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Rare 'bronze' 20p coin sells for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot
Rare coins could be worth hundreds of times more than their face value, as one person found out when they sold a 20p coin for more than £230 on eBay. Some coins are made with minting errors which make them not only rare, but also extremely valuable
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Air fryer expert exposes mistake that sends energy bills soaring by 30 per cent
The UK has been gripped by an air fryer frenzy in recent years and they are showing little sign of slowing down. Brits fell in love with how quick and energy-efficient the gadget could be but now that it's a staple of the kitchen bunker, are we
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This is when you should turn your heating on this year
With temperatures forecast to be dropping across the UK, it’s clear that colder weather is making its presence felt. In many areas, nighttime temperatures could plummet to as low as 6°C, with daytime highs averaging around 13°C. With colder
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New packaging tax will raise price of beer and soft drinks, UK firms warn
A new packaging tax to fund recycling will push up the price of many products, such as beer, soft drinks and small appliances such as kettles, some UK firms have warned. This is due to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme which comes
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Kellogg's apologises as it confirms 'favourite' cereal has been discontinued
Kellogg's has revealed a fan favourite cereal has been discontinued, leaving fans pleading with the company to "bring them back". Kellogg's is known for a range of cereal brands including Corn Flakes, Coco Pops, Frosties and Crunchy Nut. Several
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Toys R Us will open 37 stores ahead of Christmas - including one in Lancashire
Toys R Us has revealed it will be opening a further 37 new stores in the UK before Christmas this year. The toy shop chain went bust in February 2018, shutting the doors on all its 100 shops and resulting in the loss of more than 2,000 jobs.
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All the Coca-Cola discontinued drinks in the UK
Coca-Cola was recently forced to apologise to customers have axing two soft drinks from its range. The soft drink giant is known worldwide for its various drinks including Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and the original plain Coca-Cola which comes
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Woman threw potatoes and sprayed aerosol can at paramedics who were helping her
A woman threw potatoes and sprayed aerosols at paramedics who were trying to help her. Rebecca Stevenson, 26, had been behaving aggressively towards the paramedics while they attended to her following an incident on May 7. Stevenson, of Nelson
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Mum pays tribute to 'loving and caring' son who died after assault
The family of a man who died following an assault in Blackpool have paid an emotional tribute to him. Police were called by staff from Blackpool Victoria Hospital to report a patient had, on September 7, been taken to A&E with injuries after
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Warning issued after ‘noisy high-powered vehicles’ being driven inconsiderately
Officer have issued a warning after reports of high-powered vehicles being driven in an anti-social manner in Nelson. Police say they understand these vehicles are high-powered and will create noise but “do not appreciate these vehicles being driven
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John Eustace highlights moment that showed Blackburn Rovers mentality shift
John Eustace believes last season's 2-2 draw at Preston North End was a marker for improving Blackburn Rovers' resilience. The draw at Deepdale was one of Eustace's first games as head coach. Rovers raced into a two-goal lead but were pegged back
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Blackburn Rovers handed triple fitness boost for Preston North End test
Blackburn Rovers will welcome Callum Brittain, Harry Pickering and Arnor Sigurdsson back this weekend against Preston North End. The Rovers head coach has a fully fit squad to choose from, aside from long-term absentee Scott Wharton. Brittain missed
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Council to spend £654k on new homes for refugees and the homeless
A council is set to buy a group of properties to house refugees from Afghanistan and anyone who finds themselves homeless in the borough. Chorley Council has been awarded a £654,000 government grant which it will use, in part, to purchase a trio
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Blackburn Rovers excellence, Deepdale key and Eustace's growing stock
It’s been quite the start to Rovers' league campaign, hasn’t it? Three home wins in a row, joint-top goalscorers in the league, and a Japanese love affair in plain sight. I won’t lie, I did have an air of caution going into the Bristol City
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Double Postcode Lottery joy for East Lancs as two areas named winners
There was double joy for East Lancashire this morning as two winning areas were drawn in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning tickets on Friday, September 20 were in Burnley and Barley, and those with a ticket and postcodes of either BB10
