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Man arrested on suspicion of GBH following 'incident' on Friday evening
A man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH following an alleged incident on Friday night. Police were called to Tower Hill in Clitheroe just before 7pm on Friday (February 16) after receiving reports of an assault. Officers attended and a
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Woman, 51, dies following three vehicle horror smash
A woman from Edgworth has died following a three vehicle horror smash in Scotland. Helen Booth, 51, was a passenger in a Tesla, the driver of the car also tragically sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Emergency services were called to A96
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Incredible drone footage shows scale of devastation caused by Blackburn fire
Incredible drone footage shows the sheer scale of devastation caused by a fire, which ripped through several industrial units in Blackburn. The footage was shot at around 10am on Saturday, February 17, by Graham Woods from Darwen, and provides
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Why the M6 in Lancashire was closed for two hours last night
The M6 in Lancashire was closed for more than two hours on Saturday night due to a multi-vehicle crash. One woman has been taken to hospital. Police and Highways initially held traffic on a section of the northbound carriageway between junctions
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Concern mounting over missing teenager not seen in almost two weeks
*UPDATE: Ethan has now been found* Concern is mounting over a missing teenager not seen in almost two weeks. Ethan Coggan was last seen at around 6pm on Tuesday, February 6, on Noel Gate in Aughton, Ormskirk. The 15-year-old is believed
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Housing market ends 2023 on a high as prices rise in Blackburn with Darwen
Homeowners in Blackburn with Darwen were dealt another boost at the end of 2023 as house prices rose again in December. New figures showed prices went up by 1.3 per cent from November, meaning over the past year prices went up by 0.6 per cent,
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Borough council in East Lancs shortlisted for two national awards
A borough council in East Lancashire has been shortlisted for two awards in recognition of its innovative recycling project and its groundbreaking initiative to get more people into work. Rossendale Borough Council has been honoured in two categories
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New ‘Veterans Football’ project kicks off at indoor centre
A new football programme for veterans is being launched at Blackburn Rovers. The Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRFC Trust) said ‘Veterans Football’ is open for anyone who has served in HM Armed Forces, and the first session will take place
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YouTuber reveals what he REALLY thinks of Finch Bakery in video review
A YouTuber has revealed what he really thinks of a popular bakery chain, which has stores in Great Hawood and Blackburn. Scran Time, which produces videos from their Darwen-based studio, posted a review of some of Finch Bakery’s goods. Host
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University offering free dental treatments to patients
People across the county are being offered complex dental procedures for free for a limited period of time. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is offering the treatment at its Community Dental Clinic in Preston. Patients who require
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Blackburn Rovers' big January transfer decision is being vindicated
There may be a sense of what might have been for Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale but there should also be an acknowledgement that it could have been far worse too. With a brimming away end expectant after an underwhelming performance against Birmingham
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New Shadsworth play area hailed by local councillor as 'great'
The upgrade of the 'tired' park and play areas on Blackburn's 1950's Shadsworth Estate will be a great asset to its young people and families the local councillor has said. Blackburn South East ward's Cllr Jim Shorrock praised the proposal as it
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John Eustace answer provides further indication of Blackburn Rovers blueprint
Blackburn Rovers may still be looking for their first official win under John Eustace but slowly but surely, building blocks are being put in place. Saturday's 1-1 draw with Norwich City at Ewood Park was again not the team at their fluent best
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New app catapults Church of England in Lancashire into digital realm
A new app aiming to catapult the Church of England in Lancashire into the digital realm has had 1,000 downloads in just a week. The discipleship app, called Fruitful, launched last week, and has already been downloaded by 1,000 people who are keen
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Hotel director 'very excited' for new chapter as restaurant plans approved
The managing director of a luxury Ribble Valley hotel says he is “very excited” for its new chapter following planning approval for a new restaurant. The restaurant at Northcote Hotel near Langho was approved by council planning officers last week
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Accrington transport firm bought out by company which operates Megabus
An Accrington transport firm has been bought out by a company which operates Megabus, Adventure Travel and Metroline buses. CMAC Group, a ground transport and accommodation specialist headquartered in Accrington, has been acquired by mobility group
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BBC and Strictly star to host this year's Active Burnley Awards
Have-a-go BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell is to host a sports and wellbeing awards ceremony in East Lancashire. Mike, who is well known for presenting bulletins on TV and radio will host the 2024 Active Burnley Awards – the annual celebration
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Lancashire restaurant retains world class status in Good Food Guide 2024
A Lancashire restaurant has retained its world class status in the 2024 Good Food Guide. Introducing the list, the guide says: “Once derided for its lack of food culture, Great Britain today boasts one of the most eclectic dining scenes in the
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How to spot a bogus HMRC tax refund offer
People who have submitted their self-assessment returns are being warned over fake tax refund offers. The HMRC said fraudsters have set their sights on self assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month