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Lockdown lifting paused as Blackburn with Darwen now an 'area of intervention'
THE lifting of lockdown restrictions in Blackburn with Darwen has been paused after it was labelled an 'area of intervention' after an increase in the Covid-19 infection rate. New data from Public Health England released on Thursday shows the borough's
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New rail upgrade plans gets a welcome
THE announcement of £589million to upgrade the main rail route between Manchester and Leeds has been welcomed by Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire County councils’ growth bosses. The government also launched a new Northern Transport Acceleration
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Registered sex fiend with missing teeth and bitten fingernails wanted by police
***Update: Peter Swan was arrested on Friday morning in Blackpool town centre on suspicion of breaching the terms of his notification requirements*** A registered sex offender who has breached his notification requirements is being hunted by the
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Investigation launched after man shot in leg in residential street
An investigation is underway after a 30-year-old man was shot in the leg. Police are now appealing for information following the shooting, which took place in Skelmersdale very early on Thursday morning. Officers were called to Carfield in
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Coronavirus testing stations to stay till end of the month
CORONAVIRUS mobile testing units in Nelson and Barnoldswick will stay open until Friday July 31. The decision follows a spike in Covid-19 infections in Pendle. Tests are being carried out from 10.30am to 3.30pm and people who’ve got a test booked
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The main issues as calendar for 2020/21 football season is finalised
The 2020-21 domestic football calendar, including a season start date, could be finalised on Friday. Discussions between the Premier League, the FA and the EFL on this subject have continued this week. The 20 top-flight clubs will gather for
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Hairdresser's court win could 'open the floodgates' to deluge of claims
AN employment tribunal case over false self-employment could open the floodgates to a deluge of claims for notice, holiday and redundancy pay, it is claimed. Self-employed hairdresser Meghan Gorman, 26, won a landmark legal battle after arguing
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Luton Town savour 'fantastic achievement' after Rovers win
Luton Town boss Nathan Jones says he didn’t care, or concentrate, on results elsewhere in the Championship on a frantic final day that saw his side pull off a great escape. The Hatters completed the double over Rovers with a 3-2 win, and in doing
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Here's why a smell of TCP antiseptic has lingered over a town for two weeks
AN antiseptic smell hanging over part of an East Lancashire town has alarmed local residents and politicians. The odour, described as ‘like TCP ’, began scenting the air unpleasantly around New Lane, Oswaldtwistle, almost two weeks ago. Householders
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Residents evacuated and man taken to hospital as car ploughs into side of house
Residents were evacuated and man had to be taken to hospital after a car ploughed into the side of a house in an early morning smash. At around 3.45am on Thursday, a car travelling along Booth Road in Stacksteads crashed into a corner house on Plantation
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WH Smith to PERMANENTLY close its store in The Mall Blackburn this summer
The WH Smith store in The Mall in Blackburn will be closing down in August, the chain has confirmed. The retailer announced the news on Thursday morning and pointed customers to its nearby Accrington store. A WH Smith spokesperson said: “We
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Downing contract expires as Mowbray waits on Venky's decision
Rovers boss Tony Mowbray says he is still waiting on clarity from the club’s owners over his budget next season. That will likely hold up decisions over the out of contract players whose deals at expired in the hours after the 3-2 defeat at Luton
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WATCH: The disgusting moment a bus passenger spits at a driver after fare dispute
A FEMALE passenger who spat at a bus driver in a row over payment has been slammed as “disgraceful”. Shocking footage, taken by a fellow traveller, shows a dispute between a customer and driver on a service at around 4pm on Tuesday afternoon.
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Two men charged after expensive cars stolen from houses in East Lancashire
Two men have been charged with burglary after two expensive cars were stolen from houses in East Lancashire. Officers in Rossendale charged the men, aged 27 and 21 in connection with the burglaries, which took place in Bacup in the early hours of
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Man attacked in late night brawl outside town's bar
A man has suffered a serious injury to his jaw after being assaulted outside a bar. At around 1am on Saturday July 18, an assault took place outside the No.62 bar on Albert Road in Colne. Police are now appealing for witnesses after they were
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Mowbray's 'toughen up' verdict as Rovers beaten at Luton
Tony Mowbray says Rovers must mentally ‘toughen up’ after conceding three more goals on the way to defeat on the final day against Luton Town. A 3-2 victory for the Hatters saw them cement their spot in the Championship for next season, but for
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This is why the M65 was closed in both directions at 4am
A section of the M65 had to be closed this morning after a woman was spotted on a bridge over the carriageway. At around 3.30am, police attended a concern for welfare call on the motorway bridge between Huncoat and Burnley. Lancashire Road Police
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Patrols increased and residents asked to be vigilant following village burglary
Police patrols have been increased in East Lancashire after burglary took place in a rural village. Officers are asking residents in Wiswell to remain on their guard and report any suspicious activity following a burglary at a property on Pendleton
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Rush hour on the Boulevard in the days of black and white
WE recently featured the scene on the Boulevard in Blackburn when a ‘pea-souper’ had reduced visibility to almost nothing which struck a chord with many Bygones readers. This led us to head back into the archives and see what else we could find
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'Only a matter of time before someone is killed' - residents reaction after Blackburn horror smash
'Frightened' residents sick of motorists travelling at 'incredible speed' along their street say it's only a matter of time before someone is killed. People living on Mosley Street in Blackburn have said over the last five years they've seen a
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Why Mickey Ellison is relishing challenge of taking on Irish champion
LOCKDOWN may have taught Mickey Ellison not to take anything for granted but one thing that hasn’t changed is his refusal to take a backward step when facing difficult opponents. The Darwen fighter returns to action in September when he takes on
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YouTube channel teaching mental health awareness to Lancashire families
A CHARITY has launched a weekly YouTube show to teach young people about mental health. The Mental Health Family Hour is the creation of mental health first aider Sam Tyrer from Lancashire, who has previously founded the young people’s education
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Trial date set for man charged with throwing boiling water in woman's face
A man is set to stand trial after being charged with throwing boiling water in a woman's face and over another man's chest. George Preshur is due to appear before Preston Crown Court in December accused of two counts of throwing a destructive substance
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Meet the ex-soldier helping army veterans get back on their feet
A FORMER soldier is looking to house veterans and their families as part of a programme to help support those coming out of the military. Healthier Heroes CIC was established two years ago in Wigan but is now being launched in Burnley thanks to
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'Violet's Law' gives grieving East Lancs mum new hope for tougher sentences
A WOMAN whose son was killed by a 'careless' driver is demanding a change in the law which would see deaths by careless driving being met with the same punishment as deaths by dangerous driving. Following a new bill put down by former Prime Minister
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Dangerous tree should be felled say villagers
A LANDMARK beech tree interfering with overhead power lines in a moorland village is to be chopped down on the advice of residents. Last month Electricity North West asked the people of Tockholes whether the tree in a graveyard should be felled
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Evidence needed from residents as enquiry into stench launched by council
RESIDENTS left baffled by an odorous stench in their town, which was compared to a ‘bog of eternal stench’, have been reassured by their council that the issue is being looked into. The Environmental Health department at Ribble Valley Borough Council
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Springing into action - former police dogs hired to sniff out gas leaks
YOU would normally associate sniffer dogs with anything related to the police - helping them sniff out drugs, explosives and criminals. But, for the first time, former police service canines are being given new jobs, helping Lancashire's gas engineers