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Exceptional' day for Tauheedul Islam Boys’ students
The principal at Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School (TIBHS) said he was "proud" of the achievements of all the pupils at the school. The school said 84 per cent of pupils achieved a ‘strong pass’ (grades 9-5) in GCSE English and maths. Zeyad
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Burnley land Nottingham Forest centre-back Joe Worrall
Burnley have completed the signing of defender Joe Worrall from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper over a four-year deal at Turf Moor to bolster Scott Parker's centre-back options. Worrall has more
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'Pride of Pleckgate': Pupils reach new heights at Blackburn school
The headteacher at one of Blackburn's biggest schools has commended the "belief and self-confidence" of pupils on GCSE results day. Pleckgate High School headteacher Aishling McGinty said the school had "high expectations of pupils" and want them
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All the best pictures from Westholme School
One of the region's top Independent schools, Westholme is celebrating after producing another strong set of GCSE results. The school said it had seen year-on-year improvements at every grade, including almost double the percentage of grade 9s
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Pupils at trio of Darwen schools celebrate success
The hard work of students at three Darwen schools has been commended by a senior teaching staff. Around 470 students across Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio School (DAES), Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) and Darwen Vale High School picked
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Can money with the late Queen Elizabeth II's portrait on still be used in the UK?
Coins and notes with King Charles III’s portrait on have now entered circulation in the UK with the nation being encouraged to look out for them when handling change. The £1 coin that has recently entered circulation depicts a pair of British bees
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Police confirm millionaire Mike Lynch has been found dead off Sicily coast
The bodies of five people found after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily have been identified by the Italian coastguard, with one of them being businessman Mike Lynch. Divers had been attempting to access the boat - which is around 50m (
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Do cyclists have to obey speed limits? The bylaws to watch to avoid prosecution
Motorists must follow certain speed limits when travelling on roads in the UK, but what about cyclists? Do they have to follow the same speed restrictions? If you are caught exceeding the speed limit as a driver you can be fined, receive points
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Duncan McGuire ends transfer speculation after failed Blackburn Rovers move
Duncan McGuire has signed a new deal at Orlando City, ending his ongoing transfer saga. Blackburn Rovers thought they had signed the American striker in January only for the deal to be rejected by the EFL. McGuire then return to the Major League
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Blackburn Rovers to assess injury doubt before Oxford United clash
Hayden Carter is an injury doubt for Blackburn Rovers this weekend against Oxford United. The centre-back went off in the closing stage of Rovers' 2-2 draw against Norwich City at Carrow Road. Carter took a late knock and missed the final minutes
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John Eustace provides Blackburn Rovers transfer update with targets confirmed
John Eustace has confirmed that Ryo Germain and Rabbi Matondo are amongst Blackburn Rovers' transfer targets but nothing is imminent. The Rovers head coach wants at least four new faces in the final eight days of the window, which shuts at 11pm
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‘I was really nervous’: Pupils share results day experiences
Pupils at St Wilfrid's C of E Academy have spoken of their hopes for the future on GSCE Results Day. The school is based off Bank Top in Blackburn and some of the highest achievers at the school said they were proud of their achievements. Parents
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This town was ‘target for thieves’ after vehicles stolen and homes burgled
Police have issued a warning after Darwen was targeted by thieves on Wednesday night (August 21). During the evening, two vehicles were stolen and two burglaries were reported. The incidents occurred around Exchange Street, Avondale Road, Douglas
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Met Office issue weather warning as storm set to hit Lancashire
A "danger to life" weather warning has been issued as a storm is set to hit Lancashire and other parts of the north tomorrow, Friday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as Storm Lilian is set to sweep across the north with strong
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Blackburn Rovers transfer latest including Ryo Germain and goalkeeper update
Blackburn Rovers have a deal agreed in principle for Ryo Germain but the move remains in the balance, the Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 29-year-old winger has been a target for several weeks with Rovers keen to bolster their options in
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Police issue message after kids pull up plants and play knock-a-door run pranks
Police are urging parents to speak to their children after gardens were trampled and "knock a door" run pranks were played in the Ribble Valley. Officers have been contacted by people in the borough who are “aggrieved” due to youths playing knock
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Blackburn Rovers' financial picture after Venky's court case delayed again
Venky's have again reiterated their commitment to funding Blackburn Rovers despite their court case being postponed until November 13, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. It is the third time this calendar year that the Court of Delhi has pushed
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Lewis Travis opens up on Blackburn Rovers exit and John Eustace texts
Lewis Travis insists he had to leave Blackburn Rovers in January due to Jon Dahl Tomasson but is delighted to be back as captain under John Eustace. The Rovers skipper left Rovers on loan in the New Year after a fallout with the Danish head coach
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Burnley confirm Sander Berge and Anass Zaroury exits
Burnley midfielder Sande Berge has completed a permanent switch to Fulham for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old has put pen to paper over a five-year deal at Craven Cottage with an option for a further 12 months. Manchester United had also
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Road to be closed until next week as United Utilities fix burst water main
United Utilities was called to a burst water main in Darwen last night (August 21) and the team spent hours in attendance. There is a burst water main at the junction of Watery Lane and The Clough. United Utilities began investigating at around
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Updates as students across Lancashire get their GCSE results
7:35pm Thank you for joining us today. We will have further updates and pictures on Friday. Thank you also to
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Driver reported by police after 'hogging' lane on M6
