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US rapper Fatman Scoop dies aged 53 after collapsing on stage
US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53, his talent agency MN2S has confirmed. The artist, whose real name was Isaac Freeman, had success around the world and topped the UK Singles Chart in 2003 with Be Faithful. Fatman Scoop was also known
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How much are the judges on The Voice UK worth as the ITV show returns?
The Voice UK is back for 2024 along with a new look judges/coaches panel. Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am are back for another season, but will be joined by three new faces for the latest series of the singing talent show. The 2024 series will
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Burnley v Rovers: Four arrested for racism and pyrotechnics at Turf Moor
Four arrests have been made at Turf Moor and an enhanced police presence is in place following the East Lancs derby between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley. Three men and a 14-year-old boy were arrested during the match for offences including racism
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Parker's verdict on derby draw and 'world class' Weimann goal
Burnley boss Scott Parker admitted there was some “frustration” following their 1-1 draw against Rovers at Turf Moor. Lyle Foster gave the Clarets an early lead with a clinical header but it was cancelled out by an Andi Weimann stunner. Rovers
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Lancashire locals share their favourite walking routes in the county
Whether you like to go on a woodland stroll on a weekend or you fit in a few steps during your break from work, Lancashire has plenty of enjoyable walking routes for locals and visitors to experience. Often, finding a new walk can take a bit of
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Man dies after being found collapsed outside Morrisons store
A man in his 50s has died after being found unresponsive outside a store in Blackpool. Officers were called to Amy Johnson Way to reports a man had been found collapsed outside the Squires Gate Morrisons store. A police spokesperson said: "
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'Poor' - John Eustace's verdict on controversial Blackburn Rovers decisions
John Eustace was left frustrated by the officials' performance but praised Blackburn Rovers after they held Burnley to a 1-1 draw. 11 yellow cards were shown by referee Tony Harrington, including two to Makhtar Gueye, who was sent off mid-way through
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Man arrested and M6 reopened following incident
A man has been arrested and traffic has been released on the M6 near Lancaster following an incident. Traffic had been stopped in both directions between Junction 34 Lancaster and Junction 33. National Highways said there were delays of around
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Ten-man Rovers draw at Burney after Weimann stunner
Rovers left Burnley with a point despite finishing with 10 men following a fierce East Lancashire derby at Turf Moor. Lyle Foster had given the Clarets an early lead but it was cancelled out by an Andi Weimann stunner. John Eustace’s side went
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Carter and Travis immense at Burnley
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 7 Didn't have a lot to do despite Burnley's dominance. One save in the first half and another off the post which
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I transformed my kitchen using Stacey Solomon's easy storage hacks - tried any?
“Tidy house, tidy mind” is a saying I have lived by for as long as I can remember. If you asked me who my celebrity obsessions are, I would sheepishly say Stacey Solomon and the Style Sisters (it’s no longer Harry Styles). Even at primary school
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Burnley 1-1 Blackburn Rovers: Rovers hold on for a point with ten men
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Thousands watch pop icon Mel B switch on Blackpool illuminations
Pop icon Mel B said she was excited to be back in Blackpool as she switched on the town's famous illuminations. The singer made a nostalgic return to the place where her career first started to light up the seafront at the end of a spectacular
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Arrests made after nearly £700 worth of items stolen from Boots store
Police have arrested five people, including a teenager and 60-year-old woman after items were stolen from a Boots store in Blackburn. Officers said they were called just after 5.35pm on Thursday to reports of a theft at the store in Townsmoor Retail
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Seven injured in multi-vehicle crash which closed motorway
Drivers can expect delays in both directions following a major crash on the M6 on Friday. Emergency teams had worked through the night on the section of the carriageway between Junction 27 Wigan and Junction 28 Leyland. This morning, lane three
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Budding estate agent suffered stroke on holiday - at the age of just 17
A woman who suffered a stroke when she was on holiday, at the age of just 17 and almost did not survive, is now going from strength to strength. Lauren Schofield, 19, an apprentice estate agent with Pendle Hill Properties, suffered a stroke caused
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How East Lancs football clubs ranked in Fair Game Index 2024
A new index of fairness in football has ranked clubs in East Lancashire against the rest of the footballing pyramid. Fair Game, a campaign group working to improve how the sport is governed, said the sport is “far from perfect” but sees the potential
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Company fined after breach of pedestrian crossing planning conditions
