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Council backs e-bike and scooter battery safety campaign
An East Lancashire local authority has thrown its weight behind a drive to tackle the danger of lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters, which have caused 76 fires in Lancashire since 2020. They include blazes in bin lorries in Blackburn
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Special schools set for new five-a-side football pitches
A Blackburn schools complex which caters for children who struggle to thrive in mainstream education is set to get two new multi-use games areas. Councillors have been recommended to approve the new green AstroTurf pitches for The Heights Free
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Man posted 'threatening' social media message towards House of Commons Speaker
A man sent a "threatening" social media post and an "aggressive" email with "disturbing" images towards the House of Commons Speaker. Mark Innes, 56, initially emailed Chorley politician Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP to express his concern around the events
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Blackburn Rovers transfer latest and Sam Szmodics stance after Ipswich Town link
Blackburn Rovers are not in talks with Ipswich Town about the sale of Sam Szmodics, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. Reports over the weekend claimed that Rovers were talking to the Tractor Boys about a potential £6million deal for him to
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Council's climate change plan identifies three solar farm sites
A local authority boss has outlined its progress in tackling global warming and becoming a carbon-neutral borough by 2030, including identifying three potential sites for solar farms on its land. Growth boss Councillor Quesir Mahmood gave an update
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Jay Slater: Live updates as human remains found in Tenerife
5:55pm Video shows 'search teams who found body' A video posted X by Tenerife-based news outlet El Dia shows what
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19-year-old
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Blackburn Rovers confirm decision on pre-season match after uncertainty
Blackburn Rovers' friendly against Stockport County will go ahead as planned after a period of uncertainty. John Eustace's side were due to meet the League One club on Friday, August 2, in what is their final pre-season match before the Championship
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Town's new bus services get into gear as part of £3.7m investment
The next step towards re-instating bus services linking sheltered housing schemes to Blackburn town centre has been taken. The borough council is to go out to tender for their reintroduction. It is also seeking operators for a new Blackburn
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16-year-old among six charged as police investigate East Lancs drugs supply
A 16-year-old boy is among those charged in connection to a police investigation into East Lancashire drug supply. Last week, police arrested people as part of their investigation. Jamie Hunton, 39, Edward Street, Bacup has now been charged
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Ex-Burnley man Arfield relishing new challenge at Bolton
Former Burnley favourite Scott Arfield is excited to be back in the North West after joining League One Bolton. Arfield became a popular figure at Turf Moor, winning two promotions under Sean Dyche and scoring a memorable winner at Ewood Park.
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Heavy rain set to batter Blackburn for 18 hours as Met Office issue warning
Heavy rain is set to batter Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire today, as the Met Office issue a warning. The Met Office’s yellow warning is in force for 18 hours, beginning at 3pm today (July 15). It is not set to be lifted until 9am
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Blackburn Rovers injury latest as two players miss pre-season trip to Austria
Blackburn Rovers are without Harry Leonard and Zak Gilsenan for their pre-season training camp in Austria. John Eustace, his staff and the players flew out on Sunday, with Monday marking the first proper day of the week-long visit. Rovers will
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Dramatic pictures as emergency service descend after car crashes into creek
Dramatic pictures show the moment a driver was rescued after driving a car into Skippool Creek. Police, the fire service, and the coastguard were called at 11.50pm on July 13, to rescue a person who was stuck in a vehicle after crashing into the
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John Eustace reiterates Blackburn Rovers transfer needs as wait continues
John Eustace has reiterated that Blackburn Rovers need to add some new signings if they're to improve on last year's finish. Rovers have yet to make a senior addition to their squad despite the Championship season opener being less than one month
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We lost…but here’s some great pictures from last night
Hundreds of fans packed into pubs and venues across Blackburn and Darwen to watch England take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024. After going 1-0 down early in the second half England drew level through Cole Palmer, but Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute
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Person detained by member of public after spate of burglaries in Blackburn
A person was detained by a member of the public after a spate of burglaries in Blackburn. A police officer, who covers the Whitebirk, Shadsworth and Audley areas of Blackburn, said there have been numerous burglaries and vehicle interferences in
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Firefighters spend an hour battling garage blaze
Firefighters were called to a garage fire in Rishton on Sunday (July 14). Fire crews were called to Clifton Street at around 11.30am. Two fire engines from Hyndburn and Blackburn attended a fire involving a commercial garage. Firefighters
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Car wash in operation for almost two years finally gets planning permit
Retrospective plans for a car washing and valeting facility have been given the go-ahead by the council. The application, for SA Car Wash Sales in Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, means the business can now operate lawfully on the site, having operated
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Man battered his girlfriend after 'over-reacting' to medical delay
A man attacked his partner after becoming "hyper” because his medication had not been delivered. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Josh Southern was caught on CCTV dragging his partner to the floor by her hair and punching her repeatedly.
