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Rovers and Burnley learn opponents in Carabao Cup second round
Rovers will host Blackpool in a Lancashire derby in the Carabao Cup second round. John Eustace's side ensured they will be in the hat following an emphatic 6-1 victory against Stockport County at Edgeley Park. Sam Szmodics bagged a brace, with
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Council orders Issa brothers' charity to stop functions at former college
Blackburn with Darwen Council has taken enforcement action to prevent unauthorised functions and celebration events at a former college building owned by the Issa brothers' charity. It has told the charitable body, set up by the family of Blackburn
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Plans to convert former ladies' gym to church plan submitted to council
An evangelical Christian church is proposing to turn a Blackburn gym into a place of worship. Colin McLaren has applied for planning permission for the change. He proposes to convert the first floor of the property in Bank Top near Blackburn
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'Enjoyed every second' - Duru delighted after Rovers senior debut
Leo Duru will never forget his senior debut for Rovers after being with the club since Under-10 level. The right-back played the second half against Stockport after being around the first-team squad in pre-season. Duru "enjoyed every second
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John Lewis cutting 153 jobs as part of shake-up across its UK stores
John Lewis wants to cut 153 jobs for a staff shake-up across its stores, per reports. The high street giant claims the proposals are designed to improve customer service, ensuring workers are "in the right place, doing the right tasks at the right
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Boxer Tommy Fury breaks silence on split with Molly-Mae Hague
Tommy Fury says he is “heartbroken” by the end of his relationship with fellow Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague. Hague, who became engaged to Fury in July 2023, announced their split on Wednesday. Fury followed up with a separate Instagram
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These are the countries that do not require 3 months on UK passport for travel
If your passport is nearing its end, you may be concerned about travelling abroad as many countries require you to have a certain amount of time left before it expires. The amount of time required on passports varies from country to country with
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Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than expected next week. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day.
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Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice after wildfires in Athens
Wildfires have been occurring around Greece this summer, including one which broke out in northern Athens over the weekend, so some people might be wondering if it is safe to travel to the country. Beginning on Sunday (August 11) the blaze began
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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone
A petition calling for Labour to axe their changes to Winter Fuel Payments has been signed by more than 370,000 people. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK who was born before 25 September 1957 to help cover their
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Fiancé of X-Factor star Jaymi Hensley dies after falling from hotel window
The fiancé of former X-Factor singer Jaymi Hensley has died after falling from a third-floor hotel window. Oliver Marmon, also known as Olly, fell from a window at the Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Emergency services were
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Stockport boss hopes youngsters can learn from Rovers drubbing
Dave Challinor says Stockport’s youngsters must learn from their drubbing against Rovers and use it as part of their development. The Hatters named a youthful side and Challinor admitted some players were like “rabbits in headlights” against Championship
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Eustace on convincing Stockport win and impact of new strikers
John Eustace is pleased to see Rovers’ work in pre-season paying off in the final third and hopes his strikers can keep showing a clinical edge in front of goal. Eustace admitted last term that the squad needed more sources of goals after relying
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Warning over ‘smartly-dressed man asking to view lofts’
Residents have been warned to ‘remain vigilant’ after a man purporting to be from an energy company was asking to gain entry to homes. On Tuesday, officers in Clitheroe said a smartly dressed man had been knocking on doors at around 8pm, in Eshton
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East Lancs man charged over violent disorder offences in Southport
A man from Colne has been charged over violent disorder in Southport. He was one of three men charged over the offences following incidents in the town earlier this month. Jonathan Duerden, 31, of The Crescent, has been remanded to appear at
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Children's centre grows into £142,000 youth hub thanks to grant
The transformation of Blackburn's Wensley Fold Children’s Centre into a Youth Hub is now complete. A Youth Investment Fund refurbishment grant of £142,000 was awarded to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Young Peoples Services to renovate the building
