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Road reopened following crash on busy Blackburn road
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Man left unconscious after fight erupts at football ground
Police are appealing for information after a large-scale fight erupted at a football ground. Police were called at shortly after 4.30pm on Sunday to a disturbance at the Arbories Memorial Ground, Well Street, Padiham where a number of people were
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Town's smaller events and parks set to get council boost
The new leader of Darwen Town Council has set out his priorities for the coming year including promoting the full range of events it supports and boosting the area's smaller parks. Last week's annual meeting of the parish authority voted for Darwen
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‘Show off’ rider has motorbike seized on dual carriageway
Police officers have warned riders they will seize their motorbikes if they ride them dangerously. A rider was spotted on Barbara Castle Way after the rider was pulling stunts in front of officers. Blackburn and Darwen police posted: “
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Bigger garage and new village home drive upsets parish council
A proposal to increase the height of a new garage and create a new driveway at a detached moorland village home has generated an objection from the parish council. Kenneth Warner has already secured approval for the additions to his home, White
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Tribute to 'kind and caring' 20-year-old who died in Rossendale crash
The family of a ‘kind and caring’ man who died in a crash in Rossendale at the weekend have paid tribute to him. Michael Pearce McTaggart, 20, from Rossendale, was driving a Renault Megane when it was in collision with another car in Burnley Road
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Former Blackburn Rovers transfer target released by Championship club
Former Blackburn Rovers transfer target Danny Batth has been released by Norwich City. Rovers tried to sign the then-Sunderland centre-back last summer to bolster their defensive options. After weeks of negotiating, a deal couldn't be agreed.
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Where to see northern lights in Lancs as they could be visible tonight
The northern lights could be visible across Lancashire tonight (May 20) and we have rounded up some of the best places to see them. According to the Met Office the phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, is set to be visible on Monday night
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Reservoir boathouse plan for young users set for approval
The creation of a new state-of-the-art boathouse for use by young people at a Blackburn lake is set to be approved by councillors. Lancashire School Sailing Association (LSSA) wants to construct the new building at Fishmoor Reservoir off Haslingden
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Most popular baby names in Blackburn revealed, with a new top name for girls
The most popular names for babies born in Blackburn with Darwen have been revealed in new data. The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available. Khadijah
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Lucky people in East Lancs town £1K richer after People’s Postcode Lottery win
Residents in Burnley are £1,000 richer after a postcode in the town has been announced as a daily prize winner. Those with a winning ticket in the BB11 4QF postcode have won £1,000 each, after the postcode was drawn Monday, May 20. A spokesperson
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Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible again in the UK tonight, space weather forecasters have said. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe last week after an extreme geomagnetic
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New Labour group leader at County Hall
A long-serving Lancashire county councillor has become the new leader of the opposition Labour group on the authority – and he says his sole focus is taking control of County Hall from the Tories at next year’s local elections. Matthew Tomlinson
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David Raya on Arsenal transfer 'dream' that will net Blackburn Rovers millions
David Raya is not taking a permanent move to Arsenal for granted despite every expectation he will net Blackburn Rovers millions by joining this summer. The Spanish goalkeeper signed on the loan with a £27million option for the Gunners to buy.
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Moorland village's medieval Market Cross move set for green light
Permission is set to be granted for the relocation of a heritage-listed medieval market cross in a moorland village as part of a wider restoration project for its community garden. North Turton Parish Council wants to move the monument to the cross-paths
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Blackburn man raped woman and told her "it’ll be over in a few minutes"
A Blackburn man raped a woman told her “it’ll be over in a few minutes" when she pleaded with him to stop. On February 2, 2020, Asim Hussain went to the victim’s flat in Blackburn and forced himself upon her, saying: "It’ll be over in a few minutes
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Lancashire bathrooms firm buys arch-rival in £22m takeover
A Lancashire-based online bathroom retailer has taken over its administration-stricken arch-rival in a deal worth £22.5 million. The takeover comes just over six months after Yorkshire-based Victoria Plum plunged into administration and was bought
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Am I legally allowed to fill potholes myself in the UK? Here is the law
Potholes are everywhere with many of these lingering for weeks, months and even years. In recent times, many have started to fill in potholes themselves after becoming tired by the state of the roads and how long it takes for these to be dealt
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Blackburn Rovers discover more Championship opponents with one spot remaining
Blackburn Rovers now know 22 of the 23 teams they will play in the Championship next season. Oxford United were promoted to the second-tier for the first time in 25 years on Saturday, beating Bolton Wanderers 2-0 at Wembley. It was an upset in
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What to do if you see an Asian hornet at home or while you're out and about
If you spot Asian hornets flying around your garden or while you’re out and about, you might wonder what you should do. Nature groups are warning of a potential surge in damaging invasive non-native species. The UK’s chief plant health officer
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Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value
We are being urged to check our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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Gregg Broughton sends classy message after Blackburn Rovers exit
Gregg Broughton has sent a classy message after his exit from Blackburn Rovers was formally announced over the weekend. The Rovers Director of Football left the club after talks with the board about his future. The club officially confirmed his
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Campaign to boost health of those with long-term conditions
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to join the national “We are Undefeatable” campaign to support people with a range of long-term health conditions. Developed by 15 leading health and social care charities and backed by National Lottery funding
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Man died after hitting head on sink at Blackburn hospital
A man died at Royal Blackburn Hospital after banging his head in a fall while in his private bathroom, an inquest has heard. Roger John Lamonby, 76, was in a side room on ward C9 at Royal Blackburn Hospital having been admitted on September 28
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‘Get Smashed’: First look inside new burger restaurant and bar
A chic new burger restaurant and bar has opened close to Darwen town centre. ‘Get Smashed’ has launched on Duckworth Street next to the Godfather and is offering a range of smash burgers and classic Lancashire cuisine. It is being run chef
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Running group thanked for donation to mountain rescue team
A local running group have been thanked for supporting the Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team. The Pendle Trail Runners donated £250 to the mountain rescue team and following a cheque presentation, volunteers were invited to join their
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Arts festival promoters seek fresh help
COUNCILLORS are being asked to stump up £3,000 so a fledgling arts festival in East Lancs can develop. Clitheroe Contemporary Festival made its debut last summer at various venues, showcasing the town's arts community. Proposals for 2024, from
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Tributes paid to former Rovers chairman who died after Alzheimer’s battle
Tributes have been paid to a former Blackburn Rovers director and local businessman who has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. David Brown died on Friday, May 10, aged 82. He joined Rovers as a director in the early 1970s and is
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Grandma, 92, bled to death after ‘inadequate care’ at Blackburn Hospital
A coroner has raised concerns about Royal Blackburn Hospital after a grandmother had a stroke after losing a significant amount of blood and died. A report, which highlights "inadequate care" from hospital staff, has been sent to the East Lancashire
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Blackburn's famous Thwaites Arcade seen in this 60s photo
This photo from the early 1960s gives us a great view of one of Blackburn’s long lost ‘treasures’ - the Thwaites Arcade. It it pictured on the right of the photo which shows the top of Church Street with Darwen Street running across from left
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Family organising one last party for Blackburn dad with terminal cancer
A man from Blackburn has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer and his family is organising one final party for him. Ian Kershaw-Calvert, better known as Cally, has stage four cancer. In October last year, he was told that he may only have 12 to
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Pioneering project making the most of electronic waste for young
The Making Rooms in Blackburn has been awarded a £55,000 grant to tackle electronic waste and help communities in need get online. The creative technology community space received the money from the 500,000 Time After Time fund, created by Virgin