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John Eustace's honest verdict on Blackburn Rovers defeat and subs explanation
John Eustace explained that injuries prompted Blackburn Rovers' change of formation whilst admitting Blackpool 'wanted it more'. Two goals in six minutes for the Seasiders swung the game and knocked Rovers out of the Carabao Cup. They had led 1
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Leo Duru stands out despite Blackpool defeat
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 6 Could do very little about either goal after being badly exposed, in all truth. Good save to deny Apter making
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Blackburn Rovers exit Carabao Cup after six-minute Blackpool comeback
Two goals in six minutes saw Blackburn Rovers knocked out of the Carabao Cup as Blackpool came from behind to win 2-1 at Ewood Park. Rovers had looked on course for a place in round three until the Seasiders turned the match on its head. Makhtar
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Gregg’s rowing for glory and raising awareness
Gregg Stevenson hopes to bring his remarkable story full circle by medalling at the Paralympics in Paris with rowing partner, Lauren Rowles, in the in PR2 mixed double sculls. The former Royal Engineer Commando worked for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
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Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK
Money Saving Expert (MSE) has explained the £200 grants towards school uniforms in depth. MSE, which finance guru Martin Lewis founded, explained everything in a handy guide. It said: "If you're on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit
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Van driver reversed along hard shoulder of M55 after missing exit
A driver has been reported after reversing along the hard shoulder of the M55 after missing their exit. The van driver told police they “didn’t see the potential danger they caused” for making this manoeuvre as they “only reversed a short distance
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Blackburn Rovers confirm Owen Beck deal as transfer deadline looms
Blackburn Rovers have completed the loan signing of Owen Beck from Liverpool. As reported by The Lancashire Telegraph on Monday, the left-back has penned a season-long deal with the Merseysiders. He completed the formalities of the deal on Tuesday
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Creamfields crowd gallery – can you see yourself in our festival photos?
CAN you see yourself in our Creamfields crowd gallery? Tens of thousands of people attended this year’s staging of the electronic dance music festival in Daresbury over the bank holiday weekend. In total, around 70,000 were expected at the
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Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Blackpool: Rovers crash out the Carabao Cup
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Videos show scale of mess and tents left behind as Creamfields clean-up starts
VIDEOS are starting to emerge on social media of the mess left behind after Creamfields. Around 70,000 people attended the electronic dance music festival in Daresbury over the bank holiday weekend. Festivalgoers attended from Thursday to Sunday
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McDonald's to launch new milkshake this week but you'll need to act fast
McDonald's has announced that it will be launching a brand new milkshake within days but British customers will have to act. The Grimace Shake, which is already popular stateside, went viral when it was introduced to US restaurants last year.
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DVLA issues number plate fine warning ahead of change next week
Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal as the new “74” vehicle registration number rolls out next week. Motorists in England, Scotland and Wales will see the new numbers next week, as the first 74 plates hit the
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Oreo products recalled and 'do not eat' warning issued due to health risk
Whatever Brands have recalled several Oreo products as they may pose a possible health risk to some consumers? The company has recalled five Oreo products as they may contain peanuts, which are not mentioned on the label. The Food Standards
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Police search for woman wanted for breaching court order
Police are on the hunt for a woman wanted for breaching a court order and are appealing for help. Brodie Navin, 20, has links to Burnley and Bacup. She is described as being 5ft 5in and of a small build. Any immediate sightings of Navin
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Emergency services called to late night crash which caused £50,000 worth of damage
A dealership is counting the cost after a car crashed into a wall and into its parked vehicles. It is believed a house was also damaged as a result of the crash which happened last night. Emergency services were called to Blackburn Road, Egerton
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Wrestler stabbed in infamous hotel stand-off dies at 63
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former wrestler who was involved in one of Blackburn's most bizarre encounters. Wrestling pundits have remembered Sid Eudy - known professionally as Sid Vicious, Sid Justice and Sycho Sid - after his death aged 63 following
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Tony's 'delicious' new chocolate bar already sold out online spotted in Tesco
A new Tony's Chocolonely chocolate bar has been spotted by eagle-eyed shoppers in UK supermarkets. Tony's is already responsible for a range of popular chocolate bar flavours including milk caramel sea salt, dark milk pretzel toffee and dark milk
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Emmerdale to air hour long episode on Belle King's future with husband Tom
ITV's Emmerdale is set to explore Belle King’s experience of domestic abuse through three potential futures for the character. Belle, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, has been suffering coercive control and abuse at the hands of her manipulative husband
