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Police seek man after Colne public order incident
POLICE need help to identify a man after a public order incident in Colne on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Tesco's on Market Street, however police cannot yet release further details of what took place. Anyone who see's the man is advised
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What Sean Dyche said when asked about his Burnley future
SEAN Dyche laughed off questions over his Burnley future after a strong finish to the Premier League season ended in a whimper as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Brighton. There was no Golden Glove for Nick Pope, pipped to the post by Manchester
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Burnley 1 Brighton 2: Nick Pope misses out on Golden Gloves award
THERE was no Golden Glove for Nick Pope nor a Premier League points record for Burnley as Yves Bissouma and Aaron Connolly fired Brighton to a 2-1 victory at Turf Moor. Bissouma's fine curling effort after 20 minutes ended Pope's hopes of a 16th
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Police dog flushes out burglary suspect
A POLICE dog helped track down a suspected burglar this weekend. DP Apol of the Lancashire Police Dogs Unit located the suspect hiding in roadside undergrowth after fleeing from a car that had spun out of control off a roundabout after making off
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Warning for two drivers at motor rally
TWO car enthusiasts received dangerous driving warnings from police at a motor rally in Burnley. Burnley and Padiham Police issued the Section 59 warnings at the 'car mod massive' event on Billington and Farrington Road. Most attendees, however
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Concerns grow over missing Darwen teenager
CONCERNS are growing for the welfare of a Darwen teenager who has not been seen since July 24. Saskia Baldwin, 15, is believed to be somewhere in Blackpool but was last seen in person in Preston. She has since been picked up on CCTV at the Imperial
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Shop refused licence after old owner fled to Iraq following foreign tobacco raid
A SHOP has been refused a licence to serve alcohol after its previous owner fled to Iraq following a raid last year which found foreign tobacco on site. M&M Mini Market in Halliwell Road has had three temporary events notices rejected by Bolton
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Shop refused licence after old owner fled to Iraq following foreign tobacco raid
A SHOP has been refused a licence to serve alcohol after its previous owner fled to Iraq following a raid last year which found foreign tobacco on site. M&M Mini Market in Halliwell Road has had three temporary events notices rejected by Bolton
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Tragedy as man dies after A road collision
A MAN in his 60s has died after a collision on the A683 between Brookhouse and Caton on Saturday July 25. The collision occurred between a Honda motorcycle and a Ford Puma car at around 6.25pm. Emergency services were called but the motorcyclist
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Old farm targeted by young vandals — who return to watch fire crews tackle the blaze
YOUTHS are setting fires almost on a nightly basis at a derelict former farm - then standing back to watch fire crews tackle the blaze. Fire crews were called to the old Birtenshaw Farm in Bromley Cross on Thursday night and Friday night, the
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Blackburn's AJ Odudu on being trolled for her Northern accent - and life after lockdown
AJ Odudu is back on screen with the return of ITV's The Voice Kids, fizzing with characteristic energy and enthusiasm. The Blackburn-born presenter, DJ and fitness blogger, 32, reveals she's emerged from lockdown ready to celebrate a new era.
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Raya wins Championship award - as Rovers hope for cash windfall
David Raya has already got his gloves on one piece of silverware, and will look to do so again when Brentford start their play-off campaign against Swansea City this evening (6.30pm). The Bees missed the chance to seal automatic promotion, losing
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Zodiac and Woolworths- East Lancashire shops you wish would come back from the dead
With the rise of internet shopping and fierce competition in city centers, store closures are inevitable. However, that doesn’t make it any easier when our favourite shops are forced to close down. Here are some East Lancashire shops you
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4 cheapest properties in Blackburn- and they’re currently for sale
Now is a great time to invest in property, so snap up some bargains as soon as you can. Luckily, there are some affordable properties right on your doorstep in Blackburn. Here are the 4 cheapest properties on the market right now, according
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Staggering drink-drive arrested on Blackburn Asda petrol forecourt
A MEMBER of the public intervened when she saw a drunken man heading for the car park at Blackburn Asda. Blackburn magistrates heard as Peter James Devenney staggered past her vehicle the woman heard him asking himself where he had parked. After
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'Destroyed' ex crashed into best friend's car and slashed his tyre after he started seeing his wife
A MAN sought revenge on his ex-partner and her new love who was also his former best friend. Blackburn magistrates heard David Hugh Irwin said his life had been “destroyed” by the events that had ended his 28-year relationship. And his frustration
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Hoghton Tower owner’s hunting lodge remains Darwen’s oldest home
MARY Tudor was on the throne when builders were putting the finishing touches to a hunting lodge on the easterly edge of Darwen moors. They did a good job. It’s still there and, after some 460 years, it is the oldest house in Darwen. The 1550s
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Mum shares 'precious' C-section photo to change perceptions *candid childbirth picture in article*
A MUM-OF-FIVE is trying to change widely-held attitudes that giving birth by caesarean section ‘isn’t natural.’ Amy Payne uploaded a picture of her son being born via caesarean only to be criticised for sharing the picture. The 29-year-old
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Wharton ready for Rovers step-up and vows 'I'm not a boy anymore'
Scott Wharton believes his time is now as he prepares to return to Rovers and bid to become the latest homegrown prospect to push for a spot in Tony Mowbray’s first-team plans. For the third successive season, Wharton finished a season out on loan
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Latest appeal to save Blackburn health and safety training centre
TRADE unionists in Blackburn have stepped up their campaign to save the town’s health and safety training centre with a video appeal bringing together union officials, political figures and former trainees. Blackburn College Trade Union Health
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Campaign to save village tree sprouts again
A TOCKHOLES villager has accused Electricity North-West of ignoring local people when deciding to cut down a beech tree in the United Reformed Church’s grounds. The company says the decision was backed by a consultation with residents. Andrew
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Fly-tipping - shocking images show extent of problem plaguing East Lancashire towns
Incidents of fly-tipping in East Lancashire are on the rise, but why is this happening, why is it plaguing our towns, and who is to blame? Over the last seven years, both Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn have seen a sharp increase in the number