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Police ‘bin the bangers’ as abandoned and suspected stolen vehicles seized
Police officers have seized several vehicles in Nelson as operation ’bin the bangers’ continues. Today (March 20) the police, DVLA, DVSA and the Council, attended several areas in Nelson. 17 vehicles were seized for being untaxed, two suspected
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Martin Lewis shares how to get 'very cheapest' easyJet flights - you need to be quick
Are you planning a holiday and wondering how to get the cheapest flights? Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared a tip for those of us who are flying with easyJet. In a video posted to his X account, formerly Twitter, Lewis has shared one
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Who is Aaron Taylor-Johnson's wife Sam Taylor-Johnson & why is it controversial?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson are one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples. Aaron, 33, and Sam, 57, are well-established in their respective careers. Sam is a director perhaps best known for her work directing major
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Mum ‘drowning in grief’ as men who killed son in one punch attack are jailed
The mother of a man, who was killed with one punch following a night out in Preston, said she “drowns in grief every day”, as her son’s killers receive their sentences. Jack Jermy-Doyle, 25, was training to be a barrister and was planning to get
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Man, in 60s, in serious condition in hospital after crash
A man is in hospital after a crash in Preston today (March 20). Officers were called to Ribbleton Avenue, at its junction with Acregate Lane, at around 7.55am. A Toyota van had crashed into a pedestrian crossing traffic light. The driver
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‘Find alternative routes’- Heavy traffic as police deal with crash in Blackburn
*UPDATE: The road has now reopened* Police have urged motorists to find alternative routes when travelling, after a crash in Blackburn. Officers are dealing with a crash at the mini roundabout at the junction of Heys Lane and Livesey Branch
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Blackburn with Darwen leader backs vote to terminate 'poor' train company’s contract
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a motion for a train company’s services to be nationalised due to its “poor performance”. Transport for the North (TfN), a body which provides advice to the Government, passed a motion on Wednesday
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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report widespread issues on sites
Social media users have complained of Instagram and Facebook being down. Down Detector, a site monitoring problems online, including with social media apps, noted a spike in reports related to Instagram and Facebook today. Over 1,000 people
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Car owners who litter in Blackburn with Darwen to be fined £75
All owners of cars who are seen littering in Blackburn with Darwen will now receive a penalty notice following a 'successful' pilot which saw 47 tickets issued. The pilot started in June of last year, and saw Blackburn with Darwen council officers
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Ex-Rovers man rules himself out of running for Ireland job
Former Rovers midfielder Lee Carsley has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager. Carsley led England to European Under-21 Championship glory last summer following a memorable win against Spain in the final. The
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EFL chair on potential changes to FFP rules for Championship clubs
EFL chairman Rick Parry expects changes to Financial Fair Play rules for Championship clubs – but next season will likely come too soon to implement them. UEFA introduced new regulations in 2022 and it has been speculated the Premier League could
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Librarian hopes to win £1m as she easily makes it to £4,000 question on ITV quiz show
An Accrington woman raced to the £4,000 mark in hit quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Maria King managed to qualify by putting characters from Coronation Street in alphabetical order in just 4.4 seconds and was invited into the hot seat
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East Lancashire high school announces it is closed for the day
An East Lancashire high school has announced it is closed today due to a major water leak. Haslingden High School has had a huge leak in one of its science labs which has affected the electrics and the ceiling below. As a result, the building
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Fire service chief slams abuse directed at non-Muslim staff who fasted
A fire service chief has slammed those abusing non-Muslim staff for fasting during the month of Ramadan, as part of a community campaign. Lancashire Fire and Rescue teams posted an image on social media saying they were supporting the ‘I am not
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Sam Szmodics on Ireland call-up and 'hunger' to make debut
Sam Szmodics is determined to grasp his opportunities with both hands ahead of Ireland's friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland in Dublin. The forward was called up by interim boss John O’Shea as a result of his prolific Rovers form, having
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Martin Lewis shares ‘lucrative’ way to make £1,000 following ‘seamless’ process
Martin Lewis recently appeared on This Morning to share his advice on a “lucrative way to make money” and bag yourself £1,000. It comes as many UK banks are currently offering money incentives to switch accounts, including NatWest and Santander
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Greggs stores 'closed around the UK' due to 'IT glitch'
Greggs is “experiencing issues accepting payments” as reports suggest shops across the country have been forced to shut. A statement from the popular bakery chain said: “We are working to resolve this as soon as possible.” A number of customers
