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Car goes up in flames on M65 during rush hour
A lane closure was in place on the M65 after a car went up in flames. The road was closed on the M65 westbound between junction six and five near Blackburn around 5pm today (November 21). Police and crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
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Car destroyed after crashing into pedestrian on Bolton Road
There is slow moving traffic in Darwen following a crash involving a pedestrian, cars and a bus this evening. At around 7.30pm tonight (November 21), a crash took place in A666 Bolton Road in Darwen near Whitehall News and Bolton Road Launderette
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Appeal for help as 'much missed' 100-year-old sundial stolen
A sundial that is 100-years-old has been stolen from Colne. At around 6pm today (November 21), police shared an appeal for a sundial that was stolen from Hartley Homes in Laneshaw Bridge. Officers are asking for the public’s help to find the
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Town to get its historic 'Crown Jewels' back at heritage centre
Darwen's ceremonial mace is coming back to the town in the New Year after calls from the town's MP. The historic item of civic memorabilia dating from 1878 has been located securely in Blackburn Town Hall since 1974. Now it, and a casket containing
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Sheron on Ennis withdrawal and Leonard display during PNE victory
Rovers Under-21 boss Mike Sheron doesn’t think Niall Ennis’ injury is anything “too serious” after the forward came off during the 7-1 win against Preston North End in the Central League Cup. Ennis, Harry Leonard and Semir Telalovic all started
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Leonard scores hat trick as Rovers U21s cruise to victory against PNE
Harry Leonard scored a hat trick as Rovers Under-21s beat Preston North End 7-1 in the Central League Cup at Brockhall. Semir Telalovic and Niall Ennis also got on the scoresheet – although the latter came off with a groin issue near the end of
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'Do not approach' man with chest tattoos who is wanted by police
Police have issued a ‘do not approach' warning in their hunt for a wanted man. Fisnik Hoxha, 23, is wanted by police in connection with a serious assault. The incident happened in Blackpool on Thursday, August 10 and have now issued an appeal
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Death ‘not being treated as suspicious’ after body of man in 20s found
The body of a man in his 20s has been found in Ashton-on-Ribble. Police were called to Maritime Way on Sunday, November 19, to reports of a sudden death. Officers attended and found the body of a man in his 20s. The death is not being treated
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New images of town centre revamp revealed as contractor chosen
Dramatic new images have been revealed of how Accrington's town square may look as a main contractor has been appointed to deliver the initial stages of its £70 million transformation. National contractor Morgan Sindall Construction has been chosen
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Blackburn nurse shakes hands with the King at Buckingham Palace reception
An East Lancashire nurse was among 25 from the North West invited to the King’s birthday reception at Buckingham Palace. John Mathew, a charge nurse at Royal Blackburn Hospital, was part of the group of internationally educated hospital staff from
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A Christmas gift that lasts all year round - with 33 per cent off
What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year! From New Year walks to Easter activities, to summer shows and autumn's heritage hotspots, the gift of Lancashire Life magazine is one that is guaranteed to entertain
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Crowds flock to Christmas light switch on - can you spot yourself in the photos?
Visitors flocked to Burnley at the weekend, as the town’s Christmas celebrations got underway with the lights switch on event. There was a variety of free, festive activities for people to enjoy throughout the day, ranging from meeting seasonal
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Lancashire Police 'lost the narrative' in Nicola Bulley case, report finds
An ‘unprecedented’ level of media interest and ‘social media frenzy’, met by a lack of briefing, meant Lancashire Police’s ‘lost control of the narrative’ in the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, a report has found. The independent external review
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Lancashire Police response in full to Nicola Bulley investigation review
Lancashire Police responds to the findings of a review of the force’s handling of the Nicola Bulley missing person case, stating that ‘it is absolutely right’ that the release of controversial personal information has been heavily scrutinised.
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Release of Nicola Bulley’s personal details was “avoidable and unnecessary”
Andrew Snowden, police and crime commissioner for Lancashire, has published the independent external review of Lancashire police’s response to the Nicola Bulley missing person case. The review, commissioned by PCC Snowden in February 2023, and
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'I have never smoked, so I didn’t ever think it could be lung cancer'
The NHS will visit thousands of people in England’s lung cancer hotspots with giant inflatable lungs this month, to raise awareness of potential cancer symptoms and help catch cancer earlier. The Let’s Talk Lung Cancer roadshow, run between NHS
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Busy night on roads after motorists caught speeding at 118mph and drug driving
It was a busy night on the roads for Lancashire police, who caught motorists speeding, drug driving and travelling without the correct insurance One van vehicle was stopped in Preston. The driver tested positive for cocaine and was arrested.
