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Driver of stolen car with cloned plates arrested after pursuit
The driver of a stolen car which was on cloned plates has been arrested. Officers in Rossendale, along with tac ops, dog patrol, a police helicopter and GMP were in pursuit of a cloned vehicle. The car turned out to be stolen and after parking
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Bishop's plea on green transport spending in North
THE Bishop of Blackburn has called on the government to increase transport spending in the north of England as part of its drive to cut carbon emissions. And the Rt Rev. Julian Henderson warned that electric cars were beyond the pocket of many
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Historic town centre phone boxes saved and given new life
TWO telephone boxes in a borough's historic town centres have been given a new lease of life. The classic red kiosk outside the former Ribblesdale Hotel-turned-Baroque pub Blackburn's Blakey Moor has been give a Townscape Heritage Project make
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Serial flasher back in the dock again
A SERIAL flasher - who has struck across Greater Manchester and Lancashire - has admitted to exposing himself once again. Minshull Street Crown Court heard Richard Graham has only ever committed one type of offence. And the 31-year-old admitted
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The best place to be in the North West if you're desperate for the toilet
Ever wondered where would be the best UK city to be in if you were desperate to go? Well, look no further! Five cities in the North West have been revealed as being in the top 30 in the UK in terms of having the most public toilets in the area
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Council cash gap 'a lot better than last year'
A LOCAL authority's projected loss of £195,000 in the current financial year is a lot better than the £2.7million equivalent 12 months ago a borough finance boss has told colleagues. Deputy leader Cllr Sue Graham was speaking as Burnley Council
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Recycling move approved
SENIOR councillors have backed the roll out of hundreds wheelie bins for recyclable waste. Burnley Council's executive on Wednesday approved the plan to add 1,400 more properties to those with the easier-to-use rubbish receptacles. In October
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche plans to manage Maxwel Cornet’s introduction to the side
Sean Dyche still plans to manage Maxwel Cornet’s integration into the Burnley side carefully after the Ivory Coast winger impressed in Tuesday’s 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Rochdale. Cornet was the headline signing of the summer for Burnley, joining
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The Radford family’s pie business scoops British Pie Award for vegan bake
THE Radford Family’s pie business was brought into the spotlight recently after it managed to secure an award at the British Pie Awards. Radford's Pie Company managed to win a silver award for one of their pies called ‘Noel’s Vegan Special’.
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Contract talk stand-off could lead to January exits - Mowbray
Tony Mowbray has told supporters that there could be January exits should positive conclusions not be reached in contract talks with some of the club’s key players. Ryan Nyambe, Darragh Lenihan, Joe Rothwell and Ben Brereton all see their deals
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Specialist bowling green maintenance team for borough
A BOROUGH is to create a dedicated team to look after its bowling greens. The new specialist squad was announced at Burnley Council's executive meeting on Wednesday night after Hapton with Park Conservative Cllr Alan Hosker complained about the
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Boy put into isolation at school as his new haircut was 'too short'
A gran was horrified when her grandson was put into isolation and faced detention after teachers said his smart new haircut was too short and against school policy. Jayden Barratt, 12, was put into an isolation cubical to do his schoolwork during
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BBC One to go live with HD channel in North West from next month
The BBC will launch twelve new HD channels in October including one for the North West. It means regional evening news programme North West Tonight will be shown in HD for the first time. The new channels will be broadcast subscription-free
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Travel company robbed of cash twice in two days - 52-year-old man arrested
Detectives investigating two robberies at a travel company have arrested a man. Police were called to the World Travel Lounge, Lord Street in Fleetwood at 10.37am on Tuesday following reports of a robbery. It is believed a man had passed a
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Lancashire singers needed to take part in Christmas concert for BBC documentary
BBC producers are on the hunt for people in Blackburn with decent singing voices to take part in a documentary which will air around Christmas time. The documentary will follow choirmaster, Gareth Malone OBE, as he travels to areas such as Blackburn
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Conservation area building set to become seven new flats
PLANS have been submitted to turn two shops and flats in a town centre conservation area into seven apartments. Shamila Akhtar wants to convert the premises at 4 to 8 Dutton Street , Accrington. She has asked Hyndburn Council for planning permission
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Snow Patrol and The Streets performing just an hour away from Lancs this week
SNOW PATROL and The Streets are just two iconic bands performing at Sounds of the City gig this week. The Manchester event kicked off in July and runs through to September – but they have been saving some of the very best bands for the grand finale
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Energy crisis will hit those living up north the hardest, Kwasi Kwarteng warns
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has acknlowedged that people living in the north will be hit hardest by the soaring energy prices this winter. York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell has told the House of Commons today that the colder winter
