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Police found ‘makeshift knuckle duster’ after stop and search
Police found ‘makeshift knuckle duster’ after stop and search in Preston. Police have charged a man after a stop and search uncovered drugs and a “makeshift knuckle duster”. A 28-year old was stopped at Preston Station, after a drug detection
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Police issue warning after homes ‘egged’ in Blackburn
Police officers have issued a warning after reports of youths throwing eggs at Blackburn homes. On March 6, at around 10pm, it was reported that “several youths” were "causing trouble" in the Roe Lee area, throwing eggs at properties. Anyone
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Mountain rescue called after person ‘unable to move’ at popular walking spot
The Mountain Rescue team was called today (March 7) to reports a person was unable to move, on Pendle Hill. The team met the casualty on the steps of Pendle Hill. They were assessed by team members and transferred to the care of the ambulance
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Three men detained after reports ‘dogs were set on hares’
Three men are set to appear in court as police investigate illegal hare coursing in West Lancashire. Today (March 7) police detained three males, who were believed to be hare coursing in the Rufford area. The men are awaiting a court date in
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Two fire engines called to blaze at this Blackburn address
Two fire engines were called to an address in Blackburn on Wednesday (March 6). At around 5pm, fire crews were called to a house fire on Warrington Street. They used specialist equipment to bring the fire under control. Crews were in attendance
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There will be ‘increased police presence’ at cemetery after 'suspicious behaviour'
Officers say there will be an increased police presence at Burnley Cemetery, as they investigate reports of “suspicious behaviour”. Police received a report today (March 7) of suspicious behaviour at the cemetery, which is reported to have taken
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Shackleton wins gold to boost Paralympic hopes
Megan Shackleton won her third consecutive title to boost her hopes of qualifying for Paralympics in Paris by taking gold in the women’s Class 4 singles at the ITTF Astana Para Open in Kazakhstan, writes Fran Bullock. The 24-year-old from Todmorden
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East Lancs town added to list for £20m of Levelling Up cash
The redevelopment of Rawtenstall town centre is set to get a multi-million pound government cash boost. It has been added to the list of urban hubs eligible for a special Levelling Up grant. In October, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced
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Household support extension in Budget welcomed by borough boss
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed the extension of a special grants scheme which has helped thousands of hard-up families and individuals in the borough in Wednesday's budget. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the national
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‘Dangerous and malicious’ texts accusing people of ‘leaving Islam’ slammed
Messages naming people who have supposedly 'left Islam' have been described as ‘dangerous and malicious’ by community leaders in Blackburn. A series of texts have been forwarded on WhatsApp amongst Muslims in Blackburn which name a number of people
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Travel chaos on M6 after crash causes 26 minute delays
*UPDATE: Andertons Way is now open* There are traffic issues on the M6 this afternoon (March 7) after a crash in Preston. A crash has been reported on Andertons Way which is causing issues to traffic flow in the area. It appears to be causing
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Gangsta Granny, Miss Trunchbull and other fantastic World Book Day costumes
It’s World Book Day today (March 7) and children across East Lancashire have been dressing as their favourite literary characters. World Book Day was created by UNESCO on April 23 1995. It is a worldwide celebration of books and reading. Lancashire
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Have you seen this wanted 29-year-old man from Blackburn?
