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Lancs The Apprentice star fired by Lord Sugar after ‘banging on about chocolate’
A Chorley pie company director who kept “banging on about chocolate” to a health conscious food company has been the latest candidate on The Apprentice to be fired. Paul Bowen, who claimed he would turn Lord Alan Sugar into the “lord of the pies
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Men charged as police investigate alleged sexual assault of teen
Two men have been charged as police investigate an alleged sexual assault in Preston. Officers were called to an address in Ribbleton on February 7, to a report of a sexual assault. It was alleged that a girl has been assaulted by two men working
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Police appealing for information after reports of pub being broken into
Police are appealing for information after a pub in Padiham was recently broken into. Officers have issued an appeal after reports that The Shakespeare, on Wytham Street, was broken into. Anyone with information has been asked to call 101.
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Drink driver charged and drug dealer arrested after busy week for police
Police had a busy week in Fylde, arresting drink drivers, drug dealers and beyond. A wanted person, described as a high risk domestic violence offender, was arrested, charged and remanded. A drink driver was located in a rural location. They
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Road ‘will be closed for some time’ after crash
A road is set to be closed “for some time” in Bacup, after a crash. Lanehead Lane is closed due to the incident. Police will provide an update once the incident has cleared. According to AA Traffic and Travel, it is closed from Greensnook
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'Extremely racist' East Lancs ex-soldier praised far-right killer of Jo Cox
An East Lancashire Army veteran who encouraged terrorism, by glorifying the murderer of MP Jo Cox, has been jailed for two years and eight months. Kieran Turner, 37, of Earby, published a statement in January 2019 calling for “650 Thomas Mair’s
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Why are there delays on the M65 this evening? Full details
Traffic has been busy on the M65 westbound this evening (February 8) after a crash. A crash closed two lanes between junction four, near Darwen, to junction three. The accident has now cleared and traffic is currently starting to clear after
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Blackburn Rovers discover final verdict on Duncan McGuire transfer
Duncan McGuire's move to Blackburn Rovers has fallen through after The English Football League rejected his registration. The USA striker arrived on transfer deadline day from Orlando City and eventually signed in a loan-to-buy deal. That brought
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These roads are ‘barely passable’ as snow and ice cause travel chaos
The police has issued warnings about two roads in Burnley as ice and snow cause travel disruption. Manchester Road and Rossendale Road are described as "barely passable" due to the wintry conditions. Officers have urged motorists to find alternative
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Kompany learning valuable lessons as Burnley battle to avoid drop
Vincent Kompany insists he is learning plenty about himself as he tries to steer Burnley to Premier League survival this season. For the bulk of his career the 37-year-old has enjoyed huge success, winning four Premier League titles as a player
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Man arrested as police investigate ‘rape’ of 17-year-old girl
A man has been arrested as police investigate reports of a rape in Burnley. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody. Police were called to Colne Road, near to Sainsbury’s in Burnley, on January 29 to
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'Human' remains found at industrial estate in Darwen, police confirm
What is believed to be 'human remains' have been found at industrial estate in Darwen. A large emergency service presence has been reported in Marsh House Lane, where it is believed 'human' remains were found on land connected to the industrial
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Road closed and emergency services descend after car crashes into wall
The emergency services were called to a road in Longridge today (February 8). Two fire engines were called to Derby Road at around 1.25pm. The road was closed for a time but has since reopened. The incident involved one vehicle, which crashed
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Public urged to ‘avoid area’ as four fire engines called to blaze
The public has been urged to avoid an area of Samlesbury, as fire crews battle a building fire. At around 12.32pm today (February 8), four fire engines from Preston, Fulwood, Bamber Bridge and Darwen were called to a commercial building fire on
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Injured Lancashire man wins case over claims that arena bomb attack was 'faked'
A claim that the Manchester Arena bombing was staged by government agencies and did not kill or injure anyone is “absurd and fantastical”, a judge at the High Court has ruled. Martin Hibbert, who lives in Chorley, and daughter Eve Hibbert are bringing
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Stoke City striker sent to train with U21s ahead of Blackburn Rovers match