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Channel 4 casting north west couples for sex experiment TV show
A TV production company is looking for contestants from the north west to take part in Channel Four’s “Open House: The Great Sex Experiment”. Producers are looking for monogamous couples to follow as they experiment in open sexual relationships
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Man charged after £200 of footwear allegedly stolen from stores
Police have charged a man following thefts from two high street stores in Preston city centre. Officers were called yesterday after items of footwear totalling around £200 were taken from TK Maxx and Office on Fishergate. A 33-year-old man
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Is the new UK passport black or blue in colour? Why it changed and what it means
The UK has recently changed the colour of its passport since leaving the European Union but is it black or navy blue? If you’re used to using a red passport, you might be wondering what colour your next passport will be or maybe you’re just unsure
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All the details you need about Carabao Cup second-round draw
Rovers and Burnley will learn their opponents in the Carabao Cup second round tonight. Here are all the details you need. Rovers ensured they will be in the hat following an emphatic 6-1 victory against Stockport County at Edgeley Park. Sam
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Pensioner's scooter banned from Ryanair flight over fears it would 'explode'
A disabled pensioner has issued a warning after her electric scooter was banned from her Ryanair flight over fears it could "explode" mid-air, she claims. Susan Alty, 69, was flying from Paphos International Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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Man sentenced over threats to bus station staff
A man has been sentenced after threatening a staff member at Burnley Bus Station. Police said, earlier this week, a man was arrested on suspicion of causing damage and using threatening and abusive words and behaviour towards an innocent member
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The North West locations where new true-life BBC gripping drama was filmed
TV viewers may have found themselves doing double takes this evening while watching the new BBC true-life drama Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story. The first episode of the BBC 3 series aired at 9pm on TV - will all episodes on BBC iPlayer now -
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True life drama shot in North West airs tonight -as model releases powerful statement
Chloe Ayling has said she hopes a new series based on her kidnapping encourages people “not to doubt victims based on the way they react to a traumatic experience”. The British glamour model was abducted in 2017 after arriving at an address in
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Officers discover 100 cannabis plants following raid
An investigation has been launched after police discovered a cannabis farm in Preston. Officers were called to Waterloo Road in Ashton-on-Ribble at around 10.15am on Monday. When they entered the property, they found around 100 cannabis plants
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Old Post Office which shut after 27 years set to become cafe/wine bar
Plans have been submitted to convert a former post office into a café/wine bar. The application, if successful, would see the old Rising Bridge Post Office converted into a café/wine bar. Alterations to the front and side of the property, in
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Work on 76-home estate praised by council leader on visit
The regeneration of a former mill site in Blackburn has been praised by the council leader following a tour of the site. Elan Homes is currently regenerating 8.6 acres of land in Milking Lane as part of the regeneration of the former Lower Darwen
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Man caught fast asleep in stolen car by police
A man who spent the day cleaning his new car found it had been stolen off his drive when he woke the following morning. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how later that day police discovered Thomas McAleese asleep in the vehicle, a Volkswagen
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Radiology team in Blackburn celebrate major milestone in life-saving treatment
A medical team at an East Lancashire hospital have hit a major milestone in a revolutionary procedure. Royal Blackburn Hospital's radiology team has completed its 500th endovascular repair of an aortic aneurysm, a significant milestone. The
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Ex-pub to shop and barber's shop conversion set for approval
A vacant former suburban pub is set to become a shop, barbers and flats despite more than 100 objections from nearby residents. Councillors have been urged to approve the conversion of the Shakespeare Hotel in Wytham Street, Padiham, when they
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Crowds queue to marvel at ‘hypercars’ in new Blackburn showroom
Car enthusiasts descended on to Blackburn as a ‘hypercar’ showroom opened its doors to the public. The Larossa Supercar Hire showroom is based at Glenfied Business Park and showcases some of the some most expensive vehicles in the country.
