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PDSA issues urgent warning to pet owners ahead of Turkish 'heat bomb'
The PDSA has issued an urgent warning to pet owners following reports of a 40C Turkish ‘heat bomb’ making its way to the UK this week. The vet charity said temperatures are expected to reach 27C in some parts of the UK on Monday, August 19 and
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Reds denied first win of season by late Harrogate equaliser
Stanley were denied a first win of the season in the third minute of added time as Sam Folarin rescued a point for Harrogate. The visitors had led twice through James Daly and Ellis Taylor but entered stoppage time trailing after goals from Tyler
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John Eustace sends Blackburn Rovers transfer message after Sam Szmodics sale
John Eustace insisted Blackburn Rovers must reinvest some of the money from Sam Szmodics' sale to boost their squad. Rovers' star man left to join Ipswich Town on Friday in a deal worth an initial £9million, plus add-ons. The big question now
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Burnley boss Parker on Cardiff victory and Turf Moor 'energy'
Scott Parker is ready to use all his past experiences to guide Burnley back to the Premier League after an impressive 5-0 win against Cardiff. In his first home game since replacing Vincent Kompany as Clarets boss, his side laid down a marker in
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Man charged over shoplifting offences
Police have charged a man over shoplifting offences in Hyndburn. Liam Hendry, 34, was charged with 10 offences of shoplifting and three breaches of a criminal behaviour order. He has been remanded into police custody and will appear before
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Gueye and Hedges bright in Norwich City draw
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 5 Was having a good game up until the point of passing the ball straight to Sainz, which would've cost a goal
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Yuki Ohashi salvages late draw with Blackburn Rovers equaliser at Norwich City
Yuki Ohashi stepped up off the bench to rescue a point for Blackburn Rovers as they drew 2-2 with Norwich City. Two goals in eight minutes turned the match on its head and looked to have cost Rovers the match. John Eustace's side made the perfect
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Norwich City 2-2 Blackburn Rovers: Ohashi rescues late equaliser
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Police want to speak to these men after 'theft and fraud' outside hotel
An investigation is underway after a bank card was believed to have been stolen from outside a hotel. Police say that the bank card was one of several items to have been taken from a vehicle parked outside the Holiday Inn Express on Pendle Way
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Man arrested in connection with 'nasty assault on woman'
A man police had wanted to speak to in connection with an alleged “nasty assault on a woman” has now been found. Earlier this week Lancashire Police appealed to the public for help to find a man they named as Jonathon Crook, who they wanted to
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Blackburn's Community CVS earns recognition in Ofsted inspection
Community CVS in Blackburn has been lauded by Ofsted for significant improvements across all aspects of its training centre provision. The organisation has now opened enrolment for the next cohort of its "Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care
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Volunteers sought for high-octane three-day tractor-pulling event
The NSPCC is scouting for volunteers for an upcoming high-octane event centred around the 'world's most powerful motor sport.' Slated to take place over three days from August 23 to August 25, the European Tractor Pulling Committee Eurocup will
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Cancer survivor reveals why he is backing work of 'amazing' charity
A Rawtenstall man who was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer has spoken about how he wants to inspire others to fight the illness. Nathan Hill was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a type of cancer that attacks patients’ bones or the tissue around
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Award-winning production returning to Blackpool Grand Theatre
The return of a classic thriller to Blackpool Grand Theatre has been announced. Stephen Daldry's multi-award-winning National Theatre production of J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls will be back at the theatre in February next year. This
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A brew with a view - 5 of the best coastal cafes you can enjoy in Lancashire
No matter the time of year, there’s something about enjoying a cafe and even better if you can enjoy a walk or seaside views beforehand. With so many cafes to choose from in Lancashire, we’ve rounded up some of the best you can enjoy along the
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How to get free tickets at Blackpool Pleasure Beach for the bank holiday weekend
Theme park fans can bag free tickets to Blackpool Pleasure Beach this coming bank holiday weekend. The attraction is looking for 'Queue Review Officers' to disprove the notion that people only manage five rides on average during a visit to a theme
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Staff at security firm raise £2,000 for vulnerable young people
Staff at a Colne-based company have raised £2,000 as part of an appeal to help vulnerable young people. Employees at GB Integrated Systems (GBIS) raised £1,000 by selling tickets for the Positive Action in the Community (PAC) Big Prize Draw.