An East Lancashire property developer has been fined thousands due to a breach of planning conditions. Langdale Homes Limited, and its director Katie Louise Irvine, have been fined a total of £2,802 for failing to comply with a notice relating
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This East Lancs council paid housing benefits two times slower than national average
Hyndburn Council took an average of 35 days to process new claims in housing benefits between January and March 2024. Recent statistics published by the Department for Work and Pensions listed the council as taking almost double the time to pay
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Historic hall that's thought to date back to 1600s could be yours for this price
A home in Bacup is on the market and there is a lot of history hidden in the walls. Broadclough Hall, on Burnley Road, is described as a “superbly impressive” home with plenty of character. The grade II listed building has a date stone with
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Police air tobacco sales fears over licence switch at shop
An official objection has been made to a premises licence switch in Accrington amid claims the applicant has links to illegal tobacco sales. Police licensing officers in Hyndburn have urged councillors to reject a premises licence transfer for
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Man said he would 'stab bouncer' if bystander 'did a backflip'
A man who brandished a knife at a town centre bus stop has been jailed. James Butterworth, 41, told an individual at the bus stop in Great Harwood that if he did a backflip he would go and stab a bouncer. Earlier in the day on August 9, he
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with injury doubts for East Lancs derby
John Eustace has a few selection dilemmas for his first East Lancs derby as Blackburn Rovers travel to Burnley. The Rovers head coach is unlikely to throw any of his new faces straight into the firing line, unless necessary. Owen Beck is perhaps
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Senior councillor found to have breached code of conduct
A senior East Lancashire councillor was found to have breached a code of conduct and showed disrespect towards councillors. The deputy leader of Pendle Council and its Liberal Democrat group boss David Whipp was found to have disrespected fellow
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Two East Lancashire men have sentence dates over drugs conspiracy pushed back
Two men from East Lancashire have had their sentence hearings over a heroin and cocaine conspiracy pushed back to October. Hasnain Ashraf, 34, and Paul Moxham, 50, were due to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Friday (August 30). Ashraf
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Locals recommend these places to visit in and around Blackburn for food and drink
Blackburn and its surrounding areas are home to a variety of restaurants and takeaways to choose from so if you’re looking for some recommendations, you won’t need to search much further. We asked locals where their favourite places for food and
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Top honours for Blackburn restaurants at annual ceremony
Two Blackburn restaurants picked up the big awards at a glittering national ceremony for the second year running. The Asian Restaurant Awards took place at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate and saw the MyLahore team and Kebabish Original win top
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River retaining wall repairs get cash boost
Work is getting underway to repair a retaining wall next to an East Lancs waterway which has been damaged since late 2022. Initial funding was found by Lancashire County Council to fund the restoration of the wall overlooking Limey Water, off Burnley
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Trial date set for man who denied sexually assaulting a boy
A man will stand trial next year after denying two counts of sexually assaulting a child. Stefan Saghin, 29, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Thursday (August 29). He entered not guilty pleas to two counts of assaulting a boy aged under 13
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Cabbies being trained to give 'health tips' to passengers
Taxi drivers in Blackburn and Darwen are being encouraged to ask their passengers about their health as part of a new project. Thirty-four cabbies in the borough have successfully completed the ‘Making Every Contact Count’ (MECC) training with
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'A lovely man': Tributes paid to market’s longest serving trader who has died
Tributes have been paid to Colne Market’s longest-serving trader who has died after a short illness. Michael Maybury and his wife, Nona, had been trading as Michael’s Butchers and Farm Shop at Colne Market for 40 years. Leader of Pendle Borough
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9 death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published 9 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in
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Plans lodged for pump track after community consultation
Plans have been lodged to construct a pump track at a park in an East Lancashire town. Applicants say the creation of the track at Longridge Recreation Ground, submitted on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council, represents the culmination of
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Lancashire hotel in 'stunning countryside' among UK's best places to stay in 2024
A Lancashire hotel has been named among the UK and Ireland’s best hotels to stay at this year in a list by GQ. The magazine publisher said it had “scoured the country on the hunt for the UK and Ireland’s best hotels for your next mini-break”, sharing