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Deal must be renegotiated - E Lancs council leader joins 4 others in devolution call
Five Lancashire district council leaders have called for the county’s devolution deal to be renegotiated with the new government – with two of them also pushing for an elected mayor in order to strengthen the agreement. The Labour leaders of Preston
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Lucky neighbours win £5,000 today on People's Postcode Lottery
Lucky residents in an East Lancashire postcode area have been celebrating a win on the People's Postcode Lottery. Those living in the BB8 0QF postcode all won £5,000 on Friday, July 12, if they were signed up to the lottery. The winners live
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Mum issues acrylic nail warning to teens after daughter undergoes surgery
A mum is warning that many acrylic nails could be hiding a 'poisonous' ingredient that left her teenage daughter's thumb so infected she needed her nail surgically removed. Rebecca Scott had treated her 15-year-old daughter Laylah Crane to £45
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Man was involved in supply of cocaine worth more than £400,000
A man who was involved in the large-scale supply of drugs worth more than £400,000 has been jailed. Kamaran Hayat, 28, was stopped by police in his blue BMW in Blackburn in January last year and officers found wraps of cocaine on him. As a
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Major carpet retailer with one East Lancs store set to enter administration
A major carpet retailer which has three stores in Lancashire is set to enter administration putting more than 1,800 staff at risk. Carpetright has filed a notice of intent appoint administrators and it is understood that experts from PwC are set
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‘I thought I was going to die’: Warning issued as £20 meds nearly kills mum
A mum has issued a warning over buying £20 skinny jabs via beauticians on Facebook - after it nearly killed her. Stacey Smith has claimed she got the injection at a salon just ten minutes after chatting to the owner over Facebook in a bid to shed
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Rare King Charles £20 note sells for £7000 - how to tell if you have one
A rare £20 King Charles III banknote has sold at auction for £7,000. The new banknote bearing the face of the recently crowned monarch sold at a charity auction held by Spink and Son on behalf of the Bank of England on Thursday (July 11), The Sun
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The latest on Rovers' interest in Leeds defender Liam Cooper
Rovers are in talks with Leeds United defender Liam Cooper, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 32-year-old, who made 19 appearances last season as Leeds narrowly missed out on promotion back to the Premier League, has also been attracting
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Severe delays and traffic on M6 as police 'hunt driver on the run' - RECAP
5:16pm A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed no arrests have been made at this time. The live blog will now close
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Draft masterplan in development as work on huge housing estate enters next stage
A major housing site has been proposed for north east Blackburn and residents have been invited to have their say to help shape the masterplan. The land has already been identified for up to 1,500 new homes in Blackburn with Darwen Council’s local
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Hull City defender McLoughlin responds to Rovers links
Hull City defender Sean McLoughlin has responded to links with a move to Ewood Park this summer. McLoughlin played 26 times last season as the Tigers finished seventh in the Championship, narrowly missing out on the play-offs. There has been
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VIEW FROM THE STANDS: Travis return and why Eustace deserves huge credit
If truth be told, I was very happy to see the back of last season and have a break from it all. Thankfully, England have played their part in diverting the mind even further from worrying about Rovers. Good luck to the Three Lions on Sunday! But
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‘Tears of happiness’ at GP surgery as doctor wins bid after years of campaigning
A GP is delighted after successfully winning a bid to run Withnell Health Centre, after years of campaigning. Dr Ann Robinson has been in charge of the health centre for 11 years but her position came under threat around three years ago, after
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This is why Blackburn rail services are disrupted and lines blocked
Some rail lines are blocked in East Lancashire, leading to disruption of services between Blackburn and Clitheroe. Due to a points failure, when one of the sections of track at a junction that lets trains move from one line to another has broken
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Councillors unite in condemning abuse in politics and pay tribute to MP of 32 years
Ribble Valley councillors across different parties have condemned abuse of people in politics and paid tribute to Nigel Evans, the area’s former long-serving Conservative MP who was defeated at the general election. Conservative and Labour borough
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Police surprise ‘oblivious’ moped rider and reunite stolen vehicle with owner
A stolen moped has been returned to its rightful owner after being found by Blackburn with Darwen police. Last night (July 11), a moped was spotted by officers on foot patrol. It was previously reported for being driven in an anti-social manner
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Clarets confirm pre-season plans including Spain trip
Burnley have confirmed their pre-season schedule as Scott Parker prepares for his first campaign in the Turf Moor hot seat. The Clarets will play behind closed doors games against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle and Spanish side Leganes.
