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What is 'Goodbye Meta AI' on Instagram? Everything to know about the fake trend
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have been duped by the recent ‘Goodbye Meta AI’ trend on Instagram. The trend comes as Meta, which also owns Facebook, makes changes to its privacy policies, allowing it to train its AI chatbots on user
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Maya Jama replaces Rita Ora on The Masked Singer ahead of new series
Maya Jama is set to replace Rita Ora on The Masked Singer ahead of the programme's 2025 series. The Love Island icon will now join Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan as they attempt to guess the celebrities behind the masks. Joel
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Crews remain at scene of house fire
Fire crews remain at the scene of a house fire in Egerton this evening (September 25). Crews from both Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) attended the scene in Cox Green Road shortly after
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Heinz confirms change to Beanz product as original recipe discontinued
Heinz has confirmed the original recipe for its Beanz and Sausages has been discontinued much to the despair of fans. The company is known for a range of different products including various sauces, soups and baked beans. Heinz has already
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Chick-Fil-A announces plans to open restaurants in UK cities - see where
Chick-Fil-A has revealed it will be opening restaurants across the UK. The American food chain has shared there will be a handful of locations coming to the UK due to a £74 million investment. In the US, Chick-Fil-A is the third biggest fast-food
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Warning of flooding and power cuts as 24-hours of rain forecast in East Lancs
Parts of East Lancashire are set to be battered with rain from tonight (September 25) as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning. The Met Office says parts of Lancashire, including Burnley and Rossendale, will be battered with heavy rain
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Council strengthens controls to stop gangs laundering cash
AN East Lancashire local authority has updated its Anti Money Laundering Policy and Strategy to ensure it is not used by criminal gangs and terrorists to make their ill-gotten gains look legitimate. Blackburn with Darwen Council's new blueprint
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Batth hails Carter 'mentality' after strong start to the season
Danny Batth has been impressed with Hayden Carter since his arrival at Rovers and backed his fellow defender to keep improving. Carter has had a strong start to the campaign, starting all six Championship fixtures and helping keep clean sheets
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Northern confirms why only one train ran ahead of Rovers' trip to Preston
Northern has confirmed why one of only two trains scheduled to arrive before the start of Blackburn Rovers' trip to Preston on Sunday was cancelled. Rovers' match away at Deepdale was scheduled to kick off at 12pm on Sunday (September 22), meaning
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The reason some potholes get fixed and others don't in Blackburn with Darwen
A LOCAL authority highways boss has explained why some potholes in a borough's roads and pavements are repaired and others are not. Blackburn with Darwen's executive member for growth, Cllr Quesir Mahmood, has launched a campaign to inform residents
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Person suffers minor injury in crash close to garden centre
A person suffered a minor injury in a crash this morning. Police closed Roundhill Road, which links Haslingden to Blackburn, earlier today (September 25). The road was closed in both directions near Brookside Garden Centre for around an hour
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Warning as temporary parking restrictions in place for funerals
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued a warning and introduced temporary parking restrictions as a cemetery is set to be very busy this afternoon (September 25). Two funerals will be taking place at Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium between
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Powerful musical coming to East Lancs venue - by writer of Chumbawamba's Tubthumping
A timely tale of a refugee seeking sanctuary is coming to an East Lancs church tomorrow - thanks in part to a driving force behind the hit song Tubthumping. Burnley-raised Boff Whalley penned the 1997 number two charting track while lead guitarist
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'Best thing that could have happened' - Jones reflects on Ewood rise
Former Rovers youngster Phil Jones has reflected on his “incredible” time at Ewood Park and why it meant a lot. Jones progressed through the club’s Academy ranks and broke into the first-team picture during the 2009/10 season. It didn’t take
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3 big questions being faced by leader of East Lancs council over borough's future
AN East Lancashire local authority boss will be tackled on Thursday over his administration's attitude to the borough's development blueprint, a major housing development and the future of a civic theatre and arts centre. Hyndburn's Conservative
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Man arrested after woman, in 30s, found dead in hotel room
A man was arrested after a woman was found dead in her Blackpool hotel room. Police were called on Monday morning (September 23), to reports of a sudden death at the Village Hotel, on East Park Drive. Officers said the body of a woman, in her
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Woman left with life-changing injuries after being knocked down by her neighbour
