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Kompany keeps the faith as Burnley battle against relegation
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany insists his side have “always remained strong” in tough times as they aim to secure Premier League survival. The Clarets are second-from-bottom in the table, five points adrift of safety, and now have only nine league
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Blackburn's infamous plastic factory site goes up in flames...yet again
Fire crews spent three hours battling yet another blaze at Blackburn’s infamous former plastics site. Just after midnight last Wednesday (March 20), crews from Blackburn, including the stinger appliance, were called to the former V10 Polymers site
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Prolific burglar broke into house sat on sofa and pulled knife on victim
A prolific burglar barged into his victim's house, sat on the sofa and threatened them with a knife. Dale Thomason burgled three houses in Preston over three days in August 2023. In one incident he tried to steal a TV which was mounted on a
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Drug dealer caught with half a million pounds worth of cocaine in car boot
A drug dealer has been jailed after police found almost half a million pounds worth of cocaine in the boot of his car. On February 13, 2024 officers stopped a BMW Z4 being driven by David Hudson as it travelled along the M55 towards Blackpool.
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Review: Cirque du Soleil OVO, Manchester AO Arena is simply mesmerising
The human body is an amazing thing but if you ever thought otherwise, a trip to see OVO will forever dispel any lingering doubts. It will also leave you feeling wholly inadequate and feeble as this United Nations of hand-picked performers astound
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Freddie Flintoff to return to TV for first time since serious Top Gear crash
Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff is returning to TV for the first time following his Top Gear accident. He will return with the second series of BBC One’s cricket documentary, Field of Dreams. Flintoff will go on tour with his young sports team that
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Two more bedsit conversions planned for borough
Two more applications to turn properties in a borough into bedsits have been submitted to a local authority. They would convert an office building in Accrington town centre and a family home in Church into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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Ipswich Town boss outlines John Eustace's impact at Blackburn Rovers
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has seen signs of John Eustace's impact at Blackburn Rovers after making the team harder to beat. Rovers host the promotion-chasing Tractor Boys at Ewood Park on Good Friday in a crucial match at both ends of the
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Seven charged after investigation into 'large scale' drugs supply
Seven people have been charged as part of a major police investigation into large scale drug supply. Last week, officers raided six properties in Chorley and Leyland and a woman, four men and two teenagers were arrested. Police said, following
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Blackburn Rovers latest on contract talks with Sam Gallagher and Tyrhys Dolan
Blackburn Rovers have contract offers on the table for Sam Gallagher and Tyrhys Dolan and will sit down with the players to thrash out their futures in the summer. Both attackers have deals that expire in 2024 but Rovers have the security of options
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Labour election hopeful completes his 'Meet the Candidate' tour
Labour's General Election hopeful for the new Pendle and Clitheroe constituency has completed his “Meet the Candidate” tour. Former police inspector Jonathan Hinder has hosted 12 events across the area over the last two months. He will take
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Prolific shoplifter jailed for carrying out string of offences
A prolific shoplifter who sometimes visited the same store three times in a day has been jailed for 18 weeks. Officers were informed by staff at a store in Blackpool that they were being targeted by an individual, sometimes visiting several times
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‘Second homes and council tax' quiz for valley homes needed
COUNCIL chiefs are to look into issues surrounding a council tax premium on people who own second homes or houses that are unoccupied for periods of time. Second homes, the housing shortage, council tax and pressures on council incomes were highlighted
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Blackburn’s Easter bank holiday weather revealed – and you might want to stay in
The Met Office has released details of Blackburn’s bank holiday weather forecast and it’s set to be wet and windy. The weather service has issued weather warnings this week, with gusty winds and heavy rain likely for some today (March 28) and Friday
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Blackburn Rovers defender opens up on fractured Jon Dahl Tomasson relationship
2023 was not an easy year for Scott Wharton. Whilst his boyhood club recorded their highest finish since relegation from the Premier League, he was watching from the sidelines. The Blackburn Rovers defender started the 2022/23 campaign playing
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Blackburn Rovers' transfer stance on summer deal for Duncan McGuire
Blackburn Rovers haven't reached an agreement to sign Duncan McGuire permanently this summer with the club focused on preserving their Championship status. After failing to sign the USA striker during the January transfer window, Rovers said, via