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Council says "avoid Darwen town centre due to traffic lights failure"
Commuters are being asked to avoid Darwen town centre due to a traffic lights failure. Last night (Tuesday, March 19), Blackburn with Darwen Council sent a team of engineers out to the A666 in Darwen, close to Darwen Leisure Centre, after reports
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Jordan North: ‘I've been vaping for years - now I’m asking what’s REALLY in them’
Burnley radio presenter, Jordan North, is to investigate the world of vaping in a new BBC Three show, which airs today (March 20). Jordan, who has been smoking since the age of 16, started vaping a few years ago to cut back on cigarettes but now
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Lancashire town named as the friendliest place to visit in the UK
A town in Lancashire has been named the friendliest place in the UK in a new survey. In the report, compiled by rail operator LNER, data from the Office of National Statistics, along with hospitality rating, were analysed to reveal the friendliest
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Historic hotel which closed last year goes on the market
A historic hotel that closed down in December after almost 30 years of operation has gone on the market. Rosehill House Hotel in Burnley closed with immediate effect on December 12 after father and daughter owners John Doherty and Emma Pennington
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Residents celebrate new speed sign in village near Blackburn
A new digital speed sign has been installed in a village near Blackburn as part of the latest efforts to help reduce speed in the area. Residents in Guide say they have already noticed a difference in how fast vehicles are driving along the busy
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Entrepreneur's tech outfit is latest Blackburn Youth Zone patron
A Lancashire firm headed by a Blackburn entrepreneur is the latest silver patron for the borough's youth zones. Mo Isap, chief exec of the IN4 Group, the Preston-based tech outfit, wants to help to unlock the potential of Blackburn and Darwen's
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Aerospace company's plans for new 'Contractors Village' submitted
An aerospace company is looking to overhaul its ‘Contractors Village’ by introducing new temporary accommodation. BAE Systems near Samlesbury says the site is proposed to accommodate four regular compounds for site-based contractors, each with
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Star soprano Alexandra Lowe's delight at bringing stories to life with Opera North
When Alexandra Lowe steps on to the stage at The Lowry tomorrow night as one of the stars of Opera North’s production of Cosi fan tutti, it will be something of a homecoming. For Alexandra, one of the rising stars of the opera world, grew up in
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Historic Ewood Park boardroom moved to new home in Rovers ground
If only those timbers could talk .... This photo from 1994 shows part of the original woodwork being removed from the boardroom at Ewood Park for renovation. All the wood panelling and original fittings were to be found a new home in the
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Woman fled to neighbour for help after attack by her partner
A man from Padiham strangled his then-partner in his home causing the neighbours to ring the police. Stuart James Haworth, 46, of Bendwood Close, Padiham, told police: "I did not punch her I gripped her to the floor" when he was arrested. Burnley
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Man stole thousands of pounds of designer clothes from Lancashire stores
A man who carried out high-value shop thefts in Lancashire claimed he was stealing to order to pay off a drug debt. Blackburn magistrates heard Alexander Kennedy stole clothing worth more than £4,500 from stores in Burnley, Haslingden and Preston
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The real impact of your missed or late payments on your credit score
A credit card expert has explained what the real impact of missing and making late payments is on your credit score. The cost of living crisis has meant that many Brits have turned to credit cards and loans to financially support themselves.
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Doctor honoured at Global Women in Healthcare Awards
An NHS doctor been honoured at this year’s Global Women in Healthcare Awards for her work training undergraduates and promoting leadership. Dr Mumtaz Patel, Postgraduate Associate Dean in NHS England North West’s Workforce Training and Education
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25 amazing images from community iftar in town centre
People from across Barnoldswick enjoyed a free meal thanks to an outdoor community iftar. The annual community event was organised by Barnoldswick Town Council in collaboration with the Usmania takeaway, with the aim of ‘fostering unity, understanding
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Council picks operator for flexible work hub
Council chiefs are set to draft in a Yorkshire flexible working spaces specialist to manage a prestige regeneration project in Accrington. Harrogate-based 2-Work Group has been selected as the preferred operator by Hyndburn Council for a shared
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MARTIN FURBER: How to help with neurodiversity
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It's a time to recognise and celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of people with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. While neurodiversity itself isn't a mental health condition
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Open invite to all to enjoy Iftar meal with neighbours at mosque
People from across Blackburn are being invited to a mosque for an Iftar event. The Al-Momineen Mosque, in Ash Street, is hosting the event which aims to bring communities together and celebrate the ‘beauty of Ramadan’ on Saturday, March 30.
