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Scott Parker starts Burnley reign with convincing win at Luton
Burnley marked their return to the Championship with a deserved 4-1 win against Luton as Scott Parker opened his tenure with an emphatic victory at Kenilworth Road. Luton finished above their visitors in last season’s Premier League relegation
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Man's stalking campaign left victim 'scared to go out'
A 23-year-old man has been jailed for a stalking campaign against a woman. Darren Mitchell stalked her for several months, forcing the woman to make changes to her daily routine to keep herself safe. Mitchell, of Lancaster, threatened to turn
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Image of woman released over Home Bargains 'theft by finding'
Police have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to over an incident of 'theft by finding' at a Home Bargains store. Police said the incident happened last month at the Blackburn store. A police spokesperson said: “Do you recognise
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John Eustace provides injury update on two Blackburn Rovers players
John Eustace insists Blackburn Rovers must bulk up their squad before the transfer window shuts with changes afoot against Stockport County. Rovers travel to Edgeley Park in the Carabao Cup first round on Tuesday night and will give minutes to
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Best spots to see the Perseids meteor shower in Lancashire tonight
A meteor shower is expected to be visible across UK skies tonight (August 12 to 13), including over Lancashire, as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust, producing up to 100 meteors every hour. If skies are clear, the Perseid meteor
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Rape accused man makes first court appearance
A man has appeared before Blackburn Magistrates' Court charged with rape and attempted rape. Christian Lewis, 34, of no fixed address, was also charged with intentional strangulation, assault causing actual bodily harm and making threats to kill
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East Lancs town set for landlord licensing to improve housing
An East Lancashire town is set to get selective landlord licensing for the first time to boost housing standards. Burnley Council's executive has been recommended to introduce the scheme into Padiham when it meets on Wednesday night. The senior
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Two sought over attempted robbery on train
British Transport Police has released CCTV images of two people it would like to speak to following an attempted robbery which took place on a train. At around 8am on Sunday, June 9, on board a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Todmorden, two
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Blackburn Rovers sanction League One move for January signing
Blackburn Rovers have sanctioned a loan move for Connor O'Riordan, who has joined Cambridge United on loan for the season. The young defender signed from Crewe Alexandra in January but was limited to just two substitute appearances. He featured
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'No choice' - Stockport County suffer injury crisis before Blackburn Rovers tie
Stockport County will be forced to field a weakened team against Blackburn Rovers due to their mounting injury crisis. Rovers travel to Edgeley Park on Tuesday night for the first round of the Carabao Cup. John Eustace is also expected to make
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Controversial Hyndburn kids homes set for councillors' nod
Councillors have been recommended to approve three controversial proposals to convert family houses into small children's care homes - two at the second time of asking. All three will be debated by Hyndburn Council's planning committee on Wednesday
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Blackburn Rovers dressing room reaction as debutant responds to first goal
Andi Weimann has stressed the importance of a quick start for Blackburn Rovers after opening their account against Derby County. The Rovers debutant scored the decisive goal to put the hosts back ahead, moments after the Rams had equalised. Weimann
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56-year-old man arrested after police appeal
Police have arrested a 56-year-old man over offences related to stalking in Burnley and Blackpool. Officers had launched an appeal earlier today and shared CCTV images of the suspect. A police spokesperson said: "We asked for your help identifying
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Public urged to order repeat prescriptions before bank holiday
A top pharmacist has called on the public to order their repeat prescriptions in good time for the August bank holiday. Karen O'Brien, chief pharmacist for the north west region, advised that any repeat prescriptions due in the days over the August
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NHS trust celebrates being shortlisted for 'Trust of the Year'
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) has secured a spot on the shortlist for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. The prestigious accolade recognises significant contributions to the healthcare sector
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Blackburn Rovers' rivals make shock decision after one Championship game
Ryan Lowe has become the first Championship manager to leave their post after Preston North End confirmed his exit 'by mutual consent'. Blackburn Rovers travel to Deepdale next month but it will be a new face in the dug out. There has been unrest
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Drink-driving pensioner drank alcohol to dull toothache pain
A pensioner who drank alcohol to dull the pain of a toothache was stopped for drink driving on his way home from buying painkillers. Philip Greenwood, 76, was on his way back home from Skipton to Bolton-by-Bowland at around midday on July 12 with
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Two more charged over disorder offences in Lancashire
Two more people have been charged following disorder in Lancashire. Ethan Miles, 21, of Haig Road, Blackpool, was charged with violent disorder and remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today. Peter Waite, 50, of Cheltenham Road,
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Sam Szmodics and what to expect from Blackburn Rovers in the transfer window
Blackburn Rovers will continue the push to bolster their squad with John Eustace keen to sign four more players before the transfer window ends. Rovers have signed four players for the first-team squad this summer, plus agreeing to bring Kyle McFadzean
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Town's Labour councillors to hold advice surgery on Saturday
DARWEN'S Labour councillors will be holding an advice surgery in the town's library on Saturday. The session at the Knott Street venue will take place from 10:30am to 11:30am. Attending will be Blackburn with Darwen borough councillors Katrina
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Man dies after getting into difficulties in river at popular tourist spot
A man in his 30s has died after entering a river in North Yorkshire. Emergency services were called to the River Wharfe in Burnsall, at 4.39pm yesterday (Sunday) over reports that a person entered the water and encountered difficulties. The
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Man charged over alleged rape and serious assault
A man has been charged with rape and threats to kill following a police appeal. Detectives launched an appeal asked last week to find a man called Christian Lewis over the alleged rape and serious assault of a woman in Burnley. Lewis was found
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Fire crews remain in attendance at medical centre fire
Crews remain in attendance at a fire at Whitworth Medical Centre. One fire engine from Bacup, as well as three units from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, attended just before 8am today (August 12). Whitworth Medical Centre said
