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1 million pensioners to receive positive update on DWP £300 Winter Fuel payment
Over one million pensioners will still qualify for the Winter Fuel payment. Despite recent cuts to the payment announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier this year, many will still be eligible for the extra money. The Winter Fuel payment
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Man jailed for 'throwing chairs, bottles, cans and other objects' into crowds
A man has been jailed for throwing numerous objects at crowds which included police officers. Ethan Miles, aged 21, was said to have taken part in violent disorder in Blackpool on August 3. Miles, of Haig Road, Blackpool, was sentenced for
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DJ Jo Whiley coming to this Lancs music venue to broadcast radio show
A BBC DJ is set to descend on Preston next month, to broadcast her Radio 2 and BBC Sounds evening show live from a music venue in the city. To celebrate Radio 2 in the Park 2024 coming to Moor Park in Preston next month, Jo Whiley and co-host William
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The hundreds of hidden channels you can watch on your TV for free
There are hundreds of hidden channels showing a range of popular shows, which you can access for free on most TVs. These internet-based channels exist beyond regular terrestrial television and are known as FAST - Free Ad-supported TV. LG and
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How to tell the difference between adders, grass snakes and smooth snakes?
There are three types of snakes native to the UK - an adder, grass snake and a smooth snake. Adders are the most dangerous as they are the only venomous one out of the three. You are most likely to see these native snakes in the wild, but there
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Warning issued as average household energy bill set to skyrocket by 9% soon
According to experts, the average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight expects the typical household’s energy bill to rise to £1,714 a year
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Who is Mike Lynch? British technology tycoon missing after yacht sinks
British technology tycoon Mike Lynch is among six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily. Four of the missing passengers are British and two are American, Italian news website la Reppublica said. It
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See the rarest and most common car brands currently driven on UK roads
From Ford to Kia, there are millions of cars from various motoring brands driven on British roads every day. Some of these brands are super common, being seen by most on their day-to-day commute, while others are so rare that few have ever seen
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Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted - Must speed cameras be visible?
Speed cameras are effective measures to ensure road safety, but a lot of people seem to get confused about them. From the '10% rule' to the distance they can catch you, there are a lot of myths surrounding them. The UK government has been running
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Firefighters called to house blaze in Blackburn today
Firefighters attended a blaze at a house in East Lancashire today, August 19. The fire took place at a property on Whinney Lane, Blackburn, at around 1.10pm. Two engines from Blackburn fire station attended the blaze, which is believed to
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Tile firm shuts 56 stores including 2 in Lancashire and axes jobs despite rescue deal
CTD Tiles will close its Blackpool and Preston branches amid a national closing of 56 stores as the company falls into administration. Administrators of the business said that 268 workers would be made redundant after the collapse, whilst 30 of
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‘This MILF needs a DILF’ – Helen Flanagan to appear on Celebs Go Dating tonight
Blackburn actress, Helen Flanagan, will begin her search for love tonight (August 19) when Celebs Go Dating returns to screens. The former Westholme School pupil said she is a MILF who is looking for a DILF (vulgar slang meaning a sexually attractive
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733 properties affected by power outages throughout the Ribble Valley
Electricity Northwest engineers are currently responding to a significant power outage affecting numerous areas across the Ribble Valley. The incident, first reported just before 2.45pm today, has left 733 properties without power as their teams
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Woman will ‘carry scars for life’ after she was bitten, strangled and raped
A woman, who was raped in Blackburn, said she will “carry scars” of the assault for her whole life. Lee Barr, 27, now of no fixed address but previously of Tythebarn Street, Darwen, raped, strangled and bit a woman at a property in Blackburn.