A 68-year-old woman suffered life-changing injuries after being knocked down by her neighbour. Blackburn magistrates heard Shirley England had nearly reached the opposite kerb when she was struck by a car driven by Joanne Parkinson who had cut
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Emergency services descend as car flips on side on quiet residential road
The emergency services descended on a quiet Great Harwood road yesterday (September 24) after a crash. The police and fire service were spotted on Russell Place, at around 4.30pm A picture shows a car flipped on its side with the windscreen
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'Avoid the area' Road closed and two injured after van crashed into wall
*UPDATE: The road has now reopened* A road in Acre is closed after a crash. Roundhill Road, heading towards Haslingden, is currently closed after a van crashed into a wall. The driver and passenger received minor injuries. Officers,
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Nationwide offering 'tempting £175 free cash' offer to any UK customer
Nationwide is offering a deal to potential new customers from Wednesday, September 25 – offering a financial incentive to those switching their current account. People who switch to banking with Nationwide through the Current Account Switch Service
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BBC competition to meet 'the Queen' sparks confusion 'Welcome back Elizabeth II'
A BBC literary competition where winners will have the chance to meet "Her Majesty The Queen" has sparked confusion online. 500 Words, which has been running since 2011, challenges children in two age categories (five to seven and eight to 11)
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Anger as Phillip Schofield makes TV return in Channel 5 'redemption' special
Phillip Schofield will return to television 16 months after his departure from ITV’s This Morning, per reports. The former TV star is said to have filmed a Channel 5 special called Cast Away, which follows a “celebrity marooned on an inhabited
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‘It was awful, uncomfortable, brilliant’ – Meet the Blackburn comic on Celeb SAS
A comedian from Blackburn has put his physical and mental fitness to the test as he stars in the latest series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Tez Ilyas has joined 14 other celebrities from the world of entertainment to take part in the Channel
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More than 1,000 students invited to careers event at football club
More than 1,000 Year 11 students from schools across Hyndburn have been invited to attend a special Futures Event at Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium next month. The event, supported by local education and training providers including North Lancs
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Officers target speeding and anti-social behaviour in 'day of action'
Officers have been delivering sessions on speeding and anti-social behaviour in Burnley as part of 'community day of action'. This included educational visits to schools, where they delivered talks on cyber bullying and internet safety to help
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Blackburn care home upgrades ‘requires improvement’ rating
A care home in Blackburn has improved its Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating, moving from 'requires improvement' to 'good'. Northwood Nursing and Residential Care, on Preston New Road, has been upgraded to a ‘good’ rating by the Care Quality
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Drug driver jailed for 8 months 'got himself into a downward spiral'
AN East Lancs man who was caught behind the wheel within seven months of being banned has been jailed. Blackburn magistrates heard the latest offence put Arsalan Khan in breach of a suspended sentence imposed for a previous disqualified driving
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Update on Wilson Sport Village as contractor offers assurances to Hyndburn Council
Hyndburn Council held a meeting with contractors regarding the future of Wilson Sports Village after a construction giant signed up for the scheme fell into administration. A spokesperson for the council said that Alliance Leisure, who are running
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'Incredibly dangerous' paedophile sent back to prison after downloading apps
An “incredibly dangerous” paedophile who downloaded apps onto his phone that were prohibited by a court order has been sent back to prison. Preston Crown Court heard how 41-year-old Graham Marshall downloaded various apps that put him in breach
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Woman breaks down in tears and says ‘business is just surviving’ in candid post
The owner of a Great Harwood cafe and bistro says her business ‘is barely surviving’ after opening up about the harsh reality of being self-employed in the current climate. Samantha Balmbra, owner of Akela Street Food in Queen Street, shared a
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Actor explains reality of starring in Shakira video amid romance rumours
An actor from the Ribble Valley has opened up about the reality of starring in a music video for Shakira, amid rumours that he sparked a romance with the Colombian popstar. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, Lucien Laviscount spoke about Shakira
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Can you identify 'mystery' aerial photo taken over Blackburn?
This week's aerial photo comes with a plea for help. We know it was taken as part of a series of aerial photos over Blackburn from 1992 but there are no details as to where this is. Aerial photo of Blackburn - but where? (Picture: Newsquest
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Jack Vale back at Rovers after injury on loan at Motherwell
Rovers forward Jack Vale is back at Ewood Park after picking up a calf injury while on loan at Motherwell. The 23-year-old re-joined the Steelmen on a season-long loan on deadline day, having spent the second half of last term at Fir Park.
