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Motorists warned to expect delays ‘for next hour’ after crash on A59
Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a crash near Barrow, in the Ribble Valley, this afternoon (October 20). Police are currently at the scene of a crash on the A59, at the roundabout for the Whalley Road turn-off into Clitheroe.
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Whalley strikes as Stanley beat high-flying Bluebirds
Shaun Whalley scored a superb early goal to overcome promotion-chasing Barrow and move Accrington Stanley further away from the bottom two in League Two on Saturday. It was a third successive win for the Reds who, after being at the bottom of the
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Weather warning for Lancs as Storm Ashley brings 70mph wind gusts
Parts of Lancashire are covered by a yellow weather warning today (October 20), as Storm Ashley hits the UK. The Met Office has upgraded its yellow weather warning, to include parts of North West England, parts of Lancashire included. The warning
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Wednesday away victory sends Clarets to the top
Burnley climbed to the top of the Championship table after goals from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill gave them a 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. Anthony gave the Clarets a 37th-minute lead and Brownhill
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'We had ourselves to blame - Williams disappointed to leave Ewood empty-handed
Swansea boss Luke Williams felt his side deserved to leave Ewood Park with a point – but admits they need to be better in the final third. The Swans’ best chance fell to Florian Bianchini, who failed to slot home at the back post from Josh Key’
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Cozier-Duberry and McFadzean updates after duo miss Swansea victory
John Eustace has given updates on Amario Cozier-Duberry and Kyle McFadzean after the pair missed Rovers’ win against Swansea through injury. Both were absent from the squad as Eustace’s men made it five successive home wins in the league thanks
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Air ambulance and mountain rescue called after biker ‘suffered nasty injury’
An air ambulance and mountain rescue team was called to a quarry in Bacup, on October 17. The team was called by the ambulance service to help with an incident in Lee Mill Quarry. A mountain biker had fallen and suffered a bad lower leg injury
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E-scooter rider ‘narrowly avoided crash’ after running red light in Blackburn
An e-scooter rider ran a red light in Blackburn, narrowly avoiding a crash. The rider ran a red light in Montague Street and then tried to evade police. Officers tracked them down and the e-scooter was seized by police. The rider was also reported
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Two arrested after police dog sniffs out men with suspected class A drugs
Two men have been arrested after a police dog sniffed out suspected class A drugs in Burnley. On Saturday (October 20), police were in the town centre with police dogs that have been trained to detect drugs. During the operation, police dog
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Motorists urged to ‘find alternative route’ after crash in this town
A road in Oswaldtwistle is closed after a crash this morning (October 20). Stanhill Road, between Windsor Road and Thwaites Road, is closed, Officers have urged drivers to find an alternative route when travelling. A car left the carriageway
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Historic listed country pub could become house under latest plans
A fresh application has gone in to transform a listed pub into a house and build another home in its car park. Submitted by John Kay, the plans, which also include an application for listed building consent, would see the Cross Gaits Inn in Blacko
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Rate of adult smokers in borough dropped last year, figures show
The percentage of adult smokers in Blackburn with Darwen dropped by around three per cent in 2023, figures show. This mirrors a drop in rates across the UK as smoking levels in the country hit an all-time low. A survey by the Office for National
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Aldi launches children's competition with £250 voucher up for grabs
Aldi is urging children across East Lancashire to design posters for Recycle Week. The supermarket chain is inviting youngsters to create eye-catching designs to inspire others to recycle, with a grand prize of a £250 Aldi voucher for their family
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Apprentices win national competition thanks to 'exceptional skill' hanging wallpaper
Two apprentices have been crowned winners in a national competition. Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) apprentices Holly Duffy and Sam Farnworth succeeded at the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Apprentice Paperhanger Competition
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Homeless pods to stay for the coming winter, councillors decide
EMERGENCY accommodation for some of Blackburn with Darwen's most vulnerable homeless people will be retained for another winter. Councillors have extended the planning permission for 10 sleeping and two dining 'pods' until the end of March in the
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Teenage golfer from East Lancs awarded scholarship in USA
