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Aldi apologises as bakery product discontinued in 'sad news' for shoppers
Aldi has been forced to apologise after confirming one of its bakery products has been discontinued in what shoppers have described as "sad news". Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK
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Gavin and Stacey's Rob Brydon teases fans with snap ahead of filming for last episode
Rob Brydon has teased Gavin and Stacey fans with a picture alongside Ruth Jones as filming for the final ever episode of Gavin and Stacey gets set to begin. Gavin and Stacey began on BBC Three back in 2007, running for three series as well as two
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Accrington Stanley praised as they deal with ‘racist abuse’ incident
Accrington Stanley’s 1-1 draw with Colchester United was overshadowed by an allegation of racist abuse aimed at U’s forward Samson Tovide. Kesley Mooney gave Stanley a 25th-minute lead before substitute Ben Goodliffe levelled for Colchester five
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Accrington Stanley praised as they deal with ‘racist abuse’ incident
Accrington Stanley’s 1-1 draw with Colchester United was overshadowed by an allegation of racist abuse aimed at U’s forward Samson Tovide. Kesley Mooney gave Stanley a 25th-minute lead before substitute Ben Goodliffe levelled for Colchester five
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Gregg’s golden moment at Paralympic Games is 'epic'
Colne rower Gregg Stevenson relished coming out on top in a classic Paralympic final, writes Tom Harle. In their previous 11 international races together, Stevenson and rowing partner Lauren Rowles had never failed to cross the line first and set
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Motorists slammed for 'playing frisbee and football' on motorway
Police have released CCTV images of people wandering across a motorway after traffic was brought to a standstill. It follows an incident on Saturday when police had to stop traffic on the M6 in both directions near to Junction 33 due a report of
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Wetherspoons to cut prices of all food and drinks this month - see when
JD Wetherspoon is set to cut the prices of all food and drinks this month as part of 'Tax Equity Day'. Food and drink prices at Wetherspoon pubs across the UK will be cut by 7.5 per cent for one day only this month to "highlight the benefit of
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Everything to know about Strictly 2024 as new series celebrates 20th anniversary
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to our screens shortly and this year’s series will be extra special as the dance competition celebrates its 20th anniversary. Whether you’re an expert and know your tango from your paso doble or you’re new to
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Cat Deeley reveals 'classy' act from Holly Willoughby after taking This Morning job
Cat Deeley has revealed the "really classy" act performed by Holly Willoughby after she replaced her on ITV's This Morning. Willoughby, 43, stepped down as host of This Morning in October last year, a role she had held for 14 years, saying she
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Gas explosion: Man suffers serious burns and taken to hospital in critical condition
A man suffered serious burns following a suspected gas explosion at a property in Longridge. The incident happened this morning on Wheatley Drive and fire teams are advising people to avoid the area. Police said a man has been taken to hospital
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Railcard discounts to be cut by train operators from this month
Train operators are preparing to trim railcard discounts for passengers this month. A pro-rail group has described the move as “a step in the wrong direction”. The PA news agency said it understands fare reductions will be reduced from 34%
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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed more than 880,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on around £3,900 (on average) a year in pension credit. These figures come as the Government gets set to launch a new campaign on Monday
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Aldi issues product recall and 'do not eat' warning due to possible health risk
Aldi has recalled two products as they may pose a possible health risk to some customers. The company has recalled two soup products as they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said this
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Motorcyclist in his 60s suffers serious injuries after crash
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist in Hoghton. Emergency teams were called to Blackburn Old Road at 4.35pm on Friday to reports a KTM 1290 Super Duke motorbike had crashed with
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200 illegal e-cigs seized from shop after test purchase
Two hundred illegal e-cigarettes were seized from a store in Burnley by police. It came after neighbourhood policing teams and Lancashire Police Cadets conducted test purchases at eight stores. Of the eight stores randomly tested, six passed
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Police concerned for welfare of missing 27-year-old
Police have said they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 27-year-old who is missing from his home in Preston. Will Mcleod was last seen in the Ribbleton area at around 1.30pm on Saturday. He is described as 5’ 8 inches tall,
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Hidden history of Lancashire seaside town revealed - did you know this?
