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Trial of Burnley man accused of murdering wife hit by lengthy delay
The trial of a 26-year-old Burnley man who is accused of murdering a mum in the street will not go ahead as planned next month. Habibur Masum was due to stand trial over the alleged murder of his wife Kulsuma Akter on December 2, but his case was
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'Great feeling' - Baker hopes first Rovers goal is just the start
Lewis Baker is hungry to kick on at Ewood Park after picking the perfect time to open his Rovers account. The Stoke loanee slotted home in the final stages at Cardiff last weekend as John Eustace’s men returned to winning ways in the Championship
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Blackburn's Amy disappoints MAFS viewers with 'brutal' vow renewal
Married at First Sight’s current UK series is almost at an end but last night’s episode (November 12) wasn’t without the drama. Viewers saw the couples’ vow renewals with some deciding to continue their marriages but Blackburn’s Amy Kenyon decided
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Gareth Ainsworth back in management with League One Shrewsbury
Blackburn-born Gareth Ainsworth has been named the new head coach at League One club Shrewsbury. The 51-year-old who spent time at Ewood Park as a youngster during his playing days, has been out of the game since he was sacked by Queens Park Rangers
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Jobs at risk as national chain with store in Clitheroe on brink of collapse
A DIY chain with an outlet in Clitheroe could be heading for a partial collapse, putting thousands of jobs at risk. This comes amid reports Homebase has appointed insolvency experts with a potential buyer of parts of its 130-store estate also circling
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Headteacher welcomes safer resurfaced road outside her school
An East Lancashire headteacher has praised the resurfacing with new safety features of a busy road outside her school. Lesley Pemberton from Benjamin Hargreaves Primary School in Accrington is delighted with the work to Barnfield Street. Lancashire
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Shoplifter banned from entering Games and Boots stores
A Colne man has been handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for shoplifting offences. Chris Costello Jr, 36, of Pattern Street, was given the CBO at Blackburn Magistrates Court earlier this month. He is prohibited from entering the
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Historic building frontage should be saved from demolition decide councillors
The front section of a historic but empty Nelson town centre building should be saved from demolition, leading Pendle councillors have said. Trafalgar House, located next to Nelson Town Hall, has faced partial or full demolition under ideas to
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Sadness after Labour councillor dies after just six months in job
Tributes have been paid to Hyndburn councillor Edward Blake who died earlier this month after just six months in the job. The Baxenden Labour representative, known as Eddie, was elected in May's local polls and died suddenly on November 6.
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Breakdown of latest accounts as player sales lead to profit
Rovers' parent company, Venky's London Limited, has reported a £1.8million profit for the year ending March 31, 2024. Player sales brought in £22.9m, with Adam Wharton heading to Crystal Palace for a club record fee. Thomas Kaminski and Ash Phillips
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RSPCA appeal after dog with 'major fur loss' found abandoned near Aldi
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog with 'major fur loss' was found abandoned. The male Staffordshire bull terrier cross, approximately four years old, was discovered by a member of the public wandering around a cycle path near Aldi
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Police find 'sophisticated' cannabis grow during raid
Officers found 300 cannabis plants during a raid on premises in Clayton-le-Woods. Police executed the warrant on Preston Road today and discovered what officers described as a 'sophisticated setup'. Several sections of the rooms had been modified
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Appeal for witnesses following police pursuit along busy road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle failed to stop for officers in Hyndburn. Just before 9pm, on Monday police attempted to stop a light goods vehicle (LGV) heading towards the Padiham Bypass. The driver of the vehicle failed
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East Lancs neighbours get early Christmas present from People's Postcode Lottery
An East Lancashire neighbourhood got an early Christmas present, as neighbours bagged a People’s Postcode Lottery prize. Residents with a specific postcode in Oswaldtwistle – and a ticket subscription – have all won £1,000 in the daily prize draw
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Road remains closed following huge fire in city centre
One road remains closed after a huge blaze ripped through a derelict building overnight in Preston. Fire crews were called to the incident on Church Street on Tuesday just after 6pm. Church Street has now been re-opened following an earlier
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Teenager suffers serious injuries in an assault on bonfire night
Police are appealing for information after a teenager suffered serious injuries in an assault. Officers were called to a report of an 18-year-old being assaulted on Queens Park Road at around 8:15pm on Tuesday 5 November. He was taken to hospital
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Murder investigation launched after man found with stab wounds at hotel
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was found in Blackpool. Officers attended The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road in the resort on Sunday following a concern for welfare call. The body of a man in his 50s
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Man smashed up his mum's carer's car as 'he thought she was a spy'
A man trashed a carer’s car with a metal bar while she was inside the house looking after his mother. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard the carer locked herself and her client in the bathroom and called the police while Kaylon Burrows was trashing
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Wealth sharing calls following unveiling of Scout Moor II wind farm plans
