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More than 100 cannabis plants discovered at set-up by police
More than 100 cannabis plants have been discovered at a house in Accrington. Police found the electricity had been bypassed at the property near Adelaide Street. A man from Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation.
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One person injured in crash on M6 which caused six-mile queues
One person was injured in a crash in a crash between two cars on the M6 this afternoon. Police were called just after 3.30pm to the scene between J31 Samlesbury and J30 Bamber Bridge heading south. Congestion stretched back for six miles beyond
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Motorway closed for more than an hour due to multi-vehicle crash
The M66 was closed this afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash between Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Emergency services were in attendance between J1 and the A56/A680 and the A676 earlier this afternoon following the crash near Edenfield.
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Teenage boy arrested in connection with library damage
A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the damage caused at Rishton Library. The fourteen-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on Saturday, September 21 following an investigation into criminal damage at the
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RECAP: Hour delay and six miles of queues on motorway after crash
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Police investigating girl's disappearance release new CCTV images
Police investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl have released further CCTV images of her. Jessica, 13, has been missing from Burnley since Saturday, September 21, having last been seen at Leeds railway station at 6.45pm on the same day
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John Eustace sends clear message to Blackburn Rovers squad
John Eustace has insisted Blackburn Rovers players have to earn their place in the Championship line-up after featuring for the Under-21s. Six first-team players got valuable minutes as they beat a young Carlisle United team 6-0 on Tuesday. Amario
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Residents praised by council over restraint during far-right riots
An East Lancashire local authority leader has praised his borough's residents for rejecting 'hate and Islamophobia' in the wake of the Southport stabbings. Burnley Council's political boss Cllr Afrasiab Anwar revealed the government has asked its
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RECAP: Motorway closed in East Lancashire due to 'multi-vehicle crash'
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Man jailed for nearly 30 years over sexual assaults of two women
A man has been jailed for almost 30 years for sexually assaulting two young women. Gareth Walton, 44, was found guilty of 19 sexual offences by a jury at Preston Crown Court in July. An investigation was launched by Lancashire Police in January
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Forklift truck driver jailed for grooming and abusing under-age girl
A forklift truck driver from Blackburn who groomed and sexually abused a young girl in Belfast is starting a four-year jail sentence. Michael Harry Costar, of Tenby Close, was arrested by police in Lancaster over the offending last year. Detectives
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Four charged over burglaries and thefts of tools and quadbikes worth up to £50k
Four men from Burnley and Padiham have been charged following a spate of more than 20 alleged high-value burglaries and thefts. Some of the items said to have been taken from rural areas across East Lancashire include tools, bikes, quad bikes and
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Traffic warning for Burnley fans travelling to Oxford
BURNLEY fans have been reminded to plan ahead before travelling to Oxford United on Saturday due to road works being carried out this weekend. The northbound carriageway of the A34 near Oxford will be closed this weekend for continuing resurfacing
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Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic charged by FA for Blackburn Rovers bite
Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic has been charged by The Football Association with violent conduct by biting. The striker bit Blackburn Rovers' Owen Beck during Sunday's derby at Deepdale and has now been formally sanctioned by the authorities
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Blackburn Rovers team news with two doubts for Queens Park Rangers
Arnor Sigurdsson and Callum Brittain remain doubts for Blackburn Rovers this weekend. Brittain has missed the last two Championship games with a knee injury. He has been back in training this week and will be assessed before the weekend. Sigurdsson
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Man allegedly found with machete charged
Police have charged a man for possession of a knife in Preston. On Wednesday officers were called to a report of 'suspicious activity' in the Avenham area. On arrival, and after spotting officers, a man allegedly tried to run away and was stopped
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Cocaine with street value of £40k seized
Police have seized cocaine with an estimated street value of £40,000 following a raid in St Annes. Officers executed a warrant in Church Road on Tuesday and found two safes. Inside one safe was half a kilogram of cocaine, with an estimated street
