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Parents urged to ‘keep kids out of trouble’ after spate of anti-social behaviour
Officers have urged parents to keep their children safe and “out of trouble” after a spate of anti-social behaviour reports across Hyndburn. Police said it has received “numerous complaints” related to anti-social behaviour over the last few weeks
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Firefighters spend hour tackling house fire in Blackburn
Two fire engines were called to a house fire in Blackburn today (July 29). Two fire engines from Blackburn and Hyndburn were called at around 3.45pm. Crews used a variety of equipment and apparatus to put the fire out. Crews were in attendance
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Lane closed and traffic building on M55 westbound after vehicle fire
Traffic is building on the M55, near Blackleach, after a vehicle fire. According to AA Traffic and Travel, one lane is closed on the M55 westbound, at junction 2, Edith Rigby Way. This is due to a vehicle fire. Traffic is building in the area
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Rider of illegal motorcycle crashed into person and came off bike in Blackburn
A motorcycle rider crashed into a person in Blackburn today (July 29). According to police, the illegal motorcycle was ‘driven at speed’ through the pedestrian area outside Blackburn Bus Station. The rider crashed into a member of the public
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with having indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Fire service called after crash involving two vehicles in this town
Two fire engines were called to a road in Darwen this morning (July 29) after a crash. At around 7.50am, two fire engines from Darwen and Blackburn attended a crash in Goose House Lane. The crash involved two vehicles and firefighters used
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Police looking for this man after 'person caught pooing' on bus station floor
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak with, after a person reportedly defecated on the floor of a bus station. On July 23, at around 6am, a person attempted to enter the toilets at Accrington Bus Station, Lancashire Police said
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‘Professional conman’ pocketed six-figure sum from vulnerable residents
A man who preyed on elderly and vulnerable North Wales residents to fraudulently gain more than £500,000 has been jailed. Joseph Oliver, 33, of Westgate Road, Lytham St Annes, was sentenced to four years and nine months’ imprisonment at Mold Crown
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East Lancs peer appointed as minister in the new government
A former Mayor of an East Lancashire borough has been appointed as a junior housing minister. Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley has been appointed Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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Victorian pub demolition to make way for car park moves forward
THE demolition of a landmark Blackburn Victorian pub to make way for a carpark extension has moved a step closer. A planning application has been submitted to knock down the fire-ravaged Jacobean-style Victorian premises of The Fleece Inn, in Penny
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Arte et Labore: Three new signings, two potential exits at Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers' summer transfer window is set to catch fire this week with three signings on their way. Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the latest transfer news with Yuki Ohashi, Kyle McFadzean and Makhtar Gueye undergoing
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New energy saving measures on the cards for leisure centre
Hyndburn Council is to spend £766,531 on further boosting energy-saving measures at its main fitness and recreation hub. The cash is made up of £241,447 from the government's Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) and £525,085 from the council's own
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New Lancashire devolution vision 'must include mayor - MP
The government is keen to see Lancashire get an elected mayor as part of any devolution deal, says an MP. Blackpool South Labour MP Chris Webb believes a “significantly better deal” is possible for Lancashire if it agrees to an Andy Burnham-style
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Crematorium weekend closures for urgent roof and steeple repairs
Urgent repairs the steeple and roof of Accrington Crematorium have started. The £135,590 project is need to stop water leaking into the chapel and damaging the stonework. The crematorium in Burnley Road will be closed at weekends and two days
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Blackburn Rovers set to sign new striker as third medical takes place
Blackburn Rovers are in advanced talks to sign striker Makhtar Gueye from Belgian Pro League club RWD Molenbeek, The Lancashire Telegraph can confirm. The 26-year-old striker is having a medical ahead of signing a permanent deal at Ewood Park.
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What are good questions to ask a mortgage adviser? The 10 'most important'
A team of property experts have revealed the ten 'most important' questions you should be asking your mortgage adviser. It can't be overstated how important it is that you choose the right mortgage for your needs. Whether it's a fixed rate
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Lancashire's weekly weather forecast as heatwave hits
Lancashire is set to be hit with a heatwave this week, with temperatures climbing as high as 27 degrees, set to make the county as hot as Portugal. Residents will have to make sure to pack plenty of sun cream and fire up the barbecue as the North
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John Eustace makes Blackburn Rovers transfer claim with two deals imminent
Blackburn Rovers hope to tie up deals for Yuki Ohashi and Kyle McFadzean, with both players set to undergo medicals on Monday. John Eustace is desperate for new additions and Rovers are set to finally break their duck in the summer window.
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Man suffers serious head injuries after assault outside hotel
A man is in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in an assault outside a hotel. The man, in his 50s, was assaulted outside Shores Hotel in Tyldesley Road, Blackpool, at around 1am on Sunday morning (July 28). He was taken to hospital
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Man wanted over city centre assault following England Euros win
A man is wanted over a city centre assault after one of England's Euro 2024 games. Police are appealing to find the man, pictured below, after another man suffered a jaw injury following England's win over the Netherlands on July 10. Police
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Man in his 70s dies after crash in Lancashire town
A man in his 70s has died following a crash in Lancashire. Police were called to Anchorsholme Lane East, Cleveleys, at around 1.15pm on Friday (July 26). They found a Dacia Duster Laureate car travelling east from the direction of North Drive
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Blackburn Rovers injury latest with updates on four players
John Eustace has revealed Arnor Sigurdsson and Georgie Gent both missed Blackburn Rovers' friendlies due to injury. The Icelandic forward was expected to start at Wigan Athletic on Saturday, only to pick up a groin issue in training on Friday.
