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Man, 62, who was last seen riding bike has been missing for two days
A man, from Wrea Green, has been missing for two days and police are concerned for his welfare. Richard Parker, 62, was last seen in The Brooklands area, at 2.20pm on Monday, March 4. He’s described as 6ft 1, slim, with short salt and pepper
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Blackburn man charged after 'spate of thefts' from vehicles in this area
A man from Blackburn has been charged, after alleged thefts were reported in the Ribble Valley at the weekend. A number of theft from vehicles and vehicle interferences were reported in the Barrow area on Saturday night (March 2). Bernard Rawstron
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Labour probe report of ‘video showing councillor with disowned candidate’
The Labour Party says it is looking into a report claiming a Pendle Labour councillor appeared to support the disowned candidate Azhar Ali at the Rochdale by-election. Pendle councillor Mohammed Iqbal, who is a borough and a Lancashire county councillor
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New tax on vapes announced by Jeremy Hunt in Budget
The Government will introduce a new tax on vapes in a bid to discourage non-smokers from taking up the habit. During his Budget speech, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told the Commons he was confirming “the introduction of an excise duty on vaping products
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'What the hell was my mum on?' - Katie Price reveals her real full name
Katie Price has revealed her real full name during an interview with restaurant critic and fellow I'm a Celebrity contestant Grace Dent. The former model and media personality has gone by a number of names over the years. She rose to fame as
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Chancellor announces alcohol duty freeze during Budget announcement
Alcohol duties will remain frozen until February 2025, Jeremy Hunt said, with the aim of “backing the great British pub”. The Chancellor told the Commons: “In the autumn statement I froze alcohol duty until August of this year. Without any action
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Blackburn MP scorns the national insurance cut Tories hail as good news for E Lancs
EAST Lancashire's Conservative MPs have hailed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget and its two pence National Insurance cut - but Blackburn's Labour MP said it would be 'treated with scorn' by the area's residents. The Chancellor confirmed a 2p cut
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Man was ‘minding own business’ when he was kicked and punched in chest
Police are investigating after reports of an unprovoked assault in Preston. According to the British Transport Police, a man was “minding his own business” on the platform at Preston Station when he was “kicked in the ribs and punched in the chest
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Muslim community centre plan for county council building
A Lancashire County Council building on the edge of Accrington town centre has been earmarked for a Muslim community centre. Shazad Mohammed, of the Abu Hurayra Trust, based in Fern Terrace, Haslingden, has applied to change the use of the premises
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Death ‘treated as unexplained’ after boy, 11, found dead at house
Police are investigating after the "sudden death" of an 11-year-old boy in Lancaster. Officers were called to reports of a sudden death, an address on Greenset Close, at 12.03pm on Saturday, March 2. Emergency service found the boy “unresponsive
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Traffic lights malfunction close to town centre
Drivers are being warned over a traffic lights malfunction close to Blackburn town centre. The lights in all four directions at the King Street and Montague junction were out. Motorists heading on Wainwright Way and King Street are being warned
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Blackburn Rovers captain Lewis Travis has 'no regrets' about Ipswich Town move
Lewis Travis has no regrets about joining Ipswich Town despite limited game time since leaving Blackburn Rovers on loan. The Rovers skipper departed at the start of the January transfer window in search for more regular minutes. Travis also wanted
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Blackburn disability care home expansion plan submitted
A Blackburn care home for adults with Downs Syndrome, autistic tendencies and learning disabilities is set to expand. Sarfraz Patel, of SP Housing, wants to increase the number of residents at Dixon House in Gorse Road, Wensley Fold. It currently
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'Predatory' Lancashire pervert jailed for sexually exploiting 15-year-old girl
A "predatory" Lancashire pervert has been jailed after sexually exploiting and grooming a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing from home. Stuart Shorrock, 33, met his teenage victim online in January 2023, and after he told her he was
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Man charged over assaulting woman and police officers
Police have charged a man after a woman and three police officers were assaulted in Preston. Officers were called to Muncaster Road, Deepdale, at 11.32am yesterday (Tuesday) to a report that a woman had been assaulted. While making an arrest, three
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Two charged after bags of cannabis found in boot of car
Two people have been charged after officers discovered cannabis in a car on the M6. Police said they stopped the car on the motorway near Leyland in the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday, 5 March) and two men were arrested on suspicion of possession
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Police release further details over alleged sexual assault in town centre
