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Social work staff to strike for nine days from TODAY in fourth round of strikes
Staff in social work teams across Lancashire are to walk out for nine days starting from today (September 28) in what will be the fourth round of strikes over salary and working arrangements. As many as 200 social care support officers and hearing
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John Eustace pinpoints Blackburn Rovers 'difference maker' in QPR win
John Eustace felt Todd Cantwell was the difference-maker for Blackburn Rovers as they beat 10-man Queens Park Rangers. The visitors had frustrated Rovers in the opening 45 minutes with chances at a premium. However, Jonathan Varane's red card just
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Wanted teenager, 15, still missing after more than two weeks
A wanted teenager, with links to Accrington, has been missing for more than two weeks. Police have renewed their appeal to find John Junior Carmichael, who also goes by the name JJ. He was reported missing on September 10 and is thought to
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Todd Cantwell shines against QPR
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 7 Was a spectator for most of the match, in truth. Had little to do first half and even less in the second.
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Blackburn Rovers end 30-year records with victory over ten-man QPR
Blackburn Rovers continued their unbeaten start to the Championship season as Todd Cantwell inspired them to a 2-0 win over ten-man Queens Park Rangers. Rovers were given the familiar task of making the most of a man's advantage after Jonathan
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‘Boy racer’ awaiting day in court after failing to stop for police
A “boy racer” is awaiting a day in court as police crackdown on anti-social driving in Padiham. Concerns have been raised about the standard of driving around the Padiham bypass in the evenings. On Friday night (September 27), police were in
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Emergency services help prevent woodland blaze after fire in Blackburn
Police officers have issued a warning after a fire underneath a bridge in Blackburn. Emergency services attended the blaze on Newfield Drive, on September 27. Police discovered the fire under a bridge. It was extinguished before it could
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Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Queens Park Rangers: Seven unbeaten after Ewood win
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Warning issued to owners of these cars after spate of thefts in Lancs
Police have issued a warning to car owners after a spate of thefts in Lancashire. Organised car thieves are targeting Land Rovers and Range Rovers in the county. In September, 15 of these vehicles have been reported as stolen so far. Police
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‘We will not tolerate hate’ - Man scratched racist symbols into wall
A man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,696 after scratching racist symbols into a wall in Morecambe. Dean Downes, 48, of Moneyclose Grove, Heysham was ordered to pay a £990 fine, £400 costs and a £396 victim surcharge. On January 7, Downes
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Motorists warned to expect delays on M6 this weekend – here’s why
Motorists in Lancashire have been warned to expect delays on the M6 this weekend and we have the details about why. SP Energy is moving a huge electricity transformer from the port at Heysham in Lancashire to Dumfriesshire. The operation will start
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Former MP's "sad moment" leaving constituency office after election defeat
Former Hyndburn MP Sara Britcliffe has shared her sadness as she moved out of her constituency office following her July election defeat. The ex-Conservative backbencher, whose office was in Broadway, Accrington, lost her seat to Labour’s Sarah
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This East Lancashire town is among the best in the country to renovate a home
Those looking to start a new project by renovating a home could be in luck in this East Lancashire town. In a new study, Burnley has been named as the fourth-best place in the country to renovate a home. Using data sourced from Gov.UK, Rightmove
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From Porsches to Ferraris: Meet Blackburn’s supercar cleaner
An entrepreneur who started off washing cars with a bucket and sponge now cleans some of the most expensive vehicles in the country. Ethan Bennett runs Deluxe Details and is hoping to open his own unit on Whalley New Road in Brownhill. For
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Lancashire seaside town dubbed a 'gem' as it's named one of the UK's best
A Lancashire seaside town has been named among the top 12 in the UK in a list by the Daily Express. The newspaper told its readers: “Britain's seaside towns are rich and diverse and with summer's becoming hotter more and more people are visiting
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Special concert planned to mark centenary of famous bridge
A special concert will be held next month to mark the centenary of ‘Le Pont du Blackburn’. Le Pont du Blackburn is a bridge going over the Somme in the French town of Peronne, the scene of some of the bloodiest battles of the First World War.
