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Tributes pour in after death of Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star, age 40
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “bubbly and caring” reality television star following his tragic death. George Gilbey has died suddenly at the age of 40. Although currently unconfirmed, he is believed to be the man who died after a fall from height
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Man who was 'heavily involved in drug supply' jailed
A man has been jailed for more than eight years for drug offences in Chorley. Robert Dooley was arrested in October 2021 after he was seen dealing drugs. A further investigation by the South division Proactive Target Team showed he was more
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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
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Man charged after teenager seriously injured by motorbike
A man has been charged after a 13-year-old was left with serious injuries when she was struck by a motorbike in Burnley. Officers were called at 3.15pm on Wednesday, March 21, to Briercliffe Road to a report of a crash. They found that an off-road
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Golf course site earmarked for 25 metre tall 5G telecoms mast
An East Lancashire golf course could be set for a 25 metre high telecommunications tower capable of handling 5G signals. If constructed, it would replace a nearby mobile phone mast which would be demolished. Manchester-based Icon Tower Infrastructure
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Man jailed for life for Allison Dodds murder in Blackpool
The family of Allison Dodds have paid tribute to her after a man was jailed for life for her murder. Alexander Hindley, 35, pleaded guilty in February to murdering Allison at his flat in Redcar Road, Blackpool. Police were called shortly before
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Drug dealer caught by police trying to hide 124g of cocaine in his underwear
Three men were snared supplying drugs across Lancashire after one was caught trying to hide 124g of cocaine in his underwear. Cocaine was transported into Preston by Colin Pritchard between the end of September 2022 and February 2023. Pritchard
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Opening date for Marco’s New York Italian in Blackpool announced
A new Marco Pierre White restaurant is opening in Blackpool and the release date has been announced. If you’re interested in trying, Marco’s New York Italian, you can already book your table despite the venue not opening until May. Forming
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'Big blow' - Rovers winger Sigurdsson out for rest of season
Arnor Sigurdsson is set to miss the rest of the season through injury, Rovers boss John Eustace has confirmed. The winger was forced off during Iceland’s 4-1 win against Israel following a reckless tackle by Roy Revivo that saw he defender sent
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Police appeal after toddler riding cycle dies in crash
A four-year-old boy has tragically died following a crash in Preston. Police were called at 4.36pm yesterday (March 26) to New Rough Hey, Ingol. Officers said a Citroen Relay minibus had set off and hit a child who was riding a pedal cycle.
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Castle to be lit up green to mark borough's Golden Jubilee
A historic East Lancashire monument is to be lit up to mark the 50th anniversary of Ribble Valley Council. Clitheroe Castle will be bathed in green light this weekend to mark the golden jubilee of the borough. Forest green is the corporate
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Has a new Banksy artwork popped up in Blackburn?
Has the mystery artist Banksy been at work in Blackburn? Some residents think so after seeing a new piece of street art pop up in the town centre. The stencilled graffiti certainly fits the style of Banksy – whose real identity remains a mystery
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'Iconic' Saturday night BBC quiz show to return in 2024 with new series
Saturday night quiz show The Weakest Link will return for a new series later in 2024 with host Romesh Ranganathan, the BBC has confirmed. The 'iconic' BBC quiz show originally began back in 2000, hosted by Anne Robinson before coming to an end
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First-time home buyers to be offered new mortgage with just £5,000 deposit
Those who are looking to get onto the property ladder can now apply for a new £5,000 deposit mortgage, launched by a UK building society. Yorkshire Building Society said its new fee-free deal will enable first-time buyers across England, Scotland
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Barclays issues apology after problems with payment systems and banking app
Barclays has apologised to customers after reports of issues with payment systems and its banking app which started late last night (March 26). The bank was made aware of the problems with payments into and out of some customer accounts in the
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Adam Wharton makes England U21 debut against Luxembourg
Adam Wharton made his debut for England Under-21s during their dominant 7-0 win against Luxembourg at Bolton. The former Rovers midfielder was a late call-up to the squad after impressing for the Under-20 squad during a 5-1 victory against Poland
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The meaning behind Home Bargains' red star stickers revealed by employees
Staff at one of the country's largest discount retailers have revealed the meaning behind Home Bargains' mysterious red star stickers found on price tags. This comes after customers on the popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK
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Birthday boy wakes up after celebrations in police cell
A man who went out to celebrate his birthday woke up in a police cell the next morning. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Jacob Pounder couldn’t remember what had happened the night before. Pounder, 28, of Tabor Street, Burnley, admitted to
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Sondre Tronstad on 'up and down' season and Rovers support
Sondre Tronstad reckons the Rovers supporters can have a big impact heading into the final eight games of the Championship season. John Eustace’s side still have work to do in the coming weeks as they aim to pull away from the drop zone. Tronstad
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Market butcher hangs up his apron after five decades
