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Police deploy extra night time patrols after spike in vehicle thefts

Several residents in Clitheroe fell victim to thefts over the last week. Police have increased the number of night time patrols to combat the spate of vehicle thefts in Clitheroe during the early hours of the morning. Officers are urging residents

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First Christmas tree festival for historic venue coming this weekend

The historic Exchange building in Blackburn will this weekend host the town's first Christmas Tree festival . The iconic building in King William Street is inviting families to delve into the history of the festive fir. The Exchange is currently

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Blackburn tribute band to celebrate 10 years of touring with Darwen gig

A East Lancashire tribute band will celebrate 10 years of touring the UK and Europe with a gig in Darwen this Saturday, November 25. True Order, the only tribute to New Order in the UK and Europe, play at Sunbird Records at The Circus in Darwen

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Man in 30s in 'serious condition' after attacked by two men

A man is suffering serious injuries after he was attacked by two men in Burnley this morning. At around 11am today (November 23), police were called to Harold Street after a man in his 30s was attacked and has suffered a serious head injury.

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Kompany focused on turning around Burnley form and not Everton plight

Vincent Kompany insists he will not waste any time worrying about Everton’s predicament as he tries to find a way to turn around Burnley’s worrying run of defeats. Everton have been hit with an unprecedented 10-point penalty for breaching the Premier

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Market town gears up for festive Saturday fun with free Christmas celebration

An East Lancashire market town has revealed details of its annual 'Festive Jamboree'. Clitheroe will host the free pre-Christmas event on Saturday, December 2. Ribble Valley Council has joined forces with the Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and

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Three men charged after series of break-ins across Lancashire

Police have charged two East Lancashire men following a series of break-ins across Lancashire. Shaun Griffith, 39, of Balmoral Road, Darwen; Scott Frankland, 27, of Devon Close, Haslingden, and Alex Rigby, 41, of no fixed address, have been charged

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Stoke City boss sets 'glass ceiling' challenge ahead of Blackburn Rovers test

Stoke City boss Alex Neil has urged his side to continue their good form and show consistency by beating Blackburn Rovers. The Potters were underperforming before the last international break after one win in eight but they have since gone five

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Two Lancashire branches for the chop as NatWest announces high street closures

The NatWest group has announced that it plans to close more branches across England, Scotland and Wales in next year. The closures include branches of NatWest and RBS banks. In total 19 high street bank branches will close, including 18 NatWest

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How to dry your clothes indoors if you live in a small house or flat

Drying clothes indoors during the winter months is difficult at the best of times with those living in smaller houses and flats suffering the most. Being unable to dry clothes properly is not ideal with jeans and t-shirts susceptible to smelling

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Lidl will shut 960 stores for three days over Christmas period

Lidl has announced it will close all of its almost 1,000 UK branches for three days over Christmas this year. The budget supermarket has revealed its Christmas opening days, with all stores closing December 25. Lidl shops across the UK will

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Almost 50 houses on Blackburn estate earmarked for demolition

A social housing provider is to knock down 48 homes on a former council estate. The houses are on Blackburn's Whitebirk Estate and are scheduled for demolished in the New Year. The properties to be knocked down are in Brecon Road, Devon Road

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Flags to bags for Children In Need - thanks to Lancashire firm

CUSTOM-made bags made from Eurovision Song Contest flags are set to go on sale tomorrow - thanks to an East Lancashire family firm. Recycled flags promoting Liverpool's hosting of the entertainment spectacular have been fashioned into tote, lightweight

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Post 'celebrating' council warm spaces changed after Labour gripe

A Lancashire County Council social media post 'celebrating' the launch of its warm spaces scheme to support residents struggling with heating bills has been altered after condemnation from a Labour politician. The Conservative controlled authority

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January transfers, Venky's and your Blackburn Rovers questions answered

As the international break comes to a close, there is plenty to discuss in the world of Blackburn Rovers. Jon Dahl Tomasson's side have been entertaining on the pitch but sit 12th with a third of the season gone. Performances have been good and

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CCTV shows ‘last recorded moments’ of woman before her body was found in canal

CCTV has been released after the body of a woman was found in a canal, in Rishton, earlier this year. Officers are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Joanne Nield’s death, after her body was found in the the Hyndburn Brook at Rishton

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Labour's Gaza rebels form new council political group in Blackburn

Eight former Labour councillors who have left the party of over the party's official stance on the Gaza conflict have formed a new group on Blackburn with Darwen Council. They have created the '4BwD Independent Group', but have no intention of

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Date set for closure and all jobs to go at town centre outdoor clothing store

An outdoor clothing retailer is to close in the Blackburn town centre after six years, as a date for its closure has been revealed. The Trespass store, based in the Mall Blackburn, will shut in the New Year, with the official closing date believed

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Temperatures in Blackburn to dip below freezing as cold snap brings snow to UK

Temperatures in Blackburn and other parts of Lancashire are set to plummet this weekend as an ‘arctic blast’ sweeps across the UK. After a very wet but relatively mild autumn, temperatures are predicted to drop to -2°C on Friday, November 24, and

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Blackburn Rovers Q&A recap: Dolan, January and JDT's future

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Man caught on CCTV ‘violently’ and repeatedly hitting dog in head

A sheepdog trainer in Bacup grabbed his dog by the neck and repeatedly hit her in the head, in a violent attack that was caught on CCTV. Darren Tillotson, 36, of Hackings Caravan Park in Whalley, has been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering

