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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer
Universal Credit claimants have been warned their payments could be stopped if they fail to notify authorities about key changes to their circumstances. Those in receipt of Universal Credit have been told that they must inform the Department for
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One lane of busy junction closed after major defect in road
A busy junction in Blackburn is closed after a sink hole developed at a traffic lights. One lane of Feilden Street where it meets Montague Street was closed to traffic. Drivers may have noticed a defect in the road when turning from Montague Street
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Arena bombing affected Bolton survivor ‘in every conceivable way’ trial told
The Manchester Arena attack affected a survivor’s life “in every conceivable way”, the High Court has heard at the start of a harassment trial against a man who claims the bombing was faked. Bombing survivors Martin and Eve Hibbert are suing self-described
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Sam Szmodics transfer latest as Blackburn Rovers reject Ipswich Town bid
Blackburn Rovers have rejected a bid from Ipswich Town for Sam Szmodics, The Lancashire Telegraph can confirm. Reports on Monday morning claimed an offer from the Premier League newboys had been lodged and it's understood that is accurate.
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'She made the world a better place': Tributes paid to Lancs firefighter Beccy Barr
Tributes have been paid to former BBC presenter and Lancashire firefighter Beccy Barr who has died following her battle with cancer. The mum, 46, joined the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service in September 2019, after 20 years as a journalist and
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Policing boss joins national call for fairer funding for cops
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has backed a high-level call for a review of how forces are financed to make sure the county is not short-changed. Labour's Clive Grunshaw - elected to the post in May - was reacting to a report by His
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Chemical manufacturer plans new warehouse to boost expansion
A chemicals factory is seeking a new warehouse as part of its plans to expand. Blackburn Chemicals Ltd, in Cunliffe Road on the town's Whitebirk Industrial Estate, needs the space to boost its capacity. The firm has applied for planning permission
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Police operation sees reduction in anti-social behaviour in 'hot spot' areas
Lancashire Police has said one of its operations has seen a 13 per cent reduction in anti-social behaviour in hot spot areas across the county. Since the launch of Operation Centurion in July 2023, Lancashire Constabulary has made 2,694 arrests
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M6 motorway currently closed with delays of more than an hour after crash
Part of a motorway in Lancashire is closed at Preston due to a vehicle crash, causing severe delays. Junction 32 and 33 on the M6 motorway was closed in both directions due to a crash earlier this afternoon Police anticipate this will be closed
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Blackburn Rovers Women discover 2024/25 fixtures with new streaming service
Blackburn Rovers Women have discovered their fixtures for the 2024/25 Barclays Championship campaign. Simon Parker's side will start their season at Ewood Park against London City on Sunday, September 15. It was announced this week that the Women
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All the food and drink stalls you can expect to see at Clitheroe Food Festival
There’s nothing like trying new foods and it’s even better when you’re supporting a local business or two. In August, Lancashire locals can look forward to sampling a range of foods from lots of businesses as the Clitheroe Food Festival returns
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Big and bright super moon delights stargazers across East Lancashire
Pictures have been shared of a rare Buck Moon that shone over East Lancashire this weekend. If you missed it we have some stunning pictures to share with you. Lee Mansfield took these pictures of the Buck Moon last night (Sunday, July 21) at
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Blackburn Rovers must accept Sam Szmodics reality as transfer interest grows
Blackburn Rovers are facing their first real challenge of the summer with Ipswich Town testing the waters with Sam Szmodics. The Championship's Golden Boot winner has been the subject of plenty of speculation without much action this summer. Premier
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Residents say town’s ‘like horror film’ as birds swarm and ‘bones fall from sky’
Residents have reached breaking point with an Altham-based tip with some comparing living conditions to a ‘horror movie’. Whinney Hill Recycling Centre in Hyndburn has been the subject of a number of complaints in recent months. The Environment
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Mayor says sorry over row in mosque over ice cream business
The Mayor of Pendle has apologised for breaching the borough’s code of conduct in a mosque argument with a council licensing officer during Ramadan two years ago. Coun Mohammad Aslam, a Conservative councillor, was involved in the incident in April
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Former Blackburn Rovers star Bradley Dack in talks with League Two club
Former Blackburn Rovers favourite Bradley Dack has held talks about a reunion with League Two club Gillingham. Rovers bought Dack from the Kent-based club back in 2017. At 750K, he is regarded as one of the club's best pieces of business in the
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Mum’s issues plea after daughter, 16, not been seen for six days
*UPDATE: Grace has now been found* A mum has issued an urgent plea as her daughter, from Skelmersdale, has not been seen for six days. Grace Ditchfield, 16, has not been seen since last Tuesday, July 16. Her mum Caitriona Marsh is concerned
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Blackburn Rovers starlets' European Championship dream comes to an end
