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Police concern for teenager missing for nearly 10 days
Police have launched an appeal to find a missing teenager who last seen nearly ten days ago. Ethan Coggon is missing from his home in Aughton, Ormskirk and officers said they are concerned his welfare. He was last seen on Noel Gate at 6pm on
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Kompany: We can’t feel sorry for ourselves ahead of Arsenal clash
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany believes his side “cannot feel sorry” for themselves as they continue their bid for Premier League survival against Arsenal this weekend. Time is ticking for the Clarets, who sit seven points adrift of safety with 14
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Third village cul-de-sac care home plan rejected after neighbour revolt
More than 20 residents from an East Lancashire village packed a planning committee meeting to see councillors overturn plans for a small mother and baby home on their street. A planning officer had recommended councillors approve the conversion
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John Eustace drops Blackburn Rovers formation hint
John Eustace has hinted that Blackburn Rovers will continue with a three-man defence in the coming weeks. Rovers often played a back four under Jon Dahl Tomasson but after signing three centre-backs in the January transfer window, have played a
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Veteran councillor accused of 'fly-tipping' back in Labour fold
A veteran councillor accused of fly-tipping has returned to the Labour fold. Former borough Mayor and Shear Brow and Corporation Park ward's Cllr Hussain Akhtar suspended himself from the Blackburn with Darwen Council Labour group in August last
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Delays off M65 junction eastbound following crash
Police and emergency services were called to deal with a crash which caused long delays at a junction on the M65. The incident happened earlier this afternoon on Cavalry Way, Burnley and affected traffic coming off the M65 eastbound carriageway
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Police release CCTV footage of alleged killer following shooting
Officers investigating the murder of Lenny Scott are continuing to appeal for information a week after the shooting. Police have now released CCTV which shows the suspect leaving the scene of the shooting on a bike. The 33-year-old was shot
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John Eustace sends clear message over Blackburn Rovers style of play
John Eustace has insisted he does not want to overhaul Blackburn Rovers' style of play despite being more direct in the last two matches. After playing such a profound possession-heavy style under Jon Dahl Tomasson, Rovers have been far quicker
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Treat your mum to a Lancashire Life subscription this Mother's Day
February is here, meaning Christmas is just a distant memory and Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. With March just a few weeks away, that means spring is on the horizon - cheerio winter! It also means it's almost time for the annual celebration
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Blackburn Rovers team news as two return but one player ruled out
Blackburn Rovers will be without Joe Rankin-Costello against Preston North End but welcome back Scott Wharton and John Buckley to the squad. Wharton has missed Rovers' last two matches with illness after a virus in the camp. Buckley has been out
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Tributes to “loving and caring” woman, 72, who died after colliding with car
Tributes have been paid to a woman, 72, who died after crash in Burnley. Lynne Harvey died after a collision with a vehicle in Manchester Road, on February 12. A 74-year-old man from Burnley was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous
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Man 'steals charity box' and then asks for donation in ANOTHER bucket
A store owner has spoken of his "disbelief" after a man was caught on camera stealing a charity box from the counter, and then asking for a donation into his own 'charity' bucket. In CCTV footage a man can be seen walking into the Anisha’s Collection
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Two fire engines spend 45 minutes tackling building blaze
Two fire engines were called to a fire in Burnley today (February 15). At 7.50pm, two fire engines from Burnley attended a house fire on Rossendale Road. They were in attendance for around 45 minutes. A spokesperson for the fire service
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Two charged after police find cannabis farm with around 150 plants
Two men have been charged after police found a substantial cannabis grow in Chorley. Officers were called to a property on Moor Road on Tuesday, February 13, following reports of suspicious circumstances. When officers entered the address,
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John Eustace delivers view on Lewis Travis' Blackburn Rovers future
John Eustace is open to reintegrating Lewis Travis into the Blackburn Rovers first team after his loan with Ipswich Town. The Rovers skipper left Ewood Park early in the January transfer window after a lack of playing time under Jon Dahl Tomasson
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Police to get £1.7m ASB boost after successful trial to tackle yobs scourge
Lancashire Police is to get an extra £1.7 million to patrol anti-social behaviour hotspots after a successful trial in the county has led to the project being rolled out nationwide. The Government is handing out £66 million to police forces to
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Road closure in place due to crash as police urge drivers to avoid the area
*Update: The road has now reopened* A road closure is in place following a crash in Nelson this morning (February 15). Police have closed Halifax Road between the junctions with Hibson Road and Waidhouse Road. The incident was first reported
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Vehicle seized as driver admits to no insurance and provisional licence
A car has been seized after the driver admitted they had no insurance and only held a provisional licence. The driver of the Ford Fiesta was stopped on Hyndburn Road, Accrington, at around 10.30pm yesterday (February 14) due to the manner of her
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Rider spends Valentine's evening in cell after failing to stop during chase
A motorbike rider made sure they spent Valentine's Day alone in a cell after they were arrested following a police chase. Officers in Blackburn saw the rider heading straight towards them yesterday evening (February 14) and requested him to stop
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Blackburn woman fiddled benefits to the tune of more than £4,000
A Blackburn woman fiddled her benefits to the tune of more than £4,000 by claiming for children that she didn’t have. Michelle Marsden falsely claimed Universal Credit payments on three occasions, in 2018, 2019, and 2020, amounting to a total of
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Council seeking views on potential new skate park for land behind leisure centre
