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AJ Odudu through to third week of Strictly Come Dancing
Blackburn's AJ Odudu has made it through to the third week of Strictly Come Dancing after topping the leader board. The TV presenter, partnered with Kai Widdrington, blew judges away for the second week in a row after performing a sophisticated
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Sam Burns scores seventh of the season as U23s beat Chelsea
Sam Burns’ fifth minute penalty, his seventh goal in eight games, gave Rovers Under-23s their first win of the season at Chelsea. Mike Sheron’s side ended their wait for a win with three points at Cobham courtesy of Burns’ spot-kick after Jake
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'Crowd behind us' - Fast start decisive for Blackpool boss
Blackpool boss Neil Critchley felt his side got their supporters on side from the first whistle by flying out of the blocks in the win over Rovers. The Seasiders led inside four minutes through Shayne Lavery, and despite losing the striker to injury
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Drug users who tried to live normal lives by masking addiction jailed for dealing on streets
Two drug users who tried to live regular lives by masking their addictions, have been jailed for selling crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis on the streets of East Lancashire. Amy Macsween and Michael Watson, were sentenced at Burnley Crown Court
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Country's cyber defence centre to be based in East Lancashire
The site for the country’s cyber-centre which will protect the security of the country will be based in East Lancashire – the government have announced. The permanent site for the National Cyber Force which will help keep the country safe from
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'All the qualities we want' - Mowbray impressed with Edun cameo
Tayo Edun was one of few bright spots for Rovers on a disappointing afternoon at Blackpool. Making just his third substitute appearance since his deadline day arrival from Lincoln City, Edun was sent on as the replacement for Sam Gallagher when
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AJ Odudu tops table after successful start to Strictly Come Dancing
Blackburn-born AJ Odudu tops the leader board after a fantastic two-week start to Strictly Come Dancing. The TV presenter, who is partnered with Kai Widdrington, blew the judges away for the second week in a row after performing a sophisticated
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings from Blackpool defeat
Rovers player ratings from the 2-1 defeat at Blackpool Thomas Kaminski 6 Beaten by the spin of the ball for the first, and despite making a good save in the lead-up to the second, was beaten by Yates’ follow-up. Long kicking still requires
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First day of Darwen Live a success despite bad weather
The first day of Darwen Live return was a success – despite the bad weather. The free festival made a return yesterday and will continue today. The rain did not let up for most of Saturday until headliners Black Grape arrived on stage an hour-and-a-half
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Paranormal investigators take picture of ‘ghosts’ at an East Lancashire castle
A paranormal investigator believes she has captured ghostly pictures of spirits while visiting Clitheroe Castle. Elaine Kelly, who runs a paranormal group called Spectre Detectors, said she was in the area to visit the Pendle Witch trail last Saturday
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Highways depot partially shut for time being
A LANCASHIRE County Council highways depot has partially shut while a new supervisor is recruited. The Futures Park Bacup hub, which is the home to Rossendale gritting lorries, is operated at reduced capacity with 11 staff transferred to Burnley
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Two artists win awards in 'Paint the Town' project
A WOMAN who spruced up the alley outside her home with a colourful mural has won an award in an art competition. Vicky McLeish 'could be the next Banksy of Blackburn' after bringing some brightness to the back alley near her home, which saw her
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Trust research shows improving access to green spaces better impacts a persons health
A trust has led a national research project which shows how improving people’s access to outdoor spaces could benefit health and wellbeing. Ribble Rivers Trust led the project which will lead to health walks, community run micro-tree nurseries,
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Bus operator warns of cancellations because of driver test delays
EAST Lancashire's main bus operator has warned of service cancellations because of a delay in testing its trainee drivers. Transdev says it has almost 100 waiting for the issue of licences and or confirmation of Public Service Vehicle test dates
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It doesn’t feel like you are going back to school in this charming East Lancashire house
