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Taser and suspected heroin, cocaine and cannabis seized from property
A man and woman have been arrested after police found a quantity of drugs and a taser in St Annes today (March 4). A quantity of drugs, believed to be heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis have been seized from the address. Police also seized
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'Bogus caller' told homeowners he ‘needs to make £20 before going home’
Homeowners in Darwen have been told to stay alert after reports that a scammer had been going door-to-door trying to sell items. Officers received reports on Saturday, March 2, that a young man had been going house-to-house in the Woodlands Grove
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Woman ‘upset’ by court summons after letting uninsured drug driver behind wheel
A driver and car passenger are awaiting a day in court, after being stopped by police in Leyland. The male driver only had a provisional licence. He also failed a drug test for cannabis and cocaine. The passenger, whose vehicle it was, was
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Blackburn’s AJ Odudu reacts to Celeb Big Brother housemates ahead of launch
A video has emerged of Blackburn presenter, AJ Odudu, reacting to the Celebrity Big Brother housemates, ahead of the series launch this evening (March 4). AJ, who is presenting the ITV series alongside Will Best, was given a sneak peek of the celebs
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Car passenger ‘ran from vehicle’ and dropped bag containing £10K in cash
Arrests have been made after a car passenger ran from a vehicle and dropped £10,000 in cash. This is as police continue their crackdown on drug dealers and drug supply chains across Lancashire. Between Tuesday (February 27) and Thursday 40
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Road and pavements closed in this town due to ‘suspected gas leak’
A road in Burnley is closed due to a suspected gas leak. The police and fire service are currently on Calder Street where they are investigating the incident. Officers have closed the road and pavements on St James Street, between the junctions
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Sam Szmodics' rallying call as Blackburn Rovers star addresses relegation fight
When Sam Szmodics talks, your ears prick up. He might be Blackburn Rovers' talisman, their top goal-scorer, but he's also one of their leaders in the dressing room. Whenever he is on media duty, you know there is going to be plenty of honesty.
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‘Oversized vapes’ among £9K worth of ‘dangerous’ substances seized from shops
Oversized vapes, and other non-regulation vape and tobacco products, have been seized from Lancashire shops in a series of recent raids. Non-regulation vapes pose a danger as they may contain different amounts of nicotine to the amounts stated
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Police investigation after ‘suspected corrosive substance thrown in woman’s face’
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was allegedly attacked at an address in Fleetwood, with reports that a suspected corrosive substance was thrown in her face. Officers were called at shortly after 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday, March
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Warning after man ‘spotted rooting through vehicles’ in middle of night
Officers have issued a warning, after reports of a male searching vehicles in Barrow. There have been reports of a man “rooting through vehicles” overnight on March 2, into March 3. Anyone with CCTV or information has been asked to get in touch
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Local firm steps in to replace fire-ravaged park play area
A Burnley firm has stepped in to replace after play equipment in Towneley Park that was destroyed by a fire. The "log cave" in Barwise play area was damaged beyond repair earlier this year. The Friends of Towneley Park set up an online fundraising
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Green call to ban arms sales to Israel over Hamas conflict at council meeting
Green councillors have asked Hyndburn Council to urge the government to step selling weapons to Israel and impose sanctions on its leaders because of the conflict in Gaza. They have submitted a motion to the authority's full meeting in Accrington
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Council tax set to double for 226 'second homes' across Blackburn and Darwen
More than 200 empty houses in Blackburn with Darwen could see their council tax double by being officially classified as 'second homes'. They include vacant properties which the owner has furnished to try and dodge the penalty charge for leaving
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Council 'considering legal action' after deadline to rebuild Punch Bowl passes
The council said it is considering legal action as the deadline to rebuild an illegally demolished pub, in Hurst Green, passes. The Punch Bowl Inn, on Longridge Road, was razed to the ground unlawfully by Donelan Trading Ltd in June 2021. Last
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Blackburn Rovers injury latest as midfielder is ruled out for season
Blackburn Rovers will still be without Ryan Hedges and possibly Sondre Tronstad against Millwall whilst John Fleck has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Hedges has missed the last two matches with a groin injury sustained against
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Blackburn Rovers injury latest as midfielder is ruled out for season
Blackburn Rovers will still be without Ryan Hedges and possibly Sondre Tronstad against Millwall whilst John Fleck has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Hedges has missed the last two matches with a groin injury sustained against
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What time is Celebrity Big Brother on tonight? When to watch start of 2024 series
The wait is nearly over as Celebrity Big Brother gets set to return to UK television screens tonight (Monday, March 4) for the first time in nearly six years. Big Brother returned to our screens in 2023 with Jordan Sangha winning the series.
