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Five of East Lancashire's boroughs have highest Covid infection rates in England
Five of East Lancashire's six boroughs are in the top ten areas with the highest Covid infection rates in the whole country. Blackburn with Darwen sits first on the list, with Rossendale third, Hyndburn fourth, Ribble Valley fifth and Burnley sixth
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VIDEO: Coffins signifying children killed in Gaza bombings placed at gates of defence contractor
Protesters gathered at the gates of BAE Systems for the second week running. Coffins to signify the children killed through Israeli bombing of Gaza were left at the gates today. A picture of the teenager or child killed alongside a Palestinian
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Dominic Harrison column: 26 Covid cases in E Lancs hospitals - 7 in critical care
The weekly coronavirus column from Blackburn with Darwen’s public health director ON Wednesday June 2, Blackburn with Darwen had a confirmed Covid-19 case rate of 416.2 cases per 100,000 of the population and rising. This is the highest UK local
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More pop-up vaccination clinics announced in East Lancashire for next week
More pop-up vaccination clinics will be available over the next week as Covid-19 continues to take hold in Pennine Lancashire. Providing the Pfizer vaccination, the temporary facilities are going to open in various areas across the borough including
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Fish and Chip Day: The best chippies according to Lancashire Telegraph readers
It’s National Fish & Chip Day today and what better treat than to get yourself down to the best chippy in town? But what is the best chippy in Blackburn? The Lancashire Telegraph asked readers for the unofficial list and here’s the answers.
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Successful young woman tragically took own life after marriage to convicted conman exposed as sham
A 28-year-old woman who entered into a sham marriage with a convicted conman took her own life after finding out she had been cheated, used and lied to, an inquest heard. An inquest at Accrington Town Hall was told how Daniela Stepien, from Burnley
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'Faceless and heartless': Mother's fury over government reply to teaching petition
A MOTHER has been left ‘fuming’ with the government’s response to her petition to increase curriculum content about swimming in open water. Rebecca Ramsey, from Chorley, lost her son Dylan, 13, when he drowned at Hill Top Quarry, Whittle-le-Woods
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Rovers tie rising star Joe Rankin-Costello down to long-term contract
ROVERS have tied down Joe Rankin-Costello to a new long-term contract. The 21-year-old, seen as a real rising star at Ewood Park, has signed a deal through to June 2024. Despite an injury-hit campaign, he appeared 16 times in all competitions
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Art graduate's 'glitchy' youth culture project on display in town centre
A BLACKBURN University art graduate is ‘proud’ to have his works on display in the town centre. Christian Bell, 29, applied to a call-out from the Festival of Making and was commissioned to produce new artistic work based on a post-pandemic era
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Meet the Accrington man who’s a postman by day and volunteer policeman by night
IT’S NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK, a time to shine a light on the millions of people across the UK who dedicate their free time to helping the vulnerable and those in need. One Accrington man who has been praised for his volunteer work by Lancashire
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"Great news" to see Pfizer vaccine roll out to 12-15 year olds – says public health director
A local health director has said it is ‘great news’ that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use by 12-15 year olds. Public health director for Blackburn with Darwen, Professor Dominic Harrison has been rallying for vaccinating 12-17 years
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Over £400,000 Government funding pledged to prevent crime and improve safety of borough
Over £400,000 of funding has been secured by the council to help make the streets safer. Blackburn with Darwen Council has secured £432,000 from the Safer Streets Fund, which will pay for projects to crack down on crimes like burglary, vehicle
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Fire breaks out at terraced house
A HOUSE fire broke out earlier today requiring three fire engines to tackle the blaze. Firefighters from Burnley and Nelson fire stations were called to the scene on at a terraced house on Fraser Street, Burnley at around 7.40 this morning. Using
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Indian and Nepal coronavirus variants - Should we be worried?