Stoke City will be without summer signing Ryan Mmaee after he was sent to train with the Under-21s by Steven Schumacher. Blackburn Rovers host the Potters at Ewood Park in what is a massive match for both clubs. Rovers sit in 18th, five points
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Lancashire bus driver could get longer jail term over death of school employee
The Attorney General is considering whether to seek a longer sentence for the Lancashire bus driver who was responsible for the death of a “very special" York school employee. Jonathan Eaves, 25, was jailed for four years and eight months after
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Unlucky game show contestant has been on TV more than 50 times and won nothing
A game show contestant has been on TV more than 50 times but he’s got very little to show for it. Despite trying his hand at various TV shows including Come Dine With Me, The 1% Club, Dickinson's’ Real Deal, Britain's Got Talent and Tipping Point
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Tomasson brought an identity to Blackburn Rovers but divorce proved inevitable
It wasn't supposed to end like this, was it? If Jon Dahl Tomasson was to leave Blackburn Rovers before the end of his three-year contract, he was expected to sail into the sunset with a flash new job on the horizon. Instead, the Danish head
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Blackburn Rovers players hold meeting with supporters to address poor form
Blackburn Rovers invited supporters' groups for a meeting with senior players to address the poor run of results and atmosphere at Ewood Park. Rovers have won one of their 11 Championship games, taking five points out of a possible 33. They started
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Blackburn Rovers identify early frontrunner to replace Jon Dahl Tomasson
John Eustace is the early frontrunner to replace Jon Dahl Tomasson at Blackburn Rovers, The Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. Tomasson looks set to leave Rovers after 19 months at Ewood Park. The relationship between the Danish head coach and Rovers
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Three arrested after drugs, cash and weapons seized
Three people, including a teenager from Nelson have been arrested over suspected drugs offences. On Tuesday (6 February) whilst on foot patrol, officers in Preston arrested three men following concerns of suspected drug dealing in St Anthony’s
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RECAP: Weather warnings in place as sleet and snow forecast
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Man jailed for helping his mother look after her grandchildren
A man has been jailed for helping his mum look after her four grandchildren while his sister was on holiday. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Robert Norris was banned from attending his mother’s home by a restraining order. When police attended
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Tesco staff and customers help raise fantastic £7,635 for hospice
Tesco Burnley staff have been thanked after they raised £7,635 to help their Pendleside Hospice. The fundraising effort was led by the store’s Community Champion, Mukhtar Mirza, who has been named ’Fundraiser the Year’ by the hospice in recognition
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Former police officer made offensive and sexist comments to female colleagues
A former police officer has been placed on the barring list after a misconduct hearing found him guilty of making offensive and sexist comments, and using coercive and controlling behaviours towards female colleagues. Lancashire Constabulary also
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All the mobile speed camera locations across Lancashire for February 2024
Lancashire Road Safety Partnership has announced the locations where mobile speed cameras will be located this month. Speed camera enforcement is operated across the county seven days a week in an aim to improve driver behaviour. Each month
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‘Where’s all the grit?’ Anger as bins lie empty ahead of big freeze
A former councillor has hit out at the lack of grit in the bins in Nelson. Neil McGowan said he had walked around to a number of bins in the Marsden and Southfield ward and had found most of them had ‘not been filled for weeks’. He said he
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'Their hard work is worthwhile': Westholme students feed local community
A Blackburn independent school has helped provide 250 meals for charity in partnership with catering company for their ‘Feeding Communities’ initiative. Over 50 students from Westholme School and catering partner Thomas Franks volunteered to package
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Power cut on way for village due because of cemetery tree felling
The electricity supply in Pleasington will be disconnected on Saturday, February 17, because of tree felling at the area's cemetery. Arborists from Electricity North West will carry out the essential works this month to reduce the risk of electrical
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Children in Lancashire aged between 10 and 17 committed 645 crimes last year
There was a fall in the number of crimes committed by children in Lancashire last year, new figures show. The latest Youth Justice Statistics show children in Lancashire aged between 10 and 17 committed 645 crimes in the year to March 2023.
