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Grandparents eat free at national pub chain this month with this 4-word code

This month, grandparents will be able to eat free at pubs across the country if they say a specific four-word phrase at the till. Farmhouse Inns has launched its new Grand Day Out offer, giving grandparents and elderly relatives a free meal throughout

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Motorway re-opens after crash caused heavy traffic

A motorway has re-opened after a crash earlier today caused heavy traffic and delays of 60 minutes. The M55 eastbound was closed within Junction 1, near Fulwood in Preston, where the collision happened. According to Lancashire Police, the crash

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Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

Tesco is urging its customers to book their winter flu jab at more than 360 pharmacies. Each week, there will be 70,000 appointment slots available at the supermarket’s pharmacies across the UK. Tesco pharmacies will offer the NHS flu jab free

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'Find another route': Crash on motorway causing heavy traffic

Drivers are being told to avoid a motorway after a crash is causing "heavy traffic". The Eastbound carriageway of the M55 at Junction 1, outside Preston, is currently closed with 60-minute delays and four miles of congestion. The Lancashire

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Motorway closed after crash with hour-long delays - recap

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Blackburn Rovers' latest Liverpool success story looking to repay faith

After Harvey Elliott's standout loan in 2020/21, it would be hard to image another Liverpool loanee making as much of an impression at Blackburn Rovers. Yet, if Owen Beck continues in his current vain of form, he might give Elliott a run for his

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Spa hotel hosts glamorous event with famous faces and Corrie stars after £13m revamp

A multi-award-winning hotel and spa resort in Burnley welcomed a variety of star-studded guests yesterday for an exclusive red carpet event. Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, nestled on Royale Lane, invited a host of high-profile guests to celebrate

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A tried and tested guide to making income online... without much effort

The internet is bursting with ways to add to your income – some of them take little to no effort at all. Personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles from MoneyMagpie is all too aware of the so-called "experts" who consistently push new ideas on us.

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Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year is one of 2024's 'most talked about'

The Collins Word of the Year 2024 has been revealed and it’s one that relates to a popular trend that took over social media this summer. Brat, a term most recently adopted by British singer Charli XCX, is the Collins Word of the Year for 2024.

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Sheffield United boss namechecks ex-transfer target in Blackburn Rovers threats

Chris Wilder insists Sheffield United must respect Blackburn Rovers but is aiming for victory at Ewood Park. The Blades have been amongst the early-season frontrunners and sit fourth, three points above John Eustace's side. Rovers' impressive

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New Greggs store opens in Lancashire shopping centre

A new Greggs shop in Lancashire has opened, creating six jobs. The shop has relocated to a larger unit within St George's Shopping Centre, Preston. It will stock freshly prepared Greggs favourites, including the popular sausage roll, steak

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Drivers warned as busy high street closed to traffic for three weeks

One of the busiest roads in Blackburn is closed to all traffic due to roadworks. Whalley Range just off Whalley New Road is closed to all traffic as essential utility works take place in Bastwell. Traffic cannot turn onto Whalley Range from

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New steps in attempt to control village nightlife problems

New steps have been taken in efforts to tackle problems in Whalley around late-night noise, litter, disturbance, anti-social behaviour and alleged crime. One venue has agreed to new controls of music volume, after receiving a noise abatement notice

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Blackburn Rovers fans to benefit from new Championship ticket rule

The Championship will have a price cap on away tickets from next season, according to Derby County Chief Executive Stephen Pearce. Blackburn Rovers fans have been amongst many who have lobbied for rules to be imposed on clubs for charging extortionate

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Train services through East Lancashire to be disrupted by engineering work

Planned engineering works will be taking place on the railway across East Lancashire this weekend. The works will be between Preston/Blackburn/Todmorden and Burnley Manchester Road, starting from 12.55am on Saturday, November 2, to 5.35am on Monday

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Blackburn Rovers' unsung hero and John Eustace's blueprint for success

Three down and three to go in this intriguing mini spell of the season for Rovers. With six games packed into three weeks, outside of Christmas, it’s the busiest portion of the season and one that tests the squad for sure. Last time, I wrote about

