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Rishi Sunak shares 'love and support' to Princess of Wales after cancer statement
Rishi Sunak has released a statement following the announcement that the Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer. The Prime Minister has said that the Princess has “the love and support of the whole country” after she announced she is
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Kate reveals she delayed cancer news to tell her children in an 'appropriate' way
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and discussed the importance of explaining the situation to her three children in a way "that is appropriate for them". She spoke about the “huge shock”
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Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video statement
Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer, she has announced. Revealing her diagnosis in an emotional video message, the Princess said: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” She added: “In January, I underwent
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‘Abhorrent’ man raped two women and tried to suffocate another with pillow
A man from Penwortham has this week been jailed for 19 years for a catalogue of offences committed against three young women. Kieran Larbey, 22, raped two of the women and assaulted the third, attempting to suffocate her with a pillow. Justice
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Blackburn chef follows in footsteps of famous dad on Great British Menu
A Blackburn chef has made it to the ‘banquet’ of the Great British Menu, after impressing chefs and celebrities with his dessert. Kirk Haworth’s dessert ‘A Taste of Unity’, an entirely plant-based dish, received a perfect score and he will now
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‘It’s lucky no one was killed’ – Two jailed after man shot in leg in busy area
Two people have been jailed for their part in a shooting in Skelmersdale, of which officer said it was “sheer good fortune that no one else was injured or killed”. Police were called to Birch Green Road at 6.11pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
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Rovers to 'subsidise 25 per cent' of Leeds away tickets
Rovers have announced they will “subsidise 25 per cent” of ticket prices for the upcoming trip to Leeds United. The fixture takes place at Elland Road on Saturday, April 13 (12.30pm) and is the penultimate away game of the Championship season.
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Mum's shock to find herd of COWS outside her new-build house
A mum was rudely interrupted in her new-build home - by a herd of cows. Michaela Wimbleton, 26, went to investigate when she heard odd noises outside her property in Longridge. She was "shocked" to find cows - and thinks it is because the
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LGBTQ+ rainbow zebra crossing defaced just a day after being installed
A zebra crossing that was given a rainbow makeover in solidarity with a town’s LGBTQ+ community has been vandalised – one day after being unveiled. The colourful crossing in Blackpool - one of six that cost a total of £35,000 - was defaced with
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Town centre road closed following burst water pipe
Drivers are being warned to find an alternative route through the town centre following an emergency road closure. A section of Northgate outside the new Akbar’s and Blackburn Library has been closed. Drivers heading to this area of the town
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East Lancs MP rants at Nike and FA over 'woke' England flag on new kit
East Lancashire MP Jake Berry has demanded sports manufacturer Nike and the FA make a change to the new England national football team shirt. The Rossendale and Darwen Conservative MP went on a rant on his Talk TV show about the new shirt, which
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How Rovers' run-in compares to rivals as clubs battle against drop
The Championship table is tight as always and Rovers are among a number of clubs who still have work to do to secure safety heading into the final eight games. Eustace’s men will be keen to get points on the board in the coming weeks, starting
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Hypnotist used ‘insidious tactics’ to hack social media and sell intimate photos
A hypnotist who hit the headlines after a council broke with tradition to allow him to perform in the town centre is now in prison for fraud and hacking. Robert Temple performed at Bolton's Albert Halls on February 10 after an application for a
