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Appeal for information after two children ‘threatened by people with dog’
Police have issued an appeal after reports children were threatened by two people in Burnley. On Thursday, August 22, at around 9pm, two children were reported to have been threatened by two individuals with a greyhound-type dog, on Ada Street.
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Two teenagers, 17, handed sentences after trying house and car doors
Two teenagers have been sentenced following a string of attempted burglaries in Preston. Police received multiple reports, from the Frenchwood and Fulwood areas, in the early hours of yesterday, Tuesday, August 27, of people trying house and car
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20 vehicles seized in Blackburn as police ‘bin the bangers’
More than 20 vehicles have been seized in Blackburn as police ‘bin the bangers’. Police seized more than 20 vehicles from Dickens Street and Highfield Road as part of the police operation, where abandoned and illegal vehicles are removed from Lancashire
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Diversion in place as United Utilities investigate ‘sinkhole’ in town
A road is partially closed and United Utilities are investigating, after a ‘sinkhole’ opened up in Darwen. Residents have been sharing images of works taking place in Lynwood Avenue where a ‘sinkhole’ appeared this week. Blackburn with Darwen
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Transfer state of play as talks progress with Rangers man Cantwell
Talks are progressing between Rovers and Rangers attacker Todd Cantwell, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. John Eustace confirmed after the Carabao Cup defeat against Blackpool that Cantwell is a player on their shortlist. However, it is not
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Fire crews and police called to two-car crash in Clayton-le-Moors
Police and fire crews were seen heading to the scene of a crash earlier today in Clayton-le-Moors. Two cars had been in collision in Dunkenhalgh Way at around 11.45am, with one vehicle leaving the road. Two fire engines from Accrington were
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Emergency services descend after car left road during crash
The emergency services were called to a crash in Church today (August 28). At around 11.50am, two fire engines were called to Dunkenhalgh Way. The incident involved one vehicle that left the road. The fire service used a variety of equipment
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Supercar seized as police crackdown on anti-social driving
A supercar has been seized in Brierfield as police crackdown on anti-social driving. Officers have received reports of vehicles speeding along main roads in Pendle. Police spotted the green and black Lamborghini being driven anti-socially in
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Blackpool interim boss explains tactical tweaks against Rovers
Blackpool interim boss Richard Keogh says the main emotion was "pride" following their Carabao Cup win against Rovers. Keogh, who played for the Seasiders and returned to Bloomfield Road in a coaching capacity over the summer, took charge of the
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Electricity meter bypassed as three ‘dangerous’ cannabis farms found
More than 200 cannabis plants were found and seized in Burnley and Rossendale last week as part of an ongoing operation aimed at targeting and dismantling cannabis farms. The operational activity targeted specific locations where intelligence
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'Took his chance' - John Eustace on Leo Duru's first Rovers start
John Eustace hailed Leo Duru after a promising display against Blackpool on his first Rovers start. The youngster played the full 90 minutes at Ewood Park and earned rave reviews, causing the visitors plenty of problems. He was around the first-team
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Wales boss Bellamy makes exciting prediction about new signing Beck
New Rovers signing Owen Beck has been named in the Wales squad for their Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro next month. Wrexham-born Beck was called up to the senior squad for the first time last season but is yet to win his first
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Clarets complete signing of Manchester United midfielder Mejbri
Burnley have confirmed the signing of midfielder Hannibal Mejbri from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old has put pen to paper over a four-year deal at Turf Moor to become the Clarets' eighth signing of the summer. “I’
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Fire crews spend 45 minutes battling vehicle fire
Fire crews were called to a vehicle fire on Tuesday night near a rural East Lancashire parish. A call came in to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service reporting a vehicle fire in Bacup Road, near Cliviger, at 8.50pm on Tuesday, August 27. One
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Massive increase in cannabis being smuggled to UK airports in suitcases
The amount of cannabis seized from smugglers carrying the drug in suitcases to UK airports has tripled in less than a year, officials have revealed. So far in 2024 around 15 tonnes of the drug has been uncovered at airports, compared to five tonnes
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Blackburn MP slams Starmer's gloomy Budget forecast speech
Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain has hit out after the Prime Minister warned in a speech of a “painful” Budget and that public finances are “worse than we ever imagined”. Keir Starmer was speaking from the rose garden at 10 Downing Street when he conceded
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East Lancs dairy farmer nominated for national award
An East Lancashire farmer is in the running for a top industry award for the care he provides to his herd. The finalists have been revealed for the 2024 British Farming Awards, which over the past 12 years have honoured the hard-working people
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Ramblers' rail service reaches early milestone
Rail bosses in East Lancashire are celebrating an early milestone for a returning ramblers' favourite service. More than 1,000 passengers, as of last Saturday, have now boarded the Yorkshire Dales Express service from Clitheroe to Ribblehead.
