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Blackburn 102-year-old gets her Covid booster jab to encourage others
A GREAT-great-grandmother has had her coronavirus booster jab and urged everyone else eligible to do the same. Mary Greaves, aged 102, had her third vaccination at Blackburn Cathedral. Having survived the Second World War, rationing and other
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How to keep your dog safe from thieves
A NEW campaign to tackle the growing scourge of dognapping has been launched in a rural borough. Ribble Valley Dog Watch aims to protect owners from thieves looking to capitalise on increased prices and demand for pedigree pets. It has been
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'Pleasantly surprised' - Rovers fans assess opening 10 games
We asked our Rovers fans’ jury for their assessment of the opening 10 games. I have been pleasantly surprised that the team have exceeded most people’s expectations and the team have accrued more points than we have a right to expect from
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Grass skirts galore down at the Wavelengths pool in Nelson in the 1990s
Staff at Nelson Wavelengths join in Hawaiian style atmosphere at an 'It's a Knockout' event in 1992
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Memories of people making a splash at Waves in Blackburn
Snorkelling instructors Ralph Ellis, left, and Ben Baxter kits up 13-year-old Andrew Kaye at Waves in Blackburn in 1991. Do you have any memories from Waves then send an email to robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk
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'Megan and Harry's relationship with reality is off '
Hypocrites really annoy me and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex certainly come within that group. Last week they attended a star studded live concert in aid of halving US emissions by the year 2030. After the event Harry and Meghan chose to climb
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Man wanted in connection with burglary that left homeowner seriously injured
A MAN is wanted by police following a burglary that saw the homeowner receive 'significant injuries'. Corey Freedman, of Leyburn Road, Blackburn, is wanted in connection with the incident on Saturday (September 25). 22-year-old Freedman is
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Drugs gang made £2,000 a day transporting crack and heroin across Lancashire
Three members of an organised crime group have been jailed for more than 22 years for flooding the streets of Lancashire with cocaine and heroin. Wesley Harriot, Paul Harrison and Shaun Burns appeared at Preston Crown Court on Thursday, charged
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Papa's Smoke Hut is back - with a new menu focused on smoked meats and burges
After over a year of being stuck cooking for yourself at home, it’s no surprise that people are looking for something new to delight their tastebuds. Papa's Smoke Hut could just be the answer, serving delicious food from their exciting new menu for
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Witness appeal after man in his 80s hit by car
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after an elderly pedestrian was hit by a car in Burnley. The incident happened at around 10.40am on Friday September 24 at the junction of Manchester Road and Red Lion Street. The pedestrian
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Lancs paramedics help adorable elderly couple who refuse to be apart in BBC show
A new series of BBC’s Ambulance aired last night (30 September) and it featured the work day and stories from some of the North West Ambulance Service. Blackpool-based paramedic, Nutan Patel-West, featured heavily on the show alongside her colleague
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Scott Wharton & Jan Paul van Hecke set for Under-23s run-out
Jan Paul van Hecke and Scott Wharton could make their injury comebacks for Rovers in next week’s Premier League Cup tie with Middlesbrough. Brighton loanee van Hecke joined up with his Rovers team-mates for the first time this week as he continues
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Sean Dyche plays down Burnley's home struggles ahead of Norwich clash
SEAN Dyche is unfazed by Burnley’s prolonged winless run at Turf Moor in the Premier League and is more focused on collecting enough points to guarantee safety. Not since January 27, when they struck twice in the final quarter of an hour in a come-from-behind
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Judy Chapman jailed for 15 years for her role in the killing of Aya Hachem
A WOMAN who played a ‘significant role’ in the death of a law student has been jailed for 15 years. Judy Chapman appeared alone in the dock at Preston Crown Court on Friday morning, where she was sentenced for the manslaughter of 19-year-old Aya
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The shows you can see at The Grand Theatre and Opera House in October - how to get tickets
Blackpool's Opera House and The Grand Theatre have lots of shows coming up this month. Performances include comedian Frank Skinner, American's Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin and musical hits from Tina Turner. Ticket prices vary depending on
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Snow predicted in the UK as Met Office give exact dates for October
The UK could be hit by snow in a matter of weeks, the Met Office has predicted. The weather across the UK continues to get worse with heavy rain and colder temperatures. But it could be set to get even colder with meteorologists warning many
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Shopping centre joining fight against period poverty
A shopping centre is joining the battle against local period poverty by giving away free, discreet packages of menstrual products. The products will be available at The Mall from the ‘ask me point’, where anyone can say they are collecting a parcel