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Blue supermoon glows red and orange in the skies above Blackburn
Sunday's glorious full moon with its distinctive and dramatic orange and red hues had Lancashire Telegraph readers snapping away with their cameras and phones. Known as the blue moon, it glowed red and orange last night due to smoke from wildfires
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Man, 26, wanted in connection with burglary and assault
A man from Accrington is wanted by police, in connection with “a number of offences” including burglary and assault. John Marsden, 26, is being sought by North Yorkshire police. It is thought he could be in Bacup or Burnley. Anyone with
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£20K reward for information as investigation into 19-year-old’s death continues
Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information as the investigation into a teenager’s death, in Ormskirk, continues. Officers are looking for 20-year-old Thomas Dures as part of an ongoing investigation. The £10,000 reward previously
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Hedges eager to add more goals after clever finish at Norwich
Ryan Hedges was delighted to get on the scoresheet at Norwich and hopes he can add more goals to his game this season. Hedges kept his cool to beat Angus Gunn with a clever finish after he was played through on goal by Makhtar Gueye. “It is
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Rammy are just four-some as win takes them top of the table
An enjoyable summer’s afternoon at the Riverside as Rams entertained Burscough, on a day made for football An early season green-pitch and comfortable temperatures offered, Rams fans a chance to see whether the hard-won victory over a slick Irlam
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Neighbours to buy Prime and gaming tattoo after winning whopping £540,000 on lottery
Neighbours on a street in Darwen are celebrating after winning a whopping £540,000 on the People’s Postcode Lottery, with plans to spend their winnings on Prime drinks, a gaming tattoo and holidays. Eighteen people on a street, once visited by
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Can you object to your neighbour’s dropped kerb? What to know
Sometimes you might disagree with your neighbour's actions and choices when it comes to changes to their property. Whether it’s a new extension, a tall fence or a loft conversion you might struggle to agree with the changes and the building that
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Drivers told to be prepared as busiest August bank holiday since 2015 expected
Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest August bank holiday weekend on the roads since at least 2015. The RAC estimated that 19.2 million leisure trips by car will be made between Friday and Monday. The figure, based on a survey of 2,128
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When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight
A blue moon usually occurs every two or three years and tonight (August 19), Brits can look out for it in the night sky. Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) said: “Which of the 13 full moons is the blue moon is up for debate. Traditionally the definition
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Here's why the skies turned a vivid red colour over the UK at the weekend
Many people across the UK noticed the skies were a vivid red colour last weekend (August 17-18) but what was the reason for this? Sunset and sunrises were enhanced with many making the most of the opportunity to take pictures of the unusually vibrant
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EastEnders star rushed to hospital for broken bones after suffering 'nasty fall'
EastEnders actress Vicki Michelle has revealed she was rushed to hospital after suffering a "nasty fall". The actress, who is well-known for playing Jo Cotton on the BBC soap opera, shared the health update with fans on Instagram. In a post
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Bishop calls for major clergy reforms amid canon controversy
The Bishop of Blackburn has called for major changes to the way clergy are appointed and managed in the wake of controversy over a Lancashire canon. The Right Rev Philip North believes there needs to be fundamental changes to the way ministers
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Three fire engines called to house fire in this town at weekend
Three fire engines were called to a house fire in Brierfield at the weekend. At around 10.50am, on Sunday, August 18, three fire engines from Nelson and Burnley attended a blaze on Heather Close. Fire crews were in attendance for 40 minutes
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Operation to ease prison pressures will impact court hearings in Blackburn
An operation to ease pressures on the prison population is set to have an impact on the courts in Blackburn. Ministry of Justice officials have confirmed they have triggered the provisions of Operation Early Dawn in the wake of recent far-right
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Police had near miss with driver because he was ‘busy and had to get home’
Lancashire police officers had a ‘near miss’ with a careless driver who was rushing home. They also issued tickets to uninsured drivers. At the weekend, one vehicle was seized after it showed as having no insurance on police systems. The driver
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Farmers' hope of shop to support student child dashed by planners
The owners of a Blackburn farm's hopes of building a new shop to boost their income and help pay for their daughter to study at agricultural college have been dashed by planners. Alan Bretherton and Jackie Aspin wanted to add a farm retail cabin
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Tyre storage addition to garage in 'untidy' area approved
A Blackburn garage owner can now add an upper floor to his premises in an 'untidy' area of the town centre to store tyres. Iftakhar Ahmed has been given approval to create the extension to his Sharples Street MOT and Repairs Garage. His planning
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Police commissioner and businesses to work together to stop theft
Lancashire's police and crime commissioner has held a roundtable with business leaders to discuss crime. Clive Grunshaw convened the meeting with representatives from Lancashire's Chamber of Commerce, his office, and Lancashire Constabulary.
