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Pictures as free fireworks championship lights up Lancashire sky
Blackpool’s sky lit up on Saturday night (September 7) as the World Fireworks Championship started. Crowds gathered at Blackpool Promenade as Nakaja Art, from Poland, kicked off the competition on Saturday. With more than 25 years of experience
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Doolan disappointment after Reds tied in Notts
Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan was left disappointed as the winless run continued for the Reds at Notts County on Saturday. A brace from David McGoldrick ensured County’s unbeaten start to the new season extended from four games to five with
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Police issued warning after drones spotted flying over Radio 2 In The Park
Police have issued a warning after drones were spotted flying over Radio 2 In The Park festival, in Preston. Officers seized three drones yesterday (September 7) and issued a warning. There is a no-fly zone in place until midnight tonight (
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People in town warned of ‘man with unkempt hair’ after items stolen from cars
People in Clitheroe had been warned to remain vigilant after items have been stolen from vehicles. Officers have been notified of two incidents, in the Littlemoor area, where cars have been targeted and had items stolen from inside. The first
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Pictures as Sting and Craig David take to stage at Lancs festival
Craig David and Sting took to the stage on Saturday (September 7) as Radio 2 in the Park, in Preston, officially got underway. More than 35,000 festival goers today were entertained as Craig David performed a new song, Pixie Lott and Rylan sang
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Driver arrested after reports of ‘false imprisonment of partner’ and speeding
A man has been arrested after police spotted a car driving dangerously around Blackpool. Police stopped a vehicle for having no insurance and there was also an allegation of false imprisonment, when someone is intentionally restricted from moving
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Man, in 40s, dies after crash involving HGV and other vehicles on M65
A man has died after a horror crash on the M65 on Friday night (September 6). Police were called at around 9pm on Friday after a pedestrian was involved in a collision with an HGV and a number of other vehicles on the carriageway, between junctions
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First look as new Brassic series filmed in East Lancs to air this month
A new series of Brassic, which was filmed in Bacup, is set to air this month. Sky has revealed the first look images and trailer for series six, which will see the gang reunite on our screens this September. Fans have been told to expect even
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A Blackburn bakery in high demand is nominated for Lancashire Telegraph Best Bakery
A third-generation bakery where staff “struggle to fulfil their orders” due to such high demand is a finalist in the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Bakery 2024. A total of 10 bakeries are battling it out for your votes, with The Moorings Bakery in
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How you can get out and stay fit in Pendle this autumn
An interactive game which turns whole communities into a giant activity competition is set to launch across Pendle this autumn. Beat the Street was created to encourage people to explore their local areas and make exercise fun. The game has
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If work is taking place on the pavement – don’t shut the lane
The closure of a single lane in our smaller towns has a detrimental effect on traffic – more so than other places. The reason for this is we only have a certain number of main roads to get from one side of town to the next which are used by motorists
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Scouts honour shopping village with Fellowship Award
A charity fun day for the St Paul's Scouts at Oswaldtwistle Mills proved to be a huge success. The annual event was attended by dozens of families who were joined by the Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr Mike Booth. A Fellowship Award was presented
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Mental health home opens new summer house with garden party
An Accrington mental health residential home celebrated the opening of its new summer house with a garden party. Oswald House unveiled its new summer house known as ‘Shedquarters’ with a buffet and live music. The event brought together residents
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Council meets with market traders ahead of ambitious refurbishment
Market traders have met with council officials and architects ahead of the full refurbishment of Rawtenstall market. The ambitious project is a key part of the Rossendale Borough council’s efforts to regenerate town centres and markets across the
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Men sat in cars are ‘security teams protecting mosques'
Teams of security personnel sat in cars near homes are 'protecting mosques' following the violent disorder this summer. Concerns were raised by some residents who were unsure what people were doing sitting in cars at all hours of the day and night
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Blackburn men to tackle "extreme" Mount Kilimanjaro challenge next month
Two Blackburn men, who decided to tackle the world’s highest single-standing mountain after a few drinks, set off on the climb in one month. Lee Cunningham and Dermot Gallagher from Feniscowles are tackling Mount Kilimanjaro at the start of next
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Youth theatre tops off extraordinary night at inaugural awards ceremony
Burnley Youth Theatre has its name up in lights when the winners of an inaugural culture awards were announced. The winners of the Culture Burnley Awards were revealed at Burnley Mechanics Theatre on Thursday evening. Through co-creating projects
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NHS staff praised for "genuine innovation and dedication" after award nomination
NHS staff across East Lancashire have been praised for their “genuine innovation and dedication” after being nominated for three awards. This year's Parliamentary Awards have recognised three mental health services in the region who have gone
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Filmmaker says new spy thriller will be shot in this Lancashire town
A Colne man who has been selected to be a judge at an international film festival has revealed plans to shoot a new spy thriller in Nelson. Sabir Hussain, known as Saby Khan, will be overlooking entries to the Golden Nugget International Film Festival
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East Lancs boroughs in project to beat health barriers to work
UP to 1,000 Blackburn with Darwen residents with disabilities and long-term health problems are set to helped back into employment under a new £807,000 scheme. The borough has been selected for a government WorkWell Vanguard pilot programme.
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How these two businesswomen helped mum who escaped abusive marriage
Two businesswomen from Clitheroe have been helping women to follow their dreams – including those who have escaped from abusive relationships and marriage. Gaby Marsden and Ali King are the founders of The Goals Gals, an accountability mentorship
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Lewis Baker: Feeling wanted, a point to prove and aims at Blackburn Rovers
Everyone performs better at work when they feel wanted, don't they? If you feel under the microscope and as though you aren't fully trusted, it's not the environment that will bring the best in you. Without saying it in as many words, that