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Drivers urged to find alternative routes after main road crash
Drivers are being urged to find alternative routes after a crash on a main road in Accrington this afternoon (September 26). Whalley Road is closed between the junctions with Wyresdale Avenue and Talbot Road due to the crash. Police are on
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Queens Park Rangers tease injury return for star player before Blackburn Rovers
Queens Park Rangers could welcome back star attacker Ilias Chair against Blackburn Rovers. The Moroccan forward, who scored at Ewood Park last season, is yet to feature in the Championship this season. Chair picked up a back issue during pre-season
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'Get sharper' - Blackburn Rovers defender's patient wait for game time
Kyle McFadzean was pleased to get some vital minutes into his legs after biding his time at Blackburn Rovers. The experienced defender hasn't played a minute of Championship football yet this season having signed at the start of August. McFadzean
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Man allegedly found with drugs and cash charged
A 28-year-old has been charged in connection with alleged drugs offences in Preston. At around 11am on Tuesday, uniformed and plain-clothed officers were carrying out patrols in the Ashton area. They allegedly spotted a man acting suspiciously
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New Blackburn Rovers signing sets Championship target
Amario Cozier-Duberry is hoping his hat-trick for Blackburn Rovers' Under-21s can be a springboard for his first Championship start. The on-loan Brighton & Hove Albion winger was one of six first-team regulars who topped up their minutes in the
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Six fire engines tackle blaze at industrial estate
Six fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a commercial building this morning. The incident happened just before 6am on Knowsley Road. People are being asked to avoid the area and expect disruption. A section of the road was closed due
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Senior politicians throw support behind library hit by vandalism and attacks
Politicians have thrown their support behind Rishton Library after a spate of attacks on staff and vandalism. After Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith visited the library in High Street last week, a cross-party appearance from the council also paid a visit
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School with 'passion for sport' earns gold award
A Bacup secondary school has been recognised for its outstanding sporting provision by achieving a top award. Pupils of all ages and abilities at The Valley Leadership Academy have been pursuing their passion for sport by participating in inter-school
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Drone footage shows rare bird's-eye view of 303-foot tall historic mill
Drone footage has shown a rare bird's-eye view of the historic India Mill, in Darwen. In the footage, shared by Darwen drone expert Graham Woods, viewers are taken to dizzying heights for a rarely-seen view of the top of the mill. The top of
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Hundreds sign petition after ‘lives devastated’ by dangerous driving in borough
Hundreds of people have signed a petition in a bid to stop dangerous driving in Pendle. Sharon Pursglove started the petition and says residents have had enough of speeding cars and dangerous, inconsiderate driving. A spokesperson for the council
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Taxi rules on vehicle ages may be reviewed as action continues to raise standards
Policies to control the age of taxis could be looked at by Pendle councillors, as work continues on improving vehicle safety and standards, and rules for firms and individual drivers. Pendle Council’s Taxi Licensing Committee has been asked to
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Environment Agency responding to fewer water pollution incidents, figures show
Dozens of water pollution incidents were not immediately seen to in two areas of East Lancashire since 2018, new figures have shown. Data from the Environment Agency shows engineers are attending fewer incidents across England than before the pandemic
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Police officers and staff praised for ‘going above and beyond in the line of duty’
Lancashire Police officers have been praised for ‘going above and beyond’ in the line of duty, at an awards ceremony. The event, called Our Excellence Awards, was held at Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park on Thursday, September 19 and saw 200 people
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Football club hands out free replica shirts to children from 41 schools
Players from Accrington Stanley handed out replica shirts to year three students from 41 schools. Children also had the opportunity to visit the ground and meet players and staff. Through Accrington Stanley's partner for the event, Amazing
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Work starts on phase two of £10m business park near M65
WORK has started on the second phase of a £10million Blackburn commercial estate near the M65. Roundhouse Properties' Momentum development is next to Guide Reservoir, close to EG Group’s Waterside headquarters and opposite Shadsworth Business Park