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30 of your best Halloween outfits including zombie schoolgirl and Beetlejuice

East Lancashire was left terrified last night as troves of ghouls and zombies filled the streets as Halloween celebrations got underway. By now your house is probably filled with trick-or-treat sweets and people in Lancashire were creative with

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Walkers is giving away free packets of crisps this month - see how to claim

Walkers has teamed up with Subway to give Brits the chance to claim a free packet of crisps during November. The crisp giant is responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various

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November Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 November winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound

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Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

The Northern Lights may be visible in parts of the UK again this week, according to the Met Office. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times

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Road in this East Lancashire town was closed due to crash

An East Lancashire road was closed yesterday evening due to a crash. Police have confirmed it was damage-only and there were no injuries reported. Cotton Tree Lane in Colne was closed shortly before 5.30pm yesterday (October 31) between Keighley

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John Eustace's rallying cry to Blackburn Rovers fans as 'points' message shared

John Eustace has emphasised the importance of Blackburn Rovers' supporters and urged more to come and support the team at Ewood Park. Rovers host Sheffield United on Saturday, an early kick-off, with their unbeaten Championship home record on the

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Food festival hailed success thanks to record crowds and costing 'less than expected'

This summer’s Clitheroe Food Festival attracted record crowds, cost Ribble Valley Council less than expected; and businesses, residents and visitors want another next year, councillors are being told. Ribble Valley Council plays a key role in the

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Trains cancelled and bus replacements in place due to broken down train

Update: Disruption has been cleared Disruption on the railway line through East Lancashire is expected until around 1pm due to a broken down train in Burnley. The defective train is at Burnley Manchester Road on the line heading towards Blackpool

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New bus gate plan for town centre 'to reduce journey times'

A bus gate is set to be installed in an East Lancs town centre as a part of a major overhaul of its gyratory system. The measure has been designed to help make journeys faster and more reliable for bus passengers in Rawtenstall. The new arrangement

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Police record 19 speeding offences across borough in driving crackdown

Police in Hyndburn recorded 19 speeding offences yesterday (October 31) as part of a day of cracking down on motoring offences. Officers carried out speed enforcement in Accrington, Oswaldtwistle and Clayton-le-Moors, catching 19 drivers with tickets

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Firefighters battle large fire at commercial unit

Six fire engines were called to a large fire at a commercial unit in Preston last night. Firefighters were called shortly before 6.30pm last night to Chain Caul Way and the road was closed in both directions. Six crews initially responded along

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Man spotted near primary school 'carrying handgun'

A  man has appeared in court after parents collecting their children from school alleged seeing a man with a handgun tucked in the back of his trousers nearby. A hearing at Blackburn Magistrates' Court was told the alleged incident happened at

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Managing own Indian restaurant was childhood dream of competition nominee

An Indian restaurant in Padiham has been nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Curry House competition – and opening it was a childhood dream for the manager. Les Hussain has been at the helm of Jaipur Indian Restaurant, on Burnley Road

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Complex care service appoints new manager with 20 years' experience

A mental health nurse with more than 20 years’ experience in complex care settings has been appointed manager of a specialist care home in Rossendale. Leah Houghton is the new registered manager at Lilibet Manor in Crawshawbooth. She has joined

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Police stop drink driver, 74, after reports he had consumed half a bottle of whisky

Police were told by a member of the public about a driver who had just consumed half a bottle of whisky. Blackburn magistrates heard when officers stopped Raymond Duxbury he was obstructive but eventually gave a breath sample nearly double the

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Arts centre is ready for autumn with live music

An arts centre in Blackburn is kicking off its autumn entertainment programme with a night supporting a new town gigs initiative. Earlier this week the Lancashire Telegraph reported on the launch of Blackburn Gigs, a project to bolster live music

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Off-duty doctor sprung into action to save military veteran's life

An off-duty doctor from Blackburn's actions were described as “truly commendable” after he sprang into action to save a man’s life after he collapsed in the street.    Joe Clarkson, a junior doctor now based in Merseyside, was having his hair cut

