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Power cut hits hundreds of East Lancashire homes
A power cut has hit hundreds of East Lancashire homes with engineers now on the way to investigate why power has been lost. The loss of power was reported at around 7.40pm on Sunday night by utilities company Electricity North West, which says
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Driver who tried to 'chance' not buying insurance has car seized
A car has been seized after a driver admitted to officers that they couldn’t afford insurance. The police stopped the black Ford Fiesta on Blackburn Road on Sunday afternoon after their computers flagged the vehicle as being uninsured. When
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Major operation sees 14 dogs rescued alongside cats, rats and bearded dragon
A whole host of animals have been rescued in an operation between the police and RSPCA. On Sunday, officers from Lancashire’s Rural Task Force alongside welfare officers from the RSPCA attended an address in the south of the county. As a result
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Driver hit with hefty fine for 'excessively tinted windows' and thin tyre
A driver in Blackburn was stopped and fined hundreds of pounds for “obvious faults” including excessively tinted windows, thin tyres and illegal number plates. Lancashire Police reported on Sunday afternoon that they had stopped the car and handed
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Audi driver with bottle of JD in his car arrested for failing to provide sample
An Audi driver has been arrested after he failed to comply with a request for a breath sample. Officers in Blackburn stopped the driver of the black car on Saturday. They said that upon speaking to the driver there was a ‘strong smell of intoxicants
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Luke Brennan joins Wigan Athletic after Rovers release
Luke Brennan has signed for Wigan Athletic following his release from Rovers. The winger saw his 14-year association with Rovers come to an end when the club opted not to renew his contract. Brennan penned a two-year professional deal with
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Kompany on the 'unbelievable' culture at Burnley and what he learned from Guardiola
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany says it is “massive" to have Jack Cork tied down as the club prepares for a new chapter. The midfielder, who has made more than 200 appearances during two spells at Turf Moor, put pen to paper over a new two-year contract
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'A no-brainer' - Scott Twine becomes Burnley's first summer signing
Vincent Kompany has completed his first signing as Burnley boss with the arrival of midfielder Scott Twine from MK Dons. Twine, 22, has put pen to paper on a four-year contract after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. Burnley said on
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of GBH as 15-year-old found unconscious
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with an assault which left a boy unconscious in the street. Detectives investigating the assault, which took place in Euxton, have made an arrest. Officers were called by the North West Ambulance
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Man in life-threatening condition following bad crash
A man sustained life-threatening injuries in a serious crash. An appeal for information has now been launched following the incident. Which took place on Shard Road, Hambleton, yesterday afternoon. Upon arrival it became clear that there had
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Prospects included in Rovers' 28-man Portugal squad
Rovers have taken a 28-man squad for their week-long trip to Portugal. The squad flew out to the Algarve where they will spend the next week before returning to Brockhall and then leading into the opening friendly at Accrington Stanley on Saturday
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Exact time Glastonbury headliners will be on TV - full schedule for Sunday
Although Glastonbury Festival is well underway, you might be wondering who you can see on the main stage this year. The festival makes a highly anticipated return after a three-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic this week as the world's
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Teenager is missing from home - have you seen her?
A bid has been launched to find a teenager who is missing from home. Morgan Hirst, 17, was las seen at around 4.30pm on Saturday near the Levens Grove area of Blackpool. Despite a number of enquiries to trace her, Morgan is still missing at
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Arrested drug-driver was behind the wheel without a licence
A van driver was arrested after they were found behind the wheel without a licence and under the influence of drugs. Officers in Preston say that they noticed the ‘nervous driver’ on Saturday evening and it soon became clear why he appeared in
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High-end car seized as driver caught at 100mph - more that 70mph over the limit
The driver of a sporty Mercedes was seen using a road as his own personal racetrack as he reached speeds of over 100mph. The AMG C63, a luxurious, high-end performance vehicle, was towed away by officers who stopped the driver in his tracks.
