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‘Best of Burnley’: Community unites to clean vandalised Muslim graves
In a show of unity in Burnley, volunteers have turned out to help clean up Muslim graves that were daubed with paint at a cemetery. The discovery was made on Monday morning with images and footage from the scene showing a row of headstones vandalised
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Girl missing for nearly two weeks has links to East Lancashire, police confirm
A girl who has been missing for nearly two weeks has links to East Lancashire, police have said. The 15-year-old, who has been named only at Katelan by Durham Constabulary, has been missing from the town of Newton Aycliffe since July 23. In
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He's back! Freddie Flintoff takes youngsters on Indian tour after horror crash
Lancashire-born ex-cricketer and TV star, Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, has taken a ragtag bunch of young cricketers on a sub-continental tour. In early 2023, former international cricketer Freddie Flintoff had planned to take a bunch of youngsters
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Four people appear in court charged over weekend's disorder in Lancashire
Four people have appeared in court having been charged following disorder across Lancashire on Saturday (August 3). Officers arrested 22 people overall, with 20 of those being in Blackpool, one in Blackburn, and one in Preston. Of those, 18
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‘Distressing for families’: Muslim graves vandalised with paint
There has been ‘outrage and disgust’ after a number of graves in Burnley were daubed with paint. The discovery was believed to have been made on Monday morning. Images and footage from the scene show a row of headstones vandalised with paint
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Lancashire Police's Dog Unit 'blown away' by kindness as gifts pour in
Police dogs in Lancashire have been sent gifts as a thank you for their help following the disorder in Southport. Dog handlers as Lancashire Constabulary have also been sent appreciative gifts after assisting Merseyside Police over the last week
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Police looking for two men as cars 'set on fire' in arson attack
Police are looking for two men as part of an arson investigation in Nelson. Officers say two vehicles were set on fire in Bevan Place on July 4, shortly before 2am. The suspects are believed to be two men who travelled to Bevan Close in a vehicle
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TV vet Dr Scott Miller shares 5 beach dangers all dog owners should look out for
Taking your pooch to the beach can make for a fun day but there are some dangers you’ll need to be aware of. While you’ll probably know to keep your dog cool in the sun, there are more dangers to the seaside than heat. TV vet Dr Scott Miller
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Roadworks causing major tailbacks for drivers in Blackburn
Drivers are facing long queues on a section of a busy Blackburn road. There are two sets of temporary lights in Montague Street at two different sections of the road. The roadworks are causing further delays on adjoining routes. One lane of
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Five arrests made after Barclays branch targeted by protesters
Five people have been arrested after a bank was vandalised in the early hours of this morning. Police said two men and three women have been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a building and are currently in custody. Officers
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Meeting Danny Batth: Blackburn Rovers move and secrets to Championship success
Danny Batth insisted he had no hesitation at joining Blackburn Rovers despite his move falling through 12 months previous. The 33-year-old signed for Rovers last week, a deal that had been more than a year in the making. A two-year deal had been
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Memorial Park to celebrate improvements with free event
A free event to celebrate improvement works at Memorial Park will be held on Sunday, August 18. Picnic in the Park is a free event and will take place in Great Harwood between 12pm and 4pm and will feature live performances from Stacksteads Brass
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Coroner's 'neglect' concerns over hospital operation death
A CORONER who ruled the death of a hospital patient following a catheter fitting was contributed to by neglect has been told procedures have been overhauled. County senior coroner Dr James Adeley also questioned why East Lancashire Hospitals NHS
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3000 cannabis plants discovered following police raid
Police have discovered 3000 cannabis plants at a property in Preston. Officers said they were called to Aqueduct Street following reports of 'suspicious activity' on Sunday. On arrival police discovered around a huge number of cannabis plants
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Derby County sweating after transfer complication ahead of Blackburn Rovers
Derby County are still without a goalkeeper as they prepare to start the season at Blackburn Rovers on Friday night. John Eustace's side host the newly-promoted Rams at Ewood Park to kick off the Championship campaign. Derby finished second
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Vandals smash windows and douse Barclays branch in red paint in 'protest'
A town centre bank had its windows smashed and shopfront covered in red paint by vandals from protest group Palestine Action. The branch of Barclays, in St James's Street, Burnley, was hit by the group protesting against the bank's links to defence
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Police appeal after two vehicles set on fire
Officers in Nelson are appealing for information after two vehicles were set on fire. Police said the incident happened on Thursday July 4 at around 1.48am, on Bevan Place. A police spokesperson said: “We believe the suspects are two males
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Man arrested over concerns he was 'approaching children' in town centre
Police have arrested a man over concerns that he was 'approaching children and shoppers' in Blackburn town centre. The incident happened at around 1pm on Sunday in The Mall and the King William Street area of the town. At around 1pm yesterday
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GP pressures revealed as collective action begins
Some Lancashire GPs are carrying out consultations with up to 70 patients in a single day, an organisation which represents the county’s primary care medics has said. The Consortium of Lancashire and Cumbria Local Medical Committees (LMCs) revealed
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Just Stop Oil protesters arrested near Manchester Airport earlier today
Police arrested four Just Stop Oil protesters close to Manchester Airport on Monday morning. Three women aged 21, 30, and 53, and a man aged 23, were detained on suspicion of conspiring to cause a public nuisance. They were also found to be
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Why are there riots in the UK? Reasons for violent disorder explained
A number of riots have taken place across the UK in the past week, fueled by anti-immigration sentiment from the far-right. Plenty of vandalism and violence has occurred, with cars and buildings burnt, projectiles thrown at mosques, police attacked
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Councillor and MP clash after leader accused of making ‘racist’ comments
An MP and councillor have clashed after the leader of the Conservative party at Burnley Council was accused of making “racist” comments. Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has called some of Councillor Alan Hosker’s comments “disgraceful” and “racist”.
