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60 homes in this town set to be without power for hours after power cut
More than 60 homes are without power in Whitworth after a power cut. According to Electricity North West (ENW), 62 homes are affected by the power cut. The incident was reported at around 6pm today (June 24). Power is not set to be restored until
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‘Warm walk home’ for uninsured driver that was ‘familiar with police’
A driver, who is familiar to police, is awaiting a day in court after being pulled over by Blackburn with Darwen police. After some investigation, it was found that the car was uninsured. It was seized by police. The driver was reported and
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Dentist's surgery conversion will complete flats complex
A former dentist's surgery's conversion into two flats has been granted partially backdated planning permission. The authority has also confirmed the use of the rest of the building in Preston New Road, in Wensley Fold on the edge of Blackburn
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Emergency services descend on town after three vehicle crash
The emergency services descended on Oswaldtwistle this morning (June 24) to reports of a crash. At around 8.45am, two fire engines were called to a crash in Union Road which involved three vehicles. Firefighters worked to make the area safe
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What to do if your new passport doesn't arrive in time for your holiday
While holidays are the perfect getaway to get some rest and relaxation, travelling can often be the cause of a lot of stress and anxiety, with passports a common factor in the worries. Passport renewals have been in high demand ever since the pandemic
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Calls to police about heat exhaustion soar in this town as heat alert issued
Police have seen an increase in calls related to heat exhaustion in Darwen, as the UK Health Security Agency issue a heat-health alert. Officers said they have seen a surge in calls from the Darwen area, related to heat exhaustion, fainting and
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Major supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Morrisons & Aldi
Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including the risk of exploding cans, and
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When is EastEnders on this week? BBC confirms schedule and channel changes
EastEnders will face schedule and channel changes again this week with the BBC's coverage of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championships (Euro 2024) continuing to cause disruptions. Euro 2024 kicked off earlier this month (June 14) in Germany
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Jay Slater’s former teachers describe ‘shock’ at hearing of disappearance
Jay Slater’s former headteachers have described the shock of hearing about the disappearance of the Oswaldtwistle teenager. Jay, a former West End Primary School and Rhyddings secondary school pupil, is still missing in Tenerife. No one has heard
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'Minor injury' crash caused 60 minute delays and five-mile queues on M6
Police have confirmed a person suffered a 'minor' injury following a crash in Lancashire yesterday (June 23). Traffic was stopped on the M6 southbound near Preston between J32 (M55) and J31A (Preston) due to a crash at 7pm yesterday. National
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Van Nistelrooy 'set for Man United return' despite Burnley links
Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to return to Manchester United as an assistant manager to Erik ten Hag, according to reports in the Netherlands. Van Nistelrooy had been linked with the vacant managerial position at Burnley as the Clarets search for
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Holly Willoughby targeted in 'rape and murder plot by obsessed security guard'
A shopping centre security officer said “restraining and getting” TV presenter Holly Willoughby was his “ultimate fantasy for way too long”, a court has heard. Gavin Plumb, who is alleged to have developed an obsession with the star over a number
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Man with own initials tattooed on his neck sought by police over fraud report
A man with three distinctive tattoos is being sought by police over a report of fraud. Kurt Baxter, 34, has 'KB' tattooed on his neck, and 'love' and 'hate' tattooed on his knuckles. Baxter is 5ft 6in tall with blonde hair and blue eyes.
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Blackburn Rovers reveal new front-of-shirt sponsor for 2024/25 season
Blackburn Rovers have announced a 'record deal' with Watson Ramsbottom as their new front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2024/25 Championship season. It was announced last week that Rovers' deal with Totally Wicked would come to an end this summer after
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Cocaine gang aimed to flood East Lancashire streets with class A drugs
Four men who conspired to flood the streets of East Lancashire with cocaine from their Blackburn base have been jailed for almost 30 years. Lancashire Police took down their Chyna drugs line, which was headed by Asar Khan. In April 2019, officers
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Blackburn Rovers rumours rated and transfer truth on 24-goal striker
Blackburn Rovers are back for pre-season but the transfer market is still moving slowly across the Championship. John Eustace's side are one of many clubs yet to make a senior signing this summer. That hasn't stopped the transfer rumour mill though
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Mum of missing Jay Slater issues update on fundraising page
The mother of missing Oswaldtwistle teenager Jay Slater has posted an update on the fundraising page set up to help find her son. The search for missing Jay on the Spanish island of Tenerife entered its second week today, with the 19-year-old last
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Princess Anne taken to hospital after 'incident' at home, Buckingham Palace reveals
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has been taken to hospital with minor injuries and concussion, Buckingham Palace has announced. Princess Anne's admission to hospital comes following an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday (June
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Health trust's plea to ease pressure ahead of more doctor strikes
People are being urged to use health services wisely and only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency ahead of more junior doctor strikes which begin later this week. Junior doctors are to walk out across from 7am on Thursday, June 27, until 7am
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Timeline: Key events in the search for missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife
The search for Jay Slater in Tenerife is continuing over a week after he was last heard from on the Spanish island. The apprentice bricklayer, from Oswaldtwistle, disappeared following an attempt to walk back to his accommodation after missing
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Do workers get a day off to vote in a general election in the UK?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next general election will take place on July 4. The election will mark the first since 2019 which saw the conservatives win and Boris Johnson become Prime Minister. Now, the upcoming general
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How long does a passport last? How to check if yours is valid for travel
Are you jetting off on holiday this summer? If you’ve planned a trip abroad, you might be wondering if your passport is still valid and how long it lasts before you’ll need a new one. If you’re in need of a new passport, you can check how long
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Mother-of-three shares how late BBC star Dame Deborah James helped save her life
A mother-of-three has shared how the late BBC star Dame Deborah James helped save her life from cancer. 40-year-old Lyndsey Ainscough from Greater Manchester, who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after several months of symptoms, said
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How can I tell if my stamps are valuable? What experts say to look out for
Stamp collecting may have fallen out of fashion for many people in the UK, but the hobby can still yield extremely valuable stamps that you might not even know you have. If you have inherited a collection or have one stored away you might not be
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What time does a neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?
