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Fell runner tragically dies aged 47 after suffering cardiac arrest
A man died after suffering a cardiac arrest while out on a fell run. The 47-year-old man, who has not been named, was out on Holcombe Moor on Thursday evening, (November 7), when he suffered the medical emergency near Pilgrims Cross. Greater
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Stanley's win on road is simply Awe-some!
Defender Zach Awe scored a superb first league goal as Accrington Stanley secured a stunning 3-0 win over promotion-chasing Chesterfield. The Spireites hadn’t lost at home in the league this season - and Stanley had only one away win this campaign
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Jay Rod leaves it late as Clarets end wait for win
Jay Rodriguez scored a stoppage-time penalty as Burnley snatched a 1-0 victory over Swansea to end a four-game winless run. For 90 minutes it had looked like being another frustrating afternoon for a Burnley side without a goal in their previous
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Ex-Blackburn Rovers boss says bowel cancer made 'his world crash down'
Tony Mowbray has opened up on his battle against bowel cancer, and revealed that he still wants to get back into football management once he has completed his recovery from illness. Mowbray was forced to step down from his position as Birmingham
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Man left with 'drizzly walk home' after car seized
A man was left with a 'drizzly walk home' after a car was seized in Blackburn. Officers from the neighbourhood policing team received several reports of nuisance motors in the Audley and Queens Park areas. Earlier today (November 10), they
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Police appeal after man allegedly performs 'sexual act' in market hall toilets
A man allegedly performed a sexual act in the toilets at Burnley Market Hall. Police have launched an appeal to find a man wanted in connection with the offence. On October 31 at around 1.50pm, a man was reported to have performed the act in
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Hundreds gather to pay respects at remembrance service in town
Hundreds of people including public and civic dignitaries gathered at Blackburn Cathedral to mark Remembrance Sunday. The United Service of Remembrance was held at the cathedral today (November 10) before a parade starting at King William Street
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Road reopens after crash leaves several cars severely damaged
A road has reopened following a crash which left several cars severely damaged. Lancashire Police closed Preston New Road in Mellor last night (November 9) just before 9pm. Police were called to the scene in Mellor last night (Image: Submission
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Meet the Chef who runs eco-restaurant on working farm in Ribble Valley
This week's Meet the Chef focuses on Doug Crampton, the chef patron at Eight at Gazegill, an off-grid restaurant serving organic produce. The restaurant, near Howgill in the Ribble Valley, is located on a working farm with food served going from
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Two HMO plans set for approval despite objections
A former pub in Stacksteads could be turned into a house in multiple occupancy, under a plan being considered by councillors next week. Separately, a vacant bakery in Haslingden’s Conservation Area could also become a house in multiple occupancy
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Who will be crowned Lancashire Telegraph Best Curry House 2024?
The votes have been pouring in for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Curry House competition – and this week is the final chance to have your say. All the shortlisted curry houses have been profiled over the past two weeks and readers have been voting
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Further 11 homes at caravan site refused over rural landscape fears
Plans to introduce a further 11 static caravans at a site in East Lancashire have been refused over fears they could have a “detrimental impact” on the rural landscape. Naomi Beard of the Le Dale Mobile Home Park in Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale
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School holds service to mark opening of new building
An oversubscribed school has opened a new building, increasing their intake from 97 to 120 students in each year. St Cecillia’s RC High School, in Longridge, has officially opened the new Saint Carlo Acutis building, with four new classrooms along
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All the amazing winners from the 2024 CVS Awards
Inspirational volunteers who are helping to make Blackburn and Darwen a better place to live have been honoured at a special ceremony. The 2024 Community Volunteer Awards took place at King George's Hall on Thursday and were hosted by radio host
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Council invites community to create orchards with leftover funds
Pendle Borough Council is inviting the community to create orchards with leftover funds. The council was allocated £19,000 by DEFRA's Coronation Living Heritage Fund in 2023 to plant orchards in honour of King Charles III's coronation. Funding
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Councillors vote to re-instate their annual pay rise
Councillors on an East Lancashire local authority have unanimously voted to increase their allowances in line with the national pay award for town hall staff from April 1. Hyndburn's Full Council meeting on Thursday approved the re-instatement
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Are you on the nice list? Meet Santa at these 5 spots in Lancashire
As Christmas approaches, you might wonder where you can take your children or loved ones to see Santa. Across Lancashire, Father Christmas will be visiting a variety of places ahead of his worldwide flight on Christmas Eve. To help you decide
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'Warm and friendly' school has 'strengthened' since last Ofsted inspection
A “warm and friendly” primary school in Blackburn has “strengthened” since its last Ofsted inspection, a new report said. St Alban’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Trinity Street was rated as requires improvement at an inspection in November
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Tenants STILL waiting for lift to be fixed despite complaints
Residents living in town centre flats said they are still without a working lift despite having raised a complaint five months ago. Tenants spoke out in the summer and said living conditions had become a ‘nightmare’ at Newspaper House, off Railway
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John Eustace justified as Blackburn Rovers prove important characteristics
Blackburn Rovers fans who felt short-changed after supporting their team up and down the country were treated in the 3-1 win over Cardiff City. John Eustace’s side ended their run of four games without a goal in some style. All three goals were
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Free trial of on-street electric vehicle chargers open to Lancashire residents
Electric vehicle (EV) owners in Lancashire can now apply to be part of a new on-street charging trial. The initiative, aimed at residents without driveways, offers a free cross-pavement channel to charge their vehicles from home. More than
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Beat Breast Cancer makes generous donation to Guys Cancer Charity
A Blackburn-based charity has donated £10,000 to the Guys Cancer Charity in London. Beat Breast Cancer aims to assist charities and hospitals in providing dedicated care towards those affected by cancer. The charity has made several donations
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Bishop takes part in whirlwind tour of Lancashire farms
The Bishop of Blackburn has completed 'Harvest Heptathlon' across Lancashire farms to support the harvest appeal. Bishop Philip also wanted to raise awareness of the challenges farmers face by visiting seven farms, with two further stops at a Church
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East Lancashire students nominated for tourism awards
Four East Lancashire students have been shortlisted for the county-wide Tourism Awards. This year’s hospitality and tourism student of the year award has received nominations for six students from three of Lancashire’s leading colleges, with four
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The 10 noisiest streets in Blackburn - does your road feature?
The 10 noisiest streets in Blackburn have been revealed in new data provided by the council. A Freedom of Information request by the Lancashire Telegraph to Blackburn with Darwen Council uncovered the number of noise complaints made to the authority
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Trump is part of the same establishment he claims to be fighting against
I don’t see why some people are so worried about Donald Trump being elected. It was always going to happen. Yet, the same people cheering on Trump are likely to moan about religious followers who see no fault in their leaders. Much of this
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Look inside former coach house from 1800s that ‘oozes charm and character’
A former coach house in Nelson, that dates back to the 1800s, is the perfect home for history-lovers. The Coach House at Marsden Hall is a beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated home that dates back to 1823. While it has retained many
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Trial date set as man denies assisting an offender
A man will stand trial after denying an offence of assisting an offender. Arron Glover, 30, appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Friday, November 8. Glover, of Moss Hall Road, Accrington, entered a not guilty plea to the single count. It
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Popular artisan markets confirm Christmas events and locations
An artisan market has confirmed its line-up of events in the build-up to Christmas. Crafty Vintage, which hosts markets across the region, will feature at four Christmas markets in East Lancashire as well as another further afield in the county