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Former Italian restaurant owner GUILTY of 10 sexual offences dating back to 2013
The former boss of a once-popular Italian restaurant has been found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault, and sexual activity with under age girls. Antonio Seminara, who used to run Mamma Mia in Padiham, was found guilty of 10 sexual offences
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Township councillor demands update on dilapidated playground
A borough parks boss is to be quizzed on the progress of a scheme to renovate a dilapidated playground in a township. Overton ward's Cllr Colin McKenzie wants to know what is happening to a proposed upgrade of the Milton Street facility in Great
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Flagship country park to get £75,000 specialist disabled toilet
Blackburn's flagship Witton Country Park is to get a £75,000 hi-spec disabled toilet. The modular, specially-adapted bathroom, with shower and changing facilities, will be built close to the Witton Park Arena, by the park's main entrance. It
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'Without them we would not be an EFL club' - Stanley thank Coleman and Bell
Stanley have thanked John Coleman and Jimmy Bell “for everything they have done” for the club in a new statement. The Reds parted ways with the long-serving duo on Sunday morning following a 4-0 defeat at Wrexham. Managing director David Burgess
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Millwall boss talks relegation pressure ahead of Blackburn Rovers six-pointer
Millwall boss Neil Harris says he is burdening the pressure of keeping his club in the Championship ahead of a crucial match against Blackburn Rovers. The Lions' all-time record goal-scorer returned to The Den 10 days ago after Joe Edwards was
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Man who was found unresponsive outside Blackburn McDonald's has died
A man who was found unresponsive outside McDonald's in Blackburn last month has died, police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to McDonald's on King William Street in the town centre at around 7.15am on Tuesday, February 13, after
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Blackburn Rovers Women rescue late point in topsy-tuvry Durham clash
Blackburn Rovers Women scored a late equaliser to rescue a point in a 2-2 draw against Durham Women. Lucy Sheppard brought Simon Parker's side level 10 minutes from time in a topsy-turvy match where they took the lead before coming from behind.
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Couple's £320,000 new build home 'destroyed by mould and beetles'
A couple say their new build home dream has turned into a "nightmare" and has been plagued by problems - including an infestation of beetles. Diane Jackson, 61, and partner Mark, 59, bought the £320,000 four-bedroom house, near Darwen, after selling
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John Eustace honest admission over Blackburn Rovers balancing act
John Eustace has admitted Blackburn Rovers are balancing players' fitness whilst also trying to name their best team. Rovers are set for their eighth game in 24 days when they host Millwall on Tuesday night in what is a must-win fixture. The Lions
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Residents left without water due to mains issue with repair teams on site
Some residents in Darwen have been left without water this morning (March 4) due to a water main issue. United Utilities tankers have been seen in the area and a message was sent out to residents yesterday evening (March 3), saying these were pumping
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Can't park that there mate! - Residents mock motorists whose cars got stuck on beach
Residents have mocked two motorists whose cars were battered by waves after they got stuck on a beach at the seaside. Pictures showed the mangled remains of a convertible Peugeot 206 and a Vauxhall Corsa, which were destroyed on Blackpool Beach
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Roof of house destroyed in early morning fire in Darwen
The roof of a house has been destroyed in an early morning fire. Three fire engines from Darwen and Blackburn attended the blaze on Marabou Drive in Darwen at around 2am today (Monday, March 4). One resident, living close to Marabou Drive,
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Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car in Blackburn
A young boy was taken to hospital after being in a collision with a car in Blackburn. Police closed a busy junction in Bastwell following the incident, in which a child, who was believed to have been crossing the road, collided with a car.
