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Man and woman who died after Blackpool house fire named as baby remains in hospital
A man and a woman who died after a fire ripped through a house in Blackpool have been named as their 20-month old child remains in hospital. Police were called to a fire at a house on Peter Street, Blackpool, at 2.39am on Wednesday, July 17.
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Ball rolling to name street in honour of cricket legend Jimmy Anderson
Burnley Council is to press ahead with naming a street after the town's cricketing legend James Anderson after his retirement from the international game. The authority is also to consider what other steps it can take to honour the record-breaking
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Owner provides transfer update on Blackburn Rovers-linked player
Newport County have knocked back two bids from League One clubs from Blackburn Rovers-linked Will Evans. The Lancashire Telegraph reported last month that Evans was on a shortlist for a number of Championship clubs, including Rovers. However, no
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Mum urges public to 'support GoFundMe' to give Jay Slater ‘send off he deserves’
Jay Slater’s mum says current and future GoFundMe donations will be used to give her son the “send off he deserves”. Debbie Duncan posted an update to a GoFundMe page, that was set up to pay for family and search parties that were looking for Jay
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Registered sex offender arrested after nine-month police search
Blackburn with Darwen police have arrested a registered sex offender, after a nine-month search. Last October, police issued an appeal to find Afraz Shoaib Asif, who was seen in Blackburn. Asif, 40, was wanted after reportedly failing to appear
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Blackburn Rovers' rivals urged to sign Sam Szmodics to 'guarantee' promotion
Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony believes Leeds United should sign Sam Szmodics to 'guarantee' promotion. Blackburn Rovers' star man has been subject to plenty of transfer speculation already this summer. Rovers are keen to retain his
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Blackburn Rovers impact as EFL land new US right deal
Rovers' opening day clash with Derby will be broadcast live in the US as part of a new rights deal with CBS Sports. The EFL has announced the multi-year agreement which will offer “the widest distribution of EFL matches ever in the United States
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Have you seen man, 39, who is wanted on recall to prison?
A man, with connections to Burnley, is wanted by police. Luke Gorton, 39, is wanted on recall to prison. Luke is described as is 5ft 10, medium build, with brown hair. Anyone who has seen Gorton has been asked to get in touch with police
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Transfers, court case, Venky's and your Blackburn Rovers questions answered
Here is a full transcript from The Lancashire Telegraph's Rovers Q&A. Why aren't Venky's investing in the club? From everything that has been publicly said, Venky's can invest as they please in Rovers, if they match each £ with a personal
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Council leader urges caution over devolution changes
A council leader has warned against trying to renegotiate Lancashire’s devolution deal now Labour is in government. Stephen Atkinson, who leads Tory-controlled Ribble Valley Council, says attempting to change the agreement – struck with the Conservatives
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‘Mini heatwave’ set to hit Blackburn this week – but it won’t last long
Temperatures are set to soar in Blackburn on Friday as a ‘mini heatwave’ hits the UK – but soak up the rays as the fine weather is not set to last long. Most of England and parts of Wales will experience warm temperatures at the end of this week
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Blackburn Rovers Q&A RECAP: Transfer latest, Venky's and more
2:01pm If you're looking for a full transcript, that's right here.
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Relatives 'concerned about abuse and neglect' as home care service rated by CQC
A home care service in Nelson has been told to improve by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CSS Care Ltd, in Scotland Road, Nelson, was inspected in March and April, and the CQC has rated it as requiring improvement. The CQC served warning
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Questions over new water safety tests on River Ribble near Clitheroe
Questions about water safety at a popular stretch of the River Ribble near Clitheroe have been raised after it was designated for regular testing this summer. The Ribble at Edisford, known for paddling and picnics, is being regularly measured for
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Why Burnley was the right move for Andreas Hountondji
New Burnley signing Andreas Hountondji is excited by the club’s “ambition” as he prepares for life at Turf Moor. The 22-year-old has put pen to paper over a four-year deal with the Clarets and becomes the third new addition of the summer after
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
The Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children, summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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Blackburn Rovers talent sets 2024/25 goal after penning new deal
Harrison Wood has become the latest Blackburn Rovers Academy graduate to put pen to paper on a new contract. Rovers have been using the off-season to tie down some of their emerging talent with fresh deals ahead of the new season. Charlie Olson
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Police issue warning after kids spotted climbing dangerous scaffolding
Children were spotted scaling tall and dangerous scaffolding, in Burnley. Police were called last night (July 17) to a tall structure surrounded by scaffolding. There were reports of children climbing it. Officers are now urging anyone with
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Netball Summer League gets cash boost
Accrington-based training provider North Lancs Training Group (NLTG) are celebrating a decade of supporting and sponsoring the Primetime Netball Summer League in Hyndburn. Taking place at Accrington Academy, the league comprises three divisions
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New Stanley Women’s boss eyes double glory
New Accrington Stanley Women head coach, James Mallett, is targeting two promotions in his first season in charge of the first team and performance pathway. Mallett, a UEFA A and Elite Youth A licensed coach, has been setting out the club’s performance
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Warning of travel delays as traffic being held on M65 after crash
There are warnings of travel delays on the M65 after a crash involving two vehicles. The M65 is partially blocked and traffic is slow from junction eight to junction seven, because of the accident, which took place at around 6.13am. Traffic
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Blackburn man sent police chief four-page long death threat letter
A Blackburn man who posted a death threat letter addressed to the Chief Constable of Lancashire Sacha Hatchett "clearly has issues", a court was told. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard the letter was received just days after Christopher Wrigley
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Pub with toasties for less than a fiver and soon-to-arrive carvery
“It’s very stressful, but I love it!” Every week we like to highlight a Lancashire pub, this week we visited the Spinners Mill in Colne. Kayleigh Fitton has recently started running the pub, and she's got ambitious carvery plans to add to her
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Details announced for annual tent-pegging festival in park
Organisers of the annual tent-pegging and horse show said the popular event will return to Blackburn this August. The mela (festival) has been taking place at Pleasington Playing Fields since 2022 and attracts people from across the country.