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Blackburn presenter urges public to vote after show nominated for NTA
Blackburn television presenter, AJ Odudu, is asking the public to get voting after a reality show she presents has been shortlisted for a National Television Award (NTA). Celebrity Big Brother, hosted by AJ and Will Best, has been shortlisted for
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Brass band delights audiences in Bank Holiday performance at hotel
An audience was treated to a wonderful afternoon of music on Bank Holiday Monday as one of the region's top brass bands performed in East Lancashire. The Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band were back at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel in Chipping on Monday
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Feedback on new assessment tool at East Lancs hospitals 'positive'
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) has introduced a cutting-edge assessment tool across its urgent treatment centres and minor injuries unit, enabling patients to receive faster, more accurate care. In a significant effort to enhance patient
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Hospital worker crashed her car after drinking 4 pints of cider
A HOSPITAL catering supervisor crashed her car as she left the facility. Blackburn magistrates heard Yasmine Marsh repeatedly told police she had drunk four pints of cider and would lose her job. Marsh, 32, of Kings Road, Blackburn, pleaded
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Dangerous driver jailed for killing 'hero' grandad in 60mph crash
A dangerous driver who killed a grandfather who was just three weeks away from retirement in a 60mph crash has been jailed. Preston Crown Court heard how Reece Lawrence Fowler, 33, ran a red light in his van at the junction outside BAE Systems
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Blackburn short-term breaks service gets 10th straight outstanding Ofsted
A Blackburn short-term breaks service which allows children to “flourish” has been rated outstanding by Ofsted. Apple Tree in Blackburn was praised for its service which provides short breaks for children up to the age of 18 with disabilities.
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Giant mural bid for old East Lancashire railway tunnel
A giant mural has been pencilled in for the mouth of a former East Lancs railway arch. Blueprints have been drawn up by a Rossendale Council officer for a huge artwork to adorn the filled-in entrance to one of the Waterfoot Railway Tunnels.
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Man pleads guilty to making indecent images of children
A Blackburn man will be sentenced later this year after pleading guilty to making indecent images. Ryan Mason, 26, entered the pleas at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (August 27). Mason, of Stanley Range, was charged with three counts of making
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Accrington: Family residential centre retains it's good Ofsted status
An Accrington residential family centre, where “parents and children are supported throughout" has retained its ‘good’ status following an inspection by Ofsted. First Steps Northwest, in Queens Road, was inspected on July 17 and 18 and maintained
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MARTIN FURBER: What is ‘raw-dogging’ and should you be doing it
I was quite alarmed recently to read about young men, including Manchester City footballer, Erling Haaland, following a new trend of ‘raw-dogging’ on long haul flights. This involves sitting through the entire flight without any food, water, movement
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How much Blackburn with Darwen parents fined for 'taking kids out of school'
New data has revealed how much Blackburn with Darwen parents were fined for unauthorised absences during school term time. An FOI, submitted by the Lancashire Telegraph, asked how much parents were fined for taking children out of school in term
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Ribble Valley business now at top of industry celebrating 50th anniversary
A Ribble Valley firm is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year having grown from humble beginnings to being a top industry player with global reach. Marbill Developments was founded in Sabden in 1974 and specialises in polyurethane and rubber
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Flash sale: Lancashire Telegraph readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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John Eustace verdict on Todd Cantwell to Blackburn Rovers transfer links
John Eustace admitted Blackburn Rovers have discussed a deal for Todd Cantwell and expects more signings before the transfer deadline. Rovers have made five additions this summer, plus the renewal of Kyle McFadzean's contract, with a minimum of
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Police investigating after mosque shares image of suspected burglar
Mosque leaders say £1,000 was stolen by a suspected burglar who is believed to have hidden inside the building as prayers finished. The incident happened on Thursday, August 15, at the Redhill Jamia Mosque Al-Mustafa in Surrey in the early hours
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Football club opens new community 3G pitch after EFL funding
Accrington Stanley Community Trust (ASCT), the charitable arm of Accrington Stanley, has opened a new 3G pitch to the public. The pitch's opening came after receiving a maximum £100,000 grant from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund.
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Pub's tweet about service pause for Oasis tickets goes viral
A Burnley pub has gone viral after announcing it will pause its early morning service following the announcement of Oasis's reformation. The Royal Dyche tweeted to tell pubgoers it will not be serving drinks at 8.50am on Saturday so staff can attempt