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Man wanted on recall to prison has links to three East Lancashire towns
A man wanted on recall to prison has links to several areas in East Lancashire. Richard Layfield, 36, is also wanted for failure to adhere to his notification requirements. Layfield is described as 5’11” with a bald head. He has links to
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Police officer injured in 'hit and run' after being 'deliberately' driven at
A police officer was knocked to the ground after a car was 'deliberately driven' at him during a stop in Blackburn. The officer rolled onto the bonnet and hit the ground before the driver of the car crashed into another nearby vehicle. Police
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Stop-and-search and dispersal orders in place in Burnley
A stop-and-search order and a dispersal order have been put in place around Burnley town centre this evening (April 3). Both orders cover a large area of the town centre, including the canal from the bridge over Yorkshire Street down to the Finsley
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Family 'subjected to vile abuse' while preparing for funeral at mosque
A family was subjected to vile abuse while preparing for a funeral at a mosque in Burnley, a councillor said. Cllr Shah Hussain (Burnley Independent Group, Daneshouse with Stoneyholme) and deputy mayor of Burnley, said the incident happened shortly
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Iceland selling the 'perfect combination' of Marmite and British Cheddar
A ‘match made in heaven’ has secured a spot amongst the shelves of a UK supermarket giant. Whether you love it or hate it, Marmite has been a staple British tradition for decades. And now, Marmite Cheddar, the 'perfect combination' of Ilchester
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McDonald's announces new menu for April 2024 with 3 new items - Full list
McDonald’s has announced it will be changing its menu for a limited time this month with new and returning items being added. The arrival of the new April menu will see two Biscoff items added to the menu including the returning Biscoff McFlurry
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This is everything to know about Andrew Scott's new Netflix series Ripley
BBC Fleabag and Sherlock star Andrew Scott is fronting a new drama called Ripley and here's what you need to know. The Irish actor leads the new limited series on Netflix which includes big stars names like the 'Twilight' actress Dakota Fanning
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Rail worker involved in 'near miss' with train travelling at 110mph
A railway worker was almost struck by a train travelling at 110mph in Lancashire. The incident happened on March 14 just before 2.15pm close to Euxton Junction on the West Coast Main Line. Investigators said the track worker involved believed
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King George's Hall £8m revamp takes big step as first details revealed
The first details of the £8 million facelift for Blackburn's King George's Hall have been revealed. In a major step forward for the complete refurbishment proposals, a planning application for repairs to the roof of the Grade II listed building
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Fire crews called out to electrical fault in Clitheroe
One fire engine was called to an electrical fault in Clitheroe this morning (April 3). The crew from Padiham was called just before 10am to the scene in Lowergate. Upon arrival the crew discovered an electrical fault and handed the scene over
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New affordable homes for elderly proposed for estate grassland
Two parcels of grassland in a former council estate are to set be developed as 32 affordable homes. The Calico Group has applied for planning permission for the housing at Barclay Hills, off Villiers Street in Burnley. The site is located within
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Popular park cafe needs volunteers and sponsorship so it can keep running
THE not-for-profit organisation which runs a community hub and cafe in a historic park pavilion is looking for volunteers and sponsorship to keep it going. Lancashire Community Helpers is a Community Interest Company (CIC), set up in 2023 to open
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George Galloway's Workers Party unveils candidate for Blackburn seat
Former British ambassador Craig Murray, who stood against Jack Straw in Blackburn in 2005, has been picked to represent George Galloway's party at the upcoming general election in the town. The 65-year-old was the UK's envoy in Uzbekistan from
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All vape users warned as worrying study finds increased chances of heart failure
A worrying study has found that vapes do increase the chances of heart failure. Researchers found that those who use e-cigarettes are a fifth more likely to develop heart failure. Participants who used e-cigarettes (or vapes) containing nicotine
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Households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why
The annual cost of household bills is predicted to drop by £350 compared to the same time last year, research has revealed. The study analysed the cost of energy, water, home insurance, car insurance and council tax. It revealed that the combined
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Gregg Broughton offers contract clarity on two Blackburn Rovers players
Gregg Broughton has confirmed Blackburn Rovers would have to offer fresh terms to Kyle McFadzean and John Fleck to extend their stays at the club. Both players signed six-month deals in the January transfer window to take them until the end of
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Northern warn of 40 minute delays on Blackburn with Darwen trains
Train commuters have been warned to expect delays of up to 40 minutes, which will impact services in Blackburn with Darwen. This is due to a points failure, a fault with the movable pieces of track or their operating equipment that enable trains
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Blackburn train station to get upgrade as part of £13 million investment