Police have released further details after a girl said she had been sexually assaulted in Chorley. The victim, a teenager, told police she had got off the train at the railway station and walked along Lyons Lane South and George Street before turning
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Blackburn Rovers will need to rediscover a forgotten habit to secure survival
If Blackburn Rovers are to pull themselves out of their self-dug hole, they will have to do it the hard way. Last night's draw against Millwall was 'a good point' in the eyes of John Eustace, who preferred to focus on the positives. The head coach
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Council gets £1.7 million to boost breakfast and after school clubs
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been given £1.7 million to develop a 'Wrap Around Childcare Programme' across the borough. The grant over three years is part of a national project. The authority will receive programme delivery funding of
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Lancashire holiday parks offer more than 550 jobs for upcoming season - apply now
A holiday park in Blackpool is offering more than 550 job opportunities. Haven is preparing for a busy season at its two Blackpool parks with plenty of jobs up for grabs to help support an increase in bookings for the year. Full time and part
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Former MEP quits Tories over 'failure to tackle Islamophobia’
A former Pendle MEP said he has quit the Conservative Party and binned his membership card, saying the party has failed to tackle racism within its own ranks. Sajjad Karim said on social media on Tuesday the reason for his departure was due to
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Centre shut in dispute between community interest company and mosque
A council says it is working to reopen a community centre after staff and users were locked out. The Audley Centre, formerly Audley Sports and Community Centre on Chester Street, was handed over to the Jamia Ghosia mosque in 2016 as part of an
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Millwall boss outlines major frustration with Blackburn Rovers draw
Neil Harris felt Millwall were good value for a share of the spoils at Blackburn Rovers. The Lions took the lead through Michael Obafemi but were pegged back by Sam Szmodics' 20th goal of the season. Rovers have most of the possession and made
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Lancashire MP backs Govt Bill to stop uploading of TikTok videos made in prison
A Lancashire MP has backed a Government Bill which will attempt to stop TikTok videos made in prison being uploaded to social media. Katherine Fletcher, the MP for South Ribble, said: “The public and particularly victims of crime must have confidence
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Protest outside BAE causing tailbacks along A59 close to Thwaites Brewery
UPDATE AT 2.45PM - There are still believed to be protestors outside BAE this afternoon but traffic is coping well in the area. Motorists are still advised to find alternative routes during tonight's rush hour to avoid delays in travel. There's
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Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform
Over 100,000 job opportunities are on offer in England and Wales on a new national recruitment website. jobs24 has brought 12 regional job sites under one platform in order to give job seekers access to a wider range of roles across hundreds of
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Drug addict stole £100 at ATM during theft spree
A drug addict snatched £100 out of the hand of a cash machine user outside the Tesco in Accrington amid a crime spree across Hyndburn. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Gary Ward committed a string of other offences as he struggled with a “serious
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Media company wanted to inject 'excitement' into town with new banner
An East Lancashire company which played a vital role in the levelling up of Accrington town square said it is thankful for the chance to inject “excitement back into the town.” Media Village, based in Accrington, created, developed, and installed
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School raises £2,500 for Derian House after tragic death of Holly
Pupils and staff from a Darwen school have raised more than £2,500 in memory of a teenager who died last year. Holly Brand, from Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, lost her battle with pulmonary hypertension in June, aged just 15. The school
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Labour candidate goes back to school for politics examination
Labour's prospective Parliamentary candidate for the Pendle and Clitheroe constituency in the forthcoming General Election has been back to his old school. Former police inspector Jonathan Hinder returned to Clitheroe Royal Grammar to speak to
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Long queues as new cash and carry opens in Blackburn
Shoppers gathered for the grand opening of a new cash and carry in Blackburn. The new Huma Foods store takes up the spot vacated by the Oval World wallpaper store, off Whalley Old Road. People from across Blackburn packed into the new cash
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Town centre revitalised and Victorian buildings restored thanks to £2.6m grant
Seven buildings have been externally restored and a town centre revitalised thanks to £2.6million worth of funding. Burnley’s Lower St James Street has been enhanced with the restoration of landmark Victorian buildings in what the borough’s MP
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Cricket club gets cheque to make pavilion more accessible
The treasurer of Rishton Cricket Club has said it is 'thrilled' to receive a £1,500 cheque from Hyndburn Council to improve accessibility at the club's historic ground in Blackburn Road. The grant came from the authority's Community Chest fund.