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Want to watch Strictly Come Dancing live? 2024 series tickets now available
Strictly Come Dancing has announced that people can apply for tickets to be in the audience for its 2024 series. On its website, it shares: "The stunning 22nd series returns, bringing glamour and show stopping dancing back to Saturday nights on
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Joy for East Lancashire town after People's Postcode Lottery win
Residents of an East Lancashire town are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning ticket on Tuesday (August 27) was in Colne, and those with a ticket and a BB8 0QJ postcode were awarded the prize in the
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Mum nicknamed 'Pot Noodle queen' loses six stone by making these changes
A super slimmer who would eat Pot Noodles for lunch every single day looks unrecognisable after ditching the instant snack - and losing a whopping six stone. Tara Jennings, 26, would often have them for tea as well and was nicknamed the 'Pot Noodle
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Carabao Cup third-round draw key information for Blackburn Rovers fans
Blackburn Rovers will discover their opponents in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, if they beat Blackpool. John Eustace's side are looking to ensure their place amongst the Premier League big hitters and continue their unbeaten
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57 of the best photos from this year's World Gravy Wrestling Championships
THE teenage winner of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships said his mum was “ecstatic” and his brothers gave him a gravy-soaked hug after he won the competition. The East Lancs Hospice fundraiser at the Rose n Bowl in Stacksteads on Monday saw
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Children's home manager in £185,000 payout over sacking
A former children’s home worker is due a £185,000 payout after an employment tribunal ruled she had been wrongly sacked. Dee Leigh had fought a disability harassment and discrimination case against Lancashire County Council after being dismissed
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Blackburn Rovers close in on next signing as Liverpool relationship pays off
Blackburn Rovers are in advanced talks to sign Owen Beck on loan from Liverpool, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 22-year-old left-back looks set to join John Eustace's squad after Rovers beat off competition from other Championship clubs
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Man jailed after racially abusing officer at police station
A man from Colne has been jailed for eight weeks after racially abusing a police officer. Mark Bell, 50, had his sentence uplifted from six weeks by Blackburn Magistrates' Court. Bell, of Oak Street, racially abused the officer at a police
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Pictures show extent of crash which closed main road through town
Pictures shared with the Lancashire Telegraph have shown the damage caused following a crash in Rishton on Saturday night. Hermitage Street, the main road through the town, was closed at around 7.30pm on Saturday (August 24) after a Mini Cooper
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Body of woman found in Lancashire identified after family come forward
The body of a woman who was found dead in a Lancashire village last week has been identified following a police appeal. Officers were called to Dawson Lane in Whittle-le-Woods on Friday (August 23) to a report that a woman had been found dead.
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Devo, Islamophobia, flood defence and winter fuel cash on agenda
AN East Lancashire local authority will hold a full council meeting tonight (Tuesday) to discuss its attitude to devolution in the county and whether it should have a powerful elected Mayor following Labour's July 4 General Election victory. Burnley's
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Charity that rescues horses and ponies hosting family fun day at farm
A farm housing horses and ponies in East Lancashire is inviting families to a fun day of activities next month. The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is hosting a family fun day at Shores Hey Farm in Briercliffe on Sunday, September
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Kabaddi fans brave chilly weather to watch sporting spectacle
Hundreds of people from across Lancashire braved the unseasonal chilly weather to watch Kabaddi in Blackburn. The Kabaddi Mela took place at Pleasington Playing Fields on Sunday, at a new location at the site next to the changing rooms. The
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Engineering more ‘active’ villages for Ribble Valley
PIONEERING work to ensure rural communities in East Lancs stay active outside of work is set to be rolled out to new areas. Villagers in Dunsop and Slaidburn, in the Ribble Valley, benefitted from the work of a Sport England pilot project called
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Plans submitted to turn former stables into gym/health spa
Plans have been submitted to turn former stables in the grounds of a historic country house into a gym/health spa. Hall Foot in Worston is a large 19th-century house set on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, boasting large grounds to the rear.
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Singer to join East Lancs choir for their centenary celebrations
A classical celebration will unite international opera tenor Seán Ruane with the choir he decided not to join nearly 40 years ago, acclaimed Rossendale Male Voice Choir. Although that encounter didn’t work out for Seán, who at that time lived in
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team and anticipated changes against Blackpool
John Eustace will rotate his Blackburn Rovers squad once again when they face Blackpool in the Carabao Cup second round. Rovers beat Stockport County 6-1 in round one to set up this clash with the Seasiders. Rovers did the double over Blackpool