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Helen Flanagan 'wows' fans in £800 leopard print dress for Celebs Go Dating
Blackburn actress Helen Flanagan was dressed to impress ahead of her Celebs Go Dating appearance. The former Westholme School Pupil posted a video of her outfit to her one million Instagram followers, as she prepared for a date. Helen, who
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'It didn't come home' - Heartbreak for England as Spain triumph at Euro 2024
For yet another major tournament England fans have been left feeling crushed, as once again, it did not come home. England reached the final (Sunday 14 July) after beating the likes of Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Netherlands. Spain
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Mum of Jay Slater speaks out over 'awful' comments and 'conspiracy theories'
The mother of missing Jay Slater has spoken of her 'heartache' and criticised 'awful comments and conspiracy theories' as it approaches a month since the teenager went missing in Tenerife. The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, disappeared after
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Doolan reflects on Wigan friendly and Knowles' first goal
John Doolan was pleased to see Jimmy Knowles open his Stanley account in the 4-1 defeat against Wigan at the Wham Stadium. The Reds names two different sides for each half and got another good workout under their belts against League One opposition
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Eustace encouraged by clinical finishing against Tranmere
John Eustace was pleased to see his Rovers side show a clinical edge against Tranmere and wants that trend to continue heading into the new season. Dilan Markanday bagged a brace against the League Two side, with Callum Brittain, Tyrhys Dolan,
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Atcheson and Doherty set for Under-19 European Championship
Tom Atcheson and Aodhan Doherty are part of the Northern Ireland Under-19 squad taking part in the European Championship. The pair were named in a 20-man squad for the tournament, which happens to take place in Northern Ireland. Gareth McAuley
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Mum says Jay Slater’s disappearance ‘still mystery’ as team of experts to fly in
The mum of missing Oswaldtwistle teenager, Jay Slater, says his disappearance is “still a mystery” in a heartbreaking update. Debbie Duncan posted an update to the official GoFundMe page and said a team of experts is set to fly in from the Netherlands
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Police dog sniffs out several people with cocaine in pubs
A police dog sniffed out two people who were in possession of drugs, in Rossendale pubs. Police dog Zola and her handler, PC Butcher, were on patrol in Rossendale. Zola walked through pubs and several people were searched by officers. Two people
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Walk home for Mercedes driver after Blackburn with Darwen police spot two issues
Blackburn with Darwen police have reported a driver after pulling over a Mercedes A-Class. The driver of the vehicle was found to have no licence or insurance. The driver was reported and the vehicle was seized. A police spokesperson said
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School and nursery children and staff wear blue to celebrate 65th birthday of NHS
School pupils and community groups were invited to wear something blue to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the NHS. The National Health Service first established in the UK on July 5 1948 and each year ELHT&Me invites the community to wear
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Plans for holiday cottage on derelict stables site gets green light
Plans to demolish a stables and replace it with a holiday cottage in Darwen have been approved. The application sought to tear down the stable block at a property in Moorcroft, Astley Bank, and replace it with tourist accommodation. Mrs S Nylander
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Sneak peek of Blackburn's new fine dining bistro opening this month
Chef to celebrities Dan Jolley is holding a sneak preview of his new fine-dining restaurant ahead of its official opening later this month. Dan, who is from Blackburn and went to Darwen Vale school, is opening his new CDJ Riverside bistro in Branch
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Chic new drive thru Chaiiwala cafe opens on site of former KFC
A new Chaiiwala cafe has opened on the site of a former KFC just outside Blackburn. It will be the 112th Chaiiwala store to open worldwide and will be the second drive-thru branch to launch following one in Bolton. The site will be managed
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Man accused of dangerous driving in East Lancashire pleads not guilty
A man has pleaded not guilty to three driving offences including dangerous driving. Wayne Russell, 45, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Thursday (July 11). Russell, of Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, entered not guilty pleas to charges of dangerous
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Euro 2024 final: East Lancs schools opening late after England take on Spain
Schools across East Lancashire are giving pupils a lie-in on Monday morning, July 15, after England take on Spain at the Euro 2024 final. The country is set to cheer on England at 8pm, Sunday, with the match set to end later than many young football
