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Eustace delighted with response as Rovers extend Ewood streak
John Eustace was proud of his Rovers side as they dug deep to overcome Swansea City and make it five successive home wins in the league. Tyrhys Dolan got the decisive goal inside the opening 15 minutes, with Ryan Hedges and Andi Weimann also going
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Dolan on target as Rovers return to winning ways against Swansea
Rovers started the season with five successive home wins for the first time since 1994/95 following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Swansea City. Tyrhys Dolan got the decisive goal inside the opening 15 minutes as John Eustace’s side bounced
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Rovers player ratings as Dolan and Cantwell shine against Swansea
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears – 6.5 Didn't have much to do but made some important claims to relieve pressure and kept his focus to save Darling's
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11 untaxed vehicles seized and motorist fined for ‘reversing up no entry street’
Police have seized 11 untaxed vehicles in Hyndburn and one motorist was handed a fine for reversing up a ‘no entry street’. Hyndburn Police carried out ‘operation rally’ on Wednesday, October 16. The operation aimed to address community concerns
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Police warning after teens ‘intimidate public and abuse officers’ in Blackburn
There will be an increased police presence in Blackburn with Darwen town centres this weekend, after a surge in youth-related anti-social behaviour. Police have received reports of teenagers intimidating members of the public and abusing officers
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Swansea City
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When East Lancs to be battered by rain and 48mph wind as Storm Ashley hits
The North West is set to be battered with heavy rain and strong winds, when Storm Ashley hits on Sunday (October 20). The Met Office has issued an amber weather and yellow warning for wind ahead of Storm Ashley, which covers parts of the UK.
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Family's emotional tribute to 'funny and kind' man, 20, who died in M61 crash
A family has paid an emotional tribute to a "funny, kind, caring and considerate" man who died after a crash on the M61 this week. David Eubank, 20, from Bolton, was a back seat passenger in a Citroen C1 car, which was involved in a crash with
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This is why part of the A59 was closed on Friday night
The A59 in Clitheroe was closed on Friday night (October 18). The road was closed between Accrington Road and Whalley Road. The road was closed in both directions and police said it was due to a “police incident”. Speaking to the Lancashire
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Bike seized after ‘being ridden in an anti-social manner’
A bike has been seized after being ridden in an “anti-social manner” in Darwen. Police discovered the bike was being ridden in an anti-social manner in the Sunnyhurst area. Officers say the incident involved two riders who were not wearing
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RECAP: Crash on M61 northbound causes traffic chaos
12:56pm Traffic cleared According to AA Traffic and Travel the crash has cleared.
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‘Severe delays’ and lane closed on M61 northbound after crash
A lane is closed on the M61 northbound this morning (October 19) after a crash. This is affecting the M61 northbound, from junction six in Horwich to Millennium Way, in Chorley. There are “severe delays” of 12 minutes and increasing. Traffic
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Driver hit cyclist before dropping them off at health centre and driving away
An appeal has been launched after a cyclist was hit by a car in Rawtenstall. On September 17, a cyclist was hit by a silver car on Peel Street. The driver dropped the cyclist off at Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre, on Bacup Road. Anyone
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M58 eastbound closed for seven hours last night – here’s why
The M58 was closed for around seven hours last night (October 18) and into the early hours of Saturday morning. The M58 was closed eastbound between junction five near Skelmersdale and the M6 near Orrell. This was for emergency resurfacing
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Forest battle hard but lose to leaders Durham
Pendle Forest Hockey Club’s first team battled hard at Durham University firsts last weekend but succumbed to a 5-2 defeat against the current Women’s Division One North leaders. Forest felt the brunt of the Durham confidence as they surged forward
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Plans go in to turn 120-year-old church into 11-person HMO
Plans have gone in to convert a former church which is more than a century old into bedsits. The application would see the Methodist church in Temple Street, Nelson, converted from a place of worship into a house of multiple occupation with 11
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Delight as community run farm receives major investment
A community farm which is “an exceptionally special place” and has a “profound impact” on children immersing themselves in nature has received its first patron. The 57-acre Harwes Farm in Pendle provides access to woodland and views across the
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Rovers trust teams up with Suez to inspire pupils to recycle
Young people from Blackburn were given an opportunity to see first-hand how waste is recycled and the benefits it has on the wider environment. Blackburn Rovers Community Trust linked up with club partner, Suez for the scheme during Recycle Week
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Mosque must hold new election, High Court rules
A High Court has ruled that one of Blackburn’s biggest mosques must hold new elections to choose a governing body. The Masjide Tauheedul Islam, based off Bicknell Street in Brookhouse, held elections to choose an executive committee in the summer
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Blackburn comic ‘delighted’ to star in new CBeebies series that starts today
Blackburn comedian Tez Ilyas is set to star in a new CBeebies series that starts today (October 19). Tez Ilyas has landed a voice acting role for children’s show Nikhil & Jay. The show follows the adventures of two young brothers, whose mum
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Why this Lancashire beach with 'great views' is among the UK's most beautiful
