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World Gravy Wresting Championship provide East Lancs with thrilling bank holiday
Stackestead's annual gravy wrestling brought its usual showing of East Lancashire fun as contestants battled it out through a two-minute face-off while soaked in hundreds of litres of gravy. The Rose n Bowls in Rossendale hosted what has been considered
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Blackburn Rovers transfer state of play with goalkeeper shortlist identified
Blackburn Rovers have enquired about Mark Travers and he is one of three goalkeepers they are prioritising a move for, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. Reports over the weekend suggested that the Bournemouth goalkeeper is a target for Rovers
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Blackburn Rovers star opens up on 'frustrating period' and transfer links
Arnor Sigurdsson hopes his match-winning goal against Oxford United will reignite his career at Blackburn Rovers. The Icelandic forward stepped off the bench to net the winner against the Us, sending a timely reminder of his quality. Sigurdsson's
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Colne music festival concludes after a "hugely successful" weekend
Punters flocked to Colne last night as the 33rd Great British Rhythm and Blues festival concluded a fantastic weekend with thousands flocking to the town. Festival goers had already been treated to an abundance of live music across the Pendle Hippodrome
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Arte et Labore: Oxford, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers' transfer plans
It's going to be a busy week for Blackburn Rovers so strap yourselves in. John Eustace's side have made a great start to the season with seven points from nine after a 2-1 win over Oxford United. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred break the game
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John Eustace makes honest squad admission after Blackburn Rovers improvement
John Eustace believes Blackburn Rovers are seeing the benefits of a deeper squad after a positive start to the season. Rovers have started the season with three wins in four games, taking seven points from nine in the Championship. Five goals
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Rangers boss makes prediction on future of Blackburn Rovers transfer target
Rangers boss Phillippe Clement has not ruled out the sale of Rabbi Matondo but expects the winger to remain with the Scottish club. Blackburn Rovers are interested in Matondo, amongst a number of other wide players. John Eustace wants to add four
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Northern rail operator announces significant senior appointment
A rail operator has added a senior appointment to their ranks. Chris Clarke has been named head of operational delivery in the North West by train operator Northern. Previously employed for 13 years at Transport for London (TfL), Clarke was
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Oxford United boss questions referee decision for Blackburn Rovers goal
Oxford United boss Des Buckingham questioned whether Blackburn Rovers' equaliser should have stood but cursed poor finishing for their late defeat. Rovers ran out 2-1 winners thanks to Arnor Sigurdsson's curling strike. Oxford had been decent value
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Thousands brave rain to turn out at town's annual canal festival
Thousands braved the rain on Sunday afternoon to turn out for the Burnley Canal Festival. The free event at Finsley Gate Wharf on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal attracted families across the town who were treated to a range of free activities. Highlights
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New Independent MP wants to make Blackburn 'brilliant' again
Adnan Hussain was the shock general election victor in the Labour stronghold of Blackburn on July 4 after a bruising campaign with Gaza front and centre. Local Democracy Reporter Bill Jacobs interviewed the 34-year-old Burnley-born lawyer who was
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International Dog Day: How therapy dog Boris brightens up care home
Therapy dog Boris will be the star attraction at a care home as staff and residents celebrate International Dog Day today, Monday, August 26. HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home, in Burnley, will pay thanks to canine companionship by honouring the joy
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All the finalists revealed ahead of new cultural awards
Burnley’s first ever awards programme, which intends to recognise the borough's cultural organisations and individuals, has announced its finalists. The Culture Burnley Awards is being run by Burnley Leisure and Culture and hope to promote a host
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Duxbury owl statue that was "so special" defaced by vandals
An Owl Statue, which mysteriously appeared in a Duxbury woodland has been defaced by vandals. The sculpture, which was carved from storm damaged trees, appeared in the park woodland in 2014 and had captured the imagination of the community.
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Mosque fighting far-right hate with community event
A mosque in Nelson is hosting a community barbeque for residents of all backgrounds in a stand against civil unrest. Ghausia Masjid Mosque, on Clayton Street, will host the event run by Dockray Events and Management which hopes to bring all communities
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Study finds a fifth of homes in this borough do not have green space access
A study has shown that around one fifth of homes in Blackburn with Darwen do not have access to green space. The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs estimates close to 14,000 of the 64,700 households in the borough do not have an
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Trial date set for man after not guilty plea to assault charge
A trial date has been set for a man after he denied a charge of assault. Shaine Smith, 38, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday (August 23) charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Smith, of Railway Close, Facit
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East Lancs leisure centre offers ladies only 'Feelgood Suite'
GREAT Harwood's Mercer Hall Leisure Centre now has a "Ladies Only Feelgood Suite". The dedicated wellness and fitness space is designed to provide women with a comfortable, supportive environment and empower women of all ages and levels of fitness
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Museum curators redesign gallery for 150th anniversary
CURATORS at Blackburn Museum are trying something new with one of their well-known exhibition spaces to celebrate their 150th anniversary. Members of the Creative Collective, established during last year's National Festival of Making, have taken
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Man torched girlfriend's lease car by throwing lit bedsheet into it
A man torched his girlfriend’s lease car following a row. Blackburn magistrates heard the £15,000 vehicle was a write off as a result of the blaze. The court was told Robert Wallace had sent his girlfriend a text message saying he was going
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These were the most booked spas in Lancashire in 2023
Looking for a perfect spa escape in Lancashire? We’ve got a round-up of the five most booked spas in the area, known for their top-notch treatments and serene settings. Here's where locals and visitors are flocking for the ultimate relaxation.
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Couple share the secret to a happy marriage after 60 years together
A Blackburn couple who married 60 years ago have been congratulated by the King on their diamond anniversary. Harry and Dylis Ellison, who tied the knot in August 1964, were surrounded by family as they marked the special occasion with a celebratory