Loud music from next-door neighbours, especially on a weekday, is a common headache that comes with living in a residential area. Luckily, there are a number of rules in place to regulate this as well as sanctioned actions you can take if you are
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Private Covid jab advice for Lancashire 'non-existent'
Residents in Lancashire are being offered no public health advice about whether they should consider paying for a Covid vaccine if they are not among the few groups now eligible for a free shot on the NHS. The current spring booster season, about
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Burnley acting head coach Bellamy backed to land Wales job
Former Wales striker Iwan Roberts reckons Burnley acting head coach Craig Bellamy would be the “ideal appointment” for Wales. The national team are searching for Rob Page’s successor after parting ways with the 49-year-old, who spent three-and-a-half-years
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Birmingham City boss sends clear message to Blackburn Rovers-linked player
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies will try to convince Paik Seung-ho to accept a season in League One despite being linked with Blackburn Rovers. Reports last week claimed Rovers head coach John Eustace is interested in signing the Blues midfielder
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Yellow heat-health alert issued for the North West as temperatures rise to 25C
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the whole of the North West this week by The UK Health Security Agency. The yellow heat-health alert is in effect from 8am today (Monday, June 24), to 5pm on Thursday, June 27. Minor impacts are
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Adam Wharton tells Gareth Southgate he can solve England's midfield problem
Adam Wharton has insisted he can be the answer to England's midfield problems ahead of their final group match at the European Championship. The former Blackburn Rovers midfielder is yet to feature in Germany despite the Three Lions' obvious problems
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Day 8 recap: Search for Jay slater continues into its second week in Tenerife
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TV investigator and former police officer offers to join search for Jay Slater
An investigator and former police officer says he has offered to help in the search for missing teenager Jay Slater. Mark Williams-Thomas took to social media to say he had reached out to Jay's mum, Debbie Duncan, to offer the help of his team
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Street scraps, accusations and independents liven up race in Blackburn
As polling day draws ever closer, the Lancashire Telegraph's local democracy reporter Bill Jacobs looks at the crowded field of candidates seeking to be Blackburn's new MP at the July 4 General Election. With scuffles in the street, candidates
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Driver jumped from moving car to escape after 90mph police chase
A banned driver sped off when police spotted him behind the wheel. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard the high-speed chase only ended when a stinger was deployed. At that point, Rubel Amin jumped from the still-moving car and was nearly run
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Thousands are set to make popular festival sizzle
TENS of thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Blackburn for the town's hottest ticket of the summer. Plans for the National Festival of Making have been finalised across 25 different venues, from Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery to The
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'Relentless' drug addict shoplifter given chance to sort his life out
A man whose "relentless" shoplifting at a Tesco Express had a detrimental effect on staff has been given a chance to turn his life around. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how Kristian King's family had been devastated by drug addiction.
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Former Conservative candidate for Hyndburn jailed over election fraud
A former Conservative party candidate in Hyndburn has been jailed for committing electoral fraud. Mohammed Navid Afzal, 41, was found guilty on one count of corrupt practice following a trial at Preston Crown Court which concluded last month.
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Woman pleads guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine
A woman has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine in East Lancashire. Kaitlyn Cross, 25, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday (June 21) where she entered a guilty plea to the one count. The offence took place in Rising
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Warning as major Blackburn route to close for a week
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on a busy Blackburn road this week. A section of Accrington Road is closed between Devon Road and Shadsworth Road due to resurfacing works. Motorists heading to Oswaldtwistle and Accrington and those
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Darwen car park changes approved
Councillors have approved changes to a Darwen car park. Blackburn with Darwen Council planning committee granted permission on Thursday to the Lorne Street car park. The changes to the layout on the local authority owned land are to improve
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Lewis Travis, contracts and transfers - John Eustace's Blackburn Rovers to-do list
Blackburn Rovers' players will be welcome back for their first day of pre-season training today. John Eustace and his staff will get their first opportunity to work on the grass with the players after a summer of relaxation for most. Some players
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What is the pollen count in Blackburn today? See the severity level
It’s hay fever season and with pollen levels varying throughout the summer months, you might be wondering how they might affect you. If you’re out and about in Blackburn or across Lancashire, you might find that you experience hay fever symptoms