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Stanley sign midfielder Khumbeni on loan from Bolton Wanderers
Stanley have signed midfielder Nelson Khumbeni on loan from Bolton Wanderers until January. Khumbeni played under Ged Brannan at Morecambe last season and has been around the first-team squad at Bolton in pre-season, getting on the scoresheet against
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Norwich City confirm decision on wantaway star ahead of Blackburn Rovers game
Norwich City will be without wantaway star attacker Jon Rowe against Blackburn Rovers. The Canaries attacker dropped out of the squad for their Championship opener last weekend amid interest from Marseille and Leeds United. The French club have
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Police discover around 150 cannabis plants at property following raid
Police said they are investigating after a major cannabis grow was discovered in Accrington. Officers were called to the Spring Street area yesterday following reports of suspicious activity. Once entering the building they discovered around
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Motorist killed best friend in snowbound horror crash
A MOTORIST who caused a crash which killed one of his best friends after stealing a hire car and driving it at nearly four times the speed limit in snowy conditions has been jailed. Police had pulled over a hired BMW 1 Series, containing four pals
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Jail for man who took leading role as 'violent mob' descended on town
A 41-year-old man has been jailed for two years for his part in major disorder in Blackpool. Roger Haywood, of Yew Tree Close, Blackpool was described as being 'a prominent member' of the group involved in disorder in the resort almost two weeks
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East Lancs town's latest flood protection measures approved
THE next four phases of a £9million scheme to protect an East Lancashire town from future flooding have been approved by councillors. Burnley Council's development control committee granted planning permission for the measures which are part of
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Sam Szmodics sends emotional goodbye message after Blackburn Rovers exit
Sam Szmodics has issued a heartfelt goodbye message to Blackburn Rovers fans after joining Ipswich Town. The 28-year-old has officially joined the Tractor Boys, leaving in a deal worth a minimum of £9million. Rovers offered Szmodics a new contract
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'Dangerous' rapist who attacked 'screaming and crying' victim jailed
A 'dangerous rapist' who attacked a woman while she was screaming and crying has been jailed. Daniel Owen Mercer, 39, was sentenced after being found guilty by a jury at Preston Crown Court on Thursday. The court heard the victim was screaming
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Pub to shop, barbers and flats conversion approved despite 128 objections
A VACANT former suburban pub is to become a shop, barbers and flats despite more than 100 objections from nearby residents. Councillors approved the conversion of the Shakespeare Hotel in Wytham Street, Padiham, when they met on Thursday night.
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Man wanted over serious assault on woman
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to over a serious assault on a woman. Jonathon Crook is wanted as part of an investigation into an assault on the woman in her 30s in Darwen earlier this month. Crook, 42, is white,
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Blackburn Rovers confirm Sam Szmodics sale to end Ipswich Town transfer saga
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the sale of Sam Smzodics, who has joined Ipswich Town in a permanent deal. The Lancashire Telegraph understands the fee is in the region of £9million, with add-ons likely to ensure Rovers receive eight figures for
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Woman in a critical condition after serious crash
A woman is in a critical condition after a crash involving three vehicles. Emergency services were called just before 4.10pm yesterday to Bolton Road, Roddlesworth. They found that a VW Golf, travelling on Bolton Road, had crashed with a BMW
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Blackburn Rovers have given fans a taste but now must deliver in 14-day deadline
The saying that “A week is a long time in politics...” has long been attributed to Harold Wilson, the Huddersfield Town-supporting former PM. There are some who dispute he said it but either way, what is clearly true, is that four days can be a long
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Pub's licence revoked after 16-year-old boy died in quad bike crash
AN East Lancashire country pub faces losing its licence after a review sparked by the death of a teenager to whom it sold alcohol before he died in a quad bike accident. On March 30, 16-year-old Hector Eccles died after crashing his farm vehicle
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Issa brothers' controversial new units approved by councillors
THE property arm of the Blackburn billionaire Issa brothers' new bid to build three controversial industrial units on Hapton’s Burnley Bridge Business Park has been given planning permission to go ahead. This latest proposal, aimed at creating
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Burnley winger Odobert completes Tottenham Hotspur switch
Burnley winger Wilson Odobert has completed a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old arrived at Turf Moor from Troyes 12 months ago and scored four times in 33 matches last term as the Clarets were relegated
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Blackburn Rovers must back Steve Waggott's words with action after Sam Szmodics sale
Saying goodbye is never easy but Blackburn Rovers fans will wave Sam Szmodics off with every good wish in the world. The six-week transfer saga is at an end, much later than we all expected. At the time of writing, Szmodics is in Suffolk finalising
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Blackburn Rovers icon Bradley Dack completes EFL move after Sunderland exit
Blackburn Rovers icon, Bradley Dack, has rejoined former club Gillingham on a free transfer. Rovers bought Dack from the Kent-based club back in 2017. At 750K, he is regarded as one of the club's best pieces of business in the last decade.
