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'He must die': How to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul in the UK this weekend

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will finally fight one another this weekend, as their controversial bout streams live on Netflix. 58-year-old Tyson will be fighting professionally for the first time in almost 20 years tonight when he takes on Paul, who

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MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines

Nearly 8 million drivers were at risk of a fine this year as they were late to get their MOT, new research has revealed. The study has found that almost a quarter of MOTs carried out last year took place after the previous service had expired.

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How old are the kids from Outnumbered? Karen, Ben and Jake's real ages

BBC’s Outnumbered returns tonight (November 15) as part of the 2024 Children in Need fundraising campaign. After eight years without them on our screens, Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez are back.

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Strictly Come Dancing announces third celebrity to take part in Christmas special

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the third celebrity that will be taking part in this year’s Christmas special. TV presenter and podcaster Vogue Williams will be taking to the dancefloor this winter as she hopes to get her hands on the trophy

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Suburban pub set for conversion to cafe and madrassah

A BLACKBURN pub has been earmarked to become a community cafe and madrassah. A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of The Florence in Moss Street, Daisyfield. A supporting statement submitted with Mr Ismail's proposal

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'Anything can happen' - Brittain keen to keep moving forwards

Callum Brittain is confident Rovers are heading in the right direction – and hopes they can keep finding the right “balance”. John Eustace’s men returned to winning ways before the international break thanks to a positive display at Cardiff.

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Man held bow and arrow to victim's head before saying 'I'm going to kill you'

A man pushed a bow and arrow to another man's head in his own home and told him 'I've come here to kill you' before going on to stab him. Jacob Gill, 34, was unanimously found guilty of attempted murder by a jury at Preston Crown Court earlier

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Major A-road shut with wrecked car billowing smoke - recap

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Demolition of prominent pub comes a significant step closer

THE demolition of a prominent roadside pub in Blackburn to make way for road improvements and housing has come a significant step further. Blackburn with Darwen Council has applied for planning permission to knock down the vacant and boarded-up

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Eight arrests made over dangerous driving and burglary offfences

Police investigating an incident of dangerous driving have made eight arrests in Great Harwood. Earlier today officers attended a property in Meadow Street at 7am in relation to an incident on Monday evening where officers attempted to stop a light

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Blackburn town centre pub's new life as flats get planning nod

THE revitalisation a landmark former pub building in Blackburn town centre into nine flats can now go ahead. Planning permission has been granted for a revised scheme which drops proposals for a new restaurant in the premises of the vacant Adelphi

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Everything you need to know about the history of Blackpool Tower's iconic ballroom

Blackpool Tower’s ballroom is an iconic location for those who enjoy dancing and it appears in Strictly Come Dancing for a special week every year. But how much do you really know about its history and how it became such a huge part of the ballroom

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£4m waterside property with spa in the Lake District could be yours for £10

A £4million waterside property in the Lake District is up for grabs in a new prize draw. The luxurious house, which boasts stunning views of Coniston Water, its own spa, and a private jetty, is part of Omaze's latest competition to raise funds

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Assessing Rovers' season so far as Eustace's men look to kick on

Another one?! Thankfully, it’s the last international break for a few months which, given the rate of withdrawals from the England squad, is probably a sentiment shared by many. That said, these breaks do allow for an extended period of reflection

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24-hour warning for snow and ice in East Lancs as temperatures plunge to minus 4

Snow and ice are set to hit parts of East Lancashire, as temperatures are predicted to plunge to -4°C. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice next week. The warning, which covers parts of East Lancashire, is in

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Rovers prospect Atcheson pens new long-term deal at Ewood Park

Rovers youngster Tom Atcheson has put pen to paper over a new contract running until the summer of 2028 with a 12-month option. The 18-year-old has been at Ewood Park since Under-12 level and is currently on loan at Marine as he gains valuable

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Iconic pyramid building to be turned into luxurious wedding venue and restaurant

Plans for a new restaurant and wedding venue in one of the most iconic buildings in the north of England have been approved. Royal Nawaab has confirmed that its planning application to Stockport Metropolitan Council to create the venue at the town

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Two charged with murder after 59-year-old found dead in hotel

Detectives investigating the murder of Kevin Price in Blackpool have charged two people. Mr Price, 59, was found dead inside The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road on Sunday A Home Office postmortem examination showed Kevin, who lived alone

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Law firm closing town centre offices for new central hub

A law firm is to close some of its town centre offices across East Lancashire to move staff into a new flagship central office. Farleys Solicitors is relocating its staff to a new office space in Shuttleworth Mead Business Park in Padiham, meaning

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Burglar stole earrings from town centre pawn shop

A man reached under the glass screen in a pawnbroker’s shop and stole a pair of earrings while his friend distracted staff. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard that because Ricky Williams was not entitled to go behind the screen the theft was classed

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Residents' road safety concerns heard as plans for six holiday cottages refused

Plans to build six holiday cottages on a Ribble Valley farm have been refused after residents cited fears over road safety. Woodhouse Bespoke Ltd submitted an outline planning application to the borough council last month to build the cottages

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'I wasn't there' - Blackburn Rovers talent on first loans and first-team dreams

Progress is never linear. Especially when it comes to football. For young players looking to make their way in an often brutal industry, it is not simply down to talent. Injuries, opportunities and managers; they all come into the equation. That's

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Blackburn company ‘incredibly excited’ after further expanding global empire

A Blackburn company has made an “incredibly exciting” announcement after further expanding its global empire. Sales Geek, which launched in 2017, has announced its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC), including Bahrain, Kuwait,

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Blackburn TikTok star ‘shocked’ after foodbank used by working people

A TikTok star from Blackburn has opened up about his ‘eye opening’ experience visiting a foodbank after being named a charity ambassador. Shabaz Ali, who has 1.9 million followers on TikTok, has been named ambassador of Save the Children UK.

