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John Eustace's 'proud' verdict as Blackburn Rovers praised for game plan execution

John Eustace was delighted with Blackburn Rovers' performance after showing both sides of their game at Middlesbrough. Rovers produced an impressive first-half performance where they matched Middlesbrough, who had scored 15 goals in three games

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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as defence and midfield stand firm

Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 8 Didn't have any major saves of note to make despite the Middlesbrough pressure. Commanded his box well.

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Blackburn Rovers break Championship form guide with impressive Middlesbrough win

Blackburn Rovers recorded back-to-back Championship away wins after an impressive 1-0 win at Middlesbrough. The visitors had to soak up the pressure in the second half but always carried a threat and took their opportunity when it came. Dom Hyam

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Asda to give away £100s in vouchers via mini gnome deliveries in December

Asda will be giving away hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers during December through the world’s smallest supermarket delivery vans. This is part of the supermarket's new ‘Gnome Delivery’ service fleet which are fully functioning replicas of regular

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Championship rivals sack manager before Blackburn Rovers clash

Hull City have sacked Tim Walter ahead of Blackburn Rovers' trip to the MKM Stadium next Saturday. The Tigers have been on a dismal run with no wins in nine and that had led to his sacking. Rovers travel to the Tigers on Saturday, December 7.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Blackburn Rovers: Back-to-back away wins for visitors

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Firefighters rescue casualty from vehicle following crash

One person was cut free from a vehicle by firefighters following a crash in Brierfield. The incident happened earlier today just before 1pm on Barden Lane, and it took crews an hour and a half to resolve the incident. A Lancashire Fire and

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Assisted dying bill debate splits East Lancashire MPs ahead of vote

Friday's Parliamentary free vote on legislation to allow assisted dying in England and Wales has split East Lancashire's MPs, with three intending to oppose it and one supporting the measure. Blackburn's Independent MP Adnan Hussain, Hyndburn's

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Police appeal after two men injured in dog attack

Police are appealing for information after two people were injured by a dog in Blackpool. Officers were called at shortly before 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, November 26) to the incident on Clifford Street in the resort. Two men, both in their 30s

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Woman who kept baby hidden in drawer under bed for years jailed for cruelty

A cruel Cheshire woman who kept her baby in a drawer under her bed for almost three years has been jailed. The youngster, discovered weeks before her third birthday at the family home in Cheshire, was found with matted hair, deformities and rashes

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Town criers make proclamation to mark Lancashire Day across county

Town criers across Lancashire read out the Lancashire Day Proclamation today to celebrate the historic county. Clitheroe, Garstang, Great Harwood and Read and Simonstone were among the towns to see the Proclamation read out at lunchtime - celebrating

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Roadworks on busy Darwen route completed ahead of schedule

Roadworks on the main route through Darwen have been completed. There were long delays for drivers on works at the junction of the A666 Blackburn Road and Avondale Road due to work being conducted on the gas mains. The temporary traffic lights

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Police and Trading Standards seize £16,000 of vapes and tobacco from shops

Illegal vapes and tobacco totalling around £16,000 have been seized from two shops in Rossendale. Officers from Lancashire Police's neighbourhood policing team (NPT) were joined by Trading Standards on Friday, November 22 to conduct the operation

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Achievements of children in council care celebrated at stadium

Blackburn with Darwen Council has held its annual Celebration of Achievement for Children in our Care and Care Leavers at Ewood Park stadium. Several children and young people were nominated for awards by their carers, schools and children’s services

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Noise complaints put restaurant to pub change on bar menu

The owner of a township bar is seeking to regularise the planning status of his venue after complaints from neighbours. In July last year, Oliver Houghton opened the Crow’s Nest Bar in Clayton-le-Moors. Now it has emerged the Barnes Square

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Amazing prizes to win in this week’s advent competition

The festive season just got a whole lot more exciting with the second week of our advent competition series. Each week, readers have the chance to win incredible prizes to make this Christmas unforgettable.  This week, there is something for everyone

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Parker delighted to see Egan-Riley take his chance in Burnley side

Scott Parker hailed CJ Egan-Riley's “immense” start to the season as the defender got on the scoresheet during the 2-0 win against Coventry. The 21-year-old, signed from Manchester City in 2022 and on loan at Hibernian for the second half of 2022

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Second call for review of M65 safety after spate of accidents

A second East Lancashire local authority is to debate a call for an urgent review of M65 safety following a spate of crashes. The leader of Burnley Council's Labour opposition group Cllr Mark Townsend has tabled a motion on the issue to its full

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20 facts about Lancashire you might not know

Today is Lancashire Day – the annual celebration of the historic county we call home. From its ancient beginnings to its official creation in 1182, and all the chopping and changing in between up until present day, the county has a rich history

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Accrington chef into MasterChef semis after 'reinventing' British classic

An Accrington chef has continued to thrive and leapt into the semi-finals after his unique take on a British classic stunned diners and judges alike. Dan Merriman, one of the best performers in the heats of Masterchef: The Professionals, has kept

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Police commissioner makes Lancashire Day pledge on fighting crime

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has pledged to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Today, Lancashire Day, Clive Grunshaw announced his commitment to reducing criminal activities and rebuilding public trust in policing. Mr Grunshaw

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Thug kicked man on floor during early hours town centre assault

An assault in the early hours spotted by a town centre CCTV operator has led to a violent man being sentenced for the attack. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard the operator contacted police as he tracked the assailant as he got into a taxi and

