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Disappointing end for Chorley swimmer Hopkin in relays
Adam Peaty was absent as Team GB, including Chorley's Anna Hopkin, surrendered their Olympic crown and world record in the mixed 4x100 metres medley relay final to the United States tonight. Peaty helped Team GB win the inaugural event at Tokyo
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Walton nets first goal but Reds beaten at Lancaster
Tyler Walton scored his first goal in an Accrington shirt but ended up on the losing side in today’s final friendly at Lancaster City. Jimmy Knowles, Seb Quirk, and Connor O’Brien all played 90 minutes at the Giant Axe Stadium as John Doolan’s
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Extra police powers order extended after Blackburn protests
A police dispersal order in Blackburn town centre has now been extended into tomorrow morning. The order gives police extra powers to order people to leave an area and had been put into force on Saturday August 3 after a Tommy Robinson backed protest
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Live updates as protesters disperse from Blackburn town centre
10:09pm Thank you for joining us today. We will have updates to this story in the morning.
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Town’s loved and ‘famous’ cat that hangs around Asda has been missing for month
A popular Accrington cat, known for hanging out at a local supermarket, has gone missing and his owner has issued a plea. Jerry ‘the Asda cat’ has become somewhat of a local celebrity in Accrington. The British longhair cat is often found outside
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Blackburn Rovers transfer latest including goalkeeper and James Hill links
Blackburn Rovers are interested in Dutch goalkeeper Jeffrey De Lange amongst a number of options, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. Rovers are in the market to sign a new shot-stopper after allowing Leopold Wahlstedt to leave earlier in the
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How to find where ants are coming from in the house - 5 things you need to do
Spotted hundreds of ants crawling under your chopping board in the kitchen or by the back door to your house? The first thing you will want to do is work out where they are coming from to try and stop any more from moving in and infesting your
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Mosque releases CCTV footage following burglary
A Blackburn mosque is appealing for information following a burglary where computer equipment and other items were allegedly stolen. The incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning at Masjid E Tauheedul Islam Mosque on Bicknell Street
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Blackburn Rovers sanction midfielder loan move with clause included
Jake Garrett's loan move from Blackburn Rovers to Bristol Rovers has been confirmed. The midfielder will spend the season with the Gas in League One to continue his development. Rovers believed that playing week in, week out, is the next stage
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Tyrhys Dolan could offer Blackburn Rovers transfer hint and other talking points
Blackburn Rovers rounded off pre-season with a deserved win against Stockport County on Friday night. John Eustace's side stepped things up a level to finish their warm-up matches, winning 1-0 thanks to a penalty from Tyrhys Dolan. Rovers should've
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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
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Dispersal order in Blackburn as Tommy Robinson-backed protest planned today
A dispersal order is in force across Blackburn town centre today (August 3) due to a protest that is set to take place, in light of the recent murders in Southport. Protests are also planned in Blackpool and Preston. The order came into effect
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‘Shoulder to shoulder’: Churches and mosques release joint statement
Churches and mosque leaders said ‘division and hate have no place in Lancashire’ in a joint statement following a week of disturbances across the country. Disorder has hit parts of England this week, including in London, Manchester, Southport and
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Children ‘put themselves at risk’ after swimming in open water with waterfall
Officers have issued a warning after reports that children, as young as 10-years-old, are putting themselves at risk by swimming in open water, in Barrowford. Police have received reports of children, between the ages of 10 and 15, have entered
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CCTV released in shoplifting investigation at Farmfoods, Aldi, Lidl and Spar
Police have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to in connection with shoplifting offences in Accrington. Officers say numerous shoplifting offences were reported at Farmfoods, Aldi, Lidl and Spar. These incidents were reported to have happened
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Blackburn woman announces return as Big Brother host as new logo unveiled
More details have been released about the next series of Big Brother – and a Blackburn woman has confirmed that she will return as host. Speaking to her 265,000 Instagram followers, AJ Odudu said she is “so excited” to be back presenting Big Brother
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Kym Marsh embracing the dark side as 101 Dalmatians the Musical hits Manchester
From making her name as part of chart-toppers Hearsay to her 13 year stint on Coronation Street and beyond, Kym Marsh seemed like one of our warmest and most approachable stars. But audiences in Manchester are discovering that she has tapped into
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Supercar and personalised plates recovered from convicted £1.3m fraudster
More than £86,000 has been recovered from a man convicted of a £1.3m property fraud. Shaun Kiely, previous of Helmshore and now of Preston, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2011 for operating a property investment fraud through his company
