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One person treated after house fire in Blackburn
Three fire crews were called to a blaze at a house in the Audley area of Blackburn. The incident happened at around 3.30pm today (Monday) on Walter Street, off Audley Range. Lancashire Fire and Rescue said firefighters used two breathing apparatus
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A666 in line for slice of government's £117m borough HS2 cash
The government has announced it is allocating millions of pounds for transport projects in East Lancashire out of a £4.7 billion pot created by scrapping the northern legs of the HS2 rail line. It has set up a new Local Transport Fund (LTF) to
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Council boss tells government to extend cash support for hard-up
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt asking for him to continue a special grant to support hard-up families and individuals. He has asked for the government to extend the Household Support Fund
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Jon Dahl Tomasson takes first job after leaving Blackburn Rovers
Jon Dahl Tomasson has taken on his first job since leaving Blackburn Rovers after being named as the new Sweden boss. The Danish head coach left Rovers by mutual consent after 19 months at Ewood Park. Tomasson offered his resignation for the second
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Blackburn Rovers team news with one ruled out and selection dilemmas
John Eustace will monitor a few tired bodies in the Blackburn Rovers squad but ruled Ryan Hedges out of the Newcastle United match. The Welshman has just returned from a long-term hamstring injury and was forced off against Norwich City after 15
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Measles reports in East Lancashire on the rise – symptoms to look out for
The potential first case of measles has been reported in East Lancashire, amid fears hundreds of thousands of children in England are unvaccinated against the disease. According to the most recent data from the Government's Notification of Infectious
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'It’s still sinking in': Sufiyaan wins Stormzy's #Merky Books prize
A Blackburn writer has been announced as the winner of popstar Stormzy's Merky Books New Writers' Prize. Sufiyaan Salam’s ‘Wimmy Road Boyz’ is set over the course of a single night, and follows three men in their early twenties who drive up and
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Blackburn Rovers boss outlines 'freedom' hope against Newcastle United
John Eustace wants Blackburn Rovers to play with no fear against Newcastle United. The Premier League Magpies travel to Ewood Park in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday night with more than 20,000 expected to be in attendance. The TV cameras will
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Woman, 35, charged after man knocked over by car in Great Harwood
A woman has been charged after a man was knocked over by a car. Police were called to Cattle Street in Great Harwood on Saturday evening following reports of an incident, in which they believed a man had been assaulted. However, when they arrived
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Rovers legend pays tribute to former Burnley defender after death at 77
Former Blackburn Rovers striker Alan Shearer has led tributes to former Burnley FC defender - and the man who gave him a shot at first-team football - Chris Nicholl following his death. Nicholl, who played more than 500 games and managed 400 more
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Have you checked your windowsill? 8 things you should never leave there
Homeowners are being warned to avoid leaving some items on a windowsill to prevent ruining their possessions. Specialists at MeandMyGlass.co.uk have shared eight things you should never leave on your windowsills where the temperature can fluctuate
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FA Cup quarter-final draw details and prize money for Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers are competing for a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals against Newcastle United on Tuesday night. Rovers welcome Eddie Howe's side to Ewood Park in what is bound to be their toughest assignment of the season. Whilst preserving
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Car expert debunks 4 car insurance myths so you don't get caught out
A car expert has debunked four common car insurance myths to help drivers not get caught out. Motorists across the country know just how many things they need to consider when picking out a policy. With the continued strain of the cost of
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Weekend of incidents of East Lancashire roads as closures put in place
Two separate incidents closed roads across East Lancashire at the weekend. On Sunday (February 25) police were called to a crash on Settle Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, shortly before 4.30am. One car was involved and no serious injuries were reported
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Pervert in covert cop sting told ’13-year-old’ he was ‘right person’ for her
A paedophile who told someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl he was the ‘right person’ for her has walked free from court. Nigel Lambert engaged in depraved sexualised chats with two ‘children’ – but in fact, the accounts were being operated
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Industrial action ‘still having a huge impact’ as 10th round of doctor strikes begin
The East Lancashire Hospital Trust (ELHT) has warned of disruption as junior doctor strikes continue. Junior doctors at the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria started strike action on Saturday, February 24. It is set to last until Wednesday, February
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This is why road was closed outside Blackburn motorbike shop
A road in Blackburn was closed this morning (February 26) after a crash. Whalley New Road, outside Thorncraft Motorcycles, was closed after police were called at 7.34am. The crash involved two cars and minor injuries were reported. The
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Man arrested on suspicion of assault at football match
A man was arrested following an incident in the home end at Blackpool FC during their game against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday (February 24). The 31-year-old man, from Blackpool, was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody.
