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Man pleads guilty to murdering Eddie Forrester in Blackpool
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering Eddie Forrester in Blackpool. William Wilkinson, 65, of Seafield Road, Blackpool, has today, November 17, admitted to murdering Edward Forrester. Wilkinson appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court where
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Darwen men with links to Blackburn wanted on suspicion of attempted robbery
Police are searching for two men wanted on suspicion of attempted robbery in Darwen. Ellis Gorman and Nathan Posteraro, both aged 31 are wanted on suspicion of an attempted robbery in Darwen on November 7. Blackburn with Darwen Police are appealing
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Councillor in ‘misogyny’ row breached code but will not face any sanction
A councillor from Lancashire who claimed she was justified in accusing a male counterpart of being ‘misogynist’ breached a code-of-conduct, but will not face any sanction, a standards meeting has ruled. Conservative Coun Sarah Cockburn-Price alleged
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Labour leader responds after new coalition ousts party from power
The leader of the Labour Party in Burnley has responded after a new Independent group coalition took control of the council. A group of former Labour councillors who quit over the party's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict have now formed a new
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Man stole thousands in cash and electronics from commercial buildings
A man stole thousands of pounds worth of cash and electronics from commercial properties across Blackpool. Shaun Dagger, 50, has been convicted after committing six burglaries and two attempted burglaries in the town. Dagger, of no fixed abode
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Two arrests made after man suffered broken ribs in assault
Two men have been arrested after a man was left with broken ribs in an assault outside Primark. The men, a 23-year-old and a 20-year-old, have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm. The incident happened on Fishergate
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Vernon Kay makes it home in epic way after emotional and challenging journey
Vernon Kay made it to his hometown after an emotional few days on his ultra ultra marathon for Children in Need. He said that it was the community spirit and bananas that got him to the finish line at Bolton Wanderers' Toughsheet Community Stadium
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Man wanted by police after coach window was smashed following football match
A man is wanted by police after a coach window was smashed following a football match. Police have released three images of a man they want to speak to following the incident at the Blackpool v Stevenage match on October 14. The window of the
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Burnley's relegation rivals handed 10-point deduction
Everton have been deducted 10 points by an independent commission after being found to have breached Premier League financial rules. The league referred Everton to the commission in March for an alleged breach of its profitability and sustainability
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Woman suffers serious injuries as car crashes into building
A woman suffered serious injuries when her car crashed into a building in Accrington. Officers were called to the junction of Manchester Road and Hollins Lane at around 4:55pm yesterday (Thursday, November 16) where a Honda CR-V had crashed into
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Council in East Lancashire to get share of £4.2m to fix potholes
MOTORISTS in East Lancashire are set to share from a £4.2m annual boost in the wake of the HS2 high speed rail line axing. Government transport chiefs have announced a major roads resurfacing investment programme which will benefit Blackburn with
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Urgent repairs to East Lancashire viaduct get under way
URGENT repairs have got under way on an East Lancs viaduct which is a favourite with walkers and cyclists. Council chiefs in Rossendale say Hareholme Viaduct, in Rawtenstall, was in danger of collapse without remedial work. Stonework is visibly
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Blackburn Rovers' one January transfer wish could transform their season
The January transfer window is creeping up on Blackburn Rovers and the question on everyone's lips is the same; is there anything they can do? Jon Dahl Tomasson's squad has been pulled from pillar to post with injuries, ruling several players out
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First case of deadly cat coronavirus found in the UK - all you need to know
The first case of a deadly virus that reportedly killed 300,000 cats in Cyprus has been found in the UK. Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), also known as feline coronavirus, started spreading through Cyprus in January. This deadly virus
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Car towing caravan catches fire on busy route
A car towing a caravan caught fire on a busy Preston road this morning. Firefighters could be seen be seen tackling the blaze on London Way. The section of road links the M65 to Walton-le-Dale. The front end of a black Land Rover was on fire
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John Buckley's Sheffield Wednesday loan - from flashes to frustration
There were plenty of surprised faces within the Blackburn Rovers fan base when John Buckley was allowed to leave the club on transfer deadline day. The move came after Buckley had slipped down Jon Dahl Tomasson's pecking order, missing out on the
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'They’ve come into our home with bolt cutters' - woman's fear as bikes taken
An Accrington woman has described the fear she felt when men appearing to be scrap collectors stole bikes from her back garden. A CCTV video shows a scrap truck being driven down an alleyway between the backs of two sets of houses with two of the
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Labour loses control of council as Independents form new coalition
Labour has lost control of Burnley Council after a group of councillors who quit over the party's stance on the Israel/Gaza conflict formed a new coalition with the Greens and the Lib Dems. A total of 11 councillors, including council leader Afrasiab
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Lancashire’s cyber defence future should bring 2,000 jobs
Lancashire is poised to be at the forefront of “one of the most exciting missions…in the 21st century” when the National Cyber Force (NCF) arrives in the county. That was the assessment of a senior military commander paying a visit to the region
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Fire crews spend 90 minutes tackling house blaze
Firefighters were called out to a house blaze in Accrington. Crews from Burnley and Darwen attended the scene in Emma Street just before 6pm yesterday (November 16). Firefighters used two hose reel jets and were at the scene for around an hour
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Weekend weather: What's in store for Blackburn?
