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Scientists reveal 'cheap' and 'easy' exercise to stop recurring lower back pain
Walking regularly could be a "cheap" and "easy" way to prevent recurring lower back pain, according to a new trial. A new study has shown that patients who went for daily strolls had fewer flare-ups than those who did not. Scientists reported
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Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners
Cat and dog owners across the UK have been told for keep an eye out for signs their pets may have fleas. A vet has warned pet owners that flea infestations at this time of year are “more common than many people realise”. PDSA statistics show
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All the major pubs closing as almost 500 shut for good in the UK
472 pubs across England and Wales have permanently closed in the last year, according to new analysis. In the first three months of 2024, the country saw 236 pubs shut their doors for good, government figures by real estate firm Altus Group have
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Is it illegal to park under a bridge and can you be fined?
Many of us will have been in a situation where it feels like we are driving round and round for hours trying to find a parking space. Whether you’re trying to find somewhere to park so you can head into a restaurant for dinner or to nip into a
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Fans bewildered after Elon Musk reviews Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer
In a surprising turn of events, multi-billionaire-gazillionaire Elon Musk has reviewed Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer. The former Top Gear host is famously a beer lover who created his very own lager, Hawkstone, using ingredients from his Diddly
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Work completed on busy route into town
Temporary traffic lights have been lifted on a busy route into Blackburn. Work was being conducted this week on a section of road on Bank Top, close to the Tesco Express. Traffic heading into and out of town was affected with long delays for
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Appeal to find man wanted over drugs offences
Police are asking for the public's help to trace a man wanted over drugs offences. Daniel Harwood, 33, has links to Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, Blackburn and Darwen. A police spokesperson said: "We want to speak to him in connection with an investigation
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CCTV images released following burglary at hotel
Police investigating a burglary at a hotel in Blackpool have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to. The incident happened at the Woodhouse Hotel on the Promenade on Saturday June 1 at around 3:39pm. A police spokesperson
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Mum worried that missing son Jay Slater has been ‘taken against his will’
The mother of missing Oswaldtwistle teenager, Jay Slater, says she is worried that he has been ‘taken against his will'. Jay Slater, 19, was last heard from on Monday morning (June 17) as he told a friend he planned to walk back to his accommodation
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Deputy council leader’s standards hearing switch as Eid delays witnesses
A STANDARDS hearing into accusations that a leading East Lancs councillor broke a code of conduct over his behaviour at meetings has been delayed, after witnesses were unable to attend a meeting because it clashed with Eid celebrations. Lib-Dem
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Jay Slater: YouTuber says people in Tenerife ‘concerned and rallying together’
A YouTuber, who moved to Tenerife 10 years ago, said locals on the island are “concerned and rallying together” to find missing Oswaldtwistle teen, Jay Slater. Andrew, who has more than 80,000 subscribers on YouTube channel The Knightstrider, said
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Scott Wharton sets out pre-season challenge to Rovers youngsters
Scott Wharton knows exactly how it feels to progress through Rovers’ Academy ranks – and hopes more youngsters can seize their opportunities in pre-season. Wharton made his senior debut in 2016 and has gone on to rack up more than 100 appearances
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Eight bailed pending further enquiries after 'homophobic assault'
Eight people have been bailed over a ‘homophobic assault’ which left one of the victims fearing for their life. Police were called to Railway Road in Blackburn just after midnight yesterday (June 18) to reports of an assault. Jordan Brook,
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Rail engineer 'two seconds' from being hit by express train travelling up to 110mph
A rail engineer came within two seconds of being struck by a train travelling at up to 110mph, a safety inquiry has found. An investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) discovered a site safety controller had mistakenly been
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Busy start for firefighters after attending two outbuilding fires
The fire service has been busy after being called to two outbuilding fires in Trawden and Nelson. At around 11.22pm on June 18, two fire engines were called to Thursden Place in Nelson. Crews were in attendance for around 40 minutes. The fire
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Mapped: See Lancashire's general election results from 2019 - how you voted
The UK’s general election is just weeks away and there’s no doubt that households across Lancashire will be considering their options when it comes to voting. Among the party leaders hoping to be successful are the Conservative's Rishi Sunak and
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Pictured: Man facing football ban after Euro 2024
Photographs have been released of a Bolton man who is facing a football ban following trouble at the Euro tournament in Germany. On Tuesday, Gordon Thomas, aged 39, of Whittington Close, Little Lever, made a brief appearance at Manchester Magistrates
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Rovers issue update on new kits for 2024/25 campaign
Rovers have shared an update on their new kits for the upcoming 2024/25 Championship campaign. The home shirt is set to be unveiled in the week commencing July 1 and will be available to purchase online and at the Roverstore, which will be open
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Public meeting debates church community takeover bid
Residents, councillors and a church leader attended a public meeting to discuss whether a chapel building in East Lancs can be bought by the community. Shawforth Methodist Church in Rossendale is earmarked to close this August as a place of worship
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Corrie star’s desperate appeal amid search for Jay Slater in Tenerife
Former Coronation Street actress Vicky Entwistle has given a message of support as the search for Jay Slater continues. The actress, from Accrington, also revealed a familial relation to the 19-year-old who is missing in Tenerife. READ MORE
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'It's been a huge success': East Lancs primary schools involved in police scheme
Nine primary schools in East Lancashire have recently been involved in a 'Mini Police' scheme. The ‘Mini Police – Big Futures’ scheme began throughout schools in Blackburn with Darwen in September 2023, and is a 'fun and interactive' volunteering
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Walker joins Scottish Championship club after Rovers release
Ethan Walker has joined Scottish club Ayr United following his release by Rovers earlier this summer. Walker arrived at Ewood Park in the summer of 2022 following a spell at Preston North End and initially slotted into the Under-21 side. Last
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Barnes joins League Two club after Rovers injury nightmare
Former Rovers defender Sam Barnes is relishing a “fresh start” after joining League Two Barrow on an initial one-year deal. The 23-year-old departed Ewood Park this summer at the end of his contract following a couple of major injuries that kept
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RECAP Day 2: Updates as search continues for missing Jay Slater in Tenerife
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Thieves stole keys from home and drove off in car in early hours
Callous thieves entered a home in Huncoat and stole car keys and the vehicle. On Sunday, June 9, the offenders entered the property in Winterley Drive and took the vehicle’s keys. CCTV shows four offenders at 3.45am making off with the vehicle
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Perverted pensioner flashed genitals in town centre pub
A 76-year-old man exposed his genitals in a Burnley town centre pub, a court has been told. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how David Nightingale had been made subject to a suspended prison sentence in February for an identical offence.