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Canal kayak journeys to form new film
A peaceful trip along the Leeds Liverpool Canal is set to be transformed into an unique film focusing on the historic waterway's restorative powers. Supporters of the Super Slow Way initiative have teamed up with artist Adam Chodzko for the project
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Police warning over use of fireworks late at night
Police have reminded people it is a criminal offence to use a firework late at night following complaints by residents. Officers in Nelson said they had received an increase in reports of fireworks being set off late at night. The noise was
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Restaurant owners ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following horror crash
CCTV footage shows the dramatic moment a car ploughed into the front of a popular Oswaldtwistle restaurant. Owners at the Royal Phoenix restaurant on Union Road said they had been overwhelmed by the support from the local community following the
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Blackburn Rovers one of cheapest replica kits in league - but still almost £100
Blackburn Rovers' full replica kit is among the cheapest on offer in the EFL Championship, but it will set fans back just shy of £100 Fans of Burnley FC are among those paying more than £100 for a full replica kit - shirt, shorts, and socks.
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Plans for two-bedroom house at former farm building rejected by council
Plans to turn a building into a two-bedroom house on the border between the Ribble Valley and Blackburn have been refused. The building, Croft Cottage, is at Ramsgreave Hall Farm in Ramsgreave. The application says no external works would need
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Rhythm and blues festival announces additional programme features
Further plans have been announced for a rhythm & blues festival in Colne taking place over the August bank holiday weekend. The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, organised by Colne Town Council, will see more than 50 of the UK's top rhythm
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Alice in Wonderland comes alive in ‘Brickburn’ town centre Lego trail
A colourful cast of Lego characters has been unveiled across Blackburn as a popular town centre trail meets the charm of Alice in Wonderland. Promoters of 'Brickburn' have placed characters from Lewis Carroll's famous tale around the town, following
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Village pub keeps licence despite serving tragic crash death teen booze
An East Lancashire village pub has kept its licence after a review sparked by the death of a teenager to whom it sold alcohol before he died in a quad bike crash. On March 30, 16-year-old Hector Eccles died after crashing his farm vehicle in Worsthorne
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Man threatened to bite police officer's nose off at Clitheroe Food Festival
A MAN arrested at the Clitheroe Food Festival on Saturday went on to assault a special constable and a police officer. Blackburn magistrates heard the incident took place in Market Place where Parkington assaulted a man. Sam Parkington, 28,
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Deadline approaches for car registrations at Burnley show
The deadline for car registrations at Burnley's Vintage and Performance Car Show is fast approaching. The show, organised by Burnley Business Improvement District (BID) and supported by the Rotary Club of Burnley, will take place in the town centre
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Cyber security accolade awarded to Nelson and Colne College
Nelson and Colne College has been awarded the CyberFirst Gold status for 'delivering excellence in cyber security education'. The accolade, given by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), recognises the college's high standard of cyber security
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Girl competes in international hobby horse contests - show jumping with stick pony
A schoolgirl has competed in hobby horse competitions - involving show jumping with a stick pony. Tilly Norris, 11, has miniature pet horses but took up the sport earlier this year as she likes "keeping fit and doing all the jumps." Hobby horsing
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MARTIN FURBER: Striving for ‘perfection’ is unwise
Perfectionism, it’s another one of those words often tossed around casually, but it carries a weight that many of us underestimate. While striving for excellence is something many of us are encouraged to do, perfectionism is a different thing altogether
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National Trust submits plans for major restoration at Gawthorpe Hall
The National Trust has applied to reroof the Grade I-listed Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall. An application has been submitted to Burnley Council for Listed Building Consent to repair the historic building. The building in Padiham is 420 years
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Fully-funded leadership course launched in Lancashire
A fully funded leadership course has been launched in Lancashire. The Skills Network, one of the largest online education providers in the UK, has opened enrolment for its Skills Bootcamp in leadership and management. The Government-funded
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Plans for new railway station in Preston back on track after land row resolved
Plans for a new railway station in suburban Preston are back on track after a wrangle over the land needed to build it was resolved. It comes two months after a proposed development of almost 300 homes in the vicinity of the long-awaited Cottam
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NHS encourages students to consider nursing and midwifery careers
The NHS in the North West is urging students uncertain about their future after A Level results day to consider a nursing or midwifery career. This comes as exam results are due on August 15, with clearing places available for these courses.
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Markanday in talks with Chesterfield over potential loan deal
Dilan Markanday is in talks over a potential loan move to Chesterfield after missing the victory at Stockport County, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 22-year-old was a surprise absentee from the matchday squad as Rovers put six goals