A DARWEN Market butcher is retiring after more than 50 years working on and then running his family stalls. Tom Turner hangs up his apron and knives after five decades serving the town's carnivorous customers on Saturday. He was only a boy
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One of Blackburn's biggest mosques packed for 'Grand Iftar'
Hundreds of people packed into one of the biggest mosques in Blackburn for a huge Iftar event. The first ‘Grand Iftar’ at the Madina Mosque in Oak Street, last night (Tuesday) attracted more than 350 guests. Iftar is the time of day when Muslims
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Primary school redevelopment given the go-ahead by planning bosses
Plans to redevelop a primary school have been given the go-ahead by council planning bosses. School governors at the Diocese of Blackburn applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council in June 2021 to undertake changes at St James CE Primary School in
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Plans lodged for 3-bedroom holiday cottage in Ribble Valley
Plans have been lodged to build a three-bedroom holiday cottage in the Ribble Valley. The proposed site is on land close to Knowle Hey in Stoneygate Lane, Ribchester, allowing for small-scale holiday lets. A driveway has also been proposed
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New taxi safety measures with app checks and penalties for telling ‘lies’ welcomed
New measures to improve taxi safety in Pendle have been welcomed and backed by borough councillors. It comes after unannounced taxi safety checks in November and January found high failure rates with issues including worn tyres, brake problems,
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MARTIN FURBER: Faking illness can be cry for help
THE conversation around mental health has thankfully shifted in recent times. I’ve noticed changes in the last couple of years alone, since I started to write this column. In general, people are talking more openly, which can help dispel stigma
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Massive Attack's roots reggae icon heading to East Lancashire this week
A Jamaican roots reggae icon is heading to Burnley for a gig this week. So whatever the weather throws up for Easter, the sun is sure to be shining as Horace Andy takes to the stage for a special performance. The visit to Burnley Mechanics
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Westminster terror attack victim backs campaign to improve vigilance
A man who was injured at the Westminster Bridge terror attack has spoken about that fateful day and what he is now doing to support other people who may suffer life-changing experiences. On 22 March 2017, Travis Frain from Darwen was injured when
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Blackburn’s Alex Bain makes emotional statement as exit from Corrie ‘confirmed’
Blackburn actor Alex Bain says he will miss his Coronation Street dressing room “dearly”, as he updates fans about his ‘exit’ from the ITV soap. Alex, who plays Simon Barlow, is rumoured to be leaving the show, after 15 years on the cobbles.
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Customers' sadness as Mediterranean restaurant closes after three years
A Mediterranean restaurant in Clitheroe has closed down, with many customers expressing their sadness. Vista Cielo, on Ethos House York Street, hosted a free ‘farewell banquet’ on Saturday (March 23) and owner Mehmet Ali Haciarifoglu said the
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Penny Street - one of Blackburn's lost shopping streets
Here’s a view of a street which holds special memories for many Blackburn shoppers. We don’t have a date when this photo of Penny Street was taken but we’re sure many Looking Back readers will remember it looking like this with Grays Menswear
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'Illegal and dangerous': Drivers filmed skipping red lights on busy route
A motorist has warned drivers are attempting to skip red lights at a busy Darwen road. The incidents on the A666, Blackburn Road, have been filmed on dashcam and show a driver having to slow down as other vehicles attempt to join from a side road
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Library gets government funding to protect 'significant' sheet music collection
Burnley Library is among 10 libraries and museums in the North West to benefit from government funding to support upgrades and improve visitor experiences. Lancashire County Council’s Burnley Library Music Collection & Flexible Space is set to
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Dave Fishwick goes face-to-face with loan shark who 'preys on vulnerable'
A Burnley businessman has sat down with an illegal money lender, often referred to as a loan shark, on an episode of Good Morning Britain. Dave Fishwick, whose real life fight to set up a community bank inspired Netflix film Bank of Dave, interviewed
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'Beloved mother and daughter' died in bath when heart stopped beating
A “beloved daughter and mother”, who was always spoken about with warmth, died in the bath due to medical complications that caused her heart to stop beating. An inquest at Preston Coroner’s Court heard how Melanie Wykes, from Blackburn, was found
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Disabled and autistic young people descend on parliament with Lancs MP
A total of 70 young people with learning disability and/or autism, some from Burnley, visited Parliament this week to advocate for increased employment opportunities. They attended a special workshop and reception to speak to politicians and policymakers
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77 Blackburn with Darwen schools sharing pot of £700,000 - how much each will get
More than 70 schools in Blackburn with Darwen are to benefit following the government’s announcement of funding totalling £1.8bn. The cash will improve school and sixth-form college buildings across the country, throughout 2024/25. The borough
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'Toxic' man hid from police under woman's bed despite restraining order
A “toxic” man hid from police under the bed of a woman who had a restraining order against him. Dean Crockett, 30, was given a 20-month prison sentence suspended for two years last year after admitting threatening to kill the woman, who is from
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East Lancs council set for new crackdown on bedsit conversions
AN East Lancashire local authority is set to crackdown on the controversial conversion of homes into bedsits from October. Burnley Council has considered the findings of a six-week public consultation and is set to increase planning controls over