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Doolan's verdict as Stanley exit Carabao Cup at Tranmere

John Doolan says Stanley are "a young side that are learning" following their 3-0 defeat at Tranmere in the Carabao Cup. Harvey Saunders scored an early opener before Josh Williams doubled the lead courtesy of a wicked deflection. Brad Walker

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John Eustace provides Sam Szmodics and Blackburn Rovers transfer latest

John Eustace is still unclear whether Sam Szmodics will stay at Blackburn Rovers despite his goal-scoring return to the starting XI. The forward has been the subject of intense speculation and offers from Ipswich Town. However, the Premier League

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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Sam Szmodics and John Buckley stand out

Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 6 Had absolutely nothing to do - apart from pick one out of his net. Nothing he could do as it was headed past

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Blackburn Rovers new boys find the net in six-goal Stockport County rout

Blackburn Rovers secured their passage into round two of the Carabao Cup with a comprehensive 6-1 win over Stockport County. John Eustace made light work of their League One opponents, with four goals in the opening 31 minutes. Stockport's young

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I went to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and these are 5 things Swifties need to know

In just a few short days the megastar that is Taylor Swift will be returning to London’s Wembley Stadium for the final dates of her European Eras Tour dates. The ‘You Belong With Me’ singer was previously in the capital back in June for three dates

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Vaccine warning for pregnant women as rollout could help thousands of babies

Pregnant women have been urged to get a vaccine that could prevent 5,000 babies a year from being admitted to hospital. All women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant on September 1 will be offered a single dose of a vaccine that guards against Respiratory

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UK tipped for 'second August heatwave' with temperatures set to soar again

Temperatures have been sizzling in parts of the UK this week and it looks like we could see a second heatwave arriving very soon. The Met Office recorded the hottest temperature of the year so far on Monday, August 12 - with temperatures reaching

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Expert reveals pension trick that could earn you £665 a year and stop HMRC tax

A finance expert has explained how you could avoid paying tax and boost your pension by hundreds of pounds a year. People about to claim their state pension may find themselves suddenly paying a large amount of tax thanks to the personal allowance

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James Corden issues important filming update on Gavin and Stacey final episode

James Corden has given a filming update on the final episode of sitcom Gavin & Stacey. It was revealed in May the series would return for one last time on Christmas Day 2024. The programme, which aired between 2007 and 2010, returned in 2019

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Wizz Air launches new 'unlimited flight' membership for under £500 per year

Do you love to travel and can't stop booking flights abroad? Wizz Air has introduced an annual "unlimited flight" membership offering its customers multiple flights for a set fee paid in advance. "All You Can Fly" is a 12-month membership program

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Video released of man in indecent exposure appeal

Officers investigating an incident of indecent exposure in Burnley have released CCTV image of a man they want to speak to. The incident happened on Thursday, July 18 at about 3.30pm when a man was seen near Bleekhouse Park, Westbourne Avenue exposing

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Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK again this week, according to the Met Office. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, several

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Stockport County 1-6 Blackburn Rovers: Rovers through to round two

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'I thought I was going to die': Police release images of officer's injuries

Police have release shocking images to highlight the dangers officers face when working at night across clubs and pubs in the region. PC Ashley Aspinall suffered a serious head injury, including bruising to the brain when he was knocked to the

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Five new bungalows on fly-tipped open land back on the agenda

Lapsed proposals to redevelop a patch of Blackburn open land blighted by fly-tipping are back on the planning agenda. Kabir Sharif has re-applied for planning permission to build five detached bungalows on the tarmac and grassed area fronting onto

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Blackburn soap star Alex Bain enjoys launch of Hot Wheels City Experience with family

Former Coronation Street actor Alex Bain joined a host of famous faces for the launch of an interactive and nostalgic experience that brings the iconic Hot Wheels toy cars to life.  The Hot Wheels City Experience zoomed into the BEC Arena, in Trafford

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Stunning photos capture Northern Lights over Blackburn last night

One stargazer in Blackburn was treated to the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Northern Lights last night, from the comfort of his own back garden. Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club member Joe Jackson captured a stunning photograph of the Aurora Borealis

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Church of England sorry for letting down abuse survivors after Blackburn canon payout

The Church of England has apologised to abuse survivors who have been “let down by the church”, after a clergyman reportedly assessed as a potential risk to children and young people was given a payout. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York acknowledged

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Cemetery work identifies new spaces for future burials

Site investigations at a number of Pendle cemeteries have identified extra space for future burial plots, and further tests are due at one site. Pendle Council has discussed the need to provide new burial space across the borough, along with space

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'Record turnout' for popular East Lancs food festival

Promoters of a popular East Lancs foodie fiesta say they have broken their visitors' record in 2024. Organisers of Clitheroe Food Festival say 25,000 people descended on the Ribble Valley town for the day-long event at the weekend. Some producers

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Schoolboy 'got into difficulty and drowned' in Lake District finds inquest

An inquest into the death of a 16-year-old Burnley boy who appears to have drowned on a school trip to the Lake District has been suspended pending the outcome of investigations by Cumbria Police.  Abuzr Mirza, from Burnley, died on July 25, while

