Lancs unity call by MP
Metrolink trams might one day run to East Lancashire - if neighbouring councils can work together, an MP has said. Potential train or tram links between Rossendale and Manchester have been discussed in recent years. The East Lancashire Railway
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John Eustace provides Blackburn Rovers injury update
John Eustace says Harry Pickering has a hamstring injury after he was forced off in the first half at Sunderland. The left-back hobbled off in the dying seconds against Ipswich Town on Friday but started at the Stadium of Light. However, his afternoon
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Plans for 3-bedroom house in exclusive gated community rejected
Plans to build a three-bedroom house inside an exclusive gated community have been rejected. The site of the house is in Eden Gardens in Brockhall Village, a community between Old Langho and Whalley. The applicants, Mr and Mrs Preston, currently
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East Lancashire's People's Postcode Lottery luck continues with another win
East Lancashire’s luck in the People’s Postcode Lottery continued yesterday with yet another area picked for the £1,000 jackpot. This time the winning ticket was in Blackburn, and those with a winning ticket and a BB2 4PB postcode were awarded
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Charity Easter egg ride returns with 200 motorcycle riders joining in with the fun
A much-loved annual charity Easter egg ride returned in style at the weekend. Riders of close to 200 motorbikes, trikes, scooters and quads arrived at Rivington Barn to join the Easter Sunday event, which ran from Rivington Barn to the Hulton Arms
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Community group members watch Rovers players in action at training ground
Members of a valuable community group have enjoyed spending time watching Blackburn Rovers stars up in action at the club's training ground. "Remember the Rovers", which has been running since 2019, brings people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Ribble Valley Truck Run raises more than £8k for hospice
The annual Ribble Valley Truck Run raised more than £8,000 for Pendleside Hospice. Organisers think this could go up to £9,000 with more collection buckets still to be counted. The annual run saw 178 trucks take part on Easter Sunday, leaving
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Serial fraudster jailed for £410k advertising debts scam
A fraudster from East Lancs is back behind bars after helping to con a North Yorkshire man out of £410,000 through an advertising scam. Detectives say Liam Dinsdale, 38, and an accomplice claimed to be from a debt collecting agency acting on behalf