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Royal Exchange issues statement over cancelling entire run of Midsummer Night's Dream
A radical new interpretation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been cancelled. The five-week run at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre will not go-ahead. In a statement, the theatre said: “At the Royal Exchange Theatre we want
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Pictures and videos as emergency services descend after van goes up in flames
Pictures and videos have emerged after a van caught fire in Barnoldswick this morning (September 17). Videos and images, provided by Tina Nelson, show a van well alight, on Chapel Street. Emergency services descended on the area, at around
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Pictures as water seen gushing down street due to leak
Pictures have been released after a water leak was found in Darwen. The leak, on Greenway Street, was reported at around 7am this morning (September 17). Pictures, shared by Helen Giles, show water streaming down the street. Residents have
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Blackburn Rovers tactics: Eustace tweaks, Baker's role and injuries covered
Blackburn Rovers had to reshuffle the pack on Saturday with key players absent against Bristol City. John Eustace was without first-choice full-backs Callum Brittain and Harry Pickering, whilst Andi Weimann was also not fit to start. Danny Batth
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Meet the two Lancs bakers hoping to impress Great British Bake Off judges
The line-up for the Great British Bake Off has been revealed – and two amateur bakers are from Lancashire. Sumayah Kazi and Gill will represent he county when the Channel 4 baking competition returns to our screens on Tuesday, September 24.
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Appeal for ‘smirking man with glasses’ who is wanted by police
Officers have issued an appeal for a wanted man, with connections to Accrington and Burnley. Kevin Doherty, 28, is wanted on recall to prison. He is 6ft 2in tall, of medium build, wears glasses and has short, dark brown hair. Anyone with
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Arte et Labore: Ohashi brilliance, Blackburn Rovers tactics and another win
Blackburn Rovers' impressive start to the Championship season continued on Saturday as they beat Bristol City 3-0 at Ewood Park. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred breakdown the key talking points on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. It's three
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Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list
You might be able to get a pint of your favourite ale for under £2 this week as JD Wetherspoon is cutting the price of a range of drinks across 700 of its pubs. The chain will be reducing the price of a pint of Ruddles Best from Wednesday, September
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Heart Radio presenter Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis
Heart Breakfast presenter Jamie Theakston has been diagnosed with cancer. The Radio DJ announced the news on Instagram, revealing that he has Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer. Posting on Instagram, Jamie said: “As you know – I recently had an operation
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This week is your only chance to see a bigger and brighter Full Moon
This week you have the chance to see a bigger and brighter moon with the annual Harvest Moon taking to the sky. The celestial event always occurs before the autumn equinox and signals the start of the new season as we wave goodbye to the summer
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Iconic children's programme to return after two decades
WHAT's the story in Balamory? We will soon find out as the iconic children’s programme is set to return to TV after two decades. Originally produced between 2002 and 2005 starring characters such as Miss Hoolie, PC Plum and Josie Jump, the pastel-hued
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‘Gridlocked’ traffic and person injured after crash near McDonald’s
An injury was reported after a crash in the Ribble Valley that brought traffic to a standstill. At around 8.30am today (September 17), police were called to reports of a crash, involving two vehicles, on Holm Road in Barrow. This was near a
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'Owed them one' - Extra Blackburn Rovers motivation and John Eustace's messages
Aynsley Pears has vowed to keep the Blackburn Rovers number one shirt and believes competition for places is as high as he has seen at the club. Rovers have enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, remaining unbeaten in their first five Championship
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58 cannabis plants found as police descend on this East Lancs street
Dozens of cannabis plants were found on a street in Accrington on Monday (September 16). Police descended on Jacob Street in the early hours of the morning. A total of 58 cannabis plants were found in a property. Police patrols are being
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Women vow never to return after "anti-English abuse" on Wales walking holiday
A group of English women, including one from East Lancashire, have said they won’t be returning to North Wales - due to what they called the "anti-English" attitude of locals. Amy Hurst, 56, from Clitheroe, was on a walking holiday in Llanberis
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'Hardest moment' - Lewis O'Brien opens up on failed Blackburn Rovers move
Lewis O'Brien has opened up on 'one of the hardest moments' in his life after his failed move to Blackburn Rovers. The midfielder was set to sign on loan at Ewood Park in January 2023, in a deal that would've become permanent had Rovers been promoted
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‘Mini heatwave’ set to hit UK this week – what’s the outlook in Blackburn?