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Can I report my neighbour for a messy garden? The rules you need to know
From overgrown hedges to stinking dog poo, your neighbour's messy garden can be not only an eyesore but also a health hazard. When it comes to whose responsibility it is to maintain and tidy a garden, the burden falls to the owner (and sometimes
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Man charged in connection to drug supply two years after cops executed warrant
A Clitheroe man has been charged as part of a police investigation into drug supply. In 2022, police executed a warrant at Old Station Court in Clitheroe. After an investigation, 28-year-old Gary McDermaid has been charged with being concerned
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More misery for drivers as busy junction closed AGAIN
A junction off a busy Blackburn road has been shut to traffic again. Oakenhurst Road at the junction with Montague Street is closed to all traffic. Drivers are being asked to use Stonyhurst Road and then King Street. Access to the cordoned-off
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Motorway ‘closed for some time’ as car lands on roof after a crash
Police have issued a warning to drivers after a crash on the M58 in Up Holland. The road, from junction five eastbound, is fully closed. The crash involving a car that came to land on its roof. Police anticipate that it will be “closed for
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Person injured after crash involving two vehicles caused travel disruption
A person has been injured in a Darwen crash yesterday (September 19). Police were called to Duckworth Street at around 3pm after a crash involving two vehicles. The road was closed for a few hours yesterday afternoon and has since reopened.
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Pictures as police seize bags of illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco from shop
Illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco have been seized from a shop in Barnoldswick. Police and Trading Standards descended on a site in Albert Road yesterday (September 19), thanks to the support and knowledge from the public. Pictures show
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This Lancs university has been named best in the North West
Lancaster University is the number one university in the North West, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It took the top spot in the same year it took overall gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, which
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Sam Szmodics opens up on Blackburn Rovers exit and Ipswich Town transfer
Sam Szmodics has opened up his move from Blackburn Rovers to Ipswich Town and revealed details of behind-the-scenes discussions. Rovers' star man eventually ended a six-week summer transfer saga by joining the Premier League Tractor Boys. Szmodics
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School pupils go quackers after adopting Des the Duck
Pupils at an Accrington primary school are going quackers for their new school pet/mascot Des the Duck. St Anne’s and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School has taken on Des so that children can watch him grow and learn more about the species
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Theatre ready for reopening night after £20,000 facelift
A theatre is unveiling its £20,000 investment just in time for the start of its 2024-25 season. Audiences at the Theatre Royal in Smithy Street, Ramsbottom, will notice new signage which has been added around the outside of the building to make
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Passenger numbers hit record levels as Lancs folk get on the buses
The number of passengers using public transport to get around Lancashire has returned to pre-pandemic levels, it has been revealed. Annual figures from Lancashire County Council show more than 40 million bus journeys were undertaken across the
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East Lancs teen inspired for Army career after trip of a lifetime in Canada
An aspiring soldier Millie Dunn has returned from a month in Canada even more determined to follow her dream career. The Haslingden High School Year 11 student has been a member of the Army Cadets in the town for three years. She was the youngest
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Mega jobs site plans in Samlesbury set for update despite traffic concerns
New jobs and businesses in advanced engineering, manufacturing, science and technology are the focus of recommendations to update the special planning status of Samlesbury Enterprise Zone in Lancashire. The site is seen as important for the regional
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Gambling addict 'betrayed' elderly neighbour by stealing his life savings
A gambling addict stole more than £90,000 from his elderly neighbour to fund his addiction. Jeffrey Foster, 44, from Burnley, stole the money from his next door neighbour, 80-year-old Stuart Liversedge, over a period of around two months, between
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Owner’s horror after dog injured in 30ft jump from Darwen Tower
A pet owner from Darwen has described the terrifying moment his dog jumped from the first floor of Darwen Tower. Ben Eccles took his silver Labrador, Bronson, for a walk around the 85-foot tower and decided to walk up to the first floor to take
