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Police investigating after reports a woman was raped
Police have launched an investigation after reports a woman was raped in Blackpool Officers were called to a report of the rape of a woman at around 3.30am this morning (May 16). It is reported that the rape happened between 1.30am and 3am,
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Driver taken to hospital as emergency service deal with “complex” crash
A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash in Bacup earlier today (May 16). Rochdale Road, near the Sheep House reservoir, was closed for a time as emergency services descended. The road has now reopened. Buses had to be diverted and
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Six youths sign ‘behaviour contracts’ amid anti-social behaviour reports
Police have been called to reports of anti-social behaviour in Ribchester and Longridge. Officers have identified the young people connected with anti-social behaviour in Longridge and spoken to staff at Longridge High and St Cecilia's High School
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Police allegedly found cannabis and £5k in cash in Mercedes-Benz on M6
A man has been charged after police allegedly found drugs and money in a car, which was stopped on the M6. On Tuesday, May 14, at around 3.12pm, police stopped and searched a black Mercedes on the M6, near Preston. Officers allegedly found
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Man with links to Blackburn wanted over assault and stalking offences
A man with links to Blackburn is wanted by police in connection to assault, stalking and malicious communications offences. Jordan Haworth, 30, is around 5ft 7, slim, with straight short brown hair. Haworth also has links to Preston and Burnley
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New borough Mayor tells how his father's example inspired him
The new Mayor of Burnley has paid an emotional tribute to his father and promised to make those he meets in his civic year feel important and special. Stoneyholme and Daneshouse ward Independent Cllr Shah Hussain singled out his dad, Haji Shah
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Emergency services descend on town and person 'cut from vehicle' after crash
*UPDATE: The road has now reopened* Emergency services are currently at a road in Bacup, after a crash. Officers and the ambulance service have been called to Rochdale Road, near the Sheep House reservoir. Road closures are in place and
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Motorists urged to “avoid this area” after crash
*UPDATE: The road has now reopened* Motorists have been urged to avoid a stretch of road in Rishton after a crash. Police are dealing with a crash on Harwood Road, near the junction of Wilpshire Road. The road is closed at this area. Drivers
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Body found off Lytham coast confirmed to be missing man
The body of a man found in the sea off the Lytham coast is that of the missing Richard Parker, police have confirmed. Richard, 62, from Wrea Green, was reported missing more than two months ago, having last been seen in the Brooklands area of the
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Blackburn Rovers reveal details for pre-season tour and three friendlies
Blackburn Rovers will jet off to Austria for their pre-season training camp on July 14 and have announced three North-West friendlies. Chief Executive Steve Waggott confirmed that Rovers would be heading back to Austria this summer. The club held
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Drug dealer 'rugby tackled' by cops in park was 'dealing to pay off debt'
A man caught dealing drugs in an Accrington park who was rugby tackled to the ground by police is thought to have had an £11,000 stash. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard David Pye had been forced into street dealing to pay off a drug debt when
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Freeports expert to head new £20m budget town board
A consultant with links to north-west freeport zones, property, road and economic projects, is to lead a new board for an East Lancashire town. Board members will decide how up to £20 million of government funds will be spent across 10 years in
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Company announces takeover of Blackburn firm in multi-million-pound deal
A European company with a turnover of around £1.5 billion has announced its acquisition of a Blackburn toilet paper firm in a multi-million-pound deal. Portuguese paper firm The Navigator Company says it has completed the acquisition of the entire
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Borough's new mayor lays out his priorities and says role 'a privilege'
The new mayor of Chorley says it will be “a privilege” to help promote the place he has called home all his life. Councillor Gordon France has taken up the ceremonial role as the borough’s first citizen, meaning his wife and fellow district councillor
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Teenage boy knocked off bike suffers broken arm in 'hit and run'
A teenage boy suffered a broken arm in a crash between a bicycle and a car in Blackburn. The crash between the boy on the bike and a black BMW, which police say had 'heavily tinted windows,' happened at around 7.50pm on Wednesday, May 8. Officers
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'Masterpiece' by Lancashire artist sells at auction for record £22 million
A "masterpiece" painting by Lancashire-born artist Leonora Carrington has sold for more than £22 million at auction. Sotheby’s has said the sale of Carrington’s Les Distractions de Dagobert means she is the most valuable British-born female artist
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Latest Blackburn Rovers Academy success story sets out ambitions
James Edmondson hopes to catch the eye of Blackburn Rovers head coach John Eustace in pre-season after committing his future to the club. The teenager signed a new long-term deal with the club this week, tying him down until 2027. Edmondson
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Town Hall lights error admission brightens up council meeting
A local authority finance boss was forced to explain why lights in its main building were burning bright in the early hours of a weekend morning. A concerned resident turned up to Burnley Council's annual meeting on Wednesday night to demand to
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Five teenagers arrested on suspicion of drug offences
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following reports of drug dealing. At around 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 15, in the Moor Park area of Preston, police officers were conducting a plain-clothed and uniformed patrol of
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10 north west beaches earn Seaside Awards for water quality, facilities and more
Keep Britain Tidy, an environmental charity, has revealed the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024 and you might recognise your local beach. The north west which incorporates Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester
