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Lindsay Hoyle takes Nancy Pelosi to meet Coronation Street stars in hate crime stand
The Speaker of the House of Commons has said people should “stand together” to call out hate as he joined other G7 speakers on the set of Coronation Street to discuss hate crime. Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomed his counterparts from across the world
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Schedule and weather contributing factors, says Barnsley boss
A third game in a week, and the weather, all played a part in a dull draw between Barnsley and Rovers, according to Reds boss Markus Schopp. Schopp spoke ahead of the game that he felt Rovers had an advantage going into the Oakwell clash given
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'Best we've got' - Mowbray on Nyambe's development & defensive strength
Ryan Nyambe’s one-on-one defending came in for praise from Tony Mowbray after Rovers’ 0-0 draw at Barnsley. Nyambe won seven tackles across an accomplished performance from the right back as Rovers made it back-to-back clean sheets. Mowbray
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M65 closed as police, paramedics and firefighters called to serious crash
A STRETCH of motorway has now reopened following a serious incident. The M65 eastbound carriageway was closed at around 8.40am this morning following a crash between junction 10 for Burnley and junction 12 for Nelson. The #M65 eastbound
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Watch the brilliant moment the Red Arrows zoomed over Lancashire
THE amazing moment the Red Arrows zoomed over Lancashire has been captured in a stunning photo. The world-famous RAF display team executed the flypast over Chorley yesterday, September 18. The pilots flew over Astley Hall where the G7 Speakers
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Ratings: Nyambe and Ayala key to second straight clean sheet
Rovers player ratings from the 0-0 draw at Barnsley. Thomas Kaminski 7 Good saves in either half, first to deny Oduor with his feet when the midfielder danced his way into the box, the second a fingertip effort from Helik’s header. Second clean
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Lancashire hosts political elite from all over the world at G7 Summit
A LANCASHIRE landmark is hosting some of the world's most influential politicians at the G7 Speakers' Conference this weekend. A giant security operation is operating in and around Astley Hall, Chorley, as the globe's political elite arrive in
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Blackburn star AJ Odudu says she is 'proud Lancashire lass' during Strictly launch
PROUD Lancashire lass AJ Odudu has met her match in dance partner Kai Widdrington. The pair were coupled up during Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show, with AJ saying it is a ‘dream come true’ for her to be in the ballroom. AJ
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Kirk Brandon takes Spear of Destiny back out on the road
KIRK Brandon is looking forward to getting the chance to finally perform songs he wrote over 35 years ago the way he wanted them to sound. Worldservice was arguably Spear of Destiny’s best-known album, released in 1985 and produced by Rusty Egan
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The best place to grab a Sunday roast in East Lancashire according to customers
WHEN the weather gets colder, there is nothing better than tucking into a roast dinner - especially when it is cooked for you. However, deciding where to go is always a real challenge and you need to choose a restaurant which serves lashings of
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This was a safe play area at Accrington nursery in 1952
Does this look like great fun or an accident waiting to happen? If you are a child, the answer’s likely the former but modern parents may have a few doubts about some of the facilities which were on offer at Springbank Nursery, Accrington, when
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Man caught on CCTV using 'lost or stolen' bank card
A MAN was caught on CCTV trying to use a bank card that didn't belong to him. Blackburn magistrates heard the card belonged to an elderly gentleman who lived in a care home and he had no idea how the card had gone from his possession. Zohaib
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A sauna, gym, photo studio and annexe for family - what more do you want from a house?
EVERYONE has a health and fitness drive at some point in their lives - well you may be able to do it from the comfort of your own new home if you snap up our property of the week. That’s because this superb six bedroom detached home on Mitton Avenue
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Tile-throwing bail hostel man jailed after four-hour rooftop siege with police
A MAN who threw slates at police from the roof of a bail hostel during a four-hour "siege" has been jailed. Blackburn magistrates heard Ashley Lord caused extensive damage during his time on the roof of Highfield House in Accrington on Sunday.
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These two Lake District walks are some of the most Instagrammable in UK
New research from a major hotel company has revealed where in the UK has the most picturesque walks. By analysing the walks with the most Instagram photos per kilometre, Premier Inn were able to chart which areas were being photographed more than
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'An exciting moment': Launch of service at Lancashire's newest theological college
A BRIGHT new dawn broke on Saturday as representatives from Church of England Dioceses across the North West gathered together for a celebration service to launch the regions newest theological college. The special Eucharist Service took place
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Woman's ex was lurking in her home covered in blood
A WOMAN returning from a night out was confronted in her own home by her ex-partner who had broken in. Blackburn magistrates heard Elliot Brown was bare chested and covered in blood. The victim was terrified when he took a large kitchen knife
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Climate justice walkers to pass through county on 'pilgrimage' to UN conference
A GROUP of walkers campaigning for 'climate justice' and embarking on a 'pilgrimage route' will pass through East Lancashire in early October. Walkers for Climate Justice are expected to reach the county on October 3, specifically Haslingden, Accrington
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The Lancashire hotels that bounced back from Covid to look after 14,000 guests over summer
Two Lancashire hotels have bounced back since reopening after lockdown – having served more than 9,000 breakfasts while looking after 14,000 guests. With the pandemic having put the hotels at risk of permanent closure last year, a bumper summer
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These 12 people have been fined a combined total of almost £5,000 for dropping cigarette butts on the floor
The following 12 people have been fined a combined total of almost £5,000 by the courts for dropping cigarette butts on the floor. The offences were committed in areas of East Lancashire where section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
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'Trim on the Turf': Boohoo sponsor charity event with top hairstylists in action on the pitch
FASHION giant Boohoo has been announced as the headline sponsor of 'Trim on the Turf', a two-day pop-up charitable event that will feature 30 of the North’s top hairstylists in action at Burnley FC's Turf Moor stadium in October. Between October
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Solid and settled as Rovers back up their dressing room message
Solid and settled. Words not frequently used around Blackburn Rovers in recent times, nor robust or resilient, but those are the characteristics that have ensured a positive start to the season. The repeated message from within the dressing room