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Murder investigation launched after 'bubbly' 22-year-old died after assault
A murder investigation has been launched after a 'bubbly' 22-year-old man has died after an assault. Police were called to reports of a fight where they found 22-year-old Ryan David Harvey from Walsall, was found with a serious head injury on Central
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Three men sought after burglary at shopping centre
Police are appealing for the identity of three men suspected of breaking into a shopping centre, causing damage and stealing from multiple businesses. Between midnight and 3am on Tuesday, June 28, a burglary took place at Heskin Hall Shopping Centre
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Royal Mail managers vote to strike in job dispute
Royal Mail managers have voted to strike in a dispute over jobs. Members of Unite backed walkouts by 86 per cent and by 89 per cent in Northern Ireland. The union said Royal Mail plans to cut 542 frontline delivery managers’ jobs alongside
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Accrington teen jailed for role in 'terrifying' hammer robbery of pensioners' home
A teenager from Accrington has been jailed after he and another man burst into the bedroom of a couple in their 70s and threatened them with a hammer before ripping jewellery off the woman’s wrist. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named due to legal
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Part of M65 around Blackburn to be closed for 10 hours tonight
Part of the M65 around Blackburn will be closed for 10 hours tonight. National Highways are closing the M65 westbound between junction five, Guide Interchange, to junction four, Earcroft Interchange, from 8pm this evening. The motorway is due
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Why many small businesses are moving online to attract new customers
It’s been estimated that up to 99% of consumers, at least once in a year, will now find a local business they need using the internet. Around 80% go online more than once a week to try and find a local business. Customers looking for things
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Tomasson hold talks with Academy staff over playing style
Jon Dahl Tomasson has given presentations to Academy staff about how he wants things to look on the pitch. The head coach believes that a set style throughout the Academy will help players of the future integrate into the first-team much quicker
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Adoption plea for hard to place children
AN appeal has gone out for people to adopt children who have been waiting longest for new families. Blackburn with Darwen Council and Adoption Now are asking borough residents to consider providing homes for 'hard to place' youngsters as part of
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Woman treated for ‘major trauma’ after falling 20ft onto riverbank in East Lancs
A woman was taken to hospital and treated for “major trauma” this week after falling 20 feet onto an East Lancashire riverbank. The incident took place in Active Way, Burnley, at 8.24pm on Monday, June 27. The multi-agency rescue saw an ambulance
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Neighbours support couple sent homophobic abuse over post office's Pride flag
Dozens of people in a Lancashire village have rallied behind a gay couple who were sent a series of homophobic letters complaining about them flying the Pride rainbow flag. Yesterday (28 June) and estimated 200 people flocked to New Longton Post
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Town centre heading back to Jurassic age as dinosaurs to descend this summer
A PACK of dinosaurs will be roaming a town centre in East Lancashire during the summer school holidays in a few weeks' time. The nine prehistoric beasts are heading for Burnley, and will feature in a special dinosaur trail making the town centre
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Maximo Park added to Lytham Festival line-up at last minute
Rockers Maximo Park are a last minute addition to the line-up for Lytham Festival. The Newcastle-based three-piece will be supporting Snow Patrol at the festival tomorrow night. They have been brought in to replace Kodaline who are no longer able
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School set for £600,000 investment to keep out yobs and boost SEND provision
Work is to start on a £600,000 upgrade of infant school, including building a sensory room for pupils and installing a new fence to deter trespassers and vandals. The contract for the improvements, which include replacing the heating system, has
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Health workers striking outside of Royal Blackburn Hospital for better pay
Around 30 health workers in Blackburn are striking for three days demanding better pay and treatment. Strikers on Haslingden Road this morning held up a banner with: “From the front line to the breadline, fair pay for OCS staff” plastered on
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Council set to buy empty flats block and use them to house the homeless
AN apartment block that has stood empty for more than 15 years is to be bought by the council and used to house homeless people. Blackburn with Darwen Council is to start the process of purchasing Vernon Street Flats in Darwen, which can then be
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Shed fire sees two crews called to East Lancashire park
A shed fire in East Lancashire last night required two fire engines to put out the blaze. The fire broke out shortly after 11pm in Peel Park, Accringtnon, and two crews from Hyndburn Fire & Rescue attended for around an hour. A spokesperson
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Millions set for pay rise next month - exact date and how much you could get
Millions of UK workers are set for a pay rise in July amid National Insurance changes coming into force. As of July 6, 2022, the threshold at which Brits will start contributing to National Insurance payments will rise from £9,880 to £12,570.