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Withdrawals and omissions as only two Rovers players called up
Rovers will have only two senior players away on international duty during the upcoming break. Leighton Clarkson was named in the England Under-20s squad yesterday, but there was no place for Tyrhys Dolan despite talk of the Rovers attacker receiving
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Quizmaster Jay takes on London Marathon ahead of second pub quiz book release
An East Lancashire quiz master who has become a firm favourite on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show is running the London Marathon this weekend ahead of releasing a new book. Jay Flynn, who lives in Darwen, became an overnight sensation during
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'Like taking sinks out of toilets' - council meeting Covid super-spreader fears
The decision to ditch social distancing, lateral flow testing and mask-wearing for the next full meeting of Lancashire County Council risks turning it into a Covid super-spreader event. That is the warning from one of the authority’s own members
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First look inside newly refurbished Fox and Hounds pub
It was a busy weekend for the new landlady of a Blackburn pub as crowds flocked to celebrate its re-opening. The Fox and Hounds in Ewood re-opened last Friday, with landlady, Laura Hardy-Price calling the night 'fantastic'. These
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Spooky Halloween event with escape rooms and hay bale maze - how to get tickets
Halloween is just around the corner and one North West event promises to be a haunting adventure for all the family. Spookfest a spooky spectacle of hair-raising horrors and lots of tasty treats (and tricks!), is coming to the Trafford Centre this
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Warning issued to anyone using paper £20 notes in shops, pubs and restaurants
People still using paper £20 notes are being warned they will soon not be able to purchase goods with their money. In a year, the legal tenure status will be withdrawn from paper £20 and £50 notes. The new polymer £20 featuring JMW Turner and
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Liam Gallagher announces new album and new Knebworth show - how to get tickets
LIAM Gallagher will return to Knebworth next year. The Rock n Roll Star is set to return to the site of the iconic 1996 Oasis gigs in June. Announcing his new album, ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, the former Oasis front man also confirmed he would be playing
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Dress like Regina George this Mean Girls day with infamous cut out top from ISAWITFIRST
As Mean Girls Day approaches (On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was…) what better way to celebrate that channelling your inner Regina George through fashion? ISAWITFIRST have announced their Mean Girls Part 2 Collection in collaboration with
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Blackburn mosque to host flu jab clinic
One of Blackburn’s biggest mosques is to host a flu vaccination clinic this weekend. The Masjide Noorul Islam on Audley Range is inviting people from the neighbourhood to attend. People who should get a flu vaccine include those aged 65 years or over
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How to follow all the action of Burnley's clash with Norwich
BURNLEY are back in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they take on Daniel Farke’s Norwich City (KO 3pm). Sean Dyche’s men are still searching for their first league win of the season following last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Leicester
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Updates as Judy Chapman to be sentenced for role in the killing of Aya Hachem
3:37pm Thanks for joining us today. We will now be closing this blog, but you can find the main story on our website
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Travelling support will bring a level of expectation - Mowbray
Rovers’ trip to Blackpool has proven to be the hottest ticket in town with Tony Mowbray focusing his players on getting it right on the pitch to give the travelling 3,000 fans something to cheer. Defeat at Huddersfield Town on Tuesday night was
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BB gun and drugs seized after man runs through park to escape police
Police seized a BB gun and a large quantity of drugs from a man after he tried to escape officers by running through a town's park. On Saturday September 25, task force officers in Preston were alerted to a man who they believed was involved with
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Appeal to trace man who failed to appear in court on class A drug charges
A man has failed to appear in court charged with drugs offences. Police are now appealing for information to trace the man. Tony Sing was due to appear at Blackpool Crown Court on Monday September 27 charged with possession with intent to supply
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Strictly Come Dancing odds: favourite to be sent home and favourite to win revealed
The bookmakers have revealed their odds for favourites to win and first to be eliminated ahead of this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing show. Strictly had its first live show last weekend which saw impressively high scores from AJ Odudu and Kai
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'Covid back' a new symptom affecting two-thirds of under 30s in the UK
A potential new coronavirus symptom, affecting people under the age of 30, has been identified by researchers. “Covid back” could be a sign of Covid-19 in people under the age of 30, a new report suggests. The past 18 months have seen a 64
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Popular household item banned in the UK from today - costing £100 to replace
