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What can I do about my noisy neighbours - and how do I complain?
Noisy neighbours are one of the most common issues reported to the police and local councils. While the occasional disruption may not be considered a big deal, persistent unreasonable noise can be a nightmare to live next to. Unreasonable or
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Controlled explosions take place of 'grenade-type' devices
Police say controlled explosions took place in Preston following the discovery of two grenade-type devices. Earlier today, just after midday, officers cordoned off an area in Watling Street Road, Fulwood. Emergency teams attended the address
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Mum of missing teenager ‘beside herself with worry’
The mother of a teenager who has gone missing in Tenerife said she is ‘beside herself with worry’. Jay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle was last spoken to at 8.50am on Monday, June 17. According to a location pin sent to his friend Lucy, his last
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Police and rescue teams in desperate hunt to find teenager
Police in Tenerife said they are doing everything they can to find a missing Lancashire teenager. Jay Slater, 19, was last spoken to at 8.50am on Monday, June 17. According to a location pin sent to his friend Lucy, his last known location was
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Sean McConville links up with Jimmy Bell at Clitheroe
Sean McConville has joined Clitheroe in a player-coach role to link up with Jimmy Bell. McConville departed the Wham Stadium this summer following 11 years with the Reds over two separate spells. The 35-year-old initially played for the club
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Everything we know about Lancashire teenager Jay Slater missing in Tenerife
A huge search is under way for a teenager from East Lancashire who went missing after attending a music festival in Tenerife with friends. Jay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle, last spoke to his friend Lucy, from Burnley, at around 8.50am on Monday
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Four arrested after man injured outside retail park
Four people have been arrested after a man was injured following a suspected theft from a store at Deepdale Retail Park in Preston. Officers were called to the Sports Direct at around 1.20pm on Monday. It was reported that two men and a woman had
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Long delays as road closed following two-vehicle crash
Part of the A56 in Haslingden was closed after a crash involving two vehicles. Police say no injuries were reported but vehicles had been damaged. Lancashire Fire and Rescue said they were called at 3:03pm and two fire engines from Rawtenstall
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Cordon in place as bomb disposal squad investigates suspicious package
A cordon is in place in Fulwood after a suspicious package was found. The package was found outside a property on Watling Street Road. The police’s explosive ordnance disposal team are on the way. Members of the public have been asked to
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Joey Barton to pay Jeremy Vine £75,000 to settle High Court libel claim
Joey Barton has apologised to Jeremy Vine and agreed to pay the broadcaster £75,000 in damages to settle a High Court libel claim. In a post on X, the former Burnley midfielder said the allegations he made against Mr Vine, including calling him
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Duff keen to replicate 'world class' Burnley environment at Huddersfield
Michael Duff was part of a “world-class environment” at Burnley and is determined to build something similar at Huddersfield. Duff took charge at the John Smith’s Stadium earlier this summer following the Terriers’ relegation from the Championship
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Stanley midfielder Tommy Leigh completes MK Dons switch
Stanley midfielder Tommy Leigh has completed a permanent move to MK Dons for an undisclosed fee. Leigh arrived at the Wham Stadium in the summer of 2021 after catching the eye for Bognor Regis in the non-league pyramid. The 24-year-old went
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Stage two of entertainment venue's £8m restoration set for nod
The second stage of a multi-million-pound facelift for Blackburn's King George's Hall is set to be approved by councillors. Blackburn with Darwen Council's planning committee on Thursday night be asked to give the go-ahead for the works to the
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Family issues urgent appeal after 19-year-old goes missing in Tenerife
The family of an Oswaldtwistle teenager has issued a desperate appeal after he went missing after a night out in Tenerife. Jay Slater, 19, was last spoken to at 8.50am on Monday, June 17. According to a location pin sent to his friend Lucy, his
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Blackburn man pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving
A Blackburn man has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Reece Lawrence Fowler, 32, entered the guilty plea at Preston Crown Court today (June 18). The offence happened in the early hours of February 3, 2023, and resulted in
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Blackburn Rovers striker sets pre-season aim after extended injury lay-off
Harry Leonard is relishing the opportunity to get back into full training after an awkward back injury. The young striker fractured his back in February, pulling up in training, and ended up sitting out the remainder of the season. The 20-year-old
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How to watch Channel 4's live general election debate tonight
Senior politicians from the main parties will take part in a UK-wide general election debate today (June 18), hosted by Channel 4. The event will last 90 minutes and it’s set to take place in Colchester with a live studio audience. The extended
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Find out how long it can take to renew a British passport (it won't take months)
From booking flights and accommodation to meal reservations abroad, there is so much to remember when it comes to planning your next holiday. Whether you’ve chosen somewhere hot across the globe for a week of relaxation or a weekend of exploring
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Going on holiday? Try these 5 tips to get cheaper flights
Are you booking a holiday? If you're trying to organise a trip away, you might be trying to find ways to enjoy it without breaking the bank. If you’re thinking about jetting off at any point this year, you might be wishing for a stress-free airport
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What can criminals do with your stolen passport and how common is this theft?