NEW coronavirus cases involving the Indian variant have increased by 79 per cent compared with last week, with 724 confirmed cases in Blackburn with Darwen. The strain is now believed to be dominant in the UK with a total of 12,431 confirmed cases
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Lancashire areas where house prices have soared in the last year
THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC has wreaked havoc on the property industry, causing house prices to soar in many parts of the UK. Across the nation, house prices soared by 10.9% annually in May, marking the strongest growth in nearly seven years, according
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Concerns grow for missing 16-year-old
UPDATE: Brajan has been found CONCERNS are growing for a 16-year-old who has been missing since yesterday. Brajan Gajek, from Accrington, was last seen on June 3 with police now appealing for help tracking his whereabouts. Officers have
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Free pint for every customer on first day of Euros at these East Lancashire pubs
To celebrate the re-opening of pubs and the impending summer of sport (the Euros), Greene King pubs is offering a FREE pint to every customer. Football fans in East Lancashire will be able to redeem their free pint of the brewer's own pale ale,
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UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for 12-15-year-olds
The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use for 12 to 15-year-olds, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has announced. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of
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Covid tests for travel: Where to get one in the North West and how much it will cost
BRITS are still reeling after it was announced that Portugal will be moved from the 'green list' down to the 'amber list' on Tuesday- meaning harsher travel rules will be in place for those travelling to the country. However, no matter which
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Temporary pop-up vaccine clinics set to open in these E Lancashire areas
ALL eligible adults will be able to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Rossendale this weekend. A temporary pop-up facility on Town Centre Square, Rawtenstall on Saturday and Salem Street car park, Haslingden on Tuesday will offer a first dose of the Pfizer
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Coroner records death of two-month old baby boy as 'unexplained'
The death of a two-month-old baby boy was recorded as unexplained, after he was found unresponsive on his mother's bed having not long been fed. An inquest at Accrington Town Hall on Friday heard that Edward Gavin Billy Whalley, also known as Eddie
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Kitchen fire extinguished at private hospital
A KITCHEN fire broke out at a private hospital in Blackburn last night. Four fire engines were called to the scene at Cygnet Fountains on Pleasington Close at around 11.45pm on Thursday June 3. The crews were able to use two breathing apparatus
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Prince Charles has a secret nickname for Meghan Markle
Prince Charles has a secret nickname for his daughter in law Meghan Markle and according to a Royal expert, it is a compliment. According to reports, the Prince of Wales has a secret code name for the Duchess of Sussex. According to royal commentator
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Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays until 1 July amid travel list changes
Jet2 has announced it has cancelled all international flights and holidays up to 1 July amid rule changes to the Government’s travel lists. The budget-friendly airline has suspended its programme from 24 June to 1 July after the travel green list
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People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued update concerning Indian variant
People who have received the Pfizer vaccine have been issued a crucial update concerning the Indian variant of Covid-19. New research suggests those who have received the jab have lower antibodies targeting the strain of coronavirus.. The Pfizer
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Google rule change could mean your Gmail, Photos and Drive accounts are deleted
Gmail users are being warned of new rules which could see their accounts deleted without permission. Google changed its terms on 1 June, allowing the US technology giant to delete accounts and remove content without needing approval from the account
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Former Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Alan Miller dies aged 51
FORMER Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Alan Miller has died aged 51. Miller, who began his career at Arsenal, made 103 appearances for West Bromwich Albion and 64 for Middlesbrough, helping the Teesside club to promotion to the Premier League in 1995
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Ribble Valley marketing firm help homeless by naming chosen charity
Clitheroe-based inbound marketing agency Digital 22 has selected homelessness charity Emmaus Burnley as its charity of the year. Employees at Digital 22 specialise in a range of online marketing skills and have kicked off the partnership by creating
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Blackburn show home from 1970 is fascinating time capsule
THE majority of pictures we feature in Looking Back show events or well-known areas of East Lancashire. These two photos are slightly different as they were actually taken for an advertising feature in the Evening Telegraph back in 1970. They
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Government Minister launches Blackburn’s ‘game changing’ Gigabit broadband network
The gigabit broadband network across the Lancashire town of Blackburn has been officially launched. Oliver Dowden CBE, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, spoke about the ‘game changing’ network being rolled out across the
