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Police looking for missing woman from Ribble Valley with links to Longridge
A woman with connections to Longridge, Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley has been declared missing. Elaine Scott, 63, was last seen at the Co-Op supermarket, on Old Clitheroe Road, Dutton, between 1:15pm and 1:30pm on May 27. Police are asking
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Vehicle crash in Rivington causes road closure for 'some time'
Blackburn with Darwen Police have currently closed a road in Rivington due to a vehicle crash. At approximately 7:20pm on Tuesday, June 11, Blackburn with Darwen Police posted on X that they were at the scene between Belmont and Rivington on Rivington
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Campaign launched to save church facing closure and sale for the community
A Rossendale community which saved Whitworth’s swimming pool is now being asked to help save a church building,to keep it for local use including a mums-and-toddlers group. People around Whitworth and Shawforth are being asked to support a new
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Aussie singing star Delta Goodrem to support Shania Twain at Lytham Festival
The final act has been announced for this year's Lytham Festival. Award-winning, Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem will open the show for global superstar Shania Twain on Thursday, July 4 joining the line up for the night alongside triple
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Suburban small kids home bid set for second rejection
Councillors have been recommended to refuse a bid to turn a family house into a small children's home for a second time. Kenneth Tomkins of Jigsaw Children's Home Ltd has asked Hyndburn Council for planning permission convert the property in Whalley
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Gas companies ignore council's refusal and install traffic lights in Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council's highways department has given an update on works at Goose House Lane and Hollins Grove Street that have not been authorised. The council received reports today (Tuesday, June 11) that 'mua Gas' and 'S&R Construction
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Lib Dem doctor and Tory health minister clash over NHS in town
The doctor standing for the Liberal Democrats in the new Pendle and Clitheroe seat has clashed with Conservative Andrew Stephenson over the state of health services in the constituency. Consultant Dr Anna Fryer said services were 'a scandal' as
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Clarets midfielder Cullen on Kompany exit and relegation
Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen bears no grudge against Vincent Kompany for his decision to leave Turf Moor and take charge at Bayern Munich. Cullen played under Kompany at Anderlecht and the Belgium brought him to East Lancashire in the summer
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Blackburn roadworks causing traffic build up near hospital
Roadworks in Blackburn are causing long delays today (Tuesday, June 12) possibly affecting traffic travelling towards Royal Blackburn Hospital and Asda. Delays are likely on streets such as Mosley Street, Roman Road, Grimshaw Park and Crossfield
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Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of arson after bus station fire
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following a large fire at a bus station. Police were called shortly before 11pm last night (June 10) to reports of a fire at Burnley bus station on Croft Street. Damage was caused
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Blackburn Rovers notebook: Overseas workouts, Season Tickets and internationals
Here's a round-up of some bite-sized Blackburn Rovers stories that may have escaped you over the last few days. Hedges snapped in warm-weather workout Ryan Hedges has been putting himself through his paces overseas to ensure he is ready for
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Man arrested after 'suitcase and 33 knives' stolen from department store
A man in his 40s has been arrested following a theft in Preston city centre. Police were called at around 4pm yesterday (June 10) to a report that a suitcase and 33 knives had been stolen from the TJ Hughes department store in the Fishergate Centre
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Have you seen any of East Lancashire's most wanted this week?
Officers are appealing for help from the public in tracking down four of the most wanted people in East Lancashire this week. Lancashire Police has released images and information about the four people in the hope the public can help track them
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Man in his 70s charged following report of exposure at a pub
A man in his 70s has been charged following a report of indecent exposure at a pub in Burnley. Officers were called to The Big Window pub in Manchester Road just before 8pm on Sunday (June 9) to reports that a man exposed himself. A man was
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Bus station left damaged after large fire rips through double-decker bus
A bus station was left damaged after a fire tore through a double decker bus parked outside. A video from the scene at Burnley bus station showed the bus engulfed in flames on Monday night (June 10). On Tuesday morning (June 11) pictures from
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Blackburn Rovers-linked goalkeeper offers latest on his future
Blackburn Rovers-linked goalkeeper John Ruddy has opened up on his future and revealed he's held talks with clubs aside from Birmingham City. Rovers were linked with a swoop for the 37-year-old, who will be a free agent at the end of June, in April
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Cheapest Championship season tickets and where Burnley rank
Burnley’s cheapest 2024/25 season ticket price is among the more affordable deals in the Championship despite relegation from the top flight. Adult season tickets start from £352 at Turf Moor as the Clarets aim to bounce back from a disappointing
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Look inside new dessert shop that’s already receiving five-star reviews