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Probation hostel cleared of blame over Blackburn man's death by suicide

A report by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has found a probation hostel could not be held responsible for a Blackburn ex-convict's death by suicide. The account was prepared following the death of Barry Lightbown, who took his own life

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Plans for modern farmhouse in private school grounds refused

Plans for a farmhouse in the grounds of a private boarding school to become a four-bedroom family home have been refused. The building off Avenue Road in Hurst Green was previously used to house visiting rugby teams to Stonyhurst College but has

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Car showroom opens at Darwen site following £200k makeover

A major Blackburn car and van dealership has opened at its new site in Darwen. Enzo Cars and Vans was based in Mayfield Street, Blackburn, but has now moved into a two-acre site in Chanters Way, Darwen, formerly used by Tuffnells Parcels Express

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England and Liverpool legend joins Bumble at Stanley fundraiser

A football and a local cricket legend both showed their support at an Accrington Stanley Community Trust fundraiser. The Trust was originally established under the banner of Football in the Community in 2007, with the aim to bring the professional

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Another East Lancashire council map could be set for boundary shake-up

The number of councillors and the political map in another East Lancashire borough is to be reviewed. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is set to examine the size and ward make up of Burnley Council The review will look at

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How well do you know the county? Take this Lancashire Day quiz to find out

Lancashire Day is upon us but how well do you know the county and its celebration? Lancastrians will know the importance of the annual celebration but you can test your knowledge in our quiz below. It’s time to test the knowledge you’ve gained

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Home care provider honours staff on 25th anniversary

A leading Blackburn home care provider rewarded staff at a special celebration to mark their 25th anniversary. Choice Care is based at Blackburn Enterprise Centre and was established in 1999 by Andrew Key. To celebrate, directors Fiona and

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How many people in East Lancs sign General Election petition

Almost one in 20 people in East Lancashire have signed a petition calling for a snap General Election due to 'unhappiness' with the Labour government. The petition, set up on Parliament’s website accuses Labour of breaking its promises and demands

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Two lucky Lancashire Telegraph readers win monthly giveaway

Two more readers have won in the Lancashire Telegraph’s competition giveaway, both collecting £250 in shopping vouchers. Linda Nichol, from Full View, Blackburn, and David Sharpe, of Moore Drive, Burnley, collected their prizes for the September

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Township park transformation joy after £430k project finished

The completion of a £430,000 upgrade of the green heart of an East Lancashire township is being celebrated by the public bodies responsible for it. The Friends of Memorial Park - in partnership with Hyndburn Borough Council, The PROSPECTS Foundation

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Café with 'best service in town' nominated for Best Coffee Shop 2024

A coffee shop with "the best service in town" has been nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph's Best Coffee Shop 2024. A total of 10 coffee shops are battling it out to be named as our best of the year, and Rhode Island Coffee in Blackburn is among

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Warm grants available to East Lancashire residents as temperatures drop

Residents who are struggling with keeping warm through the winter months will be able to access grants following the success of last year. Pendle Borough Council have received funding from Lancashire County Council to offer residents struggling

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Christmas present appeal launched for 14th year - here's how to donate

For the fourteenth consecutive year, PM+M has launched its annual Christmas present appeal. The accountancy and law firm aims to make 2024 'the biggest year yet', as it seeks donations from clients, contacts, friends, and the local community to

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Popular cycle shop set to close after five years in the town

A popular Ramsbottom shop is set to close its front after five years of serving keen cyclists in the community. Ramsbottom Cycles will be closing its shop, has owner Carl Ashworth has no plans as of yet for what will be replacing it. However

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Lancashire Day 2024: What is it and why is it important?

Lancashire Day takes place every year on November 27 – but what is it and why is it so important? Lancashire Day is an annual celebration of the historic county of Lancashire, taking place on November 27 – the anniversary of when the first elected

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MARTIN FURBER: Resist the dopamine hit of mobiles

I was enjoying a coffee in Blackburn Mall the other day and couldn’t help noticing how many people were glued to their phones, even as they were walking along, or whilst they were sat in couples or groups. In our fast-paced, digitally driven world

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Used car dealership to open in East Lancs creating 20 jobs

A used car dealership is set to take over the former site of a sports and classic car workshop creating 20 jobs. Cartime, which already has workshops in Bury and Rochdale in the North West, will be opening at the former V12 Sports and Classic dealership

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"It's Blackburn's Northern Lights" - Resident fume at petrol station lights

A Blackburn garage is blinding residents with its “excessive” new lighting and causing “ridiculous” light pollution - with it compared to the Northern Lights. The Three Arches petrol station in Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, was recently changed

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East 17 to 'Stay Another Day' in East Lancs for another Christmas lights show

Boyband East 17 have opted to 'Stay Another Day' in East Lancashire after securing a new Christmas lights gig, after their previous appearance was cancelled. The 90s group has been announced as the headline act at the free-to-attend Great Harwood

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Newly named gritters are winning combination for Rovers' fans

Blackburn with Darwen's two new gritters have been given champion names to celebrate Rovers' Premier League-winning double strike force. The borough council launched a competition to give the large orange winter road maintaining vehicles distinctive

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Concerns raised by charity into water quality at newly approved bathing site

Concerns have been raised at a newly approved water bathing site as water quality was considered “poor” and underscored the urgent need for action. Edisford Bridge in Clitheroe was the Ribble catchment’s first designated river bathing water site