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Lancs mum’s heartbreak as ‘tumour the size of fist’ found behind daughter's eye
A Lancashire mum has spoken out about "the worst time of her life" after discovering her daughter had a tumour "the size of her fist" behind her eye. Nine-year-old Skye Brierley, from Blackpool, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of
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ITV axe Celebrity Juice as Keith Lemon confirms final farewell episodes
Celebrity Juice is being scrapped by ITV2 after 14 years Leigh Francis, the man behind Keith Lemon, has confirmed. Francis confirmed the quiz show will return for two farewell episodes later this year. Taking to social media, he said: "@CelebJuice
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Bounce into summer with this new trampoline that's even cheaper than Aldi's
TP Toys has released a brand new trampoline just in time for summer and it's even cheaper than Aldi's giant version. Whether you are looking for some summer holiday inspiration or you want to get the kids outside during the better weather, we've
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Deborah James' mum breaks silence with heartbreaking 7-word tribute to daughter
Deborah James’ mum has said her heart is “broken” following the death of her daughter, aged 40. Heather James shared a series of photos of her daughter as news of her death was announced with the caption: "My heart is broken. Love you forever."
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How to get a free drink at Costa Coffee and a 50 percent discount this week
Costa Coffee has revealed it will be giving its customers yet another drink for free this week. The coffee chain has released similar deals for the past two weeks and now it’s time for another. Coffee fans can get a free bottled Frappé or select
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Government White Paper could drop plan to ban betting shirt sponsors in football
The Government has refused to comment on a report the upcoming review of gambling legislation will see plans dropped for a ban on football clubs having betting firms as shirt sponsors. It had been suggested ministers would include the recommendations
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Body found in canal in search for missing 37-year-old
A body has been found in the search for a missing man. Although formal identification is yet to take place, officers believe that a body found in the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Burnley is missing man Justin Butterworth. His death is not being
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Grieving family demand answers after 'fit and healthy' son dies aged 20
A GRIEVING family have demanded answers after a pre-inquest review heard how their “fit and healthy” son tragically died from bowel disease at the age of 20. Former Turton School pupil Cameron “Cam” Duxbury was working in finance at Embark in Egerton
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Championship round-up: Wednesday's transfer rumours, news and gossip
The transfer window is now open and the Championship rumour mill is in full swing ahead of the upcoming season. Many clubs are looking to bolster their squads before the new campaign gets underway, while others will be hoping to keep hold of their
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Axeman in dock over street dispute with neighbours
A man involved in a neighbour dispute returned to his home and emerged carrying an axe, a court has heard. Blackburn Magistrates' Court was told how Modestas Kvauka banged the weapon on a metal fence before walking towards the group of people he
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Drug driver told police 'my blood is 90 per cent cannabis'
A drug driver who was stopped by police after he was clocked doing 85 mph on an A road was brutally honest with police. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Robert Welton told officers he “smoked cannabis for a living” and would definitely fail a
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Schoolgirl beats 100 metres record which has stood for more than 40 years
A speedy schoolgirl has broken a county record which has stood for more than 40 years. And after smashing the sprint record that has stood since 1978, Millee Schofield could be on her way to her goal of an Olympic athletics place. The 14-year-old
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Gemma Atkinson opens new £75k cat facility at Bleakholt
A new facility which will allow an animal sanctuary to care for more cats has been officially opened by their celebrity ambassador. Hits Radio presenter Gemma Atkinson opened the new Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary cattery pens which allow the Edenfield
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Residents asked how often they wish to vote by council
RESIDENTS of an East Lancashire borough are being asked if they want to change the way they vote for their councillors. Rossendale Council is undertaking a public consultation on how often electors should vote for their ward representatives.
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University ranked as third best in UK for student mental health support
A university has been ranked third best in the UK for the mental health support it gives to students. The University of Central Lancashire, which has campuses in Burnley and Preston, has been awarded the accolade in the first University Mental
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Innovative new scheme slashes hospital wait times for Lancashire patients
Patients across Lancashire have benefitted from an elective recovery scheme which saw hundreds of additional echocardiograms take place. The push saw almost 800 patients seen across four trusts; Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, East Lancashire Hospitals
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Who remembers Ewood Park when it looked like this?