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Lancashire Telegraph launches competition to find best local bakery
There’s no shortage of excellent bakeries in Lancashire and we want to celebrate them and find people’s favourites. The Lancashire Telegraph has launched a competition to crown the county's 'Best Bakery 2024'. Readers can now nominate their
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Lancashire company raises more than £1,300 for children's hospice
A Lancashire company has raised more than £1,300 for a children's hospice. Festive Lights raised £1,367.41 for Derian House Children's Hospice as part of their annual £50 Business Challenge. The money will help care for and support more than
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Jail sentence for banned danger driver
A banned driver who sped off from police in Blackburn is beginning a fresh prison sentence. Dash cam footage captured a number of 'dangerous' manoeuvres attempted by Saif Ghalib as he tried to evade officers. Ghalib, 25, of Willows Lane, Blackburn
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Mum of five says she was locked up for ‘not paying school fines’
A mum-of-five young children was arrested and spent a night in police custody after failing to turn up to court over ‘unpaid school fines’. The mum said the arrest relates to outstanding fines for three children who were marked absent by the school
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Details announced for family 'Picnic in the Park' event
Families are being asked to bring their picnic blankets and baskets to a free event in a Blackburn park at the end of the month. The "Picnic in the Park" event at Queen’s Park will take place on Saturday, August 31 from 10am. Organisers IMO
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Man was found with kitchen knife at Royal Blackburn Hospital
A man was arrested after causing problems at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Blackburn magistrates heard Philip Maguire had been assessed and discharged but did not agree with the decision. Following his arrest police discovered a kitchen knife in
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Sweet future for Victorian mill ensured as bakery plan approved
A thriving Blackburn bakery business's move into a 171-year-old mill building to expand and create new jobs has been given the go-ahead. The Moorings Bakery Ltd is currently based in Moorings Close, Lower Darwen. It has now been given planning
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Nature's wonders come to East Lancs summer art exhibition
AN East Lancashire art hub is bringing a touch of nature's wonders to its summer exhibition. The Platform Gallery in Station Road, Clitheroe, is showcasing the beauty of the natural world in the annual event thanks to local crafts people. The
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Law firm boss struck off for ‘winging it’ over his accounts
A law firm boss who used his client account to counter his outfit's financial difficulties has been struck off by a legal watchdog. Dominic MacKnight headed up Blackburn-based personal injuries specialist Lawson Taylor Solicitors when he got into
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‘It’s a horrid conveyor belt’: Doctor shares first-hand account of Gaza bombing
A Ramsbottom medic has described first-hand the harrowing situation in Gaza after nine months of relentless bombings and airstrikes by Israeli forces. Dr Matt Newport works with Manchester-based frontline medical charity UK-Med as part of the UK
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Crowds descend on Blackburn park for extravagant horse show
Dozens of riders turned out to showcase their skills at an extravagant tent-pegging tournament in Blackburn. The now annual event at Pleasington Playing Fields took part throughout the day on Sunday. Riders gathered early in the morning for the
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John Eustace sends clear message over Blackburn Rovers style of play
John Eustace reiterated Blackburn Rovers must accept mistakes on the ball as they try to implement an attacking style of football. Rovers have looked very impressive going forward, scoring 12 goals in their opening three matches. However, against