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Man charged after police seize more than 500 cannabis plants from property

A man has been charged after police found a cannabis farm in Ormskirk. 550 plants were seized from a property on Southport Road, on Tuesday, November 21. A man was arrested nearby. 18-year-old Sebastian Kovaci, of no fixed address, has been

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Inside the Blackburn Rovers treatment room after injury misfortune

Ryan Hedges has revealed how those in the Blackburn Rovers treatment room have been supporting each other with their respective injuries. Hedges is the most long-term absentee having torn his hamstring in September against Ipswich Town, two months

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Bags of illegal vapes and tobacco seized from shops

Bags of illegal vapes and tobacco have been seized from shops in Haslingden and Bacup. With the help from Trading Standards, Rossendale police conducted a test purchase operation on Wednesday (November 22). Officers were disappointed with the

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Callous thief broke into parked car and stole items

A heartless thief stole items from a parked car in Clitheroe, this week. Police are appealing for witnesses after the car was targeted in the Abbot Walk area. It is believed that the theft took place on the evening of November 21 and the morning

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Enjoy a magical Christmas at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa in Leeds

Award-winning Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa in Leeds – part of Daniel Thwaites – has launched its selection of Christmas activities for 2023. Whether it’s a chance to get the family together, a festive catch up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway

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'It really can save lives': People urged to take up free lung checks

A Darwen woman who is recovering following treatment for lung cancer has urged others to get checked earlier. From October 2022, current or former smokers aged between 55 and 74 have been invited to attend a free check, described as a free ‘MOT

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Every road closure as Junior Andre prepares to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Accrington’s Christmas lights switch on is set to take place today (November 23) and a full list of road closures have been revealed. The council says several roads will be closed, including Blackburn Road and St James Street, ahead of the festivities

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Excitement as country pub opens under new management

Customers have shared their excitement as a popular country pub in Clitheroe has reopened under new management. Edisford Bridge Country Pub in Edisford Road was previously run by Zoe and Tony Shelmerdine when they took over the venue last November

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Latest on plans for housing estate and new home for band that has 200 objections

A planning inspector will decide whether a proposed housing estate that has attracted more than 200 objections can be built in a Chorley village. Plans for the 40-dwelling development on land off Babylon Lane in Heath Charnock – which would also

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Inquest into death of 'lovely man' after fall at Royal Blackburn Hospital

A family has raised concerns over the death of a 71 year-old man at Royal Blackburn Hospital following a fall. Kevin Morton died at the hospital on August 20, after being admitted into the accident and emergency department, an inquest into his

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Painting stolen from New York shows up at gallery in small Lancs town

A stolen painting, that was nicked from a New York gallery 60 years ago, turned up 3,300 miles away at an art gallery in Mawdesley. The painting, by French post-impressionist Edouard-Leon Cortés, was one of 3,000 paintings stolen from the gallery

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Dazzling Diwali celebration brings communities together

Hundreds of guests turned out to enjoy an evening of fireworks, dance and music as Blackburn’s annual Diwali celebration dinner took place. The event, which is proving to be one of the highlights of the year, was the biggest yet with around 700

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Greggs dominates this town centre photograph

This shot of Accrington town centre was taken in May, 2001 and shows a rather old fashioned looking Greggs among other shops. What can you remember about the street at the time and tell us your views on the changes. What do you miss from these

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Getting to know new customers is a real highlight for pub landlady Elsa

WE love to shine the light on top venues to socialise with family and friends in our Pub of the Week feature. This time we have headed to Rawtenstall to find out more about Bees Knees. Name of the pub Bees Knees Address of the pub:

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Man who worked with Tom Cruise comes to town as work on Bank of Dave 2 starts

Work has officially started on the sequel to a hit Netflix film, which is based on the life of a Burnley businessman. Bank of Dave, released on the streaming site earlier this year, was filmed in Burnley and other parts of East Lancashire.

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MP welcomes cash boost to fix potholes on East Lancs' roads

Rossendale and Darwen MP Sir Jake Berry has hailed the latest government boost to road repair cash in East Lancashire. The Tory backbencher said the extra money would mean thousands of people across his constituency and across the county will enjoy

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Tyrhys Dolan contract update with Blackburn Rovers negotiations on hold

Contract talks between Tyrhys Dolan and Blackburn Rovers are on pause with the forward focused on producing his best form for the team. The 21-year-old's current terms expire in 2024 but the club have the option to extend that by 12 months. It

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Legendary Rovers striker launches new book: Here’s what’s in store

A new book charts the colourful life and career of Blackburn Rovers’ all-time leading goal scorer. In ‘One Last Shot’, Simon Garner chronicles the highs and lows of a tumultuous decade-and-a-half at Blackburn Rovers. A host of former players

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'We give the client the very best': East Lancashire salon wins national award

A salon in East Lancashire has won an award at the UK Salon awards 2023. Spectrum One on Deardengate in Haslingden was awarded 'Best Salon for Hair Extensions' on November 19 in Manchester. Located in the heart of Rossendale Valley, Spectrum

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When the Duchess was on the right track in Blackburn

Here’s one for the rail enthusiasts as it shows the locomotive Duchess of Hamilton steaming out of Blackburn Station in 1991. Do you remember this day, tell us more and share any photographs you may have. Alternatively you may have other photos