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Tailbacks on M6 southbound near Blackburn and Preston
A broken down vehicle is causing long delays at rush hour on the M6. The vehicle had broken down in a live lane, southbound causing tailbacks of five miles. North West Highways said drivers could face delays of an hour around Junction 31, Preston
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Potential witness to alleged incident at Travelodge sought
Police are hoping a potential witness to a report of alleged child neglect will come forward. Officer said the incident happened at Travelodge, New Hall Lane, Preston on Wednesday, January 31. A police spokesperson said: “We appreciate this
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Tronstad eager to pick up where he left off in Championship
Pre-season looks a lot different for Sondre Tronstad compared to 12 months ago. Last year, the midfielder was adjusting to life back in England after joining on a free transfer from Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem. He had a spell at Huddersfield
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Fire where parents tragically died 'not being treated as suspicious'
Police and emergency services said a fire in Blackpool which led to the deaths of two people is not being treated as suspicious. It follows a major investigation by Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and other experts.
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Police investigating robbery release image of 24-year-old
Officers investigating a robbery in Blackburn have released an image of man they want to speak to. Charlie Ray, 24, from Bacup, is wanted as part of enquiries over the incident last year. He is 5’ 10, medium build and has links to Bacup, Clitheroe
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Town's £30m roads' upgrade on the starting blocks
The details of a £30 million upgrade to road and other travel links in South-East Blackburn have been finalised and the borough council is now seeking residents views on the scheme. The project includes the widening of Junction 5 of the M65 as
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Northern Lights predicted to be visible over Lancashire tonight
A rare opportunity to see the Northern Lights has been predicted to occur this evening across Lancashire. According to a report by The Met Office a geomagnetic storm is taking place tonight, July 24, with a chance to see the spectacle across large
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Darwen car park upgrades under way but whole youth hub demolished
All 15 of Darwen's car parks are to be upgraded but the town's youth centre is to be completely knocked down it has been announced. Blackburn with Darwen Council has revealed the latest stages of work on the £120 million Darwen Town Deal. This
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Rovers talisman Szmodics takes new Fantasy EFL game by storm
Sam Szmodics has emerged as the most popular choice in the newly launched Fantasy EFL game. Fantasy Premier League has been a huge success and supporters had been clamouring for an equivalent for clubs outside the top flight. The new version
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Work on ‘town’s biggest hole’ could last a week
Delays at a busy Blackburn junction could last for the remainder of the week. One lane of Feilden Street, where it meets Montague Street, was closed to traffic after a section of road collapsed. The council was unable to confirm when the work
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Art Deco library in town's conservation set for extension
A 1920's Art Deco former library in a conservation area has been earmarked for an extension. The single-storey structure would be added to the offices of the construction company which uses the building as its offices. It would occupy the untidy
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Historic haunted hall gets modern hybrid heating system
A historic haunted stately home is to get a modern eco-friendly heating system. The state-of-the-art new hybrid air source heat pump technology is to be installed at Samlesbury Hall between Blackburn and Preston. The system is being supported
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Lorry collided into bridge at Blackburn blocks train lines in both directions
A lorry that has collided with a bridge between Preston and Blackburn has blocked train lines in every direction. Northern Rail posted on X that it is aware of the problem. Its staff will be on site to inspect the bridge at 11.30am, but delays
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33-year-old man dies following crash on the M6 at Preston, with four injured
A 33-year-old man has died following a crash on the M6 at Preston which happened earlier this week. Lancashire Police attended the crash at Billsborough, near Preston, on Monday, July 22. Officers were called at 2pm to the southbound carriageway
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Work permits explained as Rovers close in on Ohashi deal
As Rovers close in on Japanese attacker Yuki Ohashi, here are all the details you need to know about work permits for signings from abroad. Elite Significant Contribution (ESC) criteria for player visas was approved in the summer of 2023 to help
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Rovers closing in on Yuki Ohashi signing for six-figure fee
Rovers are closing in on the signing of Japanese attacker Yuki Ohashi, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 27-year-old is expected to fly over for a medical shortly and the figure is understood to be six figures rather than the £1million
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Police stopped driver on M6 motorway after blocking registration plate
A driver was stopped by police on the motorway after their vehicle registration plate was blocked by a bicycle. Lancashire Police reminded the driver that when reading manufacturer instructions on how to mount cycle carriers to their vehicles,
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Plenty of free summer holiday fun in Blackburn and Darwen - FULL LIST
Blackburn and Darwen Council is offering plenty of free holiday activities to keep children entertained this summer. Taking place across the borough, there is something on almost every day of the summer break. There are live interactive dance
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Talks to address Ribble Valley village blighted by rowdy revellers at weekends
Licensing talks are under way regarding pubs, clubs, accusations of disorder and disturbances in a popular Ribble Valley village, councillors have been told. Concerns about some venues, licensing and police responses in Whalley have been raised
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Blackburn Rovers creating more questions than answers with transfer strategy
Blackburn Rovers' transfer window is starting to heat up but until deals are over the line, the lingering wait goes on. There are more names to add fuel to the fire and keep the rumour mill swirling. It's not much but at least there are some noises
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Unique opportunity to takeover East Lancashire micropub
A unique opportunity to take over an East Lancashire micropub has arisen. For 21 years, Applejacks in Berry Lane, Longridge, was run as a fruit and veg shop by current owners Tom and Gillian Jackson before they transformed it into a craft ale bar
