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Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford added to England squad
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford has been added to the England squad for their friendly against Belgium on Tuesday night. Crystal Palace shot stopper Sam Johnstone has pulled out due to an injury, meaning Trafford receives his first senior call-up
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Police and fire services descended on flats after 'concern for welfare'
Police and fire crews descended on a flats complex after a 'concern for welfare' this afternoon. Emergency services turned out en masse to Deakins Mill Way at around 3.45pm. It is understood they were called to a concern for welfare, but
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18 pictures from Ramsbottom Chocolate and Cheese Festival to make you drool
The sun fell favourably today as a well-loved food festival returned to town. Foodies rejoiced as Ramsbottom Chocolate and Cheese Festival arrived in the market town today, Sunday, March 24. The event ran from 12pm-4pm. Hundreds of people
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Strugglers Sutton deny Doolan’s Reds in capital
Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan was frustrated after a fifth league defeat in seven games, going down 3-1 at rock-bottom Sutton United in League Two on Saturday. Stanley started brightly in South London, backed by a travelling contingent
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Broughton on Tomasson exit and why Eustace was right man for Rovers
Gregg Broughton says Jon Dahl Tomasson’s Rovers exit had become “inevitable” – but is confident John Eustace can be a long-term success at Ewood Park. Tomasson left the club by mutual consent last month and has since taken charge of the Swedish
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Gregg Broughton on Adam Wharton sale and reinvesting funds
Gregg Broughton says Rovers wanted to keep Adam Wharton until at least the summer – but Crystal Palace’s interest “accelerated very quickly”. The young midfielder made a permanent switch to Selhurst Park in the January window, bringing in a “club
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School transport mix-up for county special needs students
AN investigation is under way after several vulnerable Lancashire children were found on board specialist school buses once the vehicles had returned to their depots. Lancashire County Council has launched a probe into three separate incidents
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Lancashire Police seize large amount of drugs and arrest man in Burnley
A 47-year-old man from Burnley has been arrested after police located a large amount of drugs. Officers from Lancashire Police attended the address on Abel Street yesterday afternoon (Saturday, March 23). He will be interviewed in due course
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Man in his 80s seriously injured by an e-bike crash in Burnley
A man in his 80s was seriously injured by an e-bike in Burnley last Friday (March 22). Lancashire Police officers officers were called at 4.23pm to Accrington Road to a report that a Sur-ron e-bike had collided with a pedestrian. The man suffered
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New football bill is 'important milestone' in game's future
In her fortnightly column, Blackburn MP Kate Hollern has welcomed the introduction of the Football Governance Bill to regulate the game in England. I was delighted to see the long-awaited publication of the Football Governance Bill last week.
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A stunning cycling route around Ribble Valley is perfect for Spring weekend
As the weather turns warmer and we begin to remember what the sun looks like, many of us are looking to get outside and away from urbanity – what better way than a bike ride around an area of outstanding natural beauty? Clitheroe is perfectly placed
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East Lancashire leisure centre saved by community handed £216k by Government
An East Lancashire leisure centre is one of seven that has been handed cash by the Government to help it stay open and serving the community. Whitworth Leisure Centre is one of the centres sharing £2.4 million in investment unveiled by the Department
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Egg-citing Easter trail returns to town centre
Details of this year’s 'Easter Escapade' in Blackburn town centre have been announced. The Easter Escapade trail has been created specifically for Blackburn, and will see 10 Easter-themed puzzles located around the town centre for families to find
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Dangers of carbon monoxide exposed in household survey
More than half of people surveyed in Blackburn did not have a carbon monoxide alarm at home. The survey also found a quarter were also not aware of the dangers that carbon monoxide posed. The findings were part of the team from Cadent community
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Meet the young team behind local pro-Palestine movement
What inspired a diverse group of young people to come together to hold a series of pro-Palestine events and protests? The group have been at the forefront of a number of demonstrations in the town centre and across Lancashire throughout the winter
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Speed limits on two major Lancashire roads are to be cut
The speed limits on two major Lancashire roads are to be cut in a bid to reduce the number of accidents occurring on them. The maximum speeds on parts of the A583 between Preston and Blackpool and sections of the A6 between Broughton and Lancaster
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Whitebirk retail park was home to Payless and MFI in the early days
The site of the former Whitebirk power station was transformed into one of the area’s first out of town retail parks in the 1980s. This aerial photo shows the retail park with MFI at the bottom of the photo and Payless, another DIY superstore
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Lancashire and South Cumbria health projects among finalists at awards
Two pieces of work involving the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board were recognised at the 'HSJ Partnership Awards'. The Integrated Care Board's work with Cyted, a data drive diagnostics company, on a successful cancer innovation
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Nick Ahad on bringing best-seller Boy at the Back of the Class to the stage
Nick Ahad admits that he didn’t fully appreciate the enormity of the task when he accepted the task of adapting the best-seller, The Boy at the Back of the Class for the stage. An author and playwright, journalist and arts presenter - most notably
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Szmodics proud to make Ireland debut in Belgium stalemate
Sam Szmodics says making his Ireland debut against Belgium was “one of the biggest days” of his career. Szmodics was named in the starting line-up by interim boss John O’Shea and played 71 minutes before making way for Michael Johnston. The
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£895K ‘dream home’ has heated pool, sauna and enviable countryside views
It is time to highlight our property of the week and this time we are taking you to Grindleton where a home with a heated pool is up for grabs. The property, on Main Street, is on the market for £895,000. It is described as a “charming and quality
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Another win as DanceSyndrome team celebrates at Manchester awards
A Lancashire-based charity after being honoured at the Northern Power Women Awards. DanceSyndrome was recognised in the 'Inclusive Innovators' category at the Northern Power Women Awards, an annual awards ceremony that aims to share the stories
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REVEALED: The part of Blackpool beach that could be lost forever
Part of Blackpool beach could be lost forever due to climate change unless an £11m bid for extra funding towards sea defences is successful. Rising sea levels and more extreme storms have been blamed for the risk to the beach at Anchorsholme which
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Sex offender breached suspended sentence by harrassing former partner
A sex offender who breached a suspended sentence order also harassed his former partner on multiple occasions. Cailan Hackett, 27, was given a 15-month term of imprisonment, suspended for 10 months, in April last year. However, a course of