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Appeal to trace sex offender with links to Blackburn and Accrington
*UPDATE: Richard has been found* A 36-year-old man is wanted for breaching sex offender notification requirements and for recall to prison. Richard Mason is 5ft 11in, of medium build, with a balding head and dark beard. He is often seen wearing
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Burnley defender Charlie Taylor completes Southampton switch
Burnley defender Charlie Taylor has completed a free transfer to Southampton after seven years at Turf Moor. Taylor arrived in East Lancashire from Leeds in the summer of 2017 and went on to make more than 150 appearances in the Premier League.
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Resurrected waste transfer building approved for employment area
Permission has been granted to build and operate a new waste transfer station in Blackburn. Cleansing Service Group Limited (CSG Blackburn) has applied for planning permission for the industrial unit on a vacant site at the junction of Gorse Street
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50k worth of cannabis seized after BMW stopped on motorway
Police have arrested a man on drugs offences after a vehicle was stopped on the M6 near Chorley. Officers pulled over the BMW 3 series as it was heading south on the motorway. The driver of the car attempted to escape but was later detained.
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‘What a crazy night’: Rovers fan relives England’s great escape at Euro 2024
A Blackburn Rovers fan who has been following England in the Euros is hoping Jude Bellingham’s late goal can spark the team into life. Paul Clegg has been a Rovers fan for 50 years and has followed England to four World Cups, and was back on the
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Rovers-linked keeper 'couldn't turn down' surprise Premier League move
John Ruddy has completed a surprise move to Newcastle United following his Birmingham City exit. The 37-year-old goalkeeper has put pen to paper over a 12-month contract at St James’ Park ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign. “This
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Man suffers wounds to head and back in town centre stabbing
Police said a man suffered wounds to his head and back in a stabbing in Blackburn town centre. The incident happened on Sunday, just before 5pm, near a car park opposite the Farmfoods store and next to a charity shop. The man in his 30s was
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Girl, 17, charged over drink driving offence after motorist reported car on M6
A concerned motorist alerted police about the way a vehicle was being driven on the M6 – and a 17-year-old has since been charged. On Sunday, June 30, police stopped a Peugeot car at Charnock Richard services. The driver, a 17-year-old girl
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Fire-destroyed vape factory set to rise from ashes as rebuild plans approved
Plans to rebuild a vape factory gutted by fire have been approved. In September, the building off Johnson Way in Blackburn's Shadsworth Industrial Estate was destroyed. Now Acsini Investments Ltd has been given the official go-ahead to rebuild
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'I love it here' - Brittain keen to build on marathon season
Callum Brittain was almost ever-present for Rovers in the Championship last season – and hopes he can continue to play a big part at Ewood Park. Only Sam Szmodics spent longer on the pitch in the league than Brittain, whose versatility proved to
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Prolific shoplifter back behind bars after breaching community behaviour order
A prolific shoplifter, from Burnley, is back behind bars after stealing from stores. Moazam Ali, of Leyland Road, Burnley, has been sentenced after breaching his criminal behaviour order (CBO) twice by entering stores in Burnley and stealing.