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Men arrested after stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools from restaurant
Three men were arrested after breaking into a restaurant and stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools. On Wednesday morning, police received a call from a member of the public who reported they had seen three men snapping a lock at a restaurant
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Tributes to gentleman great-grandad Bob who spread Christmas cheer in schools with Santa visits
TRIBUTES have been paid to a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad who lit up Christmas for hundreds of children with his school visits dressed as Santa. Keen Blackburn Rovers fan Robert 'Bob' Newsome, described as the 'very definition of a gentleman
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Chris Wood among Burnley players shortlisted for North West Football Awards
FOUR Burnley players have been shortlisted for the 2021 North West Football Awards. Chris Wood is up for the Premier League Player of the Season award after finishing as the Clarets’ top-scorer last term. The New Zealand international found
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No injury frustration for Mowbray as he delivers Rovers team news
Rovers will welcome Sam Gallagher back for the visit of Cardiff City – but he will be the only injured player returning, Tony Mowbray has confirmed. The Rovers boss says the injury situation isn’t a source of frustration for him however, despite
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Two men arrested on suspicion of rape after woman attacked in Lancashire park
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was attacked in a park. Officers were called at around 2.24am on Thursday to Moor Park in Preston, after receiving a report that a woman had been subjcted to a sexual assault close to
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Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan is coming to this East Lancs town tonight
Sporting legend Ronnie O’Sullivan is coming to East Lancashire tonight to talk about his amazing life story. Ronnie will be at the Colne Muni Theatre this evening (23 September) and ticket holders will get the chance to take a picture with him
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How you can play FIFA 22 early before official release date
FIFA 22's offical release date is October 1 2021, but some users will be able to get early access. The game will be available to those who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition and even earlier for EA Play members. FIFA 22 will be available for
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When warring Yorkshire and Lancashire counties finally linked the canal
Age-old rivalry between Yorkshire and Lancashire played a major role in driving tunnels through the Pennine watershed to link the two counties. The first of them is only 10 miles from Skipton. It features in a new book by David Joy which looks at
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Customer 'subjects store worker to vile and shocking racist abuse'
A store worker was subjected to disgusting racist abuse at a petrol station in Accrington, a video shows. The man, who says he is from Oswaldtwistle, allegedly launched into a barrage of abuse and began to throw contents off the counter and damage
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Former Blackburn Rovers footballer to appear in court
A FORMER Blackburn Rovers footballer will appear in court next month to appeal a driving ban and conviction. Leon Best, who spent an ill-fated three years at Ewood, was found guilty of failing to give police information about the identification
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INTERNATIONAL CATS MONTH: Send in your photos of your lazy cats
It’s international cats month! So want our readers to send in their prize photos of the laziest cats in East Lancashire. Do you have a contender who would be up to the task? Use the assignments tool below to attach your photos and information
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Anger and outrage as council cancel legendary music festival
The announcement to cancel an iconic music festival, which has been a mainstay for people and businesses in an East Lancashire town for the last three decades has caused outrage among residents. People living in Colne are incensed with the council
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Iconic Rhythm and Blues festival CANCELLED by council
An annual festival which draws in more than 25,000 people to an East Lancashire town every year has been cancelled indefinitely. In what has come as a huge shock to residents, causing anger and outrage, on Wednesday evening, Colne Town Council
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Looking back at the centenary plate memories of Tockholes
ART: Tockholes School pupils cheer on artist Adrian Rigby holding a centenary plate back in January 1995. Do you remember this event? Can you tell us any more email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk
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15 million households in the UK told they face £178 energy bill price hike
As many as 15 million households across the UK face a £178 price hike on their energy bills amid the energy crisis which has seen secen comapanies cease trading. Customers are set to see another increase in their energy bills as the price cap is
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Samurai swords handed into police after concerned member of public 'found them'
A collection of samurai swords have been handed into the police after a member of the public 'found' them. On Wednesday, officers were surprised when the three swords, of varying sizes, were handed in to Lancaster police station. To demonstrate
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Steve Waggott Q&A: Start to the season, kit delay & Venky's finances
Rovers chief executive Steve Waggott met with the local media this week. Among the topics discussed were: The transfer window, Josh Maja and Adam Armstrong. The attendances at Ewood Park and ticket pricing. The contractual situation of
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Gigantic jaw-dropping artwork appears on Blackburn Town Hall