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Shoppers slam double lift failure at The Mall and Blackburn Market
Shoppers have spoken of their frustrations at having to go on a lengthy detour to access The Mall and Blackburn Market due to broken lifts. The lifts located at the back of the market, located close to Costa Coffee and Finch Bakery in the Mall,
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Tens of thousands of drivers to be affected by motorway closures THIS WEEKEND
Drivers have been warned to expect delays this weekend as the M62 will be fully closed for the second time this month near Lancashire. Earlier this month the same section of road was closed as Network Rail demolished a critical railway bridge between
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Travel agent expands to new town to bring 'personal touch' to trips
An award-winning travel company has expanded and opened a branch in Bacup in response to an increase in people preferring to book holidays in-person. Chic Boutique Travel is based in Helmshore and owner Lisa Mousley said: “The travel industry is
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Man, 30, taken on final HGV ride before tragic cancer death
A Burnley man, who recently died after a cancer battle, praised the work of a hospice that allowed him to ride in a HGV before his death. Josh Healey, 30, died on Monday, September 16, after a three-year battle with cancer . Before his death
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Council refuses plans for six holiday lets over 'detriment to character' fears
A planning application to build six new holiday cottages in a Ribble Valley village has been refused by the council. Mr Pawan Abrol has applied to the council to build the cottages on land off Longsight Road in Clayton-le-Dale. The application
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Winter Hill peatland struggling to recover six years on from wildfire
A wildfire which ravaged an area the size of around 2,500 football pitches in 2018 has had long-lasting effects, with the natural environment still struggling to recover. The Winter Hill fire, which started as separate incidents, combined to create
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Dog walk and show raises £925 for cancer charity
Staff at a Ribble Valley country store organised a ticketed early morning dog walk for customers and an open day to help raise funds for a cancer charity. Around 40 dogs and their owners completed a 3.5km circuit on private farmland adjoining the
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Sentence date set for man who admitted sexual offences
A Blackburn man is due to be sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual offences Hassan Karbhari, 62, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (September 17). Karbhari, of Dundee Drive, entered guilty pleas to charges of attempting to engage
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Bistro set to close after two years – but something exciting is planned
A bistro in Longridge is set to close its doors – but something new is set to take its place. Fell Bistro, known for serving modern bistro dishes, is set to be replaced by pizzeria Oh! Pizza from October 4. The restaurant, which has been open
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How Pendle residents can win prizes by exercising
Pendle residents will be able to participate in a state-of-the-art activity game which aims to encourage the community to get more active. The Beat the Street project has been launched and has turned the borough into a giant game for six weeks,
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View over Blackburn's new car park shows brewery and cinema
This great photo from around 1966 or 67 shows a rainy day at Blackburn’s new rooftop car park. You can see the entrance ramp on the right. Blackburn town centre car park Also on the right is the roof of the market. The view in the background
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Ramsbottom charity achieves runners-up in BBC Make a Difference Awards
A Ramsbottom organisation which provides lifesaving defibrillators in and around the town has achieved success at the BBC Make a Difference Awards. Charity Restart the Heart was nominated in the fundraising category of the awards and finished second
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Blackburn Rovers confirm first three Ewood Express matches with tickets for just £8
Blackburn Rovers have released details for the first three matches to be included in their Ewood Express initiative. Ewood Express aims to provide thousands of young people with affordable access to watch live football. During the past two
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Hyndburn MP 'inspired' by Amazing Accrington plans for borough
New Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith met with business and education leaders to find out more about Amazing Accrington. The meeting at the North Lancs Training Group's offices at the Old Bakery aimed to introduce Ms Smith to delegates and hear about her
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Burnley's Faith Minister hosts 10th anniversary celebration at Westminster
Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley said he is committed to working with a wide range of religious leaders as FaithAction celebrated its 10th anniversary of the Faith Covenant. Lord Khan, who is Faith Minister, was joined by faith leaders during a breakfast