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Ex-manager inspired after meeting Rovers fans memory group
Former Blackburn Rovers manager Gary Bowyer said he was honoured to speak to members of 'Remember the Rovers' group at Ewood Park recently. Bowyer, who was permanent Rovers manager between 2013 and 2015 having previously served in caretaker spells
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Rock star flying in to Blackburn by helicopter to back election hopeful
Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters is flying into Blackburn tomorrow to give Workers Party of Britain election candidate Craig Murray a rockstar boost. He will join the former British ambassador to Uzbekistan's final campaign rally before July 4's
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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for almost 1,000 times its face value
We are all being urged to check our change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for almost 1,000 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £490 on eBay. It is one of the Royal Mint’s rarest
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July Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 July winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters being fitted on cars this month
Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws this month. A shift in EU driving rules will see the implementation of the speed limiters, and it has the potential to impact
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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars
Drivers have been warned that new AI cameras, which are being trialled by a number of UK police forces, can 'spy inside' cars. The new cameras, which use artificial intelligence, are being used by ten police forces across the country and could
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Police called after teens ‘deliberately start fire’ at derelict paper mill
Police were called after a group of teenagers deliberately set a fire at an abandoned mill in Rishton. The fire service was called the former Rishton Paper Mill yesterday (June 30) where a fire was “deliberately started”. Five teenagers, thought
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Why Ryan Hedges is taking a 'cautious' approach to recovery
Ryan Hedges can’t wait to be back playing regularly – but understands why he needs to take a “cautious” approach to his recovery. The Rovers winger only featured 18 times last season following a couple of frustrating hamstring injuries. Hedges
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Jay Slater’s family told ‘use GoFundMe cash’ after search called off by police
A TV detective, who is looking into the disappearance of Oswaldtwistle teenager Jay Slater, has been speaking with his family after a devastating update from Spanish police. It has been reported that the Guardia Civil has called off the search
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Man arrested after being found with knife in town centre
Officers were on patrol in the town centre as part of operation centurion, a police campaign focussing on anti-social behaviour issues. A man was detained after receiving information that he had a knife. After a search, the man was found to
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Shoplifter given second chance blew it within days by stealing again
A man who was given a chance by a district judge blew it within two weeks. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard that at an earlier hearing Deputy District Judge Andrew Teate had told Shahid Sarwar he was “putting the ball back in your court” by imposing
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Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support
Nurse Karen knows all about the issues veterans and their families face – as she is a veteran herself. After dedicating 40 years to caring for soldiers and their families as an Army nurse, Karen is still looking after the Armed Forces community
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TikTok user shares easy hack that could help you get a 'free' flight upgrade
Getting a flight out to your holiday destination can be a relaxing experience, especially if you end up in a situation where your ticket is upgraded. For those lucky few who have an economy seat boosted to first-class, it can represent a huge saving
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EURO VIEW: Worst Italian team in recent memory and farewell to Clive
Euro View – Dan Barnes From ecstasy to heartbreak, a painful five-minute spell for Denmark highlighted why so many are falling out of love with football. The fans in Dortmund were stunned to silence when Joachim Andersen found a way past Manuel
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Youngster beats 40,000 others to secure place on Canadian adventure
A 15-year-old army cadet has been chosen out of 40,000 hopefuls for an exciting expedition to Canada. Year 10 pupil Millie Dunn, who attends Haslingden High School, will embark on a month-long trip, packed with adventures including walking, camping
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Woman to launch gin business after cancer diagnosis ‘turned life upside-down’
A woman is preparing to launch a gin-making business in Whalley after her cancer diagnosis turned her life “upside down”. Brooke Darlington, from Whalley, is set to launch The Nab Lab at the start of September. This will be a gin-making business
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Council on hunt for new contractor after ‘work not being done’ on market
A council is looking for a new contractor to complete the redevelopment of Haslingden Market after work deadlines were “not being met” by the previous team. Rossendale Council said it has received “a number of enquiries” related to the development
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Great British Sewing Bee star on a mission to keep traditional crafts alive
The Great British Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant brought a buzz to a school when it hosted an “Endangered Crafts Day”. The Blackburn-based fashion designer and businessman visited Ladybridge High School in Bolton to inspire and inform young people
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Broadway shops almost complete bringing Woolworth's and M&S to Accrington
By the summer of 1962 work was almost finished on Accrington's new town centre shopping area. (Image: Newsquest) You are looking along Broadway with Union Street going off to the left. Marks and Spencer and Woolworth's would occupy the two
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Woman four times over drink drive limit spotted driving too slowly coming off M65
A MEMBER of the public was so concerned about the standard of driving of another motorist that he called police. Blackburn magistrates heard Lindsay Barry was arrested for drink driving and an evidential sample eventually showed she was four times