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22 Kids and Counting star quits TV show ahead of big career move
22 Kids and Counting has returned to Channel 5 and one of Sue and Noel Radford’s children shared some big news. The show follows the lives of the Lancashire family, including Sue and Noel’s 22 children plus their grandchildren and dogs. As
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Arte et Labore: Sam Szmodics, scoring debutants and Blackburn Rovers' dream start
Blackburn Rovers started their Championship campaign with a bang, beating Derby County 4-2 at Ewood Park. Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson is joined by Ryan Hildred to pick apart the match. It was an action-packed thriller with three goals in 12
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'Aggressive' man arrested after 'brandishing scissors' in town centre
Police arrested an "aggressive" man after he was said to have brandished a pair of scissors towards someone in Burnley. The incident happened in the town centre yesterday afternoon (August 11). Officers received a report after the man was seen
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Why the motorway was closed for nearly three hours early this morning
A motorway was closed in the early hours of this morning after a serious crash. The M6 southbound was closed for around two-and-a-half hours from 1.10am this morning, Monday (August 12). The closure was between J35 for Carnforth and J34 for
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Car on its roof after crash at busy junction
A car overturned onto its roof following a crash in Blackburn yesterday afternoon (August 11). Police were called at around 5.15pm to the junction of Bank Lane and Shadsworth Road. It's not known yet how many vehicles were involved, but a picture
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Contractors boarding up vandalised Barclays bank abused and assaulted
Contractors boarding up the Barclays Bank in Burnley following political vandalism were abused and assaulted by three men. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Omar Gueya was initially trying to act as a peacemaker, but then lost his temper and joined
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Sex offender sent to prison over secret Facebook account
A sex offender opened a Facebook account without telling police as required by his registration requirements. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Ewan Lumley had only been out of prison two weeks when officers discovered the unregistered account
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Fears of huge losses to rural communities after grouse shooting season blow
Seasonal jobs and hospitality businesses are at risk due to a “poor grouse season”, an association representing the industry has said. The Moorland Association has said businesses across the North of England, including in the Forest of Bowland
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Clitheroe art gallery hoping to engage wider community
A Clitheroe gallery is inviting all local artists to get creative and share their love of nature this summer and feature in a community exhibition. The Platform Gallery has asked people of all ages to show off their artistic skills and create work
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Pub and hotel is finalist for best new tourism business at county awards
A hotel and pub which reopened in March has been named as a finalist for an award at the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards. Offshore in Lytham St Annes reopened earlier this year with more than 500 people turning up to celebrate the multi-million-pound
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Some super ways to spend your summer
A summer holiday programme in Blackburn - centred around the Leeds Liverpool Canal - is in full swing. Under the Super Slow Way initiative, a series of activities have been drawn up around their canalside spaces at Audley, Mill Hill and Eanam Wharf
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Parker relishing Luton trip as Clarets kick off new season
Scott Parker has enjoyed his first pre-season with the Burnley squad – but insists there is nothing quite like league football. The former Fulham and Bournemouth boss has been getting used to life at Turf Moor since succeeding Vincent Kompany in
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Former town centre bar could become travel agency
A former town centre bar could become the new site for a travel agency. Harmony Voyages, a family-run travel agent based at Holmes Mill in Clitheroe, has submitted plans to take over the site of Corto. Corto closed in 2023 and the building
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Subway shop refurb deal is last stage of historic terrace revamp
The final contract for the renovation of Blackburn's historic Blakey Moor Terrace building has been awarded. Ramsgreave-based Forrest Joinery and Construction have won the £300,000 plus work to refurbish the former Subway premises at numbers 3
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Leading East Lancs manufacturer completes takeover of precision laser firm
A Darwen-based fabrication and manufacturing company has completed the acquisition of a precision laser cutting company from Bournemouth. WEC Group, based in Junction Street, Darwen, is a leading engineering and fabrication company providing services
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'Long and complicated' redevelopment opens just in time for new season
A project in Burnley, which aimed to create better pedestrian links, and improved public areas, between the town centre and football stadium, is officially complete. Local leaders gathered on Thursday to mark the successful completion of the Town
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Former Blackburn EDL condemns riots and urges kids to learn from his mistakes
A former English Defence League (EDL) leader, from Blackburn, has condemned the current riots and violent protests across the country. Bernard Holmes, who organised demonstrations for the EDL, a far-right group previously run by Tommy Robinson
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Three-bedroom holiday cottage approved despite claims of 'flooded' rental market
Plans have been approved to build a three-bedroom holiday cottage in the Ribble Valley despite claims the local holiday let market has become “flooded.” The site is on land close to Knowle Hey in Stoneygate Lane, Ribchester, allowing for small-scale
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Playground business reports record-breaking month and turnover increase
A playground equipment manufacturer based in East Lancashire has recorded a record-breaking month with turnover increasing by more than 30 per cent. Burnley-based ESP Play has reported a record-breaking July, with turnover increasing by 35 per
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Nightclub could lose licence after increase in violent incidents
An Accrington nightclub could be stripped of its licence following an increase in incidents causing issues for the police. Several meetings have already taken place between the management at Dodge, in Warner Street, and the police and an action
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Union hits out at Frasers Group after warehouse sold to investment company
A trade union has hit out at Mike Ashley-owned Frasers Group after an East Lancashire business's facility was reportedly sold to an investment company. Studio Retail announced there would be around 100 job losses at its site in Accrington last
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The Great Escape (from broadband crimes)
The downside to a broadband contract is that it’s binding. This isn’t a problem if you’re happy with your service, but if you’re fed up and waiting to get out, this can be incredibly frustrating. It becomes a waiting game that seems to drag on
