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New signing Hunter's experience will be invaluable, says Doolan
Stanley have announced the signing of winger Ash Hunter from AFC Fylde on a one-year deal. Hunter has plenty of EFL experience following spells with Fleetwood, Salford, Morecambe and MK Dons. He spent the second half of last season at Fylde
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Lancashire policing figures reassure public ahead of potential disorder
Key policing figures in the county have said they want to reassure the public they will respond to any incidents of disorder following the tragic scenes in Southport last week. Violent disorder has broken out in several locations across the UK
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Two fire engines called out to kitchen fire
Two fire engines were called to a kitchen fire in Burnley this afternoon. The units from Burnley and Nelson attended the scene in Herbert Street shortly before 1pm today (August 6). They attended for around an hour and used one hose reel to
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'Long delays' on motorway following crash causing three-mile queues
There are "long delays" on the M6 this evening following a crash. Two lanes were closed on the northbound carriageway between J30 for the M61 and J31 at Samlesbury (A59 Preston New Road) due to the crash. Traffic website Inrix also reported
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Mosque urges members 'not to engage' with planned far-right protest
A mosque in Accrington has urged members of its community not to engage with potential protesters. A law firm in the town which specialises in immigration cases is on a list of targets which could be hit by protesters that was shared on social
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One taken to hospital after three people rescued from river by fire service
A man was taken to hospital after three people were rescued from a river in Bury. Fire crews were called to the River Irwell in Radcliffe at 8.10pm yesterday after reports of three people being in difficulty in the water. All three, two men
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Man arrested after tipper truck crashes into two people
A man has been arrested after two pedestrians were involved in a crash with a tipper truck. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following the incident in Morecambe Road, Blackburn.
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Catterall delighted Prograis showdown in back on
JACK Catterall’s eagerly-anticipated super-lightweight showdown with former two-time World Champion Regis Prograis is back on and will now take place in October at Co-op Live in Manchester. The rivals had originally been set to clash later on August
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Five in court over '£500k' damage to Burnley Barclays bank
Five people, including one from Blackburn, have appeared in court charged with causing £500,000 worth of damage to the Barclays Bank building in Burnley. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard windows were smashed and graffiti, relating to the conflict
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Man racially abused two police officers outside train station
A man has been ordered to pay compensation to two police officers after racially abusing them. Matthew Scorer, 35, threatened and abused the officers outside Brierfield train station in July last year. Scorer, of Spring Lane, Blackburn, was
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Three men admit their roles in seaside town disorder over weekend
Three people have admitted their part in the violent disorder seen in Blackpool on Saturday. Lancashire Constabulary announced yesterday (August 5) that four people had been charged with a range of offences after almost 1,000 people descended on
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New rail or tram link study for valley deserves chance
Councillors have insisted a potential East Lancs to Manchester rail or tram link deserves further study - after a government funding axe. New Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped the Restoring Your Railway Fund, which was looking at a train and
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UK WhatsApp users warned their accounts could be stolen by scammers
WhatsApp users are being warned of a new scam which sees criminals posing as family and friends to request a security code. Once they have access to the security code, they aim to steal access to your WhatsApp account. Action Fraud, the UK’
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Immigration lawyers set to be ‘targeted’ by planned far-right protests
An East Lancashire law firm which specialises in immigration cases could be targeted by protestors tomorrow according to a list of targets shared on social media. Amongst those included on the list of targets is a law firm's offices based in Whalley
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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How does artistic swimming work at the Olympics? Rules and how it's scored
The 2024 Olympic Games is well underway and artistic swimming is one of the many sports that you might tune in to. As the Olympic Games have such a range of different sports, including some that aren’t usually widely televised, you might find yourself
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Appeal to find missing 15-year-old with links to Lancashire
Police are appealing for information to trace a missing 15-year-old who has links to Burnley and Preston. Katelan, has been missing for almost two weeks and was last seen near Revolution in North Road, Durham City, on the afternoon of Tuesday,
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Monthly dressage competition taking place in Blackburn park
A horse riding club hosted an equestrian show for all types of riders at Witton Country Park - with attendance free and prizes to be won. On Sunday morning, many attended to compete in the show set up by Ribble Valley Riding Club. It launched
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Diana Vickers' musical cancelled after power cut hits Edinburgh Fringe
Accrington singer Diana Vickers entertained crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe, after her show was cancelled due to a power cut. The former X Factor contestant is the star of I Wish You Well, a musical parody about the real-life court case involving
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Two fresh faces on the list of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week
Two fresh faces appear on the list of the most wanted men in East Lancashire this week. If you know where any of them might be, or have any information which could assist the police, then please call 101 immediately. First up is Luke Gorton
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Supporter group reiterates communication issue and Venky’s concern
Supporter group We Are The Rovers have issued a statement following a meeting with CEO Steve Waggott and COO Suhail Shaikh. The meeting took place on Friday, August 2 ahead of the upcoming Championship campaign, which kicks off against Derby County
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Community and police commended for handling 'tense' town protests
The people of Blackburn have been commended after the town avoided ugly scenes of violence and disorder by far-right thugs seen elsewhere. There was praise for residents after a planned demonstration - promoted by far-right agitator Tommy Robinson
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Council leader praises borough residents for rejecting 'hate and division'
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council said communities had worked hard to ensure that the weekend passed off peacefully. A so-called ‘anti-immigration’ protest was due to take place on Saturday but only a handful of people turned out.
