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Burnley drawn against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup fourth round
Burnley will welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Turf Moor in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Sean Dyche's men reached this stage thanks to a 4-1 win against League Two Rochdale, with Jay Rodriguez scoring all four goals. Meanwhile, Spurs beat
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Fire crews rescue casualty from vehicle after crash
A casualty has been rescued from a car after a crash in Barrowford. Three fire engines and an ambulance were called to Carr Hall Road, Barrowford, just after 5.30pm this evening. Fire crews, from Nelson and Burnley, used a hose reel and stabilisation
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Man 'saved the life' of a woman who went missing
A man ‘undoubtedly’ helped save the life of a missing woman earlier this month. Police are appealing for information to identify the man who was seen in the area on a helicopter camera while police were searching fields after a woman in her 30s
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Schools response team ready for outbreaks
A SPECIAL response team is ready to work with schools and colleges in Blackburn with Darwen if they have an outbreak of coronavirus and if necessary reintroduce face masks. It was revealed by borough education boss Cllr Julie Gunn as she acknowledged
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What are EncroPhones? How police gathered key information from phones of drug dealing gang
MANY of the arrests and charges against defendants in the Operation Florence investigation came at least in part thanks to key information which was held on ‘EncroPhones’. Explaining how much of the key evidence in the case came to light, Judge
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Drug dealing gang 'inflicted misery' on the people of East Lancashire, judge tells court
EIGHTEEN criminals who ‘inflicted misery’ on the people of East Lancashire by involving themselves in large-scale drug conspiracy were on the receiving end of harsh words as they were handed their jail terms. Judge Philip Parry said the tentacles
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JAILED: The criminal gang who flooded the streets with cocaine and cannabis
NINE people have been jailed for a total of 67 years after a major operation brought down a crime group flooding the streets of Lancashire with drugs. Operation Florence was launched last year after concerns were raised by residents in Darwen about
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Three children are “living tribute” of mother killed in arena attack
The three children of a devoted mother killed in the Manchester Arena explosion are a “living tribute” to her, a public inquiry has heard. Company secretary Michelle Kiss, 45, from Whalley, Lancashire, entered the City Room foyer of the venue to
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Meet the celebrities taking part in Channel 4's new series of Taskmaster
Channel 4 hit show Taskmaster will return to screens on Thursday September 23rd for it's twelfth series. The show will feature fan-favourites Greg Davies and Alex Horne as hosts, along with a new celebrity line-up. Celebrity guests will have
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Gorgeous East Lancashire walking routes that you need to try this Autumn
Today (22 September) is the Autumn Equinox which officially marks the end of summer. The days might be getting shorter and chillier but it’s a walkers paradise for those who love to soak in autumnal views of fallen leaves and frost-covered grass
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UK dog owners face fines of up to £5,000 for simple mistake
Dog owners in the UK are being warned over using the wrong collar which could land them a fine of up to £5,000. Dog walkers face a four-figure fine and even possible jail time of their pets are out for a walk without the proper identification.
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How to get free McDonald's Cheeseburger, Mayo Chicken or McFlurry on delivery
As September draws to a close, universities and colleges are back in full swing as students return to campus. It means that there are lots of free deals around to save you some money, with McDonald's the latest chain to get in on the action.
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Drivers fume as Sainsbury's introduce 'pathetic' 30p charge for popular service
UK drivers have hit out at a “pathetic” change to Sainsbury’s petrol stations with customers saying they “won’t buy fuel there again”. Sainsbury’s has started charging for services that were previously free taking drivers by surprise at forecourts
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Channel 4 is looking for new Gogglebox cast members - how do people apply?
We’ve all joked about how we know somebody who should be on Gogglebox. Whether it’s family or friends, Channel 4 has announced it is now on the lookout for new talent to take part on the hit TV show. Channel 4 bosses are searching for people
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Witnesses and video footage sought following fight at football match
Witnesses and video footage of a fight that broke out during a football match is being sought by police. Officers were called to reports of disorder at the Burnley v Arsenal match on Saturday (September 18) between both sets of supporters.