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Lancashire man found shot in field named as Thomas Olverson
A man who was shot dead in a Lancashire field has been named as Thomas Olverson by police. A murder investigation was launched on Thursday (July 25) following reports of a firearms discharge at a field in Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick. Thomas,
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'Boy racer' trying to 'impress his mates' caught by police
A "boy racer" was stopped by police in Blackburn town centre on Friday and had his car seized. Blackburn and Darwen Police said he was "trying to impress his mates" by wheel-spinning his Volkswagen Golf in Barbara Castle Way on Friday afternoon
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'One of the best' - tributes paid to cricketer after crash death
Tributes have been paid to a man described as “one of the best” who died in a crash on Friday. Jake Neary was hit by an Audi A5 in an alleyway in Rawtenstall at around 11.20pm on July 26. Jake, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the
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'Brutal' attacker beat man with a fire extinguisher in his own home
A man was beaten over the head by a “brutal” attacker with a fire extinguisher in his Blackburn home. Nicholas Armstrong, 50, entered the victim’s house in November before committing what was described as a “brutal and unprovoked” attack on him
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Preview of day 3 at the Olympics as Tom Daley returns for synchronised diving
Day three at the 2024 Olympics is set to be a busy one, with 18 gold medals being up for grabs in a wide range of events. One of those will be the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform, which Tom Daley and diving partner Noah Williams will be competing
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Woman stole vodka after turning to booze following mum's death
A woman who turned to drink following the death of her mother and the breakdown of a long-term relationship ended up stealing bottles of vodka. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Catherine Mulcahy stole to fund her drinking but after being caught
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Vacant nursery building set to become mosque and madrassah
A large former nursery building in Blackburn has been earmarked for a new mosque and madrassah. The Muslim Welfare Institute wants to turn it into a place of worship and an Islamic education centre. The former Emerald Street Nursery in Emerald
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‘End of an era’ as owner of health food store set to retire after 47 years
It’s the “end of an era” as the owner of a Darwen health food store prepares to retire after 47 years. David Clark opened Natural Choice, in Darwen Market, in 1977. The business moved to Bridge Street in 1978, selling a range of health supplements
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Boutique-style charity shop filled with items for kids set to open in this town
A boutique-style charity shop is set to open in Clitheroe and it’s set to be an affordable place to get quality items for children and pregnant mothers. East Lancashire Hospice has announced details about the grand opening of its new shop, East
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John Eustace provides Blackburn Rovers transfer update on John Fleck
John Eustace has not closed the door on John Fleck returning to Blackburn Rovers. The midfielder signed a short-term deal in January after signing from Sheffield United. However, his Rovers career lasted 17 minutes after he was injured on debut
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Dozens of complaints about East Lancs councils sent to Ombudsman
The local government watchdog received 48 complaints about Blackburn with Darwen Council services last year, up from 28 in 2022/23. The figure is revealed in the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Amerdeep Somal's annual review of her work
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New Ribble Valley school teaching blocks nearing completion
Two major expansion projects at Ribble Valley secondary schools are set to be completed in the coming weeks. St Augustine’s RC High School in Billington is undergoing a £2.7 million expansion to create a new teaching block, while a new £2.85m standalone
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Changed behaviours since pandemic part of school suspension rise, council says
A council says changed behaviour in schoolchildren following the Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to school suspensions reaching a record high in the borough. The number of suspensions in Blackburn with Darwen reached its peak in the last academic
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Plans submitted to turn derelict school into senior apartments
A Burnley housing association has submitted plans to convert a derelict site into affordable apartments for over-55s. The former Wood Top School building, in Accrington Road, Burnley, has been abandoned since 2000 with the council, who own the
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Pupils across county attend tech festival and careers event
Almost 2,000 Lancashire pupils got a chance to meet a slew of top science, tech and engineering employers. The fourth innovative 2024 TeenTech Lancashire Festival was a fascinating programme of virtual and face to face careers events, aimed at
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Jobs to come as Blackburn company secure first North Powerhouse Investment Fund
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has struck its first deal in Lancashire with a Blackburn-based company. Award-winning Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products, Lions Drive, has secured £75,000 from the Northern Powerhouse Investment
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Couple seek approval for farm building conversion after last council rejection
A couple are seeking approval for the proposed change of use of a farm building to a two-bedroom house. Mr and Mrs Bennett of Preston Road, Ribchester, had a previous application for the same building refused in December. At the time, Ribble
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Demolition of farm buildings to build three-bedroom house approved
A cluster of buildings at a former poultry farm are to be demolished and replaced by a three-bedroom house following planning approval. Applicant Ashley Rostron applied to Ribble Valley Council for permission to transform the site in West Bradford
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Man 'thrown across room' after lightning strikes hotel balcony
A Lancashire man was inches away from being struck by lightning whilst on holiday in Turkey. Craig Marshall was standing at his balcony door filming the thunderstorm going on over his resort when the lightning struck his balcony. Craig, from