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Jess Warner-Judd considers future after epilepsy scare
Jess Warner-Judd has revealed she suffered a mid-race seizure at the European Championships on Tuesday and has since been provisionally diagnosed with a form of epilepsy. In an update shared to her personal Instagram account, the Blackburn Harrier
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Blackburn Rovers update as discussions continue over three players
Leopold Wahlstedt is the subject of interest from Scandinavia but no deal has been formalised for the goalkeeper to leave Blackburn Rovers, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 24-year-old joined Rovers from Odd last summer and endured a difficult
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Two cul-de-sac small children's home plans blocked
Plans for two small children's homes in a village cul de sac have bitten the dust. Hyndburn Council's planning committee on Wednesday refused to grant a certificate of lawful use to Warrington-based Birchwood Children Services for the conversion
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New East Lancs solar farm set to start generating next year
A community-owned solar farm is set to be built by the end of next year. The scheme, for a parcel of land at Coach Road Meadow in Coach Road, Church, was approved by Hyndburn Council planning committee on Wednesday. Councillors heard that concerns
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Bradshaw ready to pass baton on to ‘world beater’ Caudery
HOLLY Bradshaw says the baton has already been passed on to her GB teammate Molly Caudery as she prepares for retirement - hopefully bowing out at the Paris Olympics. It was a disappointing return to the big stage for the Chorley pole vaulter who
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Man with distinctive heart tattoo wanted on recall to prison
Police have launched an appeal to trace a 40-year-old wanted for recall to prison. Michael Marsden, is wanted for driving whilst disqualified, and for making off without payment. He is 5'11" in height, has a tattoo around his neck, and arm
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Man charged with firearm offence after town centre incident
A 49-year-old man has been charged after an air rifle was allegedly pointed at members of the public in Nelson town centre. Officers were called at around 10.15am on Tuesday, June 4, to the pedestrianised area between Pendle Rise Shopping Centre
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Blackburn actor to play at Tom Parker charity match week after Corrie exit
A Blackburn celebrity is preparing for a charity football match, in memory of a musician who died of cancer. Alex Bain will take to Dorking Wanderers’ pitch, Meadowbank Football Ground, on Sunday, June 16. The charity match is in memory of
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Karen Foster sentenced to 12 years seven months for killing Harlow Collinge
A childminder has today been jailed for more than 12 years for the manslaughter of a nine-month-old baby. Karen Foster, 62, admitted causing the death of Harlow Collinge on day three of her trial at Preston Crown Court last week. Foster, of
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Witnesses sought after woman in her 70s suffers broken hip
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an elderly woman suffered a broken hip in Rawtenstall town centre. Officers were called around 2.15pm on Tuesday to Bank Street, near to the bus station. Police say they have not yet
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Deputy council leader's standards raps over ‘door-kicking and shouting’
A DEPUTY council leader will face a standards hearing over complaints he kicked a town hall door during a meeting. It is also alleged Pendle's Cllr David Whipp shouted at a rival councillor during a meeting about leisure centres. The Liberal
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Stanley release new kits 'celebrating town's heritage'
Stanley have unveiled their new kits for the 2024/25 League Two campaign. Produced by Macron, the new strips aim to "highlight a key part of the town’s heritage". The home kit commemorates the Accrington Pals, one of the best remembered of
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Blackburn Rovers could net unexpected transfer windfall
Blackburn Rovers will be due an add-on fee from Luton Town if Thomas Kaminski makes his Belgium debut at the European Championships, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 31-year-old was sold to the Hatters last season after they were promoted
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Trafford reflects on 'tough' Burnley season and England involvement
James Trafford admits there have been “tough times” during his first season at Burnley but believes it will help him grow. The young goalkeeper arrived at Turf Moor from Manchester City last summer as the Clarets were preparing for life back in
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Police appeal after man stabbed in late night assault
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man suffered a stab wound in Blackpool. Officers were called to Lune Grove at the junction with Grasmere Road, at 3.53am on Sunday (2 June) to a report of assault. A police spokesperson
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RECAP: Karen Foster sentenced to 12 years and 7 months for manslaughter
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Adam Wharton opens up on Blackburn Rovers upbringing and England 'dream'
Adam Wharton has opened up on his meteoric six-month rise from Blackburn Rovers to England's European Championships. The Blackburn Rovers Academy graduate has shone in the Premier League since flying the nest in January. Even the biggest Wharton
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Son of England legend Flintoff signs first Lancashire pro deal
Rocky Flintoff, the son of England legend Andrew, has signed his first professional contract at Lancashire. The 16-year-old first represented the club at under-10 level and has featured for the Second XI four times this summer, including a century
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'Old romantic' whisked partner away for surprise proposal and wedding
A self-described “old romantic” who took his girlfriend on a mystery holiday to Barbados, where he shocked her with a surprise proposal followed by a fully organised “magical” wedding just three days later, said he did it to take the weight of planning
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Staff sickness concerns at Lancashire County Council
A RAFT of physical and mental illnesses are causing a stubbornly high sickness absence rate at Lancashire County Council, cabinet members have been told. Rates of workers needing medical tests and treatments has increased by 30 percent over the
