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Man exposes himself 3 times within 20 minutes - twice to teenagers

Police have launched an investigation after three incidents of exposure in Accrington. The first incident happened in Burnley Road between 6.20pm and 6.30pm on Monday when the two teenage victims were walking towards Windsor Street. The girls were

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'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune

Coin experts have highlighted two Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values. The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas

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East Lancs MP speaks of 'magnificent and diverse town of Haslingden' at Westminster

NEW East Lancashire MP Sarah Smith used her maiden speech at Westminster to claim the government's Employment Rights Bill was the successor to the 19th Century Haslingden loom riots. The Hyndburn Labour representative, who won the seat from the

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Child benefit changes and free nursery hours: What can families expect in the budget?

Families across the country will be hoping for a helping hand as Labour announces its first budget in almost 15 years. Parents, particularly those on lower incomes, have felt the pinch of the cost of living crisis over the past few years, with

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New 412-room hotel boasting £80m design opens at Manchester Airport

A new hotel with 412 rooms has opened at Manchester Airport. The TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel is the firm's second UK hotel, following the opening of TRIBE London Canary Wharf in 2022. TRIBE was founded in 2017 in Australia and has 19 hotels

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Blackburn College targeted in "cyber security incident"

Lessons are continuing at Blackburn College despite it experiencing a “cyber security incident” with issues created across the network. On Monday, October 28, the further education centre was targeted, causing issues with the IT network and access

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'Extremely violent' man carried out 'sickening' hammer attack on two victims

A 36-year-old man has been found guilty of carrying out a hammer attack on a man and a woman in Blackburn. At lunchtime on Saturday, March 30, David Cairney attacked a man with a hammer inside a flat in Stonyhurst Road, close to the town centre

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Delays on motorway after Jaguar driver crashes into central reservation

The driver of a Jaguar car crashed into the central reservation on the M6 causing long delays. Police were called just before 12.30pm today (Tuesday) to reports of a crash on the northbound M6 between J31 for Samlesbury and J31A for Longridge.

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'Exciting' programme of live music bringing 124 gigs to Blackburn to boost nightlife

A new programme of 124 live gigs to boost Blackburn’s nightlife will hit the town centre over the next six months. Blackburn Gigs will see the live performances take place across bars, restaurants and town centre venues from now until March 2025

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Rail campaigner Derek Jennings funeral details confirmed

THE funeral of leading East Lancashire rail campaigner Derek Jennings will be held on Monday November 11. It will take place at 10.15am at the Cornerstone Church, 9 Netherfield Road, Nelson followed by a committal at 11.30am at Burnley Crematorium

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Lane closed on motorway after Jaguar driver crashes into barrier - RECAP

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Blackburn Rovers Women's tricky start as head coach points to inexperience

Blackburn Rovers Women head coach, Simon Parker, wants to see an improvement from his side when they return to action this weekend. It's been a tricky start to the Championship season for Rovers. They sit ninth in the 11-team league and were beaten

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Secondary school application deadline looms for families across Lancashire

Parents and carers of Lancashire children who are starting secondary school next year have just a few days left to apply for a place. The closing date for applications for pupils moving to senior school in September 2025 is this Thursday. Lancashire

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Man charged over alleged thefts from stores

Police have charged a man following alleged thefts from a number of shops in Preston and South Ribble. The incidents happened at three stores in which numerous items, including laundry pods, were stolen. A 29-year-old man was arrested on Monday

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Amazing transformation of 3 dogs rescued from filthy home - pictures

Three dogs found hungry, thirsty and living on top of piles of rubbish in an empty house are now settling into loving new homes. The dogs, named Patch, Star, and Luna, were found in August 2022 in a house in Burnley, living in squalid conditions

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Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

The majority of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever, according to a new study for the Journalism Matters campaign. The survey of 2,000 people by OnePoll, found that 76 per cent agree that the role of journalism today matters more than

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Man to stand trial accused of 20 historic sex offences including rape

A man will stand trial next year after denying historic offences of rape and sexual assault. Michael Hines, 80, is accused of nine counts of rape and 11 counts of sexual assault dating between 2006 and 2014. Hines, of Coates Avenue, Barnoldswick

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Tickets on sale for Blackburn with Darwen's 'popular' remembrance concert

TICKETS are now on sale for this year’s annual Blackburn with Darwen Remembrance Concert. It will take place at King George's Hall on Monday November 4 and is again being sponsored by the Royal British Legion Darwen branch. Doors will open

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Blackburn Rovers' 12-game review: Exceeding expectations and areas to improve

If you'd offered any Blackburn Rovers fans to be sat inside the top-six in November, they'd have bitten your hand off. We're now just ahead of the quarter-mark in the Championship season and John Eustace's side have, undoubtedly, performed above

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Emmerdale star's 'shock' axe after being on ITV soap for more than 10 years

An Emmerdale actress has revealed she is leaving the show after more than 10 years but says her exit has come as a “shock”. Daisy Campbell, who plays the character of Amelia Spencer (daughter of Ali Breckle and Daz Spencer) joined the ITV soap

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Key Sheffield United player ruled out of Blackburn Rovers clash

Sheffield United will be without key defender Anel Ahmedhodzic against Blackburn Rovers due to suspension. The big Bosnian centre-back has started 11 of the Blades' 12 Championship matches this season. He has formed a solid partnership alongside

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Crashes on two main roads cause havoc for commuters

Crashes in two areas of East Lancashire led to long delays for commuters this morning (October 29). Reports came in at around 7.15am of yet another crash on the M65, this time on the westbound carriageway between J3 (Blackburn West/Wheelton) and

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Blackburn Rovers forward sends clear message to John Eustace