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John Eustace has a Blackburn Rovers dilemma with no obvious solution
Blackburn Rovers' strength in depth will only prove to be a positive as the season enters the winter months. Arguably the biggest success to come from the summer transfer window has been the renewed competition in every position across the squad
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Charity works with NHS to smash perceptions of learning disabilities
NHS England has been working in collaboration with DanceSyndrome, an Accrington-based charity with a mission to change the way that people think about learning disabilities. DanceSyndrome was commissioned by NHS England to create some short, informational
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Blackburn toy company with links to Star Trek and Doctor Who bought by European firm
A Blackburn-based distributor and manufacturer of toys and collectibles has been bought out by a major European company. Heathside Trading has operations in the UK and the Netherlands and has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by SAGA Invest.
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Lancashire police seize 53 zombie knives as ban comes into effect
Lancashire police seized 53 zombie knives as part of a recent amnesty scheme as a ban on possession of the weapon came into effect. In August, Lancashire Police ran a four-week amnesty scheme where owners were offered financial compensation for
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Remembrance service held at historic Darwen burial site
A poignant service to ‘remember and reflect’ on the sanctity of a historic burial site where a former Independent Chapel was located, was held in Darwen. The Open Air Special Remembrance Service at Pole Lane burial site on Sunday afternoon also
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Police commissioner and MP take to the streets
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, joined officers and MP Jonathan Hinder in Barnoldswick to discuss how they can work better together. Clive Grunshaw said he was pleased to be able to share how officers are "tackling local issues".
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MARTIN FURBER: The role of resilience in wellbeing
Life isn't always a smooth ride. We all face challenges, big and small. Some of us may experience more than others. Having the ability to bounce back, to find resilience, is a key indicator of good mental health. A simple way to think of resilience
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'RIP Eileen, you have done your bit and more' - Tributes to ex-mayor who has died
A former borough mayor who served as a councillor for 32 years has died aged 88. Eileen Entwistle was described as ‘Mrs Darwen’ and a woman who was always on ‘a mission for social justice.’ Eileen’s mum was one of the weavers who met Mahatma Gandhi
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Formal plans go in for demolition of swimming pool after controversial closure
Plans have been formally submitted to demolish the Daisyfield Pools complex following its controversial closure last year. The swimming baths were closed last August after the discovery of legionella bacteria at the site. In April, the Lancashire
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Joy as playground equipment company secures £400,000 in new contracts
A playground equipment company based in Burnley is celebrating a raft of contract wins from schools across the country. Following on from ESP Play’s record-breaking July, the new contracts, totalling £400,000, will create tailored playgrounds across
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School and college developing 6-acre site with playground, fire pit and waterfall
Primary school pupils are working with Accrington and Rossendale College students to develop a six-acre site. St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, on Sandy Lane, owns a large area of land beside the school that teachers want
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Parking restriction bid for inconsiderate drivers so motorists can exit estate safely
Extra room is set to be allowed for motorists so they can safely leave a busy estate in Darwen. People living behind St Peter's Church mainly use Green Street East to access Railway Road and then either the A666 or Knott Street and Robin Bank Road
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Council set to twin Accrington with Ukrainian city
Proposals to 'twin' Accrington with a city in Western Ukraine look set to be formally adopted tomorrow, Thursday. Several meetings have taken place between Hyndburn Council officials and their counterparts from Khust, close to both the Romanian
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Parcel delivery lockers to be installed at this East Lancs train station
Parcel delivery lockers will be coming to an East Lancashire train station this month as Northern rolls out more than 50 across its network. It follows a deal between the train operating company and Quadient, who operate parcel lockers at more
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Woman goaded partner that she'd been 'sleeping with other men' before stabbing him
A Burnley woman told her partner she had been 'sleeping with other men' before stabbing him in the back of the leg during an alcohol and drug-fuelled argument, a court heard. Sinead McDonnell, 26, reached for a kitchen knife during what was previously
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16-year-old who cares for her mum living with lung disease celebrated at iconic venue
A 16-year-old who cares for her mum living with lung disease has been celebrated at this year’s BBC Lancashire’s Make a Difference Award. Romi Taylor, from Blackburn, was recognised with The Carer Award as she has continued with her college education