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Thunderstorm warning issued as temperatures rise in Bury
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms Bury. The warning will be in place from 2am to 1pm tomorrow (August 12) and also covers the whole of Lancashire and other parts of Greater Manchester. The stormy weather is due to
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Thunderstorm warning issued as temperatures rise in East Lancashire
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms covering the whole of East Lancashire. The warning will be in place from 2am to 1pm tomorrow (August 12) and covers the whole of the county. The stormy weather is due to arrive as
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'Dangerous' motorbike rider on provisional licence exceeded 100mph, police say
A motorbike rider on a provisional licence went above 100mph in Lancashire, police said. Officers said the rider of the red Honda CBR650R failed to stop for them and pursuit tactics were implemented to safely stop them. Once stopped, near Lytham
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Four more people charged over Lancashire protests while one arrested
A further four people have been charged following large-scale disorder in some parts of the county last week. Last weekend there were disturbances at marches in Blackpool, while other parts of the county escaped with no major incidents. A number
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Figures reveal 86% of East Lancs pensioners to lose Winter Fuel Payments
Data has revealed how across East Lancashire around 86 per cent of pensioners are set to lose their Winter Fuel Payments under Labour’s money-saving plans. Analysis of the number of people currently eligible for the annual cash handout, compared
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Approval urged for new football pitch to accommodate water pipes
Councillors have been recommended to approve a new seven-a-side football pitch, agreed to to avoid the controversial relocation of a village football club to make way for a giant water pipeline. The scheme for Huncoat United is a result of the
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Warrant issued after man fails to appear for court
A warrant has been issued for a man's arrest after he failed to appear in court. John McSorley, 60, was due at Preston Crown Court on Friday (August 9) for a plea hearing relating to one count of theft. McSorley, of Higher Rhoden, Oswaldtwistle
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Place in Lancashire with one of the 'most envied' lifestyles in the UK
A survey has revealed which places in the country have the lifestyles that are most envied, with one Lancashire town featuring. The research was conducted by calculator.co.uk and included responses from 3,000 people. The results showed the
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Lancashire golf course named among the best in the UK and Ireland
A golf course in Lancashire has been named among the top 200 in the UK and Ireland. Today’s Golfer revealed that its team had played more than 20,000 golf courses and ranked their top 200. The golf courses have been scored for a variety of
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Ribble Valley councillor furious over "drive and drop" littering throughout borough
A Ribble Valley councillor has urged residents not to “drive and drop” after a major litter clean-up operation. Councillor Stuart Hirst has praised the hard work of the borough council’s clean-up teams after weeks of litter pickings along stretches
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Couple who were pupils in 1940s school feature on new wall plaque
A Blackburn community centre has unveiled a new wall plaque to celebrate the lives of former pupils who attended the building when it was a school. Ken Brooks and his wife Jeanne Hodkinson attended Bangor Street Secondary Modern School in the 1940s
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One third of criminals in these boroughs reoffend within a year, figures show
Almost one-third of criminals in an East Lancashire borough reoffended within a year of their conviction or release from prison, figures show. Data from the Ministry of Justice shows 1,137 offenders in Blackburn with Darwen were released from prison
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Blackburn company's exceptional culture has driven staff retention
A strong company culture is driving retention at Blackburn-based finance firm - with one employee working there for more than 35 years. Haydock Finance, which specialises in asset finance, has revealed a strong company culture has played a significant
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Father-of-3 who died from brain tumour at 45 inspires colleagues' gruelling challenge
Dominic Hester was aged just 45 when he died from a brain tumour, 13 months after his diagnosis and a father to three young children. The managing partner of a Clitheroe law firm, he enjoyed being athletic and would cycle the 20-mile round trip
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Blackburn Rovers boss' verdict on Makhtar Gueye and captaincy decision
John Eustace believes there is more to come from Makhtar Gueye after his eye-catching debut at Ewood Park. The big striker impressed in the first half before running out of steam in the second. His hold-up play and clever movement made an instant
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Charity shop for kids that has ‘charm of boutique’ opens in town
A boutique-style charity shop, that specialises in children’s items and products for pregnant mothers, has opened in Clitheroe. East Lancashire Hospice Kids has opened in Castle Street and is said to be the ideal place for families to find high-quality
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Woman shares secret after shedding an incredible 15 stone
A woman has shared the secret behind her incredible 15 stone weight loss, thanking a Blackburn gym for its help in her journey. Johanna Chambers, from Clitheroe, weighed around 26 stone before she started taking her health and weight loss seriously
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Thousands descend on town centre for annual food festival
Thousands of people lined the streets as Clitheroe Food Festival returned for 2024. King Street, Market Place, and Castle Street were packed with around 100 food, drink and gift stalls, showing off the best of what the region has to offer.
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"Inspiring" Rossendale boy defying the odds to support local radio station
An inspirational Rossendale boy continues to defy the odds in order to support a local radio station. Despite having down syndrome and autism, James Partington-Duerden is taking on a three-mile dog walk to raise money for Rossendale Community Radio
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Come Dine With Me appealing for contestants in upcoming series
Producers of the iconic daytime show Come Dine With Me are on the lookout for contestants to take part in the upcoming series of the show. Filming is due to take place across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, and production teams are on the lookout