Your passport is perhaps the most important travel document you can hold while travelling to another country. While many go to great lengths to look after these identifiers, it isn't unheard of for these documents to go missing or become stolen
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'I'm very sorry' This Morning's Cat Deeley apologises for 'cruel' epilepsy joke
This Morning presenter Cat Deeley has issued an apology for making a “horrific” epilepsy joke live on air yesterday (June 17). After welcoming viewers back from an advert during Monday’s show, Cat and co-host Ben Shephard were getting ready to
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What to do if you disagree with your neighbour about a garden wall or fence
When neighbours cannot agree on where one property starts and the other ends, the resulting dispute is legally known as a boundary dispute. Examples of problems could be a wall that needs repairing or who should front the cost of replacing a fence
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Blackburn set to be hit with thunderstorms as 10-hour warning issued
Blackburn, and other parts of Lancashire, are set to be battered with rain today (June 18) as the Met Office issues a warning for thunderstorms. A yellow warning is in force from 11am until 9pm. The thunderstorm is set to affect driving conditions
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Rudy Gestede's long-term aim for Blackburn Rovers and eye-opening experience
Rudy Gestede insists Blackburn Rovers are still working to become a Premier League club after becoming their Head of Football Operations. The 35-year-old's new role was unveiled last week as part of Rovers' restructuring behind the scenes. Gestede
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Person injured in Blackburn crash
Police closed a road in Blackburn yesterday evening (June 17) after a crash. Livesey Branch Road, at the junction of Green Lane, was closed for around an hour while police dealt with a crash. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and plan their
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What to do if your passport gets lost or stolen in the UK or when you're abroad
Going on holiday is often an exciting time but it can also be stressful when you forget or lose something or even have it stolen. There’s lots to remember when going on holiday from packing your best outfits to looking after your passport and boarding
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Female motorbike rider, in 50s, taken to hospital with injuries after crash
A woman was taken to hospital after a crash in Burnley yesterday (June 17). Police were called to Glen View Road at around 7.25pm, to reports of a crash involving a car and a motorbike. The rider, a woman in her 50s, was taken to hospital.
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East Lancs actor Sir Ian McKellen taken to hospital after falling off stage
Burnley actor Sir Ian McKellen was taken to hospital after he fell from the stage during a West End performance last night (June 17). The Lord Of The Rings star, 85, who is currently playing John Falstaff in a production of Player Kings at the
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Euro 2024: England questions, over-the-top conclusions and revealing numbers
England view: Elliott Jackson A win is a win, right? Gareth Southgate will be delighted that England got over the line against Serbia in their Euros opener but after a dominant first half, their showing after the interval raised more questions
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Veteran politician hails new charity set to save Waddow Hall
A veteran East Lancashire politician has welcomed an invitation from the new owners of Waddow Hall to set up a new charity to operate the site. Nigel Evans, Conservative candidate for the Ribble Valley who has served as its MP for the past 32 years
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'Sweetheart' rescue dog who loves to snooze looking for a forever home
A rescue pocket bully, once used for breeding, has been waiting a year to be adopted, and now the RSPCA is asking would-be owners to come forward. The five-year-old, named Moon, is under the foster care of the RSPCA’s Preston & District Branch
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'They were the best I've ever had' - Aspinall Arms pub review
Having previously been unprepared by not booking a table for a Sunday afternoon the last time I tried to visit the Aspinall Arms, this time I went back ready – and it was worth the wait. Perched nicely on the beautiful banks of the River Ribble
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'Arrogant' dangerous driver led police on 'prolonged' chase around Blackburn
A man who dangerously drove around Blackburn to evade police has avoided going to prison “by the narrowest of margins.” Mohammed Tayyab, 27, caused multiple officers, including police helicopters, to chase him around the streets of Blackburn on
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Roof dormers plan for Blackburn bungalow upsets neighbours
A dispute over the enlargement of a Blackburn bungalow will be debated by councillors. Mohammed Asif Jamil has requested planning permission to raise the roof of his property in Cranshaw Drive, Roe Lee, by approximately 1.2 metres and add dormers
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Driver claims speeding ticket ‘invalid’ as van placed in ‘wrong spot’
A man who was fined for speeding on a Burnley road claims the ticket should be deemed ‘invalid’ as the van was positioned in the wrong place. Stuart Tyrer received a speeding fine whilst driving down the A671 (Westway) in Burnley on February 2.
