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65 properties affected by power cut near school
Engineers are investigating after a power cut affected homes and businesses in Blackburn. The incident earlier today has affected 65 properties and Electricity North West said they are hoping the power will be restored just after 9.30pm. The
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Woman tied up and cash stolen in frightening house burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage after a man escaped with cash following a harrowing burglary. Police were called to Golden Hill Lane, Leyland at around 12.40am on Thursday 30 May after reports a man had gained entry
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Police launch appeal to reunite owner with engagement ring
Police have appealed to anyone who may have lost this engagement ring to get in touch. The ring was found in a Goldsmiths jewellery box in Blackpool on Friday February 2. A police spokesperson said: "We have made a number of enquiries to reunite
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'I was stabbed in the back' says Workers Party election candidate
Workers Party of Britain candidate Craig Murray has accused the 4BwD group of independent councillors of stabbing him in the back over who they are supporting in the Blackburn general election campaign. The former ambassador to Uzbekistan says
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Arrests made after lollipop man assaulted
Police have charged a 13-year-old boy after a lollipop man was assaulted by youths in Preston. It follows an incident on Black Bull Lane at 3:34pm on Wednesday (June 12). The victim, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital with fractured ribs.
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Four fire engines spend hours putting out blaze at commercial property
Four fire engines were called to a building near Clitheroe today (June 17). The fire service was called to an unnamed road in Cow Ark, at around 1.35pm. Crews spent two hours and 15 minutes at the blaze. One casualty was assessed by fire crews
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Police release image as part of heroin and crack cocaine investigation
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak with, as part of their investigation into a heroin and crack cocaine conspiracy. Officers have released an image of 23-year-old Joseph Oakes, who has links to Accrington, Rishton and Garstang
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Wonderful Eid pictures from one of town's oldest mosques
Muslims across Lancashire have been celebrating the festival of Eid. Eid was celebrated on Sunday and Monday across the world and thousands headed to their local mosques to take part in traditional morning prayers. Hundreds packed into the
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Blackburn Rovers contract update ahead of pre-season return
There remains hope that Kyle McFadzean will stay at Blackburn Rovers after agreeing a deal in principle over a new contract. The 37-year-old centre-back made his intentions clear that he wanted to stay at Ewood Park beyond the end of his current
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Election candidates to get three chances to impress business leaders
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce has arranged three General Election hustings events. They aim to give its business members the chance to quiz the candidates before July 4's polling day. They will be in Ribble Valley on Tuesday, June 18,
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Person injured as emergency services called to crash involving car and tractor
The fire service had to remove a person from their vehicle after a crash in Padiham today (June 17). Two fire engines, from Padiham and Hyndburn, were called to Barrowford Road at around 10.55am. The crash involved two vehicles, a tractor and
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‘Avoid the area’ - Clear up under way on major Blackburn road
A major road in Blackburn was partially closed after an incident. Barbara Castle Way, between Victoria Street and Limbrick Road, is closed. Police say no one has been injured in the crash. Drivers had been urged to plan their route and avoid
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‘Dangerous’ paedophile, 56, tried to rape 14-year-old girl
A “dangerous” paedophile, who tried to rape a 14-year-old girl in Brierfield, has been sentenced. Jeremy Wood, 56, attempted to rape a 14-year-old at a house in Brierfield, in September 2022. Thankfully, he was disturbed before he could succeed
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Asbestos warning after firefighters spend three hours battling blaze at church
An asbestos warning has been issued after the fire service was called to a former church in Barnoldswick. Four fire engines from Nelson, Burnley and Colne were sent to a blaze at a site on Hollins Road at 8.22pm, on Saturday (June 15). The
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Lewis Travis and three other Blackburn Rovers players set early pace
Blackburn Rovers players don't return for pre-season until next Monday but that hasn't stopped some of their squad getting ahead. John Eustace's team will be back in for standard testing on Friday before the first day of pre-season work begins
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Second success in a week for East Lancs town on People's Postcode Lottery
An East Lancashire town has been successful for the second time in a week in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning ticket today (June 17) is in Nelson, and those with a ticket and a BB9 9JF postcode were awarded the prize of £1,000 in the
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Villagers' fury at sex and drugs nightlife fallout
RESIDENTS in Whalley are still being disturbed by drunkenness, drug abuse, anti-social behaviour and noise from revellers on streets, music from clubs and people having sex in alleys despite a special licensing system, councillors have claimed.
