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Train passengers face delays after trespassers enter tracks between Blackburn and Clitheroe
TRAIN passengers are facing delays on their journeys in Lancashire this evening, Friday, after trespassers entered a section of a railway line. Operator Northern said people were on tracks between Blackburn and Clitheroe and lines were closed.
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Crime in Lancashire falls overall - but there has been an increase in modern slavery
CRIME in Lancashire has fallen in the last year - but there has been a worrying rise in modern slavery, according to latest figures released today, Friday. The statistics, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), found a 13 per cent
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Woman subjected to 'shocking and violent attack' by burglar in Preston
A WOMAN suffered injuries to her face and head after a "shocking and violent attack" by a burglar in Preston. Police were called to Tennyson Mill Court around 4.25am on Monday, July 6, to reports of an incident. A man had entered a property and
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Woman charged with murder after death of baby girl in Blackpool
A WOMAN has been charged with murder after the death of a baby girl in Blackpool two years ago. Police were called by the ambulance service following reports a baby had been found unresponsive at an address on Frederick Street at around 7.30am on
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Coronavirus: Areas of Blackburn where further measures could be introduced
BLACKBURN with Darwen’s political boss has publicly promised he has no plans for a borough-wide lockdown despite the recent spike in coronavirus cases. Cllr Mohammed Khan, leader of the council, said he was looking at targeted restrictions in individual
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Now is the best time to go glamping- Here are 5 great sites in Lancashire
With the weather warming up and the summer holidays upon us, now is a fantastic time to go camping. Luckily, you don’t have to travel far to have a fantastic camping experience- there are many fantastic sites right here in Lancashire. Whether
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Blackburn and Darwen leisure centres reopening delayed
THE reopening of Blackburn and Darwen’s leisure and community centres will be delayed until August. The borough’s public health director Dominic Harrison has said that the government’s July 25 date for gyms and swimming pools to resume operation
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Graffiti bearing the words 'big fat nonce' sprayed on Town Hall and portaloos set on fire
Police and councillors are up in arms after disgusting graffiti was sprayed on the front of a Town Hall and portaloos were set alight in a town centre. Darwen West Labour Councillor, Cllr Dave Smith, who photographed the graffiti, said businesses
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Fifty firefighters tackled major blaze at Accrington's Opium nightclub
A NIGHTCLUB was severely damaged in a suspicious blaze which closed off part of Accrington town centre in 2004. A cloud of smoke swept over the area as 50 firefighters tackled the fire at the Opium nightclub, Willow Street. Fire crews were
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'Favours the big clubs': Sean Dyche on FIFA's five subs rule
Burnley boss Sean Dyche says allowing five substitutes per match is the latest rule change designed to favour the big clubs. FIFA announced this week that the option of using the five-substitute rule – initially introduced to help manage player
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Blackburn ice rinks WILL reopen next month after coronavirus confusion
ICE rinks closed due to the coronavirus outbreak will reopen next month after much confusion about the advice. New measures to further ease lockdown were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday morning, confirming that ice rinks - including
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Investigation launched following shock death of mum-of-three, 38
AN investigation has been launched after the death of a mother-of-three who died two weeks after being found unconscious. Dawn Walker, from Bacup, was taken to Royal Preston Hospital after officers were called to an address in the town by a member
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Obituary: Pattie gave up spare time to help the RNLI charity
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular RNLI volunteer and Blackburn woman. Patricia Margaret (Pattie) Barnes passed away peacefully in hospital following a short illness, on July 8, 2020. Pattie, of Clayton-le-Moors, was aged 73 when she died
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Surge in requests to hold weddings with 'hundreds of guests' despite lockdown restrictions
Wedding venues across the borough are being urged not to breach the government guidelines when holding wedding celebrations, as marriages and civil partnerships start up again. It comes after Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council was contacted
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Four-year-old enjoys his highlight of the week...seeing the bin lorries and bin men in Cliviger
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy has one highlight of the week...when the bin lorry pulls up outside his home. Samuel Sanderson gets so excited that if he is not in the house, he gets his dad to film the bin lorry for him. Here, Samuel, loved the visit by
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Dispersal order put in place at site where 100 youths gathered
A dispersal order has been put in place to prevent mass gatherings after more than 100 youths were caught in two separate areas, and a public health incident declared. Concerns were raised by people in Hyndburn due to incidents in which large groups
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Full list: Boris Johnson reveals what can and can't open in England from August 1
Boris Johnson has set out major relaxations of the coronavirus lockdown to pave the way for other industries to reopen. The Prime Minister said on Friday that it will be up to employers to discuss with workers whether it is safe to return to the
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Date for bowling alleys, skating rinks and indoor performances to return
INDOOR performances can resume from August 1 in a “more significant return to normality". At a press conference this morning, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the latest easing of lockdown restrictions. Most remaining leisure centres
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Return to work guidance to be relaxed as part of lockdown easing
AS part of lockdown easing measures, employers will have discretion over whether staff should go back to work. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that from Saturday, August 1 the Government will change its advice on working from home.