Police have released an image of a wanted man, from Blackburn, they are looking for. Shabaz Malik is wanted in connection to a breach of probation conditions. The 29-year-old is from the Blackburn area and has links to Darwen. He is of
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John Eustace insists Plymouth Argyle is not 'must-win' for Blackburn Rovers
John Eustace has insisted Blackburn Rovers' match against Plymouth Argyle is not a must-win game in their quest for survival. Rovers have not won any of their six Championship games since the head coach was appointed, leaving them two points above
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Ex-Blackburn primary school teacher jailed over international paedophile ring
A former Blackburn primary school teacher has been jailed for his role in a major probe into an international paedophile ring which spanned more than a decade. Police swooped on the home of perverted William Chambers after they were notified by
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Blackburn Rovers injury latest with updates on four key players
Blackburn Rovers will be without Aynlsey Pears on Saturday whilst Sondre Tronstad has been ruled out for a couple of weeks. The goalkeeper missed Tuesday night's draw with Millwall due to illness. It's now emerged Pears took a knock to the head
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Under-fire Plymouth Argyle boss sends message ahead of Blackburn Rovers clash
Ian Foster has urged Plymouth Argyle fans to 'stick with them' after coming under fire for a poor run of results. Blackburn Rovers host the Green Army at Ewood Park on Saturday in what is a must-win match for the hosts. They will leapfrog Plymouth
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Alan Shearer reveals bonkers Blackburn Rovers transfer rumour after title win
Alan Shearer has revealed rumours around Blackburn Rovers the club were trying to sign Zinedine Zidane after their Premier League title win in 1995. The former Rovers striker lifted the league trophy at Ewood Park 29 years ago and has always reflected
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Police arrest man on suspicion of murder following death of Damian Jackson
Police investigating the death of a 50-year-old have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. Detectives investigating the death of Damian Jackson in Lancaster last year have confirmed they arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of murder on Wednesday
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Is your plughole making you sick? Expert explains how it could be making you ill
A bathroom expert has explained how your plughole could be making you and your household sick. Due to hair and other muck blockages, your plughole can encourage the growth of dangerous biofilms. The expert explained that these house bacteria
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'I thought I'd die' - Motorist after his car hits 90mph after brakes fail
A motorist has spoken of the terror he felt after he was unable to stop his car as it 'reached speeds of up to 90mph' on a Lancashire motorway. Nathan Owen was driving on the M57 as he made his way home to Bolton from his job in Ormskirk on Wednesday
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Stanley owner Holt explains decision to sack Coleman and Bell
Stanley owner Andy Holt has shared an update on the decision to part company with John Coleman and Jimmy Bell. It was confirmed last weekend that the long-serving duo would be departing the club with “immediate effect”. Holt wrote in an official
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Steve Waggott provides update on Venky's and Blackburn Rovers finances
Blackburn Rovers Chief Executive Steve Waggott has reiterated that Venky's have no plans to sell the club in the immediate future. Supporters' long-standing unhappiness with the ownership has been reignited with the club impacted by financial difficulties
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As East Lancashire celebrates World Book Day - send us your photos
Today is World Book Day and across East Lancashire colourful characters are making their way to school inspired by their favourite books. We have already begun to receive your photos of some of the great costumes which have been created for
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Window smashed after 11-year-old boy launches rock at passing train
An 11-year-old boy is to be "spoken to" by police after throwing a rock at a train and damaging its window. On Wednesday (March 6), British Transport Police (BTP) were alerted to an incident just north of Lancaster train station in which a member
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Grane Road to be closed for four days this month – here’s why
A road in Haslingden is set to be closed for four days this month. Grane Road will be fully closed, from Monday, March 25 to Thursday, March 28. This is due to repair defects to the surface in preparation for surface dressing work, which is
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Town's ‘pink Barbie house’ goes viral on TikTok – and you could live here
A house in Burnley has gone viral on social media, thanks to one quirky room in particular, and it’s said to be the perfect place for Barbie-lovers. The ‘pink house’, on Coal Clough Lane, has a pink exterior, front door and pink furnishings throughout
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Suburban house earmarked for new children's care home
Plans have been submitted to extend a residential property in Clayton-le-Moors and convert it into a small children's home. The proposal would see the house in Whalley Road turned into 'a cluster accommodation facility' for four vulnerable children
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Drunk driver drove head-on at police officers before crashing into parked car
A man drove head-on towards a police car in a Tesco car-park before crashing into the back of a parked car following a pursuit. Hamza Hussain, 29, was under the influence of alcohol when he committed the offences on September 26, 2021, in Burnley
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5 of the best places to get afternoon tea in Preston according to Google Reviews
Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth or you love all things savoury, an afternoon tea might be the ideal treat for you. An afternoon tea is usually shared between family or friends who tuck into sandwiches and cakes and socialise over a cuppa.
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Notorious landfill ‘kicking up a stink’ AGAIN after increase in odour reports
A notorious landfill in Whittle-le-Woods has been ‘kicking up a stink’ once again and residents are calling for action to be taken to combat the smell. Clayton Hall Landfill has a notorious reputation with complaints about the site stretching back
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Officials warn people to be vigilant over 'mystery box' scam emails
Officials are warning people to remain vigilant over ‘mystery box’ scam emails. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has received more than 7,902 reports about scam emails impersonating well-known retail brands
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Lancashire cheesemaker to become largest independent soft cheesemaker in UK
A Lancashire cheesemaker is set to become the largest independent soft cheesemaker in the UK following the acquisition of another company. Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, which has its dairy near the village of Inglewhite and offices in Longridge, has
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Award win for team that’s tackling violence on Lancashire streets
An organisation, that is tackling violence on Lancashire’s streets, is celebrating after winning an award. The Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (LVRN) has been announced as winners of the successful partnership award at HCRG Care Group’s 2024
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Forecourt photo is so evocative of Sixties' motoring but can you identify cars?