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Cyclist suffers serious injuries in late night crash
A cyclist suffered serious injuries following an early hours crash in Preston. Emergency services were called at 12.52am today (28 March) to Golden Way, Penwortham, near to Liverpool Road, to reports of a crash involving a Ford C-Max car and a
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'Clinton Baptiste has taken over my life' says star as biggest tour yet begins
Phoenix Nights, the cult series written by Peter Kay, Dave Spikey and Neil Fitzmaurice proved to be the launchpad for so many comedians. But perhaps the most surprising success spawned by the show based around a failing working men’s club is that
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Deck access flats at Shadsworth pulled down after only 20 years
A giant pile of rubble was all that remained of Edinburgh Court in Blackburn in 1990. The block was the first of the deck access flats at Shadsworth to be demolished. The first residents had moved into the flats in the late Sixties when
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Rossendale maintain bid for top spot
A game played in the most atrocious conditions with driving wind, sleet and hail went the way of home side Rossendale as they beat bottom of Regional One North West Sandbach 45-7. On a very heavy pitch, Rossendale opened the scoring with a try
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Dino is ready for Burn bonding in the cup
Dino Radice is looking forward to bonding, beers and bus journeys when Blackburn take part in the Papa John’s Cup. The National competition begins next month with Burn drawn in the same group as York, Harrogate and Driffield. While a trip to
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Widow of murdered man pleads with victims to share ASB stories
The widow of a man murdered following a campaign of anti-social behaviour is pleading with Lancashire victims to share their experiences. The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Baroness Helen Newlove, whose husband Garry was murdered
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Blackburn with Darwen named one of the hardest areas to sit your driving test
The hardest areas to pass you driving test in East Lancashire have been revealed in new latest data. Statistics from the DVLA have revealed car driving test data broken down by test centre with statistics about the number of car driving tests,
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Your views on Morrisons scrapping new town centre store - and what should replace it
People in Blackburn say they are not disappointed over Morrisons scrapping plans for a new store in the town centre, citing other developments as priorities. Ideas for the former Thwaites Brewery site, where the replacement store was set to be
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Photos from Queen's 2014 Maundy Thursday visit to Blackburn - were you in the crowds?
Today is Maundy Thursday and, 10 years ago, Blackburn welcomed Queen Elizabeth for a historic visit to the town. Cheers and bells rang out across the town centre as well-wishers strained to get a glimpse of the monarch who came to hand out Maundy
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Drivers warned over damage to multi-million pound road
Drivers have been warned over parking on grass verges on one of Blackburn's newest roads. Issa Way, named after EG Group founders Mohsin and Zuber, opened just over two years ago connecting Blackamoor Road to Roman Road. The road also
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People inspired to get checked after Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton speaking about her cancer diagnosis has inspired people across the county to get their symptoms checked. Visits to the NHS website’s cancer page rose by 373 per cent in the 24 hours following the announcement, and Macmillan Cancer
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Mum's anger after daughter's car windscreen 'mindlessly' smashed in Blackburn
A woman has been left angry after the windscreen of her daughter’s car was smashed in Blackburn. The incident, which saw the windscreen of the Mini Convertible smashed on the driver’s side, happened between the evening of March 25 and the early
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Eustace on facing 'strong' Ipswich and Deeney's Rovers visit
John Eustace insists the Rovers squad are embracing the challenge ahead as they enter the final block of games of the Championship season. The run-in starts with an Easter double header, facing Ipswich at Ewood Park on Friday before heading to
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Aldi is opening in new store in Lancashire later this month - here's where
Aldi is opening in new store in Lancashire as part of the supermarket’s plans to open 35 across the UK this year. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which opened its 1,000th UK store in Woking last year, will be bringing a new store to Portway
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Widow of ex-Rovers player who died from dementia demands heading ban
The widow of an ex-Blackburn Rovers player who died from dementia is calling for a ban on heading footballs on what should have been his 75th birthday. Frank Kopel died in 2014 aged 65, after a career which included playing for Dundee United, Manchester
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All the best places kids can eat for free this Easter in and around Blackburn
Families, get ready! The Easter holidays are just around the corner, meaning time off for kids, Easter egg hunts and indulging in their favourite chocolate treats. But for parents and carers, entertaining – and feeding – children over the holidays
