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'Top drawer' - John Eustace outlines what pleased him with Blackburn Rovers win
John Eustace was delighted with all aspects of Blackburn Rovers' performance after a comfortable 3-0 win over Bristol City. Lewis Travis put Rovers ahead at half-time but a brace from Yuki Ohashi made sure of the points in the second. The Japanese
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Emergency services at house after reports of explosion
One person was rescued from a house following reports of an explosion in Burnley. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene in Brunswick Street at around 1.30pm this afternoon (Saturday, September 14). Two fire engines from Burnley
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital as main road remains closed after crash
A motorcyclist in his 60s has been taken to hospital following a crash. Police were called to the A59 near Whalley just after 8am today (September 12) following reports of a crash. The road remains closed between the junction with the A617
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Beck, Carter and Ohashi shine in dominant win
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 8 Didn't have many saves to make in the first hour but was there when called upon to turn away Scott Twine's shot
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Blackburn Rovers' unbeaten start continues as Ohashi heroics sink Bristol City
Blackburn Rovers continued their unbeaten start to the Championship season with a 3-0 win over Bristol City. Lewis Travis' opener and a brace from Yuki Ohashi ensured a third successive home win for John Eustace to start the campaign. It is the
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Blackburn Rovers 3-0 Bristol City: Three goals and three points for Rovers
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RECAP: Road closed after crash involving a motorbike
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Road closed after crash involving motorbike on busy main road
A busy main road through the Ribble Valley is closed after a crash. The crash happened on the A59 eastbound between Barrow and Whalley at around 8am today (September 14). Police have been contacted for further details but have posted on social
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'Drugs are not welcome' say police as cannabis setup discovered in house
A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered in the Ribble Valley. Police executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in Chatburn on Friday (September 13). The property was found to contain a live cannabis cultivation
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Man charged over drug supply after police seize drugs, weapons and cash
A man has been charged with class A drug offences in Burnley. Naeem Iqbal, 28, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A and offences under the proceeds of crime act. The charge follows an investigation
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Three people charged in connection with drug supply in East Lancashire
Three people have been charged in connection with drug supply in East Lancashire. Calley Banham, 36, Tara Rawstron, 27, and David Cooper, 57, were charged following arrests made on Thursday (September 12). Banham, of Grafton Street, Bacup,
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First look as popular store reopens following devastating fire
A B&M store in Blackburn town centre re-opened this morning having been devastated by a large fire last year. The store in Blackburn Retail Park, Lower Audley Street, had been closed for more than a year after being destroyed in a huge blaze
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Inside the massive breeding site supplying puppies to Lancs kennel
An abandoned jeep rests at the entrance of a quiet property along Clabby Road, nestled between the villages of Clabby and Fivemiletown in Northern Ireland. Beside it, tall fences and watchful security cameras stand guard, leading the way down a
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The sound of silence echoes at Douglas Hall Kennels
The drive to Douglas Hall Kennels is a journey through the English countryside, where rolling hills, sheep frolicking on the slopes, and the occasional fell runner adds to the scene of rural tranquillity. Leaving behind the village of Fence, the
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The 350-mile puppy trade that begins in Fermanagh and ends in Lancashire
It’s a seven-and-a-half-hour journey by road and 350 miles to a puppy breeding kennels in East Lancashire that sells dogs bred in Fivemiletown after receiving a licence to do so from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. Douglas Hall Kennels
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Quadbike crush of boy, 10, was 'accident' coroner rules
The death of a 10-year-old boy who was crushed by a quadbike on his farm has been ruled an accident at an inquest. Thomas Bull was riding the quadbike on his family’s farm in Paythorne, near Gisburn, in June having taken his dogs out while he had
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with three players hoping for debuts
John Eustace has key decisions to make in his Blackburn Rovers starting line-up with Makhtar Gueye suspended against Bristol City. There will be at least one change to the team that drew at Burnley before the international break after the forward
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published 10 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died. As well as appearing in print
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The Lancashire town named one of the UK's best places to save for a house deposit
Burnley has been named the third best place to save for a house deposit quickly. The study, conducted by UK mortgage broker SPF.co.uk, looked at average salaries, house prices, and deposit amounts in various areas to determine where residents could
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Lancashire Telegraph Best Bakery 2024: Final chance to cast your vote
The votes have been pouring in for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Bakery 2024 competition - and today is the final chance to have your say. All the shortlisted bakeries have been profiled over the past 10 days and readers have been voting for
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Royal visitor was guest of honour as Blackburn's new YWCA opened
Blackburn welcomed a royal visitor in February 1989 when a new YWCA centre officially opened in the town. HRH Princess Alexandra was given a tour of the facilities and declared the new centre on East Park Road open. She was welcomed to Blackburn
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Enjoy a final glimpse of sun with these October half term holidays under £300
Holiday park company Eurocamp is offering October half-term breaks for less than £300. Families can enjoy savings of up to 20 per cent, with holidays starting from £209 per party. There are also extra discounts for extended stays, with 5 per
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Mystery 'cannibal' event inspired by serial killers set to take place
A live trial event centred around cannibalism is set to take place in Lancaster. This social experiment, featured on BBC's Dragon's Den, invites the public to participate as jury members and decide the fate of the fictional character, Jack Brewer
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Parent speaks out over 'unfair' £900 bus pass ruling
A parent has spoken out after different bus pass rulings were applied to two of his children for the same journey to school. The man, who asked not to be named, said he lives in Billington in the Ribble Valley, where Lancashire County Council has
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Young people given job opportunities at hospitals
Almost 150 young people have gotten into work experience opportunities at East Lancashire hospitals – with many getting into full-time work. The Get into East Lancashire Hospital Trust placement runs in conjunction with the Prince’s Trust and aims
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Fire service launches business safety campaign over changes to law
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a business fire safety campaign. Running until September 29, the campaign aims to educate small and medium-sized businesses on their fire safety responsibilities. This initiative comes as businesses
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Programme aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in East Lancs gets support
A project aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in East Lancashire has received support from the county's police and crime commissioner. The MentorFit programme in Clitheroe, which is aimed at 13 to 16-year-olds, received funding from the Lancashire
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Lush home has Victorian features and cinema room – but how much does it cost?
A home in Burnley, with its own cinema room and Victorian features, could be yours. The Grange, on Marsden Road, looks like the ultimate family home as it is close to local schools and has four bedrooms. It is also aesthetically pleasing, with
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WATCH: Moment dog rescued from roof after ‘climbing out of skylight’
A dramatic video has emerged after a dog got stuck on a roof in Great Harwood. The video shows the dog stuck on a roof in Queen Street, at around 11.30am on Friday morning (September 13). It is understood that the mischievous chap, called Sprout
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Helen Flanagan drops TV bombshell and reveals ‘secret boyfriend’
Blackburn actress Helen Flanagan has revealed details about her ‘secret boyfriend’ after appearing on Channel 4 dating show, Celebs Go Dating. The former Westholme School pupil was trying to find love on the show, which sees celebrities go on dates
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'World-famous' annual Lancashire event among UK's best things to do in September
As the seasons change, so do our itineraries and a day out can look quite a bit different as the weather gets cooler. If you’re wondering what to do this September in Lancashire, look no further as one local activity has been named among the best