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Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will see their payments automatically increase next year, after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed how much benefit payments will rise by last week. Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit
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Chris McCausland breaks silence on the 'pretty big mistake' he made on Strictly
Chris McCausland has made an open 'honest' admission after last weekend's Strictly Come Dancing episode. Chris, aged 47, along with his professional partner Dianne Buswell, 35, delivered a fiery Tango paying homage to rock legends KISS, dancing
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Millions missing out on £1,500 in council tax support
Millions of UK households could be missing out on council tax discounts that could save them more than £1,500 a year on average. Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you
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Call for Health Secretary to block closure of historic hospital
Hyndburn Council is being asked to write to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to block the closure of Accrington Victoria Hospital despite the building not being fit for purpose. Its full meeting on Thursday will debate a motion calling
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Man arrested and bikes seized in rural police operation
Police are increasing their efforts to tackle illegal off-road motorbikes being ridden throughout the Pennine Moorland. In collaboration with Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire Constabulary is tackling the issue surrounding Rossendale and Rochdale
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Burnley boss Parker wants a reaction after being put through the Mill
SCOTT Parker said there were ‘no excuses’ after the Clarets nine-match unbeaten run came to an end at Millwall on Sunday afternoon. It was just a second defeat of the season for Burnley who missed out on the chance of climbing back to second place
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Arnor Sigurdsson injury latest as John Eustace relays Blackburn Rovers hope
John Eustace has ruled Arnor Sigurdsson out until after the international break and hopes Blackburn Rovers can still see the best of him. The Icelandic forward has had a very frustrating calendar year, with injuries disrupting any momentum he has
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Council facing huge clean up bill after bonfire ‘severely damaged’ sports court
A sports court in Darwen has been damaged after a bonfire was illegally lit. The council has shared a picture of the damage left to the outdoor sports court at Olive Lane, after claims young people lit an illegal bonfire. The fire has severely
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Police appealing for help to identify these three men
Police have asked the public to identify three men in connection with a burglary in Lower Darwen. The men were caught on doorbell footage in Barons Way, in the early hours of October 4. Police officers already carried out numerous enquiries
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Freddie Flintoff to explore 'life-altering car crash' in Disney+ documentary
Freddie Flintoff's 'life-changing' Top Gear crash will be explored in a new Disney+ documentary. The 46-year-old beloved former England cricket captain was left with facial and rib injuries from a collision while filming at the motoring show’s
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Call for urgent M65 safety review after spate of death crashes
COUNCILLORS are calling for an urgent safety review of the M65 through East Lancashire after a string of fatal crashes. Hyndburn Council's deputy leader Cllr Noordad Aziz has tabled a motion to the authority's full meeting on Thursday night urging
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Road closed for vehicle recovery as police called to crash
Police have closed a road in Rossendale after a crash. Rising Bridge Road is closed from the roundabout to Worsley Street and Underbank Road while police recover vehicles. Police will provide an update when the road is back open. Officers have
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Blackburn Rovers favourite makes Burnley claim which kickstarted battle
Owen Beck believes his full-blooded debut at Burnley has helped him settle into the challenge of being Blackburn Rovers' first-choice left-back. The Welshman was handed his first appearance at Turf Moor after an injury to Harry Pickering and made
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Council to spend £980k on new bin wagons to collect food waste
Blackburn with Darwen Council is spending almost a million pounds on eight new lorries to collect food waste weekly from the borough's households. It will conduct a pilot for the new service in April to prepare for its full introduction 12 months
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Review requests needed to tackle drink and drug-fuelled carnage in village
More complaints of 'vomiting and urinating in the street' and 'used condoms' left lying around on pavements in a picturesque village have been made as councillors debated the impact out-of-control revellers visiting it are having on residents.
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Man in hospital with life-changing injuries after ‘random and unprovoked’ attack
The family of a man, who was left with life-changing injuries following an assault in Blackpool, have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Officers were called to Tyldesley Road at 1am on July 28 following reports of an altercation
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Blackburn Rovers' January recall hint after loan boss' revelation
Blackburn Rovers did not give permission for Dilan Markanday to feature for Chesterfield in their FA Cup first-round win over Horsham. The winger is on a season-long loan at the League Two side and has impressed, scoring five goals already. Chesterfield
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Peckish drug driver without licence stopped on way to buy breakfast
AN 18 year old without a driving licence was stopped by police as he drove from Earby to Skipton to buy something for breakfast, heard magistrates. Tyler Sykes also tested positive for two different types of drug, cannabis and cocaine, heard Skipton
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Ticketmaster and Oasis effigy burned at famous bonfire after tour ‘fiasco’
Ticketmaster was unveiled as the effigy for a Kent town’s Bonfire Night following the reaction to dynamic pricing that caught out fans who wanted tickets for the upcoming Oasis Live '25 tour. Liam and Noel Gallagher were also depicted as puppets
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Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? How to avoid
With the recent rises in council tax bills, you might be wondering what you have to pay as a renter. Council tax bills tend to increase each year, so although the rises in England and Wales are not a surprise, it is not welcome news amid the cost
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Untaxed vehicles ‘being used anti-socially’ seized by police
Untaxed vehicles, that were being used in an anti-social manner, have been seized by police in Burnley. Off-road bikes and quad bikes were also seized in the town. Police had received reports of anti-social behaviour in the Elm Street area.
