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Offensive Halloween costumes that could upset people and get you in trouble

Halloween is that one date in the calendar that is - mostly - loved by all, young or old. For the kids, it's a time to dress up and go trick or treating. For the adults, it's a time to dress up and consume one too many liquid treats. Costume

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Martin Lewis urges homeowners to find this switch and avoid £9,000 bill this winter

As temperatures get cooler, pipes can begin to freeze and cause thousands of pounds of damage. But, Martin Lewis has shared some tips to help you find “the off switch” if you need to stop your water. Martin Lewis explained on the website: “

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Aldi apologises as it discontinues 'best ever' chocolate that had fans 'addicted'

Aldi has apologised after confirming it has discontinued a chocolate bar described by fans as "literally the best ever". Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK’s cheapest supermarket for

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‘Extremely rare’ Beatrix Potter 50p coin with price of nearly £150k for sale

AN ‘EXTREMELY rare’ 50p coin depicting one of Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters has gone on the market for an eye-watering six-figure asking price. The item is being sold on eBay from a seller in Glasgow for a whopping £149,999 asking price with

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Restaurant staff 'sick and tired' of clearing up biryani from car park

A Blackburn restaurant boss says he is mystified over a man who keeps dropping bags of rice outside his premises. The owner of Jaan’s Restaurant, based in Charlotte Street, said the discarded food was attracting rodents to the area. In the

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'Idiot' renter misses 'incredibly archaic' £5 payment and lands £1,700 bill

A renter who missed an 'incredibly archaic UK specific' payment was left distraught after being landed with a £1700 bill. Posting on the r/HousingUK forum on Reddit, a user explained their troublesome situation whilst also admitting 'I am an idiot

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The rare Royal Mint £2 coin that will make you money and how to spot it

Coin experts are urging all of us to check our change for a £2 coin that “could be worth way more” and make us a “quick profit”. The coin is question is a £2 coin from 2015, and everyone is being encouraged to carry out a simple check to test for

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Who qualifies for a non-dom tax status? These are the rules explained

Have you heard of someone who has been granted a non-dom tax status but you’re not sure what it means? A non-domiciled status allows foreign nationals who live in the UK, but are officially domiciled overseas, to avoid paying UK tax to the government

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Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

More than a million households could benefit from Universal Credit changes, set to be unveiled in the autumn budget this week.  Labour has been considering lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year

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Strictly pro Lauren Oakley steps in for Amy Dowden after falling ill during show

Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley has stepped in to replace Amy Dowden for training after she fell ill during the most recent episode of the BBC dancing show. Oakley will rehearse with JLS singer JB Gill on Monday (October 28). JB

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EE to roll out standalone 5G network in another 16 locations - see the full list

EE is set to roll out new standalone 5G networks in another 16 locations across the UK by the end of 2024. The mobile operator launched the upgraded 5G network in September in the four UK capitals and a number of other metropolitan areas. Standalone

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What is capital gains tax, and who has to pay it? 

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement, but what exactly is it, and who has to pay it? Simply, it’s a tax on money that you make selling things that you own. This can include selling

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Man charged after cannabis farm discovered in house

A man has been charged after a cannabis farm was discovered in Church. Fredi Llashi, 45, has been charged with cannabis cultivation and abstracting electricity after the set-up was discovered in York Street on Thursday, October 24. Llashi,

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Adoption charity holds Lancashire lunch at historic hall

North-West children’s charity Adoption Matters raised £5,500 at its Lancashire Lunch at Browsholme Hall in Clitheroe. The event on October 17 was held to raise awareness of adoption and fostering whilst raising vital funds for the organisation.

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Campaign to save derelict play area deemed 'abandoned and unfit'

A campaigning councillor is calling for a derelict children's play area in his ward to be refurbished and brought back into use. 4 BwD representative Cllr Rana Gulistan Khan is seeking a reprieve for the Beechwood Court playground in Bastwell.

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British Transport Police called to 'concern for welfare' at train station

Police were called to a concern for welfare at a railway station in Burnley this afternoon leading to the line being closed. British Transport Police (BTP) received reports for a concern for welfare at Burnley Central shortly after 12.30pm.

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Blackburn Rovers loanee continues scoring streak as debutant also nets

Blackburn Rovers loanee Dilan Markanday continued his impressive goal-scoring run for Chesterfield. The 23-year-old is enjoying life in League Two with the Spireites and has impressed Paul Cook during his time at the club. Markanday netted for

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I explored the Adriatic with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – these were my highlights

From Roman palaces to walled cities and dramatic coastlines – the Adriatic brings a sense of grandeur to a cruise. And I was determined to soak it up during my stint on a 20-day trip with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, entitled ‘Exploring the Colourful

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RECAP: Railway line open again following 'concern for welfare' call

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'No limits to depths of depravity' of man who created AI child abuse images

A man who turned photographs of children into “utterly chilling” images showing depravity ranging from bestiality to beheadings has been handed a lengthy jail sentence. Egerton man Hugh Nelson, 27, was brought before Bolton Crown Court this week

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Red light runners at busy main road junction condemned

An eagle-eyed Darwen resident has caught seven motorists 'running' the red lights at a notorious road junction in the town endangering other road users. Now he wants other people to follow his example and report drivers ignoring traffic lights

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WATCH: Man who created AI child abuse images admits he has 'sick and corrupted mind'

A man who creating depraved images of children using ground-breaking AI technology admitted to police that he has a “corrupted and warped mind.” Egerton man Hugh Nelson was jailed for 18 years this week at Bolton Crown Court after created a horrifying

