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Prayers said at Oswaldtwistle church for missing teenager
Prayers have been said for missing teenager Jay Slater at his local church in Oswaldtwistle. At the West End Methodist Church on Blackburn Road, worshippers gathered for the traditional Sunday morning service. Prayers were said that Jay may
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Officers narrow in on small buildings near where Jay Slater’s phone last pinged
Search teams attempting to locate missing British teenager Jay Slater have narrowed their efforts on small buildings close to where his phone last pinged in Tenerife. Officers from the Guardia Civil in the Canary Island could be seen circling two
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Pedestrian in critical condition after crash
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious crash in Bispham, near Blackpool. Emergency services were called to Bibby’s Road at the junction with Bispham Road at 11.49am on Friday following reports a Ford Transit van had
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Day 6: Live updates as search for Jay Slater in Tenerife enters seventh day
6:30pm A company that employs missing Jay Slater said the 'picture being painted of him is just not true'. It follows
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Jay Slater's mum issues five-word plea to son as search for missing teen continues
Jay Slater’s mother issued a direct plea to her missing son on Saturday, June 22, the sixth day of the search for the British teenager from Oswaldtwistle. In the five-word plea, Debbie Duncan said: “We just need you home.” She told the PA news
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Banned driver caught in mum's car was almost three times drink drive limit
A disqualified driver was caught behind the wheel while drunk just three months after he was banned. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Robert Mulderrig was found to be nearly three times the legal drink-drive limit when stopped in Staghills Road
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Burnley Canal Festival set to return with a range of fun activities
Burnley is hosting a family-friendly festival on Sunday, August 25, at the Finsley Gate Wharf. The Burnley Canal Festival festival will offer an array of creative activities, live music and street food. Highlights include a meet and greet with
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Leisure centre demolition scheduled for summer to beat yobs
A contractor has been appointed to knock down the former Shadsworth Leisure Centre building before it becomes a magnet for yobs and vandals. Blackburn with Darwen Council has chosen Preston-based Bradley Demolition Ltd from 11 bidders for the job
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Woman involved in theft of vulnerable man's bank card sentenced
A woman who was involved in the theft of a vulnerable man's bank card which was used to buy alcohol has been sentenced. Anastasia Dearden, 28, appeared at Burnley Crown Court in March alongside Danielle Boyarin, 28, and Paul Birtwell, 32, where
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Convoy of tractors pay emotional final respects to 10-year-old
Dozens of tractors and vehicles lined the country lanes of Lancashire as a tribute to a 10-year-old. Thomas Bull tragically died on June 10, following a quadbike accident and the local community wanted to pay their own respects to the youngster
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Amrita keeps promise to dad and raises thousands for charity
A civil servant has raised £2,668 for a cancer charity after taking part in a sky dive in memory of her dad. Amrita Kattri was just a child when she told he dad Bulvinder she would jump from a plane. On a visit to Dubai to see family, she made
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When will the Red Arrows perform in Lancashire this year? Key dates to remember
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Red Arrows amaze spectators as they fly and loop through the air but when will they next be visible in Lancashire? The pilots fly the planes, twisting and turning through the skies, performing impressive displays and
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Man found guilty of cocaine possession with intent to supply
A Blackburn drug dealer will be sentenced next month after being found guilty of drug offences. Kamaran Hayat, 27, was found guilty on both counts on the indictment by a jury at Burnley Crown Court on Friday (June 21). Hayat, of Walsh Street
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Council takes up ownership of shopping centre
Pendle Borough Council says it has now taken up ownership of Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson. The council bought the dated 1960s centre as part of its plans to revitalise the town. Chief executive of Pendle Borough Council, Rose Rouse
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Strong views on Ribble Valley weekly bin collections as government looks to save cash
The future of weekly bin collections in the Ribble Valley sparked debate as councillors discussed a government order for all councils to write productivity plans within the next few weeks for potential efficiencies or changes. Despite the general
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Plans to 'rejuvenate' former office building by converting to homes approved
Plans to “rejuvenate” the former Standen Estate office in Clitheroe by turning it into two houses have been approved. The property in Littlemoor Road has been vacant since March 2023 since Ingham and & Yorke left, having been there since 1954.
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Inspirational teacher is named ‘Unsung Hero’ at national awards
An inspirational Darwen teacher has won an Unsung Hero award at the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Greg Smalley, from the Aurora Woodlands School, was selected for his work in helping to promote environmental issues locally. He was handed
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Need to fill up your car? 5 of the best petrol stations to go to in Preston
Whether you’re heading out on a long journey in the car or you’re doing a quick drive to the shops in Preston, you might be wondering where the best petrol stations are. With lots in the area, knowing which is the better option can be tricky so
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A 40k jet and a row of shots - Sam Allardyce's boozy Blackburn Rovers pre-season
Stephen Warnock gave a brilliant insight into Sam Allardyce's man-management approach at Blackburn Rovers with a fantastic pre-season tale from Croatia. Allardyce was much adored by the Rovers squad and has been famed for his ability to coax the
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Face-painter ready for carnival fun after suffering heart attack age 39
When Dawn Hamer suffered a heart attack three months ago, aged just 39, her life turned upside down. Now she is looking forward to returning to work. On Sunday June 30, as Fantasy Faces, Dawn will be face-painting at Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival
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Dinosaurs and a robot set to descend on Burnley College
Dinosaurs and a robot are set to roam Burnley College as an annual festival returns at the venue's £115 million campus. The Science and Technology Festival known for its family-friendly activities, is set to attract hundreds of local and regional