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Police launch appeal to find missing 31-year-old
Police are appealing for information to find a missing 31-year-old who has links to Blackburn. Shayaan Ali was last seen in the South Promenade area of Blackpool at 1:30am on Thursday 15 August. He may have also been in and around the town
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Why these 2 Lancashire state schools are among the best in the UK
Two Lancashire state schools have been named among the best in the UK in a list by the Daily Mail. Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “We've consulted education experts, The Good Schools Guide, and analysed GCSE results as well as extracurricular
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Cricket player suffers head injuries following on-field clash of heads
A cricket player suffered a serious head injury following an on-field collision with a teammate while fielding. The game between Baxenden and Whalley was brought to a halt on Saturday during the incident, which saw Baxenden fielder Adam Masood
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Man charged after police officer assaulted
A man has been charged after a police officer was assaulted and left with serious head injuries. Police said the incident happened on Friday evening at around 7.30pm, when a man struck an officer with a brick on Chesterfield Road in Blackpool.
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John Eustace delivers exciting verdict on new Blackburn Rovers signings
John Eustace paid tribute to Blackburn Rovers' new attacking signings after their instant impact for the club. Makhtar Gueye and Yuki Ohashi have instantly become fans' favourites after their start to life in England. Plucked from overseas, they
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Fitness and wellness festival to be held in Lancashire for the first time
A fitness and wellness festival is set to be held in Lancaster for the first time. Make Bold Choices - FTB Fest will take over Salt Ayre Leisure Centre on Saturday, September 7. The festival, founded by Aaron Sharples and Lauren Marshall, will
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The pathetic thing is the ‘bad attitude’ drivers have got older
Bad and dangerous drivers are a nuisance but there are now a new breed who are fast becoming a bigger annoyance than anything else. People tend to think younger people are responsible for driving poorly on our roads. In my opinion, young people
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Age UK to provide council day care support to Blackburn's elderly
AGE UK has been awarded a £363,949.83 contract to provide council day care support services for the elderly in Blackburn. The two-year deal runs from October 1. The contract was awarded by Blackburn with Darwen Council. A similar contract
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Filming for adaptation of classic tale wraps up at one of region's iconic landmarks
An adaption of a classic tale has wrapped up filming at Rivington's Pigeon Tower. The tower in Rivington Terraced Gardens was the centrepiece for a film based on Franz Kafka’s 'Before the Law'. Writer and director, Brett Gregory, said: "This
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Man crashed into neighbour's vehicle when he tried to move it to space outside home
A man crashed his car into a neighbour’s vehicle when he tried to move it from one parking space to the one outside his home. Blackburn magistrates heard Christopher Berresford immediately knocked on his neighbour’s door and told her he had been
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Blackburn Empire Theatre bags prize money for crucial upgrades
Blackburn Empire Theatre has been awarded £500 after winning a competition. The Aqueduct Road theatre won a "Community Chest" competition by housebuilding firm, Taylor Wimpey Manchester. Residents from Feniscowles and surrounding areas were
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East Lancs pub handed five-star Scores on the Doors rating
An East Lancashire pub has been handed a five-star hygiene rating. The Old Chapel in Darwen has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene in the council’s Scores on the Doors programme. The pub on Railway Road was awarded a five-star
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‘It’s stinks’: New build residents speak out over ‘sewage in the street’
Residents in one of the most sought-after estates in Blackburn have spoken out over raw sewage spillage in the street. Homeowners said they had raised complaints over the issue for more than a year and had become frustrated over the lack of action
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Father-of-two stopped late at night because of his speed guilty of drug driving
A DRIVER stopped late at night because of his speed was later found to be over the limit for the derivative of cocaine and ketamine. Blackburn magistrates heard Isaac Curness was also marginally over the limit for alcohol but was not prosecuted
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North West inclusive dance charity wins two gold awards
An inclusive dance charity has won two gold awards at the 2024 International Business Awards. DanceSyndrome, based in the North West, was awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Organisation of the Year - Non-Profit or Government Organisations – Small
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Stunning Lancashire million-pound home now on the market
In the village of Warton, a modern, contemporary home, is currently on the market for a cool £1m. Completed in 2010, Greylands provides exceptional lifestyle and accommodation choices. It was specifically designed to embrace natural light,
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Free family fun day set to take place at East Lancs shopping village
An East Lancashire scouts group will be hosting its annual family fun day at the end of the month. Oswaldtwistle Mills and St Paul's Scouts group's day of activities, hosted on the mill grounds at Oswatldtwistle Mills shopping village, will be
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Retirement community in Lancashire raises hundreds for charity
A retirement community in Lancashire has raised more than £800 for a mental health charity. The Court in Buckshaw Retirement Village, near Chorley, recently held an event which raised £821 for Lancashire Mind. The fundraising event included
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Mosque talk challenges misconceptions about Islam
A community came together to host a special event to dispel misconceptions about Muslims and Islam. The Light Foundation helped to host the event at the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque in Liverpool following the recent riots in the city. The event
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Blackburn Rovers' transfer needs clear as John Eustace influence grows
Blackburn Rovers' unbeaten start to the season was maintained thanks to the heroics of super sub Yuki Ohashi. The Japanese forward is quickly becoming a cult hero amongst the Rovers supporters after three goals in as many appearances. This late
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Young team thanked for clearing community centre garden
Young people have been thanked for helping to clean up a garden at one of the largest community centres in Lancashire. Earlier in the year, Bangor Street Community Centre wanted to restore the centre’s garden area by jet-washing the entrance, painting