The UK is set to bask in sunshine later this week as forecasters predict highs of 24°C in parts of the UK – but what is the outlook in Blackburn? Temperatures are set to peak on Thursday at 24°C, in parts of southern England. Temperatures in
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Police on hunt for driver after boy, 6, hit by car
Police are on the hunt for a driver after a young child was hit by a car in Burnley. A six-year-old boy suffered an injury to ankle. The incident happened on September 6, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. Officers are looking for a vehicle, described
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Man appears in court charged with 14 sex offences including rape
A man has appeared in court charged with 14 sexual offences including rape. Shirish Vishnu Mohan, 40, entered not guilty pleas to all 14 counts at Burnley Crown Court on Monday (September 16). Mohan appeared in court wearing a white shirt and
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Party in the park a "fantastic event" despite torrential rain
Families braved a wet afternoon to celebrate this year’s Party in the Park in Haslingden. More than 150 families visited Greenfield Gardens to make use of the free entertainment, activities, magician, food, face painting, balloon modelling, stalls
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Calendar of spooky Halloween events will be fun for all the family
A Burnley horse charity is providing all the Halloween essentials as the spooky season looms. Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) will run numerous fundraisers throughout October, ranging from psychic mediums to a big Halloween party
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Farmer "lucky to be alive" after colliding with electricity pole
A Lancashire farmer is “lucky to be alive” after tractors crashed into an electricity pole carrying 33,000 volts. The accident in a field near Preston in July was one of seven separate incidents reported in the last 12 months across the county.
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Parking bans set to be enforced near Blackburn Rovers' ground
NEW parking bans look set to come into force on beleaguered estates near to Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park ground. Neighbours living off Jack Walker Way have long complained about matchday motorists abandoning their cars on the Fernhurst and Oakdale
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Accrington Stanley firework display back with a bang
Accrington Stanley’s popular firework display is set to return to the Wham Stadium in its seventh consecutive year. After a disappointing start to their footballing campaign, the club will be hoping to add a spark through “one of the most popular
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You needed to remember your food for Wakes Weeks trip to the seaside
Expectant Burnley holidaymakers forming an orderly queue at the town’s Cattle Market in 1930 for the coaches which would take them off on their annual Wakes Week holiday. Wakes week Burnley 1930 (Picture: Newsquest) The seaside - usually Blackpool
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WATCH: Neighbours concerned as street plagued by flies weeks after body found
A street in Church has been left plagued by flies weeks after a body was found with residents demanding a full clean up. Police were called at around 6.30pm on August 19 to reports of a sudden death in Albert Street, with officers later discovering
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War memorial to be rededicated with names of 19 'forgotten' soldiers added
A Hyndburn war memorial will be rededicated after researchers uncovered 19 more World War One soldiers from the township who died in the war. The service will take place on Saturday, September 28, at noon to honour the men whose names have been
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The reason behind closure of pharmacies in Blackburn with Darwen
A severe lack of funding is behind the closures of several pharmacies in the region, a Blackburn pharmacist has said. Analysis by the National Pharmacy Association shows three pharmacies have closed in Blackburn with Darwen in the past two years
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Hundreds through the door as Taco Bell opens its first East Lancs store
Hundreds of people were quickly through the door as Taco Bell opened for the first time in East Lancashire. The American fast food chain has 135 locations in the UK and the new restaurant in Burnley became the first to open in the region on Monday
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One new face and three returning in this week's most wanted list
There is one new face on the list of the most wanted people in East Lancashire this week. Lancashire Police officers are appealing for anyone who knows where any of the men are, or has any information about their whereabouts, to come forward to
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Residents outrage at 'monstrosity' 6G mast installation near homes
Great Harwood residents have accused a telecommunications company of putting up a "monstrosity" 6G mast without consulting them. They said Blackburn firm IX Wireless installed the 6G mast two weeks ago and claimed it provided no clear information
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Democracy fears as figures suggest UK has 7,000 fewer councillors than in 1974
As the Lancashire devolution debate continues, national figures suggest the number of publicly-elected councillors across the UK has fallen by 7,000 – or one third – since local council changes in 1974. Today, UK citizens are arguably among the
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Pictures as Little Britain characters Lou and Andy descend on town for event
The streets of Darwen came alive at the weekend, as the annual Darwen Valley Pram Race returned. On September 14, participants gathered for the event, hosted in collaboration with Darwen-based support group Talk Ourselves Well and podcast The Lancashire
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'Patient' - John Eustace reveals Blackburn Rovers secret to unbeaten start
John Eustace believes Blackburn Rovers are benefitting from being patient about results last season after a brilliant start to the campaign. Rovers have started the season with three wins and two draws, remaining unbeaten in the Championship. They've
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Special 60th birthday for man as he joins his favourite radio station
The local airwaves were filled with excitement recently as a beloved resident at a retirement home celebrated his 60th birthday in style with a special visit to Radio Leyland. The visit was arranged as part of John Roberts’ birthday wish list,
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£20,000 raised for football club that is ‘vital’ lifeline to hundreds in Blackburn
A Blackburn-based community interest company (CIC) says its services are vital to many people in the borough, after raising more than £20,000 through a Crowdfunder. Creative Football, which aims to improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being
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"We are on a journey and there is still work to do" - Burnley nursery's 'good' Ofsted
A Burnley nursery headteacher has said “we are on a journey and there is still work to do” after its Ofsted rating rose to “good”. Whitegate Early Years Care, based in Victoria Road, saw its rating increase from “requires improvement” to “good”