WHEN it comes to hunting for a house steeped in history with some stunning rural views, then our property of the week is well worth a look. This magnificent and unique Grade II-listed former Sunday school, on Bacup Road in Todmorden, dates back
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Man stole his dad’s wallet during a bust up
A MAN stole his dad’s wallet during a physical confrontation at the older man’s home. Blackburn magistrates heard Andrew Paul Storr had entered uninvited and his dad had admitted to police that he had hit his son with a torch as he tried to get
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Man shouted a threat outside his ex-partner’s home
A MAN shouted a threat outside his ex-partner’s home despite being subject to a non-molestation order. Blackburn magistrates heard the victim was left “distressed and anxious” by the comment made by Christopher Lee Read. Read, 40, of Queen
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Law firm lands top spot in Legal 500 - the definitive guide to lawyers
An East Lancashire law firm has landed a spot in a leading independent guide to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors. Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors (WHN) has been recognised in the Legal 500, known in the industry as the definitive
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Verdict: Rovers rally can't rescue out of sorts opening half
Second best in the opening 45 minutes, not at the races until the second half, and as a result, a second successive away defeat to head into the international break. By the time Rovers turned up, they were 2-0 down, but mounted a comeback after
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Do I still need to go to work if I can't get fuel? The legal situation explained
UK drivers could face another “week or so” of long queues at the filling stations as demand for fuel remains strong, a Government minister has warned. Policing minister Kit Malthouse said there needs to be an “improvement” in the situation in the
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Man went on rampage after partner kicked him out
A MAN went on a rampage after his partner suggested it was time for him to go. Blackburn magistrates heard Jack Taylor damaged a front door, a fridge, a chest of drawers and the passenger door of his partner's car. While she was phoning the
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38 people are being treated for coronavirus in Blackburn's hospital
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was caring for 38 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital for Covid-19 by 8am on September 28 was up from 32 on the
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Man dies of cocaine, heroin and methadone toxicity, days after crashing his car
A MAN died from taking a combination of drugs just two days after being in a car crash. Abdul Waheed, from Blackburn, was discovered with cocaine, heroin and methadone in his system after being found collapsed at a friend's house in Gretna Walk
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Walkers Crisps looking to hire more than 100 people in latest recruitment drive
A major crisps manufacturer is looking to take on staff at their Lancashire base. Walkers crisps, which produces household favourites Monster Munch, Snak a Jacks and Walkers Baked, are hoping to recruit a number of people to fill vacancies in their
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Artificial intelligence tool reveals two Lancashire towns are happiest in UK
A facial recognition tool has been used to analyse more than 300,000 Instagram posts to find out the level of happiness in various areas of the UK. Artificial intelligence tool, Microsoft Azure, was used by Online Mortgage Advisor to analyse geotagged
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Racist thug carried knife and assaulted two police officers and a shopkeeper
A RACIST thug has been sent to prison after being found guilty of several violent crimes he committed over a seven-month period. Blackpool magistrates’ court heard how Marcelli Grzegorz Hankiewicz, 25, had racially abused a member of the public
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Man caught using mobile phone while driving without licence or insurance
A MAN was caught using his mobile phone while driving without a licence or insurance. Yasir Patel, 41, drove a white BMW 1 Series on Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, on March 4 when he was found to have committed the offences – to which he pleaded
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The areas in Blackburn and Darwen where coronavirus is most prevalent
SEVERAL areas in East Lancashire have recorded an increase in coronavirus cases. In the seven days to September 27, seven areas in Blackburn with Darwen recorded an increase in their infection rates. Among them were Roe Lee, Brownhill and Sunnybower
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Lancashire zoo will transform into ghostly attraction for Halloween
A Lancashire zoo is getting ready for Halloween by bringing back its Mystery Pilot Trail. Blackpool Zoo is inviting intrepid investigators to its super Spookfest this October, when the Fylde Coast attraction will be transformed into the 1940s aerodrome