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DWP 'put man through hell' and take away his home after 'honest mistake'
A man who lost his home after being prosecuted by the DWP says he is "frightened to put my head on the pillow". George Henderson claims he made an "honest mistake" by failing to declare his income working as a taxi driver in Leyland, Lancashire
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Festival of Making 'exceeds expectations' as crowds flock to town centre
The Festival of Making has returned to Blackburn this weekend, bringing ‘so many creative people and ideas’ together. The annual event held in the town centre, aims to celebrate creativity, manufacturing, and craftsmanship in Lancashire, from the
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'This club means so much' - Gudmundsson re-joins Clarets
Johann Berg Gudmundsson wants to help Burnley get back to the Premier League after re-joining the Clarets on a one-year deal. Gudmundsson departed Turf Moor earlier this summer following the expiry of his contract. The Iceland international said
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Blackburn Rovers start pre-season right with victory over Accrington Stanley
Blackburn Rovers kicked off pre-season for the 2024/25 season with a 2-1 win away at Accrington Stanley. John Eustace split his squad into two, with Rovers' more senior players taking the field for the first half. In the second half, it was a completely
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Blackburn Rovers player in exit talks as John Eustace offers transfer latest
Semir Telalovic is in talks to leave Blackburn Rovers whilst John Eustace is hopeful of bringing in fresh faces to bolster his squad. The striker didn't score in his debut season and found the adaptation to English football difficult after signing
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Leo Duru and Georgie Gent impress
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Remember, it's only pre-season! FIRST HALF Aynsley Pears - 7 No saves of note to do. Kicking was good. Callum Brittain
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Blackburn Rovers continue backroom staff rejig with new appointment
Blackburn Rovers have appointed Adam Owen as Head of Technical Development in a long-awaited move. Owen has been lined up for several weeks to finalise Rovers' behind-the-scenes overhaul. Rudy Gestede was appointed Head of Football Operations last
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Accrington Stanley 1-2 Blackburn Rovers: Rovers victorious in first outing
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Man jailed for 20 years for child rape after abusing young girl in Blackpool
A man who raped and sexually abused a young girl in Lancashire has been jailed for 20 years. John Ryan, 75, subjected his young victim to abuse over a number of years from when she was just six years old. Most of the offences were carried out
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Tinted windows saw man snared for drug driving
Tinted car windows drew the attention of the police and resulted in the driver being banned. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard when police spoke to Michael Zackiewicz they suspected he was under the influence of something. He passed a breathalyser
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Pensioner caught driving erratically was over limit for cocaine
A 71-year-old man seen driving erratically in the early hours was found to be over the limit for cocaine. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard pensioner John Brodie had used the drug "a couple of times" during a difficult period in his life.
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2 iconic Lancashire rollercoasters given honour by American enthusiasts
Two iconic Lancashire rollercoasters have scooped a prestigious award. The Big Dipper and Grand National at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort are the first in the UK to have been awarded historic marker plaques. Both rides have become two of
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Channel 5's new drama The Night Caller: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 5's new drama The Night Caller has a star-packed cast including Robert Glenister and Sean Pertwee. The show follows former science teacher, Tony Conroy, who now works as a taxi driver on the night shift in Liverpool. Spending the night
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Talented dancer all set to compete in Irish dancing championships
A talented nine-year-old from Darwen is all set to compete at the World Irish Dancing Championships. Skyler Hewitt, who attends St Joseph's RC Primary School, qualified for the CRNG World Championship in Irish Dancing earlier this year. The
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Heard of the 24-minute rule? The time you should actually arrive at the cinema
We all know the feeling of rushing to the cinema for our ticket time to find only ourselves sweating through 20 minutes of adverts and trailers. Many of us enjoy the build-up - it's a chance to see the other upcoming films and get comfy with our
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£695K home is ‘serene oasis’ with reservoir views and its very own sauna room
A home in Colne appears to have been designed with relaxation in mind, as it boasts it own sauna and reservoir views. The Manor Road property is on the market for £695,000 and is described as a “truly exquisite property”, with four “spacious” bedrooms
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School staff 'passionate about the journey' after latest Ofsted inspection
The head of an East Lancashire primary school said staff are “passionate about the journey” they are on to improvement following its latest Ofsted inspection. St Leonard’s CE Primary School in Moor Lane, Padiham, was rated requires improvement
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'We know the impact these grants have': Police Commissioner launches new funding
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has opened a new community fund focused on preventing young people from engaging in crime and anti-social behaviour. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to support organisations that deliver short-term
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Quiz night raises £400 for cancer foundation
Former professional photographer Alan Hutchinson, organised his second annual quiz night, raising £400 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. A total of 17 teams pitted their wits against one another at The Circle in Bacup. The quiz master was Paul
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TV doc Ranj Singh making his musical debut in & Juliet in Manchester
Next week Ranj Singh is stepping out on a journey which he hopes could change his life. For the qualified doctor, known for his friendly lifestyle advice on morning TV will be taking to the stage of Manchester Opera House in the cult musical &
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Blackburn Cathedral to host talk on world’s largest diamond at champagne event
Blackburn Cathedral will host a talk on 'the world's largest diamond' next week as they host their first 'Champagne and Diamonds' event. With more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, leading gemmologist Helen Dimmick will be sharing her
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Keeping a watchful on Northgate in Blackburn in the Sixties
We suspect that this photo from December 1966 was taken to either introduce readers to a new traffic warden in Blackburn or to illustrate a story about a crackdown on parking. Northgate, Blackburn, 1966 (Newsquest) Sadly we don’t have the
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It was vicious and ugly at times, now is the time to heal
We have in the past few weeks witnessed two types of election campaigns in Blackburn. There were those that aimed to get their message across in a dignified manner, and then there was this vicious ugly campaign. If you didn’t see it or were
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Preparations underway as county's agricultural show returns for 2024
Preparations are already underway ahead of one of the country’s largest agricultural shows later this month. The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show will take place over three days on July 19, 20, and 21 in the grounds of the Salesbury Hall Estate
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Euro 2024: England's conundrum, Euro truths and dark horses
England view - Elliott Jackson How much do performances matter if England win? Well, quite a lot to be honest. Despite that, it's impossible to argue that 'finding a way' has more importance when we reach this stage of a tournament. As we wrote
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Pub which hasn't operated since 2017 could have new life as a home
A Ribble Valley pub could soon have a new use as a home if plans are approved. The Duke of York Pub in Grindleton is a Grade II-listed building which came into use as an inn in the early 19th century. A statement submitted to Ribble Valley
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Paedophile thought he was talking to 13-year-old girl in online chatrooms
A paedophile who thought he was chatting to a 13-year-old girl online when he sent her sexual images and videos. Ansar Nadeem, 56, from Blackburn, was actually talking to an undercover police officer posing as a girl named Poppy – but he did not
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Best villages to visit for a day out in and around Preston according to locals
Are you looking for a bit of inspiration when it comes to days out near Preston? While we can't guarantee hot weather, you might be wondering where you can explore and enjoy your free time in the summer months. Some local knowledge is always handy
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Nine death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published nine 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