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Man and daughter had to be cut from car after crash with dangerous driver
A man and his daughter were left with serious injuries and had to be cut from their vehicle after a dangerous driver ploughed into the side of them. Taiyeeb Shah was driving on the wrong side of the road in Earl Street, Blackburn, attempting to
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Photographers to be showcased at arts centre
PHOTOGRAPHERS who have been heavily involved in documenting a changing Blackburn will be showcased at an arts centre this weekend. Curators at the Bureau Arts Centre, in Exchange Street, Blackburn, will be unveiling an exhibition by picture aces
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Star of Royal Exchange's modern day Wilde classic having a ball
It would appear that the current revival of an Oscar Wilde classic at Manchester’s Royal Exchange is delighting the cast just as much as the audience. “Every single night when we come off, the over riding feeling backstage is absolute elation,”
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School boy stars as Alan Carr’s brother as ITV show returns for new series
A Burnley school boy has reprised his role in ITV series, Changing Ends, which is based on comedian Alan Carr’s life Taylor Fay plays Alan’s younger brother, Gary Carr, on the second series of Changing Ends, which started on July 13. Taylor
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College group breaks ground on ambitious carbon neutral project
Nelson & Colne College Group is set to become one of the first further education colleges in the country to commit to achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. The college’s campuses in Accrington and Nelson will undergo a significant transformation
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Charity donates bikes to school in bid to boost fitness activities
A Blackburn charity had donated a fleet of bikes to a school to improve health and fitness activities amongst pupils at one of the town's schools. The IMO Charity handed over the bikes to Tauheedul Boys High School (TIBHS) as part of a new initiative
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Two new faces on list of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week
There are two new names on the list of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week. If you know where any of them might be, or have any information which could assist the police, then please call 101 immediately. First up is Anthony Waddington
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University Centre Blackburn College teaching staff rated top for students
University Centre Blackburn College has surpassed local and national higher education providers in this year’s National Student Survey, beating the national average in the Academic Support category. The annual National Student Survey, one of the
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Blackburn, Burnley and Rawtenstall buses to get evening boost
New evening buses are on the way for East Lancashire passengers. Later and more frequent services to and from destinations including Blackburn, Padiham, Burnley, Rawtenstall and Haslingden will start on Sunday. The extra buses are funded under
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Roof complete on flagship scheme for town's older residents
Building work on a flagship East Lancashire extra care development for older people has hit a new milestone with the completion of its roof. The Calico Group's new Dovestone Gardens scheme in Briercliffe Road, Burnley, will provide specialist accommodation
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Primary school signs up as board sponsors at East Lancs football club
A primary school has been named as a perimeter board sponsor at an East Lancashire football club. Hyndburn Park Primary School has sponsored one of the advertising boards at Accrington Stanley FC ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 EFL League Two season
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East Lancashire Hospice chosen as Oswaldtwistle Mills' Charity Partner for 2024
East Lancashire Hospice has been selected as the charity partner for Oswaldtwistle Mills for the upcoming year. The local shopping village in Hyndburn has been a dedicated supporter of the hospice for several years, engaging in numerous fundraising
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Tennis club to mark centenary this weekend with party and plaque unveiling
A tennis club is to mark its centenary this weekend by hosting a garden party and plaque unveiling. Darwen Tennis Club was founded in 1924 and was once one of 14 clubs in the town, according to club chair Pete Aspin. The club competed for and
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'Children at risk of falling behind' at Blackburn nursery says Ofsted
A nursery in Blackburn where 'children at risk of falling behind' has been told it requires improvement by Ofsted. Little Achievers Forest School Nursery, in Higher Ramsgreave Road, had previously been rated good by Ofsted prior to the latest inspection
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Blackburn Benidorm star fetches £30K after raffling off ‘priceless’ memorabilia
Blackburn Benidorm star Steve Pemberton has donated priceless memorabilia from his hit shows Inside No. 9 and Psychoville, as well as from his latest Taskmaster appearance, to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. As an ambassador for
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Every crime in Blackburn with Darwen in May mapped
The crime rate in Blackburn with Darwen increased by more than 12 per cent in May, figures show. Data from police.uk shows 1,727 crimes were committed in the borough in May – a 12.5 per cent increase from April when 1,535 crimes were recorded.
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Data from NHS patient survey reveals experience of Lancashire dental surgeries
Data from an NHS patient satisfaction survey has shown how people feel about dental surgeries in Lancashire, including how hard it is to get an appointment. The annual NHS Dentists Patient Survey has revealed statistics regarding how hard it is
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Grassroots venue to host ‘festival’ where you could watch next big music star
A grassroots music venue in Darwen is set to host a festival, where you could watch the UK’s ‘next big music artist’. Sunbird Records is preparing to host its first Neotribe Festival, which includes a mix of local and national artists that perform