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Warnings issued and bus route affected as snow starts to fall across East Lancs
Snow has started to fall across parts of East Lancashire this evening (November 18) and some warnings have been issued by bus companies and councils. Social media users have been sharing images of snow, which has started to fall in recent hours
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Police make surprising discovery after stopping uninsured driver
Police have seized a car in the Ribble Valley for having no insurance – but they made another surprising discovery. Officers later discovered he did not hold a valid driving licence either. The vehicle was seized and the driver was reported
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Injured dog abandoned after reports of poachers hunting deer and hare
Men abandoned one of their dogs after police responded to reports of poaching in Lytham. On Saturday, November 16, a farmer alerted police of suspected hare and deer poaching, with dogs, in the Ballam Road area. Officers attended and a vehicle
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Arrest made after police find half a kilo of suspected cocaine in car
Arrests have been made after police found suspected class A drugs in Nelson. On Sunday (November 17), police stopped a Volkswagen Passat at around 8pm on Camden Street. After searching the car, police found half a kilogram of drugs, suspected
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Dispute over highway advice and potential costs at homes site
A new homes development in a council joint venture has faced a host of challenges, it has emerged. Disputed highways advice about the steepness of an access road embankment, tests for possible underground mine shafts and potential extra costs of
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What is Bluesky? The alternative to X that millions are joining
The social media platform Bluesky has recently picked up some attention in the online sphere, but why is that the case? It functions as an alternative to X (formerly known as Twitter) and looks very similar in terms of its page design, colour and
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Ex-Rovers loanee Ayari on Championship struggles and Brighton form
Yasin Ayari says his setbacks in the Championship made him hungrier to show what he is capable of at Brighton. Ayari had loan spells at Coventry and Rovers last term but didn’t start as many games as he would have hoped. The 21-year-old managed
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'Fresh graves find' at former cemetery
Campaigners who believe there may be extra, unrecorded burial plots at a Lancashire cemetery which was partly de-consecrated this spring, say new information suggests an extra 19 plots may exist. The Friends of Calderstones Cemetery fear some parts
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15-hours of snow and ice set to hit Blackburn as temperatures plunge to -3C
Up to 15 hours of snow and ice are set to hit Blackburn from today (November 18) as the Met Office has updated its yellow weather warning. The warning covers all parts of East Lancashire and is in force from 7pm today until 11am on Tuesday.
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Lancashire Telegraph readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is more than 50 per cent off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6 for six months.
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Cantwell assesses his start at Rovers and looks to keep building
Todd Cantwell insists there is plenty more to come from him after a positive start to his Rovers career. The versatile midfielder hade made 11 appearances so far since his move from Rangers, with seven of those coming from the start. Cantwell
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Police reveal they made 3,548 arrests for anti-social behaviour
Police have revealed they have made more than 3,500 arrests since they launched a dedicated operation to stamp out anti-social behaviour. Since the launch of Operation Centurion in July 2023, Lancashire Constabulary said it had issued 826 civil
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Callum Brittain's unique start in football and how he kicked on
Callum Brittain had a rather unique start to his career – but believes it gave him the platform to kick on in English football. Brittain started out in MK Dons’ Academy ranks and was given a rare opportunity to head on loan to Iceland as part of
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CCTV image released over alleged purse theft at Clinton Cards store
Police have released an image of a woman they want to speak to following the theft of a purse at a store in Preston. The alleged incident happened at about 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 5, when a woman in her 80s had a large quantity of cash stolen
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100 jobs could be lost at iconic bakery unless rescue deal found
One of the oldest family bakers in Lancashire could close unless a rescue deal is found. Oddie’s (W.H. Oddies Ltd) employs more than 100 people across its 13 Lancashire sites. The business is nearly 120 years old and was founded by William
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Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison on using food bank after leaving BBC soap
Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has revealed she struggled to pay the bills and needed to visit a food bank after being treated for womb cancer. Fergison, known for playing Heather Trott on the BBC One soap from 2007 until 2012 as well
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Rylan Clark issues heartbreaking plea to I'm A Celebrity viewers