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Sam Szmodics transfer state of play with Blackburn Rovers rumour dismissed
Blackburn Rovers have not placed a valuation for potential suitors to meet in order to sign Sam Szmodics, The Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. Rovers' star player is set to be heavily coveted this summer after scoring 33 goals in all competitions
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Football club pledges support to help teenage fan with cancer access treatment
A football club has pledged their support to a teenage season ticket holder with a rare form of childhood cancer. Fourteen-year-old Lucy Wright, from Great Harwood, was just eight when she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma and has undergone gruelling
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Walkers 'stepping' out to highlight community support programmes in East Lancs
People from Burnley Leisure and Culture, Pendleside Hospice and local residents will walk from sunrise to sunset on one of the year’s longest days to raise awareness of programmes in the borough. It’s the third year Burnley Leisure and Culture
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The four most wanted men in East Lancashire - have you seen them?
There are three new faces on the list of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week. If you know where any of these men might be, or have any information which could assist the police then please call 101 immediately. The four most wanted
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There were pubs galore in Burnley at turn of 20th Century
This photo of St James Street, Burnley, from the early 1900s shows just how much East Lancashire loved its pubs. St James Street, Burnley early 1900s (Newsquest) For on a 100 yard stretch of the road there were no less than five of them.
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Pictures as former Corrie star visits town for arts event
More than 5,000 people, including actor Julie Hesmondhalgh, descended on Accrington for an event at the weekend. The Connecting Cultures event took place on Sunday, June 16, for a special cultural celebration at what was said to be the biggest
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UK to bask in sunshine and 25 degree heat this week - what’s Blackburn’s outlook?
After a predominantly rainy start to June, the UK is set to bask in sunshine later this week – but will Lancashire be as lucky? There is set to be a shift in the UK’s weather this week, thanks to a system of high pressure. Temperatures are set
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Primary school where people 'take good care of each other' rated 'Good'
A school in East Lancashire that is described as a 'welcoming place where people take good care of each other' has been rated as 'good' by Ofsted. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, in Whalley Road, Hurst Green, was graded a 'good' school
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Mental health arts group offered free internet connection
An award-winning charity which uses arts-based interventions to help people navigate mental health issues is connecting more people thanks to a new digital connection. Blackburn-based Arts 2 Heal, which has around 120 members, has been working
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Pub gets 'ultimate' tech kit makeover after winning national competition
Customers at The Rishton Arms celebrated England’s victory over Serbia on a brand new TV thanks to Hisense. The tech giants had urged local communities to nominate why their pub should get a tech makeover ahead of the Euros. The Rishton Arms
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'A truly fantastic way of showcasing amazing work': Volunteer awards nominations open
Nominations are open again for volunteers to be recognised for the selfless work they do in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. Arranged by Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council, these awards recognise the individuals and groups who
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'Lancashire has been let down': Labour's Ed Miliband visits Rolls Royce
On a visit to Lancashire, Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Labour’s candidate for Pendle and Clitheroe committed to ‘bring manufacturing back to the North West’ as part of Labour’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. Visiting
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Housebuilder invests £200k in local biodiversity net gains
A housebuilder is contributing more than £200,000 towards Blackburn's biodiversity. Bovis Homes' section 106 agreement for the Sunnybower Meadow development on Whalley Old Road includes a commitment to biodiversity net gains (BNG). BNG is a
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Repairs to Imperial Mill's 'unsound' roof and windows set for nod
Urgently-needed roof and window repairs to Blackburn's historic Imperial Mill are set to be given the go-ahead by councillors. The imposing building on Gorse Street needs emergency repairs to 'structurally unsound' elements of the mill. It