Aodhan Doherty and Tom Atcheson started for Northern Ireland but they crashed out of the Under-19 European Championship after losing to Norway. The Blackburn Rovers pair were both handed their first starts of the tournament with Gareth McAuley's
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Microsoft IT outage sees woman's brain surgery cancelled at 11th hour
A cancer patient has said surgery to remove a four-centimetre mass from her brain was cancelled last week, due to the worldwide IT glitch. Chantelle Mooney, 41, was due to have a craniotomy on Friday, July 19, but says the surgery was cancelled
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John Eustace delivers verdict on Blackburn Rovers friendlies and Austria camp
John Eustace was disappointed with the manner of the goals Blackburn Rovers conceded after their defeats to FC Nurnberg. Rovers rounded off their pre-season training in Austria with back-to-back 2-1 defeat on Saturday. Eustace played two entirely
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Police appealing for information after sexual assault reported
Police want to speak to a man over a report of a sexual assault in Lancashire at the weekend. The alleged incident happened yesterday, Sunday, July 21, and police are appealing for more information and if anyone recognises the man, to come forward
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Latest look at future fighter jet being developed in Lancashire
NEW concept models have been released for a future fighter being developed across Lancashire. Bosses at BAE, alongside international partners, have unveiled a version of the Tempest aircraft with a large wingspan than previously. Technicians
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Colne braced to welcome the country’s elite racing cyclists
Some of the top cyclists in the country will be heading to Colne tomorrow for the Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix. The Fort Vale National Men’s Race will welcome the Saint Piran UCI Continental Cycling Team, including Rhys Britton, Matthew Gibson, William
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Man who racially abused two police officers 'addressing drink issues'
A man arrested for being drunk and disorderly racially abused two police officers. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Matthew Scorer launched a tirade of abuse towards the officer transporting him to the police station on July 7, 2023, in Nelson
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Sneak peek of renovations as run-down park set to close for 8 weeks from today
A councillor has released a ‘sneak peek’ at improvements set to be made at a park in Great Harwood. The Milton Street facility in Great Harwood, locally known as Masefield Close Play Area, is set to be renovated for eight to 10 weeks from today
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Updated masterplan for village with 400 homes to be debated by councillors
An updated masterplan linked to various planning applications to build 400 homes on 54 acres of land at Edenfield are set to be considered by Rossendale councillors. The Rossendale Council Edenfield masterplan covers various plots of land west
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All the roadworks in Blackburn with Darwen beginning TODAY
Blackburn with Darwen Council has released a list of roadworks set to begin today (Monday, July 22). Most of the work involves traffic management including road closures and two-way or multi-way signals. A spokesperson for the council’s roads
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Dessert shop voted best in the county at England's Business Awards
An East Lancashire dessert shop has been recognised at England’s Business Awards 2024. The franchise’s Burnley store won the accolade for Best Dessert Shop in Lancashire at the awards held on Sunday, July 14. Daoud Tahir, 26, the shop’s franchisee
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Retailer gives damning verdict on why she quit 'posh' town square
A retailer who moved out of one of the Blackburn town centre’s ‘most desired’ locations has revealed why she finally gave up and relocated. Earlier this month the Lancashire Telegraph reported on Fleming Square where a number of businesses had
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Firearms officers in Lancashire respond to 50 per cent fewer incidents
Firearms officers in Lancashire responded to almost 50 per cent fewer incidents this year compared to the previous year, figures show. Figures from the Home Office show Lancashire Constabulary deployed these officers in 120 operations in the year
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Trial date set for man accused of possessing air pistol
A Burnley man will stand trial later this year after he denied possessing an imitation firearm. James McMillan, 25, appeared in court last week (July 17) charged with one count of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
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Act quick to secure your camping spot for rhythm and blues festival
Tickets are selling fast for The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival's campsite at Colne and Nelson Rugby Club. Colne Town Council are offering a range of camping and caravan deals for the festival, starting on Thursday, August 22, right through
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Care home opens in Blackburn and it’s been compared to ‘five-star hotel’
A new retirement home and assisted living facility has opened its doors in Blackburn and it’s already receiving positive reviews. Acer Lodge opened under the operation of Bracebridge Care Group, the at the end of June and staff are celebrating
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New parking rules for these types of vehicles come into force in Lancashire TODAY
New rules banning motorhomes from overnight parking along St Annes promenade are set to come into force today. The ban will apply to motorhomes, also called motor caravans, between 6pm and 8am from Monday, July 22 on Todmorden Road, North Promenade
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High-tech education drive comes to tech boss's home borough
Every secondary school in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be part of a pioneering technology education pilot project. The programme will support hundreds of pupils and provide 50 scholarships to equip the borough's youngsters with the cyber skills