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Evidence of drug cultivation found in this town after police execute warrant
Police found evidence of drug cultivation in Darwen in the early hours of the morning (October 3). Officers carried out a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in the Whitehall area, where evidence of drug cultivation was found. Police also carried out
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Blackburn road cleared of abandoned vehicles as police hand out fines
Police have handed out fines in Blackburn after cars were parked illegally. On October 2, officers in Blackburn carried out their second 'road-ready revamp' operation, resulting in further progress toward improving road safety and accessibility
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Man in 20s dies after horror crash left him with serious injuries
A man has died following a serious crash near Darwen. Police were to Broken Stone Road, at the crossroads junction with Bog Height Road, Heys Lane and Tockholes Road, on September 20. Officers attended and found that a Seat Ibiza car had been
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Review: Paint, percussion and performance art from Blue Man Group at Lowry
It's not normal when you go to the theatre to discover the first few rows of the audience putting on waterproof ponchos of a style much-loved by theme park regulars. But then, The Blue Man Group's Bluevolution isn't a normal show. Blue Man
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Watch as suspects ‘struggle to open cash register and threaten man with knife’
CCTV has been released as police investigate a knifepoint robbery in Padiham. Police were called to a Best One store, on Burnley Road, just before 7.45am, on Tuesday (October 1). Officers say the suspects grabbed the victim and demanded that
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Garage business in owner's home thrown a planning lifeline
AN East Lancashire garage owner can stay in business after councillors overturned their officers' recommendation to reject a backdated planning application for the continued use of the lower ground floor and yard of his home as an auto-repair shop.
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Thief handed sentence after targeting vehicle and shops
A man has been jailed after a theft from a motor vehicle and numerous shoplifting offences in Accrington. Kristian King, 33, of Broadfield Road, Accrington, was arrested and charged with theft from a motor vehicle, criminal damage to a vehicle
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'Short career' - Blackburn Rovers ambitions as dressing room admission made
Dom Hyam insists Blackburn Rovers do not want to settle for a season of mediocrity after an impressive start to the season. Tuesday's 3-0 defeat at Coventry City was the first blotch of Rovers' Championship copybook but with 15 points from eight
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Family pay tribute to teen whose ‘smile lit up any room’ after fatal M65 crash
The family of a teenage girl who died in a crash on the M65 have paid a heartbreaking tribute to ‘a sweet soul who laughed and danced her way through life.’ Emergency services were called just after 3.30am yesterday (Wednesday, October 2) after
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Latest on fatal M65 crash in which girl, 17, died as MP pays tribute
An East Lancashire MP has paid tribute following the tragic death of a 17-year-old on the M65 in the early hours of Wednesday. Blackburn with Darwen Council has also paid tribute, sending their "deepest condolences" to family and loved ones at
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John Eustace makes clear what frustrated him most about Blackburn Rovers defeat
John Eustace is keen to get a response from Blackburn Rovers on Saturday after admitting they dropped below their standards at Coventry City. It was Rovers' first Championship defeat of the season having been one of only three clubs to reach the
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Multi-operator bus ticket plans for Lancashire to begin
Bus passengers in Lancashire could eventually be able to buy a single ticket that can be used on all services in the county – regardless of the firm operating them. The ‘Any Bus’ smart card scheme would enable travellers to hop hassle-free between
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Man, 30, assaulted and stabbed in Blackpool
Police are investigating a knife attack which occurred yesterday evening in Blackpool. Officers attended the scene at Squires Gate Lane to the report of an assault and found a man in his 30s had suffered stab injuries. He was taken to hospital
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Bike seized as rogue riders crackdown continues
An ongoing operation to crack down on rogue off-road and electric bike riders in Blackburn has seen a vehicle seized. Last June, Lancashire Telegraph readers voiced concerns about how irresponsible bikers were making the lives of people using Corporation
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Jack Cork back at Turf Moor in Academy player-coach role
Burnley have confirmed that Jack Cork has returned to the club to take up a player-coach role in the Academy set-up. Cork, whose playing contract expired at the end of last season, will now assist Under-21s manager Andy Farrell. The 35-year-old
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Two men stole cigarettes from Best One while carrying large kitchen knife
Two men robbed a Padiham shop at knifepoint, on Tuesday (October 1), police have said in an appeal. At around 7.45am, two men entered Best One in Burnley Road, and stole a quantity of cigarettes while in possession of a large kitchen knife.
