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Burnley keeper Lawrence Vigouroux completes Swansea switch
Lawrence Vigouroux is hungry to prove himself in the Championship after completing a permanent move to Swansea. Burnley have received an undisclosed fee for the goalkeeper, who has penned an initial two-year deal with an option for a further 12
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle
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Township school set to get new reception classroom
A SCHOOL in an East Lancashire township is to get a new classroom with a canopied playground. The modular building at St Paul’s Oswaldtwistle Primary will provide a new home for its reception class. The governors of the Church of England school
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Teenager released on bail pending further enquiries after primary school fire
A 15-year-old boy who was arrested in connection with a fire at a primary school has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Emergency services were called to St Joseph's RC Primary School in Whalley Road, Hurst Green, in the early hours
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'Great for the changing room' - Stanley sign Morecambe defender Love
Stanley have bolstered their defensive ranks ahead of the new season with the addition of Donald Love from Morecambe. Love, who played under Ged Brannan at the Mazuma Stadium last term, has put pen to paper over a two-year deal with the Reds.
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Leeds United transfer stance on Blackburn Rovers star Sam Szmodics
Leeds United are not in the race for Blackburn Rovers star Sam Szmodics, according to club source at Elland Road. Ipswich Town saw a bid for Szmodics rejected earlier on Monday with an offer reportedly around £6million. The Lancashire Telegraph
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Drive to recruit PCSOs to boost community policing across Lancashire
A DRIVE to recruit more PCSOs to boost neighbourhood police in Lancashire is under way. The county's police and crime commissioner Clive Grunshaw revealed the move to councillors. He told the meeting of the Lancashire Police and Crime Panels
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Finishing and pressing - What Blackburn Rovers could get from Yuki Ohashi
Blackburn Rovers have taken an interest in Japanese forward Yuki Ohashi in a bid to add more goals to their squad. John Eustace has consistently referenced the need to add more goal-scorers to his squad. Approaching the final week of July, any
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John Doolan's praise for Stanley ‘legend’ Sean McConville
John Doolan paid tribute to ‘legend’ Sean McConville following Saturday’s testimonial against Barnsley at the Wham Stadium. The Accrington Stanley boss said the long-serving midfielder - who has now joined NPL West side Clitheroe as player-coach
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People in Lancashire town £1,000 richer after Postcode Lottery win
Residents of an Lancashire town are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning ticket on Tuesday (July 23) was in Chorley, and those with a ticket and a PR7 1TX postcode were awarded the prize in the daily
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Blackburn Rovers register transfer interest in wildcard overseas forward
Blackburn Rovers are interested in Japanese attacker Yuki Ohashi as they look to break their duck in the transfer window, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 27-year-old attacker currently plies his trade in the J-League in Japan for Sanfrecce
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Five people including two children suffer serious injuries in motorway crash
Five people, including two children, suffered serious injuries in a crash on the M6 yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called at 2pm (Monday, July 22) to the southbound carriage of the M6 at Billsborough, near Preston, between junctions
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Names and faces of the four most wanted in East Lancashire this week
These are the names and faces of the four most wanted men in East Lancashire 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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BBC newsroom was ‘in awe’ of presenter who became firefighter before death at 46
Steph McGovern is among those paying tribute to BBC presenter Beccy Barr following her death at the age of 46. Barr, a BBC North West Tonight presenter for six years from 2013, died on Monday following a battle with abdominal cancer. Barr,
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Blackburn carpet and bed store expected to shut within days
A Blackburn store is expected to shut within days as part of the closures of the chain nationwide. Carpetright, which sells floor covers and beds, has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi. But despite this, 200 stores and 1,000 jobs are
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Driver parked car on motorway slip road to get McDonald's with child
A driver parked his car on a motorway slip road to get some fast food and 'wait for traffic to ease'. Lancashire Road Police found a car parked and unattended on the Junction 32 entry slip road of the M6 motorway, for Broughton Interchange near
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End of life care team in Lancashire praised for work with award
The work of a team that cares for patients in their final days has been recognised by a national award. Lancashire and South Cumbria’s Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) palliative care and end-of-life team was honoured at the inaugural Palliative and
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Holidaymakers couldn’t wait for Wakes Week
Following the Industrial Revolution, the tradition of Wakes Week holidays emerged in northern towns, allowing cotton mills and manufacturing factories to shut down for maintenance. From June to September, different Lancashire towns would take turns
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Trial date set after man denies intentionally strangling woman
A man will face a trial next year after denying that he intentionally strangled a woman. Ashley Getty, 33, appeared in court on Wednesday, July 17, facing one count of intentional strangulation. Getty, of Dean Street, Padiham, entered a not
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PICTURES: Huge crowds descend on festival for musical extravaganza
