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Man jailed for life over murder of his two-year-old son
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his two-year-old son. Daniel Hardcastle, 32, killed Damion Russell in a “brutal and sustained assault” at their home in Central Drive, Blackpool, in August last year. Hardcastle was found guilty
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Check before you travel warning as some East Lancs trains set to be cancelled
Short-term train cancellations will take place in East Lancashire this weekend with no replacement bus services. Northern Rail advised rail users to check before they travel across the North West this Sunday, July 14, as some services from key
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Have you seen woman, 35, wanted in connection with burglary?
Police are looking for a woman as they investigate reports of a burglary. Kelly Henry, 35, also goes by the name Kelly Delaney. She is wanted in connection to a burglary. She is 5ft 4in tall, of slim build and has black hair. Henry has connections
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Bellamy ready to be main man and prove his doubters wrong
Craig Bellamy believes he is ready for the step up to management as he hopes to lead Wales into an exciting new era. Bellamy had an impressive playing career, which included a spell at Rovers under Mark Hughes, and has served as Vincent Kompany
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Boat owners at troubled port face huge transport costs
Boat and yacht owners from East Lancashire - obstructed in moving their vessels through a troubled county port, where a sea gate is broken - face thousands of pounds in police charges to escort vessels by road instead. Glasson Dock near Lancaster
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Broughton reveals new Norwich boss Thorup was on his Rovers list
Gregg Broughton has revealed that new Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup was on his list of potential managerial candidates at Ewood Park. Broughton left Rovers earlier this summer after serving as director of football for the past couple of seasons
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Warnock recalls Bentley brilliance and Big Sam banter at Ewood
Former Rovers defender Stephen Warnock says David Bentley was one of the most “naturally gifted players” he has ever come across. The pair played alongside each other at Ewood Park for 18 months before Bentley was snapped up by Tottenham for a
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Bedsit conversion for former nightclub is given green light
A legendary Lancashire nightspot, where locals revelled for more than 30 years, is to be converted into bedsits. The Applejax Nightclub – which first opened its doors on Chorley's Park Road in the late 1970s – will become an 18-room ‘house in multiple
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‘Introducing car park fees in Pendle would ruin Colne’ say councillors
Introducing car park charges in Pendle would ruin Colne town centre’s shopping scene which has been carefully nurtured through hard work, councillors have said. Pendle Council is reviewing arrangements for its off-street car parks which are currently
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EURO VIEW: Saluting Gareth Southgate's big calls and Ollie's magic moment
England View – Marc Iles Just as football judges managers on results, games are won in moments, and that is why Gareth Southgate can sip his tea with a smile on his face this morning. This was not a perfect performance, but it was without question
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Taxis taken off road in this town for being ‘too unsafe’ for use
Taxis in Burnley have been suspended from use after police deemed them too unsafe to be used as a private hire vehicles. On Wednesday, (July 10) police worked with Burnley Council to ensure taxis and private hire vehicles used by members of the
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Blaze ‘under investigation’ after four fire engines descend
A fire in Accrington is “under investigation” after four fire engines descended yesterday (July 10). At around 3.40pm, four fire engines from Hyndburn, Blackburn, and Darwen attended a commercial building fire on Charter Street. Firefighters
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Darwen paramedic is hoping to inspire more Muslim women into career
A paramedic from Darwen is hoping to inspire more Muslim women to follow in her footsteps and join the profession. Hina Chowdary, a newly qualified paramedic, wants to show that it is possible for woman to work in a role often perceived as 'unsuitable
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Amazing pictures from end of year 'Colour Dash' event
Hundreds of school pupils took park in a spectacular 'colour dash' in Rawtenstall as the school year came to an end. Year 7 high school students joined and Year 6 primary school pupils for the event in Marl Pits organised by Rossendale School
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East Lancashire nursery welcomes new manager with 12 years experience
An East Lancashire nursery has welcomed a new manager with more than 12 years of experience in childcare and daycare management. Katie Twine, who lives in Clitheroe, has taken over at Conkers Day Nursery in Langho and already has big plans.