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Fire fighters reveals shocking number of car crashes they attended last year
Fire fighters say there is ‘no need to speed’ after revealing number of Lancashire crashes they attended last year. This week the fire service is taking part in Road Safety Week (20-26 November), coordinated by Brake, the road safety charity, which
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Man raising awareness after condition left him alcohol intolerant and exhausted
A man from Blackburn has shared his diabetes journey after joining a mental health programme hosted by Blackburn Rovers. Paul Kennedy is a participant on the award-winning Men in Sheds programme at Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, and he has been
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Council boss backs calls on Chancellor to give authorities cash boost
The leader of East Lancashire's largest local authority is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to provide extra cash for England's council's in his autumn financial statement tomorrow. Blackburn with Darwen Council's political boss, Cllr Phil Riley
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This week's most wanted from across East Lancashire
Police have released this week’s rogue’s gallery of the most wanted people in East Lancashire. This week’s list includes two men and two women, who Lancashire Police are seeking for a variety of offences. Anyone who sees these people, or knows
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Tories call to scrap charge for collecting garden waste bins in Blackburn
A borough's Conservative group leader has called for the scrapping of a fee for collecting 'green' garden waste from households, as its local authority prepares to retender the collection contract. Blackburn with Darwen Council currently charges
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Rovers fan unsuccessful in gaining back world record at Ewood Park
A football fan who was attempting to regain a world record again by pushing a lawnmower around Blackburn Rovers’ pitch has been unsuccessful. Andy Maxfield, 54, attempted the 24-hour challenge at Ewood Park on November 17 to raise money and awareness
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Market Hall traders preview their new homes during £11m revamp
A group of traders from a historic market hall have been to see the new business units they will use while their Grade II listed home is given a major makeover. Last week, the party from Accrington visited the West Lancashire factory where the
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Take a look at Ramsgreave Drive more than 60 years ago
An unusual view of a road which will be familiar to many of you. We don’t have an exact date but from the vehicles, it’s likely the photo is from the early 1960s. It shows Ramsgreave Drive in Blackburn running across the photo looking from
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Finish this gravy sundae and get a free carvery at these Lancashire pubs
Brave pubgoers are being challenged to devour the 'ultimate sundae' topped with gravy and bag themselves a free carvery on their next visit. The limited-edition Carvery Sundae consists of either the brand’s ‘ultimate ice cream sundae’ (two scoops
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30,000 textile and craft items relocated to new home
A historic textile collection has been moved to a new home after being housed at Burnley's Gawthorpe Hall for 50 years. The collection of more than 30,000 textile and craft items, left by Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, has been relocated to Northlight
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Married at First Sight star shares heartfelt post after splitting from husband
An Accrington woman who appeared on Married at First Sight this year has written a heartfelt message after the series finale. Samantha Howard, better known as Jay, married Essex salesman, Luke Worley, on the Channel 4 show, where strangers get
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Future of historic former carvery pub a mystery after ‘sold’ signs go up outside
The future of a former carvery pub in Colne is unknown after being sold. Pictures show a ‘sold’ sign outside the building, which was once a was a carvery among other uses in its long history. The future of the site is currently unknown, especially
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Wharton features in dramatic England U20 win against Germany
Adam Wharton came off the bench as England Under-20s came from behind to beat Germany in Regensburg. The highly-rated Rovers midfielder played the final half hour after replacing Tottenham youngster Alfie Devine. Germany took the lead in the
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Council responds after children told ‘to remove pro-Palestine symbols’
A council has aimed to clarify rulings after concerns children were told ‘to remove pro-Palestine symbols’ in Lancashire schools. On Friday, as part of the BBC Children in Need Day, primary school pupils were encouraged to donate £1, wear Pudsey
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New 55-seater restaurant opens on Blackburn’s ‘Curry mile’
A new 55-seater restaurant has opened in a new building in the heart of Blackburn’s Curry Mile. Rice 'n' Roti takes up two floors of a newly built extension on Victoria Street in the Whalley Range area, Blackburn. The restaurant, which has