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Celebrations at People's Postcode Lottery jackpot win in East Lancs
Residents in Church are celebrating this morning (March 12) after they won the £1,000 jackpot in the People’s Postcode Lottery. Those with a ticket and a BB5 4DQ postcode have been awarded the prize in the fundraising lottery’s daily prize draw
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Lancashire man 'Mr N' wins £117,000 on EuroMillions lottery draw
A man is hoping to travel to Australia, Thailand or Vietnam after winning £117,360 in the EuroMillions draw. The man, who did not wish to be been named and is known only as 'Mr N' from Lancashire, matched the five main numbers and one Lucky Star
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Former police officer pleads guilty to sending images of suspect to wife
A former police officer from Oswaldtwistle is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to sending images of an injured suspect to his wife. Cameron Hanson, who worked as a police officer in the Ribble Valley, changed his plea for one of the 16 counts
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Stanley confirm appointment of John Doolan as permanent boss
Stanley have appointed John Doolan as manager on a permanent basis following a stint as interim boss. Doolan, who has led the team since the departures of John Coleman and Jimmy Bell, has put pen to paper over a “three-year plus” contract at the
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The 4 things drivers must do before car tax costs increase in April
Experts have issued warnings to UK drivers ahead of significant increase to car tax charges next month. Vehicle excise duty (VED) on all but the cleanest new and used cars will increase from April 1, with an increase of around 6 per cent expected
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Girl, 13, in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by motorbike
A man has been arrested after a 13-year-old was left with serious injuries, when she was struck by a motorbike in Burnley. She is currently in hospital. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous
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Northern train derails causing travel chaos for Lancashire commuters
A Northern train derailed this morning (March 22) causing travel disruption across parts of Lancashire. The train, which was travelling towards Barrow, came off the tracks near Grange-over-Sands station. No trains are running between Barrow-in-Furness
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Blackburn toilet roll firm poised for multi-million pound takeover
Blackburn-based Accrol is set to be bought by Portuguese paper firm Navigator in a deal worth around £127.5m. Accrol is one of the biggest suppliers of toilet tissues, kitchen rolls, facial tissues, and wet wipes and supplies to many of the UK's
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Liam Livingstone's nod to beloved Rovers ahead of IPL
Lancashire and England cricketer Liam Livingstone has taken inspiration from his beloved Rovers ahead of the Indian Premier League. Livingstone will represent Punjab Kings at the famous tournament, with their first game taking place against Delhi
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Clitheroe Castle keep to reopen within fortnight after repairs
REPAIRS to the historic keep at Clitheroe Castle should be complete within the next fortnight, it has been confirmed. Work on the 800-year-old castle keep, which is a popular tourist attraction, and upgrades to nearby Castle Street were raised
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Town's 'hidden gem' announces extended opening hours to mark 150th year
MUSEUM chiefs have announced extended opening hours as part of a cultural landmark's 150th anniversary year. Bosses at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery have confirmed the additional time to browse will be rolled out from April 2. The museum
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Care worker stole £480 from extremely vulnerable patient
A carer betrayed the trust of an "extremely vulnerable" patient by stealing his bank card and making a withdrawal. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Oluwatope Akinwusi was working in a home for people with severe mental health issues when he committed
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Netflix film crews descend on closed pub where rock band are set to perform
Netflix film crews have been spotted at a closed pub In Burnley as filming for Bank of Dave: The Sequel officially gets underway. Pictures have emerged of film crews at The Talbot pub, on Church Street, which has been closed for several years.