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Arte et Labore: Blackburn Rovers' frustration, the penalty and wait for away win

Blackburn Rovers' frustration at Vicarage Road is picked apart in the latest episode of Arte et Labore. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred pick the bones out of a narrow 1-0 away defeat against Watford. It was a much-improved performance on the road

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'Robbed' - Blackburn Rovers' dressing room reaction to controversial penalty

Aynsley Pears admitted Blackburn Rovers felt 'robbed' after the controversial penalty decision that handed Watford a 1-0 win. Ryan Hedges was penalised for handball after the ball deflected off Vakoun Bayo and onto his hand. Referee Darren England

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Former police officer 'worked as delivery driver and golf caddy' on sick leave

A former police officer in Lancashire is to face a misconduct hearing following allegations he was working as a delivery driver and a golf caddy while he was on sick leave from the force. Former Officer 3680 White is accused of breaching the Standards

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Fire crews called to derelict building fire

Firefighters were called to a derelict building fire in Blackburn early this morning. Two fire engines from Blackburn attended the scene on Hardman Street shortly before 6.15am. Crews attended for around 20 minutes and used one hose reel and

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Cars seized and impounded during anti-social driving crackdown

A weekend-long operation cracking down on anti-social driving saw drivers stopped and licence points handed out. Police conducted the operation in Nelson over the weekend from Friday, October 25, to Sunday, October 27. One driver failed to

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John Eustace issues passionate defence of Blackburn Rovers away form

John Eustace was strong in his defence of Blackburn Rovers’ away record after six games without victory on the road. Rovers started the season with three credible draws but have then followed that with the same number of successive defeats. In

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Horse killed and four people injured in early-morning motorway crash

A loose horse on the M65 was killed in an early-morning crash, police have confirmed. The eastbound carriageway was closed between J8 (Huncoat) and J10 (Burnley) early this morning but re-opened at around 7.45am. Lancashire Police said they

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RECAP: Motorway open again as horse killed in crash and people injured

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10 examples of why Journalism Matters across East Lancashire

Local newspapers like the Lancashire Telegraph play an important role in society, a role recognised during Journalism Matters Week. Running from Monday, October 28, to Sunday, November 3, Journalism Matters Week highlights the vital role trusted

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Thousands of schoolchildren to benefit from food growing scheme

Thousands of children across Lancashire are set to benefit from planting and harvesting their produce – making good food a mainstay in schools.  In Food for Life’s first year of activity in Lancashire, 49 schools and nine nurseries have committed

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Rossendale cricket ground revived after new investment

Cricket focused on a diverse range of community programmes is returning to a Rossendale ground to support residents and surrounding areas. The council has announced the New Hall Hey ground in Rawtenstall will be revived through a new partnership

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Creative and digital marketing agency in Lancashire appoints MD

A Lancashire creative and digital marketing agency has promoted one of its own to the role of managing director. Media Village, based in Altham, has announced that Michael Lambert will take the reins as managing director. Mr Lambert, who has

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List of road closures in this town when annual firework display takes place

Ribble Valley council has issued a warning for motorists ahead of its annual Clitheroe bonfire and fireworks event. There will be a series of road closures across the town on Saturday, November 2. Eshton Terrace, between Franklin Street and

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Christmas 'coming early' for woman, 26, after being told she has months to live

A party is being organised for a Darwen woman, with a rare genetic condition, who has been told by doctors that she may not live to see Christmas day. Kia Shaw, 26, was born with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome (SDS), which affects the pancreas, bone

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Two amazing events to keep families entertained next weekend

Burnley and Padiham are hosting multiple events to keep families entertained next weekend, with activities ranging from model railways to leading orchestras. Kicking off on Saturday, November 2, railway enthusiasts have been promised a spectacular

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Watford boss disagrees with John Eustace over Blackburn Rovers penalty call

Tom Cleverley disagreed with John Eustace and felt Watford deserved the penalty for handball against Blackburn Rovers. The Rovers head coach was frustrated and angry after the match at a decision that he felt had cost his team the game. Eustace

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Scale of Burnley’s new market and shops development in Sixties can be seen

A great, if slightly battered, view of the work that was taking place in Burnley town centre in the late Sixties. Burnley town centre redevelopment, 1969 (Picture: Newsquest)This photo is from November 1969 and shows the progress of the scheme

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Law firm appoints two new solicitors to its litigation team

A law firm has strengthened its litigation team with two new appointments. Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors (WHN) has appointed Joanne Hindsley and Lauren Moffat to its team. Ms Hindsley has joined the team as a solicitor and has worked

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Help Lancashire Telegraph save 146-year-old Blackburn Centurions swimming club

Almost 100 children risk losing the chance to pursue their swimming dreams unless Blackburn Centurions can raise the money to avoid going under. Founded in 1878, it has been the leading competitive swimming club in the region but faces significant

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Pitches, playgrounds and telecoms to get rural aid boost

An East Lancashire borough's sports pitches, village playgrounds, community broadband, electric car charging points, solar panels, car park and toilet improvements are set for cash boosts of around  £675,000. Projects are set for funding using

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Finalists in Lancashire Telegraph Best Curry House contest revealed

The top 10 curry houses as chosen by readers of the Lancashire Telegraph that have made an awards shortlist can be revealed. The Best Curry Houses competition asked readers to nominate their favourite establishments for the much-loved cuisine,