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John Eustace provides fitness update on three new Blackburn Rovers additions
John Eustace doesn't expect Kyle McFadzean, Danny Batth or Andi Weimann to be available for several weeks as they build up their fitness. Blackburn Rovers were busy in the transfer market last week, signing five new players, including those three
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'We will find you': Police make 22 arrests over racist protests across county
Police have said they will find and arrest those involved in so-called 'anti-immigration' demonstrations across the county over the weekend. Lancashire constabulary said it had made 22 arrests over Saturday and Sunday. Twenty of those people were
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Foodies set to get a taste of valley's finest festival fare
One of the highlight's of East Lancashire's culinary calendar is set to kick off with a series of events to prime the palate. Promoters of Clitheroe Food Festival are launching the Taste Fest portion of their proceedings from today, Monday.
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Man hurled racist abuse at security guard outside a hotel
A man from Colne racially abused a security guard outside a Burnley hotel. Dale Blezard, of Jim Smart Way, hurled racist abuse at a security guard, on December 16, 2023. Blezard, 30, must now pay the security guard £100 compensation. For
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Men's Shed running new projects to support wider community
An organisation aimed at supporting men is hoping to branch out to wider communities to help as many people as possible. Having received feedback from the council and other support groups, the Men’s Shed in Rossendale decided to engage with several
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Bakers set to open SIXTH bakery with speciality breads, cakes and beyond on menu
Bakers are preparing to bring their bakes and sweet treats to Burnley when they open a market stall. The Artisan Bakers is set to open a stall at Burnley Market this weekend. The stall will open on the balcony of the market hall, on August 10,
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New multi-million pound estate of affordable homes set for town
Blackburn could be set to get a multi-million-pound new estate of 152 homes for affordable rent. Social housing provider Together Housing, in partnership with Place Capital Group, has submitted plans for 152 houses at a new Whitebirk Park estate
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Cloud formation that looks like bird in flight photographed by camera club member
This great photograph was taken by Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club member Steve Brayne. Can you spot the dove from above? (Picture: Steve Brayne) He recorded this unusual cloud formation but can you spot the bird in the clouds? Steve said
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Children raise money for Alder Hey hospital in response to Southport stabbing
Children in Oswaldtwistle have raised money for Alder Hey Hospital after hearing about the recent stabbings in Southport. By selling sweets and drinks outside their house Lucas Hartley, Millie Leaver, Madeline Fish and Kirsty Mitchell raised more
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Taking register at first day at Pleckgate but pupils had no desks
There was clearly something missing when these pupils reported to Blackburn’s newest school in April 1968 - their desks! First day at Pleckgate, Blackburn, April 1968 This photo was taken on the day that Pleckgate School opened in Blackburn
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Increase in number of police officers suspended from duties this year
More Lancashire Constabulary officers were suspended from their duties this year, new figures show. Home Office figures show Lancashire had the equivalent of 14 full-time officers suspended as of March 31 – an increase on 10 a year earlier.
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Tyrhys Dolan talks replacing Sam Szmodics, Blackburn Rovers love and his future
Tyrhys Dolan has not ruled out extending his stay at Blackburn Rovers and wants to assume the role of talisman this season. The 22-year-old has one year left on his contract at Ewood Park. Discussions have been ongoing for around 12 months to extend
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Inside innovative new indoor golf facility that puts end to wet and cold games
A new indoor golfing facility has opened in Darwen – and its set to put an end to cold and wet trips to an outdoor course or driving range. GoGolf, which opened on Sunday, July 27, is a joint venture from Stephen Malone, Owen Leigh, Stephen Hamer