Former X-Factor star Rylan Clark has issued an urgent plea to I'm A Celebrity viewers over hurtful comments made about N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos. Tulisa joined the 2024 series of the popular reality show alongside people like GK Barry,
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Teenager arrested as cash and drugs found in car
Police in the Ribble Valley have arrested a teenager who was found with cash and drugs. Officers said they were acting on information provided by the local community in Whalley and were targeting vehicles suspected of being involved in drug supply
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Rovers Women looking to build on crucial Portsmouth victory
Simon Parker hopes Rovers Women can kick on in the Championship following an important win against Portsmouth. Tyler Toland and Maria Edwards got on the scoresheet either side of half time as Parker’s side climbed above Sheffield United in the
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Police issue warning as driver flips car in crash
A driver has been arrested following a crash in the Ribble Valley. The vehicle landed on its roof after the incident yesterday evening. A police spokesperson said: "We often give advice on driving in the Ribble Valley, particularly with the
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Man harassed ex-partner after failing to cope with breakdown of relationship
A man harassed his ex-partner after failing to cope with the breakdown of their relationship. Blackburn magistrates heard Brandon Taylor contacted his "ex" via Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram and repeatedly turned up at her home. When he saw
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One of East Lancs' best restaurants launches mouth-watering Christmas menu
An East Lancashire restaurant, which is widely regarded as one of the region’s best culinary experiences, has launched its Christmas menu. The seasonal menu at The Three Fishes, run by Nigel Haworth, will be served as an all-encompassing event
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'Positive progress' at inadequate Blackburn school, inspectors say
"Positive progress" has been made at a Blackburn school which was rated inadequate earlier this year, though some issues remain. Markazul Uloom High School in Park Lee Road was rated inadequate by Ofsted in April at its last full inspection.
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Accrington Royal Marine aiming for world record in rowing challenge
An Accrington man is looking to become the fastest man to complete the "Grand Slam" of oceans, as he attempts to row all the world’s oceans. Matt Mason, a Royal Marine Commando, who attended St John’s with St Augustine C of E Primary School as
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Conversion of nursery to mosque turned down by planners
A proposal to turn a large former nursery building in Blackburn into a new mosque and madrassah has been turned down by planners. The Muslim Welfare Institute wanted to convert the former Emerald Street Nursery in Emerald Street, Roe Lee, which
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Plans for 50-bed retirement community knocked back by council
Plans to build a 50-bed retirement community in the Ribble Valley have been knocked back by the council following the submission of outline plans. Elker Developments Ltd wanted to build the home on land they already own to the northwest of Billington
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Ginger Johnson's new show bringing childhood fantasy to life at Home
Ginger Johnson admits her new show is an opportunity to bring a childhood fantasy to life. The reigning champion of Ru Paul’s Drag Race will be heading to Manchester on Friday with show which features magic, daredevil stunts and ends with her being
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Drunk man shot tawny owl and wood pigeon at park with air rifle
A drunk man shot two “beautiful” birds with an air rifle when he went shooting in a public park. Blackburn magistrates heard Joe Morris was drunk when he went to the park and shot a tawny owl and a wood pigeon. Morris, 28, of White Grove, Colne
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Plans to turn former pub into bedsits approved - despite criticism from councillors
A former pub in Chorley is to be converted into more than a dozen bedsits – some of which have been blasted by councillors for being like “a small box”. The Duke of York, just south of the town centre, closed its doors for the final time almost
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School getting children back into education receives 'good' Ofsted report
A school for children who have spent significant time outside of education was praised in its Ofsted report thanks to staff creating a “safe, calm and nurturing environment”. Grow Independent School, in Barrowford, achieved a positive rating in
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'It is a huge moment for us': Lancashire band win wedding industry award
Lifelong friends have said “it is a huge moment for us” after collecting the Best Wedding Band at The Wedding Industry Awards. Band members Jamie Turner and Chris Scott met at St Augustine's RC High School in Billington in 2002. They became
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The East Lancs hotel named as one of Britain's best
An East Lancashire hotel has been named among the best in Britain at a national awards ceremony. The Coach and Horses, a Grade II listed coaching inn in Bolton-by-Bowland, scooped a prestigious César award at the event run by The Good Hotel Guide
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Blackburn care provider rated 'good' by watchdog after safeguarding concerns
A Blackburn care provider, which was assessed after concerns over safeguarding, was found to be performing well after the introduction of a new management structure. Inspectors visited Premier Care Blackburn on Dalton Court between October 12 and
