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RDA Trading furniture store closes suddenly after 20 years
A FURNITURE store has suddenly shut after serving people in East Lancashire for two decades. Customers have been left in the dark at the sudden closure of RDA Trading, a home furniture and discount store. The company had two stores in East
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Bank closures to hit Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley and Chorley town centres
THE Royal Bank of Scotland is shutting its branches in Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley and Chorley town centres. It is part of a swingeing national closure programme of 162 branches, costing 792 jobs.Customers are advised to use nearby branches of NatWest
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Son threatened to 'smash' mum's skull with a hammer
A SON who threatened to 'smash' his mother's skull in with a hammer and told her to 'drop dead' has been sentenced to 14 weeks in prison.Simon Collinson, 31, appeared before Preston Crown Court after turning up at his parents house
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Fraudster impersonates police officer and asks for cash in phone scam
WARNINGS have been made after scammers attempted to impersonate police officers and ask elderly people to withdraw thousands of pounds from their bank accounts.Police have warned people to be vigilant after an elderly person from Worsthorne was called
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Fans' jury: Should Rovers offer Craig Conway a new contract?
We asked our Rovers fans' jury whether Craig Conway should be offered a new contract. Now this is a difficult conundrum. I've seen Craig when he has been unplayable and I've not seen him when he all but disappears. There's no doubting his skill
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Drug user stole shopping from Tesco
A MAN picked up a bag for life, filled it with goods and walked out of Tesco, Rawtenstall, without paying for anything.Blackburn magistrates heard Ryan Wells Gordon was later recognised by police from CCTV footage of his shopping trip.Gordon, 27, of Pine
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LONGWORTH IS OFFICIALLY MADE IN BRITAIN
Longworth has officially been awarded the Made in Britain marque along with less than 1,000 other British manufacturers, including some household names in everything from kitchen roll to wind turbines, vans to shoes, coffee machines to Bio Beans across
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We’ll push for promotion says determined Radice
DINO Radice will target promotion next season after admitting feeling ‘flat, disappointed and frustrated’ after Blackburn’s historic campaign fell away.The Ramsgreave Drive club climbed to second place in North One West - the highest position in the club
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VIDEO: Watch as Audi crashes into car on busy road junction
THIS is the moment an Audi saloon car goes through a red light and crashes into three other cars. CCTV and mobile footage shows the car driving through a red light at the Whalley New Road junction in Blackburn at 12.45pm today. The car
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‘KEY OF THE DOOR’ FOR THE EMPORIUM
Clitheroe's legendary Emporium is coming of age and celebrating its 21st birthday this month. The former Methodist Chapel on Moor Lane was the first venue developed by the James’ Places hospitality group and it trailblazed the ‘dining with
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Lewis Travis: Rovers boss has my best interests at heart
Lewis Travis believes Tony Mowbray has his best interests at heart and revealed there will be discussions over the midfielder’s development this summer. Travis has been a stand-out performer for the Under-23s this term as they lifted the Premier
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Soapbox challenge comes to Accrington for first time
ENTRIES are wanted for a new soapbox challenge coming to the area.Accrington and Rossendale College will be hosting a soapbox challenge on Saturday, September 1 from 2pm.The event will be the first of its kind in the borough and will be sponsored by by
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Roadworks near M65 to finish by weekend
MAJOR roadworks on the Whitebirk roundabout next to M65 junction six and the link road to the Red Lion roundabout are due to finish by the weekend.But there will be further disruption to for commuters heading off the motorway into Blackburn later this
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Gin distillery proves it got the right spirit
A GIN micro-distillery is celebrating a double whammy at an industry showcase.Batch Brew, based in Burnley, has been awarded double gold at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirit Competition (SFWSC). Their Industrial Strength gin, a playful twist on a Navy
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Village marks historic church closure with final mass in Huncoat
A HISTORIC church has held its final mass as it closes after more than 80 years of services.Our Lady’s Chapel in Huncoat held its final mass on Saturday to give parishioners past and present the chance to mark the occasion in a service of thanksgiving
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Man failed to settle £1,500 garage bill
A MAN who had put his car in for service and repair removed the car without paying the £1,500 bill. Blackburn magistrates heard Robert Grudzinskas had gone for a test drive with the garage owner but when they went in to sort out payment he said he had
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"Bonkers" plans to switch librarians from Colne to Nelson
PLANS to switch librarians from Colne to Nelson have been slammed as 'bonkers'.Bosses at Lancashire County Council are proposing transferring staff from Nelson Library to Colne Library and vice versa following a change to the opening hours of
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Missing sex offender from Blackburn arrested by police
A MISSING sex offender has been arrested by police.Michael Barr, from Blackburn, was wanted by police on suspicion of breaking his licence terms having failed to return to his bail address last Wednesday. Barr also had links to the Accrington and Preston
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Mark Briggs previews the Blackburn Beer festival
ANYONE for a beer festival? Okay, it may not appeal to a few discerning beer drinkers, but a celebration of beer in our locality is always popular and well attended in my experience - a fine social and drinking experience. It’s certainly an ideal opportunity
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NOSTALGIA: When families pushed the boat out in Queen's Park, Blackburn.