Before the arrival of chairman Jack Walker and the transformation of Blackburn Rovers ground which he funded, this photo from February 1986 shows Ewood Park as it used to be. With floodlight pylons in each corner of the ground, the Darwen End is
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Darwen cat rescuer admits 'former sex worker' backstory is all fake
A WOMAN who claimed that she was a sex worker and used her earnings to care for stray cats has admitted her backstory is fake. Cat English - her pen name - from Darwen released her erotic 'memoir' entitled Briefly Yours in March, which she stated
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Children's author wants to 'normalise mental health' with new book series
A Blackburn author has spoken about tackling issues relating to children's mental health through her book series. The four books - the Lotus Series - penned by Carla Mironiuk are aimed at young children and uses flowers as characters who each have
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Residents ‘misery’ over off-road vehicles tearing round playing fields
Residents living close to playing fields in Blackburn used by motorcycles and quad bikes have spoken out over the ‘daily damage’ being done by riders. There were also concerns that despite complaints against the ‘nuisance’ riders, nothing had been
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How to enter this year’s Blackburn 10k run
Entries are now being accepted for the 2022 Blackburn 10k run. Scores or runners are expected to descend on the town later this year for the annual race, which sees participants cover 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) around the town in a bid to be the
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Rovers assistant joins squad in Portugal after work permit approval
Rovers assistant head coach Remy Reijnierse has received his work permit that allowed him to meet up with the squad in Portugal. Confirmation of Reijnierse’s approval came late on Monday night, with the assistant boss flying out to meet up with
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'Ambitious' college no longer 'outstanding' after first inspection in 14 years
An "inclusive and high aspiring" college has lost its ‘outstanding’ rating in its first full inspection in 14 years. Runshaw College in Leyland has been rated ‘good’ with several ‘outstanding’ features in its first inspection since 2008. Inspectors
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Entrepreneurs win share of £30,000 in Dragons Den inspired competition
Three innovative entrepreneurs have secured a slice of a £30,000 prize pot in a Dragon's Den inspired competition. The Lancashire Innovation Challenge was developed by Innovate Lancashire, part of the Business Growth Team at Lancashire County Council
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Health workers begin strike in sick pay and unsocial working hour dispute
Health workers at Royal Blackburn Hospital have begun a 72-hour strike in a dispute over 'lack of sick pay and unsocial hours payments', says UNISON Health staff employed by private contractor OCS today (June 29) begin a 72-hour strike at a number
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East Lancs RSPCA rescue blind Shih Tzu abandoned with matted fur and glaucoma
A blind Shih Tzu that was found in a “terrible state” has been rescued by an East Lancashire RSPCA branch. Morris, who is thought to be around six-years-old, has been given a temporary home at Altham Animal Centre, near Accrington, until an appropriate
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How a mother of three turned her love for cooking into a career during Covid
The owner of a new healthy takeaway and meal prep stall in Blackburn Market has shared how she turned her passion and love for cooking into a career during the pandemic. Scouse owner of Mama Trios Kitchen, Rebecca Stuart, 28, moved from Liverpool
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Labour group suspends finance chief for joining 'rainbow cabinet'
A VETERAN Labour politician has who took a post in Hyndburn Council’s new ‘Rainbow’ cabinet has been suspended from the party group. Earlier this month Councillor Joyce Plummer accepted the borough’s Independent leader Cllr Miles Parkinson’s offer
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East Lancs man’s plea after fire killed chickens and caused thousands in damage
An East Lancashire man is “gutted” after his allotment and shed was burned down, causing thousands in damage and killing some of his chickens. On Sunday, June 26, four fire engines were called out to the fire at an allotment near East Crescent
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Community group call out for stalls ahead of summer farye
Plans for a summer fayre have been been announced by a community association. The event will take place on Saturday 6 August from 10am at QEGS Sports Hall, Lammack Road, Blackburn. It is being organised by the Lammack Association in conjunction
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Teenager Jacob Reddy teams up with band Novustory for climate change track
Blackburn singer-songwriter Jacob Reddy has joined forces with upcoming alt rock band Novustory to create a new track in support of StreamAid. 'The World Is Ours' is described as a "powerful and uplifting song reflecting the worries of a younger
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Plans for new £300m incinerator to turn rubbish into power put on hold
FLAGSHIP proposals to build a £300million state-of-the-art energy recovery centre to turn millions of black bin bags and their contents into steam and electricity have been put on hold. The scheme by Suez Recycling and Recovery UK at its site in