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Why 'traffic and tailbacks' built up along motorway outside Blackburn
Traffic was held up by a “medical incident” along a stretch of motorway earlier today, causing delays and tailbacks. The incident took place on the M65 Westbound from junction 4 A666 Earcroft Way at Darwen and Blackburn South to junction 3 A674
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Alli Croft joins the Croft family business
A Lancashire-based designer is making the move to join the fifth generation of a family-run garden buildings business. Alli Croft, who specialises in garden planning and interior design, will be bringing these skills to Croft Windows and Conservatories
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Picture shows frightening damage caused by fire which started in bedroom
One person was treated by ambulance crews following a house fire in Darwen in the early hours of this morning. Fire engines from Blackburn and Darwen were called to the scene on Hilton Road shortly after 3am today (February 16). A picture shared
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Residents in Burnley to be hit by maximum 2.99 per cent council tax hike
Senior councillors have proposed to increase a borough's council tax by 2.99 per cent from April 1, putting a further squeeze on residents' incomes. Burnley Council's executive, run by Burnley Independent Group, approved the rise - the maximum
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Road narrowing decision condemned after councillors' approval
The chair of a residents' group has condemned the approval of the narrowing of a main Blackburn road by councillors. On Thursday night, Blackburn with Darwen Council granted permission for the change to 75 metres of Whalley Old Road, Sunny Bower
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Prepare for heavy rain as Met Office issues yellow warning across county
The Met Office has warned that heavy rain is set to hit Blackburn and the rest of Lancashire this weekend. The yellow warning, which covers most of the UK, is in place from 3pm on Saturday (February 17) until 6pm the following day. Blackburn
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Blackburn's Exchange building restoration praised as plans passed
Councillors have approved the multi-million pound redevelopment of Blackburn's 'magnificent' Exchange building. The proposals were praised as a major improvement to the town centre, as Blackburn with Darwen Council's planning committee granted
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Key battles and Preston North End dangermen Blackburn Rovers must watch
Blackburn Rovers are looking to avenge their defeat to Preston North End from earlier this season when they travel to Deepdale this weekend. John Eustace will get his first taste of a Lancashire derby with Rovers keen to respond after losing 2-
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Find out who is exempt from paying income tax in the UK - could it be you?
Income tax is the amount of tax you pay on your income, but not all types of income are included. For example, you pay income tax on money you earn from employment, some state benefits and interest on savings over your savings allowance. You
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Meet the new presenting duo for This Morning as ITV confirms hosts
ITV has announced the new presenting duo for daytime TV show This Morning. Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be the new hosts of the show, the broadcaster has confirmed. They will take over from the previous permanent hosts Holly Willoughby
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Claims old BHS building is being used as a SNAIL farm
A council investigation has been launched into claims that the former British Home Stores (BHS) building in Preston city centre has been used as a snail farm. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal Preston City Council is looking
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Who is set to replace Jordan North on Radio 1? Made in Chelsea star lined up
Radio 1 has announced that Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing is set to replace Jordan North on their drive time show. It was announced earlier today that North would be departing from the radio station after 10 years of presenting. A post on
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BBC announces Jordan North is leaving Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 has announced Burnley's Jordan North is leaving his afternoon show. A statement released on Friday morning said: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North. "Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining
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Shoplifter jailed for 17 offences committed while subject to community order
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for committing 17 such offences across the county. Benjamin Wareing, of Blackburn, was handed a 12 month community order in July last year after pleading guilty at the magistrates to eight counts of shoplifting
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Review: Shed at Royal Exchange is grown-up theatre for grown-up audience
REVIEW: Shed Exploded View Royal Exchange, Manchester The concept is relatively simple, following the lives of three couples over a 30 year period. But the reality is anything but. The audience are taken back and forth in time, often at
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Organised crime group sought to flood East Lancashire with class A drugs
An organised crime group sought to flood the streets of East Lancashire with drugs through the illegal supply of heroin and cocaine. Eleven people, mostly from across Accrington and Rossendale, appeared at Preston Crown Court yesterday (February
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John Eustace drops hint over Blackburn Rovers backroom staff addition
John Eustace could add further to his backroom staff at Blackburn Rovers but is in no rush to make sweeping changes. The 44-year-old head coach has appointed Matt Gardiner as his assistant manager. He has worked with Eustace at Kidderminster Harriers