A council is holding a consultation for people to express their views on a potential new skate park for land behind a leisure centre in Colne. The consultation meeting is being held at Pendle Leisure Centre, Crown Way, Colne, on Thursday, February
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Blues festival ‘among best in UK’ after making it to finals of awards
An annual festival in Colne is among the ‘best in the UK’ after being shortlisted for an award. The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival has been named as a finalist in the 2024 UK Blues Awards for the second year running. It is one of five
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Classic cars parked up to enjoy scenic view over Anglezarke
What are the chances that this photo was taken on a Sunday afternoon? It might not look like a summer’s day but it was, in fact, taken in July 1962 and shows cars parked so that their occupants could enjoy the views over Anglezarke. Heading
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Organisers 'overwhelmed' with response to women’s wrestling sessions
Organisers of new wrestling sessions for women in Blackburn said they were overwhelmed with the response. Over the weekend 36 participants joined a qualified coach at Bangor Street Community Centre for the ‘Empowering women through Sunnah Sport
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Care home told to improve as residents left ‘at risk of drug overdose’
A care home in Oswaldtwistle has been told to improve after inspectors found residents were left “at risk of a drug overdose” due to incorrectly managed medicines. A spokesperson for the care home insists that the necessary changes have been made
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Latest on Gregg Broughton's Blackburn Rovers future and media plans
Gregg Broughton is set to stay at Blackburn Rovers and will address the media in March to reflect on the January transfer window. Speculation about the Director of Football has been rife after Rovers failed to complete the paperwork to sign Duncan
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From Blackburn to Barnoldswick - restaurants do county proud at Nation’s Curry Awards
Two Lancashire curry houses picked up two of the main honours at the ‘Nation’s Curry Awards’. The Thira Restaurant, Blackburn town centre, scooped the South Indian Restaurant of The Year honour at the awards held at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
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Children’s care home plan rejected after 'rural location' objections
Plans to change a rural Rossendale house into a home for children with additional needs have been rejected by councillors. Applicant Ataka Anis wanted to change the use of North Point on Burnley Road, Bacup, to an Ofsted-registered children’s home
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Video wall experts complete upgrade for long-standing partner
Burnley-based video wall experts Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) have completed a refresh and upgrade at the Sheffield HQ demonstration facility of advanced security and surveillance systems provider Synectics. The project allows Synectics’ Synergy
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Council could be £826k better off than expected – but still less than other areas
Ribble Valley Council’s new financial package for public services from the government could be better than expected – but still a smaller rise than other councils. As budget-setting approaches for the new financial year, the council could be £826,000
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How Falklands veteran uses art as a way of coping with PTSD
A veteran from Haslingden who found art as a means of coping with PTSD has painted a giant oil painting of a rhino which is being raffled to raise money for charity. Raffle tickets will be on sale this month to win the oil painting by Falklands
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Dragonmaster Wil Johnson relishing challenge of Shed: Exploded View at Royal Exchange
WHEN Wil Johnson talks about his role in Shed: Exploded View which is receiving its world premiere at Manchester’s Royal Exchange his passion for the project can be seen in his eyes. “For me as an actor it’s all about stepping outside your comfort
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Former retail space could become assessment centre for vulnerable families
A former retail unit could become a family assessment centre if plans are approved by the council. Acorn Child Services has applied to Pendle Council to change a former retail space in Colne into a family assessment centre, which will aim to assess
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'We left absolutely stuffed': East Lancashire Pub of the Week
We love to find amazing venues to socialise with family and friends in East Lancashire with our 'Pub of the Week' feature. This week, we have chosen a traditional pub in Blackburn that ranks highly with reviews from locals. Name of the pub:
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Plans for new restaurant at luxury Ribble Valley hotel approved by council
A luxury Ribble Valley hotel has had plans for a restaurant pavilion in its manor grounds approved as part of their ‘masterplan.’ Proposals were submitted in June last year for the one-storey building with views across the valley at Northcote Hotel
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Plans for 128-home estate to ease 'housing crisis' recommended for approval
Construction of a 128-home housing estate to help battle a “housing crisis” has been recommended for approval by Pendle Borough Council. The three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes will be located on land south of Long Ing Lane
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'Once in a lifetime opportunity' for kids after meeting Rovers players at school
Two Blackburn Rovers players “delighted” pupils at a school after visiting earlier this month. Andy Moran and Ben Chrisene took time out to visit Longshaw Community Junior School in Blackburn where they found out more about a scheme aimed at making
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Former town centre pub to become homeless hostel
A plan to turn a former Haslingden pub into a hostel for homeless people has been approved by councillors. Applicant Usma Rehman of Molesworth Street, Rochdale, has been given permission to change the use of the former Commercial Hotel on Manchester
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Pharmacy staff write open letter to ‘painkiller thief’ after two break-ins
Staff at a pharmacy in Whalley have written an open letter after a type of painkiller was stolen on two occasions. It is thought that the same person may have been responsible for both break-ins. In the space of four weeks, Whalley Pharmacy, on
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Blackburn man dangerously drove into farmer after parking request
A Blackburn man drove into a farmer in Rishton after they told him to move his car off their land, knocking him into the air. On Sunday, July 10, 2022, Shahnuwaz Hassan parked his black BMW car on the side of the track at a farm on Blackburn Old