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14 arrests after activists blockade McDonald’s depots
POLICE have arrested 14 people after animal rights activists blocked access to four McDonald’s distribution centres across the UK. Animal Rebellion used vehicles and bamboo structures to prevent lorries from leaving depots in Hemel Hempstead, Basingstoke
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One injured as vehicle rolls onto its side in crash
A VEHICLE rolled onto its roof following a crash earlier this evening. Two fire engines from Blackburn attended the scene of the crash in Elton Road, Belthorn, at 7.23pm. The vehicle was the only one involved in the incident, with one casualty
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Sheffield Utd 1 Burnley 0: Clarets lack cutting edge as Blades go down with a fight
SEAN Dyche said he could not be too hard on his players after ending their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 defeat at relegated Sheffield United. It was a third straight defeat for the Clarets and a third game without Nick Pope in goal who now
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Possibility of all Covid restrictions being lifted next month ‘looking good’
he possibility of all coronavirus restrictions being lifted next month is “looking good”, the chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency has said. Under the Government’s road map, the final stage of the unlocking is due to take place on June
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Clarets keeper Nick Pope needs knee operation and may miss Euros
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope is a doubt for Euro 2020 due to an impending operation on his knee. The 29-year-old will have surgery next week, the club revealed, and will be assessed to see if he will make England’s squad for the tournament, which
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'A true sporting hero': Accrington-born gold medal winner Ron Hill dies aged 82
Former British marathon runner Ron Hill has died at the age of 82. The 1969 European Athletics Championships marathon gold-medal winner was the second man to break the two hours and 10 minutes barrier in the discipline. The distance runner
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UK deemed an embarrassment after Amanda Holden gaffe in Eurovision final
THE UK has been branded an embarrassment after presenter Amanda Holden boasted she couldn't tell the difference between saying hello in French and Dutch as she appeared at the final of the Eurovision song contest. She made the gaffe when she was
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Two rescued from river in early hours of the morning
Fire fighters helped to rescue two people from the River Calder near Padiham. The incident happened just after 1am on Sunday morning (23 May) when three fire engines from Padiham and Burnley, along with the swift water rescue team from Penwortham, attended
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Man, 24, left with 'potentially life changing injuries' after stabbing
A MAN was stabbed in Ramsbottom in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Prince Street at 12.20am. Enquiries have established that four men -who were wearing balaclavas and wielding knives - got out
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Police appeal to find missing Bacup teenager
Police said they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' with the welfare of a 14-year-old who has gone missing from Bacup. Crystal Kilburn was last seen at her home address at 3:30pm on Saturday 22 May 2021. She has links to the Rossendale, Burnley
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Find out where to get vaccinated in Blackburn and Darwen without booking
The Covid-19 vaccination bus will be visiting locations across the borough providing first dose Pfizer vaccines and you do not need to book. Mosques, colleges, schools, leisure centres and community hubs are just some of the venues where the vehicle
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The view from Chile as Ben Brereton awaits Chile call-up
Ben Brereton’s prospective call-up to the Chile national team has been met with curiosity by fans, and journalists, following La Rioja. It is understood Brereton is under consideration for selection in Martín Lasarte’s squad that he will name for
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The ‘innocent’ supermarket habit that is actually illegal
You could be breaking the law while shopping without realising. Ever decided to tuck into a snack that you intend on buying as a means of keeping you going whilst doing a big shop at the supermarket? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one.
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If you are on a ‘dodgy date’ and need help – ask for Angela at the bar
Police have been sharing tips on how to ask for support if you are 'being harrassed' on a night out. Awareness of the campaign was being shared on the first weekend out of lockdown as rules changed and people were permitted to visit bars and restaurants
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Great photo takes us back to days of Lord Square and Peppermint Place
The white tiles, the ramps and the entrance to Peppermint Place. This photo shows Lord Square in Blackburn, 1985, one of the most easily recognisable features of the shopping centre. It looks as though the, then, Lancashire Evening Telegraph
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Mum called police when daughter's banned ex-partner came to visit
A MAN invited round to his ex-partner's house despite a non-molestation order was caught out by a surprise visit by her mum. Blackburn magistrates heard the ex-partner refused to call the police but her mother had other ideas and Lee Craig McPhee
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How Harry Chapman finds himself at a career crossroads
Harry Chapman has reached a crossroads in his career, not just at Ewood Park, and he will now consider his next move with much thought. Ten goal contributions during an impressive loan spell at Shrewsbury Town in the second half of the season has
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“I would like to see some safety data published to allay any fears" - Your say on 5G masts
AS protests on 5G masts become more and more common as they are installed, many people have expressed their confusion as to why the debate even exists. Recently, people in Altham took to the streets in a protest against 5G masts in their community
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Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer launches new gin in Booths supermarkets across Lancashire
A celebrity chef and a North West gin-maker have teamed up to launch a new pink gin which will be sold in supermarkets across Lancashire. Tappers Gin, based in Merseyside have collaborated with Sunday Brunch presenter, Simon Rimmer to launch Tickled
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Have you taken photos along any of the Lake District’s most Instagrammable walks?
Just in time for the late May bank holiday next weekend, a recent study has revealed the top 10 most Instagrammed walks across the Lake District. With further easing of Government Restrictions in the UK, more and more people will be venturing out
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A stunning four-bedroom cottage in Guide which will have friends and family wanting to come back
A TRADITIONAL historic cottage may be an ideal place to while away those days and relax...well this week’s top property has a little bit of everything including being in a sought after place near Blackburn. This four bedroom house on School Lane
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These Lancashire councils have been awarded £80,000 each for cultural high street projects
Two Lancashire councils have been awarded £80,000 each to help develop a cultural programme for their high streets. Blackpool Council and West Lancashire Borough Council announced this week that they have each been awarded a grant from Historic
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Drug dealer who spent £900 a month of girlfriend's money on cannabis avoids jail
A man who spent £900 a month of his girlfriend's money on cannabis before dealing it to his friends has narrowly avoided a jail sentence. Kieran Packer, 19, appeared at Preston's Sessions House on Thursday charged with supplying the class B drugs