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Four fire engines called to derelict building blaze
The fire service was called to a derelict building fire in Bacup today (March 21). At around 6.20pm, four fire engines from Burnley and Bacup were called to Heys Street. The fire service was in attendance for around 50 minutes. A spokesperson
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Road closed and motorists being diverted due to ‘police incident’
A road in Haslingden is closed and motorists are being diverted after a “police incident”. According to AA Traffic and Travel, a police incident has been reported on Helmshore Road. The road is closed both ways from Highfield Park to Whitecroft
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Motorcyclist, in 30s, in hospital with serious head injuries after crash
Officers are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man suffered serious injuries in a road traffic collision in Preston. Officers were called at 6.22pm yesterday (20 March) to Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, at the junction with Broadsman Road.
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Andrew Snowden discussing plan to keep Lancs people and businesses safer online
Andrew Snowden, police and crime commissioner for Lancashire, has brought business leaders together to discuss the issues of cyber security. The roundtable saw 14 people from policing, local government and business, and universities, share their
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Image released as police investigate ‘hit and run’ involving teen girl
A CCTV image has been released as police investigate reports of a 'hit and run' in Burnley. Police are appealing for witnesses after being called about an incident, on Briercliffe Road, at around 3.25 pm today (March 21). It was reported that
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‘Eyesore’ bangers and 43 untaxed vehicles seized by police
Dozens of untaxed and abandoned vehicles have been seized by police, from towns around Pendle. Over the past two days, officers have assisted the DVLA and council in removing untaxed vehicles. Fines have been issued and abandoned and suspected
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Road blocked and warning of travel delays after crash
A road in Higham is partially blocked, and traffic is building, after a crash. According to AA Traffic and Travel, a crash has been reported on Barrowford Road, both ways between Higham Road and Fir Trees Lane. It is affecting traffic between
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Three men arrested after police find £11K in car travelling on M6
Three men have been arrested after police stopped a car that was travelling on the M6 on Wednesday (March 20). Around £11,000 was found in the vehicle. Two men, aged 34 and 26, were arrested on suspicion of money laundering. After searching
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Council handed half a million pounds to improve traffic lights systems
Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded more than half a million pounds from the Department of Transport to improve the borough's traffic lights. The Traffic Signal Obsolescence Grant (TSOG) is a £30m fund to upgrade traffic light systems, replacing
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'A privilege' - Rhodes remembers good times at Ewood Park
It is hard to believe that it has already been eight years since Jordan Rhodes left Ewood Park. The tenacious forward quickly became a fan favourite, scoring 85 goals during a three-and-a-half-year spell at Rovers. A decade ago, Rhodes enjoyed
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High street transformed and buildings saved from dereliction thanks to £1m fund
Several buildings in Bacup have been restored and the town’s high street has been revitalised thanks to more than £1 million in funding. Councillors met with representatives from Historic England, to mark the transformation of Bacup’s High Street
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Rovers youngster on injury struggles and Montserrat call-up
Lenni Cirino is relishing the prospect of testing himself on the international stage following a difficult couple of years due to injury. The Rovers Under-21 defender has been called up to the Montserrat senior squad for the first time along with
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Man breached sexual harm order by travelling to meet teenage girl
A SEX offender who is a danger to women breached a court order by deceiving police as he travelled to have sex with a teenage girl. Callum Cox, 23, told officers during a home visit he did not have a mobile phone, access to the internet, or social
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Exhibition to mark decade of Adidas Spezial in curator's hometown of Darwen
An international Adidas exhibition to celebrate 10 years of its successful Spezial range is to be hosted in Darwen. A lifelong three-stripe fan, Gary Aspden, who is from the town, previously headed up the label’s Entertainment Team globally and
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Bands head for East Lancs showcase this weekend at Sunbird Records
A band touring their debut album and a Lancashire outfit garnering national radio airplay are heading to Darwen this weekend. Norwich-based Brown Horse are on the bill at Sunbird Records, in The Circus, from 8pm on Saturday, March 23. The alt-country
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Drivers warned as Darwen road shut after crash
Drivers have been warned to expect delays following a crash in Darwen. Police said the incident happened on Sudell Road, near Darwen Aldridge Academy. A police spokesperson said: “The road is currently closed whilst we attend. Please find alternative
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Bournemouth boss on James Hill's 'very good' Rovers loan
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been impressed with James Hill following a “very good loan” at Rovers. Hill spent the first half of the campaign at Ewood Park and was regularly involved, making 20 appearances in all competitions. The versatile
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Man who spent £200 a day on cocaine looked at sexual images of kids
A drug addict who used to spend £200 a day on cocaine looked at sexual images of children. Ryan Parker, 39, of Whalley Road, Blackburn, said that his offence of looking at indecent images of children was "one million per cent" down to his alcohol
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Primary school commended for providing 'exceptional' care to pupils
A Blackburn primary school has been described as ‘caring and supportive’ by inspectors. St Luke and St Philip's Primary School, A Church of England Academy, is based in Hancock Street, Blackburn, recently had a statutory Anglican and Methodist
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Council urges residents to play part in eliminating food waste
A council has urged its residents to play a part in eliminating the amount of food waste produced in the borough. Blackburn with Darwen Council says, on average, each household in the UK is wasting £700 a year by throwing away food that could still
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Eight armed forces veterans to take part in sleep out for homeless veterans
Eight ex-forces veterans from East Lancashire will be giving up their beds for a night to raise awareness of veteran homelessness. The Great Tommy Sleep Out will take place on the green opposite the war memorial in Barnoldswick on Saturday night
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East Lancs play equipment maker finds lack of spending on playgrounds in country
A playground equipment manufacturer in Burnley has published research showing how a lack of outdoor play provision can be detrimental to children's mental and physical health. ESP Play, based in Eastham Place in the town, gathered figures from
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Author's mission to educate Blackburn kids about dangers of county lines
A children’s author from Blackburn has made it her mission to educate young people about the dangers of county lines. During a week of intensification by Lancashire police, which saw 17 people arrested in the east of the county during drugs raids
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'Their faces were a picture' - Primary school awarded £5k to buy 25 iPads for pupils
A primary school in Clitheroe is celebrating after bagging a £5,000 donation from national housebuilder Persimmon. St. Michael and St John’s RC Primary School was awarded the money after applying to Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative.