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Driver sped from police before parking car outside his house
A driver sped from police before parking his car outside his house and running from the vehicle. Police in Blackburn were in the middle of seizing two uninsured vehicles on Sunday night (March 3) that they suspected were on cloned plates, when
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Two-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after being hit by car
A two-year-old boy had to be airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car. Police were called at 11.09am on Sunday (March 3) to Garstang Road in the Fulwood area of Preston after receiving reports of a crash. Emergency services arrived and
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Turkish film star loved visiting one of town’s oldest buildings
A Turkish film star loved how owners of a British Asian restaurant had maintained the heritage of Blackburn’s oldest pub. The MyLahore restaurant also revealed Burak Ozcivit’s favourite meals during his visit to the county. Ozcivit had been
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Sports club seeks neighbours' views on £3m redevelopment
Residents living near a historic suburban East Lancashire sports club have been invited to a special 'drop in day' to find out more about a multi-million redevelopment. The scheme at The Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground
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Almost £15m needed to repair buildings at Lancs hospital trust
Almost £15 million is needed to restore crumbling buildings to full working order at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT), new figures show. The latest NHS Digital figures show £14.2m is needed to restore buildings at the trust
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‘Ramadan runner’ is back with 'gruelling' 15k challenge
A Blackburn man who has raised thousands for charity running each day during Ramadan is set to take on a new challenge this year. Faizal Momoniat, 42, raised £3,000 for charity by completing 5km runs every day whilst fasting in 2022. The money
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Aldi trialling the use of parcel lockers outside this Lancashire store
Aldi is trialling the use of parcel lockers outside one of its stores in Lancashire. Customers will be able to collect and return online orders from other retailers at the Preston store on Blackpool Road in Deepdale, thanks to the supermarket’
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Houses had to come down as Blackburn Rovers redeveloped Ewood Park
The terraced houses around Ewood Park had witnessed a great deal over the years but in 1992, a block of them on Kidder Street adjoining Blackburn Rovers’ ground was demolished. It was all part of the club’s plans to improve facilities at Ewood
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Council cheque brings a smile to child bereavement charity
A charity which provides bereavement support to families who have lost a child has been presented with its cheque from its local authority. The Great Harwood group 'Milly’s Smiles' was given a £2,200 grant from Hyndburn Council's Community Chest
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River Ribble wetlands plan to soak up Clitheroe flooding
A new wetland and dykes scheme which aims to protect an East Lancashire market town from flooding is under way. Ribble Revival: Clitheroe Community Catchment is one of 40 projects across England, which will use natural processes to tackle the problem
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Market town roadside trees rise from the ashes after disease
A total of 500 saplings have been planted in an East Lancashire market town to replace trees killed by a deadly disease. They will grown along roads in Clitheroe as part of a county-wide restocking scheme. Trees in the area were decimated by
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Swansea City boss' verdict on 'anxious' Blackburn Rovers finish
Luke Williams was pleased with Swansea City's performance against Blackburn Rovers but admitted it was an anxious finish. Rovers got off to a poor start in South Wales and were two goals behind after 20 minutes. That proved costly for John Eustace's
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Men involved in production and supply of drugs jailed for more than 18 years
Two men from East Lancashire who were involved in the production and supply of drugs across the country have been jailed for a combined total of more than 18 years. Carl Williams, 42, and Simon Day, 55, appeared at Preston Crown Court via video
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Amazing artwork celebrates the iconic sites of Blackburn and Darwen
Artwork depicting some of the most famous sites in Blackburn and Darwen feature ion a new set of posters and postcards. The pieces by award-winning artist Alexandra Gallagher feature Corporation Park, King George’s Hall and Darwen Tower among others
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‘Understaffed’ care home where people are ‘at risk of harm’ enters special measures
A care home in Darwen has been placed into special measures after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated it as inadequate. A spokesperson for Sandybrook House, which cares for people living with mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairments
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'A wonderful, memorable day': Family gather to celebrate life of centenarian
Family and friends have gathered to celebrate the life a woman who has celebrated her 100th birthday. Marion Hesketh Jackson, who now lives at The Grange care home in Buckshaw Retirement Village, Chorley was born and raised in Lancashire. Marion
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Uninsured driver convictions in Blackburn some of highest in UK
Blackburn has one of the highest year-on-year increases of uninsured driver convictions in the UK, new data has revealed. The news comes as Freedom of Information (FOI) data shows uninsured driver conviction rates are up a staggering 251 per cent