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Nigella Lawson to star in Greggs' first-ever Christmas advert
Greggs has enlisted the help of popular TV chef Nigella Lawson for its first-ever Christmas advert. In the ad, Lawson can be seen returning to her home decorated with fairy lights and a Christmas tree decked out with Greggs baubles. She goes
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'Wonderful' star 'gutted' after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Former Olympic hockey player Sam Quek and her professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin have been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024. The pair, who scored a respectable 29 from judges with their American smooth to Taylor Swift’s Love Story
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Clarets undone at The Den as they fail to tame Lions
Burnley missed the chance to climb up to second place in the Championship as they slipped to their second defeat of the season at The Den. Jake Cooper’s towering header secured a third straight win for Millwall to end Burnley’s nine-match unbeaten
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Three areas among 'cheapest' in UK to buy houses - with one town topping the list
An East Lancashire town is among the 'cheapest' in the UK to buy houses with two nearby areas trailing close behind, fresh figures have revealed. House-buyers in Burnley can expect an average price of £105,000 when it comes to securing bricks and
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Two Strictly stars 'refuse to speak' to each other over backstage feud
Two professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing are reportedly in a backstage feud and "refuse to speak" to each other. Carlos Gu and Nancy Xu have apparently fallen out over the fact that he was not given a celebrity partner despite Nancy being
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Police release unusual footage of man wanted over recall to prison
Police have released CCTV footage of man who is wanted on recall to prison. Lee Newsham is 5ft 10in, has short brown cropped hair, is clean shaven and was last seen in Preston city centre on Thursday morning. He was wearing a grey top, black jeans
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Future of charity behind garden and youth hub in doubt amid £100k funding gap
The future of a new community youth centre is in doubt after the local council said it was unable to commit to covering a £100,000 funding gap. Bodies in Motion aims to strengthen community cohesion, tackle youth problems and boost people’s health
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Revamp of how religious education is taught in Lancashire schools under way
Work has begun to refresh how religious education (RE) is taught in Lancashire’s schools. Local authorities have to renew their RE curriculum every five years and Lancashire County Council has now convened a so-called ‘agreed syllabus conference
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55-year-old leaves friends 'blown away' after shedding 15kg in weight
A 55-year-old says he wants to inspire other people after he lost more than 15kg in weight through weightlifting and regular exercise. Ajit Taunque had struggled to achieve the toned and strong physique he desired, despite an athletic background
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James Corden hints at death of beloved icon in last Gavin and Stacey episode
Comedian and actor James Corden has hinted that a beloved Gavin and Stacey character will be killed off in the last episode of the BBC series. James, who wrote the show alongside Ruth Jones, teased fans that Uncle Brye would be the one to go.
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Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week elimination leaked as fans ‘destroyed’
Fans of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing have been left ‘destroyed’ after the results for Icon Week were leaked online ahead of Sunday’s (November 3) results show. Newsquest will not reveal the details of which two celebrities found themselves in the
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Pictures and video as thousands turn out for spectacular bonfire and fireworks night
Hundreds of families enjoyed a spectacular firework display at one of Blackburn’s biggest bonfire night events. Blackburn's Royal British Legion hosted the display at the home of East Lancashire Cricket Club, off Dukes Brow, on Saturday. Volunteers
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Investigation launched as man suffers burns in house explosion
A man suffered burns in a house explosion in Preston overnight. Emergency services were called at 10.20pm on Saturday to Gillett Street, to a report of a gas explosion where they found significant damage to the house. A man suffered burn injuries
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Police send historic sex offence allegations against Russell Brand to CPS
Police investigating historic sex offence allegations against comedian and TV personality Russell Brand have sent evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "Following an investigation by Channel
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Raging Gogglebox fans call for 'joyless and horrible' show star to be axed
Fans of Gogglebox have called for long-time star Mary Killen to be axed from the show with many branding her "joyless and horrible". In the most recent episode of the Channel 4 programme, the contributor from Wiltshire was left appalled after witnessing
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'I’m sick of it' - Gogglebox's Stephen Webb reveals why he quit Channel 4 show
Former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has finally revealed why he chose to leave the hit Channel 4 show towards the end of 2023. He made his last appearance alongside his ex-husband Daniel Lustig earlier in the year. Throughout his time on the
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Police dog sniffs out offenders in pubs across borough
Two people were caught dealing drugs at pubs in the borough as police teams conducted a series of checks overnight. Officers from the Special Constabulary, Student Development Unit and the licensing team joined PC Butcher from the police dog unit
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School's new cabin classroom to cope with pupil numbers gets go ahead
Plans for a new modular classroom at a primary school have been given the go-ahead. The new classroom at St Paul’s Primary School in Oswaldtwistle, will cater for the school's Reception class as the current classroom is too small for the number
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Luxury B&B just an hour from Blackburn offers hot tubs and tranquil escapes
A welcome sense of serenity enveloped me as I approached the boutique B&B that was to be my home for a couple of nights in a stunning Cumbrian coastal resort. A beautiful tree-lined drive at the end of a quiet lane and the sound of birdsong
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Lancashire MP calls for 'Co-op Live' style arena to take over town's failed site