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Appeal for footage after 'shocking' disorder at Turf Moor during Burnley v Arsenal match
WITNESSES are being sought after rival fans clashed at the Burnley v Arsenal Premier League game at Turf Moor on Saturday. The FA has launched an investigation after seats were torn up and missiles hurled in the Cricket Field stand at the end of
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Top five autumn walks in Lancashire according to TripAdvisor
Looking for a walk in Lancashire to soak up the autumn leaves and beautiful scenery? According to TripAdvisor, these are the top five walks in the area. Preston Guild Wheel This walk is a 21 mile circular route around Preston that is
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Rovers exploring other options as Brockhall plans 'shelved'
Rovers’ plans to combine their two Brockhall training bases have been shelved amid ‘immense’ opposition to the proposals. The club are looking at the possibility of identifying a suitable site in the Blackburn with Darwen area, but chief executive
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Derby County appoint administrators and hit with EFL points penalty
Championship side Derby County have confirmed the appointment of administrators and have been hit with a 12-point penalty as a result. A statement from the Rams said that Andrew Hosking, Carl Jackson and Andrew Andronikou of business advisory firm
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It’s officially the first day of autumn – all you need to know about the equinox
Today (22 September) marks the official start of autumn and end of summer in an event called the Autumn Equinox. However, if you don’t know the first thing about the event and what it means we have created a guide detailing everything to know.
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Six drivers face court after police clock them doing more than 100mph on M65
Six motorists have been summonsed to court after being caught travelling at ridiculous speeds on an East Lancashire motorway. Road police carrying out enforcement on the M65 detected six divers at speeds of more than 100mph, including one at 132mph
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Strictly winner Stacey Dooley announces 2022 tour dates - how to get tickets
Winner of Strictly Come Dancing Stacey Dooley has announced a tour promoting her new book in 2022. Her new book, Are You Really OK? Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Emergency looks at the mental health crisis in Britain and it's impact on
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LETTER: Workers fear unfair treatment
It may be surprising for your readers to learn that nearly 40% of workers in the UK feel they have had reason to take legal action against their employer, but many are deterred by the prospect of victimisation. In a survey of more than 2,000 workers
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CCTV appeal as elderly residents burgled for second time in two months
Police are appealing for information and CCTV footage after elderly householders were burgled for the second time in two months. On Tuesday, at around 2pm, a property on Rutland Street in Nelson was broken into. The occupants, who are elderly
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How to watch new film showcasing experiences of Accrington's working women
A film exploring the experiences and successes of Accrington's working women will be shown for the first time this weekend. The culmination of 12 months' work during lockdown recording interviews, stories of women living and working in the borough
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Love is in the air at popular pub
We have a super photo from 1993 of a happy couple in Blackburn. It shows Geoff and Beryl Swift outside the Ivy Hotel in Blackburn in July at the pub where they first met. Do you know anything more about the photo email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk
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Who remembers a main road in East Lancashire looking like this?