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Goddard is raring to go after completing Dundalk loan switch
Felix Goddard is hoping to “kickstart” his career after joining Irish side Dundalk on a loan deal until January 2025. The 20-year-old goalkeeper heads to the League of Ireland with the aim of getting regular minutes under his belt in senior football
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Acid Klaus one of headliners of SeekOut Festival in Gisburn Forest
A shared curiosity in the age-old tale of the Pendle Witches steered Bolton actress Maxine Peake and instrumentalist Adrian Flanagan on a rural road trip through the villages and hamlets nestled under the shadow of Pendle Hill. “As a child, I used
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Apprentice star launches Specsavers store following £175k makeover
Apprentice star Camilla Ainsworth was in Blackburn to unveil the new-look Specsavers store which has undergone a £175,000 makeover. Specsavers, which is located in The Mall has just completed a two-week-long renovation. The store, which has
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Dramatic photo showing Burnley all lit up at night at Christmas 1979
We love this dramatic shot of Burnley at night taken in December 1979. Burnley by night, 1979 You can see much of the town centre area illuminated as viewed from Healey Heights with lights from houses around the town shining like stars in
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Youth Zone reveals how town's famous Fusebox will be upgraded
A major £3.1 million project to transform and expand the Blackburn Youth Zone has got underway in the town centre. The Youth Zone is undergoing a huge refurbishment to improve and grow its services to young people in the town. The historic
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Despair as mountains of rubbish dumped behind homes
Residents in Blackburn have spoken out against fly-tippers who are making their neighbourhood a dumping ground. An alleyway in front of a row of garages behind Whalley Old Road in Little Harwood is littered with mountains of rubbish. Bin bags
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Pictures: Woman quits career in education to open dream ‘homely’ tea room
A woman has left her career in education in order to pursue her dream and open a tea room. Lisa Hill is preparing to open Muddy Boots and Puddle Ducks in Padiham Road, Burnley, this Saturday (July 13). Lisa hopes the tea room, a small restaurant
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Trial set for man who denied not complying with sex offender requirements
A man will stand trial next year after denying he failed to comply with his sex offender notification requirements. Adrian Wilson, 39, pleaded not guilty to three counts at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (July 9). It is alleged that Wilson
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New wave machine promised as major upgrades planned for leisure centres
Leisure centres across Pendle are set to receive an upgrade across the summer. Pendle Leisure Trust and Pendle Council have announced a collaborative investment in leisure centres across the borough. The positive news comes months after concerns
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'Terrified' woman swallowed dislodged tooth after being punched by boyfriend
A woman was left “terrified” with a fractured jaw and a missing tooth after being assaulted by her then-boyfriend. Preston Crown Court heard Kyle Ludlam-Tattersall, 30, had drunk “a litre of vodka” after returning home in Nelson from a night out
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Blackburn actor Steve Pemberton to join Greg Davies in comedy show
A Blackburn-born actor has joined the cast of Greg Davies series, The Cleaner. Steve Pemberton (Inside No.9) will star in the third season of the BBC show. Sharon Rooney (Barbie), Ben Willbond (Ghosts), and Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones) are
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Pensioner 'mortified' and 'ashamed' after online 'teenager' chat
A pensioner was “mortified” and “thoroughly ashamed” as he was sentenced for talking to whom he thought was a 14-year-old boy online. Frank Robinson, 79, was actually talking to an undercover police officer posing as a teenager named ‘Dylan.’
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Movement to help people with long-term health conditions launches in borough
A national movement which encourages people with long-term health conditions to stay active has been launched in an East Lancashire borough. The ‘We Are Undefeatable’ movement, which has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen, supports people with
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Deaf Village boss to use £40K award win to ‘strive for inclusive future’
The chief executive of Deaf Village North West, based in Feniscowles, has picked up a huge cash prize for the charity after winning an award. Debra Cartlidge came third at the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2024, hosted by the Stelios
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Borough traffic lights in line for £500k upgrade
A half-million pound drive to upgrade traffic lights in an East Lancashire borough has been launched. Blackburn with Darwen Council is to spend £497,178 on modernising and 'future-proofing' the key highway signals at 57 sites. The money will
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Pub that ‘thinks outside the box’ boasts quirky events and pub grub ‘with twist’
A Barrowford pub, that ‘thinks outside the box’ when it comes to its events and food menu, is our pub of the week. The Old Bridge Inn, in Gisburn Road, appears to be a hidden gem in the town with customers raving about the food, which is ‘traditional
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Man showered police officer with racist abuse from back of police van
A man who had been arrested and placed in the back of a police van showered an officer with vile racist abuse. Blackburn magistrates heard Ben Porter had been arrested because he was outside his parents’ home shouting and swearing and they wanted