A huge 23ft photographic self-portrait now adorns the front of a town hall, marking the start of the British Textile Biennial, which kicks off next week. Artist, Azraa Motala, from Preston, has created a series of portraits exploring themes of
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‘We didn’t care if they liked us’ says Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson
IAN Anderson has always been one of rock and roll’s more maverick characters. For more than 50 years he has been the force behind Jethro Tull, a band with more than 50 million album sales to their name and with a cult following on both sides of the
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Photographer's image of ‘crane lifting Blackpool Tower’ – but it isn’t as it seems
A social media user has taken an interesting picture of Blackpool Tower – but all isn’t as it appears. In the photo, posted by Twitter user @PositiveLee7, it looks like Blackpool tower is being lifted by a crane. The Twitter user posted the
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LETTER: Take the best foot forward for cancer charity
Walking in the fresh air is something that many of us have appreciated more than ever since the pandemic began. As someone who tries to walk every day, I value the physical and wellbeing benefits that it brings – as well as the time to think and reflect
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Lancashire's most wanted being hunted by police
Eight men and one woman who are in this week's most wanted lists are being hunted by police. Officers have released mug shots of the nine offenders who this week's most wanted faces in Lancashire. Do you know where they are? Use log number
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'We're back bigger and better than ever' Witton Park bonfire returns
A charity bonfire event which is a mainstay of Blackburn's annual social calendar is set to make a return after a year hiatus. Blackburn Charity Bonfire is being held on Saturday, November 6 this year after being cancelled last year due to Covid
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Makers from BBC show to appear at Rawtenstall Market
A group of makers who have featured in a BBC show are coming to Rawtenstall Market. The six woodworkers who have worked on Jay’s Yorkshire Workshop on BBC2 for the past four weeks will be heading to the market on October 2 for a reunion and to
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Landlords at popular pub are loving the trade despite some challenging times
LIFE can be a rollercoaster of emotions and running a pub can prove to be just that. The past few years have been a challenge, especially at the Lord Longworth in Oswaldtwistle but things are now looking good for the owners. Name of the pub
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This Lancashire borough is UK's fastest growing area for tech jobs
An area of Lancashire is one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the UK. According to data analysed by smarter job search engine Adzuna for the Digital Economy Council and Tech Nation, Preston is the fastest growing UK city for tech jobs, with
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More work to begin on 435-home development in Feniscowles
WORK is set to begin later this year on the latest phase of a multi-million pound 435-home development in Feniscowles, Blackburn. Kingwood Homes are hoping to start building in the autumn having completed the purchase of final 64 acres needed for
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Upmarket restaurant plan for former Blackburn bank branch
A VACANT bank is to be turned into a ‘high end’ glass-fronted restaurant and takeaway. Dhanish Ali has been given planning permission to convert the former Lloyds TSB branch at 98 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, into an eaterie. He is now looking
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Health boss: hospital cases the key to winter plans
By Dominic Harrison, Blackburn with Darwen Council public health director AS of Tuesday 21st September, Blackburn with Darwen's Covid case rate fell again to 231 per 100,000 - a 29 per cent drop over the last seven days. The North-West rate
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Campaign to 'save' Blue Lagoon after 'filling in' proposals emerge
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to 'save' the Blue Lagoon after reports last week that the popular beauty spot could be filled in. The plans were first brought to light at a public meeting on Tuesday September 14, at which attendees were told that
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Claim Lancashire train travel could be more tempting post-pandemic
LESS crowded services and new carriages should make train travel a more appealing prospect post-pandemic, a leading northern transport figure has said. David Hoggarth, strategic rail director of Transport for the North (TfN), told the organisation
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Bradley Dack gets matching tattoo with Olivia in tribute to their ‘first baby’
Blackburn Rovers footballer, Bradley Dack, and his fiancé, Olivia Attwood, recently got matching tattoos together while in Ibiza. The tattoos are a tribute to their ‘first baby’ – and fans are divided about it. However, this wasn’t a pregnancy
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Plans for homes and affordable apartments in the Ribble Valley set to be delayed
PLANS for 36 new homes and affordable apartments at Billington in the Ribble Valley are being recommended for deferral so an objection from the Environment Agency regarding a flood risk survey can be clarified. In April, the Environment Agency
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Man who breached curfew twice - once by only a minute - fined £100
A man has been fined £100 for breaching the conditions of his community order. Paul Hargreaves, 48, appeared at Preston's Sessions House on Wednesday after he admitted failing to comply with a curfew imposed on him in June after he was found guilty
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Legendary Judge Jules returns to East Lancashire for extraordinary live DJ set
Renowned club DJ and former BBC Radio 1 presenter, Judge Jules, returns to East Lancashire next month to play a live set of blistering dance classics. After a sell-out show back in March 2020, just before the first national lockdown, Judge Jules