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Teenager missing from home spotted in East Lancashire on Monday afternoon
A 15-year-old boy is missing from home. Ashley Spencer was last seen at his home in Accrington on Friday September 24. He has since been seen in the Burnley Road area on Monday at around 2pm. Police are becoming concerned for Ashley's welfare
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TV presenter AJ Odudu twirls her way to third week of Strictly Come Dancing
Blackburn’s AJ Odudu has made it through to the third week of Strictly Come Dancing. The TV presenter, who topped the leader board after her first two dances, has flown through to next week of the show. Actress Nina Wadia has become the first
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Call for council to work with football club to combat racism
A LOCAL authority is being urged to work with its local football club to tackle racism in the sport. Two politicians from different parties want Burnley Council to step up its efforts to tackle the issue on match days. They want the authority
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Huge Adidas and Luke Shaw mural goes on display in town centre
A LARGE mural has gone on display in Darwen town centre depicting an international footballer. The artwork, on the side of the former Natwest bank, shows England and Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw wearing an Adidas Spezial and C.P. Company
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UK fuel industry tells drivers when queues at petrol stations will end
The UK’s fuel industry has issued a joint statement amid the ongoing fuel crisis which has see long queues at petrol stations across the UK. Many firms have had to issue notices saying they have run out of fuel as drivers struggle to fill their
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Road closed in both directions after car hits level-crossing barrier
UPDATE: The roads are now fully re-open: Good news @networkrail have done their magic and crossing is now reopen again! Thanks for everyone’s patience! @LancsPolice @LancsRoadPolice @PrestonPolice @LancsTacOps — BTP Lancashire (@BTPLancs
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Former Lancashire County Council leader rejoins Labour after quitting over anti-Semitism row
A former leader of Lancashire County Council, who quit the Labour group because of anti-Semitism has rejoined the party. Dame Louise Ellman, who was elected as a councillor on Lancashire County Council in 1970, becoming the Labour group leader
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How to follow all the action of Rovers' trip to Huddersfield
ROVERS are back on the road as they head to Yorkshire to take on Carlos Corberan’s Huddersfield Town. Tony Mowbray’s men enter the game on the back of a dominant 5-1 win against Cardiff City over the weekend. The result saw Rovers maintain
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Tesco, BP, Morrisons and Shell issue petrol station update to drivers
Fuel firms across the UK have issued statements amid the ongoing fuel shortage crisis which has seen long queues outside petrol stations this weekend. Soaring demand for fuel has seen forecourts across the UK run out as drivers struggle to fill
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Tory housing fears over green fields
A BOROUGH'S Conservatives are calling on a local authority to abandon its planning blueprint because it allocates to much green space to housing and commercial developments. Two Tory politicians have tabled a motion for debate to Wednesday evening's
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Appeal after woman sexually assaulted by teenage boy
Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy exposed himself to a woman and then sexually assaulted her. The incident occurred at around 4pm on Sunday on the pathway between Bamber Bridge football club and Matalan. The boy, thought
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The traditional sweet shop on board couple's Lancashire canal barge home
A FORMER market trader who came out of retirement during lockdown has set up a successful sweet shop - on a canal barge. Pat Creaven, 61, and his wife Jill sail their boat along the Leeds-Liverpool canal and opens his floating sweet shop at various
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Man left with serious injury after incident outside of pub
A MAN was left with a serious hand injury after he was assaulted outside a pub. Detectives are looking to speak to two people they believe may be able to help with their enquiries. The incident occurred some time before 10.30pm on August 12
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Enhanced stop and search powers in place following rise in fights with weapons
Enhanced stop and search powers have been put in place across a Lancashire town following a rise in anti-social behaviour and violent disorder involving weapons. A Section 60 order is in place in Fleetwood within the area highlighted on the attached
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Youth hub works says government
A BOROUGH'S youth hub has been praised by the government's Department for Work and Pensions. It was given the official seal of approval at a special event at Rossendale Council's Futures Park headquarters in Bacup. The borough's youth hub assists
