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The 89p tea trick that can help grass grow in your garden (plus deter snails)
There are numerous tips and tricks around online to benefit your garden and one person has suggested one that involves tea. It involves utilising used tea bags that can supposedly help your grass grow as well as deter snails and slugs from your
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Controversy as Rams denied long-awaited win by officials
Ramsbottom United earned an away point at West Didsbury and Chorlton on Good Friday in NWCFL Premier Division - but may have had all three but for a controversial decision by the assistant referee to deny what looked like a perfectly good goal.
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Police officer kicked in face during incident between couple at railway station
A police officer was kicked in the face by a woman during an incident at a railway station. The woman’s partner was also found to have more than £1,000 in cash on him, and a search of his home uncovered a large amount of cannabis. British Transport
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16 photos as families enjoy sunshine at East Lancs town's Easter event
Hundreds basked in the sunshine on Saturday as an East Lancashire town held their annual Easter event. Easter in Colne returned for a second year following the success of the 2023 edition. Crowds packed into Market Street to take part in the
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British Netflix star Chance Perdomo dies aged 27 after motorcycle crash
British Netflix and Amazon Prime star Chance Perdomo has sadly died at the age of 27 following a motorcycle crash. The news was confirmed by the Southampton-raised actor's family in a statement on Saturday. They said: "His passion for the arts
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Sunderland boss adds pressure ahead of Blackburn Rovers visit
Mike Dodds has challenged Sunderland's players to replicate their performance against Cardiff City when they face Blackburn Rovers after ending a poor run of form. The Black Cats had lost six of their last seven matches, drawing the other, before
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Celebrations as residents in this town win in People's Postcode Lottery
There were celebrations in Burnley this week after a postcode was picked for the £1,000 People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot. Those with a ticket and a BB12 6DF postcode were awarded the prize in the fundraising lottery’s daily prize draw on Friday
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Industrial extractor fans catch fire at derelict building
A pallet of industrial extractor fans caught fire at a derelict building in Burnley on Saturday. The incident happened in Princess Way at around 7.10pm, with four fire engines sent to extinguish the blaze. Crews were in attendance for around
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Mattress and pallets fire breaks out at derelict Blackburn building
A fire involving a mattress and a set of pallets broke out at a derelict building in Blackburn on Saturday. Four fire engines were called to the site in the Witton area at around 7pm and were in attendance for around 20 minutes. No injuries
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Man jailed 10 times in two years tried to steal Henry hoover from Asda
A man caught stealing a vacuum cleaner committed a second offence without leaving the store. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Joshua Whalley was detained at Asda after stealing a Henry vacuum cleaner worth £200. Police attended and interviewed
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'Ambitious' school where 'everyone feels valued' maintains Ofsted rating
An “ambitious” school where “everyone feels valued” has maintained its good Ofsted rating. Audley Infant School in Queens Park Road, Blackburn, was visited by inspectors over two days on February 22 and 23 having been rated good at its previous
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Free online NHS support can help you live well with type 2 diabetes
The NHS offers free support for adults living with type 2 diabetes through an online programme called Healthy Living. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too. It is aimed at helping you learn more about type 2 diabetes
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Historic East Lancashire museums and mills re-open to public in time for Easter
Four of Lancashire’s historic mills and houses, including three in the East of the county, are ready to welcome visitors for the 2024 season. Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham and Judges’ Lodgings in Lancaster have completed their winter clean, ensuring
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Former Blackburn student who dropped out of college praises power of youth work
A former Blackburn high school student who dropped out of college has hailed the power of youth work and local youth clubs in helping her forge a career providing support and advice to children. Kayleigh Wainwright, who attended St Wilfrid’s CE
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Bid to turn a disused pub into a Co-op store delayed
Plans to demolish a disused pub in Croston and build a new Co-op in its place have been put on hold amid a warning from residents that it would make traffic problems in the village even worse. Members of Chorley Council’s planning committee voted
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Pupils create stunning Easter egg design at retirement village
School pupils created a huge 'Easter egg masterpiece' at a retirement home in Chorley. The bowling green at Buckshaw Retirement Village was transformed after children from Buckshaw Trinity Church of England and Methodist Primary School joined residents
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5 woodland and riverside walks you can enjoy in Lancashire this weekend
Are you looking for somewhere to walk this weekend? Lancashire is home to lots of trails including a variety of walking routes. Whether you’re heading out on a solo trip for some fresh air or you’re making it a family affair with loved ones, there
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Trail running club hails significant milestone as they host inaugural race
A trail running club successfully hosted their inaugural race in what was hailed as a significant milestone for the club. Pendle Trail Running Club hosted their race in Barley, with the course traversing through fields and woodland, following streams
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Popular country pub at the foot of Pendle Hill goes on the market
A country pub based at the foot of Pendle Hill which is popular with tourists and walkers has gone on the market. The Pendle Inn in Barley was recently voted Pub of the Year at the Lancashire Tourism Awards. The freehold of the traditional
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'Not interested' - John Eustace's sole focus on Blackburn Rovers' survival aims
John Eustace insists he is 'not interested' in other team's results and will only focus on Blackburn Rovers to ensure they stay in the Championship. With seven games to go until the season ends, supporters and the media have reached the stage of
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Meet the top female foodies who help make Lancashire such a wonderfully tasty place
We celebrate some of the top female foodies in the county and hear who inspires them. From some of our finest chefs to great makers and other hospitality heroes, these are the people who make Lancashire such a wonderfully tasty place. Allison
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Cheapest places to buy a house in East Lancashire revealed
The cheapest areas to buy a property in East Lancashire have been revealed in the latest data. Analysis of the latest Land Registry property data shows postcodes in East Lancashire which have the lowest and highest property prices. The data
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MP makes new call for Girlguiding to reverse Waddow Hall closure
Campaigning MP Nigel Evans has welcomed the decision by Girlguiding UK to reverse its plan to end activities in the British Overseas Territories. He has now urged the organisation to perform a similar U-turn over the closure of Waddow Hall in his
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Paedophiles and drug dealers among the East Lancs criminals locked up in March
Last month in East Lancashire a large number of paedophiles and sex offenders were sent to prison for their depraved crimes. Out of all the East Lancashire criminals jailed in March, more paedophiles were given jail time than any other kind of
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Council gears up to celebrate 'the people, the place and the values'
Pendle Borough Council said it is marking its 50-year milestone by celebrating the 'people, the place and the values' of the area. Back in April 1974, the borough of Pendle was born, bringing together nine different district and town councils including
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Sex offender jailed again for making indecent images of children
A 67-year-old sex offender who was jailed for 15 years in 2013 for heinous crimes against children, including rape and sexual assault, has been jailed again, for making indecent images of young people. David Jones appeared unrepresented at Burnley