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Blackburn diplomat is 'Our Man in the Maldives'
An envoy from Blackburn is settling into this role as the British Deputy High Commissioner to the idyllic island nation of Maldives. Career diplomat Toafiq Wahab has come a long way since starting his career with Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Road closures in Clitheroe for Civic Sunday Procession
Roads in Low Moor, Clitheroe will be closed for the Civic Sunday Procession on Sunday, October 6. The event, which has been held since 1158, will see the town’s mayor Donna O’Rourke and guests take part in a procession through the town. Civic
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Rescue team scrambled as walker suffers shoulder injury
Members of the mountain rescue team were called out over the weekend to help a number of walkers who got into difficulty. Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team said on Sunday at 3.15pm they were called to assist the North West Ambulance Service
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Ella Henderson headlining Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On
Ella Henderson is set to headline this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On celebrations. The award-winning singer-songwriter will perform an extended set of her music in a free outdoor concert on the Tower Festival Headland on Friday, August
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Funeral details for 'larger than life character' who died in horror crash
The funeral details of a ‘larger than life character’, who died in a horror crash in Rawtenstall, have been announced. Jake Neary, 31, died after a crash in an alleyway off Parramatta Street, on Friday, July 26. His funeral will be held on
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Ukraine Independence Day to be celebrated at East Lancs soapbox race
Organisers of a soapbox challenge event have announced the addition of a special celebration to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine. People are being invited to attend the Accrington soapbox challenge on Saturday, August 24, and celebrate the
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Coffee shop owners to leave as Starbucks prepares to open in town
The owners of a coffee shop in Great Harwood are preparing to leave after facing pressure from visa price hikes and the proposed opening of a Starbucks in town. Adam Ho and Hsin Ke Ho are in charge of 47 Coffee House, in Queen Street. They are
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Sunday League cancels season after 50 years due to pitch fees rises
A Sunday League organisation has announced it will not be providing football in Pendle this season, citing soaring pitch hire fees as a reason. Pendle Charity Sunday League said declining numbers and ever-increasing costs have “made it untenable
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Euros, 'strange summer', Blackburn Rovers move and Andi Weimann's best position
Andi Weimann has opened up on a strange summer after competing at the European Championship as a free agent before earning a move to Blackburn Rovers. The Austrian forward left Bristol City at the end of his contract on June 30, with that deal
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NHS charity calls on community to support Power of Play appeal
An NHS Trust is inviting the community to support its Power of Play appeal during the nation’s annual Playday celebration this week. Playday is a nationwide event that highlights the essential role of play in a child’s life, celebrated every first
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Football club receives £100,000 grant to build new 3G pitch
A football club in East Lancashire has become the first EFL club to net a maximum £100,000 grant from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. Accrington Stanley was awarded the money in the latest round of funding awards to boost football community
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New Padiham care home creating more than 100 jobs
A new care home set to open in East Lancashire will create more than 100 jobs to support adults living with complex needs. Construction on Wytham Lodge in Padiham began last year and is expected to be completed by December 2024. As the opening