A town in Lancashire has been highlighted in a list of the UK’s seaside towns with hidden histories. Introducing its list, The Guardian said: “Every summer, Which? magazine publishes a list of resort – 126 this year – ranked according to hotel
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Man lashed out when he wasn’t offered a hospital bed - and ended up in a police cell
A MAN who became frustrated when he wasn’t offered a hospital bed ended up in a police cell. Blackburn magistrates heard Daniel Rice threw a computer monitor to the floor after he was told he wasn’t suitable for a bed. Rice, 30, of Great Bolton
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Lancashire area with cheapest Wetherspoons pints
Preston has been revealed as the UK city with the most affordable Wetherspoons pints, with an average price of only £3.07. The newly released analysis by QR Code Generator has examined the average cost of pints in more than 600 UK regions, focusing
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Costa Coffee fuels Lancashire village with a stylish new drive-thru
Costa Coffee has churned up a treat for Tarleton with a new drive-thru outlet. The nation's favourite coffee shop opened its doors on Liverpool Road on Friday. Not just a quick-stop for coffee, the drive thru showcases a modern design, complete
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Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side
After a 25-year military career, including four tours in Afghanistan, former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is still caring for the Armed Forces community. As a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes, Janine is on a mission to tackle a hidden
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Why this historic Lancashire town is among the UK's best market towns
A town that was once considered to be located in Lancashire has been named among the best market towns according to property experts in a list by the Daily Mail. The newspaper said: “Most high streets these days are a sad mix of vape shops, Costas
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Four-year-old who waves at bin collectors thanked in heart-warming video
A four-year-old has been thanked by refuse collectors for showing his appreciation to council workers as they collected his family’s bins. It came as Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council shared videos informing residents about the valuable work
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College’s longest-serving lecturer retires after 39 ‘amazing’ years
A lecturer and master craftsmen who has helped to inspire generations of students has retired after a career spanning 39 years. Bevan Guy, 67, is one of the few skilled craftsmen of his kind in the country and retired from his post as upholstery
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The East Lancashire bar where you can enjoy karaoke - with your very own live band
A bar in Darwen is hosting karaoke nights with a twist - where wannabe rock stars can be the frontman in a band, The 'bandioke' nights are held at The Sound Lounge, featuring live band The Lounge Lizards. The event allows people to take part
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18-year-old breached restraining order by meeting up with girl, 16 - then punched her
A TEENAGER breached a restraining order by meeting up with a 16 year old girl. Blackburn magistrates heard on both occasions Joshua Hancock punched the girl in the face. Hancock, 18, of Westgate, Burnley, pleaded guilty to two charges of harassment
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‘Miserable’ traffic delays on major town route look set to end
Roadworks on a busy Blackburn route were being cleared this weekend ahead of the return of the school run. There have been long delays for drivers in both directions on Montague Street for the past month. According to the one.network website
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Banning smoking outside is puzzling to most people
The whole point of stopping people smoking indoors in public spaces was to stop others from inhaling second hand smoke. In many ways it worked. Many people quit for that very reason. It just became too much of a hassle to have to go outside and
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Father of 3 young children thought he a head cold - it turned out to be blood cancer
A father-of-three thought he just had a head cold with “mundane symptoms”, but later found out he had a life-threatening blood cancer. Alex Davies, from Wilpshire, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022 after feeling run down with a cold
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2 Lancashire places revealed among best UK locations to retire
Two areas of Lancashire have been named among the best places to retire in the UK in a list by Compare the Market. The comparison site recognised that “deciding where to settle down becomes a crucial decision, impacting everything from healthcare
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Blackburn Rovers showed John Eustace's true impact despite officials' influence
Blackburn Rovers head into the international break unbeaten after coming from behind to earn a well-deserved point against Burnley. The scoreline only tells part of the story after a pulsating and card-heavy Lancashire derby at Turf Moor. Andi
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'Robots' working to maintain major East Lancashire roads
Lancashire County Council has employed an army of horticultural robots to help wildflowers thrive a year after they were planted. Running alongside the M65 and A56 the flowers were planted to support wildlife and biodiversity and are being maintained
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Fundraiser launched for funeral of two-year-old who was murdered by dad
A fundraiser has been launched for the funeral of a two-year-old boy who was brutally murdered by his dad in Blackpool. Last August, Daniel Hardcastle killed Damion Russell in what police described as a "brutal and sustained" assault at their
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Library staff face 'barrage of anti-social behaviour'
Rishton Library has been hit with a barrage of anti-social behaviour which culminated in the building being vandalised. Employees at the library say they have faced abuse by a group of young people which culminated in the windows being smashed