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Burnley loanee Costelloe fires Accrington Stanley to win
Dara Costelloe fired home the winner in the fourth minute of added time to make it two wins on the bounce for Accrington Stanley and move them out of the bottom two in League Two. Ben Woods, who had scored the first, threaded the ball through for
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Two arrests made after quad bike stolen
Two people have been arrested after a quad bike was stolen from Tosside, near the border with North Yorkshire. The Ribble Valley rural police team said they had been trawling through CCTV cameras and speaking with potential witnesses during the
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'He needs time' - Gillingham boss issues Dack update after injury woe
Gillingham boss Mark Bonner has issued an update on Bradley Dack’s condition – and hopes 2025 can be a good year for the former Rovers favourite. Dack returned to the Priestfield Stadium in the summer after spending last season at Sunderland, scoring
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Man, 24, tragically dies as police called to concern for welfare incident on motorway
A 24-year-old man has tragically died after police were called to a concern for welfare incident on a motorway in Bolton last night, Friday. Officers were sent to the M61 Eastbound near to the Cleggs Lane bridge between Farnworth and Little Hulton
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REVIEW: With All My Love to Blackpool: Yorkshire star dazzles at Winter Gardens
There’s no stopping Jane McDonald at the moment. If she’s not hopping around the Canary Islands or sampling sushi in Tokyo, she’s penning her autobiography or planning a Nordic cruise (Bobby Davro included, apparently). Last night, Friday, was
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Parts of UK face frosty weekend with cold air from the Arctic, Met Office says
The UK can expect a frosty weekend along with cold air from the Arctic, according to the Met Office. More wintry conditions and chilly weather will mean most people in the UK will need to reach for their coats over the next couple of days, forecasters
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Argument over booze saw man kick girlfriend in face multiple times
A row over sharing booze ended with a woman being brutally assaulted. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how James Todd threw various items at the woman before knocking her to the floor with a punch to the back of the head. She ran downstairs
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Vodka thief hid bottle down his trousers to steal from Tesco store
A man put a bottle of vodka down his trousers and then tried to walk out of a store with another in his hand. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how when he was challenged by security, Stephen Meakin handed over one bottle but left with the other
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Places to go pumpkin picking as Halloween approaches
Halloween is approaching and with that comes the chance for families to get involved in fun-filled activities, including pumpkin picking. We have selected one popular venue in Blackburn to go pumpkin picking and some others in the wider area if
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Crazy golf centre to host range of Halloween events during spooky season
An East Lancashire crazy golf centre is set to host a series of Halloween-themed events this month, with spooky season upon us. From Saturday, October 19 to Saturday, November 2, Golf Kingdom in Rossendale will offer 'creepy golf', a laser light
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8 firework displays across East Lancashire - including biggest bonfire in the north
East Lancashire is getting ready to celebrate Bonfire Night, with firework displays and bonfires happening around the county. Here is a round-up of events taking place in East Lancashire: Gisburne Park Estate’s Bonfire and Fireworks Gisburne
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Delight as restaurant honoured at prestigious food awards
A Ramsbottom restaurant has been honoured at a top food awards. Indian Lounge Restaurant on Bolton Street was awarded "North West Restaurant of the Year" at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) on Sunday night (October 6). Staff
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Boyhood fan returns to Blackburn Rovers to begin coaching journey
Matt Derbyshire is back at his boyhood club as he begins his coaching journey with Blackburn Rovers. The Great Harwood local lived out his dream of playing for 'his team' after breaking through the Academy. Under the guidance of Mark Hughes, he
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Beck misses out on Wales U21 clash after 'administrative error'
Owen Beck was unable to play for Wales Under-21s against Czech Republic because of an “administrative error”. Beck had initially been named in Craig Bellamy’s senior squad, but it was announced on Thursday night that the full-back would instead
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Yobs spotted pulling motorbike from the back of moving truck
A group of bike-riding yobs made off with a stolen motorbike in a brazen and reckless stunt that unfolded in broad daylight, as they took it from the back of a moving truck. The shameless theft involved three men on two motocross bikes, who approached
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Lancashire town in 'beautiful countryside' among most affordable places for families