A talented teenage golfer has been awarded a prestigious scholarship in the United States. Alfie Burnett, 17, first picked up a plastic golf club at the age of three. Now, the Rawtenstall lad has been awarded a scholarship at Mississippi Gulf
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Brighten a rainy day in Blackburn with these family-friendly indoor activities
Are you looking for family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day in Blackburn? Sometimes it can feel like you do the same things and visit the same places so if you’re looking for some inspiration to change up your free
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East Lancs Men's Shed project set to remain until 2030 thanks to cash boost
A Rossendale charity, aimed at supporting men with their mental health, is secure until 2030 after attracting £200,000 of National Lottery Funding. The Men’s Shed based at Haslingden Community Link in Bury Road is open four days a week and offers
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Motorists warned to expect letter through post if they ignore this on motorway
Motorists have been warned to expect a letter through their door if they ignore one important sign on the motorway. A red X sign will be put over a lane on a motorway when that lane is closed. It is there for your safety and it is illegal to ignore
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Quick start, Beck impact and resolute defending - Rovers takeaways
Rovers returned to winning ways in the Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Swansea City. Tyrhys Dolan got the decisive goal inside the opening 15 minutes as John Eustace’s men bounced back from their defeats against Coventry and
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Blackburn Rovers' missing ingredient as fine margins prove decisive
John Eustace and Blackburn Rovers felt hard done to as they left Vicarage Road with nothing to show for a decent away performance. After disappointing back-to-back displays on the road, this was a far better display from Eustace’s side. But, crucially
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'Ambitious' plans to revitalise town and make it place for 'adventure'
A council has officially approved an “ambitious” vision to revitalise a town and make it a “place for adventure.” Backed by £300,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Rossendale Borough Council says it wants to make Waterfoot “a place to relax
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£1.9m home described as ‘extraordinary masterpiece’ has kitchen of dreams
It’s time to shine a spotlight on our property of the week and we are taking you to Clayton-le-Dale. On Ribchester Road sits a five-bedroom home described as an “extraordinary masterpiece” that was brought to life by in 2006 by local builder, David
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Halloween trick or treat trail fun coming to this town centre for half term
Halloween fun will return to Padiham this October half-term. The Trick or Treat Week Trail, sponsored by estate agent Pendle Hill Properties, wants to bring excitement to the town centre. The competition, in conjunction with the Padiham town
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National cycle race will pass through this part of Rossendale
Rossendale is gearing up to welcome the Tour de Manc, as rider pass through the valley for the first time. Rossendale Borough Council, Rossendale Leisure Trust and representatives from Tour de Manc officially launched the Tour de Manc with a
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Man 'staggering' near car near M65 services told police he wasn't driving anymore
A man seen “staggering” near a car on the M65 services near Darwen told police he wasn’t driving anymore. Blackburn magistrates heard CCTV footage showed Daniel Thompson driving onto the service area. Thompson, 46, of Meadow Close, Longridge
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Cancer case diagnoses at 10-year high in East Lancs, figures show
Diagnoses of bladder, lung, prostate and upper gastrointestinal cancers at the Royal Blackburn Hospital reached their highest level since 2010. Data from a Freedom of Information request revealed that last year saw the highest spike in cases across
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Finalists revealed for Prolific North Tech Awards 2024
The finalists for the Prolific North Tech Awards 2024 have been revealed. The live awards ceremony will return to Manchester United Football Club on November 28, celebrating organisations, projects, teams, and individuals contributing to the tech
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'I had to use the NHS and the horror waiting times were nowhere to be seen'
The NHS doesn’t have the best reputation at the moment – you only had to watch two minutes of any election debate to hear “waiting lists” and “backlog” crop up. With the stretching of resources currently preying on everyone’s mind, how good is
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Social services support hub approved to become family home
A FORMER social services resource centre is set to become a four-bedroom family home. Blackburn with Darwen Council planning committee has approved the proposal for the property which it owns. The Limes on Blackburn Road in Darwen will now
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Teenager played 'a significant role in street level drug dealing'
A TEENAGER prosecuted for drug dealing after being caught in possession of cannabis and cash was described as a “child” at the time. But Blackburn magistrates heard that despite his youth it was the second similar offence for Mitchell Walker.