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Chance passing in police station saw bank card thief finally caught
A man being booked in at the police station was recognised by a passing officer as being involved in an offence he was investigating. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard David Yates was then arrested for the second matter and put before the court
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Supermarket responds after customers complain of incorrect pricing
A supermarket has responded after complaints from customers about incorrect pricing on their handheld scanners. Customers at the Asda store in Accrington took to social media to highlight the price differences for certain items, in terms of what
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Sentence date set for man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault
A man is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to a count of sexual assault. Justin Tutt, 40, from Padiham, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday (June 17) charged with two counts of sexual assault on a female. Tutt, of Cardwell Street,
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Euro 2024: England midfield quandry and Scotland's do-or-die fixture
England view - Elliott Jackson Whether you were inspired by England's performance on Sunday night or not, the result was all-important. Denmark's draw in the early kick-off against Slovenia means it would take a dramatic and unwanted meltdown
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Supermarket confirms changes to free parking at East Lancs store
A supermarket chain has confirmed it will be changing the parking terms and conditions at one of its East Lancashire stores. Customers at the Booths store in Station Road, Clitheroe, have recently spotted signs in the car park warning that they
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MARTIN FURBER: Pride can provoke bad memories - why Pride Month is so important
Pride season is well and truly underway. What’s this got to do with a mental health and well-being column you may ask? Well, for starters, it’s a fact people from the LGBTQ+ community are statistically more likely to be affected by poor mental
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Woman 'delighted' after winning Newsquest's £1,000 competition
A woman is celebrating after winning Newsquest's £1,000 DIY competition. Lynne Hetherington scooped the prize which could be won by readers of daily newspapers across the north of England, including the Lancashire Telegraph, The Bolton News and
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Trust ‘disappointed’ as Waddow Hall plans made public by MP
Waddow Hall Trust said it is ‘disappointed’ that Nigel Evans had plans to set up a new charity despite having worked with them in the past. Yesterday, Mr Evans, who is standing as a Conservative candidate at the forthcoming General Election announced
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Couple track down original bell of their old schoolhouse home
A couple living in a 180-year-old schoolhouse have located the original bell and want to reinstall it in its historic place. The Old School in Newton-in-Bowland was disestablished as a school in 1967 and has been in residential use since then.
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Did you ever enjoy a Big Boy burger treat in Blackburn?
Here’s a photo which might bring back a few memories for takeaway lovers. Big Boy Burger, Blackburn, 1983 It was taken in 1983 as part of an advertising feature in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph for the Big Boy restaurant on Preston New
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Blackburn school pupils delve into world of this 'ancient and sacred' artform
Blackburn school children were treated to a masterclass in Christianity’s most ancient sacred artform, at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery Pupils from St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy recently participated in a two-day workshop on the ancient art of
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'I feared for my life' - Eight arrested after 'homophobic attack' at station
A man “feared for his life” after he and his boyfriend were attacked outside Blackburn train station. Jordan Brook, 36, and his partner Daniel, 32, suffered severe injuries when they were set upon by a group of males in the early hours of Tuesday
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Tractor procession being organised after tragic death of 10-year-old boy
A tractor procession is being organised in Newchurch in memory of a 10-year-old boy who has died. Thomas Bull died on June 10, following a “tragic accident at his family home”. Details of his funeral service have now been announced to celebrate
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Council 'pulls out all the stops' as family fun day returns for third year
A town council says it has ‘pulled out all the stops’ as its annual family fun day returns for a third year. Colne Town Council will be putting on a host of free activities and appearances at Alkincoates Park on Saturday, July 14, in what they
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Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving and affray
A man has pleaded guilty to offences of dangerous driving and affray. Andrew Ayers, 25, also entered a guilty plea to driving whilst disqualified at Burnley Crown Court on Tuesday (June 18). Ayers, of Skipton Road, Colne, pleaded not guilty
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'Children enthuse about learning': East Lancs nursery given 'Good' Ofsted report
A nursery in East Lancashire where children become 'communicative, resilient, independent and imaginative' has been given a 'Good' Ofsted report. Taywood Nursery School on Accrington Road in Burnley was inspected by Ofsted last month, after an
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Shoezone store set to reopen this weekend and it's set to be ‘bigger and better’
Shoezone is set to reopen its Burnley store this weekend and its stock is set to be ‘bigger and better’ than ever. The store will reopen on Saturday, June 22, and the renewed and extended space, at Charter Walk Shopping Centre, will make its return
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Hiker who's attempting new Guinness World Record passing through Lancashire
Lindsey Bell, a hiker determined to smash a new Guinness World Record, reaches Lancashire this weekend. Set to be the first solo female to complete a circumnavigation of the mainland British coast, Ms Bell's attempt expects to cover 7,178.7 miles