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'They rely on donations': East Lancs Hospice announces launch of fundraiser
East Lancashire Hospice has announced the launch of its annual Corporate Challenge this week, aimed at rallying businesses in Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, to raise crucial funds. Now in its sixth year, the Corporate Challenge
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Major step towards reducing serious violence among East Lancashire children
A team of professionals from organisations across East Lancashire have joined together to tackle serious violence among children and young people. The Lancashire Violence Reduction Network has launched a new East Lancashire partnership group, which
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School 'going from strength to strength' after improving its Ofsted rating
A school in Darwen is today celebrating being labelled officially ‘good’ by Ofsted - after being told it ‘required improvement’ at the last inspection. Darwen Vale High School has been graded ‘good’ in all areas, meaning that the school’s quality
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Trial date set for Burnley woman accused of assault by actual bodily harm
A woman from East Lancashire has pleaded not guilty to assault by actual bodily harm. Beth Forrest, 44, of Griffin Close, Burnley, pleaded not guilty to assault by actual bodily harm yesterday (Tuesday, March 5). Burnley Magistrates Court,
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Woman left with multiple injuries in assault at East Lancs holiday park
A man left a woman with multiple injuries when he hit her over the head with a silver tray while she lay in her bed. Leigh Jarvis, 38, of Shaw Square, Earby, was on conditional bail when he attacked his then-partner in her own home at Parkdean
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B&M announce opening date for new store at The Mall
Discount retailer B&M have announced the opening date for its new site in The Mall in Blackburn town centre. The launch of the new store will create 40 jobs for local people, once a comprehensive internal and external refurbishment programme
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Neighbourhood welcomes new convenience store to area
The ribbon has officially been cut to open a new Spar store in Nelson. Key features of the store, which is on Netherfield Road, include refreshment options from Cheeky Coffee and Tango Ice Blast machines, as well as a hot food-to-go unit. James
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Swing and jazz favorite Arthur Geldard returns to The Grand
Local swing and jazz legend Arthur Geldard is set to make a return to The Grand in Clitheroe. Vintage Swing Thing will feature performances celebrating the golden age of jazz on Sunday, April 20. The standing event with limited, unreserved
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Primary school’s ‘buddy system’ praised by inspectors
A Nelson primary school has been commended for encouraging older pupils to inspire young age groups. Great Marsden St John’s Primary School is part of Cidari Multi Academy Trust and caters for 208 pupils. An Ofsted report in January rated the
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Blackburn Rovers fitness update on Callum Brittain and Aynsley Pears
Aynsley Pears missed Blackburn Rovers' draw with Millwall due to illness whilst Callum Brittain was substituted with a groin injury. Leopold Wahlstedt was recalled in goal after Pears was unable to play on Tuesday morning. It was the Swedish goalkeeper's
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MARTIN FURBER: Good intentions over resolutions
Have you heard the birds beginning to sing again? The days are becoming noticeably longer now that the sun isn’t setting before 6pm. March is a predictable month as a therapist. It’s the month when many come to see me, having fallen by the wayside
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'Exciting' work begins on new police station hailed 'once in a generation project'
Ground has been broken at the site of a new police station, which has been hailed by Lancashire Constabulary as a “once-in-a-generation project”. Andrew Snowden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, welcomed the start of construction work
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Construction works begin on £20 million Accrington town square regeneration
The £20 million regeneration project to update Accrington town centre has begun. Enabling works for the Accrington town square projects, which includes restoration of the Market Hall, Burtons Chambers and Market Chambers, have started following
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Better care for sickest children thanks to new Lancashire education project
A county wide education project to train professionals on how to give better care to seriously ill children has been launched in Lancashire this week. Developed by Derian House Children’s Hospice based in Chorley, the project aims to give hundreds
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School where pupils 'thrive and excel' celebrates after staying Good
A school is celebrating after being recognised by Ofsted for helping pupils “thrive and excel” after they continued to be rated Good following an inspection in January. Coal Clough Academy in Swindon Street, Burnley, was described in glowing terms
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Photo of Waves under construction shows how big Blackburn pool was
Excitement was building in Blackburn when this photo was taken in 1986. This large development would become Waves, the town’s new leisure pool, which would open later that year. Possibly taken from the neighbouring Blackburn College building
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This activity lowers your risk of early death if you do it daily, study finds
Walking 10,000 steps a day can lower the risk of heart disease and early death even if people spend most of their day sitting down, research suggests. Previously, experts have found that people who spend a lot of time sitting while awake, including