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Six fire engines remain at scene of huge commercial fire
More than 50 firefighters spent the night tackling a large fire in Blackpool. The blaze broke out at the former Department of Work and Pensions building in Warbreck Hill Road at around 11.3opm last night (June 7). Six fire engines remain at
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Two treated by ambulance service following house fire
Two people were treated by ambulance crews following a house fire in Padiham. Three fire engines attended the incident in Station Road shortly before 9am this morning (June 8). They received treatment from North West Ambulance Service after
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Summer Scouting: Addressing Blackburn Rovers' biggest transfer priority
In the final edition of our Blackburn Rovers series, 'Summer Scouting' Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson takes a look at the all-important striker department. Make sure you check out our previous instalments on the goalkeeper dilemma, full-back options
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Police expect Rossendale road to be closed 'for a little while' due to crash
A residential road in Rossendale is closed while police deal with a crash. Officers have closed Edgeside Lane in Waterfoot while they attend to the incident. They said they expect the road to be closed "for a little while." A police spokesperson
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Former world's strongest man defeats two people in one MMA fight in Blackburn
Former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall marked his return to combat sports with a brutal and bizarre win against two people in one fight at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall. Hall, standing at 6ft 3in and weighing 23.5 stone took on social media superstars
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RECAP: 10 fire engines and 50 firefighters called to large building fire
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'Avoid the area' - 10 fire engines and 50 firefighters called to large blaze
A large fire has ripped through a commercial building in Lancashire with 10 fire engines called to the scene. Crews were called just after 11.30pm last night (June 7) to the property in Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool. The fire service said "
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Tiny dormice coming to Lancashire woodland to save species from extinction
Ten tiny rodents are due to be introduced into the wild in Lancashire later this month as conservationists try to bolster the breed. The hazel dormice will be introduced into Natural England-owned woodland in the county, building on a previous
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Tributes after former Telegraph deputy editor dies aged 91
Tributes have been paid to former Lancashire Telegraph deputy editor Gordon Duckett following his death aged 91. Born in Accrington, Gordon joined the town's paper before moving to the Evening Telegraph, as it was known at the time, before heading
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Man attacked taxi driver with baseball bat because he 'didn't wait long enough'
A man attacked a taxi driver and his vehicle because he felt the driver hadn’t waited for him for long enough. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Qulzam Ahmed used a baseball bat to smash all the taxi windows after blocking it into a cul-de-sac
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Town Hall offices rejig set to cost more than £3.5m
The cost of reorganising Blackburn with Darwen Council's office accommodation is set to top £3.5 million. The figure is revealed in a report to the authority's executive board meeting on Thursday by deputy leader Cllr Quesir Mahmood. It says
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Accrington's Oak Fest reveals new 'Introducing Stage' to showcase local talent
Oak Fest, East Lancashire’s newest music festival, has unveiled a brand new stage spotlighting local talent named 'The Ossy Fest Introducing Stage'. Curated by Ossy Fest, the community festival hosted in the neighbouring Oswaldtwistle which supports
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Farmhouse has been converted into £1.5m luxury home
A property in Fence, which appears to be an unassuming farmhouse from the outside, has luxury interiors with rustic features and cosy communal areas. Grains Barn Farm, which is being marketed by Pendle Hill Properties and Zoopla, is on the market
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Testing cycle rides planned for charity
Cyclists are set to embark on a series of arduous rides for a Lancashire cancer cause and other charities this weekend. The Ribble Valley Ride, a fundraiser for the region's cancer centre, Rosemere, among others, takes place on Clitheroe tomorrow
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Why this Lancashire city is the worst 'new town' in the UK
A city in Lancashire has been named the UK’s worst new town in a list, which also features the best, by The Telegraph. Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “With Labour promising to build new towns to solve the housing crisis, we rate the
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Two Lancashire campsites voted some of best in the UK - one just for adults
Two camp sites in Lancashire have been voted in the UK’s top-ranked for 2023. Pitchup.com, a UK outdoor accommodation booking platform, has revealed its best sites for 2023, as rated by campers following their stay. Rankings are based on more
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Homeowners warned over 'unsightly problem' that may devalue their home by £50k
A team of experts has estimated that black mould could significantly devalue the price of your home by as much as £50k. A mould, a type of fungus that thrives in dark and damp environments, is not only horrible to look at but can be harmful to
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The reason this Lancashire beach is one of the UK's best kept secrets
A Lancashire beach features in a list of the UK’s 20 best secret and remote beaches where you can avoid the crowds, by The Telegraph. Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “You know the drill – each time the sun appears, Britons get the undeniable
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What’s in store at Royal British Legion’s family fun day
A community fun day is taking place at a historic cricket club this weekend. The Royal British Legion’s Blackburn branch will host a Community Commemoration Day to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day at East Lancs Cricket Club from 1pm today (Saturday
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Layton Williams says 'I feel like I'm back home on stage in Cabaret'
This week the latest chapter in the incredible journey of Bury-born actor Layton Williams began when he took to the stage in London’s West End as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Layton will be in the show for four months starring alongside
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Firearms charge for man after 'woman with 3 children had weapon pointed at her'
A MAN has appeared before Blackburn magistrates on firearms offences after a weapon was brandished in Nelson on Tuesday morning. The court heard a woman who was in Nelson town centre with her three children had the weapon pointed at her. Victoria
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Back to school at Our Lady and St John in Blackburn in the 80s and 90s
Continuing our trawl through the archives to look at life at schools across East Lancashire over the years, this week we turn our attention to Our Lady and St John’s High School in Blackburn. These photos show various aspects of school life
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Couple recreates wedding toast 25 years on - at the top of a rollercoaster
A couple has toasted the “ride of their lives” in the same spot they did 25 years ago – at the top of one of the tallest rollercoasters in the UK. Mark Cook, 61, and Carole Noel, 63, married at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort in May 1999 and
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Travel from Preston to Scotland in style with free wine and food
A new menu has been launched on direct train services from Preston to Glasgow and Edinburgh. We travelled first class with TransPennine Express to Glasgow to give the menu a try. @theboltonnews A new menu has been launched on
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Blackburn Rovers facing contract decisions as 11 players enter final year
Blackburn Rovers have some important decisions to make in the next 12 months with 11 players heading into the final year of their contract. Three of those have a one-year option to extend but John Eustace will have to sit down and thrash out their
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'Trust us and fund us' - Call for next government to back local authorities
A new proposal has recently been published that calls on the next government to 'properly fund' local authorities. The new 'Local Government White Paper' is calling on whichever party wins the General Election to commit to providing 'long-term
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Seven death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published seven death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing
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'You can learn at any age': Burnley woman nominated for Apprentice of the Year
A mum-of-two from East Lancashire who left school at 16 to start a factory job, is about to fulfil her dream of passing the equivalent of a degree, aged 46. Shelley Gill, from Burnley, was also nominated for three awards in her sector. The
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Popular East Lancs rail link to spectacular Yorkshire Dales returns TODAY
A popular service linking East Lancs to the Yorkshire Dales is set to return today for the first time. Rail enthusiasts had feared the route, known as Dales Rail, would be lost after it was axed last summer amid a shortage of drivers willing to
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Vintage cars, tractors and steam engines to roll into East Lancs village this weekend
Nearly £100,000 has been raised since a steam rally rolled into being in a rural East Lancs village. And supporters of the Slaidburn Steam and Vintage Vehicle Display are preparing to do it all over again this weekend. Vintage cars, tractors