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Newcastle United boss outlines importance of Blackburn Rovers FA Cup tie
Eddie Howe has stoked the importance of the FA Cup for Newcastle United as they travel to Blackburn Rovers. John Eustace's side are looking to cause a cup upset on Tuesday night as they welcome Premier League opposition to Ewood Park. Rovers beat
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Police continuing search for missing man who could be using railways to travel
Police are continuing to search for missing Preston man Ayanda Mpontshane. The 28-year-old was last seen at the YMCA shop in Berry Lane, Longridge, at 2.30pm last Wednesday (February 21). Police believe he could be using the railway system
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Train services stop as police search for youth who ran down the tracks
Police have arrested a youth after train services were stopped due to him running down the tracks. British Transport Police officers were at Leyland station yesterday (Sunday, February 25) shortly before 6pm when they spotted a youth running away
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Four bikes seized by police after riders caught in protected nature area
Police have seized four bikes after the riders were caught on protected land at Rivington. The bikes were seized for a range of offences by the riders, including no insurance, disqualified driving, and one of the bikes was suspected to be stolen
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Police conduct 25 stop and searches following reports of disorder in town centre
Police conducted 25 stop and searches under enhanced powers following a rise in disorder in Nelson town centre. The section 60 order ran from 7.35pm on Saturday (February 24) until 7am on Sunday (February 25), covering the area from Every Street
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Cocaine fuelled driving menace banned from the roads again
A menace spotted driving erratically has been locked up after his latest incident of criminal driving while high on cocaine. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard a witness followed the Toyota Prius driven by Asian Najeeb for 20 minutes as it travelled
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Cash injection announced to improve transport in Blackburn with Darwen after HS2 axed
People in Lancashire are to 'benefit from better public transport, reduced congestion and upgraded bus and train stations', as the Government is to reallocate funding from HS2 to 'revolutionise transport, drive economic growth and transform communities
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Addict who fled to Pakistan to avoid jail, banged up again for dealing drugs
An addict who was locked up for dealing drugs after he went on the run to Pakistan for NINE years, has been jailed again…for dealing drugs. Mohammed Anwar fled to Pakistan around 2001 after being caught dealing drugs in Bradford. Nine years
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Ambitious £32m Northlight project shortlisted at national awards
Pendle Council is celebrating after being named as one of seven finalists in this year’s Local Government Chronicle Awards. The council and Barnfield Investment Properties entered the award to celebrate the transformation of the former Brierfield
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Man denies causing death of Padiham grandfather by dangerous driving
A man is to stand trial after denying causing death by dangerous driving. Anthony Brown appeared at Preston Crown Court this morning (Monday, February 26), charged with causing the death of 74-year-old grandfather, Harry Boothby, in a crash in
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Man recalled to prison after punching 15-year-old boy in face over toy gun
A man was recalled to prison for three months after punching a 15-year-old boy in the face. David Jackson, who had been on licence for a previous crime, punched the teenager and damaged a toy gun he’d been playing with, after being told there was
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Gang who sought to flood East Lancs with drugs jailed for more than 50 years
A dozen men in a drugs gang headed up by “mastermind” Waqaas Khan from his prison cell, who sought to flood Accrington and Rossendale with class A drugs, have been sentenced to almost 55 years in prison combined. Preston Crown Court heard the opening
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'They made life-long memories': students perform on stage at Disneyland
A group of secondary school students from Blackburn took part in a performance of a lifetime on stage at Disneyland, Paris, where they showed off their musical talents. Westholme Performing Arts students successfully auditioned for a coveted spot
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John Eustace lays out Blackburn Rovers reality and discusses Ryan Hedges injury
John Eustace insists Blackburn Rovers are focusing on themselves in the battle to avoid relegation and are taking nothing for granted. Despite a decent point against Norwich City on Saturday, Rovers' gap to the bottom three was cut to four points
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New Lammack High School set to open for Blackburn pupils in 1967
A new school for a new school year, this photo shows Lammack High School in Blackburn in September, 1967. The school had been opened to meet the demand for places in the area due to the large numbers of homes which had been built. Within
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Women born in the 1950s have suffered financial and emotional hardship
Kate Hollern, Labour MP for Blackburn, writes her fortnightly column for the Lancashire Telegraph, this week focused on the WASPI women. There are approximately 4,900 'WASPI women' in my constituency of Blackburn. The campaign group Women Against
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Investors get four pence in pound back after property firm collapse
Hundreds of investors in a failed property venture - which went bust owing £40 million - have been told to expected pay-outs of four pence in the pound. Administrators for Harewood Associates entered into mediation last year over collapsed investment
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Bank of Dave 2 to be ‘as big as Bruce Willis movie’ as filming starts this week
You might see film crews in East Lancashire from this week as filming begins for the anticipated Bank of Dave sequel. Bank of Dave was number one on Netflix's most streamed movies for a short time after it first appeared on the streaming platform