MANY decades ago, the good folk of East Lancashire delighted in simple pleasures.In the days when work meant long hours, little leisure time and low wages, a trip into the countryside, a tram ride, or a walk in the park brought a smile to many faces.One
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Three hometown acts chosen to perform at Accrington music festival
THREE local acts have won the opportunity to perform at a live musical festival. Band LDMP, and solo artists, Claudia Thompson and Alex Brierley will each be taking to the stage at the #AmazingAccrington – Live! music event in Broadway on Saturday
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Creepy-crawly hunt at Thompson Park
WANNABE David Attenborough's have been invited to take part in a wildlife 'bioblitz' event in Burnley's Thompson Park.A Burnley Council spokesman said the aim is to get a clearer picture of what wildlife, big and small, is living in the
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MP urges circus wild animals ban
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has joined a Westminster campaign led by the RSPCA to ban the use of wild animals in circuses.He was one of dozens of Parliamentarians to sign a petition on the issue as the charity revealed that eighteen are still used in
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'Madness' to change transfer policy now, says Dyche
SEAN Dyche insists it would be 'madness' for Burnley to suddenly change their transfer policy on the back of European qualification. The Clarets are set for a first European campaign in 51 years next season having all but secured a top-seven finish
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Lancashire libraries book to boost mental health for young
LANCASHIRE'S libraries will be promoting Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday 14 May to Sunday 20 May. This year's theme is stress and to cope with it, focussing in the welfare of young people. The libraries will be highlighting their selection
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boohoo.com commuters asked to go online for new buses
BUS operator TRANSDEV is asking staff at a fast-growing fashion retailer to use online investment too cut their commuting fares.Its Burnley Bus Company has linked up with boohoo.com in Burnley to crowdfund two new VAMOOZ home-to-work services. As more
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Tony Mowbray on why he won't get carried away by Rovers' promotion
Tony Mowbray is certainly not getting carried away by Rovers’ promotion from League One. The Ewood chief steered the club back to the Championship at the first attempt 11 months after relegation on the final day at Brentford. The Rovers boss
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A59 car crash leaves Accrington man seriously injured
TWO people have been left 'seriously injured' following a crash on the A59. Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after the 'serious collision' took place on the main road between Pendle and Skipton. Officers said a red Yamaha motorcycle
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Caravan 'totally destroyed' in Colne fire
A CARAVAN caught fire on an old mill site small town. Fire crews were called to the incident involving a caravan and a large quantity of rubbish at the old Spring Garden Mill site, near Waterside Road, Colne just after 9pm last night. Officers
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Bacup carnival will return for 9th year with 'packed parade'
AN MP chas called on Government to ban the use of wild animals in circuses. Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has made the request after it was revealed that 18 wild animals are still used in the UK today.According to the MP, the UK is falling behind other
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New digital screen lifted into prime place outside town hall
BLACKBURN'S second giant interactive billboard was yesterday lifted by crane into its place in front of its Victorian Town Hall.The 38ft high structure with a rotating 15 square metre mobile phone-shaped screen will be used to broadcast events as
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Blackburn with Darwen gets its own 'City of Sanctuary' status
A NEW organisation has been set up in Blackburn with Darwen to work with refugees and asylum seekers.The borough’s City of Sanctuary group, launched earlier this month, already has more than 100 people from various groups taking part in its activities.Co-ordinator
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Teenage markets to return to Blackburn's high street
THE Blackburn teenage market is set to return to the town for the second year running.Organised by the Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID), the event will give young traders the chance to showcase their products for free.Co-creator of the teenage
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Bradley Dack adds to his growing list of awards at disabled supporters party
Bradley Dack added to his growing collection of awards by being named the Rovers Disabled Supporters Club player of the year. Dack claimed the main prize at the sold-out event at Ewood Park on Tuesday, with 250 fans getting to meet the players,
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APPEAL: Man uses stolen debit card at Whalley Spar
DETECTIVES are on the hunt for a man who used a stolen debit card in a supermarket.Police have released CCTV of a man they are looking to identify after he was seen at the Spar in Whalley at around 1.30pm on April 24. The man ran off in the direction
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Police stop and search cases down 23 per cent
SUSPECTS stopped and searched by Lancashire Constabulary were found to be carrying nothing of interest in over two thirds of cases last year.The finding comes as the use of stop and search has decreased, with 23% fewer cases reported last year.The policy
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Tony Mowbray nominated for League One manager of the month
Rovers boss Tony Mowbray has been nominated for the League One manager of the month award for April. Mowbray led Rovers to four wins from their seven games as they clinched promotion back to the Championship at the first attempt. Rovers were
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Rovers chief wants fan-tastic finale to season
STEVE Waggott has called on any stay-away Rovers fans to show their support for the team in Saturday’s final game of the season.The club’s chief executive hopes reduced ticket prices can act as an ‘amnesty’ to those supporters critical of the running
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Woman proposes in rockin' fashion at Rhyddings park
A DAD-of-two got the surprise of his life when his partner of 12 years got down on one knee and proposed to him in their local park in front of 60 of their closest friends and family.Taking inspiration from a rock-painting craze which is sweeping the
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Controversial Ribble Valley 'care village' gets the go ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a care 'village' has been approved despite concerns. The care home for up to 50 residents in Billington was passed despite 12 letters of objection, including one from Billington and Langho Parish Council. The aim
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Tributes paid to Blackburn Youth Zone worker Bob McKnight
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved youth club worker who has died following a battle with cancer.Blackburn Youth Zone facilities manager Bob McKnight died at home last week with his family by his side.Fellow staff said the 63-year-old was passionate
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More to come from Kevin Long at Burnley after breakthrough year
KEVIN Long insists there is still more to come from him after a breakthrough year with the Clarets. Twelve months ago Long had yet to make a top flight start for Burnley and hadn’t made a league appearance for the club since December 2013.
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New homes to tackle Ribble Valley's 'chronic affordable home shortage'
A COUNCIL has announced that it has worked with local developers and housing associations to bring eight new affordable homes to the market. Ribble Valley Borough Council has said that the two and three-bed properties will be up for sale from just
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Mindless yobs smash windows of new office building development
AN ANGRY businessman has called for action to clamp down on anti-social behaviour at a new £1million office building development.Yobs smashed the windows of Raja Afzal’s development off Wainwright Way in Blackburn on Sunday night.Mr Afzal said thugs left