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Watch as pregnant elephants enjoy 'aqua-natal' swimming at Blackpool Zoo

Two pregnant elephants are staying fit and healthy at Blackpool Zoo as they take part in ‘aqua-natal’ exercise. Two keepers have implemented the exercise to help the persian elephants as they know the benefits. Noorjahan and Esha are due to

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Thief squared up to and punched Tesco security guard in face

A shoplifter took up a boxing stance in front of a security guard who stopped him from entering the store. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Liam Leek then punched the member of staff once to the face. Leek, 26, of Trinity Street, Oswaldtwistle

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Tesla driver was twice alcohol limit when he crashed on bridge's 'tight bend'

A man involved in a head-on crash on a bridge over the River Ribble was found to be more than double the drink-drive limit. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Dean Ackroyd accepted he had taken a narrow corner onto the bridge at Ribchester a "little

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Four new holiday apartments for Ribble Valley hotel approved

Plans to make four new holiday apartments at a hotel near Sabden have been approved by planning officers. The Wellsprings Hotel, in Clitheroe Road, already has three holiday lets which they say are popular with visitors to the area. Details

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'Functioning alcoholic' held gun to wife's head after argument

A “functioning alcoholic” held a gun to his wife’s head while he held her by the throat after he became angry with her. John Singleton, 59, was described as a functioning alcoholic by his wife of 32 years in a pre-sentence report, a stance which

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Host of East Lancashire businesses nominated at county tourism awards

A number of east Lancashire businesses have been nominated at this year's Lancashire Tourism Awards. The finalists - including Burnley's Woodland Spa and Bertram's Restaurant, and Oswaldtwistle's Britannia Tap & Grill - have been announced by Marketing

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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with three full debuts at Stockport County

John Eustace will ring the changes tonight against Stockport County with Danny Batth, Andi Weimann and Yuki Ohashi in contention for their full debuts. All three of Blackburn Rovers' new signings came off the bench against Derby County on Friday

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One fresh face on list of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week

One new face appears 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.  The new man is Joe Campbell,

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Plans for 'eyesore' former dairy to become a house blocked by council

Plans to turn an “eyesore” former dairy in East Lancashire into a home have been knocked back. Permission in principle was sought from Ribble Valley Borough Council to turn the dairy at High Head Farm in Moss Lane, Chipping, into a house back in

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Plans for barn to become four large homes refused for second time

Plans to convert a former sheep barn into four four-bedroom homes have been refused for a second time. Patricia Hewitt submitted proposals to Ribble Valley Borough Council in December to convert the barn at Alston Old Hall Farm, between Longridge

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Carter Place Hall sparks debate about where it was and what it was called

Unless you are a Rossendale native or into local history, it’s likely you won’t recognise this rather splendid hall pictured in 1963. (Image: Newsquest) This photo shows Carter Place Hall near Haslingden, a 28-room mansion that had been built

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Blackburn named one of the best places to work for maths graduates

Blackburn is one of the best places in the UK to work if you have a maths degree, according to new research. The town was ranked ninth for young professionals with a mathematics degree by Calcworkshop, a maths education platform. The research

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Volunteers hand out roses at funeral of stabbing victim

Volunteers from a Blackburn charity joined mourners in Southport to pay their respects to Alice da Silva Aguiar, who was killed in a mass stabbing at a dance class. Alice, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were all killed in the attack

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New bid to revive former Gospel Hall submitted

A second bid to convert a former Blackburn missionary church into a new shop and flat has been submitted. In January the proposal for the Gospel Hall in Victoria Street, Shear Brow, was turned down by planners over fears is could lead to the building

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Trial date set for man who denies two counts of burglary

A Blackburn man will stand trial later this year after denying two offences of burglary. Christopher Brookes, 65, pleaded not guilty to the offences at Preston Crown Court on Monday (August 12). Brookes, of Lockside, Blackburn, is alleged to

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Crime prevention advice on offer at Lancashire Police expo

Lancashire Police has revealed details of the first ever Crime Prevention and Community Safety exhibition to take place in the county. Businesses and members of the public are invited to drop-in to the University of Central Lancashire on Wednesday

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Paint firm redevelopment features major fire safety upgrade

A major Darwen employer proposes to dramatically upgrade its fire safety and sprinkler system as part of a redevelopment of its site. Crown Paints has revealed details of the work at its Lower Eccleshill Road polymer plant. In 2018 the firm's

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'Tough decisions' face near-150-year-old swimming club if finances don't improve

“Tough decisions” could need to be made at a near-150-year-old swimming club if its financial situation does not improve. Blackburn Centurions was founded in 1878 and has been the leading competitive swimming club in Blackburn with Darwen during

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Issa Bros new plan for controversial Burnley units urged for nod

The property arm of the Blackburn billionaire Issa brothers' empire has made a new bid to build three controversial industrial units on Hapton's Burnley Bridge Business Park. This latest proposal, aimed at creating more than 100 jobs, will be debated

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Major East Lancs junction improvement project now on the starting grid

The starting gun has been fired for a £30 million drive to tackle congestion at one of the key gateway junctions into Blackburn and Darwen. Planners have given the final sign-off for the 16-month project at the M65's Junction 5, near Guide.