Everyone loves a good old photograph of a pub. Well we have dug deep in the archives and found this super image. The Black Dog Inn and the Rose and Crown Hotel at the top of Union Road in Oswaldtwistle. This picture was taken before 1907
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Finalists announced for Blackburn 1V Awards
VOLUNTEERS and community groups are set to be honoured at the Blackburn 1V awards. The One Voice Annual Dinner will take place on Saturday, 9 October in King George’s Hall and will feature the 1V Awards, keynote speeches, and pop group BANNED Cohesion
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New 'retro' cake shop coming to E Lancs after 21-year-old’s market stall success
A NEW cake shop is opening in East Lancashire next month after the owner’s bakes proved to be a sell-out success at a local market. Mia Jade Bakes will be opening in Accrington and it will have a retro/vintage theme which is heavily inspired by
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Sheron on Edun display and Rovers' Senior Cup defeat to Stanley
Mike Sheron was disappointed with a first round exit in the Lancashire Senior Cup and felt it was down to a failure to make the most of their positive start. Luke Brennan had Rovers, winners of the last two Senior Cups, ahead inside two minutes
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Volunteers from Islamic group collect 50 bags of rubbish
Volunteers from the ‘Dawat e Islami’ group took part in a major street clean in Blackburn. The team of thirty collected 50 bags of rubbish in the Little Harwood area during the weekend. A volunteer from the group said: “Dawat e Islami has started
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Lancs Strictly star opens up about historic same sex pairing on Channel 4 show
A Strictly Come Dancing Star from Lancashire has opened up about what it means to be the first same sex male couple to compete on the show. John Thwaite, from Chorley, spoke out on Steph’s Packed Lunch yesterday (21 September) to talk about his
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Major roads in town centre to reopen as £60million development nears completion
The final timetable for the reopening of several major roads in a town centre, some of which have been closed for more than a year, has been confirmed. Working in partnership with Lancashire County Council and contract partner Balfour Beatty,
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Warrington's Neighbourhood Weekender festival line-up revealed tonight
Warrington's Neighbourhood Weekender 2022 line-up are being revealed tonight at 7pm. The festival, which has previously seen the likes of Indie Legends James, Jake Bugg, Noel Gallagher and Courteeners, is going ahead on May 28th & 29th 2022 at
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East Lancashire chippy bags silver and bronze at British pie awards
An East Lancashire chippy has bagged another four awards at a recent ceremony celebrating all things pies. The Cottage by Haddocks, in Rawtenstall, was handed a silver award for their beef and blue pie, and three bronze awards for their black sheep
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Sean Dyche praises ‘sharp’ Jay Rodriguez after four-goal burst against Rochdale
Burnley boss Sean Dyche hailed four-goal striker Jay Rodriguez after his side’s 4-1 Carabao Cup win at Turf Moor against Rochdale. Rodriguez scored all the Clarets’ goals in a 12-minute second-half blitz after Dale striker Jake Beesley had given
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Police 'very concerned' as convicted rapist goes on the run
A convicted rapist is on the run from police after failing to return to an approved address. Police are now appealing for information to find 37-year-old Kevin Anthony Wyatt, also known as David Edge, after he left the premises in Accrington earlier
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Ten-day-old baby boy dies after being found unresponsive in house
A 10-day-old baby boy died in hospital after being found unresponsive in a house. Police were called by the ambulance service at around 2.05am on Tuesday after they attended an address where a baby had been found unresponsive. The child, who
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Woman dies in serious crash that closed exit slip road to motorway services
A woman has died in a serious crash that closed a motorway services slip road. At around 7.45am on Wednesday, a Toyota C-HR was travelling southbound on the M6 when it exited the motorway at Charnock Richard Services and crashed into a metal fence
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach sweeps the floor at 2021 UK Theme Park Awards
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has won big at the 2021 UK Theme Park Awards, snapping up six awards. The awards are based on a public vote, allowing theme park lovers to vote for anything from their favourite ride to the best food on site. There
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Tributes paid to Sex And The City actor following death at 57
Tributes have been paid to Sex And The City actor Willie Garson following his death aged 57. Garson was best-known for playing flamboyant talent agent Stanford Blatch, the close friend and confidante of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw.