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Councillor who threatened to call police during meeting brought authority into disrepute
A South Ribble borough councillor who threatened to call the police about the conduct of a fellow member midway through a meeting has been found to have brought the authority into disrepute. The incident happened during a virtual gathering of the
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Council leader slams Home Office as asylum seekers moved into hotel over weekend
The leader of a council has slammed the Home office and Serco after the first asylum seekers were brought to a Lancashire hotel under the cover of darkness. Overnight on Sunday, around 50 asylum seekers arrived at Blackpool's Metropole Hotel, following
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Darwen Live to take place this weekend with Black Grape and The Hoosiers topping the bill
Darwen Live is set to take place this weekend with Manchester music star Shaun Ryder's Black Grape topping the bill. The free festival, which is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, was originally set to take place in May however due to restrictions
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Accrington Stanley puts in plans to replace 1960s changing rooms
AN ambitious football club is seeking to build a new changing rooms, office and guest block to replace a ‘dilapidated’ set-up. The planning application to Hyndburn Council is the latest stage of League One Accrington Stanley’s multi-million pound
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Manchester Airport share important update for KLM and Air France passengers
Two airlines have been added to Manchester Airport’s new ‘super terminal’ and will be launching their services from Tuesday. KLM and Air France will be flying from and in to Terminal 2 from Tuesday September 28 and they will be the latest in a
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Work begins on ambitious project bringing nine-screen cinema to Lancashire town
Work has begun on phase two of an ambitious project which will bring a nine-screen 850 seat cinema to a Lancashire town. In February, three deals were signed, paving the way for a multi-million pound scheme to commence in Blackpool, to help revitalise
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Man charged after travel company robbed of cash twice in two days
A man has been charged following two robberies at a travel company. On Tuesday last week, police were called to the World Travel Lounge on Lord Street in Fleetwood after receiving reports of a robbery. Then on Wednesday, police were called
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'Wide strikers' are becoming more 'goal aware', says Mowbray
Tony Mowbray feels his attackers are becoming more ‘goal aware’ as they look to replace the void left by Adam Armstrong. Ben Brereton’s hat-trick against Cardiff City means he has now scored seven times in nine games, matching his tally from the
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John Whaite’s emotional response to fans after historic performance on Strictly
Strictly Come Dancing is back and one Lancashire contestant has spoken out about how it felt to make history on the show as the first all-male pairing. Holding back tears, Chorley-born John Whaite posted a series of Instagram stories the day after
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Concern mounts for 25-year-old, missing for more than two days
Concern is mounting over the whereabouts of a man who hasn't been seen for more than two days. Louis Richards, who is 25, was reported missing from Blackburn after last being seen in the town centre on the evening of Friday September 24. It
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New industrial units planned off job-creating highway
A DEVELOPER is proposing to construct six industrial units off a highway leading out of Blackburn town centre. The buildings will be off the £7million Wainwright Way, opened in February 2016. It linked Blackburn’s £12m Wainwright Bridge to
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Motorists warned following crash on M6
Drivers are being urged to be more careful in the wet weather following a crash on the M6. All lanes were closed this morning (Monday September 27) following an accident southbound near Junctions 31a involving this Skoda SUV. Lancashire Road
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East Lancashire pub owner makes hilarious jibe at fuel stockpilers
A LANCASHIRE pub has left a funny sign outside the front of the building in order to “lighten the mood” of the current fuel stockpiling issue. The Black Bull on Broken Stone Road in Blackburn, has a sign outside which says ‘Beer shortage soon.
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Steve Coogan: Deciding to play Jimmy Savile was 'not a decision I took lightly'
Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has said deciding to play Jimmy Savile was not a decision he took lightly. Coogan will play the controversial TV personality in gritty new BBC One drama The Reckoning. The new mini-series will chart the life
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Your android phone could block your Google apps from today - what you need to do
Google has issued a warning to millions of Android users who face being blocked from their Google apps today. Millions of Android phones will be blocked from accessing Google Maps, YouTube and Gmail today (27 September) following a huge update.