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Woman stole car and took police on chase while 14 times over cocaine limit
A woman stole her friend’s car and sold it for drug money before stealing another vehicle and taking police on a chase through the streets of Blackburn while 14 times over the legal limit for cocaine. Rebecca Garner was drinking at a friend’s house
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Minister 'dedicated' to helping young people into work following Blackburn event
The country’s minister for disabled people, health, and work says she is “dedicated to helping young people into work” following an event in Blackburn. Mims Davies MP was the guest of honour at a recent careers fair held at Blackburn & Darwen Youth
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Tributes pour in for former football club chairman and toy shop owner
Tributes have been paid to a former Darwen Football Club chairman who has died, aged 86. Denis Jepson died at his home on Tuesday, March 5. A former chair for Darwen FC, Denis was involved in the club from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s.
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What is ovarian cancer? Symptoms, causes and possible treatments
While you might have heard about ovarian cancer, you might be unsure of the symptoms you should look out for as well as the causes and how it’s treated. This type of cancer “can affect anyone who has ovaries” but it “mostly affects women over the
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Birmingham share Mowbray update as Rowett interim role confirmed
Birmingham have confirmed the appointment of Gary Rowett as interim manager for the remaining eight games of the season, with Tony Mowbray taking a formal medical leave until the start of pre-season. Former Rovers boss Mowbray has been taking a
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Councillors seeking 'urgent review' into proposed major new cemetery
Councillors are seeking an “urgent review” into a proposed major new cemetery after “site investigations have shown that at least one-quarter of the site is unsuitable for burials”. Councillors David Whipp and Chris Church of Pendle Council want
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Man breached sexual assault order after eviction and move to Burnley
A man found guilty of sexual assault breached his court requirements after he failed to tell police he had moved to Burnley. Connor McInearney, 27, of Windsor Street, was arrested by police on January 28 after they were investigating another matter
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Country pub looking to continue revival by offering guest bedrooms
A Ribble Valley pub is looking to continue its transformation having submitted a planning application for three guest bedrooms. The Black Bull Inn in Old Langho was taken over five years ago in a “dilapidated” state, according to the applicant,
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Plans for two substations and associated works at former industrial site
Plans have gone in for the erection of two substations and associated works at a former industrial site which was earmarked for an employment block. Lee Waring, of Filtrox Carlson Ltd, has applied to Pendle Council to erect two substations in the
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Artisan markets returning to this East Lancashire town following winter break
An artisan market will be returning to Darwen later this month following a winter break. The markets, run by Crafty Vintage, will restart on Saturday, March 30 running from 11am to 4pm, and will continue on the last Saturday of each month in Darwen
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Borough council launches climate website to highlight action its taking
An East Lancashire borough council has launched its climate action website as part of Global Recycling Day. Burnley Council launched the site on Monday (March 18) to highlight the actions it has taken to reduce its carbon footprint since announcing
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£1,000 worth of locked up bikes stolen as children enjoy playground
A dad has spoken out after three bikes were stolen as children stopped to enjoy the playground at Witton Park. The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Sunday (March 17). The three 13-year-olds had secured their bikes individually to an immovable
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Retelling the Creation story in silks at Blackburn Cathedral
Huge silk panels exploring the story of Creation in the Bible are drawing visitors to Blackburn Cathedral. Textile artist Jacqui Parkinson has laboured on 12 enormous displays under the banner of 'Threads through Creation'. And her outstanding
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Fire safety checks at all mental health units after fatal fire
FIRE chiefs are inspecting all of Lancashire’s mental health facilities in the wake of a Christmas Day fire at a Blackburn unit which claimed the life of a patient. Police and fire service investigations are said to be underway following the death
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Watch: Three cars wrecked after crash on residential road
Here's the moment two cars were wrecked following a multi-vehicle crash in a residential road in Blackburn. The incident happened during the early evening hours on Monday (March 18) on Johnston Street. Police said no arrests were made over
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Paedophile had hundreds of images of children including babies
An 18 year old was found with more than 450 sexual images of children on his mobile phone and laptop, some of who were just six months old. Lancashire Police attended the address of Brenden Wyer, of Simpson Street, Burnley, after an investigation
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Eustace keen to make most of international break ahead of 'massive games'
John Eustace is eager to make the most of time on the training pitch during the international break following a busy spell in the Championship. The fixtures have come thick and fast since Eustace took charge at Ewood Park but there is now a chance