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‘It’s been magical’: Meet the Rovers fans in Berlin cheering England on
Blackburn Rovers fans in Berlin for the Euro 2024 final said following England in Germany has been a truly ‘magical experience’. Paul Clegg who has been updating people back home throughout the tournament has been a Rovers fan for 50 and has been
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Market hall, cinema and Hippodrome updates welcomed but concern over Muni costs
Latest stages of work in redeveloping Colne’s market hall have generally been welcomed by Pendle councillors – and a revived idea to potentially open a cinema there. Elsewhere in Colne, upgrades to the Pendle Hippodrome theatre have also been welcomed
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Darwen business team tackles obstacle course for cancer charity
A team from a Darwen-based business completed a 5km obstacle course in support of Cancer Research UK last week. The People Team at Hakim Group took part in Manchester's Pretty Muddy Run on July 5. The event is an obstacle course that tests
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Landlady wants to open pub called the Rovers Return on a real-life Coronation Street
A row has broken out over whether a pub called the Rovers Return can open on a real-life Coronation Street. Landlady Lyndsey Ann Whiteside wants to open the boozer in Blackpool. A planning application shows she has sought permission to serve
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Ex-Rovers man Rothwell on Leeds loan switch and Premier League aim
Joe Rothwell is hungry to help Leeds win promotion back to the Premier League after joining the Yorkshire club on a season-long loan deal. Former Rovers man Rothwell spent the second half of last season on loan at Southampton from Bournemouth,
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Village fete coming to Lancs beauty spot for a full weekend
A brand-new village fete is coming to a Lancashire beauty spot for a full weekend next month. The event, at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Samlesbury, offers a huge variety of activities for the whole family from traditional fete games to competitions
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Are you ready? Young fans across East Lancs gear up for the big England v Spain final
Young England fans are gearing up for the nation’s biggest game in three years. England take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin, following three dramatic wins against Slovakia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Gareth Southgate’s side
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Former Premier League official retells 'proudest moments' at Rovers event
Former Premier League official Mo Matadar was invited to speak to members of the dementia awareness group Remember the Rovers who meet at Ewood Park. Mo Matadar was born and raised in Blackburn and rose through the non-league ranks as a referee
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Why these Lancashire piers are among the most beautiful in the UK
A seaside town in Lancashire has piers that have been named among the UK’s most beautiful in a list by The Telegraph. The newspaper said it had decided to “take a tour of other fine examples (of piers) across the country” following the Brighton
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Gift shop owner comes up with novel way to raise funds for charity
A gift shop owner has been thanked for donating £1,000 towards a cancer foundation. Andrea Pinder of Barrowford has been fundraising for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation by offering her customers a free gift-wrapping service. In return, they
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List of East Lancs shops and businesses closing early for Euro 2024 final
Retailers, restaurants and other businesses across the UK, including those in East Lancashire, have revealed changes to opening hours on Sunday and Monday to help staff and customers enjoy England’s Euro 2024 final. As well as major brands, independent
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Co-op signs new franchise deal with Zuber Issa's 'EG On The Move'
The first Co-op store to launch as part of a new franchise agreement with 'EG On The Move' has opened. The Doncaster store is one of seven across the UK to launch as part of the initial trial with EG On The Move. The other six will be located
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School students show off what they love about their town
A school held a special presentation to showcase what their Year 7 students love most about their town. Representatives from Amazing Accrington were invited to judge the presentation at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, with a number of
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Detailed plans for 5-storey Lancs hotel inspired by resort's art deco heritage
A new five-storey hotel set to be built in Blackpool will bring a contemporary design to the resort inspired by its Art Deco heritage. Detailed plans have now been submitted to the council for the 266-bedroom hotel due to be built on land next
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Borough's kids get safety talk ahead of moving to secondary school
Children from 10 schools across Blackburn with Darwen have received important safety advice to prepare them for independent travelling. The ‘Crucial Crew’ event is coordinated by Child Safety Media in partnership with Blackburn Community Safety