A beach in Lancashire has been named one of the UK’s most beautiful in a list of 37 by TimeOut. Editors at the publication have put the list together and only one in the county features. Introducing the list, TimeOut said: “Pretty beaches are
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'Blinding' court punishment fair, say law lords
A mother who effectively blinded a neighbour when she threw a piece of wood over a hedge has been told her two-year jail sentence was entirely justified. The Court of Appeal was told Safina Bi had been engaged in a long-running dispute with Ghazala
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Apple day fun taking place at Blackburn park today
Final preparations are being made for a free festival celebrating a traditional English fruit today, Saturday. Members of Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance are behind the National Apple Day fun at Corporation Park from noon until 3pm. Annie
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Taylorgate: I miss the days when we had 'proper' political scandals
When is a scandal not a scandal – when we don’t care about it. These past month a number of news sites have been ramming the Taylor Swift concert tickets saga down our throats. I am all for taking down politicians a peg or two but even I can’t
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with five spots up for grabs against Swansea
John Eustace has a decision to make in both full-back positions and attack as Blackburn Rovers look for a response against Swansea City. Back-to-back defeats before the international break were, hopefully, just a blip for Rovers. They can ensure
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I visited 'East Lancashire's best bakery' and bought a shedload of food for a tenner
Naples has its pizza, Glasgow lays claim to the chicken tikka masala, but it's Oswaldtwistle that boasts Martins pies. The family business in Union Road recently won East Lancashire Bakery of the Year as decided by Lancashire Telegraph readers.
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'Chaotic': Roadworks grinding town to halt during rush hour
Residents in a town are facing "chaotic" traffic with roadworks causing gridlocked highways on rush hour commutes. Improvements, which form part of Rawtenstall’s regeneration masterplan, are taking place in Burnley Road until December 20. One
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Son jailed after arson attack on "loving and supportive parents"
A Wilpshire drug and alcohol addict with severe mental health issues was jailed for three years after an arson attack on “loving and supporting parents.” Jack Lain, 37, appeared in Preston Crown Court after attempting to set fire to his parents
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Golf club captains join forces to support cancer charity
Members at Blackburn Golf Club joined forces to raise £4,630 for a cancer charity over the past year. Both club captain Lee Sculpher and lady captain Wendy Wyke chose to support the Rosemere Cancer Foundation during their year in office. The
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph published three death notices in the last week. 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 print
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Omaze offering chance to win £3m Hollywood Hills-inspired house for a £10 ticket
Omaze has launched its latest prize draw, offering a house on the Wirral worth more than £3million. The West Hollywood Hills-inspired property includes five bedrooms, coastal views, a cinema room, and a heated swimming pool. In addition to
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United Utilities accused of ‘ignoring’ requests for information
Lancashire’s water supply company has been ordered to improve its handling of requests for environmental information, following complaints about a lack of transparency. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent regulator
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Man suffered fractured jaw and was in intensive care after unprovoked attack
A single punch assault had catastrophic results for the victim. Blackburn magistrates heard the 40-year-old man suffered a double fracture of the jaw and complications after surgery put him in intensive care for two days. During that time his
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Holiday lets refused over fears they would 'undermine' area's character
Plans to build two short-term holiday lets in an East Lancashire village have been refused over fears it would “undermine” the character of the area. Mr A Burns applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council to build the holiday lets on a plot of land
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East Lancs borough comes out on top in study showing growth of start-ups
An East Lancashire borough has come out on top in a fresh study as the most prolific place in the UK to start a new business. A study by UK packaging supplier, Carrier Bag Shop, shows that there has been a 55 per cent increase in enterprises being
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Shop reopens with a 'refreshed and brand-new look'
A revamped One Stop store in Barnoldswick has reopened. The Church Street shop now offers a 'refreshed and brand-new look' for shoppers after closing on October 7 and reopening on October 11. The store continues to offer a selection of products
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Scouts group given high-visibility vests by Specsavers
An opticians has donated high-visibility vests to a Scouts group. Specsavers on Broadway, Accrington, gave the vests to the 109th Loyola Scout Group after they reached out for help. The donation will benefit the Squirrels, Beavers, and Cubs
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As Lion King celebrates 25 years on stage stars of the show share its secrets
This weekend sees a little theatrical history being made as Disney’s The Lion King celebrates 25 years in London’s West End. To mark the occasion I was invited to meet the cast of the show which has a special place in so many people’s hearts and
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Sparkling photos of Bonfire Nights in East Lancashire in the 1990s
It’s hard to believe that we are a mere three weeks away from Bonfire Night - where does the time go? The crowd at the bonfire at Witton Park in Blackburn, 1996 (Picture: Newsquest) To get everyone into the bonfire spirit, we have been into
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No plans to sell Daisyfield Pools site as demolition approved
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has no current plans to sell the site of the closed Daisyfield Pools complex when it is demolished, councillors have been told. On Thursday night, the authority's planning committee approved an application to knock