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Big match report: Stoke City 0-2 Burnley
Burnley moved up to second place in the Championship table after beating Stoke City 2-0 to make it four straight wins and five consecutive clean sheets. Jay Rodriguez’s opener shortly after the break was added to by substitute Josh Brownhill’s
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Kyran ‘so grateful’ after being crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Chorley's Kyran Thrax was ‘overcome with emotion’ after being crowned winner of the hit BBC Three show, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Kyran Thrax, 26, was one of 10 hopeful drag queens competing across 10 weeks in a variety of challenges and games designed
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FA Cup, second round: Stanley 2-2 Swindon (Stanley win 4-1 on penalties)
Billy Crellin proved the Accrington Stanley hero as they secured a third round Emirates FA Cup spot with a shoot-out win over Swindon Town. Tyler Walton scored a double – including a 92nd minute equaliser – to send the game in extra-time although
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Emergency crews called to tackle forklift truck fire
Two fire crews were called to tackle a blaze caused by a battery-powered forklift truck. The incident happened at 11.30am on Friday (November 29) at a commercial premises on West Craven Drive, Earby. Two fire engines from Barnoldswick and Colne
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Bargains on offer for Christmas at council tips' reuse shops
People are being asked to consider shopping at the council's reuse shops this Christmas to give pre-owned items a second lease of life. The shops, at Burnley and Preston recycling centres, contain a plethora of hidden gems that people have dropped
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5 ice rinks where you can practice your pirouettes this winter near Lancashire
Are you an expert on the ice or more like Bambi? Lancashire has plenty of ice rinks opening this winter so you can practice your skills. To help you choose your next day out, we’ve listed a few ice rinks you can try out in the county. From
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Historical Lancashire pub reopens after huge six-figure investment
A historical Lancashire pub has reopened after a 'huge six-figure investment'. The Chieftain Hotel in Morecambe, which is known for the 'iconic chieftain figure' that has sat on top of the entrance since the 1830s, has reopened after being closed
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2025 tour of George Harrison Project coming to Colne
A tribute show will honour a music icon from one of the biggest bands in history. The George Harrison Project, a live music tribute to the Beatles' guitarist, will perform at The Muni Theatre in Colne on March 1, 2025. The show features some
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College tutor 'honoured' after national award recognition
A college tutor has been recognised at a national level for her dedication and commitment. Emily Whitfield, a personal tutor on the Healthcare Science T Level course at Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), was named runner-up in the prestigious
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More than a million pounds awarded for new trees across Lancashire
A grant of more than £1 million will fund thousands of new trees across Lancashire. Lancashire County Council was successful in its bid for £1,002,514 from the Local Authority Treescapes Fund, 'the largest award ever given' by the Forestry Commission
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Lancashire firm aims for 'rapid growth' after support from business hub
A Hyndburn-based career education provider aims for 'rapid growth' after receiving support from Boost. Established in 2014 by Emma Woan and Tracy Gardiner, Education Business Partnership North West (EBPNW) has grown 'year-on-year', now employing
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Burnley College to host national T Levels Week this December
Burnley College Sixth Form Centre will participate in a national T Levels Week to showcase innovative qualifications. Running from Monday, December 2, to Friday 6, the initiative aims to inspire learners and highlight the diverse range of T Level
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Look inside gorgeous Georgian home with perfect room for fashionistas
Our property of the week is a Georgian home in Burnley, complete with historic features, a walk-in wardrobe and “expansive” garden. The Padiham Road property, which is listed on the Fardella & Bell website, has a guide price of £599,000. Described
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Sentence date set for man after guilty pleas to range of sexual offences
A man will be sentenced next year after admitting a range of sexual offences. Kurt Devoi-Foster, 33, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Thursday (November 28). Devoi-Foster was charged with four counts of failing to comply with sex offender
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First look inside of third Jaan’s Restaurant to open
The family-run Jaan’s Restaurant have had the grand opening of their new restaurant in Preston. The restaurant is based on New Hall Lane, opposite the Texaco petrol station and opened to the public for the first time on Saturday night. It is
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Inspirational volunteers reveal why they want others to help their town
Two volunteers have spoken about why they want to inspire others to put back into their town and local communities. Sahil Usman and Fizza Zafar both picked up awards at the Community Volunteer Awards, held in Blackburn’s King George’s Hall earlier
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Council's housing team to carry out inspection at town centre flats
A council said it will carry out a site inspection at a block of flats after residents raised numerous complaints over the state of living conditions. Tenants living at Newspaper House, off Railway Road, in Blackburn said they had been waiting
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Blackburn coffee shop where your face can be printed on drink aims to impress
A Blackburn coffee shop that sells coffees with pictures printed on top has been nominated as one of Lancashire's best coffee shops. Caffee Impresso, in King William Street, is in the running for Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Coffee Shop competition
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Jeweller launches competition to win prizes worth more than £5,000
A jeweller is running a competition to win prizes worth more than £5,000. Ainsworth Jewellers, based in Darwen Street, Blackburn, has launched its biggest-ever competition to mark the start of advent. There will be 24 daily prizes from today
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Meet the Chef: Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef of Northcote, Langho
Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef of Northcote, Langho What is your current role and what does it involve? I’m the executive chef at Northcote which means I am ultimately responsible for everything that comes out of the kitchen. I lead the
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Train services haven't changed in 30 years - that's saying something
It is only when you rely on something that you realise how important it is. A large number of people rely on the train service to get into Manchester and back again. But you may well have noted that the service is old and unreliable. It
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Millionaire pub owner forcibly evicted after year long squatting scandal
An East Lancs businessman and pub owner had to be forcibly removed from a million-pound farmhouse through court action after squatting there for more than a year. The owner of the property had been tasked with selling the home following the breakdown
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Accrington residents transform park by planting 35 'Family Trees'
Residents of Accrington transformed Bullough Park's old bowling green by planting 35 'family trees.' On November 15 and 16, a variety of trees, including alder, birch, Bramley apple, and plum, were planted as dedications, often in memory of loved
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East Lancs actor launches educational video brand for kids across Europe
One of East Lancashire's most coveted actors is pursuing a new venture in educational children's videos targeted at children across Europe. Colne’s Jessica Forrest, who starred in Hollyoaks, Brassic and Coronation Street, has launched her new project
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Blackburn Rovers send Championship warning with blueprint for success
Blackburn Rovers fans must savour this feeling because weeks like this don't come around too often in the Championship. John Eustace's side have beaten two of the best teams in the division back-to-back without conceding a goal. Six points and