A driver has been reported for "hogging" a lane of the M6. The driver of the car was spotted by police travelling in lane three on the M6. In the three-lane stretch, they remained in lane two and ignored requests by police to use the correct
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Organisers expecting big crowds for Kabaddi festival at park
Organisers and fans are gearing up for a major Kabaddi event in Blackburn. The Kabaddi Mela will take place at Pleasington Playing Fields on Sunday with festivities kicking off in the afternoon. Ahead of the festival, volunteers gathered at
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Blackburn hospice ‘humbled’ after being rated outstanding
East Lancashire Hospice, based in Blackburn, has been awarded an outstanding rating following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC, the independent regulator of health and social care in England, conducts rigorous
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Meet Andrew and Dave - Bolton's answer to Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear
Popular toys come and go and whilst most get passed on or donated to charity, some end up taking a trip round the u-bend and beyond. And while Buzz Lightyear may have gone to ‘infinity and beyond’ to save his pals, here in the North West it could
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Why Dolan believes Rovers can make 'big change' this season
Tyrhys Dolan reckons Rovers can use their struggles last season as fuel to kick on and climb the Championship table. It was a difficult campaign at Ewood Park but ended on a high as John Eustace’s men secured safety on the final day following victory
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Tributes to former sweet shopkeeper who has died
A man well-known in Little Harwood who is described as a “legend and a true angel” has died aged 67. Yunus Pandor, known locally as Reggie, was known in the community for his sweet shop on Whalley Old Road throughout the 1980s. Running the
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Neighbours' horror at discovering XL Bully mauled man to death - and hearing gunshot
Neighbours spoke of their horror after a man was mauled to death in his own home by an XL Bully - and hearing the moment police shot the dog. David Daintree died on Tuesday night, August 20, after being attacked by the animal at his home at Ashley
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Lancashire water activity centre offering big discount
A Lancashire water activities centre is offering a 30 per cent discount for visitors. The daily discount will apply from 10am until 11am and 5pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday until the end of August. At Wild Shore Blackpool, in Weeton, the focus
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Blackburn charity shop to host 'Summer Savings' day with many prices slashed
Sue Ryder's Blackburn charity shop is hosting a single-day 'Summer Savings' sale this Saturday, August 24. The King Street shop is slashing prices on a wide range of products including kids' clothing, toys, games, and pre-loved furniture. Scheduled
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Bank holiday weekend packed with events across Lancashire - details of 14 to enjoy
If you're looking for something to do this bank holiday weekend, there's a range of events taking place across Lancashire. With a rich mixture of food festivals, music, theatre and quirky championships dotted across the region, there’s something
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Issa brothers seek permission to knock down Thwaites former visitor centre
THE property arm of the Issa brother business empire has applied for permission to demolish the vacant former Thwaites Visitor Centre. The building in Penny Street, Blackburn, was last the temporary home for Blackburn's Bureau Centre for the Arts
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Historic East Lancashire venue gives people extra chances to go behind scenes
A HISTORIC East Lancashire theatre undergoing a restoration project is offering members of the public extra opportunities to see inside the venue and hear about its 130-year history. The Burnley Empire Trust is set to open the building during Heritage
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Pub is one of the 'best kept secrets' of the Lancashire Moors
Nestled within the wild and wonderful Lancashire Moors, the Strawbury Duck is a hidden gem - possibly one of the area's best-kept secrets. The Strawbury Duck, located near Entwistle reservoir, is a traditional British pub providing drinks, food
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New ITV game show casting for contestants to be paired with celebrities
Whisper North TV, the makers of popular shows like Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, are casting for a new ITV game show. They are interested in pairs of contestants, which could be couples, friends, or colleagues, for a parlour gameshow that involves
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Here's when 'Phase 2' tickets to see Jess Glynne go on sale
More tickets are set to go on sale for the MEP Music Festival, which is being headlined by pop star Jess Glynne. The concert will take place at the iMEP Arena, home of Accrington Cricket Club, on Saturday 21 September. Additional VIP tickets
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Rambo and ‘massive dog’ among brave contestants preparing for gravy competition
A former serviceman dressed as Rambo and a woman in a “massive dog” costume are among those preparing to take the plunge at the World Gravy Wrestling Championships, in Stacksteads. The annual event will be held on Bank Holiday Monday at the Rose
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Workers unearth a treasure trove of flushed toys in sewers
United Utilities employees have discovered a toy box full of items at Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works. David Cavill, who operates the jet vac units - the giant flushing and suction machines used to unblock drains - found several bizarre things
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The lowdown on Oxford United ahead of Ewood Park clash
Ahead of Saturday’s clash with Oxford United, we caught up with Liam Rice from The Oxford Mail to get the lowdown on the U’s. What is the mood like around the club? It is really good. They obviously got off to a flyer with the win against Norwich
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Hospital room renamed in honour of midwife who died of rare brain condition
A hospital room has been named in honour of an Oswaldtwistle midwife, who died of a rare brain condition last year. A heartfelt ceremony took place at Burnley General Hospital, celebrating the renaming of a room on the central birth suite in honour
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Lancashire Aldi's bank holiday opening hours confirmed
Aldi has confirmed its Lancashire stores' late August Bank Holiday opening hours. On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, standard hours are in force, with shops open until 8pm on Monday 26th August. However, different stores may vary, so Aldi
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Festival goers thanked for raising funds for cancer charity
Visitors to this year’s Clitheroe Food Festival raised £957 for a cancer charity. Volunteers from the Rosemere Cancer Foundation joined festival goers in Castle Street to run a tombola and raffle. Pete and Christine Gainsley, of Castle Street