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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might pay people £737 a month if they suffer from certain mental health conditions. Over 1.3 million people across Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders by
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Clarets confirm signing of Netherlands U21 full-back Sambo
Burnley have confirmed the signing of Shurandy Sambo on a free transfer from PSV Eindhoven. The Netherlands Under-21 international has put pen to paper over a four-year deal at Turf Moor and becomes the club's first signing of the summer. Sambo
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Northern Lights set to be visible in Lancashire skies TONIGHT
If you look into the night sky tonight and there are no clouds then there's a fair chance you could see the Northern Lights, forecasters have said. Aurora Watch UK - based at Lancaster University - have issued a red aurora alert, which it states
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TikTok star with 260K followers joins hunt for missing Jay Slater
A TikTok star with more than 260,000 followers has joined the hunt for missing Oswaldtwistle teenager Jay Slater. Paul Arnott, whose TikTok account is called @downtherapids, has been helping to look for the 19-year-old in Tenerife and documenting
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Labour business boss hits Ribble Valley campaign trail
Shadow business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds has been to the new Ribble Valley constituency to support Labour candidate Maya Ellis' bid to win the heavily redrawn seat on July 4. As well as joining local party supporters on the doorstep
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Brittain confident Rovers will be better off from relegation scrap
Callum Brittain is excited for “a new start” as Rovers aim to kick on in the Championship next season. Brittain admits last term was tough as the side battled to beat the drop, eventually securing safety with victory at Leicester on the final day
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Two charged over supply of crack cocaine and heroin
Police have charged two men after drugs were seized in Blackpool. Officers raided an address in Caunce Street on Tuesday, where crack cocaine and heroin was found. Liban Mohamud, 31, from London, and Kane Cox, 18, from Enfield, were both charged
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Healthy foods recognised in special Lancashire awards
Lancashire companies and a youth organisation have been recognised for advocating healthy eating in the community. The Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team leads the 'Recipe 4 Health initiative', promoting healthy lifestyle choices
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Election candidate promotes energy cutting solutions with Utilita
A Blackburn general election candidate visited the town's Utilita Energy Hub to discuss energy cost issues. Labour's incumbent Kate Hollern met Utilita’s chief executive, Bill Bullen, at the Blackburn store in The Mall on Monday. They discussed
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I figured out how to stop flies invading my home with this cheap vinegar hack
I have absolutely loved watching my house plants burst into life over the last few weeks, as the sunshine has been taking over every room in my house. The warm temperatures (which I have found a little insufferable) have encouraged so much new
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The new buildings at heart of town's £60m skills campus revealed
The full details of Blackburn's proposed £60 million Cyber Skills and Education Campus have been revealed, along with images of two of the new buildings at its heart. The new development, backed by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and
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Jay’s best friend reveals he heard missing teen ‘slipping on rocks’ in final call
Police searching for missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife are appealing for expert volunteers to help with a “massive search” on Saturday. The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, disappeared following an attempt to walk back to his accommodation
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Stanley midfielder Joe Pritchard completes MK Dons switch
Stanley midfielder Joe Pritchard has completed a permanent move to League Two rivals MK Dons. The 27-year-old had reached the end of his contract with the Reds and had been offered fresh terms to remain at the Wham Stadium. Pritchard joined
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Man who sexually assaulted children over four decades found guilty
An Oswaldtwistle man has been convicted of a series of historic sexual offences against five children. On Thursday, a jury at Preston Crown Court found 57-year-old Peter Alan Barnes guilty of 43 sexual offences against the children and one woman
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'Every player was at their best': Girls' team crowned national NFL champions
A girls' team with players from two Accrington high schools have become American flag football national champions. The Hyndburn All-Stars under 15s comprise of pupils from Mount Carmel and Hyndburn Academy and were crowned NFL Flag Girls UK Champions
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Rovers announce Nurnberg friendly during Austria training camp
Rovers have announced a friendly against German side Nurnberg during their training camp in Austria. The fixture will take place on Saturday, July 20 (5pm) at the Kaiserwinkl Arena in Kossen and ticket details will be confirmed in due course.