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Assessing Rovers' Ewood form against recent seasons
Rovers sign off at Ewood tomorrow, their fourth behind-closed-doors game since the re-start, and 23rd of the extended 2019/20 campaign. They’ve taken four points from their three matches post-lockdown, with a win over Bristol City followed by defeat
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Government's plan for when Rovers fans could return to Ewood
Rovers fans could be allowed to return to Ewood Park in October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Reading are the visitors to Ewood tomorrow in what will be Rovers’ final home game of the season, and fourth since the re-start, which have
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Driver abandons vehicle in attempt to avoid police speeding checkpoint
A car was abandoned at the side of the road after the driver tried to avoid a speed camera. On Thursday evening police were conducting a speed checkpoint in Hurst Green in the Ribble Valley. The vehicle, pictured, tried to avoid the checkpoint
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East Lancs libraries set to reopen
FIVE East Lancashire libraries will open on Monday July 27. They are Accrington, Coal Clough in Burnley, Nelson, Rawtenstall and Whalley. But residents will need to book an appointment before visiting. The Lancashire County Council-run libraries
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Police dog chases down man wanted on suspicion of serious assault
A man has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault after being caught by a police dog when he tried to run from the scene. In the early hours of Friday morning, police officers, along with the dog unit attended an address in Blackburn after
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Rovers v Reading: Team news, key battle, odds, referee
Blackburn Rovers v Reading - Ewood Park, tomorrow 3pm KEY BATTLE READING have kept three clean sheets in their last four matches, but having scored his first goal of the season against the Royals in the reverse meeting, Adam Armstrong will
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'Can be anything' - Reading can match Rovers' inconsistency
Reading would likely give Rovers a run for the Championship’s most unpredictable team with Tony Mowbray admitting the Royals can ‘be anything they like’. Mark Bowen’s side have won two, drawn two and lost three of their matches since the re-start
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Coronavirus laid bare: the number of infections in each East Lancashire town
A FURTHER 17 people have tested positive for the coronavirus across Lancashire over the last 24 hours, the latest figures have shown. That means in total, there are at least 8,927 cases of COVID-19 in Lancashire – 2,860 of which are in the east
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Drugs and 'dealer paraphernalia' seized and man arrested as police continue crack down
Residents who have been complaining about a rise in drug dealing in their town can rest assured that police in the area are doing all they can to combat the illegal activity. On Thursday evening, officers in Clitheroe conducted a number of targeted
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Men with lurchers arrested on farmland after reports of poaching
A group of men were arrested on suspicion of daytime poaching after police caught them with lurcher dogs on farmland. On Wednesday evening, officers in Pendle were patrolling in rural areas after receiving numerous complaints of an increase in
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LIVE UPDATES: Blackburn strives to get a grip on coronavirus infection rate
3:50pm That's it for our live coverage today. Thanks for tuning in and remember to stay safe and stick to the current
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'It's gutting' - Travis feels midfield partners injury pain
Corry Evans is expected to sit out Rovers’ final two matches with a broken toe and Lewis Travis has expressed his disappointment for his midfield partner. Evans battled back from a fractured skull to return for Rovers’ win over Bristol City last
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Top doctor warns of new symptom that could be added to official Covid-19 list
A TOP doctor has warned that a new "persistent" symptom could be added to the official list of Covid-19 symptoms. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Dr Hilary Jones was discussing whether skin rashes should be added to the list. He told Ben
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Huge blaze engulfs Blackpool pier as fire service battle through night
Firefighters have battled through the night to contain a huge blaze on Blackpool's Central Pier. Crews were called at 3.19am on Friday after receiving reports that a building on the pier was 'well alight'. The fire was quickly brought under
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Pendle's 4-point plan to combat rise in coronavirus cases
PENDLE Council has produced a four-point plan to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, following an increase in the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in the area. Cllr Mohammed Iqbal, leader of Pendle Council, said: “We have set up
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Making a splash - re-fitted barge ready to take to the canal
Who knew that Blackburn actually had a history of boat building? Making a splash in 1954 was this 60-foot barge when it was launched on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk. The barge had undergone a complete re-fit at the boatyard of T &
