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Busy route closed due to crash
A section of a busy Colne road has been closed following a crash. Emergency services said they had partially closed North Valley Road, Colne. One lane is closed from the junction of New Market Street towards the A6068. A police spokesperson
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Boy, 11, found carrying knife after incident at library
An 11-year-old boy was discovered with a knife by police following an incident at a library. Officers from the South Ribble neighbourhood team stopped and searched the child. He was found to have knife police said he would be ‘dealt with accordingly
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Shop workers caught selling knives to under 18-year-olds
Shop workers in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale were found to have sold knives to under 18-year-olds, police said. On Monday officers conducted a knife test purchasing operation as part of Operation Sceptre. During the operation police
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Storm Debi: Chaos after highways team deal with floods and several fallen trees
Lancashire’s highways team were called to dozens of incidents on Monday (November 13), after Storm Debi caused havoc on Lancashire’s roads. According to Lancashire council, there were seven call outs in East Lancashire to make public highways safe
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Man throws away 250 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine and jumps out of window
Police seized 250 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine and £2,000 following a raid in Preston. The incident occurred at around 9.15am yesterday (Monday) when officers attended a property on Ribbleton Lane, Preston. As they arrived at the property
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Busy town centre road closed following crash
Emergency services have closed a road in Rawtenstall after a crash Officers have shut section of Bury Road and drivers are being asked to avoid the area. The incident happened this afternoon. Update to follow
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Leopold Wahlstedt has shown Blackburn Rovers glimpses with decision looming
Being the number one goalkeeper at any football club carries great responsibility. That is definitely no different at Blackburn Rovers. Supporters at Ewood Park have been spoiled in recent memory with some fantastic players between the sticks.
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Road works removed near Ewood Park following long delays
Blackburn with Darwen Council said it has removed road works on a busy road and revoked a contractor's permit. It follows concerns that works on the Bolton Road at Ewood were causing long delays for drivers. Traffic on the road has now returned
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Rovers welcome conviction of fan found guilty of making racist gestures
Blackburn Rovers have said they welcome the conviction of a fan who was convicted of making racist monkey chants towards black opposition players. Burnley Magistrates' Court heard Darren Livesey, 34, was in attendance at the Blackburn Rovers vs
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Blackburn Rovers' Championship finish revealed by supercomputer
Blackburn Rovers have been tipped for a mid-table finish by a Championship supercomputer. Jon Dahl Tomasson's side have made an inconsistent start to the campaign, winning seven and losing eight of their first 16 outings. Once again, draws have
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Ex-Blackburn student is new Tory Party chairman
A FORMER Blackburn student has stepped up to become the new Conservative Party chairman in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle. North West Durham MP Richard Holden is originally from Grindleton and went to sixth form at St Mary's College
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Lancs Telegraph readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Blackburn Rovers injury list and latest update on Sam Gallagher return
Blackburn Rovers are hoping to recover a few players over the international break with injuries stretching the squad to its maximum. Jon Dahl Tomasson has limited options available after a flurry of muscle problems to key men. Joe Rankin-Costello
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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say
Cost of living payments are insufficient and should be paid to more people, MPs are warning. The cross-party Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future payments. Its report
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Rams are spot on to seal Vase shoot-out victory
Watching Ramsbottom United this season creates a roller-coaster of emotions, with unpredictable performances, inconsistent results, and mouth-stopping moments galore, writes Tony Cunningham. This FA Vase game was just the latest that had the supporters
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Jon Dahl Tomasson gives verdict on Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park form
Jon Dahl Tomasson is not concerned by Blackburn Rovers' poor form at home as he feels there are plenty of matches they should have won. Ewood Park was the backbone of Rovers' promotion push last season. Only Burnley (54), Sheffield United (51)
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Accy Stanley Supporters Trust celebrates Royal honour
