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Police appeal for information after goalkeeper hit with lighters at Accrington game
Police are appealing for people with information to come forward after a goalkeeper was hit with lighters at a football match between Accrington Stanley and Wrexham. During the match today, November 18, the Accrington goalkeeper was hit with lighters
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Leigh and Longelo fire Reds to victory against Wrexham
Tommy Leigh and Rosaire Longelo scored the goals to end Wrexham’s eight-game unbeaten run in League Two as Stanley won 2-0 at a sold-out Wham Stadium. The Welsh outfit dropped out of the automatic promotion places as John Coleman's men moved into
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Lancashire football club in online spat with division rivals over ticket prices
A Lancashire football club have become involved in an online argument with one of their division rivals over ticket pricing. Accrington Stanley host Wrexham in League Two today (November 18) with Stanley looking to secure their first win in any
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Road closed 'for some time' due to fallen tree
Police are at the scene of a road closure caused by a fallen tree. Moor Lane in Chorley is currently closed at the junction of House Lane and Hollins Lane due to the incident. Drivers should find alternative routes to avoid the closure.
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Elderly woman knocked down and has purse stolen after withdrawing money
An elderly woman was robbed after withdrawing money from a cash machine. The woman, in her 70s, was pushed to the floor by the offender and banged her head. She was walking down Emmanuel Street in Preston having withdrawn the money at around
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Car stolen and items taken from another after flurry of vehicle-related crime
A vehicle has been stolen and items taken from another after a flurry of vehicle-related crimes in Clitheroe. The vehicle was stolen overnight from Seedall Avenue between 10.20pm and 1.45am on November 15. Ribble Valley Police also say three
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Husband and wife duo to lead stalwart jewellers in next chapter of business
A stalwart of Blackburn's high street for 150 years has announced a new addition to its board of directors following a merger to create a husband and wife duo. Ainsworth Jewellers, based in Darwen Street, has announced Helen Dimmick, a leading
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Rough sleeping sex offender living 'chaotic life' failed to report to police
A convicted sex offender who was sleeping rough failed to register with police every seven days as he was required to do. Blackburn magistrates heard Kevin Melody had also failed to turn up for an appointment with the probation service and two
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Five of the best East Lancs firms to get your Christmas presents from
With Christmas now just over a month away, many of us will be racking our brains for what to buy our loved ones this festive period. While online shopping and high street brands are an easy option, local gifts are an excellent choice for Christmas
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Family run dairy launches new yoghurt flavours only available at Spar
East Lancashire dairy brand Ann Forshaw's has launched four new flavours of Greek style yoghurt only available in one convenience retailer. The new yoghurts are now available in Spar stores across the north of England, with flavours including fat-free
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Free gym and swim returns in borough to keep elderly warm, fit and social
Leisure centres in one East Lancashire borough are opening their doors again this winter for free to pensioners to keep warm. Throughout December, Pendle Leisure Trust will return an offer for residents aged 60 years and over, offering free swimming
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Apprentice painter/decorators praised for work at national competition
Two East Lancashire apprentices have been honoured for their work at a national awards ceremony. Holly Duffy and Sam Farnworth, both painting and decorating apprentices at Accrington and Rossendale College, picked up prizes at the Painting and
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Man admits growing cannabis plant in his conservatory 'to treat back pain'
Police who forced entry to a property looking for the occupant found a cannabis farm instead. Blackburn magistrates heard when they caught up with Jonathan Hawtrey he admitted growing the cannabis for his own use. Hawtrey, 33, of Leopold Way
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Digital marketing agency celebrates 20 years in business
A Blackburn based marketing agency is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. To commemorate the achievement '21Digital' is launching a social media campaign will be rolled out across the next twelve months and will focus on factors that have had
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Szmodics makes goal admission after strong start to campaign
Rovers needed Sam Szmodics to step up in the final third this season, and the attacking midfielder has done exactly that. Szmodics showed glimpses of what he was capable of last term, scoring seven goals in all competitions. However, there
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New chalet plan for Rossendale museum garden approved
A TIMBER chalet-style building for community activity has been given the nod for an East Lancashire museum. Plans for The Whitaker in Rawtenstalll had generated some concerns regarding potential noise disturbance, bigger events, visitor toilets
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Pub has plans approved to build 20 new hotel bedrooms
A pub has had plans approved to build a further 20 hotel bedrooms on its site, doubling their number of rooms. The Bluebird Inn on Smithy Road, Balderstone, sent plans to Ribble Valley Borough Council in January to extend its number of rooms, thereby
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Quarter of parents say Blackburn with Darwen schools fail to deal with bullying
More than a quarter of parents said Blackburn with Darwen schools were not dealing with bullying quickly and effectively, new figures suggest. Ofsted figures for the year to September 2023 show 1,412 parents were asked if their child has been bullied
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'You have let the people down' - controversial 477-house estate approved
The approval of plans for a 477-home housing estate on the site of a former school in Darwen have been met with anger by campaigners. The controversial application was passed at a meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Planning and Highways
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Top-class cricket facility a step closer for Lancashire as work begins
Top-class cricket has come a step closer to finding a new home at the heart of Lancashire after work got under way on a long-planned new ground. The 5,000-spectator venue for Lancashire Cricket Club – to complement its Old Trafford base – is being
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Blackburn Rovers squad that made Premier League history - can you name them all?
You wonder if this squad of players knew that they would be making history. It was taken at the start of the 1994-95 and shows the entire Blackburn Rovers squad which would take the Premier League title at the end of the season. Now comes the challenge
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Group planning to climb tower 10 times while downing 10 pints
A group are planning to take part in one of the craziest charity challenges ever concocted. Ethan Dean, Rhys Lewis, Connor Kennedy, Kieran Bradshaw, Jake Higham, and Jacob Smith are hoping to raise funds for Nightsafe, the charity which supports
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This charming village pub offers a ‘unique experience’ for customers
EACH week, we shine the spotlight on some great venues across East Lancashire where our readers love to socialise with family and friends. This time we have headed to The Pendle Inn in Burnley for our Pub of the Week feature. Name of the pub
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Period poverty crusade by thoughtful student at high school
A THOUGHTFUL schoolgirl from Blackburn has launched a campaign to battle potential 'period poverty' for her classmates. Year 11 pupil Subaaiah Sufi wants to ensure there is no period poverty at Pleckgate High. And as part of her ambition to
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Moran on Championship table and building momentum with Rovers
Andrew Moran is confident Rovers have what it takes to go on another good run – but isn’t paying any attention to the league table at this stage. Rovers had won four of their last five league matches prior to their late defeat against Preston North
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Delight as secondary school wins educational award
An East Lancashire school was crowned as a winner at the Educate Awards, taking home the award for Outstanding Arts in a Secondary School. The category, won by The Hollins school in Accrington, celebrates schools, academies, and colleges which
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Shocking number of children suspected of sex offences in Lancashire
Shocking figures have revealed that high numbers of sexual offences committed in Lancashire in the last year were by children, with high numbers of children also being victims. Data obtained from Lancashire Constabulary under the Freedom of Information
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Lake Windermere has a 'smelly funfair', 'filthy' toilets and 'overpriced food'
A short drive from Lancashire, the Lake District is known for its walking trails, scenic views and natural beauty but for some people, visiting locations such as Lake Windermere has been disappointing. The lake is England’s biggest at more than
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Dealers caught with £12,000 of cannabis following vehicle search and house raid
Two men were caught with an estimated £12,000 in cannabis after police stopped their cars and raided their homes. Preston Crown Court heard how Ismail Hussain was clocked by police in Accrington in July 2020 driving a black Seat vehicle. Officers
