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Man and 17-month-old girl killed in horror crash
Lancashire Police are appealing for information, footage and witnesses following a fatal collision in Tarleton this morning, Sunday, February 4. Officers were called at 8.26am to reports that a Land Rover Discovery had collided with a Mini Cooper
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Three crews put out vehicle fire on M65
Three fire engines attended a vehicle fire on the M65 between Burnley and Nelson. The incident happened just after 11.30pm on Saturday (February 3) between junctions 11 and 12. Three crews from Burnley and Nelson were joined by a drone team
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Groom punched in near-fatal stag do attack feels 'let down' as attacker walks free
A groom-to-be who was punched in a near-fatal attack on his stag do feels "let down with the justice system" after his attacker walked free from court. Lee Burns, 41, had been to the Grand National with a group of friends when he was punched outside
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Police close busy route in Darwen following crash
Drivers are being warned of a road closure in Darwen following a crash. The incident happened earlier this morning (Sunday) on Bolton Road - A666 - just where drivers head out of the town. A police spokesperson said: “Officers are on scene
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Officials warn about scam emails claiming people have won a ’36-piece Tupperware set'
Officials are warning people to remain vigilant about fake emails claiming people have won a ’36-piece Tupperware set’. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has received 4.954 reports in two weeks relating
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County Arms survived as Darwen Street buildings came down - but not for long
Here’s an unusual photo which records the changing face of one of Blackburn’s best-known thoroughfares. The tower you can see in the back right of the photo gives a clue as it belongs to Blackburn Cathedral. The row of buildings which were
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End of an era as legendary hairdresser retires after 50 years
"It has a been a wonderful journey and I am really proud of what we did", said hairdresser Nigel Womack as he retired after 50 years in the business. One of Blackburn’s most flamboyant and colourful characters who turned 70 recently said it was
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Who else is sick of these 'c**p town' lists?
When someone moans about how your home town we take it personally. It is okay coming from someone who walks the streets or has some connection to it. But then we have these countless lists produced by folk who have never visited the place or came
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Rustic £1m farmhouse that dates back to 1700s is 10 minutes from Blackburn
A £1million home, that’s just outside Blackburn, has an extensive history and part of it dates back to the 18th century. The listing, on Roman Road in Eccleshill, consists of two separate dwellings, the first being a converted five bedroom detached
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School pupils publish their own children's book on climate crisis
School pupils in Burnley have written, illustrated and printed their own children’s book about the environment and deforestation. Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College’s Young Enterprise Club produced the book "Nature’s Pursuit" and will now share
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Picture-perfect villages and fascinating people in West Lancashire - where to visit
A crisp winter’s day lends itself perfectly to visiting farm shops before returning home to make a hearty soup with the spoils – and there are few better places to do that than in West Lancashire. The region’s farmland provides more than 90% of
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First look at Jed Mercurio’s forthcoming Covid-19 drama, ‘Breathtaking’
Viewers have been given a first glimpse of a new TV drama by Nelson writer Jed Mercurio that follows the life of an NHS doctor during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Breathtaking is based on doctor-writer Rachel Clarke’s personal memoir
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Footage of B&Q worker prodding customer with rake 'more than 3 years old'
Footage of a store worker prodding a customer with a rake, encouraging them to leave the store is more than three years old, it has been confirmed. The incident happened at the B&Q Blackburn store on Nova Scotia Retail Park, off Bolton Road
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How oat milk brand made and bottled in Lancashire went from an idea to huge success
When Oato’s founder, Carl Hopwood, saw Tetrapak cartons of oat milk piling up in his former office, he knew he had to act. ‘I worked for a software company in sales, travelling across Europe,’ says Carl. ‘I noticed as more colleagues switched from
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A perfect place to spend Valentine's Day in Lancashire this year
A venue in the heart of the Ribble Valley which has two AA rosettes could be the perfect spot to spend Valentine's Day with a loved one this year. With a Valentine’s Day package on offer, guests at The Coach and Horses in Bolton-by-Bowland can
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New eco-restaurant, festivals and more exciting things happening in 2024
A new eco-restaurant, festivals, big anniversaries and quirky dining experiences in a Coca-Cola truck, are just some of the exciting things you can look forward to in Lancashire this year. Eight at Gazegil, in Newby, is set to open in March. This
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Man found in stolen car was 'extremely uncooperative' after arrest
A man who was found driving around in a stolen car refused to cooperate with police after he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Blackburn magistrates heard Levi Walsh was abusive and aggressive at the police station and refused to provide
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Council drug and alcohol treatment contracts go out to tender
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is to put its contracts for treating drug addicts and alcoholics out to tender. The current deals run out on May 31 but senior councillors are to be asked to extend them until December 1 to allow the tender process
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2 Lancashire cities named among most dog-friendly holiday destinations in the UK
Two cities in Lancashire have been named among the most dog-friendly holiday destinations in the UK. The outdoor experts at Millets have named Preston and Lancaster as two of the best places to take your dog on holiday with you in the UK. To
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Blackburn Rovers are a club in crisis on and off the pitch
One normal day of Blackburn Rovers, please. It'll never happen. After 72 hours of pure chaos, it would've been nice for the football to provide some relief for a fan base in desperate need of positivity. There is no sugarcoating it, Blackburn
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Fears that serious disease 'practically eradicated from Lancashire' could return
Following an increase in measles cases in England, Lancashire County Council has shared advice for parents and residents across the region. Most of the cases have been in children under the age of 10 years with many outbreaks linked to nurseries
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Fears about class sizes over 30 in Lancs schools amid £28m spending power cut claim
Lancashire schools with more than 30 pupils in some of their classes will be unable to reduce the headcount to “acceptable” levels because of insufficient funding, a leading teaching union official has warned. Ian Watkinson, the National Education
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Market's 'vibrant space' keeps visitors coming back despite cost of living crisis
A Lancashire market continues to thrive throughout the winter months - despite the cost of living crisis. Rawtenstall Market, which first opened its doors in 1906, has undergone a transformation in recent years, with even bigger plans ahead thanks