A Lancashire MP has said his town should follow in the footsteps of Manchester by building a new indoor concert arena. Blackpool South Labour MP Chris Webb says he is supporting the idea after it received backing from many residents on social media
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Man stole bottles of spirits worth hundreds in shoplifting spree
A shoplifter who targeted the same store chain in different towns over the space of four days stole hundreds of pounds worth of spirits during his spree. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how on each occasion Daniel Bremner stole high-value spirits
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Best autumn walks in Lancashire according to locals
The leaves are orange and the air is crisp because autumn has arrived and what better way to enjoy the change of the season than a walk around your local area. Whether you’re always out walking or want to know where to start, here is some autumnal
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'Amazing Allan' makes £1,600 donation to cancer charity
A Burnley martial arts coach who is battling prostrate cancer has raised £1,600 to the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Allan Clarkin BEM, who coaches the Black Knights’ mixed martial artists and kickboxers at Pentridge Mill, was diagnosed with the
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Robbery crimes in county up by almost a fifth last year, figures show
Robbery offences in Lancashire increased by almost 20 per cent last year, figures have shown. Statistics from the Home Office showed there were 1,239 robbery crimes recorded by Lancashire Constabulary in the year to June this year - up by 18 per
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Partial demolition of historic Nelson building to go ahead
A historic Nelson building is set for partial demolition, using almost the entirety of the town's remaining Town Deal funding. Trafalgar House, near Nelson Town Hall, was discussed at an executive board meeting on October 31 as part of a regeneration
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Man marries terminally ill partner during special hospital ceremony
A husband and wife married in a heartfelt ceremony in hospital, following the bride-to-be's terminal cancer diagnosis. There were wedding bells on the Ribblesdale Ward at Royal Preston Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, as Emily and Jamie Cross
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Blackburn Rovers have two transfer priorities after Sheffield United examples
Blackburn Rovers' problems in front of goal were magnified on Saturday as they were toothless in their 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United. It was a first home defeat for John Eustace's side after goals in either half for Harrison Burrows and Tyrese
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Mayors visit East Lancashire borough to mark significant milestones
The mayors of Pendle’s two twin towns made a special visit to the borough to mark two significant milestones. The mayor of Creil, Jean-Claude Villemain, and the mayor of Marl, Werner Arndt, spent a couple of days in the borough to celebrate two
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Business group welcomes new member to International Trade Club
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce has announced a new addition to its International Trade Club (ITC). What More UK is a leading global brand specialising in plastic household items and metal bakeware. The company, headquartered in Padiham
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Blackburn hospital patients and staff touched by 'kind donation' from charity
Volunteers from Blackburn have donated cakes and biscuits to their local hospital. The Alliances of Hope NGOs UK presented the gifts to elderly patients, children and staff at East Lancashire Health Trust at Royal Blackburn Hospital. The donation
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Blackburn with Darwen gets second highest amount of lottery funding per head
Blackburn with Darwen has received the second most lottery funding in the UK per head according to new research, receiving £15.6 million equating to around £46.20 per person. The National Lottery has funded millions into local economies and according
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Lancashire firm opens 'one of the most comprehensive packaging test centres'
Castle Industrial has opened 'one of the UK's most comprehensive static packaging test centres.' The Carnforth-based company has invested £500,000 in the new facility, which boasts an array of testing equipment to help customers ensure their products
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The area of Lancashire named 'luckiest place' for lottery wins
Preston is the 'luckiest place in Lancashire', according to a new study. VIP Grinders' research examined the total number of Postcode Lottery wins in each city and town in the UK as of October 2024. The study found that Preston had the highest
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Family-run Blackburn restaurant to launch in this city
Blackburn’s family-run Jaan’s Restaurant is set to launch a new restaurant in Preston. The restaurant will open on New Hall Lane, opposite the Texaco petrol station, later this month serving a mix of traditional curries and Asian cuisine. It
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Council leader slams Northern over 'unacceptable record' of train cancellations
Council leader Phil Riley has spoken out over the frequent Sunday train cancellations at Blackburn train station. Cllr Phil Riley said it was an 'unacceptable record' that is having a detrimental impact on local communities and the economy.
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Ex-Blackburn Rovers player opens sports massage clinic after fan's jibe about his age
A former Blackburn Rovers player and long-serving football physio has opened a sports massage clinic in the Ribble Valley. Mick Rathbone made more than 250 appearances for Rovers between 1979 and 1987 and later went on to become the physiotherapist
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Singing group launching for people with dementia to combat loneliness
An East Lancashire charity is launching a singing group for people with dementia and their carers to combat loneliness. Community Solutions North West, based in Accrington, is launching Sing for Dementia in November to help reduce social isolation
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No amount of black dye is going to make you look younger
In attempting to avoid the inevitable are we quickly making ourselves look like idiots? People my age - 40-plus - are told to dress a little better and also dye their hair as the whites are making you ‘look like an old man’. Mind you, I have
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Restaurant's 'VIP karahis' bring a true taste of Punjabi cuisine and see diners flock
It has already won multiple awards, but now one of Blackburn's best known restaurants has been nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Curry House competition. Arif Amin and business partner Zafar Iqbal launched the Kebabish Original, based