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Blackburn woman and Love Island star stuck at Alton Towers after losing key on Rita
A businesswoman from Blackburn was left stranded in Alton Towers with her boyfriend, from Clitheroe, after their car key “went absolutely flying” from one of the fastest rollercoasters in the UK. Camilla Ainsworth, a former contestant on The Apprentice
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Trial date set as man pleads not guilty to assault and stalking offences
A man will stand trial next year after denying assault offences and stalking. Brandon Robinson, 28, appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Wednesday (July 31). Robinson, of Within Grove, Huncoat, entered not guilty pleas to offences of strangulation
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Look at life at Fearns High School in Bacup in the 1990s
We’re heading back to school in the Nineties in this week’s Looking Back. This collection of photos from the archives shows life at Fearns High School in Bacup. Outdoor pursuits teacher Peter Zagorski shows visitors to the Fearns High School
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Home decor firm keeps it in the family with fourth generation
Blackburn family firm Graham and Brown has welcomed its fourth generation into the business as a 26-year-old International Business graduate takes over as Community and Social Manager. Iona Graham, 26, is the eldest daughter of chief executive
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You could inherit a fortune in Lancashire if you have one of these surnames
Could you inherit a fortune? The unclaimed estates in Lancashire have been released by the Treasury this August and one could be yours. When a person dies without leaving a will and there appear to be no family members, the estate passes to the
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Man who missed trial date due to 'acupuncture appointment' has sentenced reduced
A man has won an appeal against a sentence imposed on him after a judge and magistrates deemed the original sentence excessive. Adil Abdul Nabi Nagraoui, 39, from Blackburn, was given an 18-week suspended sentence and a consecutive four-week suspended
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Michelin Guide restaurant pledges to keep fine dining 'affordable'
A renowned Lancashire restaurant is pledging to provide affordable fine dining. Aven, known to be Preston's only fine dining restaurant, is listed in the Michelin Guide and boasts of three AA Rosettes. After successfully launching a month-long
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New Darwen restaurant headed by former Premier League chef previewed
Blackburn and Darwen's business community got an exclusive preview of a new restaurant on July 30. CDJ Riverside in Lower Darwen was formerly Uncle Jack's pub before being renovated into a European bar and kitchen. Chef Dan Jolley and his business
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Former church approved to become half-way house for care leavers
A former Blackburn church has had plans approved to become a 'stepping stone' house for children leaving local authority care. Nelson-based Identity Care Housing can now convert the eight-bedroomed property, known as The Vicarage, in Bentham Road
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National Gallery brings travelling art studio to Blackpool
Blackpool will host the National Gallery’s travelling art studio in partnership with arts organisation, LeftCoast, this September. For two weeks, enthusiasts will have a chance to experience hands-on activities facilitated by artists Nerissa Cargill
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Sentence date fixed for man who murdered his housemate
A man who pleaded guilty to murdering his housemate has had a sentence date fixed. Richard Chamberlain suffered multiple stab injuries when he was attacked by Frank Wrona, 44, at the property in New Market Street, Colne. Officers were called
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Pendle Council introduce new chess tables in parks
Pendle Borough Council have utilised government funding to provide new chess tables across its parks. Chess table-topped four-seated picnic benches have been installed in Marsden Park, Nelson, and Letcliffe Park in Barnoldswick. The council
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2 Lancashire areas named among most affordable places to live in the UK
Two areas of Lancashire have been named among the most affordable places to live in the UK. Ciphr revealed that the average property in the UK now costs £281,000 (as of April 2024) which is 8x the average UK salary of £34,963. It revealed the
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Warning of delays on M6 this weekend while 'abnormal object' is moved
Motorists have been warned to expect delays on the M6 this weekend while a huge electricity transformer is transported. The transformer is being carried from the port at Heysham in Lancashire to a holding site at Longtown north of Carlisle in Cumbria
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Look inside the £1.8m home with dreamy cinema room and bar
A “truly magnificent home” in Mellor has entered the property market – and it’s the ideal home for movie lovers. With its own cinema room, the £1.8m property has five bedrooms and is “immaculately presented to an exceptional standard”. Pleasant
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John Eustace names four positions he wants Blackburn Rovers to strengthen
John Eustace is targeting another 'three or four' players to bolster Blackburn Rovers' squad before the transfer window ends. Rovers have been particularly busy this week, breaking their duck in the market and adding six new faces to the squad.
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Why this Lancashire water park is among the best in the UK
A Lancashire waterpark has been named among the best in the UK in a list by blooloop. Introducing the list, the publication said: “In no particular order, we explore the wave pools, flume rides, waterslides, lazy rivers and splash zones at the
