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Venky's pose more questions than answers as Blackburn Rovers get their rewards
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (1049+ words) Blackburn Rovers got the result they were craving against Millwall as Venky's made headlines after returning to Ewood Park. Balaji Rao was in the owner's box as goals from Dapo Afolayan (2) and Andri Gudjohnsen secured a 3-1 victory. It gave Tony…...
Chris Davies feeling hard done by after watching Birmingham lose at Norwich
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (454+ words) Birmingham manager Chris Davies was feeling hard done by after watching his side lose 2-1 at Norwich to slip to their first Championship defeat of the season. The Blues thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half at…...
Developer 'disappointed' after 80 Ribble Valley homes refused by council
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (437+ words) A housing developer has said it is "disappointed" and is "considering its next steps" after plans for an 80-home development in the Ribble Valley were refused by the council. Plans for the Salesbury View development in Wilpshire, close to the…...
Hyndburn MP backs Premier League football campaign to help prevent suicide
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (389+ words) AN MP has backed a national suicide prevention campaign that aims to start life-saving conversations through football. Sarah Smith, Labour MP for Hyndburn, is supporting the Together Against Suicide initiative, a partnership between the Samaritans and the Premier League. It…...
Kristi Montgomery on Blackburn Rovers journey & Tony Mowbray
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (751+ words) Kristi Montgomery is grateful for Tony Mowbray’s faith and hopes he can keep repaying it with his performances on the pitch. Montgomery has been a regular starter so far this season, usually in midfield but dropping into the backline at…...
Defecting councillor cites personal tragedy after Reform criticism
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (487+ words) A Lancashire County Councillor who recently defected from Reform UK to Labour has defended his attendance record after facing criticism from his former party. Nigel Swales, who represents Skelmersdale East on Lancashire County Council, issued a fresh statement after Reform…...
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder’s verdict on ‘grinding’ out win at Rovers
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (379+ words) Chris Wilder admitted it wasn’t pretty at times but was “delighted” to see his Sheffield United side leave Ewood Park with the points. The Blades came back from behind thanks to goals from Tom Cannon and Sydie Peck before the…...
Blackburn Rovers player ratings with star performer in frustrating defeat
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (348+ words) Here's how Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. AYNSLEY PEARS - 5 Not a great night for the goalkeeper. Question as to whether he raced too far off his line for the Sheffield United…...
Historic St Annes golf club backs air ambulance charity after golfer’s cardiac arrest
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (309+ words) A historic Lancashire golf club has named the North West Air Ambulance Charity as its charity of the year. St Annes Old Links Golf Club in St Annes will raise funds throughout the year under the leadership of club captain…...
Man found not guilty of rape after prosecution offered no evidence
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (118+ words) Lancashire Telegraph Burnley man found not guilty of rape after no evidence offered A man who was due to face a rape trial this month has had the charge dropped after the prosecution offered no evidence. Liam Heavican, 26, of Chipping…...