The official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust has been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. The Accrington Stanley Supporters Society Limited (OASST) is one of 262 local groups to receive the award this year in the UK and only one
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Coronation Street star 'reveals' new Rovers Return landlord in Instagram blunder
Eagle-eyed Coronation Street fans believe a backstage blunder from one of the show’s stars may have revealed the mystery of the Rovers Return landlord. Claire Sweeney took to Instagram this week to reveal her partner for the upcoming series of
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Councillor faces standards rap over 'misogynist' claim
A FEMALE Lancashire borough councillor faces a standards hearing tomorrow over calling a male councillor ‘misogynist’ and implying he is sexist. Pendle Tory Cllr Coun Sarah-Cockburn Price is to appear at a council standards meeting over alleged
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Boss banned after plumbing firm lied on Covid loan application to get £50k
The owner of a plumbers’ merchants has been banned from running a business after lying about his firm's turnover to get a bigger Covid-19 bounce back loan. Imran Shahzad, 45, was the director of H.I.S. Bathrooms Ltd, based in North Street, Nelson
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Racist Blackburn fan who made monkey chants at players banned
A Blackburn Rovers fan has been found guilty of making racist monkey chants towards an opposition player. Burnley Magistrates' Court heard Darren Livesey was watching Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth when he made racist remarks. Bournemouth
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East Lancashire's most wanted men being sought over assaults
Three of this week's most wanted men are being sought by police in East Lancashire in connection with assault offences. One of the men is also wanted for burglary, while the fourth is wanted on recall to prison. If you have seen any of these
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Chorley Christmas events with Lights Switch On and market
Visitors can enjoy a full day of festive fun in Chorley town centre on Sunday November 19 with the Christmas Lights Switch On and Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Market. Challenge Cup winning and Leigh Leopards rugby league star, Josh Charnley
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Nearly three-quarters of A&E arrivals seen within four hours
Nearly three quarters of people who arrived at accident and emergency in East Lancashire Hospitals Trust were seen within four hours last month – missing the NHS recovery target. However, the trust said they have experienced significant pressures
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East Lancashire accountancy firm launches annual Christmas present appeal
An East Lancashire accountancy firm has launched it annual Christmas present appeal. PM+M, which has offices in Blackburn, is asking clients, contacts, friends and the local community to donate gifts to help vulnerable families and children in
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Plans re-submitted to change house into holiday let after controversial refusal
A woman who had plans refused to turn a family home into a holiday let has re-submitted the proposals to the council. Helen Fox proposed to Ribble Valley Borough Council earlier this year to turn the home in Clitheroe into a holiday cottage, to
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Two areas of East Lancashire to be hit with planned power cuts
Two areas of East Lancashire will be hit with planned power cuts this week as works are undertaken by Electricity North West. Houses or businesses in the Ribble Valley and Nelson will be affected. According to the Electricity North West website
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Fundraiser, 10, invited to switch on Christmas lights at hospice
A 10-year-old has raised more than £2,000 for her local hospice by taking part in a zip-line challenge. Ellesse Jolly, of Blackburn, was inspired to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice after learning about the care given to her nan, Sharon
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The inspiration behind the new name of the previous Recovery College
The inspiration behind the new name for the Recovery College has been revealed. Earlier this year service users and local communities were asked to submit name suggestions for the formerly named Recovery College in Deepdale, Preston. Ben Wilson-Mayor
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Nursing team’s therapy project wins prestigious UK nursing award
A Lancashire health trust’s nursing team’s therapy project based in Ormskirk has won a prestigious UK nursing award. One of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust’s nursing teams on Scarisbrick unit was announced winner of the Mental
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Burglars caused thousands of pounds of damage to multiple units at business park
Two men caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at several units in a business park as they attempted to steal goods. Burnley Crown Court heard Ryan Price, 26, and Carl Thomas, 21, tripped an intruder alarm at Witton Business Park in Blackburn