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Plans to convert large house into four flats given green light
Plans to turn a large house into four self-contained flats have been permitted by the council. The application, submitted by Sufiyan Mohammed, had originally been for six apartments, but following concerns raised by a conservation officer was downsized
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Jordan North ask footy fans to help girl, 14, with rare and aggressive cancer
A Burnley radio presenter has called upon football fans for help after a 14-year-old was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer. Jordan North has asked Clarets fans to take part in two prize draws, which have been organised on behalf
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BAFTA-winning Blackburn actor ‘proud to come home’ for honorary fellowship
A five-time BAFTA award-winning comedian and actor, from Blackburn, has been recognised by a Lancashire university. Steve Pemberton, best known for co-creating, co-writing and acting in the hugely popular The League of Gentlemen received an honorary
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£2,000 grants offer to residents living with neurological disorders
Extra support is available for residents diagnosed with dementia or other neurological disorders and still living in their own home. Ribble Valley Borough Council has approved grants of up to £2,000 for people living in the area, either as a homeowner
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Celebration time at Blackburn College as graduates rewarded
The academic year has come to an end and for those students who have completed their studies, all that remains is the annual graduation ceremony. The annual Blackburn College awards ceremony at King George's Hall in 1997 This week in Looking
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Avoid falling prey to bad broadband, switch to BRSK
Lancashire, Stop being victims of bad broadband. Switch to brsk’s full fibre BetterNet today! Having the wool pulled over your eyes is downright criminal. And sadly, it happens in many different ways. The trick is to know what to watch out for.
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Horse charity's summer programme features pony petting and more
An organisation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses has unveiled an exciting array of summer activities for all ages. HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) will host a summer programme of family-friendly events
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Student who spent month in coma after catching Covid graduates with 1st-class degree
A university student who spent a month fighting for her life in a coma after contracting Covid-19 has graduated with a first-class degree. Daniella Taylor, 29, was placed on a ventilator and was in a medically-induced coma after suffering severe
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‘What a fantastic day’: Organisers praise town's first pride festival
Organisers of the first Pride event in Darwen have praised audiences and helpers for making the event a huge success. Darwen Pride took place over the weekend and was headlined by former Eurovision singer Nicki French. After months of planning
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‘Troublesome’ blocked gully has been cleared, say council
A blocked drain which had caused extensive flooding in a back alley has been a cleared, a council has said. A resident had spoken out over the constant flooding in a back alley behind her home on Accrington Road, Blackburn. Blackburn with Darwen
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Hotel and life-changing hospice among best in borough after winning awards
The ‘best businesses’ in Pendle have been revealed at an awards ceremony, with a hotel and restaurant, and life-changing hospice among the winners. The Fence Gate hotel and restaurant in Fence, Pendleside Hospice in Reedley, and Graham Engineering
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Controversial plans for 600 homes 'should go ahead'
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to transform farmland on the outskirts of Blackburn into nearly 600 homes have been recommended for approval by planning bosses. Campaigners have been seeking to persuade councillors in Blackburn with Darwen that blueprints