With Storm Debi to start us off, followed by grey skies and rain, this week’s weather has been, to put it mildly, a bit rubbish. So you’d hope the weekend would bring some respite, a bit of dry weather, maybe a glimpse of the sun, to make the most
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MP ducked vote after borough's mosque group asked him to back Gaza ceasefire
The United Council of Mosques in an East Lancashire borough have urgently called on its MP to push for an immediate ceasefire to end the war in Gaza. The Pendle division of the council met with Conservative MP Andrew Stephenson on November 11 at
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Players wear odd socks as part of Anti-Bullying Week
Blackburn Rovers Academy players showed their support for Anti-Bullying Week by taking part in Odd Socks Day. Odd Socks Day (13 November) marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week and this year five of the club’s Academy teams from U9s all the way
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Award-winning garden centre to expand cafe and play area as part of new plans
An award-winning home and garden centre in the Ribble Valley has had plans approved to build an extension that will introduce new retails units and extend the cafe and play area. Shackletons Garden Centre in Clitheroe Road, Chatburn, opened back
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Celebrate the festive season at Daniel Thwaites’ cosy collection of inns
Established in 1807, Lancashire-based family-owned hospitality business Daniel Thwaites knows how to host a truly magical Christmas. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a decadent festive lunch with your nearest and dearest, or in need of a delicious festive
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Christmas shoppers warned as parcel theft in Lancashire on the rise
Opportunistic thieves are stealing goods potentially worth hundreds of pounds at a time after spotting boxes dropped off at homes by couriers during the day when their recipients aren't in. The UK’s parcel theft problem is getting worse according
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Cake shop that’s loved by Michelle Keegan, Joe Gilgun and other Brassic cast
A bakery in Bacup has been given the seal of approval by Brassic cast members, after it was used as a green room while filming was taking place. Brassic cast, including Michelle Keegan and Joe Gilgun, have been in the town filming series six of
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Firm that started out in cowshed moves to new premises and hits £1m turnover
A business that started out in a disused cowshed has moved to bigger premises after hitting more than £1 million in sales. The Garden Village, the first UK company to design and make wheelie bin storage units, has grown from manufacturing one to
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School where early years provision is ‘outstanding’ praised by Ofsted
A Great Harwood primary school has been praised for its ‘outstanding’ early years provision following an Ofsted inspection. Great Harwood St John’s CofE Primary School which caters for 148 pupils was rated ‘good’ in all areas but ‘outstanding’
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Apartment plans for former funeral directors withdrawn in favour of HMO
Plans to change a vacant funeral directors into nine self-contained apartments have been withdrawn and replaced with proposals for bedsits. The new application would see part of the building turned into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for
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Mum claims school failing to meet son's needs after he 'jumped the fence'
The mother of a 13-year-old with additional needs has said she’s disappointed with her son’s school, after he was "allowed to jump the fence” and leave the premises. Sarah Muir said staff at Our Lady and St John’s Catholic College in Blackburn
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'It has been really stressful': Market stallholders react to redevelopment
Stall holders at Accrington Market have expressed their concerns about the upcoming Market Hall refurbishment, with some deciding to close or move. Earlier this year, plans for an £11 million redevelopment were announced and the town’s grade II
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TikTok video which timelines Laura Nuttall's brain cancer journey goes viral
A TikTok video which timelines the brain cancer journey of a young East Lancashire woman has gone viral with more than 1.3 million views in just 24 hours. Laura Nuttall from Barrowford was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 19 and made national
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Building earmarked for apartments could become supported living
A disused office building earmarked for apartments has had a further application submitted seeking to transform the premises into 13 flats for people with learning disabilities. An application was submitted to Pendle Borough Council at the end
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How East Lancashire raised funds for Children in Need back in 1997
Today is the day volunteers across East Lancashire will happily immerse themselves in baths of baked beans, undertake some kind of dance marathon or generally make fools of themselves. Yes, Children in Need returns and this got us searching in
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Formerly inadequate nursing home improving but long way to go says CQC
An Accrington nursing home that had been placed in special measures still needs to make more improvements, a recent inspection has said. Mapleford Nursing Home, based in Bolton Avenue, provides personal care and nursing care for up to 54 older
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Arnor Sigurdsson forced off during Iceland defeat at Slovakia
Arnor Sigurdsson played nearly 60 minutes of Iceland’s 4-2 defeat against Slovakia – but was forced off after a collision. It appeared to be an impact injury rather than anything more serious, taking a blow to the back of the head in an aerial
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Falstaff star Kate Royal on a mission to show opera can be fun
IF ever the world of opera needed a passionate ambassador to draw new audiences into one of the most beautiful forms of theatre then Kate Royal would fit the bill nicely. Kate is making her Opera North debut at The Lowry this week in Verdi’s Falstaff
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Blackburn Rovers' Sky Sports selections ranked with other Championship clubs
Last season, Jon Dahl Tomasson's were often referred to as 'Sky Sports Blackburn Rovers' and they are clocking up the TV appearances again this season. Rovers were picked for television coverage a remarkable 19 times last season, not far off half
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Adult learning service nominated for prize at national education awards
An adult learning service has been shortlisted in a national education awards for helping thousands of people into education. Lancashire Adult Learning, a division of Nelson and Colne College Group, has been named as finalist in the Association
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Bully who threatened to bite partner's face off led kicking and screaming from dock
A “physical bully” who threatened to “choke his girlfriend to death” and “bite her face off”, kicked and screamed as he was taken from the dock to the cells after being jailed. Anthony McNulty, 20, appeared at Preston Crown Court where it was