A Lancashire town has been named among the UK’s most affordable places to raise a family in a list by the Daily Mail. Finding the best place to raise your family is an important decision with many factors to consider, including house prices and
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East Lancs power provider's project receives 'significant funding boost'
An 'innovative project' from East Lancashire's power provider to study and manage climate change's impact on electricity networks has received a 'significant funding boost.' Electricity North West's 'CoolDown' project has been granted £500,000
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Best scare attraction to visit on Halloween after being named one of UK’s best
A scare attraction in Clayton-le-Dale is the place to go if you’re feeling brave this Halloween, as it has been named as one of the UK’s best fright nights. Scare Kingdom Scream Park, on Longsight Road, has been named the second best fright night
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Lancashire Music Association launched at UCLan summit
The Lancashire Music Association has been launched to help develop the county's professional music industry. The initiative was unveiled at the county's first-ever music summit, attended by 200 delegates. The event, hosted by the University
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Proposed changes to Ribble Valley self-build homes register
Proposed changes to the Ribble Valley self-build homes register are under public consultation. The council has suggested amending the rules related to self-build and custom house-building in the borough. The consultation period is set for four
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Taylor inspired by brother to run in support of brain injury charity
A woman whose brother suffered a major brain injury is hoping to raise funds for charity that helped supports him. Taylor Barnes, 31 will take on the Manchester Half Marathon this weekend to support Headway - The Brain Injury Association.
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Graveyard, which has long suffered from overgrowth, get facelift
A graveyard which has long suffered from overgrowth, litter and neglect has undergone major transformation. Haslingden Graveyard is seeing the improvements as part of The Haslingden Big Lamp Project which aims to enhance the conversation area while
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Lancashire Bonfire Night display with fire dancers named among UK's best
A Bonfire Night display in Lancashire has been named among the best in the UK in a list by The Telegraph. From pumpkin patches to fireworks, it’s the time of year when there are plenty of activities and celebrations to look forward to. If you
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Extremely rare teapot to go under the hammer priced at £18,000
An extremely rare teapot discovered in Lancashire is set to go up at auction with an expected sale price of £18,000. The electroplate teapot, designed in 1880 by British designer Christopher Dresser, has been priced between £12,000 and £18,000
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Is it worth switching to an electric toothbrush? Dentist reveals all
In recent years, the electric toothbrush has soared in popularity among people who believe its pros far outweigh those of a manual toothbrush. But is that true? If you've ever been to the dentist (we pray that you have), you'll know they tell
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Number of fans arrested over football-related disorder revealed
New figures have shown the number of Blackburn Rovers fans who were arrested for football-related disorder last season. The figures also included a breakdown of the different types of offences and how many of the arrests were related to each offence
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Cosy house and cottage hits the market for first time in 25 years
A cosy cottage in Helmshore, that has been a loved family home for more 25 years, is our property of the week. Nestled in the heart of the scenic countryside, Clough House and Clough Cottage present an “exceptional and rare” chance for buyers to
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Grease on stage is very different from the movie says show star
The last time Phoebe Roberts was at Manchester’s Palace Theatre she was so young she needed a chaperone to accompany her everywhere. “Gosh that was what, 2010. I was playing Young Eponine in the 25th anniversary tour of Les Miserables,” she recalled
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Do you remember Blackburn shopping centre in the Eighties?
We’ve delved into the archive to source this selection of photos showing life in Blackburn’s main shopping centre over the years. Blackburn shopping precinct clad in distinctive white tiles with the stairs leading to the rooftop car park (Picture
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Refugee demand surge sparks housing crisis in East Lancs borough
Blackburn with Darwen had a summer surge in the number of former asylum seekers seeking emergency housing in the borough following being granted refugee status by the government. The 'stark increase' led to the council having to use bed and breakfast
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Delight and shock for owner as Kettledrum wins readers' pub of year title
A delighted Stephen Reid was left almost speechless when he was informed that the Kettledrum Inn has been voted Lancashire Telegraph Readers’ Pub of the Year. Stephen, who owns the Cliviger pub with brother Robin, said: “Honestly that’s unbelievable