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Man arrested after firearm 'pointed at police' in Manchester
A man has been arrested and a firearm has been recovered after an attempted robbery in Manchester city centre. At around 12.15pm this afternoon, Saturday, police were called to an alarm activation at a business on Quay Street. A man had reportedly
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Thousands flock to the countryside for county's agricultural show
Thousands of people have flocked to the grounds of Salesbury Hall this weekend as the area hosted one of Lancashire's showpiece annual events. The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show returned once again as people from all over the country came to
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Police investigation as fire breaks out at primary school in early hours
A police investigation is underway after a fire broke out at a primary school in the early hours of today, Saturday. Four fire engines were called to St Joseph’s RC Primary School on Whalley Road in Hurst Green shortly before 4am. The fire
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Supermarket closed after vehicle fire in underground car park
A supermarket was evacuated yesterday morning, Friday, after a vehicle caught fire in the underground car park. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Sainsbury's store in Windy Bank, Colne, shortly before 10am. A Sainsbury's
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Campervan overturns at motorway services
Emergency services were called to a motorway service station this morning, Saturday. after a campervan overturned. Police, fire, and ambulance crews were sent to the northbound Rivington services on the M61 shortly before 6am. They found a
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Burnley flasher jailed for exposing himself on train to woman and child
A Burnley man has been jailed after flashing passengers, including a child, on trains in Lancashire earlier this year. Kane Hargreaves, 28, has been locked up after a jury found him guilty of two counts of exposure on June 28 at Preston Crown Court
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Powerful exhibition to honour Morecambe Bay disaster victims
A museum, situated at Lancaster Castle, is launching a powerful new exhibition two decades after the Morecambe Bay cockling disaster. This tragic event saw 23 Chinese migrants, brought in illegally by Liverpool mobsters, drown on Morecambe Bay
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High school pupils enjoy first post-Covid French trip
After a break of six years, a high school's languages students were delighted to resume their Year 8 trip to visit France. Although a historical battlefields trip was made by pupils at Haslingden High School last year, the Modern Foreign Languages
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Teenager chosen to host 'Graham Norton' style live interviews
A Blackburn teenager is to host a series of interviews with people across the borough. Aleeza Isa, 16, hosted the 1V Awards Dinner and the Christmas Lights Switch On in 2023. Now she is due to present her own talk show as part of the charity’s
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'If I had that audition I'd run out the door,' says Chorus Line star Adam Cooper
Adam Cooper admits that it’s nice to be able to watch others performing amazing dance routines in his latest role, Zach the director and choreographer in A Chorus Line, which comes to The Lowry next week. “This is a very different show for me,”
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Dog day care facility looking to confirm expansion to 24 dogs
The owners of a day-care facility for dogs are looking to double the number of animals they can look after following a sustained period of growth. Eaves Hall Hounds, based in West Bradford, currently looks after up to 24 dogs at a time and is looking
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11 death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published 11 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing
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Labour plea to divert £500k council underspend to services
A local authority Labour group leader has urged its bosses to spend part of its half-million-pound underspend on its main town centre, street cleaning and improving its green spaces. Councillor Mark Townsend made the plea at Burnley's Full Council
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Huge blow for Blakey Moor project as pub to shut after just eight months
Regeneration efforts in a historic part of Blackburn town centre have been dealt a blow with the announcement a pub will close after only eight months. Council bosses have expressed their disappointment over the news the Ribblesdale Tap will shut
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Burnley primary school described as 'a happy and harmonious place to be'
A primary school in Burnley which has been described as 'a happy and harmonious place to be' has retained its 'good' rating from Ofsted. Inspectors note how at Barden Primary School, in Barden Lane, 'pupils are respectful and well behaved' and
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Embrace the summer season with the Royal at Heysham
Make the most of summer days with Daniel Thwaites’ four-star inn, The Royal at Heysham. From mid-week breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Summer getaways Beat the crowds
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Solicitors' firm announced two new appointments to board of directors
A solicitors firm has announced the appointment of two new directors. Charlotte Fitzpatrick and Nicola Mawson have joined the board of directors at Waddington & Son, who have offices in Blackburn, Burnley, and Preston. Qualifying as a solicitor
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Woman repeatedly punched in attack by another female at petrol station
A woman launched a brutal attack on another female during a row on a petrol station forecourt. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how during the attack the victim was punched repeatedly and her ankle was broken when the two women fell to the floor
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5 of the best pubs with outdoor seating you can visit in Blackburn
There’s nothing like a catch up with your mates at the pub and it’s even better if you can sit outside in the nice weather. Whether you like to indulge in some pub grub or grab a pint, there are lots of options in Blackburn. To help you choose
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Annual tournament to take place in memory of footballer
A charity football tournament is being held in memory of a talented Blackburn footballer. The Aid4Ummah tournament which is held at Witton Park 3G pitches will take place on Sunday, September 1 and will honour Junaid Dalal. In September 2023
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Award-winning retailer kicks off Blackburn launch with cleanliness initiative
An award-winning retailer will be opening its new store in Blackburn on July 26, with a generous offering of free poop bags to customers. Jollyes' site in Grimshaw Park, Lower Audley Street, will open at 10am on Friday when the first 140 customers
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Blackburn Rovers' five transfer priorities to fulfil John Eustace's wish
Blackburn Rovers' waiting game for a breakthrough in the transfer window continues with the new Championship season looming. John Eustace will hope next week brings a first senior signing of the summer to bolster his squad as the days tick down
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Man arrested at Manchester Airport to be sentenced over class A drugs
A gang who conspired to push crack cocaine and heroin across East Lancashire have appeared in court. Rafhan Sarwar, 34, of Charles Street, Nelson, was arrested at Manchester Airport in December 2023 after police launched an appeal to find him in
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Nursery where 'kind and caring staff greet children warmly' rated by Ofsted
A 'vibrant' nursery school in Accrington where 'children are happy' continues to be 'good', according to Ofsted. Lee Royd Nursery School, on Royds Street, was inspected on June 20, with a report published on July 10. This is the first ungraded
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Quaint bungalow with ‘dream’ summer house to relax in could be yours
A property with its own dream summer house is on the market in Accrington. The home, on Back Lane, is on the market for £399,950 and is described as a “beautifully presented and extended and presented” property. The four-bedroom bungalow is
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'All I see from my window is rubbish' - resident's frustration at fly-tipping
A Blackburn housing estate is being plagued by fly-tipping, causing vermin to be attracted to the area, one frustrated resident has said. The woman, who lives in Galligreaves Street, said rubbish is being dumped on the estate, attracting seagulls
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Survey says most girls and young women do not feel completely safe in Blackburn
Blackburn is the sixth toughest place in the UK to be a girl, according to new research, with just one in 20 girls and young women feeling completely safe in public spaces across the country. New data has shown Blackburn is the sixth hardest place