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New technology could cut waiting times for skin cancer patients
A new digital dermatology platform could cut waiting times for patients in East Lancashire with suspected skin cancer. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) has begun using the Pathpoint eDerma technology to help better manage the growing
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Historic civic memorabilia made up of 'precious artefacts' back home in Darwen
Several items of historic civic memorabilia have been returned home to Darwen - and are on display to the public. An ornamental casket, a ceremonial mace and a historic trophy were presented in a civic ceremony by the Mayor of Blackburn, Cllr
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More than 300 free Easter eggs up for grabs at Good Friday football match
Children attending a clash between two Lancashire football teams on Good Friday will receive a free Easter egg. Accrington Stanley and Accrington-based training provider North Lancs Training Group (NLTG) have announced the return of their egg-stra
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Campaigners delighted as disabled toilets on the rise in Blackburn
Accessible toilets for the severely disabled are on the increase in Blackburn with Darwen. Changing Places are toilets equipped with facilities that support people with mobility-limiting disabilities to use toilet facilities with dignity. They
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Parked cars blocking bin wagons from picking up rubbish on this street
Residents and the council have urged people to park more responsibly after workers were unable to access a Blackburn estate. Refuse collectors could not access a section of Hare Clough Close, off Bennington Street, on Wednesday. It was not the
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Former commercial office building to be transformed into flats
A former commercial office building is set to be transformed into flats. Grant McEwan, of Perfect Properties Ltd, applied to Pendle Council in January seeking prior approval to transform part of the Colne Commercial Centre in Exchange Street into
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Worries over ‘delayed’ investigations and updates on complaints at council
A Pendle councillor is worried about alleged delays into investigations about councillors and officers accused of bad behaviour, along with questions about resources, processes and attitudes surrounding complaints and grievances. Coun Ash Sutcliffe
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Burger van man and 'breadwinner' for his large family banned for drug driving
A BURGER van man put his livelihood in jeopardy by drug driving. Blackburn magistrates heard Souhel Mohammed was also the breadwinner for his five children and his wife, who was expecting twins. Mohammed, 38, of Romney Walk, Blackburn, pleaded
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Man harassed ex-partner and sent threatening messages
A MAN began harassing his partner when she ended the relationship. Blackburn magistrates heard Scott Watson sent threatening messages and turned up at her home, kicking at the door after being refused entry. Watson, 37, of Glasson Close, Blackburn
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Pub of the Week which has the 'best roast dinner in the Ribble Valley'
Every week we love to choose an East Lancashire pub that has been gaining popularity in the community for our 'Pub of the Week' feature. This week we have chosen an Old Langho pub, where staff say they have the 'best roast in the Ribble Valley'
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Revamped playground in East Lancashire village reopens to public
A playground that was closed while it was revamped has now reopened to the public. The new and improved play area in Weir was a joint project by Rossendale Borough Council, Weir Pride, and Investing in Communities. As part of the upgrade, the
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Emotional support chicks flock to retirement home to comfort residents
A retirement village has welcomed a flock of chicks to bring comfort to residents. The exciting initiative aims to enrich the lives of residents at Buckshaw Retirement Village in Chorley by bringing a touch of nature and nostalgia into their daily
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Eustace hoping for squad boost heading into final fixtures
John Eustace could have more options available after the international break and hopes it will give the Rovers squad a boost heading into their final eight games. Aynsley Pears and Sondre Tronstad both returned to the side during the goalless draw
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New street markets agreed during £20m revamp scheme
STREET markets are set to be held on Thursdays and Saturdays while a major regeneration project is ongoing for Accrington. Councillors have agreed to back casual markets on these two days - based on current trading trends - while the town's market
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Slate roof finally restored to famous town centre building
A once-famous Blackburn snooker club has a slate roof for the first time in four years. The new slates were installed by workers this week, nearly a year since the roof was replaced at the site, on Clayton Street Work has been halted a number
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Strictly star Graziano gets personal with show heading to Blackburn
It’s a statement that will have female fans of Strictly swooning. “Yes, I am a romantic, I can’t help it,” says Graziano Di Prima as we discuss his highly-personal new show which comes to Blackburn on Sunday. Graziano has quickly established