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Flagship hotel set to become flats for young professionals
A HISTORIC town centre building once home to a flagship pub is to become nine flats for young professionals. The top three floors of the former Thwaites House on the corner of Railway Road and Church Street, Blackburn, can now be converted into
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'A real honour' - shop owner calls time after more than 30 years in town centre
The owner of a women’s clothing shop has called time on her business, saying it has been a “real honour” to serve the community for more than 30 years. Lisa Milburn started Extreme Beauty & Fashion at the age of 22 in 1992, having previously worked
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Ex-detective, 91, from Darwen back in his 1960s sporty police car
A former detective from Darwen has taken a trip back in time behind the wheel of a rare police sports car - the type he first drove back in the 1960s. John Clark, originally from Lossiemouth in Scotland, joined the police following a dare with
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Children's nursery where staff do not 'meet the needs of all children'
An early years setting in Colne where staff do not 'meet the needs of all children' has been rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted. Innisfree Child Care Limited, on Langroyd Road, was inspected by Ofsted on June 19. A report published by Ofsted
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Residents urged to give their views on major town improvement plans
Residents are being urged to share their views on proposals for the £55m Levelling Up East Lancashire programme. The programme is made up of £5m funding from Lancashire County Council and an allocation of £50m was given by Government in 2023
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Retro railway posters showcase beauty of rural Lancashire
A collection of posters which recall the golden age of rail tourism will be popping up at railways stations across the north west. The posters are the latest phase of the Eco Escapes' sustainable tourism initiative, which encourages visitors to
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MARTIN FURBER: Chipping away at micromanagers
This week, I thought I would talk about something that can chip away at our sense of well-being without us even realising it, micromanagement. We often associate this term with overbearing bosses, constantly looking over our shoulders and nitpicking
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Plans to turn old chapel into village community pub refused by planning bosses
Plans to convert a building which has previously been used as a chapel and a nursery into a community pub have been refused. The Old Methodist Chapel in Whalley Road, Langho, has been vacant for more than a year having been converted into a nursery
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Lancashire shoplifting crackdown to deter gangs and protect staff
A CRACKDOWN on shoplifting has been promised by Lancashire's police commissioner to stop organised criminals moving in and cut attacks on store staff. Clive Grunshaw made the pledge to councillors on the county's Police and Crime Panel meeting
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World famous Islamic devotional singer heading to this Lancs town
A world-renowned Islamic naat performer will be heading to Blackburn as part of a family event. Al Haaj Mohammad Owais Raza Qadri will be The Grove, formerly known as Jan’s Conference Centre, on Higher Audley Street on Friday July 26 from 7.30pm
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‘West End coming to Blackburn’ as kids set to take to stage in Shrek musical
Blackburn with Darwen children are preparing to take to the stage in a performance art theatre's first musical production. Blackburn-based Made For Stage UK is bringing the West End to Blackburn, with a production of Shrek. Children across
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I'm a Dentist: This common brushing mistake is leading to tooth decay and loss
A dentist has issued a warning over the common brushing mistake that is leading to gum recession and tooth loss. We all know that brushing our teeth is crucial for maintaining our oral health but did you know that if you can do it wrong? If
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Speeding driver in 52-mile police pursuit reached 130mph across 3 counties
A PROLONGED high-speed police pursuit covered 52 miles in just 24 minutes, at an average speed of 130mph. Blackburn magistrates heard the chase started on the M6 and took in the M56 towards Manchester Airport before ending on the Edenfield Bypass
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Hospice unveils fresh new look with plans to give shops a makeover on horizon
Reedley charity Pendleside Hospice has unveiled its refreshed new look, with plans to upgrade its retail shops on the horizon. A spokesperson for the hospice, which aims to enhance the quality of life for people with advancing long term and life
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Woman finally pain free after surgery she needed due to brutality she suffered age 6
A female genital mutilation survivor raised £25k to fly to abroad for reconstruction surgery - and is now pain free. Shamsa Sharawe, 31, was left in agony after being circumcised with a dirty razor at just six years old. Female genital mutilation
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Nursery where staff 'worked exceptionally hard to change' rated again by Ofsted
A day nursery in Burnley where staff 'worked exceptionally hard to bring about change since the last inspection' has been rated good by Ofsted. Partou Habergham Day Nursery and Pre-School, on Padiham Road, was inspected by Ofsted on June 26.
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Blackburn pub on historic site goes up for sale
A ‘for sale’ sign has gone up outside a former Blackburn pub. This is after plans for the pub were approved to be turned into a shop and apartments. A picture has emerged of a ‘for sale’ sign outside The Dun Horse, which closed unexpectedly in
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2 Lancashire restaurants named in Good Food Guide 2024 top 100
A Ribble Valley restaurant has been named in this year's Good Food Guide. Grindleton gastro pub The Rum Fox has been selected in the publication's top 100 restaurants. The award acknowledges independently run restaurants which provide seasonal
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Homeless drop-in extends hours to cope with rise in demand of people struggling
A Blackburn homeless drop-in has extended its opening hours to five days a week as it struggles to cope with the rise in demand for its services. Phoenix Hub, located on Clayton Street and run by The Salvation Army, is a support hub that acts as
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Cycling pervert groped three teenage girls in Blackburn town centre
A PEDAL-powered pervert indecently assaulted three teenage girls as he cycled past them in Blackburn town centre. Blackburn magistrates heard that after the third incident Michael Svatek was “detained” by one of the girl's father who was walking