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Care assistant will be 'missed by friends in England and Ireland'
Mary Martin passed away peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital on May 24, aged 65 years. During her life Mary worked as a care assistant for over 30 years, including working at Old Gates Nursing Home and Bank Hall Care home. In her earlier
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Tributes paid to popular dedicated golf captain
Margaret Ashworth, formerly of Waddington Road, Accrington, passed away peacefully in hospital, on May 26. During her life Margaret was a hard worker and worked for Booth and Duxbury, Sprake and Ranson Solicitor’s, then later at Barlow Rowland Solicitor
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Budding gardeners hone skills with housebuilder's planting session
BUDDING young gardeners have had the chance to take part in a planting session put together by a leading regional housebuilder. The session took place at Waddow Heights in Clitheroe and saw a group of Brownies improve their gardening skills on a
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Law firm to 'make real difference to communities' with charity foundation
A LEADING law firm has announced the launch of a new charity foundation. Blackburn-based Napthens, says that the charity will support causes across the North West that are important to the business and its workforce. As such the Napthens Foundations
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Public consultation to be launched on future of special school after academy status revoked
Lancashire County Council has announced a proposed public consultation on the future of a special school, after no private provider could be found before the Government revoked its academy status. LCC announced a proposed public consultation for
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Specsavers looking to recruit for 300 jobs
SPECSAVERS stores across the North West are recruiting for almost 300 positions at all levels of the business, following a significant rise in demand for eye and hearing care after lockdown. Following the easing of restrictions, and with large numbers
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New role and new deal as Jake Garrett exited by Rovers future
A new role and a new contract has left Jake Garrett feeling excited for next season already. Garrett has stepped up to be a regular for the Under-23s in 2021, anchoring the midfield for boss Billy Barr, and has now signed a four-year contract as
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Latest figures: Areas in Blackburn where the fewest people have been vaccinated
More than two in five people in Blackburn with Darwen have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal. NHS data shows 48,828 people had received both jabs by May 30 – 42 per cent of those aged 16 and over, based on the latest population
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'We're being victimised': Innocent residents receive 'threatening' council fly-tipping letters
INNOCENT residents have been shocked, angered and upset to receive 'personally threatening' letters from the council which appear to accuse them of fly tipping. The Darwen residents who received the letters say this is despite the fact they have
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Try shoes on virtually at home as firm unveils 'augmented reality' range
A LANCASHIRE based shoe company has released the UK's first shoe range to incorporates augmented reality technology. This means that Skelmersdale-based Hotter Shoes will be enabling customers to try products for fit, colour and design virtually
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'Netwalking' to raise money for Pendle Hospice
MORE than 60 people representing 35 businesses took part in a ‘netwalk’ at the launch of a Raisathon which will run throughout June. Because of Covid 19 restrictions, Pendle Hospice's Raisathon this year replaces the hospice’s biggest fundraiser
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'The scope is huge' as firm uses virtual reality to showcase local businesses
A PAIR of entrepreneurs are helping to showcase businesses across the region with their new 3D virtual reality photography company. VR Pixel was founded by Burnley-based Tomas Garl and Justinas Jelin who use the latest technology to create virtual
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Boohoo granted approval for solar panel plan
EAST Lancashire based fashion retailer Boohoo has been granted prior approval to install solar panels on one of its facilities. The plans, lodged to Burnley Borough Council, will see panels installed on Boohoo Chamber E, on Heasandford Industrial
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Bookies plan for former high-street chocolate shop
A FORMER high street chocolate shop could be transformed into a bookies if planning permission is granted. A change of use application to turn the Chocolate Box on King Street, Clitheroe, into a betting shop has been submitted to the Ribble Valley
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Investment allows opticians to look deeper into patients eyes then ever before
A INVESTMENT of £180,000 has equipped an East Lancashire Specsavers branch with a dual purpose 'hearcare' and optical room. The room means the opticians' Nelson branch will now be able to look deeper into patients eyes than ever before with a hospital
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Drug addict was found hanging out of window he smashed in his parents house
WITHIN days of being released from prison for breaching a non-molestation order a man turned up at his parents' home in breach of the same order. Blackburn magistrates heard Sajid Hussain was caught on CCTV damaging a gate when he turned up at 2
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Rovers among Championship's best for Under-23s minutes
Five matches into next season Rovers will reach the 550-game milestone for including an Academy graduate in their matchday squad, a sequence dating back a decade. The commitment to the inclusion of Academy players hasn’t been one to simply keep