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Burnley appoint Scott Parker as new head coach
Burnley have appointed former Fulham and Bournemouth boss Scott Parker as their new head coach. The Clarets had been searching for Vincent Kompany’s successor after the Belgian left Turf Moor to take charge at Bayern Munich. Ruud van Nistelrooy
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Jay Slater: Detective addresses rumours after ‘distressing’ video circulates
A TV detective, looking into the disappearance of Jay Slater, has addressed concerns about a “distressing” video that is circulating on social media. A violent video has emerged which shows a person being badly beaten up. It is being shared
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Man killed in 'industrial accident' was due to get married this month
A man who died in an incident at an engineering firm was due to get married later this month, his fiancé has said in an emotional tribute. David Ryan, 54, from Padiham, died on Wednesday (July 3) following an incident at BCW Engineering in Innovation
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Eighth person charged in investigation into class A drug supply in East Lancs
Another man has been charged as part of an ongoing police investigation into class A drug supply in East Lancashire. James West, 30, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court this morning (July 5) charged with conspiracy to supply class A and B
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Man who raped women and children jailed over 44 sexual offences
An Oswaldtwistle man who raped women and children has been jailed for more than 20 years. Peter Barnes, 57, was charged with 44 sexual offences, some as recently as 2023 but others going back to the late 1990s. Barnes' youngest victim was aged
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Thieves cut through fencing and smashed business’ units with sledgehammer
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Burnley. On Wednesday, July 3, between 12am and 2am, five people broke into several units using a sledgehammer at manufacturing company Sparta. People entered the grounds of the Accrington
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Absentees, youngsters and what to expect from Blackburn Rovers' first friendly
Blackburn Rovers will get their first outing of pre-season on Saturday against Accrington Stanley with fans getting a first glimpse of some exciting Academy talent. Rovers will now play one 90-minute match at The Wham Stadium, rather than the two
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COLUMN: This was a vote against Sir Keir not against Kate Hollern
It was a historic night for Blackburn politics and one that did not look likely at all until the election count actually began. As the rest of the country was celebrating huge Labour wins, in Blackburn, Labour was struggling to hang on to a safe
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How rich is Sir Keir Starmer and how did he make his fortune?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has won the 2024 general election, but where did our new prime minister make his fortune? Unlike many politicians, Sir Keir Starmer was not born into a life of privilege. Starmer was born in Southwark. His father,
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Staff at engineering firm 'shocked and saddened' over death of employee at work
Bosses at an engineering company said they are “shocked and saddened” following an incident in which one of their employees died this week. Police and paramedics were called to BCW Engineering Ltd in Innovation Drive, Burnley, on Wednesday morning
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Ex-Rovers footballer banned from driving and fined £27k for drunk Range Rover crash
Former Blackburn Rovers footballer Shane Duffy has been banned from driving and fined more than £27,000 after crashing his Range Rover while drunk. The Republic of Ireland international and Norwich City defender was arrested in Hethersett, Norfolk
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Police stop Honda Civic and find 11 bin bags filled with 'high-value' stolen goods
A man has been arrested after police found thousands of pounds worth of stolen goods in a car. On Wednesday (July 3) police stopped a Honda Civic car in Longridge and found stolen goods. Police seized 11 bin bags from the car, that contained
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Where does Sir Keir Starmer live? Our prime minister with very famous neighbours
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has won the 2024 general election, but where is our new prime minister from? The 61-year-old grew up in the suburban areas of Kent and Surrey. The lawyer-turned-politician studied at Leeds University and St Edmund
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Why isn’t This Morning on TV today? ITV also cancel Lorraine and Loose Women
ITV and BBC soaps including Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders have faced a lot of schedule disruption over the last few weeks due to Euro 2024. But this week, another popular ITV programme will be removed from its usual slot for an important
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The discounts pensioners and the over 60s can claim in the UK
One of the better things about getting older is getting discounts on various products and services you used to pay a fortune for. From cheaper train tickets to savings at the cinema, it's important we take advantage of the discounts available to us
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Blackburn Rovers defender ready to prove a point after 'frustrating' season
Connor O'Riordan is desperate to put last season's frustrations behind him and show his worth to Blackburn Rovers. The young defender signed from Crewe Alexandra in January after being chased by Rovers for over six months. However, first-team
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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM
Rishi Sunak apologised to the country following a landslide Conservative defeat in the 2024 general election, saying he has given the job his all. Labour swept to victory, having claimed 412 seats at the time of writing with just two left to declare
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Joy for East Lancashire town after People's Postcode Lottery win
Residents of an East Lancashire town are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning ticket on Tuesday (July 5) was in Blackburn, and those with a ticket and a BB1 1PH postcode were awarded the prize in the
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Police investigating as man, 85, dies after being hit by a car
Police are appealing for information after a man died in Colne yesterday (July 4). A man, 85, died after a being hit by a Honda HR-V on the junction of New Market Street and Hartley Street. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. No
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Historic win for Labour in Ribble Valley as voters dump veteran Nigel
There was cause for celebration in the early hours when, as Labour swept to a landslide majority across the UK, the party picked up an historic win in the Ribble Valley. Maya Ellis, the Labour candidate, will become her party's first MP in the
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Labour victory in Rossendale and Darwen as Jake Berry is defeated
Labour’s Andy MacNae, a former councillor, has been elected as MP for Rossendale and Darwen in the general election, beating Conservative Jake Berry, who had won the previous four elections. The results were announced early this morning in Haslingden
