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Young swan ‘shot with air rifle’ in ‘extremely cruel’ incident
Officers say cruelty against animals will not be accepted after a young swan, called a cygnet, was shot in Blackpool. Police were called to The Village Hotel golf course in Blackpool and found the animal with a puncture wound to the neck on Friday
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Man in hospital with serious head injury after assault involving several people
Lancashire Police is appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously assaulted in Darwen. Officers were called to Church Street, Darwen, at 11.46pm on Saturday, October 12, following reports that a number of people were involved in
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Uninsured driver facing prosecution after driving into house
An uninsured driver crashed into a house in Nelson on Sunday evening (October 13). Officers were called to Hereford Street at around 8.20pm last night, after a man drove into a house. No injuries were reported but the driver’s vehicle was seized
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Gilsenan issues injury update after frustrating spell out of action
Zak Gilsenan is hungry to get back on the pitch as he continues to make positive progress in his recovery from injury. The midfielder has been out of action with a thigh problem, having suffered a setback on the eve of pre-season. Gilsenan
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Countdown champion in court accused of stabbing quiz rival
A Countdown champion has appeared in court accused of stabbing a rival contestant at a quiz event in Lancashire. John Cowen, 30, appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court, accused of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two
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Lyle Foster withdrawn from South Africa squad with knee injury
Burnley striker Lyle Foster has withdrawn from the South Africa squad after picking up a knee injury. Foster got on the scoresheet in a 5-0 win against Congo last Friday but was then stretchered off following a collision with the goalkeeper.
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Man taken to hospital after crash on country road
A man was taken to hospital after a crash on a country road on Sunday night (October 13). The man, who is in his 20s and from Burnley, suffered head and pelvic injuries. Lancashire Police said it was a single-vehicle crash which happened at
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Motorway closed for several hours due to van tipping over
A motorway was closed for several hours this afternoon after a van 'tipped over.' Police closed the westbound carriageway of the M65 shortly after midday today (October 14) between J4 and J3, close to Blackburn and Darwen. At the time, a police
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Green fields between two tips set for new housing estate
A proposal to build 40 new homes on rough pastures used to graze horses located between two disused rubbish tips has been given outline planning permission, despite more than 40 objections. The scheme on 3.6 acres of land off Ridge Avenue in Brunshaw
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Illegal killing fears after rare bird of prey's GPS tracker goes dark
An appeal for information has been launched over fears surrounding illegal killing after a rare harrier bird's GPS transmitter suddenly failed in suspicious circumstances. The tag was attached to a young female Hen Harrier, named Helius, which
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Final step in controversial plan to demolish public pool set for nod
The final death knell on Blackburn's Daisyfield Pools complex is set to be sounded by councillors on Thursday. Blackburn with Darwen Council's planning committee has been recommended to approve an application to demolish the building in Daisy Lane
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Ex-Rovers man Carsley not ruling himself out of England job
Former Rovers midfielder Lee Carsley remains coy over the prospect of taking up the England job on a permanent basis. Carsley, who made nearly 50 appearances at Ewood Park during his playing career, took interim charge of the Three Lions following
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RECAP: Motorway closed after 'van tips over' in second crash of day
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Fireworks seized after bouts of anti-social behaviour in town centre
A number of fireworks have been seized in Darwen after bouts of anti-social behaviour in the town. Patrols have been ongoing in the town and more are planned after recent issues with youths setting off fireworks. Police say they have identified
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MP demands extra NHS cash from Chancellor after hospital closure
An East Lancashire MP has said she is going to take the fight to the Chancellor's office after her constituency's hospital was closed due to it being unsafe for staff or patients. Hyndburn MP, Sarah Smith, blamed a “catastrophic inheritance” from
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Balazs Toth keen to learn from 'great experience' with Hungary
Balazs Toth is eager to make the most of any opportunities that come his way at Rovers and on the international stage. The 27-year-old is yet to make his first appearance at Ewood Park following his summer switch from Fehervar, with Aynsley Pears
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Motorway 'partially blocked' and 'traffic queueing' due to crash
The M65 is partially blocked this morning near Blackburn due to a crash. Queues are building on the westbound carriageway between J4 and J3 after the incident earlier this morning. Traffic is also building on surrounding roads in Blackburn,
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Autumnal warmth coming to UK with highs of 20°C - what will we see in Blackburn?
