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Arrest made after driver stopped while going wrong way on M6
A man has been arrested after reports of a person driving the wrong way on the M6. Police were called to the motorway yesterday evening (November 13) at around 6pm. The incident happened at around J32, where the M6 and the M55 meet just north
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Five arrested on suspicion of slavery and forced labour offences
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of slavery offences in Lancashire. Four men aged 44, 46, 47 and 52, plus a woman aged 53, were arrested in Blackpool yesterday (November 13) on suspicion of slavery, servitude and forced/compulsory labour
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Firefighters called to kitchen fire in this town
Two fire engines were called to a kitchen fire in Colne this afternoon. Crews from Colne and Nelson attended the scene in West Street on Thursday (November 14) at around 1.50pm. They were at the scene for close to 90 minutes and used one hose
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Fire engines called to commercial property in town
Three fire engines were called to a commercial fire in Blackburn this afternoon (Thursday). Crews from Blackburn and Darwen attended the scene in Didsbury Street shortly after 1.30pm and remained on site for around one hour and 10 minutes.
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Investigation work over city centre fire to continue over coming days
Investigation work to determine the cause of a fire at a derelict city centre building will continue over the coming days. Lancashire Police has advised residents that there will be activity at the scene in Church Street, Preston, over the coming
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New Aldi store set to go ahead after planning conditions blunder
A long-awaited new Aldi store in Accrington is back on the starting blocks after councillors sorted out a planning conditions cock-up. The German discount supermarket chain originally proposed to build the new outlet across the road from an Asda
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Businesses forced to close after power cut hits town centre
A power cut has hit Accrington town centre, forcing some businesses to close their doors. According to Electricity North West (ENW), 106 properties have been impacted by a power cut, that was first reported at around 3.30pm. Some businesses
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Venky's court case latest and what it means for Blackburn Rovers
Venky's court case against the Indian Ministry of Finance has been delayed until January 13. The Blackburn Rovers owners have been embroiled in court battles with the Indian government for 18 months. It is the fourth time this calendar year that
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Police concerned for welfare of missing teenager
Police have launched an appeal to find a 16-year-old who has gone missing from Accrington. Habib was last seen in the Fountain Street area at 5.30pm on Saturday. Police said it is not unusual for Habib to go missing, however they are becoming
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Blackburn Rovers fitness hope after Liverpool loanee injury update
Blackburn Rovers have seven players away on international duty with Yuki Ohashi hopeful of making his Japan debut. The forward was called into his second camp with the national team ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers against Indonesia and China
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Darwen councillors advice surgery to take place this weekend
DARWEN's Labour councillors will be holding an advice surgery in the town's library in Knott Street on Saturday November 16 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Darwen East ward's borough Cllrs Katrina Fielding, Martin McCaughran and Matt Gibson, Darwen West
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Blackburn Rovers' plan for duo reiterated after long-term injuries
John Eustace insists Blackburn Rovers can't rush Harry Leonard or Zak Gilsenan as they continue their recoveries from injury. Leonard has been back in first-team training for a month with Rovers and made his first-team return as a late substitute
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Blackburn Rovers' January transfer stance and priority positions
Blackburn Rovers will look to bolster their squad in the January transfer window, with a striker and a winger the priority, The Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. John Eustace wants to add further to his ranks in the New Year and there have been
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Snow and freezing temperatures set to hit Blackburn – this is when
Forecasters say snow could hit Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire later this month. According to BBC Weather, snow is set to hit Blackburn next week. The Met Office says “frequent wintry showers” are expected adding that snow is “
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Seven tickets issued as police crackdown on speeding and motoring offences
Police carried out checks on drivers and met with businesses in Darwen as part of a ‘day of action’. On Wednesday police teams said they focused primarily on the town centre and Sunnyhurst areas of the town. An operation with the Driver and
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Blackburn Rovers' stance on January recalls after mismanagement admission
Blackburn Rovers will assess the progress of Dilan Markanday with the possibility of recalling him from Chesterfield in the January transfer window. The 23-year-old joined the Spireites on a season-long loan in the summer. Although it wasn't stated
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Uber granted licence to operate taxis in Blackburn and Darwen