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Line-up of live theatre, dance, music and family shows revealed by Spot On Lancashire
A new season of cultural events has been announced for Spot On Lancashire's autumn season. The line-up, set to cater to a wide range of tastes, will take place in community spaces, libraries, and other venues across the county. This initiative
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Primary school where 'pupils are well cared for' drops a rating but still good
A primary school where pupils are “well cared for” and where they are “happy and safe” has been rated good by Ofsted. St Barnabas and St Paul’s CE Primary School in Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, was deemed to be outstanding at its last full inspection
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Residents and councillors invited to meeting over controversial college plans
Residents and councillors have been invited to a meeting to discuss a controversial planning application by the Issa brothers at a former college. The charitable body set up by Blackburn’s billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zubair Issa was told last
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State-of-the-art crossing set for major Blackburn road
A new crossing is to be built in Blackburn aims to encourage active travelling with ambitions to connect different areas of the borough. Haslingden Road has welcomed a parallel crossing which allows walkers and cyclists to pass over the road on
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High-end coffee shop 'likened to The Ivy' to take over historic ‘run down’ pub
A coffee shop and tea room is set to open at the site of a former pub – and it’s been likened to high-end establishment The Ivy. The Winter Lotus Brew House will open at the site of the former pub Cross Keys Hotel, on St James Street, today (September
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team: Reshuffle in attack and defensive switch
John Eustace must weigh up whether to freshen up his attack after Blackburn Rovers' blank at Preston North End. Whilst Rovers left Deepdale with a respectable point, there was frustration at the lack of clear-cut openings they forged with a man
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Health mela to take place in this Lancashire town
A health festival which offers free health checks and valuable advice will take place in Leyland. The Health Mela (festival) has in previous years taken place in Preston and Burnley. This year's event, organised by the National Forum for Health
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9 death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published nine 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
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Pub landlords and off licence holders warned of fee scam
Pub landlords and off-licence owners have been alerted that scammers are seeking to con them out of cash. The warning has been issued by Hyndburn Council. Its licensing department has been made aware of a scam that appears to be aimed at licensed
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"Magical summer" for one of 'UK's best' luxury glamping sites
The owner of a luxurious glamping site says this summer has been “magical” with the site fully booked throughout. Deerstone Glamping in Earby, which is the first place in the UK to offer see-through domes to sleep in, has just come off the end
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Inside cosy cottage with period features and ‘masterfully created’ kitchen
A cosy cottage in Feniscowles has a “masterfully created” kitchen that is perfect for any expert cook or baker. White Cottage, on Pleasington Lane, is being marketed by Athertons Property & Land for £1 million. The gorgeous home, described
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Arts hub reopening remains council priority but costs a concern
Local authority bosses are urgently assessing the costs of repairing and reopening a closed East Lancashire cultural hub. Hyndburn Council leader Councillor Munsif Dad said the restoration of Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre remained
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How East Lancashire Wetherspoons pubs rank on their hygiene scores
The Food Standards Agency has revealed the hygiene scores for all of the Wetherspoons in East Lancashire. The agency is in charge of giving food and drink businesses in the UK a score based on cleanliness, management of food safety, and hygienic
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Lancashire locals share the things you can't miss when visiting the county
Lancashire has plenty to offer to both locals and visitors but what’s one thing you’d share with someone who was visiting the county? Whether you love Blackpool’s entertainment or you can’t stop thinking about its scenic walking routes, there’s
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How one man's experience of Blackburn hospital left him fearing for future of NHS
One man’s experience of the Royal Blackburn Hospital has left him fearing for the future of the NHS as he saw a system that was “quite simply, overwhelmed.” Richard Stephenson was forced to visit accident and emergency after his wife, Letiza fell
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Households across the North West urged to access winter support fund
Struggling households across the North West have been urged to access a slice of the £66 million winter support fund. The Government’s Household Support Fund will help struggling families with the cost of essentials this winter by providing funding
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Sadness as party to celebrate restoration of stunning gardens called off
Volunteers have expressed their disappointment after their restoration celebration and fundraising party has been called off due to a lack of ticket sales. Rivington Heritage Trust's party, due to take place at Rivington Hall Barn on Friday 4 October
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Lancashire theme park ride named best water ride in Europe at awards
A water ride at a Lancashire theme park has been named the best in Europe in the European Star Awards. Valhalla at Pleasure Beach Resort won the award while Pleasure Beach’s Grand National also made the top ten in Europe’s Best Wooden Coaster category
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When’s the last time we visited a mosque or a church for that matter?
This weekend is Visit My Mosque weekend, an initiative which aims to encourage people to step inside their local mosque. The Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM) are backing the campaign which is being promoted by the Muslim Council of Britain (
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Mosque hosting popular fun day to help with renovations
A Blackburn mosque is inviting people from across the community to its annual family fun day. The Masjid-e-Rizwan in Newton Street will host a fundraiser on Sunday at the Ivy Venue next door to the mosque. The mosque is being rebuilt by the
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What to expect as town centre restaurant launches new brunch menu
A town centre restaurant has launched a ‘luxurious’ new brunch menu at its Blackburn venue. Heavenly Desserts, which is based in Sudell Cross, is offering the new menu seven days a week from 11am until 4pm. The new menu was rolled out at Heavenly