A popular form of lightbulb used in households across the UK will be banned from today as part of the government's plans to tackle climate change. Halogen light bulbs will be banned from sale in the UK from today. From 1 October, shops will
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Arrest made after £7000 stolen from vulnerable couple
Police have made an arrest after £7,000 was stolen from a vulnerable couple. Blackburn and Darwen Police said the suspect has been interviewed and enquiries will continue. A spokesperson said: “Officers from Blackburn Taskforce have arrested a suspect
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Pan roasted pigeon and 35oz tomahawk steak: Restaurant unveils autumn menu
Poultry, game and 28-day dry aged beef will be just some of the dishes on offer as a restaurant revealed its new autumn menu. The Cross Guns Inn, Egerton will launch the menu on Monday. Designed by the whole team, headed up by head chef Daniel
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East Lancashire’s best independent coffee shops – according to customers
It’s International Coffee Day, an occasion to celebrate the beverage and the hard work that goes into sourcing, picking and roasting every single bean. To celebrate, we have rounded up 10 of the best-rated coffee shops in East Lancashire, according
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Nurse urging fellow public sectors workers to talk about mental health and impacts of pandemic
A BLACKBURN nurse is fronting a new campaign urging public sector workers to seek help about their mental health in dealing with the psychological impact of Covid-19. ‘You’re here for us, we’re here for you’ is the motto for the new campaign promoting
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Primary school children pen welcome cards to Afghan families
Kind-hearted children from a primary school have written welcome cards to Afghan families evacuated from their country. Children at St Charles’ Roman Catholic Primary School in Rishton set about giving those being supported in the county a warm
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Motor vehicle students rebuild classic Ford for exhibition
Motor vehicle students have rebuilt a classic Ford Escort as part of an exhibition for the British Textile Biennial. Blackburn College students Renee Clawley, 17 and Mel Buck, 18, both from Blackburn, volunteered to strip down a Ford Escort at
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VIDEO: Police investigation into teen killers who 'slashed' 16-year-old to death
A harrowing video produced by the police depicts the devastation felt by a family following the fatal stabbing of their 16-year-old son. Sarmad al-Saidi was 'slashed and stabbed' in a vicious attack on December 23 2020. On Thursday, two teenagers
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‘Family man’ who went on the run for almost two years sobbed in court
A CRIMINAL went on the run for almost two years after he participated in the burglary of his friend's mother’s house. Joe Shepherd wept as Judge Richard Gioserano suspended his 15-month prison sentence for two years after hearing several mitigating
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£5.50 journey from Blackburn to Preston cost man almost £400
A MAN has been ordered to pay almost £400 after he failed to buy a ticket for a £5.50 fare. Patrick Kelly of Bradda Road, Blackburn, failed to produce a ticket to officers after he arrived at Preston Station. Court records show that Kelly boarded
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Rovers hopeful top scorer Ben Brereton will miss only one match
Tony Mowbray is hopeful top scorer Ben Brereton will only miss one game on his return from international duty with Chile. Rovers and the Chilean FA have reached a compromise which will see Brereton feature in two of their three World Cup qualifiers
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Parents who home-schooled daughter to save business from Covid lose court battle
Parents who took their 10-year-old daughter out of school for 13 days during the Covid pandemic to home school her so they could 'save their family business' have been fined £150 each by the courts after failing to pay the absence penalty issued to
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Community comes together to raise funds for man battling second brain tumour
THE Colne community is coming together this weekend to raise funds for a former Pendle man who is battling cancer. Pupils from Sacred Heart RC Primary School, as well as family and friends of Bobby McCaigue, are taking part in a whole weekend of
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Backseat passenger fined more than £300 for not wearing his seatbelt
A BACK seat passenger will have to pay more than £300 after he failed to wear his seatbelt. Intiaz Jalal of Preston New Road, Blackburn, was dealt with after he was seen travelling in a Toyota on February 26 without a seatbelt on. Jalal was
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Woman avoids jail over fraud and £4k jewellery theft rap
A 26-year-old woman has been fined and handed a community order after committing fraud to the tune of £4,450. Jessica Hall pleaded guilty at Preston Magistrates Court to four fraud by false representation offences and one act of theft from an employee
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Public health director's 'life-saving' coronavirus work recognised
A PUBLIC health director has been given a community group's annual achievement award. Blackburn with Darwen's Professor Dominic Harrison has attributed his success to the collective efforts of everyone in the borough. Charity One Voice Blackburn
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Council branded 'stupid' by resident before planning row
A TOWN resident came to a full council meeting and accused it of costly 'stupidity'. John Rowe from Bank Top in Burnley give a list of what he claimed were expensive mistake by borough bosses. His attack on the conduct of the local authority