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Blackburn Rovers star earns first interntional call-up after impressive start
Yuki Ohashi has been handed his first international call-up by Japan after an impressive start at Blackburn Rovers. The Japanese forward has scored five goals in all competitions and has settled into life in England with minimal fuss. That has
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Fire crews descend on derelict building fire in Burnley
Fire crews descended on a derelict building fire in Burnley in the early house of this morning. Teams from Burnley and Hyndburn attended the scene, in Holmes Street. Crews remain at the scene and are using an aerial ladder platform and a drone
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Milutin Osmajic latest as Blackburn Rovers wait for FA ban after bite incident
Paul Heckingbottom expects Milutin Osmajic to be banned by The FA before the weekend after being charged for biting Owen Beck. The Preston North End striker admitted he was guilty of the offence on Monday and is now waiting to discover how many
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Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot
We are all being encouraged to check our change after a rare 20p coin sold for 390 times its face value this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means
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M65 traffic delays due to crash at Guide Roundabout
Motorists travelling on the M65 are to expect delays after a crash at the Guide roundabout. The road is partially blocked, and slow traffic is expected due to the incident at J6 Whitebirk Drive on the Blackburn and Whitebirk Roundabout. Severe
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Bolton man, 19, arrested after newborn baby dies in hit and run
A Bolton man is in custody after a hit-and-run which left a newborn baby dead. Six people have been arrested after a newborn baby died and a mother was left with serious injuries in a hit-and-run. Lancashire Police said a pregnant woman, aged
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Blackburn man in custody after newborn baby dies in hit and run
A Blackburn man is in custody after a newborn baby died and a mother was left with serious injuries in a hit-and-run incident. Lancashire Police said a pregnant woman, aged in her 30s, was walking along a pedestrian crossing in Station Road, Bamber
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Beautician who "loves her job" nominated for 'Best Beauty Salon 2024'
The beauty salon, where the owner “loves her job”, is a finalist in the Lancashire Telegraph’s competition honouring the best in the beauty world. Infinite Beauty, based in Hargreaves Street, Burnley, is coming up to its 10th anniversary providing
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Outline permission sought for six holiday cottages to go up in Ribble Valley
Outline planning permission has been submitted to build six holiday cottages on a farm in the Ribble Valley. The applicant, Woodhouse Bespoke Ltd, wants to build the cottages at Tan Yard Farm in Hothersall, between Ribchester and Longridge.
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This East Lancs bar and grill restaurant ranked in top 10 per cent in the world
A Darwen eatery has won a prestigious Tripadvisor Award – ranking it in the top 10% of listings worldwide. Dolly’s Bar and Grill, on Bolton Road, has won the Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Award 2024. Owner Suzanne Halliwell said: “People
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The secret history of Burnley and Pendle uncovered in new book
The stories of Burnley and Pendle’s history, stretching from the famous Pendle Witch Trials to the area's industrial legacy, have been detailed in a new book. Secret Burnley and Pendle was written by avid historian Margaret Brecknell and delves
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'Forget stadium gigs, it’s all about those intimate shows' says John Verity
There’s a wonderful irony about the title of John Verity’s recent autobiography - This Rock and Roll Won’t Last You Know. For in his case, it has lasted more than 60 years since his first gig and shows no signs of slowing down. John Verity
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ElectroFest II will see Casino Filter's first gig in 35 years
ElectroFest, a day-long celebration of electronic music, returns to Darwen this weekend. The inaugural ElectroFest held at Darwen Library Theatre last year proved such a success that it has been expanded and moved to a more intimate club-like setting
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McDonald's reveals plans for newest restaurant in Lancashire
McDonald's has launched a public consultation on plans for a new drive-thru in Lancashire. The proposed site is located off the M6, next to the Porsche Centre in Carnforth, and a new commercial development currently under construction. The
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'Nasty bully' beat wife and son with slipper after he became 'embarrassed'
A “nasty bully” beat his wife and son with a slipper after he said he had been embarrassed by his child’s behaviour. Mohammed Tasib, 48, was at the time living in Accrington with his family – his wife of 12 years and their four children. Preston
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Plush new £500k King’s Castle opens at this Lancashire location
Former world champion boxer Amir Khan joined a host of celebrities ahead of the opening of a luxurious new American style diner in Preston. King’s Castle, which has branches in Blackburn and Haslingden, has launched its new diner, complete with
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Family of stricken grandad thank supporters for raising £4,800
A family have thanked supporters following an appeal to help bring a grandad who broke his hip in a fall while on holiday back to the UK. Geoff Seedall, 69, tripped in Egypt and injured himself and the family has now been informed to fly him home
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Northern to introduce sign language announcements on trains
Northern said it will introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services. The announcements were first trialled on trains travelling between York, Leeds and Manchester last year, to provide important information to customers
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Residents’ parking bid near new Tesco Express
A temporary parking permit scheme is set to be rolled out for the neighbours of a newly opened convenience store in Darwen. Tesco Express began trading off Falcon Avenue late last year - on the site of the former Hollins Grove Liberal Club.
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Burnley man denies supplying class A and B drugs
A man accused of supplying class A and class B drugs is to stand trial after denying the charge. Daniel Price, of Brush Street, Burnley pleaded not guilty to supplying cannabis and heroin at Burnley Crown Court on Tuesday, October 1. Price,
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‘What can we say but thank you’ – Jordan North’s podcast wins award
A podcast co-hosted by a Burnley radio presenter has won an major industry award. Help I Sexted My Boss, hosted by Clarets fan Jordan North and etiquette expert William Hanson, won the listener’s choice award at the British Podcast Awards.
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Blackburn NHS nurse hits 49 years of service - and isn't stopping yet
A nurse has been reflecting on an “amazing career” having completed 49 years of loyal service at Royal Blackburn Hospital, but said she isn't calling it a day just yet. Julie Clark, 65, left Witton Park High School in 1974 and joined the cadets
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Family-run village pub once named 'best in the country' still going strong
‘My in-laws run the pub, my husband works in the kitchen, and even my four-year-old son helps out pulling pints’ This week’s pub is in one of the Ribble Valley’s more ‘out of the way’ villages and boasts a cracking selection of niche beers.
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Two lucky mystery men win £2m in life-changing lottery wins
Luck has struck twice in Lancashire after two mystery men scooped a combined £2 million after winning the lottery. Two men, known only as Mr H and Mr S from Lancashire, have won life-changing EuroMillions prizes, in the space of just a few weeks
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Rave event being held for over 30s "to dust off their dancing shoes"
Padiham Town Hall is preparing to host a day party of throwback dance classics for the over 30s. Organised by Owen Lewis and Perry Marco, the event wants to encourage ravers of a certain age to dust off the cobwebs and relive their younger years