A new dessert shop has opened in Darwen and it is receiving rave reviews, despite only being open for a few weeks. Dolce Vita, in Railway Road, mainly sells a range of desserts, including cakes, pancakes, doughnuts, waffles and beyond. It also
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'Pupils value the opportunities': East Lancs primary school continues to be good
A primary school in East Lancashire where pupils 'strive to meet the school’s high expectations' continues to be a good school. Bradley Primary School, in Dover Street, Nelson, was inspected by Ofsted on April 30 and May 1, with the report being
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Lancashire town enjoys two-day arts festival
A Lancashire town has enjoyed a two-day arts festival, featuring giant chess and a theatrical production. Bacup's This Here Festival, held last weekend (June 8 and 9), put on by Bacup Cultural Consortium (BCC) received Arts Council funding to organise
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Blackburn hospital introduces gaming hubs for mental health patients
A Blackburn hospital supporting men with severe mental health needs has installed arcade games and pool tables. The newly opened hub in Cygnet Fountains, Pleasington Close, also includes sensory lighting and neon signs, providing service users
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New Hobbycraft opens in retail park with grand celebration
One of the UK's largest arts and crafts retailers has launched a new store in Lancashire, followed by a grand opening event. Hobbycraft officially opened its Blackpool Retail Park store on Tuesday, June 4, before an unveiling event last Saturday
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Packed venue greets Independent candidate at launch event
A packed venue greeted Blackburn Independent candidate Adnan Hussain as he launched his election campaign. Mr Hussain was joined by family, friends and supporters at the Audley Centre over the weekend on his bid to become MP for Blackburn.
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Royal British Legion commemorates D Day at cricket club
Families from across Blackburn turned out a community fun day at a historic cricket club. The Royal British Legion hosted a Community Commemoration Day to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day at East Lancs Cricket Club on Dukes Brow. Despite
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Blackburn Rovers injury round-up with update on key player
Ryan Hedges is expected to be fit for the start of the 2024/25 campaign after a hamstring lay-off but will miss the start of Blackburn Rovers' pre-season. The Welsh winger missed the remaining five matches of last season after suffering a second
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Blackburn Pride to be ‘bigger and better’ than ever as it returns this weekend
Blackburn Pride is set to return this weekend and more details have been revealed about the plans for the day. Blackburn Pride will return for its third year on Saturday, June 15, at the Town Hall Square. The parade starts at 12pm from King
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Museum marks 150th anniversary while honouring 90-year-old volunteer
As Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery marks its 150th anniversary, it is also celebrating the work of its oldest and longest-serving volunteer. With his 90th birthday next year, Richard Croasdale has been 'doing his bit' at the museum for 17 years
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High speed shopping street transformation set for approval
The £737,000 transformation of a Blackburn high street into a new green and flexible 'honeypot' to attract shoppers and visitors is set to take just 10 months. Senior councillors will on Thursday be asked to approve a March 2025 deadline for the
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Doctor opens up about ‘stressful’ life as GP as open letter sent to politicians
A Haslingden doctor has opened up about the “stressful” reality of being a GP after an open letter was sent to politicians. Recently, GPs in the North West sent a letter to political party leaders stating that general practice “is broken”, adding
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Did you dance night away at Utopia in Blackburn in the 90s?
Here’s one for all the clubbers out there who enjoyed a night out in Blackburn back in the day. Utopia, Blackburn, 1998 (Picture: Newsquest) This photo shows a packed dancefloor at Utopia, the successor to the Cavendish and Peppermint Place
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Husband turns wife's stroke into inspiration for charity work
A husband - whose wife is suffering the effects of a stroke - has been inspired to volunteer at a health service. Les Readfearn, from Burnley, discovered the Lancashire Care Service after his wife, Linda, had a stroke nine years ago, and finds
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Diners 'shock' as brass band told to stop playing after D Day event
A town centre pub customer says a brass band were treated ‘rudely’ as they attempted to entertain customers in Blackburn after a D-Day event. Members of the Darwen Brass Band had been taking part in commemorations outside Blackburn Cathedral on
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Jordan North leaves Billie Eilish stumped after teaching her Lancs slang
Burnley radio presenter Jordan North left global superstar Billie Eilish feeling stumped after teaching her some northern slang during an interview. In an interview with Capital Radio, Jordan was speaking to Billie about the release of her third
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Not subscribing to British values is a very British past time
Are we still calling out people for not being British enough? It is 2024. Nigel Farage was back in the spotlight for suggesting ‘growing number of young people in this country who do not subscribe to British values” and ‘loathe much of what we
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Clinical space transformed into ‘homely’ social hub for Blackburn patients
Arcade games, sensory lighting, neon signs and pool tables are just some of the equipment which has helped to transform a clinical space at a Blackburn hospital which supports men with severe mental health needs. Service users at Cygnet Fountains