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'A cowardly and brutal attack': Knifemen who wounded town centre robbery hero jailed for more than 15 years
VIOLENT town centre attackers who repeatedly stabbed and hit a man as he tried to save schoolboys from being robbed have been jailed for a total of more than 15 years. The Honorary Recorder of Bolton, Judge Martin Walsh concluded that knife-wielding
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Care home celebrates improved 'good' CQC rating
A care home and dementia facility are celebrating after being rated 'good' in their most recent inspection. Hollymount Residential and Dementia Care Centre on West Park Road, Blackburn, has moved up from 'requires improvement' in their inspection
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Motorists unwittingly paying £1.55 per litre for diesel and petrol
People are unknowingly paying upwards to £1.55 per litre for diesel and petrol at fuel pumps. A motorist says she paid £1.55.9 for diesel despite signs saying the cost was £1.39.9. The BP Connect Petrol station in Preston said they had run
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‘Toe-tapping’ and award-winning American country show coming to Lancashire
Grab your cowboy hats and tassel jackets as an American country show is coming to Blackburn next month. Legends of American Country Show has been seen by over 350,000 people and has even scooped an award for 'best country show in Europe to a televised
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EG Group acquires a further 52 KFC restaurants
The EG Group has announced that it has acquired 52 KFC restaurants in the UK. The network, across the south and south-west regions, comprises more than 1,600 staff and a mix of drive thru and traditional restaurant formats. The latest acquisition
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Rovers to check on Lenihan fitness - plus Johnson update
Rovers will check on the fitness of Darragh Lenihan but Tony Mowbray hopes the energy will be high in the camp, buoyed by Saturday’s big win over Cardiff City. Lenihan was brought off as a precaution after complaining of a tight groin, the captain
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BP, Shell and Texaco introduce petrol station rule change amid panic buying
Major UK petrol station chains BP, Shell and Texaco have all made a change to rules for drivers filling up on petrol following long queues over the weekend amid a supposed fuel shortage. Competition law has been suspended in an attempt to get a
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Council roadworks start on major road which will be closed for two days
ROADWORKS have started in Haslingden today and will likely disrupt commutes in the surrounding areas. Maintenance is being carried out by Lancashire County Council on Grane Road, from the junction with Holcombe Road to outside the Grey Mare Inn
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24-hour petrol stations in Burnley – See the full list
With news of the petrol shortage across the UK, drivers have begun panic buying in the fear that they will be without any fuel. However, in Burnley it is the panic buying that is causing the problems. AA president Edmund King has said the problem
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24-hour petrol stations in Blackburn – See the full list
With news of the petrol shortage across the UK, drivers have begun panic buying in the fear that they will be without any fuel. However, in Blackburn it is the panic buying that is causing the problems. AA president Edmund King has said the problem
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Fuel in East Lancs: Pumps run dry and drivers told to only fill up what they need
3:43pm It has been great keeping you updated today. Please only fill up when you have to!
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Next summer sale launches in store and online with up to 70 per cent off
The Next summer sale has begun and there's up to 70% off items. That's right, the September sale is available to shop online and in stores around the country. Shoppers looking to grab a bargain can choose from thousands of clothes for men,
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Aldi to create 2,000 new jobs and open 100 new stores
Aldi is set to create 2,000 new jobs next year in addition to 7,000 created in the last two years, as part of a £1.3 billion investment drive. The discount supermarket chain made the investment announcement, which will run for two years, as bosses
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Strictly Come Dancing's Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden test positive for Covid
Tom Fletcher and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amy Dowden have tested positive for Covid. The McFly singer had been due to perform with his band in Glasgow tonight but he was forced to pull out due to feeling unwell. A tweet on the band's
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All welcome to 'Social Inclusion Open Day' at Blackburn community centre
An open day is taking place in Blackburn to help more people get the help they need to get into employment. It is being organised as part of as part of Social Inclusion Week by job provider Ingeus which has already supported more than 960 people
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New £60million student centre now open
A new £60million student centre has welcomed students in for the first time. The University of Central Lancashire has opened the doors of their new student centre and university square in Preston. The 7,304 square metre building has places
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Letter: We’re vulnerable to rising energy prices
In 1965 TV reporters flocked to Aberdeen. With a microphone in hand, they posed on the dockside with a drilling rig strategically placed in the background and pontificated about the natural gas finds under the North sea. Not only would it ensure
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Man who was vomiting outside of flats was hit by disgruntled resident
A MAN admitted to police that he had given another man a "crack" because he had vomited outside his flat. Blackburn magistrates heard Francis Brown objected to being arrested and as he was being placed in the back of a van he shouted "Covid" and
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Paedophile motorbike shop boss created fake profile to chat with Thai love interest
A CONVICTED paedophile who was subject to notification requirements illegally set up a social media profile in another man’s name. David Forshaw, a 66-year-old motorcycle business boss, told officers that he had created a Facebook profile in the
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Well-loved 25-year-old found dead in bathroom by 'devastated' dad
A 25-year-old man who had researched how to take his own life using Google searches was found dead at his father's house. Connor Goodwin had gone to his dad's on the night of May 16, after having an argument with his uncle. An inquest at Accrington
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Ben Brereton feels Rovers are on to 'something exciting'
Ben Brereton feels Rovers have reason to be excited after his first career hat-trick helped them to a 5-1 win over Cardiff City. The Chile international is up to seven goals in an impressive start to the season after his treble against the Bluebirds