Blackburn railway station is one of more than 60 across the north that will benefit from a new £13.3 million investment to improve services for customers. Rail operator Northern is installing 186 new information screens at 66 of its stations, with
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Train guard left with face injury after being ‘punched to the floor by youth’
A train guard was ‘punched to the ground’ during an altercation on a train service at Chorley Station. According to the British Transport Police, a train guard was being “threatened by a youth”. An off-duty guard came to the assistance of his
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'Written us off' - Blackburn Rovers dressing room reaction to Sunderland display
Ben Chrisene says Blackburn Rovers learn from mistakes against Preston North End to ensure they beat Sunderland. Rovers blitzed their opponents with four goals in an emphatic 26-minute spell, starting with Sam Szmodics' quickfire brace in the first
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Lancs prisoners ‘developing drug problems’ over mental health services ‘crisis’
Inmates at a Lancashire prison are developing drug problems after being jailed because of long waiting times for mental health services, a report has found. An inspection report for HMP Wymott, near Leyland, said one in five prisoners with mental
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Why dispersal order was in force across town centre for five hours
A dispersal order, which gives police the power to exclude people from an area, was in force across Burnley last night (April 2). The order was in force around the town centre and bus station between 7pm and midnight. This follows reports of
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Cancer charity holding breakfast and books event this weekend
A book sale is taking place this weekend in support of Cancer Research UK, and avid readers are being encouraged to attend. The Darwen local committee of Cancer Research UK, the leading charity in fighting the disease, is holding a 'Breakfast and
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Take a look inside Moor Hall's new Garden Rooms ahead of the opening date
Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Aughton has revealed it will launch Garden Rooms this summer. Chef Mark Birchall’s two Michelin-starred restaurant is expanding its accommodation offering with seven new rooms. The new standalone Garden Rooms
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School where pupils feel ‘happy and valued’ boosts ‘requires improvement’ rating
An independent school in Briercliffe has impressed Ofsted inspectors after improving upon its previous rating. Compass Community School, in Granville Street, has been rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted. At its previous inspection, in 2022, It was rated
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‘Kick in the teeth’ for vicar after '£1k worth of goods' stolen from church
The vicar of a church in Burnley has encouraged anyone who is struggling to reach out, after around £1,000 worth of goods were stolen. Father Alex Frost, vicar at St Matthew’s Church, said various items, including a watch, were taken from the church
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Meet the artists working with local manufacturers at Festival of Making
Four artists have been commissioned to work with manufacturers for this year’s National Festival of Making in Blackburn. The free festival returns to Blackburn on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday 7, and features performances, workshops, talks, exhibitions
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Council seeks special education advocate service to boost SEND provision
Blackburn with Darwen Council is looking for a new provider for its Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service from this summer. The authority is extending its current contract to July 31 to allow for a tendering
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Crowds of shoppers queue to grab bargain as new One Beyond opens
A new discount store has officially opened in Burnley and crowds of people gathered on opening day. A One Beyond has opened in Charter Walk Shopping Centre in the heart of Burnley. Previously trading as One Below, its first store opened its
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Town's youth centre closed as £3.3million transformation gets under way
Darwen Youth Centre has temporarily closed its doors as work starts on its £3.3 million transformation. The Knott Street hub is to double in size over the next year adding a brand-new first floor. The extension will pave the way for a new creative
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Journalism student heads to New York for UN conference
A Blackburn broadcast journalism student has been selected to attend a Model United Nations (MUN) conference in New York. Maariyah Kadu, will be a 'rapporteur' for the Dias team at the Change the World MUN Conference in New York, from Friday, April
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MARTIN FURBER: Don't get caught in a mental loop
If you read my column regularly, you’ll know I like to debunk many commonly-held myths around mental health, and simplify terminology you might hear. Someone recently asked me to explain the term ‘rumination’. Have you ever found yourself replaying
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John Eustace makes Blackburn Rovers request after 'negative energy' admission
John Eustace has urged Blackburn Rovers fans to help create a 'family environment' and block out negativity around the club. Rovers gave their survival hopes a big boost on Easter Monday by beating Sunderland 5-1 at The Stadium of Light. They produced
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'Have some heart': Family appeal after pensioner knocked over
A family have appealed to the driver who ran over a pensioner in Blackburn and then drove off to hand himself in. Mohammed Akbar, 95, was knocked over in Audley Range at around 1.50pm on Good Friday (March 29). The driver of the grey BMW 318d failed
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Do you remember when Zanzibar opened in Blackburn town centre?
They were raising a glass to celebrate the official opening of Blackburn’s newest bar when this photo was taken. Zanzibar opened in the former Merchant’s pub on the corner of Darwen Street and Railway Road in the early 1980s and soon became