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Brits warned over rising cost of Christmas tree this year amid shortage
Brits are being warned over a potential shortage of Christmas trees this year making them harder too get and more expensive than usual. Even if consumers manage to get their hands on one - they can expect to have to dig deep to pay for it due to
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East Lancashire pub named one of the best in the country - here's where
AN EAST Lancashire pub has been named one of the best in the country. The Parkers Arms, a multi-award-winning historic inn based in Newton-in-Bowland, has been recognised as one of the best places to eat in England. The former coach house was
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Driver who ran from scene of crash arrested for perverting course of justice
A man has been arrested for numerous driving offences including perverting the course of justice. Following reports of a small white car driving dangerously close to Worden Park in Leyland on Tuesday, police attended and found a two vehicle crash
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Man beaten with metal bar outside hotel in daylight attack
A man was beaten with a metal bar in an attack which only stopped when a passer-by intervened. Police are now looking for help to identify the two men in the CCTV images following the assault, after substative enquiries failed to provide them
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Boris Johnson issues warning over UK food shortages ahead of Christmas
Boris Johnson has provided an update on supermarket shelves in the run-up to Christmas warning shelves could be empty for months. The Prime Minister conceded that supermarket shelves could be empty for months due to a huge lack of HGV drivers and
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Blackburn chai shack facing demolition order after planning permission knocked back
THE future of an Indian-style takeaway ‘chai’ tea shop off a main road is in doubt. Muhammad Qasim Hussain opened the premises on vacant land off Whalley New Road in Roe Lee, Blackburn. But the timber building he constructed was larger than
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East Lancs animal shelter's plea after puppy found in “terrible” condition dies
An East Lancashire animal shelter has made a desperate plea for more information after a puppy discovered in a “terrible” condition later died. The six-month old pup was discovered in the Oswaldtwistle area on September 15 by a man who was walking
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Some of the most 'terrible' McDonald's according to TripAdvisor reviews
Fast-food giant McDonald’s is great for a quick meal however some people are not the biggest fans of the chain. In East Lancashire, there are a number of McDonalds stores, with hundreds of people getting their fast-food fix in one of the branches
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New bus service promises community improved access to Royal Blackburn Hospital
A BUS service has been extended to serve the hospital to help workers and visitors. Stagecoach has extended service 59 which runs between Preston and Blackburn to serve Royal Blackburn Hospital. This extension creates a new cross-town service
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High school commended for 'digital transformation' which helped pupils in pandemic
A high school has been commended for their digital ‘transformation’ which they capitalised on in the pandemic. Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School has been praised by Microsoft after being selected as a Microsoft Showcase school in 2019. The
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School holds heritage day to bring back memories for old pupils
A high school held a heritage day where old students were able to come back and look at photos and year books of their time at the school. Darwen Vale High School, on Blackburn Road, Darwen, held the event on Saturday (September 18) with about
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Call for end to "computer says no" transport funding decisions for Lancashire
THE government needs to do away with a “computer says no” approach to funding decisions if Lancashire and the rest of the North of England is to get the investment it needs in its transport networks. That was the message from Lancashire County
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Hundreds of safeguarding concerns flagged about vulnerable adults in Blackburn
MORE than 600 safeguarding concerns were flagged about vulnerable adults during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic. Age UK said abuse and neglect may have thrived behind closed doors throughout periods of lockdown, contributing to a stark
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'I don't know why they targeted me' - retired teacher's home subjected to early-morning attack
A RETIRED teacher was left shaken after a group of men tried to break into his house in the middle of the night. Police officers were called to Dukes Brow in Blackburn at around 1am on Tuesday to reports of a group of men trying to force their
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Morrisons breakfasts are half price this week including fry ups for less than £2
Customers are always looking out for the best deals while out shopping, hoping to save a few quid here and there. Several discounts are available at the supermarket Morrisons this week, that could see customers make a few savings, but with one
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Netflix reveal new TV series and films coming in October including You season 3
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to streaming platforms these days. And as the colder weather comes in the months ahead more of us will once again be spending more time in front of the TV. Thanks to Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime and
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Homeless man stole sirloin steaks from M&S 'because he was hungry'
A HOMELESS man stole steaks from Marks and Spencer because he was hungry. Blackburn magistrates heard Alan John Harrison hadn't eaten for " a considerable period of time" before committing the offence. Harrison, 45, of no fixed address, pleaded
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Coronation Street star poses for selfie while bagging new pair of 'Spex' from East Lancs store
Staff at an East Lancashire opticians managed to bag a selfie with one of TV's longest running soap stars last week. William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, popped into Spex in Rawtenstall on Wednesday, and after purchasing two