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Officers shocked as driver continues to drive on M66 with no tyre
A driver who was involved in a crash continued to drive on the M66 without a tyre on one wheel. Road traffic officers said they stopped this vehicle which only had three tyres on the motorway overnight. The motorist who was three times over
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Police warning over attempts to steal from vehicles in this area
Police in Hyndburn are warning residents after a spate of incidents where vehicles were targeted by criminals. There have been reports of suspects checking car doors and thefts from cars in Oswaldtwistle, police said. A spokesperson for the
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BBC offers This Morning star Alison Hammond 'big money deal' to join rival show
The BBC is reportedly looking to poach This Morning star Alison Hammond for a rival show after offering her a 'big money deal'. It is thought that the star could present a daytime programme on at the same time as This Morning alongside a travel
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Drunk driver sped off from police hitting 65mph during chase
A drink driver led police on a high-speed chase after initially slowing when ordered to stop. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard James McCann reached speeds of more than 65mph in built-up residential areas and crossed the carriageway to overtake
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Bungalow could be partially demolished and rebuilt to higher standard
A man has applied to the council to partially demolish an East Lancashire house and add extensions to create a two-storey home with an annexe. Buckley Dene in Preston Road, Ribchester could undergo internal and external remodelling if plans are
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74 jobs affected as firm closes Great Harwood site
A total of 74 jobs could be lost after a long-established manufacturing firm announced it would be closing its Great Harwood site. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) is based in Ramsbottom Way and specialises in the manufacture and supply of
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Sex offender found to have more than 40 images of child abuse on phone
A man was found to be in possession of more than 40 images depicting sexual abuse of children as young as two. Craig Griffiths, 33, was also found with 13 prohibited images of children when his devices were examined by police. The images, which
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Blackburn darts academy that’s training ‘next Luke Littler’ undergoes makeover
Blackburn Youth Darts Academy has undergone a transformation and the new and improved site could be used to train up the ‘next young darts sensation’. Based at the Saint Pauls Working Men's Club in Montague Street, Blackburn Youth Darts Academy
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Primary school told to improve education quality and early years
A primary school has been told to improve its quality of education and early years provision following an Ofsted inspection. Springfield Primary School in Bailey Street, Earby, was inspected on April 16 and 17, and a report into Ofsted’s findings
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Pub of the week with 15 different burgers and fish and chip meal with TWO fishes
This week's pub aims to blend big portions with reasonable prices, offering a mix of 15 different burgers and more 'classic' pub food. The Hare and Hounds in Clayton-le-Moors is a listed building situated off one of the area's busiest junctions
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East Lancs pub to call last orders as Greene King announce its closure
A pub in Burnley is set to close its doors next month. The Star, in Manchester Road, will call last orders for the final time on Sunday, July 7. The brewery in charge, Greene King, said it was a difficult decision to make adding that it will
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Primary school where pupils 'try their best' rated good by Ofsted
A Burnley primary school has retained its good rating following an inspection by Ofsted. Springfield Community Primary School in Oxford Road was inspected over two days on May 1 and 2 and a report into Ofsted’s findings was published earlier this
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East Lancs manufacturer secures investment for new machining equipment
An East Lancashire pneumatics manufacturer has secured funding to acquire new machining equipment that will support an increase in exports. ROSS Pneumatrol, an electro-pneumatic solutions company in Oswaldtwistle, has utilised a six-figure funding
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More than 100 pet rats kept in 'soiled' cages with 'stinging' bleach smell
More than 100 pet rats were found living in dirty and overcrowded conditions at a Lancashire home. Owner Sarah Jordan has been handed a four-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, after 74 of the rodents were found kept in soiled cages,
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Trial set for man accused of being a care worker engaging in sexual activity
A trial date has been set for a man accused of being a carer who engaged in sexual activity with a mentally disordered patient. David Shorrock, 52, entered a not guilty plea to the single offence at a plea and trial preparation hearing at Preston
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‘Malicious’ and ‘nasty’ fake anti-Labour videos condemned
Councillors have slammed ‘malicious’ and ‘false’ videos being shared in Blackburn as the general election campaign in the town gets grubby. In a video, being circulated on WhatsApp, two unrelated incidents are blamed on ‘Labour thugs’ and 'Labour
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East Lancs candidates get their teeth into dentistry row
Defending Rossendale and Darwen Conservative candidate Sir Jake Berry and his Labour General Election opponent Andy MacNae have clashed over the state of NHS dentistry in the constituency. Mr MacNae has claimed that across Rossendale and Darwen
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'He was special' - Rovers team-mate lifts lid on Adam Wharton
Daniel Ayala could tell that Adam Wharton was a special talent from his first training session with the senior squad at Rovers. The defender was one of the more experienced players at Ewood Park when Wharton burst onto the scene, having progressed
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Generous man’s £3.5K VIP trip for underprivileged kids sold out in 45 minutes
A Great Harwood man has organised a trip for underprivileged and disabled children across East Lancashire. Children across Hyndburn, Blackburn and beyond are being taken on a trip to Alton Towers on July 28. Mickii Edwards gave 52 tickets VIP