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Republic of Ireland boss explains Blackburn Rovers star Sam Szmodics' omission
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has revealed Sam Szmodics wasn't considered for selection because of personal reasons. The Blackburn Rovers attacker is the Championship's top-scorer with ten goals this term. Szmodics has been in fantastic
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East Lancashire restaurant named Best Italian in Britain
An Italian restaurant in Ribble Valley was named as the best Independent Italian Restaurant in the country. The annual PAPA Industry Awards were held at the weekend at the Royal Lancaster, London, where a restaurant in Gisburn was named the best
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College shuts Blackburn campus as three-day strike begins
Pupils at a college base in Blackburn have been asked to study from home as staff go on strike this week. Myerscough College has shut down five of its six campuses in response to strike action and the base in Blackburn’s Witton Park is one of
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Hospital chiefs pledge to tackle ECG problem by early 2024
HOSPITAL bosses have pledged to fix technical issues with ultrasound machines early in 2024. Echo-cardiography (ECG) equipment used in the neo-natal intensive care unit, and to detect COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) have limited storage
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Nursery bounces back from ‘brink of closure’ with impressive Ofsted rating
A nursery in Accrington has been rated as ‘good’ at its first Ofsted inspection. Little Wonders Nursery, at the Spring Hill Community Centre on Exchange Street, was rated good in all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes
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Blackburn Cathedral to host beautiful Carols by Candlelight concert
A festive charity concert of music will return to Blackburn Cathedral next month. NSPCC Carols By Candlelight will return for the first time in 10 years to the beautiful surroundings of Blackburn Cathedral to celebrate this festive season, on
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Record number of treasure finds reported in Lancashire last year
There were a record number of treasure finds reported in Lancashire last year, new provisional figures show - the highest number since records began in 1997. It comes as the number of detectorists across the UK continues to grow, with the Institute
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Bay Horse and Lord Nelson would be demolished soon after picture taken
It’s hard to believe the virtually everything featured on this photo is no longer standing. Taken in 1963 it shows the Salford area of Blackburn looking towards Penny Street. Both the pubs you can see - the Bay Horse on the left and the Lord Nelson
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Nurses sanctioned for failings, six years after death of prisoner
Two nurses have been sanctioned by the Nursing and Midwifery Council following the death of a patient at a Lancashire prison more than six years ago. Failings in assessments, refusals to see the prisoner and cancelled GP appointments led to Patient
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Children’s home plans refused due to previous development being unlawful
Plans to convert a three-bed house into a children’s home for one child have been refused by the council due to previous development at the site not being lawful. Karen Brandon of Blossomcare NW Ltd applied to Rossendale Council to convert 767a
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Annual Christmas charity tractor run set to return next month
A much-loved annual festive charity tractor run is making its return this December. The Clitheroe Young Farmers Club Christmas Tractor Run will be held on Sunday, December 17, raising funds for two charities. Last year’s event saw more than
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Art specialist inviting enthusiasts to exhibition about 'leading light' in field
An art specialist from Darwen is inviting enthusiasts from across the North West to an intimate and insightful address from a fine art expert whose father was a leading light in the field. Mary Gavagan, who curates and presents programmes of modern
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Rovers’ star Harry Pickering inspires young people during visit to Youth Zone
Rovers’ star Harry Pickering has been hearing from young people and their ideas for Blackburn town centre as part of a visit to the Blackburn Youth Zone. He was among a number of Rovers' players and including manager, Jon Dahl Tomasson who have
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One thousand Santas march up hill to raise money for children's hospice
There was a sight to behold at the weekend as 1,000 Santas marched their way from Chorley town centre to the top of Rivington Pike and back to raise money for charity. The biggest annual Jingle All the Way fundraising event yet saw the Santas take
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Teenage skiing prodigy heading to the Alps to compete against European racers
A teenage skiing prodigy is heading to the Alps to compete against the best of the European racers from Switzerland, France and Austria. Finlay Royle from Read, is heading into skiing’s winter season off the back of a tremendous 2023, which saw
