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Assault close to town centre left man needing hospital treatment
Police are attempting to trace a group a people after an assault which led to a man needing hospital treatment Officers were called to Ainsworth Street, Blackburn at around 10pm on Saturday, (November 18) to reports of a physical altercation between
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CCTV image released following theft at hotel
Police have released a CCTV image of woman following a robbery at a hotel in Blackpool. The incident happened at the H Hotel on Hornby Road at around 8am on August 20, where the victim was assaulted and had money stolen. Investigating officers
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Police step up patrols after car thefts from homes
A warning has been issued to residents in the Ribble Valley after a spate of car thefts. Police said a burglary occurred in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) on Meadow Close, Longridge where two vehicles were taken. There was a similar
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Council to approve Lancs devolution deal despite Burnley complaints
The leader of Burnley borough's Labour group has condemned the proposed devolution deal for Lancashire, as Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to approve the scheme on Thursday. The agreement signed by the county's three upper-tier local authorities
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'Loving every minute' - Sam Szmodics signs new Rovers deal
Sam Szmodics says signing a new deal at Rovers was a “no-brainer” after committing his future to the club. The attacking midfielder has been a key member of Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side so far this season, scoring 11 goals in 17 Championship appearances
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Police seize 100 cannabis plants valued at £40,000 in raids
Police discovered 100 cannabis plants during raids in Blackburn. Officers raided two properties on Livesey Branch Road this morning (Tuesday November 28). The 100 cannabis plants are valued at around £40,000, police said. A police
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'Most wanted' list of eight released over robbery offences
Police have released details of the county's most wanted offenders as part of a national policing operation aimed at reducing robbery. Operation Calibre is taking place across the UK and is designed to crack down on personal robbery. In Lancashire
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Rovers injury update as Scott Wharton ruled out of Birmingham clash
Scott Wharton will not be involved against Birmingham after he was forced off during the win at Stoke over the weekend. The defender got on the scoresheet against the Potters but came off after just 10 minutes following a collision with Dwight
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PDSA issues chocolate warning to pet owners this Christmas
The PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about chocolate poisoning ahead of Christmas. During the festive period, UK households stock up on lots of foods and most likely have some chocolate hanging around whether that’s in the form of a big
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Patients without water for 'hours' at Royal Blackburn Hospital this morning
A water outage at an East Lancashire hospital this morning resulted in patient being left for "hours" without drinking water. United Utilities said it was called to Royal Blackburn Hospital earlier today to help restore the freshwater supply.
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Week-long sting operation across Lancashire sees knives sold to underage testers
Underage test purchasers were able to buy knives at one in five shops tested during a week-long sting operation in Hyndburn and Burnley. Officers from Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team joined forces with Lancashire Constabulary
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East Lancs MP calls for backing to tackle county lines drug gangs
Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham has called for extra government support for Lancashire Police to tackle 'county lines' gangs exploiting children to peddle drugs. The Conservative backbencher raised the issue at Westminster during Home Office Questions
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Bus stop installation to help care home residents remember
A care home for people living with dementia now has its own special bus stop in the grounds to spark happy memories for residents. East Lancashire bus firm Rosso, part of the Transdev group, has provided the sign as focal point in its gardens.
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Tributes after death of former mayor who 'always placed other people before himself'
Tributes have been paid after the death of a former Rossendale mayor who was involved in projects both locally and globally. Dr Colin Crawforth took action following the 2004 tsunami in south-east Asia and recently helped to fund landmine detectors
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Takeaway in village ‘troubled by night-time revellers’ to sell beer with deliveries
A takeaway in a popular Ribble Valley village, where some residents have complained about alleged night-time disturbance, anti-social behaviour and crime from revellers, has been given a licence to sell beer with home food deliveries. Daniel Stevenson
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Snow to hit Blackburn this week as temperatures set to plummet to -5 degrees C
Snow is forecast to hit Blackburn later this week as the ‘big freeze’ grips the country. According to BBC Weather, snow is set to hit Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire on Saturday (December 2). Light snow is also forecast for some parts
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Why Rovers couldn't come to a ticket price agreement with Leeds
Rovers CEO Steve Waggott has addressed why the club was unable to come to a reciprocal ticket price agreement with Leeds United ahead of the upcoming clash at Ewood Park. The fixture takes place on Saturday, December 9 and has been moved to a 12.30pm
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Waggott issues update on Rovers' finances and Tomasson future
Rovers CEO Steve Waggott has shared an update on the club’s financial situation at the latest fan forum meeting. It was a challenging summer at Ewood Park, with Jon Dahl Tomasson and company doing their best to strengthen the squad despite budget
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Pride at school as it is rated good in first inspection since academy takeover
A headteacher has paid tribute to her “incredible” students after Ofsted handed the school a good rating. It was Marsden Heights Community College’s first inspection since being taken over by United Learning Trust, having previously been rated
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This week's most wanted from across East Lancashire
Lancashire Police has revealed the faces of the four men and women who are the most wanted by officers in East Lancashire this week. Police have published the details of the top four people they are seeking in the region, and are appealing for