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Lancashire foods among Britain's most authentic - spot any of your favourites?
Three Lancashire foods have been named among the 50 most authentic foods in Britain in a list by The Telegraph. The newspaper said: “While the nation’s restaurant establishment has rightfully earned its flowers over the past few decades, you don
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team as John Eustace faces attacking dilemmas
John Eustace has a dilemma in attack as Blackburn Rovers prepare to face Norwich City. Rovers will, of course, be without the services of Sam Szmodics, who completed his move to Ipswich Town on Friday. Dilan Markanday is also absent from the matchday
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Traffic misery for drivers on busy Blackburn road set to continue
Traffic misery for drivers on a busy Blackburn road is set to continue until the end of the month. There have been long delays for drivers in both directions on Montague Street for the past two weeks. Earlier, the one.network website listed the
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Main road service station car wash upgrade approved
A service station on the main road between Blackburn and Darwen has been given permission to rejig its car washing facilities. The Kay Group (UK) Ltd can now go ahead with the changes to its Bolton Road Service Station in Darwen despite objections
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Blackpool pub selected as a stand-out location for Wetherspoons tour
A tour operator has chosen The Velvet Coaster pub in Blackpool as a highlight on its northern tour. Last month, it was announced that MyUKTour would be orchestrating two holidays centred around JD Wetherspoon pubs. The Velvet Coaster, a vibrant
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Almost 200 affordable homes soon to be available for Ribble Valley residents
Longridge residents are being given the chance to buy or rent nearly 200 affordable homes. The homes, available for purchase or rent, are soon to be built in the Alston Grange and Higher Road developments. Eligible residents, with an annual
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Two men wrestled with security officer who tried to stop them stealing from shop
Two men wrestled with a security officer who tried to stop them stealing from his store. Blackburn magistrates heard Shaun Clark was in breach of a criminal behaviour order (CBO) by entering the Dunelm store. Clark, 33, of no fixed address,
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Holidaymaker calls out Booking.com for listing 'unbookable' Morocco apartment
A Blackburn dad who booked an apartment in Morocco has raised concerns after saying the property can no longer be reserved on Booking.com. The man, who wished to be referred to as Mr Mulla, said he had booked the Marina Agadir Apartment for five
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NAMED: The 79 people sentenced following violent protests
A total of 79 people have been sentenced following violent unrest after the Southport stabbings at the end of July. These sentences are a result of various acts of disorder across the UK. Here is a list of all the adults who have been sentenced
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Photos show life in the classroom in Bolton 50 years ago
This week we are heading back half a century with this collection of photographs which show life at schools in Bolton in 1974. It’s hard to imagine that all those young faces staring out of the pictures are now all in their 60s, many having reached
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View along King Street shows empty shops in Blackburn town centre
If you stood in the same position today, the view down King Street in Blackburn would be very different. King Street, Blackburn, 1983 This photo was taken in 1983, shortly before the block of empty shops on the left was demolished. Does
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I tried a Starbucks Too Good To Go bag and it's a haven for sweet treat lovers
You may have heard of the Too Good To Go service and I tried what Starbucks had to offer through the programme to see what it was like. Too Good To Go exists as a way to fight food waste, with many businesses offering bags of unsold products near
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The Bay series five to premiere at Lancashire film and TV festival
Popular TV series The Bay is set to premiere at Morecambe's film and TV festival later this year. The latest series of the ITV drama, which is set in Morecambe, will premiere at the town's month-long celebration of TV and film this November.