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Arrest made after large groups of youths from Chorley involved in anti-social behaviour
AN arrest has been made in connection with "large groups of youths" from Chorley and surrounding areas being involved in anti-social behaviour. Police announced this evening, Sunday, that a person – whose age has not been disclosed – has been taken
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Motorbike seized on golf course after reportedly being ridden 'dangerously'
A BIKE has been seized on a golf course as part of a police operation to crack down on motorbike nuisance in Preston. Officers launched Op Dismount following reports of anti-social behaviour relating to motorbikes and asked residents to let them
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Missing man, 79, found after police appeal
A 79-YEAR-OLD MAN has been found after an appeal by police. John Nugent had last been seen in Tarleton at around 9.30pm yesterday, Saturday, and a search was launched to find him. But officers have confirmed that John has now been found.
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Man knocked unconscious in street and left with 'significant' head injuries after serious assault
A MAN was knocked unconscious in the street and left with "significant" head injuries after a serious assault in Blackpool. Police were sent to Lytham Road, close to the junction with Bournemouth Road just before 7pm yesterday, Saturday, where
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Busy East Lancashire road closed as police deal with serious crash
A BUSY East Lancashire road is closed as police deal with a serious accident. The A56 Accrington Bypass was closed by police following reports of a motorbike crash. Highways England said: "The #M65 westbound dedicated link (fast slip) to the
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Coronavirus track and trace system 'failing' across Blackburn with Darwen, leaked report shows
HEALTH bosses say they are working with the government after a leaked report suggested that the track and trace system is failing to reach over 50 per cent of contacts named by infected residents across Blackburn with Darwen. Author of the report
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Coronavirus cases shoot up AGAIN as latest figures show new infections
THE number of new coronavirus cases across Lancashire has once again grown – with a further 31 people testing positive. Eighteen new cases in Blackburn with Darwen were announced on Sunday, bringing the total number of people with COVID-19 in the
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Concerns over man with spider web tattoo who hasn't been seen for days
OFFICERS are asking the public for their help in tracing a man who hasn’t been seen for two days. Andrew Fowles, from Blackburn, hasn’t been seen since 7am on Friday morning. Officers have stated that they are becoming increasingly concerned
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Pandas on parade as Lancashire Police reveal new patrol cars
Lancashire Constabulary assembled all its new patrol cars at its base at Hutton near Preston in 1968. In total 175 ‘panda’ cars in their distinctive pale blue and white livery were on parade, the bulk of them, if this photograph is anything to
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250 Blackburn funeral goers urged to self-isolate as imam tests positive for coronavirus
AROUND 250 people who attended a funeral at a mosque are being asked to self-isolate after the imam tested positive for the coronavirus. The Jamia Ghosia mosque, based on Chester Street in Blackburn, hosted a funeral on July 13 where in the region
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Woman dog walker grabbed by neck from behind and thrown in bush by masked man
A WOMAN dog walker was grabbed from behind by the neck and thrown in a bush by a masked man in a shocking attack on a footpath last night, Saturday. The victim, who is in her 30s, was walking on a path between Meldon Road and Oxcliffe Road, which
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Where are the roads with the most fatal car crashes in East Lancashire?
An interactive map has revealed some of the most dangerous roads in East Lancashire. Crash Map uses police records and government data to showcase where the most serious and fatal crashes have taken place in the last ten years. According
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East Lancashire hairdresser wins 'landmark' legal battle changing the future of beauty industry
A SELF-EMPLOYED hairdresser has won a ‘landmark’ legal battle which is set to change the beauty industry for thousands of workers. Meghan Gorman, 26, won an employment tribunal judgment in her favour after arguing that, although she had a contract
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Talking Points: Price-tags, perception & second season syndrome
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out four talking points from the 4-3 win over Reading. SECOND SEASON SYNDROME As Adam Armstrong was scoring his 15th Championship goal of the season, Sam Gallagher notched his fifth to win the game late on.