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Ex-Lancashire detective jailed for sexually abusing two girls dies in prison
An investigation has found no issues with the care a former Lancashire detective, who was jailed in 2020 for sexually abusing two young girls, received before he died in prison. Keith Harrison was labelled an “abhorrent” sexual predator by a judge
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Social media superstar Abdu Rozik welcomed to jewellers
A Blackburn jeweller welcomed social media superstar Abdu Rozik to the company headquarters. Abdu Rozik who has 8.3 million followers on Instagram, and is frequently pictured with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tyson Fury, made a surprise visit
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Half-term family fun at St Mary's Chambers with magician and cabaret show
Anyone looking for the perfect start to the February half term is being urged to get themselves along to St Mary’s Chambers for the Big Family Night Out extravaganza. On Friday (February 9), the Rawtenstall venue will be hosting a live family magic
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Film based on life of Dave Fishwick nominated for Hollywood award
A film based ‘loosely’ on the rise and rise of a mini-bus salesman from Burnley has been nominated for a Hollywood movie award. Bank of Dave, which was released on streaming site Netflix in 2023, was filmed in Burnley and other parts of East Lancashire
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Another office to flats plan for historic town centre terrace
Another set of offices in Blackburn town centre's historic Richmond Terrace has been earmarked for flats. Dilawer Banglawala has applied for planning permission to convert number nine on the street. If approved it would be the latest of several
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Man in race against time to ‘save restaurant’ after zebra crossing proposed
The owner of a restaurant and takeaway in Clayton-Le-Moors claims his site could close if traffic measures are installed outside. Lancashire County Council has proposed plans to install a pedestrian crossing directly outside the Balti Stan restaurant
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Ewood Park changing as Rovers redeveloped the Blackburn End
This picture will trigger a wave of nostalgia from Blackburn Rovers fans. Taken in 1993, it shows the former Blackburn End being redeveloped as part of a total revamp of Ewood Park. You can see some of the barriers on what was then a standing
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Former town centre nightclub could become flats and office
The latest twist in the chequered history of a former town centre nightclub has emerged with a new planning application to turn it into four flats and a ground floor office with new shop front. In June 2022 approval was given to convert Bar Java
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Liar gave details of dead man to 'keep peace' after vans stolen from unit
A man from Burnley has been sentenced for perverting the course of justice after giving the details of a dead man following the thefts of two vans from a site he owned. Mohammed Zishan Amjad, 36, appeared at Preston Crown Court earlier this week
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IN PICTURES: Blackburn's Escape to Fun Island opens tonight
This picture gallery shows avid thrillseekers just what's in store if they are to visit Blackburn's half-term funfair, which opens in the heart of the town this evening. Previously located at the old Thwaites brewery site in Blackburn town centre
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All the wrong-doers appearing at Blackburn Magistrates' Court in January 2024
January was a busy month for Lancashire's magistrates, as hundreds of criminals entered the courts to be sentenced for their crimes - some unable to leave. In East Lancashire, we saw a mix of drug dealers, danger drivers, yobs, drunks and fraudsters
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'Best quality gastropub food': Lancashire's Pub of the Week
We love to find amazing venues to socialise with family and friends in Lancashire with our 'Pub of the Week' feature. This week, we have chosen an eatery in Clitheroe that won 'Gastropub of the Year' at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards
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Men who turned up at home looking for Blackburn baby killer attacked dad
Two men turned up at the home of notorious baby murderer Jordan Monaghan demanding to see him, before assaulting his father. On Sunday, January 19 2020, Muhibur Rohman, 23, of Evelyn Street, Burnley, and Muhammed Miah, 23, of Burns Street, Burnley