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Lancs Police admit they 'didn't meet standards' in handling BBC journalist's case
A Blackburn man was found guilty of malicious communications after pursuing a BBC journalist with a series of sexually explicit phone calls, two years after the original report was made, the broadcaster has said. Amjad Khan, 48, repeatedly called
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Gestede explains loan focus as Rovers aim to maintain Academy pathway
Rudy Gestede has explained Rovers’ focus on finding the right loans for young talent and why it is a crucial part of their development as the club aims to maintain a clear pathway to the first-team picture. Jake Garrett, Dilan Markanday, Connor
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Fresh appeal over building fire as police search for missing man
A man is missing after a building thought to have been used by rough sleepers went up in flames earlier this week. Emergency services were called at 6.30pm on Tuesday to reports of a fire at a property near the city centre in Church Street.
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Strictly Come Dancing Stars kickstart Blackpool celebrations
Four of Strictly Come Dancing’s professionals kickstarted seven weeks of festive entertainment as the show descended on Blackpool. Carlos Gu, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu and Neil Jones performed the opening ceremony for the outdoor village on the
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Police make one arrest in drug sweep of town centre
Police have seized bags of drugs from pubs and bars across Accrington in a sweep of the town. Officers from the police licensing team, the Special Constabulary and student development were out in Great Harwood and Accrington last night, Friday,
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The reason why Strictly has a Blackpool Tower Ballroom episode every series
Strictly Come Dancing is a show that is watched by millions on the BBC every week when it's airing, and many fans always look forward to Blackpool Week. The location of the Tower Ballroom and its famous sprung floor adds an extra element of pizzazz
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Residents band together to repair crumbling bridge linking them to road
Residents whose homes were at risk of being cut off have banded together to repair a private bridge, their only link to the main road network. Lancashire County Council is not responsible for repairs to the Grade II-listed Holme Lane Bridge – the
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Borough's 'worst roads' get a major makeover
A council has revealed that 65,000 square metres of road has been resurfaced in the borough since April. In recent weeks, residents in Blackburn may have noticed a number of busy roads have had a makeover, including West Park Road next to Corporation
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Man left in agony after botched root canal wins compensation
A man has been paid £2,000 after a botched root canal left him in pain. Mr Paul Ripley, 53, a mechanical engineer from Chorley, was awarded the money by his long-term dentist after legal action was taken by the Dental Law Partnership. The failed
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Football finance expert gives context on Rovers' latest accounts
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says Rovers’ latest accounts are in line with a growing trend across the Championship. Venky’s London Limited, the club’s parent company, reported a £1.8million profit for the year ending March 31, 2024.
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'Doctors told me I had six months to live', says brain tumour survivor seven years on
A former support teacher from East Lancashire living with a brain tumour was told she had only six months to live – seven years ago. Shahleen Hussain, 22, from Burnley, fell into a 24-hour coma at the age of 13 during lunchtime at school. After
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Delight for volunteers as they receive top honour from the king for their service
Three volunteer-led community initiatives in East Lancashire have received an honour for voluntary service. The King's Award for Voluntary Service was given to groups in Padiham, Stacksteads and Bacup. Padiham on Parade is a 1940s themed weekend
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Assets up for sale after firm stops trading
Thermagas Heating Limited, a Lancashire-based supplier of gas appliances, central heating equipment and spare parts, has stopped trading. Now, the company's assets are up for sale in an online auction, closing from noon on November 21. Founded
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Blackburn brewery site buy out approved by senior councillors
Blackburn with Darwen Council's ruling executive board has rubber stamped spending £1.6million on taking full ownership of the Thwaites brewery site. On Thursday it approved buying out its partner Maple Grove Developments' share of the joint venture
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Man has sentence over noxious gas possession adjourned
A man who was found to be in possession of a noxious gas has had his sentence date postponed. Dale Watts, 33, appeared unrepresented at Preston Crown Court having been charged with possession of CS gas (tear gas) and possession of cannabis/cannabis
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Children victims of "blatant bullying" in disgusting graffiti at supermarket
Great Harwood residents are furious over “blatant bullying” as names and penises have been spray painted on the side of Morrisons. Workers at the shop arrived at the supermarket on Saturday, November 9, to discover graffiti covering the outside
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The over-looked Lancashire village with a 'waterfall' only 10 minutes from Burnley
If I was blindfolded and told to throw a dart on a map to decide a travel destination, seeing it land two miles from Nelson town centre wouldn’t fill me with hopes of a tranquil trip - but I’d be mistaken. Recently, on my travels, I think I may
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Christmas lights switch-on road closures: All you need to know
People in Darwen are being warned to expect road closures throughout the day and into the evening for the annual Christmas Lights Switch on. Events begin at 10am on Saturday in Darwen Market Square and go on throughout the day. The event is being
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Lancashire features in list of England's best counties - see how it scored
The best counties in England have been revealed by The Telegraph and Lancashire is one that features in the list, but how does it rank against the rest? Helping its readers choose the best English county for a staycation, the newspaper said it
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9 death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph published nine death notices in the last week. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print
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Former England goalie to switch on town’s Christmas lights TODAY
A former England footballer is set to switch on Burnley’s Christmas lights today (November 16). Details of the town’s Christmas lights switch-on event were revealed earlier this month, with a fun fair, crazy golf and lantern parade planned.
