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Car crashes into garden wall in Oswaldtwistle after police chase
A car has crashed into a garden wall in Oswaldtwistle after it sped away from police. Officers approached the vehicle on Mayfield Avenue at around 7pm on Friday, before the occupants made off and moments later crashed into a property on Oakfield
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Road blocked in Ribble Valley as delivery van crashes into railings
UPDATE: The road has now been cleared. A road between Whalley and Billington has been blocked after a delivery van crashed into a set of railings. Local police officer PC Keates took to social media to ask drivers to avoid the area until 5.30pm
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Tony Mowbray's tribute to 'iconic figure' Jack Charlton
A minute’s applause marked the passing of Jack Charlton ahead of Rovers’ game with West Brom as football paid tribute to ‘an iconic figure’. The World Cup winner passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, the former Republic of Ireland boss having
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Holidaying brothers lose thousands after local lockdown shuts hotel forcing guests to sleep on beach
TWO East Lancashire siblings were nearly left without accommodation in the Spanish resort of Magaluf after their travel provider failed to inform them their hotel was closed because of local lockdowns. Lewis, 19, and Brandon Lorenzo, 21, from Whalley
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Starlight walkers raised £80k for the hospice
TALK about going the extra mile - more than 800 women went the extra two miles to help raise a staggering £80,000 for the East Lancashire Hospice back in 2010. They were taking part in the fourth Starlight Walk which had been extended by two miles
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Motorist arrested for blowing FIVE times drink drive limit and 'swerving over motorway'
A motorist has been arrested on the M61 after blowing nearly FIVE times the legal drink drive limit. North West motorway police were alerted to a vehicle that was seen 'swerving over the motorway' on the M60 clockwise. Officers managed to stop
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Talking Points: Greater powers of recovery and improved sub stats
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out four talking points from the 1-1 draw with West Brom. POWERS OF RECOVERY For the seventh game in a row, Rovers conceded the first goal. For a team which has long struggled to come from behind, it’s not
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Boy, 4, in serious condition after being hit by van in Lancashire
A four-year-old boy had to be airlifted to Alder Hey Children's Hospital after being hit by a van. Police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident, which happened on Friday afternoon. The boy, who is from Poulton, had entered
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West Brom boss Bilic explains Rovers' resurgence late on
Slaven Bilic felt his side had ‘great chances’, not just good chances, to put Rovers to bed before Joe Rothwell’s equaliser. Filip Krovinovic, who put Albion 1-0 up just before the break, hit the post early in the second half, with Christian Walton
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Twitter account set up in Council's name spreading fake news on pub closures across the borough
A fake Twitter account has been set up in a council's name and has been spreading false rumours about the closure of pubs in an East Lancashire town. The account, which is using the handle @BoroughBwD looks to have been created on Saturday, and
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Jurgen Klopp's praise for Burnley as Clarets hold Premier League champions
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted the 1-1 draw with Burnley felt like a defeat but not because the result ended their 100 per cent home record in the league. The Premier League champions were in control after Andy Robertson’s opener but a
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Sean Dyche salutes Burnley's resolve after Liverpool draw
Burnley manager Sean Dyche praised his side’s second-half response after they salvaged a point from their clash with Premier League champions Liverpool. After a handful of Liverpool chances were denied by impressive saves from Burnley’s Nick Pope
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Dangerous driver 'stung' following 15 mile police helicopter chase through East Lancs
A man has been arrested for numerous driving offences after a police chase between Preston and the Ribble Valley ended in a 'sting'. On Saturday night, police launched the service helicopter to assist officers from the Tac Ops team with the pursuit
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Ratings: Walton's key saves before subs make the difference
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings from the 1-1 draw with West Brom. Christian Walton 7 Quick off his line to deny Austin in the first half, as well as a fine save from Grosicki. The pick of the bunch was a second half
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Spot the familiar landmarks in this bird's eye view of Accrington
Taken from the top of the Coppice in 2005 this photograph looks down on Accrington. You can clearly see the town’s impressive railway viaduct. Bottom right is the former home of Accrington Stanley behind Peel Park County Primary School. Heading
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Blackburn entertainment firm to stage some of country's first live shows
A BLACKBURN entertainment company is to stage some of the first live shows in the country since lockdown began. From the end of the month Pop Up Entertainment will put on a series of Drive-In Theatre shows at Event City near the Trafford Centre.
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Raging axeman tried to force his way into house
A MAN armed with an axe tried to force his way into a house because he believed the people inside had stolen his girlfriend's phone, bank card and driving licence. Blackburn magistrates heard Jack Thompson was arrested and his behaviour provided
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Talented photographers from Europe find success at Blackburn College
Three European students have enjoyed degree success at the University Centre at Blackburn College. Joanna Smykla from Poland, Christos Baimpakis from Greece and Monika Bareikyte from Lithuania all studied BA (Hons) photography. All three have bright
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Tributes to 'real gentleman and outstanding detective' following sudden death
A 'warm and lovely man and excellent police officer' who served the force for more than 35 years has sadly died. John Whitehead, affectionately known as 'Bonce' died suddenly on July 2, following a short period of illness. The 66-year-old father
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Teens to make 1970s South Asian dresses
A TEENAGER interested in fashion is leading a South Asian heritage project for a local charity. One Voice Blackburn has received a National Lottery grant for an exciting heritage project, A Stitch in Time. Alisha Iftikhar, 17, who is a member
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Beauty salon defies coronavirus to bag six industry awards
AN East Lancashire nail and beauty salon is celebrating after winning six awards. Despite having to shut its doors due to the coronavirus crisis, Split n Polish in Cherry Tree, Blackburn, scooped half a dozen of the industry’s accolades at the annual
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Verdict: The what ifs, the reality and the future
In isolation, coming from behind to earn a point against a team who would have gone top of the league had they held on, isn’t to be sniffed at. But in the course of Rovers’ season where an unlikely 12 points from their final four games was needed
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This house with 7 bedrooms, dancefloor and bar could be yours for less than £750,000
With seven bedrooms and a function room complete with bar AND dancefloor, this stunning property situated on the fringes of the Ribble Valley could be yours for less than a million quid. On the market with a guide price of £550,000, the spacious
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The Billy Project's outdoor gym sessions before grand re-opening on 27th
A GYM charity that helps vulnerable or isolated women has opened an outdoor gym after being forced to close because of the coronavirus crisis. The Billy Project, which is based at Unit 2 Fitness for Women in Mill Hill, Blackburn, is a funded scheme
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Football ground to house 95 new homes
WORK has started on a £13million development of 95 affordable homes for rent on the site of a former football stadium. The scheme aims to be complete by September 2022. The development at the former Rossendale United FC ground in Dark Lane, Newchurch