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Rovers release new 'vibrant pink' third kit for 2024/25
Rovers have unveiled their new third kit for the upcoming 2024/25 Championship campaign. The shirt features the logo of new sponsor Watson Ramsbottom, while the women’s team will be sponsored by US firm Dakota Biotech. An official statement
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Some schools in England set to open late on Monday after Euro 2024 final
Some schools in England are set to open late on Monday (July 15) due to the England vs Spain Euro 2024 final on Sunday (July 14). Gareth Southgate's side will be hoping to win their first-ever European Championship, with the final kicking off at
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Police called to ‘unknown incident’ and find cannabis farm with 80 plants
Police found a cannabis farm in Rishton, on Tuesday, July 2. Officers attended a report of an incident on Brook Street. At the time, the exact circumstances of the incident were unknown. Attending officers found 80 cannabis plants at the address
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37 vehicles caught driving over speed limit at this speeding hotspot
37 vehicles were spotted driving over the limit on a ‘speeding hotspot’ in Burnley. Police carried out checks on Lakeland Way on Thursday (July 11) after people complained that motorists were driving too fast on that road. Officers carried
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Shoplifter tried to steal £1,600 worth of booze at supermarket
A shoplifter was detained by staff as he tried to leave a Colne store with a trolley load of whisky. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard security at the town's Sainsbury’s supermarket recovered 46 bottles of whisky, worth £1,610, when they stopped
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Liverpool man sent to Crown Court after 'travelling to Blackburn to steal cars'
A Liverpool man has appeared before magistrates' court charged with three house burglaries in which the keys to high-value vehicles were allegedly stolen. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard two of the cars, a BMW and a Mini Cooper, were also driven
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Date confirmed for delayed reopening of theatre after £1.5m renovation
An East Lancashire concert venue will reopen next month after being closed for more than a year for major refurbishments. The Muni Theatre in Colne has been shut since May 2023 to allow renovations to take place to the 120 year old building.
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Trial date set for man accused of dangerous driving
A trial date has been set for a man after he denied an offence of dangerous driving. John McKeown, 49, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Thursday (July 11) where he entered the plea. McKeown, of Lancaster Drive, Padiham, did however plead
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Hundreds of pupils recreate name of school on 70th anniversary
Pupils in Blackburn recreated the name of their school as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations. A total of 510 children gathered in the playground at Lammack Primary School to create giant letters, which was captured on drone footage.
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School worried after vandals ‘wreck pool beyond repair’ causing £5K in damage
A school in Accrington says it is worried it will be targeted again after a spate of vandalism incidents. The pop-up swimming pool at Spring Hill Community Primary School, in Exchange Street, has been vandalised meaning children have had to miss
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Diehard fan overjoyed to take granddaughter to first Rovers match and meet players
A Blackburn Rovers fan said he was overjoyed his granddaughter got to meet some of the players as he took her to her first football match. Season ticket holder Andy Maxfield and Georgia were pitch side as the team kicked off their 2024-25 pre-season
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Aldi worker at Lancashire store celebrates 20 years with company
An Aldi colleague in Lancashire is celebrating her work anniversary after 20 years at the supermarket. Alison Holding, a store assistant at the Harpers Lane store in Chorley, first joined Aldi in 2004 after previously working in the retail sector
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Why Tyjon's rapid rise is proof of 'new strategy' at Ewood Park
Keeping hold of Igor Tyjon is “massive” for Rovers and his rapid rise is a sign of the club’s “new strategy” for recruiting young talent. Last week, Tyjon signed on as a scholar at Ewood Park despite attracting interest from Premier League clubs
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Bird's eye view of Blackburn shopping centre from the Eighties
This unusual view of Blackburn town centre gives us a great view over the main shopping centre. Blackburn town centre around 1981 (Picture: Newsquest) We think the photo dates to around 1981. The new town hall tower block stands in the
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Alex's first professional role is starring in Hairspray the Musical in Manchester
Starting your first job is a nerve wracking experience for most people so imagine how Alexandra Emmerson-Kirby feels. For on Tuesday, Alex will step on to the stage of Manchester’s Palace Theatre for the premier of the hit musical Hairspray in
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Dog-friendly hotel and firm that featured in Oscar-winning film win awards
The winners of the Burnley Business Awards have been revealed, with a dog-friendly hotel and audio firm among the Winners. The awards celebrate the hard work and resilience of our businesses in and around the town. Around 600 people gathered
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Ex-Rovers youngster Pike finds new club after Tranmere release
Former Rovers youngster Dan Pike has joined League of Ireland club Dundalk following his departure from Tranmere. The right-back progressed through the youth ranks at Ewood Park and was a regular for the Under-21 squad. He was named on the bench
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Fleet of supercars lined up as MyLahore launches new pre-wedding service
A fleet of supercars were on show as MyLahore Blackburn launched its new pre-wedding 'stopover' menu. Ahead of many Asian weddings, guests are served with refreshments at home as family and friends gather to head out to the venue. MyLahore
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Lancashire town named among best UK spots for holiday entertainment
A Lancashire town has been named among the UK’s best seaside towns when it comes to amusements. Introducing the list, OLBG said: “A UK seaside holiday is not complete without a visit to the Pier and the amusement arcade to grab a toy or traditionally
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New £1.2m fostering hub for Lancashire goes live
A NEW £1.2m fostering hub - backed by authorities in Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire - has been launched to recruit urgently needed carers. Council chiefs in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, Blackpool, Cumberland and Westmoreland and Furness