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Relief as £100m plan for East Lancs towns survives Budget

Fears surrounding the future of £100 million of Levelling up funding have been calmed for now following Wednesday's Budget unveiling. The previous Conservative government had promised £20m over 10 years for regeneration in Darwen, Accrington, Burnley

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Council secures £30m funding to plough ahead with major housing development

Nearly £30 million of government cash has been approved to pave the way for one of the biggest-ever housing developments in East Lancashire. The grant from Homes England’s Brownfield Infrastructure Land Fund, worth around £29.6m, will be invested

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Rising star Freya Beer bringing dark side and more to Barnoldswick

She’s a rising star who has captivated some seasoned observers with her lush melodies and haunting lyrics. Now Freya Beer is making her first visit to East Lancashire as part of a 22-date UK tour. On Monday she will be at the Barnoldswick Music

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"It's laughable" - East Lancashire publicans react to 1p beer cut in Budget

Pub owners have dubbed the Budget's 1p cut to draught duty rates is “laughable”, and said hikes in national insurance, the minimum wage and business rates are expected to cost landlords thousands of pounds a year. In Wednesday's Budget, Chancellor

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Council leaders raise concerns over 'intense financial pressures' with MP

The leaders of Pendle council have met the MP for Pendle and Clitheroe to highlight the financial pressures the local authority is facing. Cllr Asjad Mahmood and Cllr David Whip invited Jonathan Hinder to discuss the services provided by the council

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Why Blackburn is one of the worst places in the UK for drivers

A new index has revealed that Blackburn is one of the worst places in the country to drive to work. The index by Go.Compare car insurance ranked 109 places in the UK based on factors that commuters find most annoying, including fuel and parking

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Resident furious over 'lack of maintenance' at Pleasington Cemetery

A Blackburn woman has hit out at the council after complaining that graves at Pleasington Cemetery have been left "unmaintained". Virginia Eastwood returned to the plot at the site where both her parents were buried, to scatter the ashes of her

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'I tried a popular chippy's cheesy twist on the classic John Bull'

East Lancashire has more than its fair share of chippies, even compared to the rest of the county. Seeing queues snaking down the street on a Friday evening with the smell of your fish supper wafting towards you is a quintessential experience in

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Ghost of a servant girl haunted this East Lancashire pub

As it is Halloween time, we felt it appropriate to run this photo of an East Lancashire pub that was reputedly haunted. Ribblesdale Arms, Gisburn 1987 (Picture: Newsquest) This photo shows the Ribblesdale Arms at Gisburn pictured in 1987.

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‘You won’t know what you are getting’: Fireworks store owner issues warning

A Blackburn store owner says people should only buy their fireworks from an authorised supplier ahead of Bonfire Night. The warning comes over concerns about incidents of anti-social behaviour in the run-up to the bonfire weekend. Along with

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A tried and tested guide to making income online... without much effort

The internet is bursting with ways to add to your income – some of them take little to no effort at all. Personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles from MoneyMagpie is all too aware of the so-called "experts" who consistently push new ideas on us.

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Two East Lancs schools added to refurb list after Budget £3.5bn investment

Two East Lancashire schools have been identified as needing additional funding for buildings as the government announced £2.1 billion investment to improve facilities. In Wednesday's Budget, a strong theme from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, much like

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Blackburn Rovers' plan without Hayden Carter and John Eustace's VAR verdict

John Eustace is confident Blackburn Rovers will cope without Hayden Carter and believes he has enough options to call on. The 24-year-old had surgery on his knee last week and won't play against this side of Christmas. He should be back in January

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Special constables honoured for 'exemplary services'

Special constables from across the region have been honoured for their efforts in helping keep people safe, at a ceremony at Lancashire Police headquarters. The event, held in Hutton, was attended by specials from across Lancashire and was presented

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Corrie star revealed as special guest for town's Christmas light switch-on

A Coronation Street legend will turn on the Christmas lights in Colne this year, joined by a Britain's Got Talent star. Colne Town Council will be putting on a free day of family-friendly activities on Saturday, November 30, including live stage