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3,500 pupils brush up on their dental health across borough
Schools across the borough have commended a scheme which has helped pupils brush up on their dental health. AP Smilecare, on Preston New Road, helped to manage the project which aimed to raise awareness of oral health in children. The practice
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Family of boy, 12, with rare muscle wasting condition issue plea
The parents of a boy from Nelson who has a rare genetic condition, that only affects around 1 in 30,000 people, have issued a plea to help him achieve independence. Leon Watson has a progressive muscle wasting condition called Becker muscular dystrophy
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Abandoned guinea pigs and ferrets found in street rescued
Ferrets which were abandoned in a Blackburn street have been the latest animals to be rescued by the RSPCA. It was one of two incidents where the charity was called out to rescue pets dumped by cruel owners in the street recently. Two long-haired
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Briefing for would-be council election candidates
ANYONE interested in being a candidate or agent in May's Burnley Borough Council elections has been invited to an information meeting. There will be a briefing session at Burnley Town Hall on Thursday March 14 at 5pm (or online using Microsoft
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Fire fighter needed hosing down as Accrington bonfire got out of hand
This dramatic photo was taken in 1995 after an organised bonfire got out of hand. A fire fighter had to be hosed down after dealing with the unruly blaze at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel at Clayton-le-Moors where Accrington Lions were holding their
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Tape ball cricket kings crowned ahead of county finals
Kaku’s 11 were crowned Blackburn’s kings of tape ball cricket following a thrilling final. The inaugural Lancashire Cricket Foundation Blackburn tape ball league reached a conclusion at Blackburn Central High School. The winners will now go
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Northlight mill: Frustration at railway ‘red tape’ as Colne-Skipton debate continues
A leading property and land developer involved in the £32million Northlight mill regeneration scheme in Pendle has voiced frustration with railway decision-making in Britain, and ‘red tape’ regarding the Colne to Skipton rail reopening campaign and
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Crime gangs jailed for more than 600 years as drugs seizures rise 200 per cent
Defendants involved in organised crime in Lancashire have been sentenced to more than 600 years in prison since the launch of a major police operation. Operation Warrior was launched in November 2022, and in the 12 months to December 2023, arrests
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Second time lucky as nature reserve plans go in to council
A second application to transform a piece of vacant land into a nature reserve has been officially submitted to the council. Pendle Council’s green spaces team has applied to change the use of land to the south east of Fisher More School and to
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Date and line-up released as blues festival set to come back with a bang
More details have been released about a popular festival in Colne, which is set to return this summer. The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival is set to return from Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25. Some details about the line-up
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Independent group unveils candidates ahead of elections
Details have been announced of just some of the candidates standing as ‘Independents’ at the forthcoming council elections in Blackburn and Darwen. A list of candidates has been shared online and further background on candidates is due to be released
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Drug dealing couple recruited teenage son to work for 'family business'
A couple who supplied drugs across Blackburn from their home over a period of three years recruited their teenage son to work for them. Rafiq, 50, and Zara Jamadar, 47, ran the extensive operation from their family home, using one of their sons
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I'm not turning into Bob Geldof says festival organiser Saul Davis from James
As the guitarist with James, Saul Davies is used to performing on the biggest festival stages; embarking on major concert tours and facing the challenge of coming up with new songs which have kept the band current for more than 40 years. But he
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Woman bailed after being convicted in absence of racially aggravated behaviour
A woman from Accrington is to be sentenced for using threatening behaviour towards one man and racially aggravated behaviour towards another. Danielle Orrom was convicted in her absence of three offences, after she pleaded not guilty in April 2023
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Historic building's £5m levelling up refurb plan approved despite bar fears
Councillors have approved the total refurbishment of Accrington's Market Chambers in Blackburn Road, despite concerns about the future of a popular bar on the ground floor. The granting of planning permission for the £5 million redevelopment of
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John Eustace outlines 'no-excuse' culture to block out Blackburn Rovers noise
John Eustace will block out background noise at Blackburn Rovers by installing a 'no-excuses' culture. The head coach has been familiar with handling behind-the-scenes distractions having worked at Birmingham City before their recent takeover.
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Royalty set to descend on village that ‘saved itself from becoming ghost town’
A village in Pendle, that saved its own community assets from closure, is set to receive a royal visit in April. Anne, the Princess Royal, is set to visit Trawden on April 10. During the trip, she will visit the Trawden Arms Community Pub and