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Brain damaged man left needing 24 hour care after drugged up friend crashed car
A man had to be resuscitated at the side of the road after sustaining serious brain injuries when his drugged up friend crashed their car. Sam Baron, 24, had been driving in Hyndburn Road, Great Harwood, in the early hours of October 30, 2022,
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Lancashire County Council announce new later buses for Burnley
East Lancashire’s leading bus operator, The Burnley Bus Company, is introducing new late night buses from this week and delivering a welcome boost to the town’s evening economy. The new journeys are to be launched by the bus firm from tonight,
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'I've been accused of faking seizures': Teen raises awareness of epilepsy
A 15-year-old girl from Bacup is spearheading a campaign to raise awareness about epilepsy after her diagnosis. Pippa Meadowcroft’s journey began at the age of 14 when she was diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing a seizure in a maths lesson
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Mental health home for young people opens staff wellbeing pod
A residential care home providing mental health support to young people has launched a wellbeing pod for staff. Aaban is a CAMHS hospital based in Oswaldtwistle providing specialist residential, recovery-focused treatment for young people aged
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Crowds gather in thousands as East Lancs town switches on Christmas lights
Families gathered in their thousands this weekend as Colne celebrated the switching on of its Christmas lights. This year’s edition of the event was one of the busiest the town has experienced and featured Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle
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Woman with history of mental illness found dead hugging photo of beloved dog
A woman who had not been seen for weeks was found clutching a photo of her beloved dog after taking her own life. Deborah Kay Wright-Lachlan, 54, was pronounced dead on Thursday, June 22, after paramedics entered her property on Stanley Street,
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Moorland village barn set to become holiday lets
Plans to turn a former barn-turned-stable into holiday accommodation in a moorland village have been approved despite objections. The scheme for Meadowcroft Farm in Bury Road, Edgworth, has been granted planning permission by Blackburn with Darwen
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Hotel and leisure complex to build solar farm to supply power
An East Lancashire hotel and leisure complex is to build a solar farm in its grounds to generate its own electricity. The Crow Wood Hotel and Spa Resort in Crow Wood Holme Road, Stoneyholme, Burnley, has been granted planning permission for 1,978
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Inspirational women's group named charity of the year
An 'inspirational' volunteer led Blackburn group which encourages more women to take up an active lifestyle has won a national award. Z’s Defence Academy (ZDA) works within Blackburn with Darwen to support and empower women of all ages. The
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Judge 'pleased to be wrong' about man who underwent drink rehabilitation
A judge said he was “pleased to be wrong” about a man who once again appeared before him, this time for assaulting his partner. Bradley Cockle, 26, began dating the victim in 2018 and the relationship was initially going well, but began to hit
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Good Spa Awards 2023: The Lancashire finalists who made the shortlist
Three Lancashire spas made it on the shortlist for this year’s Good Spa Awards. Offering a directory of the best spas in the UK and Ireland, The Good Spa Guide provides in-depth reviews on some of the best spas in the country. The company also
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Councillors renew permission for 40 homes on problem site
New homes look set to be built on part of a problem-plagued East Lancashire former industrial site. Burnley Council has renewed Baxi Heating UK Limited's May 2020 outline planning permission for 40 houses on its Potterton boiler factory site on
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Aldi set to open new store in this East Lancs town in £12 million investment
An East Lancashire town is set to get a new Aldi supermarket next year after the chain announced new locations it is planning to open in. Aldi said it plans to invest more than £12 million in new and upgraded stores across Lancashire next year.
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'We are all committed to making improvement' says head following Ofsted report
The head of a school said “we are all committed to making improvements” after it was graded as requires improvement for the second time running by Ofsted. John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School in Gibfield Road, Colne, was inspected
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'The heart and soul of Lancashire': Lancastrian Awards winners announced
To celebrate Lancashire Day and the heart and soul of the county, a community group has announced winners of this year’s Lancastrian Awards. Following Lancashire Day on November 27, Friends of Real Lancashire have unveiled the winners so far, shining
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Bereavement team at Blackburn mosque win Best Volunteer award
A bereavement team leader at a Blackburn mosque has been honoured for his volunteering efforts at a national awards ceremony. Mohammed Ali Dhorat and his team at the Masjide Noorul Islam, Audley Range, were named Best Mosque volunteers at the annual
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Rovers will 'keep on dreaming' despite challenges, says Tomasson
Jon Dahl Tomasson says the Rovers squad will “keep on dreaming” despite the challenges they have faced this season. Tomasson’s side are up to 10th in the Championship table, three points off the play-off places, following their 3-0 victory at Stoke
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Lionesses and rise of women's football saved young woman from anorexia
A young woman from Whalley has shared her inspiring story of how watching the Women’s Euros from the hospital bed helped her overcome her anorexia. Maddie Blackburn, 23, started playing football when she was six years old. At nine, she was
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Man charged over knifepoint robbery at off-licence
A man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with a knife point robbery in Nelson on Thursday. The court heard a man and a woman, both with their faces covered, entered Best Booze, Barker House Road. A knife was brandished before
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NatWest launches board game to educate people about scams (you can play in store)
NatWest customers will be given the opportunity to play a board game in some of the bank’s branches. The game hopes to educate people about scams and break taboos around family finances. From Friday December 1, customers can play the All Mod