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Labour has sweet revenge for 2019 election shock as Reform surges
LABOUR regained Burnley on Thursday as its candidate Oliver Ryan ousted the first Tory MP for the town in more than 100 years. In 2019 Antony Higginbotham won a shock victory for the Conservatives by just 1,352 votes. But this time round he
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Blackburn Rovers unveil new 2024/25 home kit with nod to Premier League triumph
Blackburn Rovers have unveiled their new home shirt for the 2024/25 season, marking the 30-year anniversary of their Premier League title win. Unsurprisingly, there is a huge nod to the club's greatest success with their new threads for the upcoming
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Labour cops a narrow win over health minister in redrawn seat
LABOUR ousted health minister Andrew Stephenson in the sprawling new Pendle and Clitheroe constituency. Former police officer Jonathan Hinder won the seat by just 902 votes as a big surge for Reform UK's Victoria Fletcher ate into the Conservative
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Police renew appeal for man who has been missing for two weeks
Police have renewed their appeal for a man who has been missing from Nelson for more than two weeks. 62-year-old Mark Drummond was last seen on Netherfield Road in the early evening on Tuesday, June 18. Mark is described as 5ft 2, slim with
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Shock Blackburn loss for Labour as East Lancs and country go red
BLACKBURN provided the shock of the general election as Labour lost the once safe seat by just 132 votes as the rest of East Lancashire and the UK turned red. Defending MP Kate Hollern was defeated by Independent Adnan Hussain who told the count
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VIDEO: Adnan Hussain swamped by supporters after historic election win
The new MP for Blackburn was swamped by supporters as he emerged from King George’s Hall. It had just turned 5am as Adnan Hussain and a handful of supporters left the venue, where the count had taken place, following what can only be described
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Euro 2024: Spain's big test and England's wildcard for success
Euro view - Elliott Jackson The good stuff is coming up with a blockbuster Friday treat for those who love the pulsating adrenalin of knock-out football. The European Championship has been a great watch, albeit lacking jeopardy throughout the
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Labour gain from Tories in Hyndburn after tighter-than-expected clash
Labour has beaten the Conservatives to gain Hyndburn in a tighter-than-expected result, after a tense night in Accrington Town Hall. The constituency's new MP, Sarah Smith, looked to be a shoo-in when Thursday's exit poll gave her a 99 per cent
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East Lancashire schools scoop top spots in most active schools list
An East Lancashire primary school has topped a leaderboard of the most active schools in England, with another in third spot. Stoneyholme Community Primary School in Burnley clinched the top spot in the WOW Top 10 leader board in June, with Padiham
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Inside Globe Cinema which hoped to bring films back to Padiham
This picture from 1988 shows the East Lancashire cinema that never was. Globe Cinema, Padiham, 1988 (Picture: Newsquest) This was the view from the projection box of the interior of the Globe Cinema in Padiham which was undergoing a major
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Man with terminal cancer wants to have 'dream' wedding before time runs out
A Darwen man with terminal cancer wants to have a “dream” wedding with his partner before he becomes too ill – but he needs your help. Gift of a Wedding, a non-profit charity that gives free wedding services to the terminally ill, has issued an
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Rejected trials to the first team - Blackburn Rovers' latest Academy gem
Igor Tyjon is targeting regular minutes in the Championship after Blackburn Rovers fought off fierce competition to sign him as a scholar. The forward has been the subject of plenty of Premier League interest but opted to remain at Ewood Park,
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Wanted man's stand-off with police on roof
A man climbed onto a roof when police went to arrest him for another matter. Blackburn magistrates heard that, during the stand-off, a police sergeant was hit by something thrown by John Foreman. Julia Draper, prosecuting, said they claimed
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School head says staff will 'continue to work tirelessly' after Ofsted visit
The headteacher of an East Lancashire primary school says they will “continue to work tirelessly” to address areas of development after they were rated as requiring improvement by Ofsted. St Cuthbert’s Church of England Primary School in St Albans
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Trial date set for man accused of dangerous driving
A man will stand trial later this year after denying a series of driving offences, including dangerous driving. Steven Hargreaves, 40, of Anne Close, Burnley, appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Wednesday (July 3). Hargreaves is charged with
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Comedy festival and major tour lined up by Jason Manford
Look out Edinburgh, Jason Manford is behind a comedy festival which he hopes will one day rival the world famous annual event in Scotland. Next Saturday, Jason will host an evening at Blackpool Opera House, the flagship event of Manford’s Comedy
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Man, 46, punched girl, 13, in the face when she asked him to stop hitting her mum
A man assaulted a woman and her 13-year-old daughter during a row at her home. Blackburn magistrates heard that at one stage a six-year-old girl was holding onto her mother to stop her falling down stairs. Naheed Hussain, 46, of Padiham Road
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Pictures as 32 people brave dizzying heights to save town’s clock tower
32 people braved dizzying heights in order to abseil down Rishton Tower - but it was all for a great cause. The group, which included councillors, gathered at St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church to abseil down its 85-foot tall tower. The
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'Inspiring' Children’s Literature Festival hailed a huge success
Thousands of children visited Blackburn with Darwen libraries as part of the 6th Children's Literature Festival. The series of events aims to inspire young children to read and was organised by Christina Gabbitas. The Mayor Cllr Brian Taylor
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Tribute album for Sophie Lancaster Foundation to be released
A tribute album is being released to raise money for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Metal Band Aid is made up of 18 musicians who are due to play at Depravation Festival 2024. The foundation said: “All the musicians, have come together and
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Full list of road closures from TODAY as Festival of Making returns to Blackburn
There is set to be some travel disruption around Blackburn this weekend, as the Festival of Making returns. Blackburn with Darwen Roads has released a list of road closures in place from 11pm today (Friday, July 5) onwards. Pedestrians and