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Last chance for testing in this coronavirus-hit borough
THOSE living in a coronavirus-hit borough are being urged to get tested today. The temporary mobile testing unit in Pendle, situated at the former fairground site on Carr Road, will pack up at 3.30pm today. Anyone showing symptoms can be tested
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'Avoidable' - Reading boss Bowen on defeat to Rovers
Mark Bowen felt Reading were the more likely to win the game in the closing stages but lamented a ‘number of errors’ in the defeat at Ewood Park. Bowen made a double substitution with his side trailing 3-1 and saw them have an immediate impact
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Dyche lauds 'terrific' Nick Pope after latest clean sheet
SEAN Dyche praised "terrific" Nick Pope after the England goalkeeper edged closer to winning this season's Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets in the Premier League. Pope kept his 15th clean sheet of the campaign on Saturday night as his
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Woman's mission to ensure all coronavirus victims are remembered
A LOVING daughter is working to ensure no coronavirus victim is forgotten after she tragically lost her mother earlier this year. Helen Price, from Burnley, became a part of the Yellow Hearts to Remember COVID-19 Facebook page - a support group
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Shopkeeper's anguish as pair raid till during overnight break-in
A DEVASTATED shop owner has spoken out about his distress after his store was broken into in the middle of the night. The Premier Convenience store on Church Street in Padiham was targeted by thieves in the early hours of Friday morning. The
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Road closed following horror smash in Blackburn
EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a horrific smash on a busy stretch of road this morning. The police and paramedics were called to the A666 Bolton Road, near Ewood Park, following reports that a car had overturned after crashing into a
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5 most popular houses in Blackburn- one of them is a former show home
Zoopla has shared the most viewed Blackburn properties on their website and it’s clear to see why some of them are so popular From former show homes, to modern properties with jacuzzi bath tubs, one of these properties could be your next dream
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Ratings: Carter catches the eye and 'goal hungry' Armstrong
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings from the 4-3 win over Reading. Christian Walton 6 Reading scored with all three of their shots on target. Got close to Swift’s freekick, and a hand to Baldock’s header, but couldn’t keep
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The man who saved Darwen Tower - the first time round!
NEXT Spring will mark 50 years since the first determined attempt to preserve Darwen Tower from the ravages of time. The tower was saved in the early 70s, but the past few months of inaction because of the Covid pandemic have left the late-Victorian
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Burnley blows cool on county mayor plan
BURNLEY Council has rejected any merger of East Lancashire local authorities as part of a local government reorganisation giving the county a powerful directly-elected mayor. It made its reservations clear as it backed exploring the possibility
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Political veterans clash over flu jabs
TWO veteran councillors have clashed over the wisdom of having the flu jab. Tory Jacqui Slater and Liberal Democrat Paul Browne rowed during Thursday night’s Blackburn with Darwen full Council Forum meeting. She said steps should be taken to
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Verdict: Rovers 2.0 is upon us after a three-year cycle
This was the first time in Tony Mowbray's tenure that Elliott Bennett, Danny Graham and Charlie Mulgrew all failed to get any game-time in a league fixture, while Richie Smallwood, another of the League One promotion winners, has made just one matchday
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THESE are the big changes to Lancashire's bus routes from today
USERS of public transport across the county are expected to reap the benefits of a £750,000 overhaul to bus services across Lancashire. As service levels are starting to be restored following the coronavirus lockdown, Lancashire County Council
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Fancy owning this stunning farm house with hot tub, 5 bedrooms and 360 degree views of Darwen Moors?
Dating back to the 1750s, this stunning farmhouse has been extended and modernised to create the character property it is today. With a guide price of £650,000, Fickle Hall Farm in Darwen, complete with its own hot tub, could be yours.
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Masons help Nightsafe help homeless
A GRANT from to Nightsafe from East Lancashire Freemasons will help ensure young homeless and vulnerable people from across Blackburn and Darwen will continue to receive food and other essential items. The £2,500 gift to the charity providing housing
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Drug dealer let off hook by judge after being caught with £1,000 worth of cannabis
A man who was caught with £1,000 worth of cannabis, which he told police was for personal use only, has been spared time behind bars. On Wednesday, Asraful Alam, 24, appeared before Judge Richard Gioserano after he pleaded guilty to two counts of