We love this photograph which shows a typical garage forecourt in the Sixties. This particular forecourt belonged to Barrowford Motors and was pictured in May 1968. The rosettes on the fascia boards identify the garage as a BMC dealership
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John Eustace responds to Blackburn Rovers fans' frustrations
John Eustace understands Blackburn Rovers fans' frustrations over a lack of victories but insists picking up points regularly will keep them in the Championship. Rovers have not won any of Eustace's first six league matches, losing twice and drawing
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Darwen man messaged six different child decoys with explicit pictures
A Darwen man sent explicit pictures of his penis to six different decoys he believed were 13 or 14 year old children, and wanted to meet one of them. Ricki Hillman, 38, of Joseph Street, Darwen, was tracked down by two 'paedophile hunter' groups
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Mayor thanks guests as charity ball raises £4,200
The Mayor and Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen has thanked guests for helping raise £4,200 for good causes at an annual charity ball. Councillor Parwaiz Akhtar, Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, marked the culmination of his mayoral year with the
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Phone shop worker who made 35 purchases using discount loses dismissal claim
A phone shop worker who used his staff discount to purchase thousands of pounds worth of electronics has lost a claim of unfair dismissal following a tribunal. Salim Bux worked at the EE store in Blackburn and had been an employee at the store
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Town's two park playgrounds share £200,000 for major upgrades
Two playgrounds at Darwen's Bold Venture and Whitehall parks are both to get a £100,000 makeover. The investment follows a the completion of £350,000 total refurbishment of two play areas at Blackburn’s Witton Park. Following the announcement
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Council launches survey to determine women and girls sporting participation
An East Lancashire borough council has launched a survey aimed at women and girls about physical activity and sport. With International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, the survey by Rossendale Borough Council is aimed at understanding and improving
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Belgravia - Behind the scenes of a developer
Belgravia have opened their doors to the media world, allowing us unique access into what truly goes on behind the scenes, and by gaining a real-life insight, we share a newfound appreciation. With Live Projects across Manchester, Liverpool, Luton
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Retired police officer puts call out to join group for authors
A retired Lancashire police officer has called on more people to join the Lancashire Authors Association (LAA). Mahmood 'Mebs' Ahmed was a police officer for 25 years and published his book ‘PC Mebs – Finding Myself’. The book was described
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Traffic lights ‘malfunction’ STILL being monitored despite delays
Fed up drivers are being forced to wait in long queues at traffic lights which are only allowing a handful of cars to pass through at a time. In January, the Lancashire Telegraph reported fans leaving home games at Ewood Park faced long queues
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Foundations laid for new business development near town centre
Foundations are being laid for a major new development close to Blackburn Centre. The land opposite Home Bargains on the corner of King Street and Wainwright Way has been cleared to make way for six commercial units. This week, workers were
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Man in midst of drug addiction stole sentimental jewellery worth £10k
A man stole sentimental jewellery believed to be worth around £10,000 while in the midst of a drug addiction. Martin Lawrence, 34, grabbed the gold necklaces off the woman, who had collected them since she was 12 years old, while she was wearing
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Sky Sports pundit and ex-England star offers selfies at FREE Accrington Stanley match
Former England, Everton and Manchester City footballer and now Sky Sports pundit, Izzy Christiansen, will be in Accrington this Mother's Day as fans are invited to bring their mum to a FREE football match. Izzy’s appearance comes as Accrington
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Iconic singer Tony Christie coming to East Lancs in UK and Europe tour
Iconic singer Tony Christie will be performing his greatest hits and songs from his new album when he visits East Lancashire this month. Christie is touring his critically acclaimed ‘A Life of Music’ show across the UK and Europe to mark five decades
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National Trust makes change to ensure its cafés are accessible to all
The National Trust has taken steps to make eating and drinking at its venues accessible to all. The organisation, which is Europe's largest conservation charity, cares for miles of coastline, woodlands, countryside and hundreds of historic buildings
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'Rogue builder' ordered to pay more than £20,000 following shoddy work
A 'rogue builder' from Blackburn has been ordered to pay one of his former customers more than £20,000 in damages and more than £15,000 in legal costs after leaving him and his family with collapsed ceilings. Izaz Akoo, who also goes by the name
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'More help' for male suicide says coroner after tragic death of fun-loving man
A “pleasant" young man who was the life and soul of the party and was known to his nieces as ‘Funcle Jake” took his own life, in what a senior coroner has described as a tragic outcome. At an inquest in Preston, Dr James Adeley, senior coroner