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Rovers set for Middlesbrough rematch in FA Cup third round
Rovers will travel to the Riverside Stadium to take on Championship rivals Middlesbrough in the FA Cup third round. John Eustace’s men beat Boro 1-0 on Wednesday night thanks to Dom Hyam’s winner 13 minutes from time. Michael Carrick’s side
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More misery for drivers as busy road dug up to fix water leak
One lane of a busy Blackburn junction has been closed so a water leak can be fixed. A section of Preston New Road and Montague Street junction was shut to traffic. Drivers can still turn left but will have to wait in a single lane. There are
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'Extremely frustrating' - Carter opens up about injury lay-off
Hayden Carter admits it is “extremely frustrating” having to watch from the sidelines – but is hungry to come back from injury even stronger. The defender has not featured since suffering a knee injury during the goalless draw against West Brom
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Four arrested over drug offences following police raids
Police have arrested four men over drugs offences following a series of raids. Officers raided properties today in Mitella Street, Burnley, Hallam Road, Nelson, Moorhead Street, Colne, and in Irlam, Greater Manchester. Two men aged 27, a 43
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Lancs woman wins £10,000 just 11 minutes after signing up to bingo app
A Lancashire woman won £10,000 just 11 minutes after signing up to a bingo app. The 69-year-old from Fleetwood was watching I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! on November 18 when she saw a promotional offer for Tombola's free-to-play game Bug
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'Grin and bear it': Drivers set for long delays at busy junction
Drivers are being warned to expect long delays at one of Blackburn’s busiest junctions. Workers had installed four-way temporary traffic lights at the King Street and Montague Street junction on Monday morning. One lane in Montague Street had
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'Really pleased for him' - Eustace hails 'outstanding' Dolan display
John Eustace was full of praise for Tyrhys Dolan after the winger helped Rovers come out on top against Leeds United. Dolan impressed throughout the contest against the Yorkshire outfit and his tricky dribbling earned the penalty which Todd Cantwell
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Charity workers reminded they get 25 per cent off train travel
Northern has reminded charity employees about a 25 per cent discount on train travel. The discount, which was announced in March 2023, is available to employees of registered charities and is part of a scheme that also benefits registered carers
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Air pollution ‘improving on Grane Road but still above national target’
Air quality is generally improving in Rossendale but one stretch of road in Haslingden still has pollution levels which breach national standards, councillors are being told in an environmental health and public protection report. Readings from
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Biker suffers leg injury at popular 'Leap of Faith' trail
A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital following a fall at a popular cycling trail. The incident happened on Sunday morning at the Gisburn Forest ‘Leap of Faith’ trail. The Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team (BPMRT) said the biker suffered
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Care costs row between County Hall and the NHS
County Hall is being left to foot the bill for care that should be paid for by the NHS, a senior official has said. Principal social worker Mark Howe told a scrutiny management board there was a near-daily battle over where the dividing line should
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The Traitors star explains why the NSPCC's vital work is so needed
Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but away from the small screen she was a National League basketball player and has spent decades working with children. As an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood
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Rural needs warning over Lancashire devolution debate
A county councillor says the needs of rural areas risk being overlooked if the number of local authorities in Lancashire is slashed. Ged Mirfin, Ribble Valley North East representative, has set up a petition calling for a referendum before any
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Suspension blow for Rovers as skipper Travis misses Hull City trip
Lewis Travis will miss Rovers’ trip to Hull this weekend after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Leeds. The skipper initially did well to stop a counter attack but was then cautioned for kicking the ball away by referee Lewis Smith
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Illegal vapes seized after officers conduct test purchases
Police and Trading Standards in Preston have visited nine shops in the city to carry out test purchases at stores. The team were purchasing alcohol and vape items with the assistance of a 14-year-old, female test purchaser from Lancashire Police
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Police raise concerns over anti-social behaviour in town centre
Police have accused a large group of young people of a number of anti-social behaviour (ASB) incidents in Accrington centre. Officers from the Hyndburn neighbourhood policing team also asked parents to keep an eye on their own child. A police
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Pitch laid in major milestone for Lancashire cricket's second home
The construction of a new second home for cricket in Lancashire has hit a milestone as the pitch installation was completed. The new facility at Farington, a collaboration between Lancashire County Council and Lancashire County Cricket Club, will
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Lancs Canal & River Trust volunteers receive national awards
The Canal & River Trust and Marsh Charitable Trust have announced the recipients of the national canal charity’s annual volunteer awards, with victors in Lancashire. These awards pay tribute to teams and individuals who have made valuable contributions
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Taylor Swift and Shakespeare help inspire students in masterclass
A literacy journey from Taylor Swift to William Shakespeare was embarked on by able, gifted, and talented (AGT) students from Whitworth Community High School. Along with seven other schools, the students took part in the first of a series of exclusive
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Inclusive Rossendale theatre company to perform at Blackpool Opera House
An inclusive Rossendale theatre company is set to perform a Christmas dance and drama routine on the largest stage in the UK. Cotton Shed Theatre Company will entertain an audience of 2,700 at Blackpool Winter Gardens' Opera House on December 8
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Bus company celebrates employees' decades of service
A bus company has celebrated its employees' decades of service at a special awards night. Transdev, which operates The Blackburn Bus Company, Rosso, and The Burnley Bus Company, honoured its long-serving staff members at the Celebration of Service
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Council to increase rent for garage plots used by public
An East Lancashire local authority is set to increase the charge to members of the public for renting garage plots. Hyndburn Council's cabinet on Wednesday will be asked to authorise the rise from £102 to £110 per year (excluding VAT) with effect
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Meet owner of 'quirky' coffee shop that’s gone TikTok viral for special drink
A coffee shop in Darwen, known for its quirky drink flavours and ‘TikTok viral’ creation, is in the running for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Coffee Shop competition. Sophia Robertson, owner of 1617 Coffeehouse in Darwen, said the shop is “small
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Everything you need to know ahead of the FA Cup third round draw
Ahead of the FA Cup third round draw tonight, here are all the details you need to know. The draw will be broadcast live on BBC2 for viewers in the UK, with coverage starting at 7pm and ending at 7.30pm. It will also be available to watch via
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Don’t compromise when it comes to Broadband – get more with Grain
When it comes to broadband – you can have it all. Speed. Service. Reliability. All wrapped into a great value bundle with a price to suit your budget. It’s our gift to you this Christmas. (Thank us later.) Grain’s future-ready Full Fibre is already
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Former children's hub sale to family nets council £300,000
A former social services resource centre set to become a four-bedroomed family home has netted a council £300,000. Blackburn with Darwen Council has now sold the property in Darwen which it owned. The Limes, in Blackburn Road, will now revert
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College calls on employers to help shape EV car repair talent
A college is calling on employers to help shape the next wave of automotive talent. Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) wants businesses to get involved with its new T Level qualification in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The course
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Passengers on Northern asked to 'check before you travel' on Sundays
Train passengers are being advised to 'check before you travel' on Sundays in December due to planned engineering works. It comes as Northern is proposing to introduce an amended Sunday timetable in the North West this month. The train operator
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Illegal vape seizures drop 95% in Blackburn with Darwen after major 2023 operation
The number of illegal vapes seized in Blackburn with Darwen in 2024 has dropped by a huge 95 per cent compared to last year. Data revealed by a Freedom of Information request revealed that from January to October 2024, 1,383 illicit e-cigarette