Crowds of music-lovers descended on Sawley at the weekend to attend Beat-Herder Festival. Pictures have emerged of festival-goers enjoying the event, which ran from July 18 to July 21. Some of the acts included Leftfield, Orbital, Sub Focus
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‘Best pub and restaurant’ in Lancs revealed after coming home with TWO awards
A pub and restaurant in Sabden has come home with two awards, at Business Awards UK. The White Hart in Sabden has been named Lancashire’s restaurant of the year and hospitality business of the year. Stephen Howarth, who manages the Thwaites-owned
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Protest speaker apologises for café ‘boycott’ chant
Demonstrators have apologised to a café owner after a ‘boycott’ chant at a protest in Blackburn targeted it. Crowds gathered in Blackburn on Sunday afternoon to protest the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the humanitarian crisis in
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Museum showcase for the terracotta tradition
An artwork which captures the history and spirit of terracotta in East Lancashire will remain on show in Blackburn in September. Infinite Hands, by Nehal Aamir, came out of the Art in Manufacturing strand of the town’s ever-busy National Festival
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Months of disruption planned for busy roads as pipes from 1920s replaced
A gas company has warned of some disruption on roads in Clitheroe as work is carried out to replace gas pipelines, some of which are around 100 years old. According to a letter sent out to residents, Cadent’s project started on Monday (July 22)
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Nursery with a wide range of experiences rated good by Ofsted
A Blackburn nursery has seen its rating slip from outstanding to good following an inspection by Ofsted. Evolution Childcare, in Shadsworth Business Park, was inspected on May 23, having been handed an outstanding rating at its most recent inspection
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Blackburn pub set to close for three months for six-figure refurbishment
A pub in Blackburn is set to close its doors for three months as part of a six-figure refurbishment. The Bees Knees, in Lord Street West, will close at the end of July and is not set to reopen until the end of October. Nearby pub, The Sun,
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GPs accused of altering notes of patients with 'chronic conditions'
TWO doctors at a Blackburn with Darwen medical practice are waiting to hear their fates amid claims they failed to take adequate care of patients with chronic conditions. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has heard a string of allegations
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Injunction against Travellers wanted amid leisure centre camp row
An injunction to tackle illegal travellers’ encampments across Rossendale is being pursued by the borough council, and metal barriers and earth mounds could be put in some locations. It comes amid accusations from residents of ‘anti-social behaviour
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Man denies having an air rifle and threatening other people
A man has denied threatening another man with an air rifle. William Murphy, 43, appeared in Preston Crown Court on Wednesday, July 17 charged with one count of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. It was alleged
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Borough would 'absolutely welcome' more central funding for cultural services
A borough council in East Lancashire says it would “absolutely welcome” more central government funding for cultural events after a decrease since 2010. Funding allocated for cultural services in Blackburn with Darwen has fallen by more than a
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Trial set for man after he denies possession of drugs with intent to supply
A Blackburn man has appeared in court charged with a range of drugs offences. Alex Tattersall Derbyshire, 26, appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court last week (July 17) charged with four offences. They were conspiracy to supply cocaine
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Eight East Lancashire roads set for school holiday resurfacing
A contract has been awarded to resurface eight roads in Blackburn and Darwen during the 2024/25 school summer holidays. The work has been given to Tarmac Trading Limited. The project is due to start on August 5 and be completed by September
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East Lancs town centre offering summer holiday kids activities
Children visiting an East Lancashire town centre next month will be able to acquire circus skills, take part in craft workshops and play crazy golf. They are among the free summer holiday activities on offer in Burnley's retail hub. The programme
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Talented skaters star at British Ice Dance Championships
Four talented skaters won gold and silver awards at the 2024 British Solo Ice Dance Championships in Sheffield. Anna-Maria Kislitsyn, 19 and sister Amelia, 13 along with Elsie Blake Hughes, 11 and Ruby Morris, nine, are coached by Alexei Kislitsyn
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'It will be dynamic': council release new 'masterplan' for Towneley Park
A 'masterplan' for work on Burnley's Towneley Park has been released by the council. Following public consultation, in which Burnley Council received more than 1,000 responses, a draft named 'Towneley Park Masterplan' has been produced. Towneley
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Blackburn Rovers in talks with former transfer target over fresh deal
Blackburn Rovers are in talks with experienced defender Danny Batth about a move to Ewood Park, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. Rovers have a long-standing historical interest in the 33-year-old, who is currently a free agent after leaving
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Art installation enjoyed by 20 million visitors coming to Blackburn Cathedral
An art installation enjoyed by more than 20 million visitors around the world will be coming to East Lancashire for a whole month later this year. Luke Jerram’s 'Museum of the Moon' arrives at Blackburn Cathedral on November 5, and will be on display
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Lancs cops join new drive on violence against women and girls
Lancashire Police is throwing its weight behind a new national drive to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls. Today (Tuesday) the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) released data from a national police report that shows 3,000