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All the best pictures from Nelson and Colne College
Staff at Nelson and Colne College said they are celebrating a 100 per cent pass rate in 17 A-level subjects. The college also shared some of the most inspirational stories from pupils who were going on to further education. Principal Lisa O
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Impressive-looking Savoy was pulled down in the Fifties
This imposing building was one of Burnley’s most popular places of entertainment in the pre and postwar years. Savoy, Burnley 1953 (Picture: Newsquest) Situated on the corner of Manchester Road and Red Lion Street, the Savoy Cinema had opened
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Nursery praised for 'exceptional' work in first Ofsted inspection
A Blackburn nursery has been rated good by Ofsted in its first inspection, and was praised for its wide range of activities to keep children active and learning. Kids Planet, based in Jack Walker Way, opened in 2022 and caters for more than 120
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Dinosaur adventure thrills coming to this Blackburn park
Families are being invited to take a tour of Dino Fun World at Witton Park in Blackburn this weekend. The four-day event begins on Friday, August 16, and runs through until Monday 19. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a journey back to prehistoric
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New football pitch to make way for pipeline given go ahead
Councillors have approved a new seven-a-side football pitch agreed to avoid the controversial relocation of a village football club to make way for a giant water pipeline. The scheme for Huncoat United is a result of the £1.75billion project to
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Two children's homes plans rejected and one deferred
Hyndburn Council's planning committee has refused to approve two controversial proposals to convert family houses into small children's care homes. Consideration of a third such scheme was deferred to a future meeting. All three were debated
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Knifeman told person at bus stop 'if he did back flip he would go and stab a bouncer'
A MAN seen brandishing a knife in Great Harwood town centre made a bizarre comment to people waiting at a bus stop. Blackburn magistrates heard James Butterworth told an individual that if he did a back flip he would go and stab a bouncer.
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Darwen schools commended for their 'fantastic achievements'
Students at two Darwen schools were commended for their "hard work and dedication" following their A-level results. Pupils at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) and Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio (DAES) are part of a new collaborative
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Ahead of rare Manchester show Thomas Dolby reveals 'I'm drawn to new things'
The Eighties was a decade in music which produced an astonishingly eclectic array of characters who all made inroads into the charts and who are still remembered some 40 years later. Thomas Dolby, he of the hit single She Blinded Me With Science
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‘Amazing’ Westholme sixth form pupils deserve 'excellent results'
Westholme Inspired Sixth Form pupils are celebrating after another "outstanding" set of A-level results. The independent school in Blackburn said a quarter of pupils were awarded the top A* and A grades. Drama results came out on top, which
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Sixth Form head praises 'dedication' of students
St Wilfrid's C of E Academy in Blackburn has shared details of some of its top performers following this year's A-Level results. Students at the sixth form were all praised for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year. Head
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East Lancs town gets new park with table table and plants
An East Lancashire town has gained a new park - complete with an outdoor table tennis table - on one of its gateways. The green space in Netherfield Road, Nelson, aims to brighten up neighbourhood. A new park has been created after Pendle Council
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East Lancs man admits being involved in mass violent disturbance in Southport
An East Lancashire man has admitted being involved in a mass violent disturbance in Southport following the killing of three little girls. Jonathan Duerden, 31, of The Crescent, Colne, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at St James Road and Zetland
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Parker eager to build on dream start ahead of Turf Moor introduction
Scott Parker is excited to experience his first home game as Burnley boss – but isn’t getting carried away after a dream start at Luton. The trip to Kenilworth Road couldn’t have gone much better, with the Clarets securing an impressive 4-1 victory
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Ribble Valley pensioners' winter payment plea to MP by Tories
Two Whalley Conservative councillors have condemned the Labour government's decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments to most pensioners claiming 15,189 of them living in the Ribble Valley borough will lose out. Cllrs Ged Mirfin and Mark Hindle want
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East Lancs town's new landlord licensing scheme confirmed
Padiham will be subject to selective landlord licensing for the first time councillors have decided. The scheme aims to boost housing standards in the town. Burnley Council's executive approved the introduction the scheme into Padiham when