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Police called to deal with incident of disorder at Blackburn music festival
The police drone team were called upon to help monitor a music festival after disruption broke out. The cops were sent to Witton Park, Blackburn, where the Restricted Forest festival is taking place, on Saturday June 26 following reports of disorder
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Bosses of 'inadequate and unsafe' nursery fight back against damning report
Bosses of a nursery where children were left to "jump from furniture and trip over toys" have said they have appealed the inadequate rating awarded to them by the education watchdog. Padiham-based childcare provider Padiwacks was inspected by Ofsted
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Boxing talent Umar sets sights on continuing family tradition
A Blackburn boxer is turning professional and hoping to carry on the family's sporting traditions. Umar Niaz, 21, is the brother of talented Qasim Niaz who won all his eleven professional fights until injury stopped him from going on further.
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Howzat? Church and mosques come together for a friendly cricket rivalry
The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) and Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCfM) cricket teams faced against each other last week. Players on both sides came together from across the County for the bi-annual match, staged this time
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Primary school pupils show off musical talents on ukulele
A group of primary school pupils have been showing off their musical talents, becoming accomplished on the ukulele. St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, based in Sandy Lane, Accrington, has linked up with Lancashire Music Hub
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Alice wanders down the TikTok rabbit hole in Blackburn panto this summer
Follow Alice in Wonderland even further down the rabbit hole this summer, with her next adventure taking place on TikTok. This year’s summer pantomime in Blackburn merges Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic with the latest social media platform trends
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All-boys school wins national education award for excellent IT provisions
A Blackburn school has won a national education award in recognition of the quality of its digital teaching and learning provision. Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School took home the ICT Facility Award at the Education Business Awards 2022 at a ceremony
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Gateway celebrate refugee week with outdoor nature event
To celebrate Refugee Week 2022, Gateway - a Calico Group wellbeing and homelessness prevention service based in Burnley that operates across the North West - hosted a fun outdoor event at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Lancashire. The event took
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Burnley FC footballer turned gas engineer promotes Women in Engineering Day
A British Gas engineer – and former Burnley FC footballer – has spoken to the Lancashire Telegraph to encourage more women and girls to consider a STEM career, to mark Women in Engineering Day. Recently, the energy and home services provider surveyed
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Hapless burglar netted haul of worthless goods in raid
A HAPLESS burglar who broke into a pawn shop took a number of mobile phones and a satnav which were all faulty and totally worthless. Blackburn magistrates heard to add insult to injury Michael David Dwyer was stopped as he drove away from the
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The latest scoop: A popular ice cream business in Blackburn is for sale
Business entrepreneurs looking for a new opportunity or any ice cream enthusiasts with a spare hundred thousand pounds are in luck. A popular, family run ice cream catering supplies business in Blackburn has been put on the market, selling for
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Micro grants for local businesses and community groups in Haslingden
Local businesses and community groups in Haslingden are being encouraged to contact Rossendale Council’s economic development team to apply for grant funding to help connect people and communities to the town’s local heritage. As part of The National
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Steve Waggott 'encouraged' by Rovers season ticket sales
Steve Waggott says season ticket sales are tracking better than Rovers’ recent history having passed the 7,000 mark. Rovers kept prices at £399 in the lower sections of the stadium for 2021/22 season ticket holders who were looking to renew, if
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Oswaldtwistle Wind Farm is a 'fly-tippers paradise' as the littering gets worse
Former MP for Haslingden and Hyndburn has written to the council about the fly-tipping issue that seems to be getting progressively worse. The entrance to Oswaldtwistle Wind Farm on Old Haslingden Road is littered with rubbish and domestic type
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Dramatic photo shows car embedded in front of post office
Dramatic photo following a car accident at Bastwell, Blackburn, 1998. An Audi ended up embedded in the front of the post office, taking out part of the masonry and demolishing a metal shutter
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Rob Brydon heads out of his comfort zone for Blackburn show
STILL probably best known for Gavin and Stacey, Rob Brydon has a series of hit TV shows and successful stand-up comedy tours to his name. But next month he’s heading to Blackburn with a new show which he admits might be considered a bit of a risk
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Taxi fare increase a step closer in face of cost of living crisis
TAXI fares in one East Lancashire borough are a step closer to being increased after council committee agreed proposals on putting up flat rates. The Licensing Committee at Burnley Borough Council met on Thursday night to discuss a number of issues
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Add sass to your festival outfit with PrettyLittleThing's new clothing collection
Festival season is well underway but there’s more to think about than just buying tickets. If you’re still deciding what to wear to your chosen festival, look no further. PrettyLittleThing (PLT) has launched a Festival Collection that’s full