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Victorian shop in conservation area set to become tanning salon
A VICTORIAN shop in a township conservation area has been earmarked to become a sunbed and tanning salon. Proposals have been submitted to convert the retail unit at 86 Queen Street, Great Harwood, by Mr G Ali. A heritage statement accompanying
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Furness Building Society launches new app with exclusive savings products
Furness Building Society has launched a new mobile app, enhancing the digital banking experience for members. ‘Furness Savings’ is available via the App Store, Google Play Store and https://www.furnessbs.co.uk/ and unlocks immediate 24/7 accessibility
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New domestic abuse support plans welcomed by police and crime commissioner
The police and crime commissioner for Lancashire has welcomed government plans to tackle domestic abuse. The plans will see domestic abuse specialists embedded in 999 control rooms to ensure that calls are treated with the urgency needed and that
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Coffee shop confirms permanent closure of its town centre store
A coffee shop has confirmed it has closed its town centre store. The Costa Coffee branch in Fleet Walk, Burnley, has been closed since the start of the month. Customers were left confused as to why it was empty and the reason behind the closure
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Amazing festival celebrating the 1970s is coming to this East Lancashire town
Colne is taking a journey back in time to the 1970s as part of fun day-long festival. The town will be transformed into a hub of all things retro, for Colne 70s Fest on Saturday, 28 September. The town centre will become a haven for nostalgia
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Blackburn author aims to ‘leave lasting imprint’ after being nominated for award
A Blackburn author has been shortlisted for a business award and says she is excited to share the honour with other nominated women. Christina Gabbitas, author of ‘Trapped in County Lines’ and other books, has been shortlisted in the creative businesswoman
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Bookings open for range of amazing Christmas events at East Lancs garden centre
Bookings are now open for a host of amazing Christmas events at an East Lancashire garden centre. The festive season will soon be upon us and Towneley Garden Centre in Burnley is gearing up to open its new Christmas store on October 5. The
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Former soldier speaks movingly in court about mental health legacy of Iraq war
A FORMER soldier who assaulted a police officer at a railway station was struggling with PTSD linked to his Army service in Iraq, a court heard. Russell Brookes, 41, told magistrates that he had been given no help for his poor mental health, which
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Police find taxi driver asleep in his vehicle in middle of the road
A TAXI driver was found asleep in his vehicle which was in the middle of the road. Blackburn magistrates heard police struggled to rouse Tahis Zaman and when they did manage to get him out of his vehicle he smelled strongly of cannabis. Zaman
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Sentencing for gambling addict who stole man's life savings adjourned again
A gambling addict who stole his elderly neighbour's life savings to fund his habit has had his sentencing adjourned until next year. Jeffrey Foster, 44, stole more than £90,000 from Stuart Liversedge over a period of around two months between May
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Hidden gem of a pub with 'best beer garden' and lakeside views
This week's pub lies just down the road from Burnley FC's Turf Moor and claims to have the town's "best beer garden". The Thornton, in Brownside Road, formerly known as the Thornton Arms, serves a mix of food to enjoy from its lakeside beer garden
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Rovers fan shares inspirational recovery from health scare to help others
A Blackburn Rovers season ticket holder who suffered from heart problems for 20 years has shared his story in the hope of inspiring other people. Bob Gower was diagnosed with heart failure when he was approaching 50, in 2001, something he has now
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'He will play a big part' - Eustace on McFadzean's role at Rovers
Rovers boss John Eustace has hailed the role Kyle McFadzean is playing on and off the pitch at Ewood Park. The veteran centre-back spent the second half of last term in East Lancashire and returned over the summer to bolster Eustace’s defensive
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Blackburn Rovers fan's 'undignified' death on hospital corridor due to NHS pressures
A Blackburn man suffered an undignified death on a hospital corridor as the health service struggled to cope with pressures and 'overcrowding', an inquest heard. Allan Lishman, who suffered from diabetes, oesophageal cancer and heart disease,
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Man to stand trial after denying dangerous driving
A Blackburn man will stand trial next year after denying an offence of dangerous driving. Uday Akram, 32, also entered not guilty pleas to charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker. Akram, of Troy