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Father and 2-year-old son take on Pendle Hill trek for charity
A father and son from Blackburn are hoping to raise funds for an Islamic Education Centre. Talib Akhtar and son Muhammad, who is just two-years-old will be scaling Pendle Hill on Sunday April 21 to help raise funds towards the renovations of the
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Man, 95, dedicated life to charity after wife died of ovarian cancer
A man from Whitworth has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Cancer Research UK after losing his wife to ovarian cancer Retired engineer Arnold Ashworth, 95, has been named a Cancer Research UK Honorary Fellow – an accolade his
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Education provider recognised for revolutionising how primary schools teach computing
A Blackburn education provider has been recognised for revolutionising how primary schools teach computing. Jam Coding was awarded in the ‘commitment to skills’ category at the recent Red Rose Awards held in Blackpool. Explaining why they chose
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Baseball player ‘hits home run’ after being chosen to represent Great Britain
A woman from Burnley has scored a metaphorical home run after being selected to represent Great Britain baseball. Samiya Rahman has been chosen to represent her country on the Great Britain women’s 2024 roster. The 26-year-old, who is training
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Women stole vulnerable man's wallet and attempted to buy alcohol using his card
Two women stole a vulnerable man’s wallet after breaking into his flat and attempted to buy alcohol using his bank card. Danielle Boyarin, 28; Anastasia Dearden, 28; and Paul Birtwell, 32, appeared at Burnley Crown Court charged with a range of
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Council commemorates 50th anniversary by planting giant redwoods
A borough council in East Lancashire has planted two redwood groves to mark its 50th anniversary. Ribble Valley Borough Council planted the trees in Clitheroe and Longridge and is to plant further giant redwoods throughout the borough to mark its
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Borough's mayor visits youth centre to see their success first hand
The mayor of Pendle has visited Pendle YES Hub to observe the vital services it provides to young people in the borough. During his visit, Councillor Brian Newman spoke with staff and participants, as well as its partner organisations, to understand
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Worried staff speak out as mental hospital closure nears
Worried staff said they could end up working and commuting for up to 15 hours a day following plans to shut a Whalley mental health hospital. The former Calderstones Hospital site in Mitton Road is set to close at the end of the month, according
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Boxer to flip tyre 10,000 times to help brain tumour patient
A boxer is flipping a 260kg tyre 10,000 times to help a woman with inoperable brain tumour. Bill Hodgson is taking on the gruelling challenge after hearing of the plight of 26-year-old Jordan Copestake. Bill was recently at the new Akbar's
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Corners in Accrington was victim of the creation of Eastgate
This photo from February 1987 was taken to show two businesses which were to be demolished as a new road layout came to Accrington. You are looking on Melbourne Street and both Corners public house on the junction with Water Street and K and
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Sigurdsson forced off as Iceland beat Israel in Euro play-off
Arnor Sigurdsson helped Iceland reach the Euro play-off final – but was forced off following a reckless tackle. Sigurdsson played 75 minutes as Age Hareide's side recorded a 4-1 victory against Israel to move within 90 minutes of a place in this
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Hyndburn school able to purchase new library books with fresh funding
A Hyndburn school has been awarded £1,000 to spend on books for its library following a successful bid to the LoveReading4Kids scheme. The Hyndburn Academy in Rishton is the first senior school to be awarded funding and was one of more than 650
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There is more to come from Rovers for run-in, says Tronstad
Sondre Tronstad says the Rovers squad must “stick together” as they prepare for the final block of games in the Championship season. John Eustace’s side still have work to in the coming weeks as they aim to pull away from the relegation zone.
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Businesses baffled over man who dumps raw chicken on road
Business owners are baffled as to why a man is repeatedly dumping a box of raw chicken outside their premises. The latest incident happened this week on the unnamed street between Cleaver Street and Quarry Street, close to Blackburn town centre
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Nursery manager looking to continue mother's legacy as she takes over
The manager of a Great Harwood nursery is looking to continue her mother’s legacy after taking over the running of the business. Glenis Haworth ran The Elms Private Day Nursery for 40 years, starting when her daughter Kathy was 10. With Glenis
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Run down Victorian park in Blackburn to benefit from £750K funding
A park in Blackburn, parts of which have fallen into a state of disrepair in recent years, is set to benefit from £750,000 in regeneration funding. The transformation of Corporation Park is one of many projects across the town and borough that
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Private GP service begins at Blackburn hospital
The Beardwood Hospital has launched a new private GP service offering patients in Blackburn face-to-face consultations. The addition of the new service is part of a wider project to do what it says will 'enhance and expand the facilities and services
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Desensitised, the trio out to collect new fans as they head to Barnoldswick
Next weekend music lovers in the area are going to get the chance to catch the all-girl trio being championed by Suzi Quatro. Desensitised will play Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre next Saturday night, one of the band’s first gigs in almost