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Finsley Gate Wharf project set to be completed in Spring 2021
WORK is progressing on the multi-million pound development on the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Burnley, which is expected to be finished by next spring. The Canal and Rivers Trust was given planning approval for the Mile Wharf in May 2018, and Finsley
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Blackburn man faces sentence over phone violence
A MAN attacked his partner after he had been drinking and snorting cocaine because he thought she was cheating on her. Blackburn magistrates heard the victim claimed Lee Craig McPhee had hit her repeatedly with her mobile in his hand while he claimed
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Building work on long-delayed housing scheme set to start
THE final preparations the long-awaited transformation of derelict land in Blackburn into new houses are being completed for a start on building work later this year. Bolton construction firm Seddon Partnerships hope to complete the 56 new affordable
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Prolific offender jailed for punching man in face in three-month crime spree
A PROLIFIC bad boy with dozens of offences to his name is back behind bars after he punched an innocent man in the face for no reason. Wayne Lord went on an offending spree over a three-month period between April and June after losing his job and
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How coronavirus rise is impacting cricket's return in East Lancashire
LANCASHIRE League and Ribblesdale League clubs have been told to "think strongly" about playing friendly fixtures this weekend following ECB recommendations after a rise in coronavirus cases across the area. The ECB have advised all clubs not to
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Dogs and cats to provide purfect therapy as online 'pet cafe' sessions launched
A NEW initiative to support women across the county has been launched - with an added furry surprise in store. The ‘pet cafe’ - an online meet-up for women and pets across Lancashire - has been launched in a bid to encourage women to seek any help
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Refurbishment grant for historic Bacup bank building
ONE of Bacup’s most iconic buildings is due to receive a refurbishment grant of over £300,000 from the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF). The former Yorkshire & Lancashire Bank building on the corner of Market Street, which was built in 1878, is
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Why did this East Lancashire town smell like 'the bog of eternal stench' earlier this week?
RESIDENTS in an East Lancashire town were left with stinging nostrils when a lingering smell hovered over their homes. People in Clitheroe have complained about the stench all week, with many saying it was merely farmers spreading manure. But
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Big Butterfly Count open to nature lovers
WILDLIFE charity Butterfly Conservation and celebrity naturalist Chris Packham have launched this year’s Big Butterfly Count with a chance for residents in East Lancashire and around the UK to reconnect with nature. The event, which is open to all
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Mowbray happy to lead Rovers into next phase of journey
Tony Mowbray says he’s happy to lead Rovers into the next phase of their journey and will work within the parameters of whatever budget he’s given by the owners. Mowbray says the club stand on the ‘cusp of which road we go down’ as he waits to
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'Fantastic' scheme gets the go-ahead
PROPOSALS for two new restaurants in a historic row of town centre buildings have been hailed as ‘fantastic’ and ‘a great asset to the borough’. The praise came from Labour’s Cllr Suleman Khonat and Liberal Democrat Paul Browne as Blackburn with
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'We've always been strong even in the most uncertain of times' - message to Blackburn amidst local lockdown fears
ON Wednesday, amidst the media frenzy over Blackburn with Darwen's potential to head for a local lockdown, columnist Hamzah Mahmud wrote how the descending of cameramen upon Whalley Range as if it were the epicentre of all things coronavirus, was problematic
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Railway sidings plan to create homes and jobs
PROPOSALS to build 37 new homes and four light industrial units on derelict former railways sidings in Darwen have been given the green light. Senior councillors have approved a planning applications for the scheme off Hollins Grove Street. The
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Anger at Lower Rough developers in Colne after historic building removed from planning agreement
Campaigners against a new housing development in Colne have reacted angrily after the renovation of a historic building was removed from the agreed planning conditions. Lidgett & Beyond (L&B) objected to “galling” plans by developer McDermott
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Blackburn Market's Korean food stall closes - but owner has new plan
A KOREAN food market stall owner has changed business ventures after closing during the lockdown. Sean Son Hyo Jin, from Bury, ran the Korean Grub Club at Blackburn Market for a year before closing when the coronavirus pandemic started. After