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Gemma Atkinson mocks Gorka for daring Strictly Come Dancing outfit
Former Hollyoaks actress, Gemma Atkinson, says she has been inundated with messages about her partner, Gorka Márquez, and the outfit he wore on Strictly Come Dancing. On Saturday night (September 28), Gorka took to the dancefloor with dance partner
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Murder investigation underway after man died following assault
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a Morecambe man. The emergency services were called to reports of an assault off Heysham Road, near to the Bay Medical Centre in Heysham, on September 28. A man was taken to hospital
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Woman fined after 'racially abusing' shop assistant
A woman has been ordered to pay compensation to a shop assistant she “racially abused” earlier this year. Donna Heaton, 46, racially abused the shop assistant at a branch of the Spar supermarket in Preston on Wednesday January 3. Brought before
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‘Severe delays’ and lane closed on M6 southbound after vehicle fire
*UPDATE: The incident has now cleared and all lanes have now reopened* “Severe delays” have been reported on the M6 southbound, after a vehicle fire. One lane is closed and traffic is building after a vehicle fire between junction 33 and junction
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Cyclist who died in fatal crash was “well-respected member of community”
Police are appealing for more information after the tragic death of a cyclist, in Heaton-with-Oxcliffe. The crash, which was reported on September 21, involved a pedal tricycle and two cars on Oxcliffe Road. Police have now named the victim
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Train services in Lancashire cancelled due to crew “being unavailable”
Train services in Lancashire are disrupted today (September 29) due to a shortage of train crew. A member of Northern train crew is unavailable on the Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street route. Other services across the north west are also
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65 drivers caught speeding in one hour on notorious 20mph road
Police caught dozens of cars speeding in an hour, on a notorious road in Nelson. Officers have been conducting speed checks on the road after receiving reports of speeding vehicles. In an hour, 229 vehicles were checked and 65 were found to
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Brass bands to join forces for concert in unique collaboration
Two of Rossendale’s best-known brass bands will join forces next month in a unique collaboration. Water Village Band and the newly-named Silver Band from Bacup will come together on Friday, October 18 to put on a show at Waterfoot’s Boo Theatre
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See the iconic sites of Blackburn on town's 10k run
Entries are now being accepted for this year's 10k run through some of the most iconic spots in Blackburn. This year’s race, which is organised by Run Through and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, has a new headline sponsor - Barratt Homes, and
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'Hidden' Halloween experience coming to the Trafford Centre
A new Halloween experience is set to launch this month. The creators of The Twilight Trail have announced a new experience at Wilderspool Woods, near the Trafford Centre. The Halloween Trail will run from October 17 to November 3. The event
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'Friendly and welcoming' primary school retains good rating
A “friendly and welcoming” primary school has retained its good rating from Ofsted. Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School was visited for the first time since its conversion to an academy in 2022. The report, published this week, found the
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With 3 children per childcare place in Lancs, how these parents are filling the gap
With three children per childcare place in Lancashire on average – parents are finding new ways to fill the gap. International think tank Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute found that 1.5million UK children have poor access to childcare –
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Two horses in need of help rescued by equine charity
Two horses in need of help have been rescued by an equine charity. Seth and Arlo were found by the Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) in Burnley after a concerned member of the public alerted the charity. The owner of the horses
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Chef ‘speechless’ as restaurant named third best in world
A restaurant in Langho has been named one of the world’s best fine dining restaurants, according to Tripadvisor. The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best titles, which celebrate the highest level of excellence in travel, have been revealed
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Meet the chef: Nigel Haworth, The Three Fishes Mitton
Nigel Haworth, The Three Fishes Mitton What is your current role and what does it involve? As chef proprietor at The Three Fishes Mitton, I’m involved with every aspect of the business and everything that comes along with that. I’m not into
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Asda stores welcome students on year-long work experience placements
Asda stores in Blackburn and Colne have welcomed new students into work experience placements. Five new students will take up year-long work experience placements at the Blackburn store, as part of a programme to support young adults give young
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Blackburn Rovers learn their lessons as new cult hero takes centre stage
The mood around Blackburn Rovers is at its highest for 12 months after a difficult year for their supporters. John Eustace's side are a different beast to the one beaten by Queens Park Rangers eight months ago which spelt the end of Jon Dahl Tomasson's
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Boy who suffered induced coma set for medical career
A Burnley boy, who knows “exactly how it feels to be sat in the bed and not be able to walk, eat or even breathe” is set to study medicine after suffering a coma in his teenage years. Eshan Bilal, 18, is moving to the University of St Andrew's
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Ex-convict "saved himself" by volunteering at Shadsworth mental health group
A Blackburn man says he “saved himself” through his work around men’s mental health. Shane Calvert, 42, runs a wellbeing group in St Oswald’s Community Hall in Shadsworth, as well as volunteering in other projects such as knife bins and litter
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Tot, two, finds TikTok fame after video of Blackburn accent goes viral
A toddler has stolen the hearts of thousands after a video he stars in went viral on social media site, TikTok. Mum, Tia Mawdsley, shared a video of her two-year-old son, Cruiz Harrison, to the site and his thick Lancashire accent has people in
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Five new eco-friendly bin wagons introduced to borough fleet
An East Lancashire local authority has introduced new eco-friendly bin wagons. Hyndburn Council has added five new refuse collection vehicles to its fleet, all of which run on hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO). This innovative step is part
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Lancashire pubs named in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2025
An array of Lancashire pubs feature in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide for 2025 which celebrates its 52nd edition. CAMRA said: “The Guide, which lists 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, is the definitive beer drinker’s guide for those seeking the best
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Lancs festival that hosted Kaiser Chiefs will not return next year – here’s why
A festival in Lancaster will not take place in 2025 as organisers say it is "losing money year after year". Highest Point festival which has hosted the Kaiser Chiefs, Busted and Tom Odell in the past, will be “taking a break” in 2025 but organisers
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Council boss in Gaza ceasefire plea to foreign secretary
The leader of Hyndburn Council has written to Foreign Secretary David Lammy calling for the UK to step up its efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Cllr Munsif Dad's letter warns the Israel/Hamas conflict is having 'devastating
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Charity backing campaign to boost use of smart meters
A Blackburn charity is supporting a campaign to encourage people to get smart meters. Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living, who are based at Bangor Street Community Centre are aiming to share more information on the benefits to people in the borough
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Plans granted for building of four-bedroom home
Plans have been approved for the demolition of an outbuilding and its replacement with a new four-bedroom home. The site in Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, has been subject to numerous applications by Nick Skelton over the last few years.
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Headteacher "delighted" as school maintains outstanding Ofsted
A Haslingden headteacher has said she is “delighted her staff's relentless pursuit of excellence” has paid off after the school was rated outstanding by Ofsted. Inspectors visited St Mary’s RC Primary School on July 10 and 11 with the school retaining
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Stunning 1950s-style village still keeping up with modern tech
A Ribble Valley village, which is often described as looking like it’s from the 1950s, is far from being "pickled" in time according to its former parish clerk. Downham, which lies three miles away from Clitheroe, has a population of just over