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New Kate Garraway-Derek Draper documentary to air this month on ITV
A new documentary focusing on Derek Draper and Kate Garraway is set to air on ITV later this month, the broadcaster has revealed. Kate Garraway: Derek's Story will air on Friday, March 26 at 9pm on ITV1. Garraway's husband Draper fell seriously
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What is a filtering lane used for and what is the correct way to use one?
Filtering or merging lanes can be a controversial topic among drivers on what the rules are on using them. These lanes are implemented as part of road works where on a two-lane road, one lane is closed and the other remains open. This often
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Motorway closed near Blackburn with 'stationary' traffic due to crash
Traffic is "stationary" and all lanes are closed on the M65 between junctions 2 and 3 due to a crash. Lancashire Police are at the scene of the crash on the eastbound carriageway and are advising that the road will be closed for some time.
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Brookside star Tina Malone 'totally devastated' to announce husband's death
Brookside star Tina Malone has said she is "totally devastated" after announcing the passing of her husband Paul Chase. The pair married in 2010 but later separated in 2019 before reconciling their marriage in February 2020. On Wednesday, March
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Man found guilty of murder of Matthew Daulby in Lancashire
A man has been found guilty of the murder of Matthew Daulby in Lancashire. Henry Houghton, 19, will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court at 10am on Friday, March 15. A 20-year-old man from Ormskirk was found not guilty of Matthew’s murder.
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Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after testing positive for cocaine
A man was arrested after testing positive for cocaine in Burnley. Police stopped a car in the town and tested the 41-year-old. After his positive test, he was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. He was released under investigation. The
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Huge cortège makes this one of Blackburn's biggest funerals
Hundreds turned out at one of the largest funerals Blackburn has seen in recent years. The long convoy of vehicles headed to Bolton from 10am on Wednesday (March 13) for the funeral service for a much-loved Jim Young, known to many as 'Sloppy Jim
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Jaguar driver who said ‘brakes failed’ on motorway arrested
A man has been arrested after reaching speeds of 90mph on the motorway. Last week, a driver told of the terror he felt after, he said, his brakes failed on the motorway. The incident led to two lanes being shut on the M62 motorway as the driver
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'Never take it for granted' - Rovers youngster on injury comeback
There was a time when Isaac Whitehall wondered if he would ever step foot on the pitch and wear the Rovers shirt again. The youngster was out of action for nearly 1,000 days due to a president foot problem, which required four separate surgeries
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Police investigating man's death confirm he died of a head injury
Police investigating the death of a Burnley man who was found at his home have confirmed he died of a head injury. Officers are continuing to appeal for information surrounding the death of 55-year-old Paul Inskip, who was found at his home in
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'Disgrace' - Neville hits out at Premier League over EFL funding
Former England international and Salford City co-owner Gary Neville has slammed the Premier League after failing to agree a new funding deal for the EFL. Monday’s shareholders’ meeting in London ended without an offer being made, which Neville
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Police confirm death of man in fire at train station incident in early hours
Police have confirmed a man has died following an incident at a train station which caused numerous services to be cancelled this morning. British Transport Police said officers were called to Church and Oswaldtwistle railway station in Market
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Rovers U18s lift trophy following 3-0 win against Bolton
Rovers Under-18s lifted the Lancashire FA Professional Youth Cup following a 3-0 win against Bolton Wanderers. Zack Stritch bagged a brace, with substitute Joe Boggan wrapping up the result in the final stages at Leyland. Rovers went ahead
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John Doolan emotional with first win as Stanley interim boss
John Doolan was overjoyed to get off the mark as interim Stanley boss with a 2-1 victory at Swindon in League Two. The Reds ended a run of four straight defeats by coming from behind to win in Doolan’s second game at the helm. Aaron Drinan
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Museum with Peter Kay’s suit and never seen before displays opens THIS WEEK
Where would you find one of Peter Kay’s old suits, make your own hand disappear in front of your eyes and discover a washed out summer season was the reason Blackpool Illuminations were started? The answer is at Showtown, which opens to the public
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Ex-Rovers man told 'essential' he learns Spanish to play for Chile
Former Rovers man Ben Brereton Diaz has been dropped by Chile and told by new coach Ricardo Gareca it is “essential” he learns Spanish to play for the country. The 24-year-old attacker is currently on loan at Sheffield United from Villarreal and
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Fancy a snooze? This nap calculator tells you how long your kips should be
Are you someone that likes to nap or do you struggle with setting aside time to catch some beauty sleep? Knowing how long you need to sleep to recharge your batteries can be difficult to work out but with Thomas Sanderson’s nap calculator, you
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Ex-Premier League ref gives verdict on McFadzean red card
Former Premier League referee Chris Foy has given his verdict on Kyle McFadzean’s red card against Plymouth. The Rovers defender was sent off early in the second half during the 1-1 draw against Plymouth at Ewood Park after he was judged to have
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'Man sets himself on fire' at train station
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These are 7 car warning noises that need 'immediate action' (or risk a fine)
A team of experts has shared seven car warning noises that require you to take 'immediate action'. Drivers are being urged not to ignore unusual noises from their vehicles or put off repairs that could end up costing them even more. From speaking
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Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?