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Blackburn Rovers' learning curve and what disappointed John Eustace
John Eustace admitted he was disappointed that Blackburn Rovers didn't put in more of a rallying effort in the final half-an-hour against Sheffield United. Rovers fell to their first home defeat of the Championship campaign against the Blades.
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Traffic being diverted and queues building after crash near prison
*UPDATE: The road has now reopened* Traffic is building in Preston after a crash. Police are currently dealing with a crash on Ringway near to Preston Prison. As a result, police have had to close Ringway. Traffic is being diverted via
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Meet the new deputy lieutenants appointed in Lancashire
Five new deputy lieutenants including two from Darwen and Burnley have been appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker. They will join the existing team of deputies who help and support the Lord-Lieutenant in her duties as His
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Kevin the Carrot teaches important message in Aldi's 2024 Christmas advert
We’ve moved into November and supermarkets are already revealing their Christmas ad campaigns, including Aldi. For nine years now, we’ve had the joys of Kevin the Carrot and his adventures gracing our screens and for fans of the character, it’s
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Too Good To Go launches delivery service for surprise food bags - how to get yours
Too Good To Go has announced it will offer a nationwide delivery service for its food parcels. With Too Good To Go Parcels, customers can access groceries and household food staples from a variety of beloved brands, from Heinz to Tony’s Chocolonely
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RAC issues new car MOT warning to Brits - how to avoid £1,000 fine
The RAC has issued a warning to Brits as a fifth (20%) of drivers aged under 44 admit to breaking the law by using faulty tyres or avoiding an MOT, a new survey suggests. Some 10% of motorists of all ages are guilty of at least one of these actions
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Fire involving three vehicles in this town is ‘under investigation’
A fire, involving three vehicles, in Burnley is being investigated. The fire service was called to Lebanon Street just after 7.15pm on Sunday, November 3. Firefighters used one hose reel and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. The
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Police 'becoming increasingly concerned' for missing 22-year-old man
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare for a missing man, last seen in Barnoldswick. 22-year-old Evan Hartley was last seen in the Park Road area at around 11.30pm on Saturday, November 2. Evan is described as 5ft 7in
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'No explanation' from yob who smashed up man's pride and joy motorbike
A man finished his shift and went out to find his motorbike had been trashed by vandals. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard the vehicle was a write-off which caused financial hardship and inconvenience for the owner. Kale Hargreaves, 25, of
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Art teacher bringing festive 'sip and paint' nights out to town
A former teacher is bringing a new type of night out to Ramsbottom next month. Emily Jackson, 32, set up Cork and Canvas "sip and paint" events four years ago, offering people the chance to enjoy a guided step-by-step painting class while socialising
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Grain brings Black Friday Full Fibre broadband deals to Lancashire
Full Fibre internet at lightning speeds. Unbeatable deals. No telegraph poles. And it’s all happening right now across Lancashire. Grain's Black Friday sale has landed early and it’s too good to miss. You’ve heard of their 100% Full Fibre broadband
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Sentence date set for man after guilty pleas to sexual offences
An Oswaldtwistle man is due to be sentenced next year after admitting a range of sexual offences. Daniel Dewhurst, 48, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday (November 1) where he admitted his crimes, which included child sex offences. Dewhurst
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'Dominant' - Sheffield United boss on 'quietening' Blackburn Rovers noise
Chris Wilder was delighted with the way Sheffield United controlled the second half after keeping Blackburn Rovers at arm's length. John Eustace's side failed to register a shot on target as their unbeaten run at Ewood Park came to an end. The
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Spice Garden: The small restaurant making a big name for itself
It may be one of the smallest restaurants on our list but Spice Garden is certainly one of the most popular. Spice Garden is one of 10 restaurants that has been nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Curry House competition. It opened
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Spiders the 'size of your hand' reach record-high population
Giant spiders the size of a human hand have had a record breeding year in UK following conservation efforts. A decade ago, Chester Zoo released thousands of fen raft Spiders after the species was found to be in terminal decline. The zoo has
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Christmas lights switch-on event to take place at Blackburn Cathedral
A lunar spectacle is planned as part of this year's Christmas lights switch-on in Blackburn. A free festive event will take place at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday, November 23, from 7pm until 9pm. It forms part of a day of events across the
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Special memorial service to be held at Stanley's Wham Stadium
A special memorial service will be held at Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium on Remembrance Sunday. The service will be held at the club's Accrington Pals Memorial Garden at 12.45pm and led by Official Accrington Stanley Supporters' Trust (OASST
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Meet the Darwen and Rossendale artists at winter fair
Arts and crafts businesses from Darwen and Rossendale will be showcasing their work at a Winter Art Fair. This is the 10th year the event is taking place at Lytham Hall where, over the weekend of November 16 and 17, more than 40 makers from across