Taxi operator Uber has been granted a licence by Blackburn with Darwen Council to pick up passengers in the borough. It came despite fears it could have a major effect on local licensed cab and private hire drivers working for taxi firms within
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Rescue teams called out after farmer suffers spinal injuries
Mountain rescue teams were called out to assist a farmer who had suffered serious injuries after falling. Last Friday at around 1pm, Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team were called by North West Ambulance Service to a remote farm where the
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Veteran reflects on epic 60 mile Remembrance hike across Rossendale
A former soldier completed a charity hike on Armistice Day to raise money for a veterans' charity. Phil Speddy set out on a seven day, 60 mile walk for Remembrance on November 5, paying his respects at 61 war memorials across Rossendale. His
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School's out for governor after over 30 years of 'tireless' service
A school governor who has overseen Rossendale's biggest secondary school for more than three decades has stepped down. John Davey has spent more than 30 years as a governor at Haslingden High School, including 15 years as the chair. The thought
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Road on moors over Darwen is shut for phone mast works
The road over a popular Belmont hiking trail is set to remain closed until the end of the month as works take place. The road over Winter Hill, which is located towards Rivington Pike, will remain closed whilst maintenance works are in progress
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Fewer people feeding ducks harmful bread at park thanks to creative and caring kids
A poster competition to support a “fragile ecosystem" in a Pendle park has resulted in significant change for the better. Run by Friends of Victoria Park, the competition was aimed at encouraging those visiting the park to stop feeding bread to
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Paralympic gold medallist becomes trustee of armed forces charity
A Paralympic gold medallist has become a trustee of an armed forces charity. Gregg Stevenson, from Foulridge, will take on the role at Walking With The Wounded (WWTW), where he will use his armed forces and professional experience to provide leadership
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Two Rossendale students accepted onto Cambridge University programme
Two sixth-form students have secured a place in a Cambridge University programme. Ayesha Malik and Eva Carter, from Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, were accepted for the Lucy Cavendish programme, developed by the university's Lucy Cavendish
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New store and gym announcements 'positive' for Blackburn
A council leader says it is pleasing that local entrepreneurs and businesses are supporting the town. His comments came as it was announced, that department store TJ Hughes is set to take up the former Debenhams store in Blackburn town centre.
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Care provider asking residents to spread Christmas cheer with hampers
A Lancashire care provider is asking East Lancs residents to share “the joy of giving” and make sure “nobody is forgotten” this Christmas. The ‘Present for a Pensioner’ initiative, run by CareYourWay, hopes to bring the magic of the festive season
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New plans and images of Issa Bros controversial cemetery revealed
Full details and images of how a new smaller version of a controversial new cemetery between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn could look have been revealed. The plans are proposed by the charitable arm of the billionaire Issa brothers' business empire
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Scout group awarded 'the highest UK honour for voluntary service'
A scout group has received 'the highest UK honour for voluntary service'. St George’s Mill Hill Scout Group in Blackburn has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024. This prestigious award, the equivalent of an MBE, was
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"We're ecstatic" - East Lancs eateries win big at Good Food Awards
Four East Lancashire restaurants have been named as some of the nation’s best eateries in this year’s Good Food Awards. The Blue Ribbon for Delicious Dishes’ Good Food award is based on a combination of votes from members of the public, a mystery
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Blackburn student awarded scholarship to study medicine
A student has received a scholarship to study medicine. Shiraaz Mizan, from Blackburn, has been awarded the Mackenzie Scholarship from the University of Central Lancashire's School of Medicine. The scholarship covers all tuition fees for the
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Contractor completes demolition work on manufacturing site expansion
A demolition contractor has completed the groundwork for a Lancashire manufacturing site's 'multi-million-pound expansion.' J Freeley carried out the demolitions at Filtrox's Barnoldswick site, an international company specialising in liquid filtration
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Police Commissioner calls for government action to tackle retail crime
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has called on the government action to tackle the retail crime 'epidemic.' Clive Grunshaw wrote to Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson urging the introduction of a new law to protect shopworkers from
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Secondary school where 'pupils are happy' and excelling after academy switch
An Accrington secondary school where ”pupils are happy" received a glowing Ofsted report following its conversion to an academy. The Hollins was inspected by Ofsted on October 8 and 9 and, under the new Ofsted guidelines, is deemed to be an effective