Forecasters are predicting there could be highs of up to 20°C in the UK this week, with Blackburn also getting a share of the warm weather. Southern parts of the country are expected to creep into the 20s and possibly higher as the week goes on
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Oops! - town centre road closed as coach becomes stuck on tight corner
A main road through a town centre was closed last night (October 13) after a coach became stuck going round a corner. The Sky Coaches vehicle became stuck in Clitheroe after witnesses said it crashed with the scaffolding around the Fat Face store
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Brsk brings Black Friday full fibre broadband deals to October
You’ve probably heard by now that brsk is all about speed. Yep, because they offer 100% full fibre broadband, you get the fastest (and most reliable) type of broadband available in the UK. It’s no surprise then that they’ve been just as quick in
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Karaoke competition looking for UK's next popstar at East Lancs pubs
A karaoke competition on the hunt for the UK’s next biggest popstar is coming to several East Lancashire pubs. With 31 pubs in the North West taking part, including venues in Accrington, Chorley, and Oswaldtwistle, singers are being urged to show
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More than 1,000 Year 11 pupils attend futures event
More than 1,000 Year 11 pupils attended a special futures event to get a helping hand ahead of future careers. The event, organised by Amazing Accrington, was held at Accrington Stanley's 1968 Lounge and aimed to inspire students from schools across
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Boy taking on challenge for 'dogs with poorly legs' - and gets backing from TV star
A five-year old boy who “wants to help dogs with poorly legs and no home” is set to take on a tough challenge for a well loved East Lancashire cause. Rory Chapman, from Salford, is getting ready to take on Lidl Mudder, a one-mile obstacle course
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Major plans to redevelop market get go ahead
Planning permission has been granted for the long-awaited redevelopment of Rawtenstall Market. The plans form a part of Rossendale Council's efforts to regenerate town centres and markets in the borough. The refurbishment of Rawtenstall Market
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Meet the three Burnley finalists at General Practice Awards
Two Burnley health professionals and a medical reception team have made to the finals to this year’s General Practice Awards. The Awards which will take place in London on December 6 celebrate the best examples of "innovation, dedication and teamwork
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Residents frustrated as ‘overgrown vegetation’ stopping bins being collected
Residents have spoken out after their bins were not collected due to "overgrown vegetation". Blackburn with Darwen Council said they were aware of the issues behind Whalley New Road in Roe Lee, but the amount of vegetation "was restricting workers
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Misuse of fireworks to blame for Darwen town centre dispersal orders
Police have explained what led to the Darwen Town Centre dispersal order which disrupted groups last weekend. Lancashire Police imposed a dispersal order on Sunday night and Monday night after anti-social behaviour and firework disturbances were
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Renovation of 'eyesore' Victorian cotton mill approved
The reconstruction of the second floor and roof of an 'eyesore' Victorian cotton mill has been approved by councillors. Planning permission was granted to Balmers Garden Machinery Centre for the work to Thorny Bank Mill in Trafalgar Street, Burnley
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Pendleton before walls built to stops homes from being flooded
This early photo gives us an unusual view of a popular Ribble Valley village. Pendleton in the 1900s (Picture: Newsquest) Visitors to Pendleton today are familiar with the stream running through the village which is walled off to prevent flooding
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'Coming together' of Burnley communities praised in hate crime report
The "resilience, solidarity, and support" from the non-Muslim community in Burnley has been praised in a new report detailing the rise of hate crimes across the country. Among the incidents highlighted in the Faith Associates report was the coming
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We are on the hunt to find the region's best curry house
The Lancashire Telegraph is on the hunt to find the county's "Best Curry House". The area has some of the best curry houses in the country rivalling Manchester and Bradford and Birmingham. They are visited by diners from across the North West
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Pictures show stunning plans for farmhouse in grounds of school
A farmhouse in the grounds of Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley countryside could become a four-bedroom family home under new plans. The building off Avenue Road in Hurst Green was previously used to house visiting rugby teams to the college
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Lancs police commissioner hears of concerns over ASB on visit - including e-scooters
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, joined officers and South Ribble MP Paul Foster in Penwortham to see how they can work together to make the area safer. Clive Grunshaw heard about a range of issues including anti-social behaviour, particularly
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Family's fight for baby headstone reveals mass unmarked graves
A family's struggle to erect a headstone for a one-day-old baby who was laid to rest in an unmarked burial has revealed there are hundreds of such 'common graves' in Darwen's cemeteries. Carol Tyrie, aged 51, from Brocklehead Farm in Eccleshill