Finding a place to park your car on a busy residential street can be frustrating and time-consuming, seeing many drivers opt for any available 'space'. Sometimes, drivers will park in front of a driveway despite the possible ramifications surrounding
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All Northern lines reopen following emergency incident
Trains services running between Blackburn and Hebden Bridge have reopened following an incident. Northern said disruption caused as emergency services dealt with an incident at Church and Oswaldtwistle Train Station has now ended and services have
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Drivers warned as large funeral procession may cause delays
Drivers have been given an advance warning over a large funeral taking place in Blackburn. The procession is expected to cause delays for drivers as it heads towards Bolton from 10am today (March 13). READ MORE: Hundreds turn out to give 'Sloppy
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Ribble Valley latest borough to get maximum rise in council tax
Residents in the Ribble Valley are the latest in East Lancashire to be hit by the maximum increase in council tax. Ribble Valley Borough Council has voted through a three per cent increase in its council tax for the forthcoming year. The rise
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Man branded 'abusive misogynist' after harassing ex-partner
A man who breached a restraining order by repeatedly contacting his ex-partner was branded an “abusive misogynist” by a district judge. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Louis Lockett used contact with his child as a reason for contacting his
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The traders leading the revival of a hidden gem in this East Lancashire town
Town centre shopping might seem a thing of the past in the modern age, but a group of traders in Accrington are proving that is not the case. For the first time in more than 30 years, the Victorian-era arcade between Warner Street and Church Street
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Hospice to host first community iftar this Ramadan month
East Lancashire Hospice has revealed details of its first ever 'community iftar' event. The event aims to bring the community together during Ramadan to find out about the hospice and the services it provides to their patients. The iftar is
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Mum’s drastic change after being ‘outnumbered’ by Corrie star husband and kids
A mum from Rawtenstall, who is married to a Coronation Street actor, has made a drastic change to her appearance after being “outnumbered” by her husband and children. Briony Aston, married to Sam Aston who plays Chesney Winter-Brown in the ITV
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East Lancs mum helped raise £33k for daughter with rare form of cancer
A mum from East Lancashire has helped raise more than £33,000 for her daughter with a rare form cancer. Four weeks ago, Vicky Robayna, originally from Helmshore, took her daughter Elizabeth to A&E as she was experiencing abdominal pain and
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Aldi staff in Lancashire to get pay rise for second time this year
Aldi is raising pay for store staff for the second time this year, extending its position as Lancashire's 'best paying supermarket'. Aldi store assistants and deputy store managers in Lancashire are set to receive a pay rise of 40p an hour from
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Two interns to meet Lancashire MP and visit Houses of Parliament
Two interns from a project in Burnley which provides support for people with learning difficulties have been invited to the Houses of Parliament. Tom Robinson and Kaitlin Knight, who are members of DFN Project SEARCH’s Youth Advisory Group, have
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Row after man's name used as election agent 'without consent' by candidate
A local election leaflet has sparked a political row after a man's name was listed as being a candidate's agent "without consent". Ghafar Khan, is standing for Labour in the Audley and Queen’s Park ward at this year’s Blackburn with Darwen Council
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Westholme School announces departure of principal
An independent school in Blackburn has announced the appointment of an interim principal, following the departure of Dr Richard Robson. Westholme School said it would be looking for a new permanent principal ‘as soon as possible’. The school
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Football club purchases new electronic substitutes board after kind donation
An East Lancashire football club has purchased a brand-new electronic substitutes board after a donation from two homebuilders. Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have continued their community outreach and support of Longridge Town FC with the
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Watch: Bishop of Blackburn takes on daring abseil to stop church roof collapsing
The Bishop of Blackburn braved dizzying heights to take on a daring abseiling challenge for charity. The Rt Rev Philip North, BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Graham Liver, Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle and others abseiled down St Laurence’s church