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Sparrowhawks and owls favourite tree roosts saved by councillors

A copse of 17 trees used by nine bird species including sparrowhawks and tawny owls has been saved by councillors. Hyndburn planning committee voted to refuse an application for a free-standing LED screen at a busy junction on the Accrington/Church

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Blackburn town centre's innovation quarter gets £6m devolution boost

Blackburn town centre's Innovation Quarter is set for a £6 million devolution boost from the government. It is part of the first £20m in grants to be released by Whitehall in preparation for the setting up of Lancashire's new Combined County Authority

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Violent drugs gang jailed for nearly 90 years total for peddling misery

Drug dealers who sparked off a series of violent altercations over their 'territory' have been jailed for a combined 90 years. Detectives behind Operation Warpath, a probe lasting 20 months, found the heads of the gang were based in Blackburn,

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Blackburn company wins regional manufacturing award

A Blackburn company has won a regional manufacturing award. B&M Longworth was presented with the Make UK North West Energy & Sustainability Award, sponsored by Inspired Plc. The award was given in recognition of its 'extensive' efforts

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Nursery where children arrive 'excited ready to have fun' retains good Ofsted rating

An Accrington nursery where children arrive 'excited and ready to have fun' has retained its good Ofsted report. Little Stars at The Beeches, in Rimington Avenue, was rated ‘good’ in all judgement criteria when it was assessed on October 10.

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New 'Lancashire Tea' pale ale released for Lancashire Day

A new limited-edition pale ale infused with the flavour of Lancashire Tea will be ready for Lancashire Day. The 'Ooh Ahh Lancashire' pale ale, a collaboration between Lancashire Tea and the Farm Yard Brew Company, will be released to mark Lancashire

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Major employer signs Armed Forces Covenant to support veterans

Leyland Trucks has pledged to support veterans, service leavers, and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The company, a UK leader in commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing, aims to be a forces-friendly employer. The

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Bhangra legends to perform at Blackburn Diwali celebrations

Hundreds of people from across Lancashire will be at a huge Diwali celebration in Blackburn over the weekend. The Diwali event will take place on Saturday, November 16, at the Grand Venue in Harrison Street, Blackburn. The celebration which

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FIVE Lancs boozers among ‘best Thwaites pubs in UK’ after winning awards

Five Lancashire pubs are celebrating after being crowned victorious at the annual Thwaites Hospitality Awards. The Brown Cow in Chorley, The Britannia in Oswaldtwistle, The Station Hotel in Blackburn, The White Bull in Oswaldtwistle and The Grey

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Undisputed world boxing champion coming to Blackburn

Undisputed light-heavyweight champ Artur Beterbiev will be Blackburn next month as part of UK-wide tour. Beterbiev is the first boxer to become the undisputed light-heavyweight champion since Roy Jones Jr last held the distinction in 2002.

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Woman's 'heart skipped a beat' when she ‘found Allah’ in aubergine

A Blackburn woman says her heart ‘skipped a beat’ when she discovered the word ‘Allah’ written in Arabic when she cut open an aubergine. Noreen Hameed, who is headteacher at Palm Trees Nursery School and chair of the Amana Group, said she was preparing

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Renters spending more than a quarter of income on rent, figures show

Renters in Blackburn with Darwen are now spending more than a quarter of their gross average income on rent, figures show. The figures show the average private renting household in the borough spent 25.6 per cent of their gross income on rent in

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Man's victory over former employers as unpaid wages claim succeeds

A Blackburn company has been ordered to pay one of its former employees more than £1,000 in unpaid wages. Claimant Mr O F Nagdee was employed by Device Revive Limited in Blackburn from November 18, 2023, until January 3, when he was dismissed.

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McDonald's drive-thru to open at site of disused pub - but opening hours curbed

A new McDonald’s drive-thru is set to open on the site of a disused pub in Chorley – but councillors have stepped in to prevent it operating around the clock. Chorley Council’s planning committee gave the green light to a new branch of the fast

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Boxing club raises over £12k to support veterans

A boxing club has raised more than £12,000 to extend its veterans programme. Clayton Boxing Club held a month's trial and organised a Fight Fit programme with veterans from Healthier Heroes who attend Accrington Stanley Community Trust. The

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Dilan Markanday on Chesterfield loan, proving Blackburn Rovers right and his future

"This is a massive year for me." That was the constant thought running through Dilan Markanday's mind as he sat down to discuss his future with Blackburn Rovers in the summer. The winger had become something of an enigma at Ewood Park. A constant

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Controversial township care home finally gets planning nod

A controversial proposal to turn a semi-detached family house in Great Harwood into a small children's care home has been given the go-ahead after councillors were impressed by a visit to the premises. Ikhlaq Ahmed of the Blackburn-based Aspire

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Light festival takes on a lunar theme for 2024

Preparations are underway for the return of a colourful pre-Christmas tradition on the streets of Blackburn. Workshops have begun to support the annual Blackburn Festival of Light, which takes place on Saturday, December 7. Promoters have teamed