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Road closures and bus diversions in place for town's upcoming Easter event
A road closure and several bus diversions will be in place this weekend as an East Lancashire town hosts an Easter event. Market Street in Colne will be partly closed for the Easter in Colne event this Saturday (March 30), the town council’s annual
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Pubs, chippy and other businesses named best in borough at awards
A total of 18 businesses, including pubs and a fish and chip shop, have been praised at this year’s Ribble Valley Business Awards. The awards celebrate the businesses and organisations that make the Ribble Valley such a wonderful place to live,
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20 years after riots, 'community cohesion at risk if charity's funding cut'
Community relations in Pendle are at risk if a charity’s funding is cut, councillors have warned. Fears are growing the Building Bridges charity in Pendle could lose a slice of funding if the government stops supporting the national Inter Faith
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Rivington Pigeon Tower opens to public to mark Easter time - this is when
One of Lancashire’s most recognised landmarks will be opening tomorrow as part of Easter celebrations. The Rivington Heritage Trust, which manages the Rivington Pigeon Tower, will be opening the Pigeon Tower on Good Friday (March 29) between 10am
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MP Nigel Evans teams up with footballer Kammy for Marie Curie appeal
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evan has teamed up with football legend Chris Kamara to support Marie Curie’s Daffodil Appeal. They were amongst many famous faces at a parliamentary reception event in Westminster to celebrate the UK’s leading end-of-life
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Takeaway issues warning after ‘customer stole food’ using Just Eat 'loophole'
A takeaway in Darwen has warned other businesses about fears of a potential scam, after a Just Eat customer reportedly 'stole' around £25 worth of food from the business. Just East said incidents like this are rare, adding that it is "absolutely
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Former brewery estate office set to become apartment block
The estate manager's offices in the stables block of the former Thwaites Brewery in Blackburn town centre has been earmarked for seven self-contained flats. The one and two-bedroomed apartments would revitalise the run-down building in Eanam Mews
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East Lancashire high school pupils prepare for second annual climate conference
High school pupils from East Lancashire have been preparing for the second annual student climate conference. The Conference of Ribble Valley Schools (CORVS) was inspired by the UN’s COP events where leaders work together on solutions to tackle
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Plans granted for new car park at major wedding venue
Plans have been granted for a car park at one of Blackburn's biggest wedding and events venues. The partly-retrospective plans are for a parking area on a former builders' yard at the junction of Harrison Street and Sumner Street, to serve the
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Rossendale Leisure Trust organising 10-day free Easter Egg hunt with prizes
Rossendale Leisure Trust are inviting all of the Valley to take part in the first ever Rossendale’s Easter Egg Hunt. The nine day free fun Easter Egg hunt will see a giant golden egg hidden each day in various locations around the Valley. From
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'Absolutely thrilled': Lancashire woman to receive Maundy money
A Rossendale woman is meeting Her Majesty The Queen, to be presented with Maundy Money at Worcester Cathedral. Every year, on Maundy Thursday, the current Monarch distributes the special coins to men and women aged 70 and over to mark their Christian
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East Lancs' Pub of the Week with 'timeless' food, drink and hospitality
It's that time when we celebrate some of the finest venues in East Lancashire for our 'Pub of the Week' feature. This time we have chosen a charming country inn, located in the beautiful Pendle countryside with rooms. -Name of the pub:
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East Lancs MP hails £21m cash for kids with special educational needs
An East Lancashire MP with an autistic child has led a welcome for a government grant of more than £21 million to boost provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities in the county. Rossendale and Darwen backbencher Sir
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The names of 23 people fined for fly-tipping in this East Lancs borough
A total of 23 people in an East Lancashire borough have been found guilty and fined a combined total of more than £20,000 for littering bags of household waste in the borough’s back streets. A Fixed Penalty Notice for breaching section 87 of the
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School where pupils ‘take active role in shaping education’ rated good by Ofsted
A school in Colne, that caters for pupils with complex needs, has been praised by Ofsted for being “calm and welcoming”. All pupils at The Nook School, which has 12 children registered, have special educational needs (SEND) and/or disabilities.
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Blackburn College students prove they’re at 'top gear' in automotive competition
Two Blackburn College automotive students have scooped first and second place in the first leg of the Lancashire Skills Competition. The competitions are designed to test the practical skills of students from nine colleges across Lancashire and