Proposals for the extension of Scout Moor wind farm in the hills above Rossendale have been largely welcomed by councillors, though there have also been calls for clear consultation and sharing wealth with communities if the farm is approved. Cubico
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Calls on council to fund winter lunch clubs supporting hundreds of pensioners
A council has been urged to continue funding winter lunch clubs for the elderly as the season fast approaches after hundreds were supported last year. More than 900 elderly, vulnerable or isolated people in the Ribble Valley received help last
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‘Pungent smells’ causing huge stink for residents in cottages
Foul smells are causing a huge stink for homeowners in a rural Ribble Valley estate. The problem, which had been going on for months said a tenant, was caused by pungent smells from a septic tank leaking into people’s homes. A company tasked
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Councils update their gambling policies
Two East Lancashire local authorities have updated their gambling policies. Hyndburn and Burnley Councils have reviewed their guidelines on betting and other wagers in line with their statutory requirements under the Gambling Act 2005. The
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Major retailer announced as moving into former Debenhams town centre site
Department store TJ Hughes is set to take up the former Debenhams store in Blackburn town Centre, the Lancashire Telegraph can exclusively reveal. The retailer, which sells a wide range of homeware and fashion products, will move into the Mall
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Being an only child inspired teacher to publish new book
A primary school teacher said she was inspired to write a book about being an only child following her own experiences. Josie Eckersley, 27, was born in Preston and raised in Blackburn and now works as a teacher in Edinburgh. She has published
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Woman died from insulin overdose after death of husband and dad's cancer diagnosis
A Blackburn woman died from an insulin overdose after the death of her husband and her dad's cancer diagnosis, an inquest heard. Margaret Bamford, 49, was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital on August 15 after being found unresponsive at her home
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Tourism Awards 2024: Unsung Hero finalists announced
The Blackpool Tower will host the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024. Marketing Lancashire has announced that the event will take place in the Tower Ballroom on February 11, 2025. The awards celebrate 'outstanding' contributions to the tourism
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Huge new 24-hour gym to open near to Blackburn town centre
One of Lancashire’s biggest gyms is set to open close to Blackburn town centre after a new operator was found for the site. Body Tech Fitness will take up the spot of the former DW Sports Gym next to Vue Cinemas at Peel Leisure and Retail Park.
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One of Britain’s top lawnmower racers died due to suicide, an inquest heard
One of Britain’s top lawnmower racers, who struggled to talk about his emotions, died due to suicide an inquest heard. Mark Rostron, 35, had been one of the sport's top competitors and won the British Lawn Mower Association event as part of the
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Dan running monumental 3,500 miles in memory of goddaughter Sophie
Blackburn Road Runner Dan Paton is pushing the boundaries in a bid to raise £5,000 in memory of his goddaughter. Sophie Moolman died unexpectedly aged just seven in March 2018 after a bout of flu led to acute myocarditis (inflammation of the heart
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Dodgy town centre bollards land council with a new £74k bill
A £74,096 contract to repair the once notorious automatic retractable bollards in Blackburn town centre has been awarded as 'an urgent priority'. In 2017, traffic management tools at either end of the pedestrianised Church Street broke down several
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MARTIN FURBER: Emptying your stress bucket
If you read my column last week, you may remember I was talking about the ‘stress-bucket' we all have. When it gets full, we can develop signs of stress - our stress signature. While everyone experiences stress differently, some common stress signatures
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'I want to carry on her legacy': Festive pyjama appeal in memory of daughter returns
The mum of a seven-year old girl who died of cancer on Boxing Day has launched her charity's annual Christmas appeal to help other children. Samantha Allan, from Darwen, set up Maddi’s Butterflies, which has a borough shop, almost 13 years ago
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Data, video and social checks: How Blackburn Rovers sign a player
Rudy Gestede has revealed the process Blackburn Rovers undergo when signing players in the transfer window. The summer was a rushed process for Rovers, with Gestede and Head of Recruitment, John Park, not arriving until June. That left the club
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"I miss him dearly" says father whose son died after taking cocktail of drugs
A Blackburn father has said “I miss him dearly” as an inquest ruled his son died after taking a cocktail of drugs. Lucas Botterill, 33, was found dead at his home in Curzon Place, having taken codeine, crack cocaine, valium and methadone. Whilst
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Woman reflects on success after quitting teaching to set up glamping site
An ex-teacher who started her business to help her husband on the farm has turned it into one of the UK’s most popular glamping sites. Having retired from teaching after 21 years, Joanne Collinge worked alongside her husband and children on their
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Vandalised former health clinic set for to become flats and houses
A vandalised and vacant former health centre building has been earmarked for new flats and houses. James Cooney, from J.Cooney Ltd, wants to demolish the former Clayton Clinic in Church Street, Clayton-Le-Moors, and replace it with a two and three-storey
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Man wandering streets with machete said he bought it for gardening
Police responded to reports of a man in a town centre carrying a machete. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard when officers approached Nidham Ferchichi he withdrew the weapon from his waistband, and one of the officers drew his Taser because he
