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38 year old man arrested for suspicion supplying drugs in Blackburn
A 38-year-old male from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug. Today (Friday, February 23), Blackburn with Darwen Police executed a drugs warrant in the Audley area of Blackburn. Police
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Eustace on 'exciting' Gilsenan and chances of first team return
Zak Gilsenan hasn’t featured for the first team since October but the youngster is certainly on John Eustace’s radar. Gilsenan made three appearances in the Carabao Cup earlier this season and also came off the bench at Queens Park Rangers in the
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Man pleads guilty to murder of woman, 51, who was found with 'multiple injuries'
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a 51-year-old from Blackpool. Alexander Hindley came to Preston Crown Court on Thursday, February 22, and pleaded guilty to murdering Alison Dodds. Police were called shortly before 11am on September 21
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It's NOT another Punch Bowl Inn - owners devastated as Keepers Cottage subsides
The owners of an award-winning pub, who were granted permission to convert a dilapidated former B&B into an eight-bedroom boutique hotel, have spoken of their utter devastation after being forced to pull most of it down due to the building subsiding
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Acting Labour leader revealed following the suspension of Azhar Ali
The former leader of Lancashire County Council has taken temporary charge of the authority’s Labour opposition group following the suspension of Azhar Ali. Jennifer Mein ran the authority when the party was last in control of County Hall between
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Man arrested following incident at town hall reception
A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following an incident at Blackburn Town Hall. The incident happened earlier just after 10am (Friday) at the main Blackburn Town Hall reception and work was being conducted to repair the damage
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Buckley reflects on 'stop-start' season as he aims to finish strongly
John Buckley has had plenty of highs and lows this season but is determined to finish strongly as Rovers aim to climb the Championship table. Buckley spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Sheffield Wednesday but his time at Hillsborough
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Four charged after police helicopter called in to assist on car theft reports
The police helicopter was deployed to assist after four vehicles were reportedly broken into at the Rivington Services on the M61. Four men have since been charged by police over the alleged incidents. Officers were called to the services at
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Councillor warns against 'riots' over leisure centres review
A council deputy leader has cited public unrest fears over ongoing concerns over the future of a borough's leisure centres. Under levelling-up funding, Nelson Wavelengths Centre has been allocated £1.7 million, but a review of Pendle's two other
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Police issue warning after attempted shed break-in
Police have issued a warning after an attempted break-in of a shed in Clayton-le-Moors. Officers were called to Duke Street at around 7.30pm on Thursday, February 22. A person approached the rear of a property and attempted to break into a
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Man who sexually abused and assaulted siblings faces sentence being increased
A man who submitted his siblings to a prolonged catalogue of physical and sexual abuse could face a tougher sentence after being referred to the Court of Appeal. The man, from Burnley, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has had his case sent
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Fears number of councillors on £25m Town Deal board to be slashed
Concerns have been raised the number of councillors on the government-backed Nelson Town Deal Board, which currently has a £25 million budget and could get an extra £20 million, could fall to just two. The Nelson Town Deal is one of more than 100
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Father and son failed to appear at court as witnesses to robbery trial
A father and son who conspired to pervert the course of justice by failing to attend court have been sentenced. Danesh Hussain, 20, and his father, Abid Hussain, 52, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday (February 19). The offences can
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Appeal goes out to help five-year-old boy who has life-threatening illness
An appeal has gone out for stem cell donors to help a five-year-old boy from Blackburn who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Eesa Hussain suffers from aplastic anaemia, which requires chemotherapy and then a bone marrow transplant
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Ben Chrisene on adapting to new style and finding his best role
Ben Chrisene hasn’t been at Rovers for too long but the youngster has already had to learn two completely different ways of playing. Initially, he was playing catch-up on his team-mates after joining on loan from Aston Villa midway through the
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Council leader urges residents to have their say on masterplans
Residents in Pendle are being asked to have their say on masterplans for Colne, Barnoldswick and Earby. Last year residents were given the opportunity to attend workshops to consider the draft masterplans and express their opinions and ideas.
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Inside the £365K home that’s perfect for families – and it has its own hot tub
A wow-factor property has entered the market and it looks like the perfect home for families – with the perk of having its own hot tub. The home, in Cathedral Drive, Heaton-with-Oxcliffe, Morecambe, has a guide price of £365,000 and has been described
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What do you recognise in this aerial photo taken over Blackburn?
An interesting aerial photo giving us an unusual view over part of Blackburn, but do you recognise it? The Leeds-Liverpool Canal and railway line can both be clearly seen in this photo which we think dates to around 1991. In the bottom right
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Man dragged terrified woman out of car in dispute over blocked number
A man followed his ex-partner to a car park before assaulting her over a dispute as to why she blocked his phone number. Shoaib Shakil, 23, appeared at Preston Crown Court relating to offences of assault by beating and harassment, as well as two
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Letter: Grown-up approach to public housing is needed
There are a huge number of people in temporary accommodation. Is this acceptable in a rich country like ours? The figures are stark, with the number nearly doubling over the last 10 years, 55,840 (2013) vs over 100,000 (2023) nationally. In the
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Second attempt at apartments on site of former British Legion club
A second attempt has been made to convert the former Royal British Legion in Longridge into apartments. The club closed its doors in 2018 after a decline in trade and has remained vacant ever since. An application to build 13 apartments on
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Buckley can have big impact in the run-in, says Eustace
John Buckley can play a big part for Rovers in the final months of the campaign, says John Eustace. Buckley returned to action against Cardiff in midweek, coming off the bench for the final half hour following a spell out of action with a shoulder
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Council leaders and police speak out over 'distressing' pig's head incident
Council leaders and senior police officers have said there is ‘no place for hate’ after a pig’s head was thrown into the home of a Muslim family. The incident happened in Shear Brow, Blackburn, at 10.35pm on Sunday, February 18. Shards of
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Charity teams up with Palestine Red Crescent Society
A Blackburn charity says it is now working with the Red Crescent Society to ensure aid reaches the communities that need it most. Aid 4 Ummah, which has an office on Victoria Street was established in 2014, with an aim to ‘transform the lives of
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Rivers charity to receive share of £25m to help support flood defence projects
A charity dedicated to protecting rivers in Lancashire is to receive a share of £25 million from the Government to help slow river flows across its catchment. The Ribble Rivers Trust, which covers the Rivers Ribble, Darwen, Hodder, and Calder,
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Aldi looking to open new stores and hire 204 staff in Lancashire this year
Aldi is looking to hire 204 staff in Lancashire this year as the company looks to open new stores and update others. Britain’s fourth largest supermarket is on the lookout for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region,
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Private school selling 'picturesque' £500k bunk house due to renovation costs
A prestigious Ribble Valley private school is set to offload a £500,0000 bunk house it uses for visiting students and staff due to costs associated with its refurbishment. Stonyhurst College is a Catholic independent school in the Ribble Valley
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This is when nightclub is set to close after 10 years in town
A nightclub in Burnley is preparing to close after 10 years. Mode Nightclub, in Hammerton Street, said it will open its doors “for one last time” on March 2 before they shut for good. After that the future of the business is unknown. Owners
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Recognition for Blackburn’s AJ Odudu who climbed TV ladder ‘with no connections’
Blackburn’s AJ Odudu has praised bursaries for helping young people, especially from working class backgrounds, to establish a career in television. This comes as the former St Bede’s High School pupil has been announced as an ambassador for the