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Extra training call after tragic death of day-old baby in ‘concealed pregnancy’
EXTRA training has been recommended for social workers after the death of a day-old East Lancashire baby whose mother had concealed her pregnancy. An inquiry has heard the baby girl, whose mother had autistic spectrum disorder and has been named
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United Utilities unveils plans to improve rivers, beaches and lakes in region
United Utilities has released details of how it will deliver cleaner rivers, beaches, and lakes across the North West – the biggest investment of its kind in the UK. Schemes to help towards this goal have already been completed at sites in Nelson
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Take BBQs onto Lancashire moors this summer and you could be fined £1,000
Take BBQs onto the moors this spring and summer and you could be smacked with a £1,000 fine. That’s the message from Blackburn with Darwen Council as it drives home a warning about moorland fires and reminds people living in the region about a
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Free rides and face painting as council launch opening of market
The council has released more details about a free, family-friendly event, that’s set to take place in Accrington this weekend. To celebrate the launch of Market on the Square, Hyndburn Council has organised an opening event on Saturday, March
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East Lancs manufacturer steps into digital realm and transforms business
The director of a firm which designs and manufactures accessories for 4x4 vehicles has spoken about how the migration from paper to digital has transformed her business. Julia Buchanan, director of N & J Aluminium Linings, based in Clitheroe, said
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Rovers player raising awareness of condition that kills hundreds of babies a year
A Blackburn Rovers player is helping to raise awareness of a horrific condition that claims the lives of hundreds of children each year. Championship top-scorer Sammie Szmodics is helping Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, which provides care from
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'I won't be going up alone again!': Pensioner thanks rescue teams after collapsing
A 75-year-old who decided to trek up Pendle Hill for the first time has thanked emergency teams who took care of him after he collapsed. Ray Bailey collapsed on his way up Pendle Hill on Thursday (March 7) and was found by passers-by who called
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MARTIN FURBER: Sleep aids better mental health
This Friday marks World Sleep Day, a global campaign highlighting the importance of sleep for our physical and mental health. While we spend roughly a third of our lives asleep, it's often the first thing sacrificed in our busy schedules. However
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'Welcoming and inviting' primary school retains good Ofsted rating
A “welcoming and inviting” primary school has retained its good rating following an inspection by Ofsted. St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School in Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, was being inspected for the first time since it was converted to
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Likely candidates and a wildcard - Blackburn Rovers' options without Kyle McFadzean
Blackburn Rovers will be forced into a defensive reshuffle this weekend with Kyle McFadzean suspended. The experienced centre-back has started every match since John Eustace took over but will be forced to watch from the sidelines against Middlesbrough
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East Lancashire high school placed in the top 10 per cent for attendance
An East Lancashire school has been placed in the top 10 per cent of schools nationally - for pupil attendance. The Autumn term at Whitworth Community High School in Rossendale was in the top 10 per cent of all similar schools in England monitored
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Market traders’ chief hails ambitious plans to rejuvenate markets
Multi-million-pound regeneration plans for the markets in Rawtenstall, Bacup and Haslingden, have been commended by the country’s market traders’ leader. Joe Harrison, chief executive of the National Market Traders’ Federation, said investing in
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Blackburn College given Gold Award level status
Blackburn College has achieved Gold Award level status following an assessment by the National Cyber Security Centre. The college, which recently unveiled its £1.5million investment into cyber, computer science, digital and health teaching facilities
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Woman with 'bad attitude' banned from having contact with grandma, mother and sister
A WOMAN has been banned from having any contact with her grandma, mother and sister for 18 months following a second set of offences involving her family. Blackburn magistrates heard Tania Derbyshire was already subject to a suspended prison sentence