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Primary school announces closure after outbreak of vomiting bug
A school in Stacksteads is closed due to a norovirus outbreak. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School is closed due to excessive staff absence due to the vomiting bug. The school said parents have been notified and Public Health England
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McCoy's releases 2 new American-style crisp flavours in UK supermarkets
McCoy's have released two new flavours of crisps that will be part of its Epic Eats range for a limited time. McCoy's is known for ridge cut crisps in various different flavours including the likes of Flame Grilled Steak, Thai Sweet Chicken and
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When to clean your office as these items are home to more germs than a toilet seat
If you work in an office space, you’ll know that keeping your desk tidy and clean can get a bit overwhelming when there’s a long to-do list to get through. Forgetting to clean your desk and the workspace around you, even if you work from home,
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Public warned throwing away election documents could land you a £200 fine
Experts have issued a warning to the public ahead of General Election month, as many of us could be making mistakes that will land us with fines or even a prison sentence. A range of election material has been published and sent out across the
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Strictly Come Dancing legend says show was ‘brutal awakening’
Communards legend and former Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles has said taking part in Strictly Come Dancing was a "brutal awakening". The 62-year-old took part in the 2017 series of the popular BBC show and partnered up with professional
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Can I be fined for driving too slowly? The important rules to know
Motorists know how severe the penalty can be for speeding, but some might not know what the punishment could be for driving too slowly. Minimum speed limits do exist on some roads in the UK, but they are very rare, so most of the time there won't
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When is EastEnders on TV this week? BBC confirms schedule and channel changes
This week EastEnders will face major disruption to its usual schedule on the BBC due to Euro 2024, which won’t be a shock for some. The tournament kicked off last Friday but over the next few days, the soap won’t be airing on its regular BBC channel
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Scott Wharton discusses Blackburn Rovers injury recovery and Euro road trip
Scott Wharton is continuing to make progress in the early stages of his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. The Blackburn Rovers defender is expected to miss the majority, if not the entirety, of next season after undergoing surgery on his
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Three arrested in police crackdown on off-road vehicles
A man from Bury has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle following a police operation in Rochdale. Officers worked with other agencies to address concerns about off-road vehicles. They carried out the work after people reported
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RECAP: Crash on M6 brings traffic to standstill
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Cars brought to standstill on M6 as two lanes close after crash
Two lanes are closed on the M6 Southbound after a crash. Traffic is building and two lanes are closed from junction 31A in Longridge and junction 31 in Samlesbury. Traffic is stationary as drivers slow down to look at the crash. Police
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Fire service spend two hours tackling blaze in Blackburn
The fire service was called to a fire in Blackburn on Sunday, June 16. At 4.18pm, four fire engines from Blackburn, Darwen and Hyndburn attended a derelict building fire in Clayton Street. Crews were in attendance for two hours. A spokesperson
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Man left with serious leg injury after hit and run involving BMW
A man has been left with serious injuries after a hit and run in Rishton on Friday (June 14). Police were called to High Street at around 3.47pm, to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and a BMW car. The driver failed to stop at the scene
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Man targeted high street stores and supermarket on stealing spree
A man claimed he stole to survive after he was left homeless and without benefits. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Gatis Stepans committed a string of shoplifting offences which prompted the prosecution to ask for him to be banned from certain
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Junior footballers score pitch improvement goal with housing estate assist
A major upgrade to playing fields used by a junior football club starts this week paid for with cash raised from a new housing estate. The project at the fields in Lockyer Avenue in Burnley will cost £85,000, financed by a contribution towards
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Plans for five-bedroom family home on farm site approved
Plans have been approved to demolish a bungalow and several surrounding buildings and replace it with a five-bedroom family home. The applicants, the Trustees of the George Warburton 1985 Trust, applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council to commence
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Blackburn's Shadsworth Estate to get 25 new homes
An East Lancashire 1950's former council estate is to get 25 new homes. The seven houses and 18 flats will be built on the site of the former Gleneagles Court of sheltered accommodation complex on Blackburn's Shadsworth Estate. The one and
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Blackburn Diocese has big plans to get people in church thanks to £25m grant
Blackburn Diocese (The Church of England in Lancashire) has announced its plans after being told it is set to receive more than £25 million in funding from the national church. The grant will be used to expand its work and fund a ‘parish renewal
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Looms across the globe used shuttle produced in this Blackburn factory
As East Lancashire became a spinning powerhouse, the need grew for shuttles for the looms. Rowland Baguley and Co, Addison Street, Blackburn, 1920 (Newsquest) Taken around 1920 this was the Addison Street works of Blackburn company Rowland
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Lancashire Hospital to receive £1.5m 'state-of-the-art' expansion creating 70 jobs
Work has begun on a £1.5 million annexe to a Lancashire hospital creating a new state-of-the-art ultrasound suite. Greater Lancashire Hospital's development will also see 70 new jobs - 50 clinical and 20 clerical. The building will welcome
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Lancs’ longest-serving lollipop lady, 84, has ‘no plan to retire’ after award
A woman from Longridge says she has no plans to retire after being given an award from the council. Irene Reid has been stationed near Longridge Church of England Primary School as a lollipop lady for more than 55 years. She is the longest-serving
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Landlady ‘over the moon’ after CAMRA reveal Blackburn’s pub of the year
The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the best real ale pubs and clubs in East Lancashire for 2024. The Drummer’s Arms in Blackburn has been named Blackburn with Darwen’s pub of the year. Lark Carr took over the pub with her mum, Hilary
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Lancashire residents urged to take up offer of ‘reassuring’ cancer screening
People in Lancashire are being urged to accept their invites for a screening programme that helps save thousands of lives every year. Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2024 runs from 17 to 23 June, highlighting the importance of attending the