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Burnley plumber who 'helped people in need' admits making up some stories
A Burnley plumber who has made national headlines for providing free plumbing services to people in need has admitted to fabricating some of his stories. James Anderson is the founder of Depher, a plumbing and heating repair community interest
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Duncan McGuire's first words on failed Blackburn Rovers move and summer transfer
Duncan McGuire is reluctant to join Blackburn Rovers after the breakdown of his transfer in the January transfer window. The Lancashire Telegraph reported last week that Rovers were still in contact with McGuire's camp and Orlando City with the
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Low attendance rates sees Ofsted tell school it requires improvement
A school in East Lancashire has been told it requires improvement by Ofsted after having previously been rated good. Colne Primet Academy on Dent Street was inspected on November 28, 2023, with the report published on May 9. The school was
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State-of-the-art healthcare training facility opens at Burnley hospital
A new state-of-the-art centre to train healthcare professionals with realistic and immersive training experiences has opened at Burnley General Teaching Hospital. The multi-purpose simulation suite has been set up as a ward to help healthcare professionals
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Man submits plans for family home with up to five bedrooms
A man has submitted plans to build a large family home on a vacant plot in Clitheroe. Matt Holmes, from Whalley, wants to build the house, which could have up to five bedrooms, in Ribblesdale Avenue. A design and access statement submitted
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Four East Lancashire shop staff caught selling knives to children
Staff at four shops in Rossendale sold knives to a child aged 14 in a test purchase operation run by Lancashire Police this week. On Tuesday, May 14, Lancashire Police conducted a test purchase operation in Rossendale where they used a 14-year-old
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Pub of the Week with 'a great choice of drinks': The Green Squirrel, Haslingden
This week's Pub of the Week is popular with the Haslingden locals for its 'great choice of drinks' and many themed event nights. We spoke to the owner of The Green Squirrel on Manchester Road to hear about the history of owning the pub, and what
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Master storyteller Dean Owens bringing touch of the desert to Barlick
Dean Owens is a wonderful contradiction. In his shows he’ll often tell the audience he’s never happier than when he’s singing about something miserable before making them laugh out loud with a well observed quip. It’s the same with his music, tales
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Union Street in Accrington before it became a shopping street
Here’s a photo which many Accringtonians will find fascinating. Taken in 1961 it shows Union Street in what is now the town centre. Then it was very much a residential street with terraced properties heading towards the railway viaduct
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School denies claim group of students were not allowed to eat their lunch
A school has denied that they did not allow a group of children to eat their lunch following an accusation by a parent. The parent, who contacted the Lancashire Telegraph having said they did not receive a response from Blackburn Central High School
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‘A true Blackburn hero’: Tributes to popular Salvation Army band leader
Tributes have been paid to a popular Salvation Army band leader who has died aged 96. John Colbert held a number of roles with the Salvation Army including bandsman, young people’s band leader, deputy songster (choir) leader, songster, corps secretary
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Fire service unit to help in large-scale incident to be stationed at Blackburn
A new unit to help the fire service more effectively tackle fires will be stationed in Blackburn. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has recently introduced two new incident command units, which they say are critical to how they manage complex
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Bride's wish comes true as father able to attend her wedding at hospital
A bride’s wish came true after her poorly father was able to see her get married at his hospital. Neelam Akhtar married Harun Ahmed at Royal Blackburn Hospital, changing from an intimate ceremony at their home in the town so her father could attend
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New 'green' planning rule set to give East Lancs nature a big boost
East Lancashire's six boroughs could see major nature gains from a new planning requirement around the environment for new developments. The rule ensuring that major schemes show a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) before being approved has been estimated
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Poignant pictures as Salvation Army celebrates life of band leader
A Salvation Army band leader was honoured with a special service in Blackburn. John Colbert died aged 96 on April 15 and had held a number of roles within the Salvation Army including bandsman, young people’s band leader, deputy songster (choir
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Pioneering group awarded share of £500,000 funds
Blackburn’s The Making Rooms has been awarded more than £50,000 to tackle e-waste and help people get online The community space has received the grant from the 'Time After Time' fund, created by Virgin Media O2 and charity, Hubbub, to boost
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'I’ve come such a long way' - Man who would ‘hallucinate and hear voices’ as a teen
A man, who works in a Blackburn-based mental health team, says he spent more than 25 years under the care of mental health services after he started to hear voices as a teen. Anthony Kenyon, from Burnley, is now sharing his story and what he has
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East Lancs learner driver wins £40k car before even passing his test
A man from East Lancashire has won a £37,000 top-of-the-range car through an online competition - and he can’t even drive yet. Aaron McKean is currently having driving lessons and has won a Volkswagen Golf GTD, worth £37,160, which will be his
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MasterChef star lands ‘dream job’ feeding famous musicians thanks to show
A MasterChef contestant from Darwen says she has landed her dream job thanks to her appearance on the BBC show. Cliodhna Gibson made it to the semi-finals of the cooking competition. She left the competition on Tuesday night’s episode (May
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Man was 'follower more than leader' in group robbery
A young man was a "follower more than a leader" in a group robbery which took the gang to an East Lancashire monument, a court was told. James Greaves is one of five men who were involved in the terrifying incident committed against a man on August