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No arrests after car smashes into computer store
Police said no arrests have been made after a car crashed into a store front in Blackburn. The incident happened on Monday evening when a BMW, which was parked outside Kebabish restaurant, hit a fence and then slammed into the front of the PC Waves
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Burnley announce 'record' two-year shirt sponsorship deal
Burnley have announced a two-year shirt sponsorship with 96.com for a "record commercial fee" while playing in the Championship. Established in 2019, it is described as a "premium sports and gaming entertainment platform" which hosts casino and
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Man pleads guilty to theft from TK Maxx store
A man has pleaded guilty to stealing £600 worth of clothes from a TK Maxx store. The incident happened at the Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, on Tuesday. Following his arrest, Eduard Csiszer, of no fixed address was charged with theft from
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Euro 2024 - Smile Gareth, it's not that bad, Georgia magic and Swiss please
England View – Marc Iles No chickens have been counted but if that draw does not put a smile on the face of Gareth Southgate and his players, nothing will. Once again, a major tournament has opened up nicely for the England boss, starting with
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Takeaway named after 'infamous' footballer reopens under new management
A takeaway in Rishton has reopened under new management and it has been named after a footballer with a slightly infamous past. Suarez’s Tasty Bites has taken over the former Big Bite site, in High Street. The new owner, Azimulla Dalvi, said
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All the food and drink coming to Blackburn for festival extravaganza
With so much to see and do at the National Festival of Making, you’re sure to work up an appetite. And you won’t need to venture far to sample fabulous food and drink. The festival will return to Blackburn over the weekend of July 6 and 7 –
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Why a group of 25 Santas climbed up Rivington Pike 6 months before Christmas
Anyone hiking up Rivington Pike last Saturday may have had to rub their eyes in disbelief after seeing a group of 25 Santas. Tracey McVey scaled the pike with her mum Pauline Davies and their friends for Pauline’s 80th birthday, which fell the
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Armed Forces Day celebrated in Blackburn with Darwen with tributes
People gathered outside Blackburn and Darwen Town Halls earlier this week to pay tribute to the Armed Forces and witness flags being raised. Both ceremonies took place at 11am on Monday, June 24, in anticipation of Armed Forces Day this Saturday
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'We are immensely proud': Blackburn school wins at National Theatre Awards
Students from a school in Blackburn attended the National School Theatre Awards earlier this week, with one pupil winning 'Best Supporting Actress'. On Monday, June 24, pupils from Westholme School attended the National School Theatre Awards at
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Nominations revealed for Burnley's second Customer Service Excellence Awards
Nominations have been revealed for Burnley's second town centre Customer Service Excellence Awards later this year. Burnley is preparing to host its second town centre Customer Service Excellence Awards at the historic Mechanics Theatre on Saturday
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Eustace outlines transfer aim as Rovers look to bolster squad
John Eustace reckons “four or five” new additions this summer will make Rovers a “real competitive team” in the Championship. Eustace guided the club to safety last term thanks to memorable victories on the road against Leeds and Leicester.
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Bungalow could be extended and split into two homes
A bungalow could be extended to become a pair of semi-detached houses in an East Lancashire village. The existing bungalow is in Walmsley Brow, Billington, and has a large plot with front and back gardens. Following a pre-application, Ribble
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Train services in East Lancashire cancelled this weekend with no bus replacement
Short-term train cancellations are due to occur in East Lancashire this weekend, with some services and replacement buses unable to run at all. Northern Rail advised rail users to check before they travel across the North West this Sunday, June
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Boulevard photo from almost a century ago shows very busy Blackburn
This busy scene on Blackburn Boulevard was captured in 1927 when trams were as common as buses. Blackburn Boulevard, 1927 (NQ) Look at all the ‘charabancs’ lined up waiting for passenger with their rows of benched seating. In the background
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Cricket superstar makes surprise appearance at Blackburn restaurant
Pakistan cricket superstar Shaheen Shah Afridi was welcomed to Blackburn as he made a surprise visit to the town earlier this week. The 6ft 6ins fast bowler, who has been one of the stand-out players for Pakistan in recent years in both Test and
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Video shows ‘hairy moment’ bin men nearly hit after car mounted path
A video captured the “hairy moment” two bin men were nearly hit in Blackburn, after a car mounted the path to get around their wagon. Blackburn with Darwen Council posted the video to its social media page to raise awareness of the incident of
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'More work is necessary' to improve inadequate school says Ofsted
A school in East Lancashire has recently received a progress report after being assessed as 'Inadequate' by Ofsted last year. Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, in Barnfield Street, Accrington, was rated inadequate
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Man running Ironman in memory of friend killed by drug driver
An Edgworth man will take part in the Bolton Ironman event this weekend in memory of a friend who was killed by a drug driver. Stephen Riddle will be taking on the gruelling triathlon on Sunday, June 30, in memory of his friend and fellow triathlete
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‘Amazing’ 101-year-old who still goes to church every week
A centurion who celebrated her 101st birthday has spoken of her ‘joy’ of visiting church every week. Florence Ainsworth visits West End Methodist Church in Oswaldtwistle in her trusted scooter which she parks at the entrance on Sunday mornings.
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Man fled country after agreeing to store counterfeit products at his business
A man who warehoused counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes for someone else had initially fled the country ahead of one of his court hearings. Mohammed Anwar, 43, agreed to house more than 19,000 packets of illicit tobacco and cigarettes at the site
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Tory history man needs to show he's not a blue flash in the pan
Ahead of the General Election on July 4, the Lancashire Telegraph's local democracy report Bill Jacobs looks back on the Tories' 2019 shock win, and whether they have any hope of holding this time round. If Antony Higginbotham was shocked when