Harry Leonard hit a hat-trick for Blackburn Rovers' Under-21s whilst Balasz Toth, Kyle McFadzean, Lewis Baker and Leo Duru all topped up their fitness. The Blackburn Rovers striker's treble was not enough to prevent a 4-3 defeat against Arsenal

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'They pulled out the stops to find Jay Slater - they need to do same now for my son'

The mother of missing ex-rugby player and Celebrity X Factor star Levi Davis has called on police to review new evidence in the case, saying investigators “pulled out the stops” searching for Jay Slater and Madeleine McCann and need to do the same

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I'm a Celeb spin-off show confirmed with 3 new hosts but fans will be 'avoiding'

ITV has officially confirmed the spin-off show of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! will be returning for the first time in four years, under a new name. During Richard Arnold's entertainment segment, the three new hosts of I’m a Celebrity

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DVLA £1,000 fine warning as drivers aged over 70 risk losing their licence

Drivers aged 70 or over have been warned that they could face fines of £1,000 or see their driving licence lapse altogether if they do not take action soon. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has advised older drivers of the different

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Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?

Millions of UK holidaymakers could be owed a combined £44.7 million in Air Passenger Duty refunds, new research has found. The study found that one in 10 Brits could be eligible, but that more than three-quarters of us were unaware we may be owed

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RECAP: Motorway blocked and traffic slow due to ANOTHER crash

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Great photo recalls memories of Blackburn's Ainsworth Street spiral?

Here’s an unusual view of one of Blackburn’s best remembered ‘lost’ town centre features - the spiral ramp leading to the walkway over Ainsworth Street which connected the market to the shopping centre. View across Ainsworth Street, Blackburn

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Discussion of Blackburn's 'Jane Austen' coming to Blackburn Library

An expert panel will be heading to Blackburn to discuss the works of the “Jane Austen of the 20th Century” – the town's very own Dorothy Whipple. Fans of the Blackburn-born author are invited to read They Knew Mr Knight, one of her more popular

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East Lancs village ranked among best places in UK to watch fireworks

An East Lancashire village has been ranked as one of the best places to watch fireworks this Bonfire Night in the UK, according to a new study. The analysis by JeffBet examined some of the best-reviewed bonfire events, considering factors such

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Mum ‘wows’ neighbours with 25-foot spider in TikTok viral Halloween decorations

A Burnley mum has gone all out with her impressive Halloween decorations this year – and if you are scared of spiders you should consider looking away now. Sally Jacks, a shopping channel presenter, has transformed her home into the ‘dead and breakfast

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Could you benefit from free diabetes courses?

A Blackburn charity is hosting free diabetes education courses for people across East Lancashire. The IMO charity has teamed up with Empower and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board to recruit people for the programme in Blackburn

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Housing developer donates £1,000 to combat loneliness in East Lancs

A homebuilder has gifted £1,000 to a charity combatting loneliness in the elderly. Barratt Homes donated to the Greater Good Project, a charity based in Burnley. This money will fund creative workshops for the elderly in care homes across East

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Taxi firm can continue to use old sandwich shop despite concerns

A taxi firm has been told it can continue to use a former sandwich shop as its control centre despite objections from nearby residents about parking and traffic problems. Sun Cars has been using the previously empty retail unit once home to 'Almonds

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'The results speak for themselves': 14 people given help to launch micro-businesses

A council for voluntary service has helped 14 people start their own micro-businesses. The Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service (BPRCVS) held an event on October 18 to showcase the achievements of their UK Shared Prosperity

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Business booms for ‘best curry house’ nominee after appearance on BBC show

A Burnley restaurant, that has been nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Curry House competition, said it has seen a boom in business since appearing on a BBC television show. Our readers have nominated Aroma Asian, on Church Street, as

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Householder's new drive plan rejected over on-street parking losses

The owner of a semi-detached house on a Blackburn main road has been told he cannot add a driveway to his property. Shaban Mazhar wanted to knock down the front garden wall of his home in Preston New Road, Wensley Fold, and lay a tarmac parking

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Blackburn with Darwen third worst area for pedestrian road casualties

Blackburn with Darwen has one of the highest pedestrian casualty rates from car crashes in the UK over the past decade. New data from transport think tank Ovoko revealed the number of pedestrians involved in collisions in Blackburn with Darwen

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Bishop of Blackburn says proposed assisted dying bill is ‘slippery slope’

The Bishop of Blackburn has said he believes the proposed assisted dying bill is a “slippery slope” that could put pressure on certain people to end their lives. Assisted dying will be debated and voted on in the House of Commons on November 29

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Can you help police find these four wanted men in East Lancashire?

These four people remain outstanding as the most wanted men in East Lancashire this week. The men are proving difficult to locate and police need your help to find them. Lancashire Police officers are appealing for anyone who knows where any

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John Eustace gives his backing to Blackburn Rovers forwards

John Eustace insists there is more to come from Yuki Ohashi and Makhtar Gueye as they adjust to life at Blackburn Rovers. Ohashi has made a great start at Ewood Park and has found the net five teams already, though his last game in mid-September

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Wildlife Trust appeal to save newts and their habitats in Lancashire

The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is raising £5,000 to save newts and pond habitats. This is part of an 18-month initiative to raise £300,000 for nature's recovery through the 'Step Up for Wildlife' appeal. The trust wants to highlight the need

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Couple's 375-year-old East Lancashire cottage with GRAVEYARD in back garden

A homeowner who bought a property with a graveyard in the back garden says it's one of England’s most 'peaceful places'. Bob Sutton, 59, was not put off purchasing his 375-year-old cottage after learning there were three tombstones and 92 people